Dr. Pankaj Naram is an accomplished Ayurvedic physician who has devoted his life to practicing the ancient art and science of Ayurveda - a holistic system of health and well-being practiced for thousands of years in India, which is gaining popularity around the world as a complement to western medicine. As a young man, Pankaj studied Ayurveda extensively and spent many years in intense study with a highly respected Tibetan monk whose specialty was diagnosis through pulse reading. This master physician imparted all his knowledge to Dr. Naram. He also bequeathed to Dr. Naram precious 5000-year-old documents containing authentic and potent Ayurvedic herbal formulations that continue to be effective remedies even in today's modern world.

Dr. Naram and his wife, Dr. Smita Naram, created and operate the Ayushakti Ayurved Health Center in Mumbai, India They also lecture and treat patients throughout Europe, North America and Australia. Their work over the years includes developing an HIV program for Mother Theresa’s clinic in Calcutta, treating His Holiness the Dalai Lama among other dignitaries, and providing care to hundreds of thousands of people.

In the early weeks and months of rescue and recovery work at Ground Zero, the toxic pollution began to affect the health of workers, volunteers and residents. Dr. Naram was approached for advice by one of STWS’s founders, who was a volunteer health worker at St. Paul’s Chapel. Dr. Naram immediately volunteered his services to develop a detoxification program for those affected. Based on the successful treatment of metal toxicity in Indian workers, Dr. Smita Naram, also an Ayurvedic practitioner and pharmacologist, began developing the customized formula of herbal supplements that are now offered through Serving Those Who Serve. The herbs offer a safe, natural detoxification that eliminates metal toxins from the body, thereby greatly reducing the symptoms they cause.

Pankaj Naram and Smita Naram are renowned throughout India and Europe for their groundbreaking research and work in the science of Ayurveda.

In How to Live to be 100 with Energy, Enthusiasm and Tranquility, Dr. Pankaj Naram shares the Ayurvedic wisdom passed on to him by his 111-year-old Tibetan teacher, physician and holy man. The title of the book contains a maxim that his teacher practiced throughout his life, which is the cornerstone of the Ayushakti herbs and worldwide practice of Dr. Naram. This book contains both practical information about the pulse diagnosis technique used by Dr. Naram, and ways that his herbs work to balance and nourish the mind, body and emotions.

Dr. Smita Naram, who is also an expert on nutrition, has compiled a cookbook of Ayurvedic recipes called, Breakthrough Diet for Health, Beauty, Immunity and Longevity. She has also appeared on a popular nationwide television show on Ayurvedic home remedies broadcast throughout India. In her cookbook, Smita Naram offers a wide range of recipes suited to the individual constitution of those eager to incorporate an Ayurvedic diet into their lifestyle. These recipes form the menu for the Narams’ renowned Ayushakti cafe - the first-ever Ayurvedic restaurant in Mumbai, India.