Meet the ‘natural’ doctor
Doctor Faryal Luhar closed her naturopathic practice in Canada, and moved to Richards Bay.
WHEN ‘love’ knocked at her heart’s door, Doctor Faryal Luhar closed her thriving naturopathic practice in Canada, and moved to South Africa to marry her husband and settle in Richards Bay.
Originally from Kenya, Luhar emigrated to Toronto in Canada at the age of 11 and lived there for over 20 years before relocating to Zululand where she has plans to establish a clinic and offer naturopathic approaches to treat various conditions and to promote healthy living.
Unlike conventional medicine, she does not treat symptoms but rather the underlying cause of illness.
The philosophy of naturopathic medicine lies in the ability to stimulate the body’s inherent healing capacity.
It is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasising prevention treatment, and optimal health through the use of natural therapeutic methods and natural substances. Luhar enjoys engaging in community involvement activities and has already found ways to contribute locally where she teaches language lessons in French and Spanish at a private school, and has shared her knowledge of naturopathic medicine at local health and beauty expos, cancer support group meetings and wellness events.
With the support of her husband, she has settled well in Meerensee, made many new friends and acquaintances and is thoroughly enjoying the Zululand weather and scenery
‘It is ironic that my destiny brought me back to Africa.
‘As a Canadian, the sub tropical climate of Zululand is a welcome relief from the long harsh winters I have grown to love and hate!
‘The exotic wildlife, right on my doorstep, is another perk, rather than squirrels scampering in my backyard I am visited by naughty monkeys.
‘The diversity of the people and their social history set this place apart from the rest of the world.’
Community involvement
Practicing as a naturopathic doctor for over a decade, her work has afforded her the opportunities to travel the world and carry out humanitarian projects in under serviced populations in remote villages, at no charge.
‘I look forward to contributing locally in similar ways and educating and bringing awareness to the community on how to fight disease and enhance health naturally,’ she said.
