The Siddha Controversy: Science or Superstition? | Dr Pal

Confused between natural remedies and modern medicine? In this powerful podcast, Dr. Pal teams up with a leading Siddha doctor to uncover the truth about millets vs rice, the healing power of Indian spices, and whether supplements actually work. They explore the differences between Siddha medicine, Ayurveda, and allopathic treatments, sharing real experiences and science-backed insights. If you're searching for the best foods for health, the truth about natural healing, or want to debunk common health myths, this episode is a must-watch. Perfect for anyone interested in holistic wellness, traditional Indian medicine, and evidence-based nutrition. Timestamp - 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - Meet Dr. Sivaraman 10:41 -The Story of Millets : Superfood or Hype? 15:45 - Ragi in Tamil Kitchens 24:32 - Millet Marketing & Gut-Hurting Maida 29:57 - Dr. Sivaraman’s Diet: Daily Routine, Red Rice & Food Rules 33:56 - Food rules in Siddha Medicine 44:37 - How Social Media Twists Health Info 54:25 - Spices that Heal: Haritaki, Fenugreek & More 01:01:18 - Supplements: Useful or Overrated? 01:03:41 - Closing Thoughts ----- Medical comedy (Medcom) shows: I love doing medical comedy (medcom) stand-up shows. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet you all in person and also to promote awareness of a healthy lifestyle. My upcoming show details: ----- For shorter versions of our long podcasts, please checkout the following channels Gut Feeling with Dr Pal clips - Please find the highlights of the best episodes from our podcast. https://youtube.com/@gutfeelingpodcastclips?si=sSYoYnowk9DCHb3v ----- Our holistic weight loss/chronic disease reversal gut health program - "NewME " Are you interested in joining our program designed to help you make lasting changes to your lifestyle so that you can be free of medications? https://drpalmanickam.com/gut-health-program/ Email: [email protected] ----- For Tamil videos, Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxezj89xof3XRLFqly20VA ----- Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Pal-102856268051377 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pal.manickam/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drpal_manickam Telegram: https://t.me/Ask_Doc_Pal For Collabs & Enquiries: Email: [email protected] ----- Our charity work - https://www.vmfus.org/ . We support hospice patients and specially abled kids by running a free school in Madurai. #askdocpal #drpal #IntermittentFasting #WeightLossJourney #BellyFatLoss #TimeRestrictedEating #IFResults #HealthyEating #IFCommunity #FastingForHealth #LoseWeight #FitLife #FatLossTips #MealTiming #IFGoals #BellyFatBusters #EatClean #IFSuccess #FitnessMotivation #BurnFat #HealthyHabits #MealPlan