Overcoming acute and chronic diseases without drugs is the title of a talk to be given by Dr Keki Sidhwa in Lyme on Saturday, September 3.

Dr Sidhwa is an internationally renowned expert in natural living and nature cure. He was born in Bombay and, after studying at Bombay University, he graduated from the Edinburgh College of Natural Therapeutics and the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy. He has been in private practice since 1952 and was founder and director of Shalimar Health Home where he has helped over 25,000 people to overcome their ailments by following a Hygienic life style.

His interest in primitive cultures, anthropology and comparative religions has helped him to formulate his views on natural living. He is the editor of the magazine The Hygienist, the oldest magazine of its kind, and he has written a number of books on natural living and nature cure.

Dr Sidhwa’s talk is at 7pm at the Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, Lyme Regis. Tickets will be available on the door at �7; concessions �5. For further information contact Jeff Bolam on (01297) 443135.