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From the desk of Dr Nandita Shah...
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This year, SHARAN completes 20 years of helping people prevent and reverse lifestyle diseases through simple and powerful lifestyle changes. When I started, I believed that everyone would want to reclaim their health naturally. But I soon realised how deeply we’ve been conditioned to depend on medicines rather than trust the body’s own ability to heal.
Today, more and more people are rethinking health, especially as the side-effects and risks of medications become clearer. This shift has created a growing demand for knowledge and empowerment — and I am grateful to see so many who transformed their own health through SHARAN now helping to spread the message.
Just this week, I heard from three such changemakers:
- • Oasis Movement, which has been spreading this message since 2019, is now conducting its own 21-Day Health Retreat and recently sent a powerful newsletter on veganism to all its members.
- • Mr. Bharat Shah, head of Sigma Pharmaceuticals in the UK, whose diabetes reversal success was recently featured on Plant-Based News, reached out to discuss expanding our reach further.
- • Max Chavda in Canada, a participant of our 2016 21-Day Retreat and now a health coach, shared his new book Reversing Diabetes: A Plant-Based Approach with me.
Every person who heals becomes an inspiration for others. And those who step forward to support others amplify this mission many times over.
Thank you to each of you who has been part of this journey. Together, we are moving towards a future where everyone can be truly healthy — naturally, and without medicines.
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Holidays that Heal
Our return gift to you – 20% OFF on all of our pre-recorded programs till the year end! You can recharge your health ahead of the New Year in the comfort of your home and the time that suits you. There are 4 programs to choose from – Basic Cooking (techniques) Class in Hindi and English, the Reversing Diabetes in 21-Days and the 6 Weeks to Weight Loss program. Get set for a new YOU!
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Meet Vegan Queen Nidhi Nahata
Recently Shalini Batra published ‘Vegan Queens’, a book showcasing 50 amazing women and their journey towards veganism. We are so happy to note that some of the women have been inspired by SHARAN and found their calling. Here we are sharing an excerpt from the journey of Nidhi Nahata who started a wonderful restaurant called JustBe in Bangalore after attending our 21 Day Health Retreat!
My journey began not with an idea to change the world, but with a simple desire to heal myself. I was suffering from high cholesterol, migraines and rosacea. I had accepted these as a part of life just like so many of us do – believing that medication and routine check-ups were the only answers.
But as a mother, I was also watching my children struggle with asthma. Every episode would break my heart, and something deep inside me kept whispering: There has to be a better way. That whisper became my turning point. I had always been a vegetarian, but when I started to really question, and explore, I realised how much dairy and processed food were silently harming us. That is when I came across Dr Nandita Shah and attended a SHARAN retreat. Those few days changed my life.
For the first time, I experienced what it meant to be truly connected to my food – not just eating to survive, but to heal.
Recipe - Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Brownies!
We are celebrating so it has to be something healthy and sweet! Featuring mother & daughter duo Anitha & Christina Ajith, who attended our 7 Day Health Retreat, made bold lifestyle changes that helped Christina reverse lupus. They now run the beautiful Lilac Farm where they help people connect with nature and health. (This video was shot for Mother’s Day.)
Food For The Mind
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Take a step forward in your wellness journey — we’re here to support you every step of the way!
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Be a Changemaker
Have you seen a transformation in your health? Want to inspire others? Here are some ideas of how you could take the first steps.
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Write or make a video testimonial of the changes that you experienced. Need help? Contact us.
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Share our newsletter, WhatsApp messages or social media posts with others.
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Let others know by giving us a google review here.
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Join us for events and bring your friends.
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Invite your friends to healthy home cooked meals and tell them the secrets.
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Organise potlucks in your area, or talks for your groups.
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Become a consultant or facilitator with us (or on your own) by joining our annual training programs.
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Become a whole plant based entrepreneur – people need readily available products to make the shift.
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All Events
Most of our events are online now, so you can join us from anywhere in the world. Click to know more…
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| What is SHARAN? |
Sanctuary for Health and Reconnection to Animals
and Nature (SHARAN) is a social enterprise with
the goal of spreading awareness about holistic
health and an ecologically sustainable
compassionate lifestyle.
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| Compiled & Edited by: |
This newsletter is compiled by SHARAN Head of Mumbai, Reyna K Rupani. She facilitates the Six Weeks to Health Gain & Weight Loss program and also conducts health talks for schools, groups, corporates and more.
Nov 2025 | Issue: 257
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