Dr Oscar O’Duchon

About Dr. Oscar – From GP to Ayurvedic Practitioner in Belfast

After over 30 years working as a GP across Ireland and England, I began to realise that something was missing in the way we approach long-term health. Many of my patients were frustrated — not just with their symptoms, but with the dependency on medication to manage chronic illness.

“But I don’t want to be taking tablets all the time,” was something I heard again and again.

That sparked a deeper search in me — a belief that there had to be a more holistic, empowering way to care for both body and mind. That’s when I discovered Ayurveda.

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🌿 A Personal Journey into Natural Healing

Finding Ayurveda in my mid-50s was transformative. It helped me understand myself — physically, mentally, and spiritually — in ways modern medicine never had. I found new clarity in my relationships, my sense of purpose, and in the way I view health overall.

I used to wonder why some people aged gracefully while others struggled. Why disease would affect certain patients more severely than others. Ayurveda answered these questions — not through guesswork, but through centuries of observation, natural medicine, and deep respect for the body’s own intelligence.

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🥣 Why Digestion Is Everything

One of Ayurveda’s core principles is that digestion and nutrition form the foundation of our health — both physical and mental. In Western medicine, this is often overlooked, or clouded by conflicting advice. Yet in Ayurvedic teaching, how we eat, digest, and live day-to-day is the key to restoring energy, mental clarity, and longevity.

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🌞 Daily Routines, Seasonal Balance

Ayurveda also taught me the importance of daily self-care habits and aligning with nature’s rhythms. These simple routines bring balance — not just during illness, but in prevention, resilience, and emotional peace.

This isn’t just theory. It’s how I live. And it’s what I now help my clients experience for themselves.

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A Soulful Irish Connection

The name Anam Ayurveda reflects my Irish roots and spiritual background. “Anam” is the Irish word for Soul — and in both Celtic and Ayurvedic traditions, the soul is at the center of true health.

My late father shared a deep interest in natural healing, Ayurvedic principles, and Celtic wisdom. In many ways, walking this path feels like reconnecting with him — and carrying forward something timeless.