Ishtara Centre

Ishtara Centre Expert care meets holistic healing. Offering innovative therapies to nourish your body and mind. Dr. C.H. Ramnarine is the centre's lead clinician.

The Ishtara centre was established over 15 years ago with the aim of providing high quality Holistic Health Care for patients seeking a viable alternative to conventional general practice. His 35 years of experience and research has established him as one of the country's authorities in natural health and healing. We use various modalities including nutritional & herbal medicine, homeopathy, colour / light therapy, and energy balancing to assist the body's healing response and promote wellbeing. All of our clinicians are medical doctors, fully registered with the medical board of Trinidad and Tobago. Feel Free to use our eCommerce store shopping app
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13/04/2026

We all know sugar isn’t the best for the body. It can trigger blood sugar spikes and, over time, contribute to insulin resistance.

But let’s be brutally honest, sometimes a sweet craving takes over completely. Instead of reaching for refined sugar, try smarter swaps.

✨ Quick Tip:
Satisfy your sweet tooth with whole, natural options:
• 2–3 dates for a rich, caramel-like sweetness
• Or a small amount of jaggery

Jaggery is an unrefined sweetener made by boiling sugarcane juice or palm sap. It has a deep, caramel flavor and contains trace minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium, making it a slightly better option than white sugar.

⚠️ Just remember: it’s still sugar and still high in calories, so moderation matters.

11/04/2026

Are you craving sugar right now? Or have you already reached for it without thinking?

Sugar or sucrose doesn’t just satisfy a craving, it quietly impacts our bodies over time. When consumed in excess, it’s linked to insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, heart disease and increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes, just to name a few.

Think about your social circle right now, how many people do you know who can’t go a day without something sweet?

Drop a comment below if you think they can give up sugar, at least for a week or two.

10/04/2026

Modern living makes it hard for our bodies to live a truly toxin free lifestyle. From the foods we eat to the products we use, chemicals are always a part of the ingredient list. A good rule to live by is if you can’t pronounce the ingredient , let’s assume it’s a chemical toxin.

What does this actually do to the body, especially when it compounds over time?

Dr. Harry Ramnarine breaks it all down. Have you ever tried going toxin free?

Comment below with your experience and any tips. We would love to hear from you.

09/04/2026

Last video we talked about fish to avoid eating. Especially as a pregnant woman. But what kind of fish should we eat then?

Dr. Nilash Ramnarine breaks down why salmon and sardines are two of the best fish you can add to your diet. Packed with DHA and Omega-3 fatty acids, these two powerhouses support brain health, heart health and are especially beneficial for pregnant women.

Drop a comment below if you already eat sardines or salmon. And don’t forget to tag us with any recipes.

08/04/2026

Tuna checks every box for what’s considered healthy, low fat, high protein, widely available. So why should pregnant women avoid it? Dr. Nilash Ramnarine explains why mercury content makes this "healthy" fish one to watch out for, especially for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive.

Follow for more nutrition tips and share with someone who needs to know this.

07/04/2026

We cook with it. We use some of them in our self care and beauty routines. But what do we really know about oils? Not all oils, or fats are created equal and certainly not all oils are good for us. Beware the seed oils.

Many commonly used vegetable oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids, and while your body needs omega-6, too much (especially without enough omega-3) can throw things off balance. Omega 6 in excess can contribute to inflammation in the body.

So what’s the takeaway from this? It’s not about eliminating but rebalancing.

It’s about choosing better. What you cook with daily matters way more than you can imagine.

Here’s the link for the study referenced in the video : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38578269/

04/04/2026

We’ve been getting a lot of interest and really great questions and comments about Harry and his seminar clips.
If you’re ready to dive deeper, the full seminar is now available on our YouTube channel broken into 7 easy-to-watch parts.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/
Take your time with it, and when you’re done, come back and let us know your biggest takeaway
More mini clips coming soon… stay tuned.

Inflammation may not always be an enemy, how about looking at is as your body’s way of trying to show you red flags.    ...
31/03/2026

Inflammation may not always be an enemy, how about looking at is as your body’s way of trying to show you red flags.

The key is knowing how to bring your body back into balance once you figure out what’s causing it.
Check out some solutions: •Clean up your diet. •Support your gut. • Manage stress
• Prioritize sleep.

Small changes. Big impact.

You go through everyday thinking how you are feeling is normal or par for the course. If tired all the time, or have ach...
28/03/2026

You go through everyday thinking how you are feeling is normal or par for the course. If tired all the time, or have achy joints, or your brain is foggy, that’s not your body being dramatic. It’s sending you signs.

Inflammation is one of the most overlooked root causes of serious disease. The sneaky kind, chronic inflammation, doesn't announce itself loudly. It whispers through fatigue, brain fog, joint pain and more, until one day it becomes something much harder to ignore.

The good news? Your body tells you before it gets there. You have to learn how to listen.

Swipe through all 8 slides and take notes. This one is worth saving

Share this with someone who always feels "off" but can't explain why.

26/03/2026

All systems are connected: your gut, hormones, diet, stress, environment..everything. Holistic Healing recognizes that the body isn’t separate parts.

There’s a difference between treating the problem
and caring for the person experiencing it.

Both approaches have their place,
but true healing looks at the whole.

The work doesn’t finish when you leave the gym and go about your day.                                                   ...
24/03/2026

The work doesn’t finish when you leave the gym and go about your day. Muscles aren’t built in reps alone. It’s formed and reshaped in the recovery, the sleep and the consistency after.

So work hard and rest harder. Your results depend on your sleep.

Share with this your gym buddy.

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21/03/2026

We brush our teeth every day, we should, but what about our tongue?

Our tongue is an instrument for speech so why not make it clean so that our words are clean too. Good energy exists in clean places.

Dr. Harry Ramnarine shares this simple but powerful daily habit.
Share this with a friend who needs to hear it.

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Rodney Road, Lange Park
Chaguanas

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Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00

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The Ishtara centre was established over 15 years ago with the aim of providing high quality Holistic Health Care for patients seeking a viable alternative to conventional general practice. Dr. C.H. Ramnarine is the centre's lead clinician. His 35 years of experience and research has established him as one of the country's authorities in natural health and healing. We use various modalities including nutritional & herbal medicine, homeopathy, colour / light therapy, and energy balancing to assist the body's healing response and promote wellbeing. All of our clinicians are medical doctors, fully registered with the medical board of Trinidad and Tobago.