Chronic back, leg, neck or hand pain, abdominal issues, obesity, persistent headaches, nerve problems, depression, insomnia, allergies, mental stress, skin conditions, paralysis and many other health issues troubling you? There’s a solution here even for women's problems like PCOD.

A unique attempt is underway in the midst of the Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada, in the form of a mission to build a “health formula” by slightly changing our lifestyle and diet. Nestled in greenery, Nisargamane Health Centre has become a centre of health attainment for many people.

A health centre that makes us achievers in the pursuit of health, Nisargamane Veda Health Centre is located on the outskirts of Ganeshnagar in Sirsi. It provides solutions for various health problems under one roof.

Yes, Nisargamane Health Centre in Sirsi is today drawing attention not just in Karnataka but across the country. For the past two and a half decades, Dr Venkatrama Hegde and his expert team of doctors and staff have been leading a movement of natural healing, curing patients and inspiring them with new zest for life.

Modern lifestyle has brought along with it many stress-related problems. Nisargamane offers a strong solution for incurable diseases and for health maintenance.

Alongside natural treatment, the centre also offers Panchakarma therapy, nature-based diet, accommodation in cottages close to nature. Dr Hegde has developed a new approach for successful management of difficult autoimmune disorders too.

The centre provides a wide range of treatments including acupuncture, acupressure, mud therapy, massage, steam bath, physiotherapy, dietary therapy, water massage and yoga. Many illnesses are effectively treated here through traditional Indian methods. A family-like atmosphere is consistently maintained here.

Dr Praveen Jacob, who has vast knowledge on health through food, and Dr Venkatesh Gaonkar, an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner, also serve here. Renowned actors, artists, religious heads, politicians, bureaucrats, ministers, MPs, industrialists, and common people have received treatment here and recovered, and continue to do so.

Dr Venkatrama Hegde writes a regular health awareness column in the Vijayavani newspaper. He also shares health-related information through YouTube and WhatsApp groups. His books like Power Diet, Kitchen as Hospital, Food as Medicine, and Home Remedies have reached lakhs of readers.

He has been honoured with the prestigious Aryabhata International Award, Nobel Mand National Award, Parimala Award, and Nammane Award among many others. Dr Hegde has conducted over a thousand health awareness camps so far.

Books like Power Diet, Kitchen as Hospital, Food as Medicine, Home Remedies, Food Health, and Alpha Natural Herbal Medicines are available here. Visitors can book appointments to meet Dr Hegde at 8073320478 or 8970822508.

“My PCOD issue had become so severe that I felt suicide was the only option. I stayed here for ten days and took treatment. Now I feel fine.”

– Suvarna M.K., Bengaluru

“When I came here, I was obese and had back pain. I’ve lost weight, and my diabetes is under control. I feel better now.”

– Neelakantha P., Hubballi

“This place gives me the feeling of being in my maternal home. They treated some of my long-standing health issues. I’ve now resolved to follow this lifestyle as prescribed here.”

– Aarati S.H., Maharashtra

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Chennai (PTI): A completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings could manage only a paltry 103 for nine, their lowest total at the home ground Chepauk, as Kolkata Knight Riders dished out a clinical bowling show in their IPL match here on Friday.

It was CSK's third lowest total in the IPL and the lowest by any team in this edition so far.

Veteran spinner Sunil Narine (3/13) grabbed three wickets, while Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy got two each after CSK were invited to bat. Nothing went right for CSK in their home ground as they could hit just nine boundaries (4 or 6) in the entire innings.

Shivam Dube top-scored with an unbeaten 31 off 29 balls, while Vijay Shankar made 29 after living a charmed life. Only two other CSK batters made runs in double-digit figures.

Captaining CSK after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL due to an injury, MS Dhoni could only make just one off four balls before getting out in the 16th over after coming out to bat at number nine.

CSK's powerplay woes continued as they made 31 for the loss of two wickets, the second lowest by any team in six overs this season. It could have been much lower but for the 13 runs scored in the sixth over with back-to-back fours from Shankar off Chakaravarthy.

Moeen Ali removed Devon Conway (12) in the fourth over, while Rana got the wicket of Rachin Ravindra (4) in the fifth as CSK were reduced to 16 for 2. The home side would have been three down during powerplay had Narine not dropped Shankar in the fifth over, failing to hold on to a sitter at mid-off.

Shankar's luck finally ran out in the 10th over as he holed out to Moeen, leaving CSK at 61 for 3 at the halfway stage.

KKR tightened the screw over CSK who lost their fourth wicket in the 11th over with the struggling Rahul Tripathi clean-bowled by Narine after a laboured 22-ball 16.

Ravichandran Ashwin came out ahead of Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni and CSK would rue the decision as the India spin great was out for one run from seven balls.

CSK were in complete disarray when Jadeja (0) came out inevitably in the 14th over but he also lasted just two balls without any contribution, as he nicked to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, becoming Narine's second victim of the day. The home side were 71 for 6 at that stage.

Deepak Hooda (0) fell in the next over for nought and Dhoni came out only at that stage after CSK were reduced to 72 for 7 in 14.2 overs.

The writing was on the wall for CSK and the Chepauk crowd fell silent when MS Dhoni was adjudged LBW off Sunil Narine. Dhoni opted for a review, seemingly indicating there was bat involved, but the decision stood, further denting CSK's hopes.

The third umpire took multiple looks but ultimately ruled Dhoni out as CSK were reduced to 75 for 8.

More than four overs were left after Dhoni's departure and CSK went past the 100-run mark, thanks mainly to Dube who was attended to by team physio towards the end.