This page is dedicated to providing information about holistic
resources in Lebanon.
You might even believe that there are no holistic choices in Lebanon. Fortunately there are many progressive and alternative resources in this beautiful country, and they are steadily growing!
When considering alternative resources it is best to independently investigate the truth of the matter. The aim of this page is to assist you in finding answers.
Macrodette Organic Food
Facing the main gate of Hotel Dieu
75 Rue Jean Dominique Ayoub
ML Center
Achrafie
Telephone: 01-613-015/016; 03-636-259.
The only source in Lebanon of Lima products.
Contact: Mr. Paul Abi Rachid
03-327-975
05-920-180
Mr. Paul Abi Rachid is the founder/director of T.E.R.R.E., a Lebanese environmental non-governmental organization. More information about his work can be found in the back issues of The Daily Star.
Beirut Bio Center
Small supply, but good, and some unique fresh homemade foods.
03-788613
Beirut Health Store
Makdessi Street, just east of Smith's Supermarket
Rahif Tamim
01-743020/03-713086
Beit Al-Afieh
Cairo Street, between Makdessi and Sourati Streets, just south of AUH.
A good supply of imported organic and macrobiotic foods. Fresh tofu and miso. A good selection of Mitoku brand items.
Open from 8:30 to 6 M-F, 8:30-2 Saturday.
01-755447
Coin Dietetique Mar Elias Street
Healthy Basket
Sourati Street, Hamra
100 meters west of Smith's Supermarket
Fresh produce is delivered every Monday, Thursday and Friday morning.
Souk el Tayeb
This is the only regular organic and semi-organic market in Lebanon. There are many excellent foods for sale here, but as with many situations, let the buyer beware. If you are looking for true organic foods, it is good to ask around and get opinions. Souk el Tayeb has a first class website here.
Contact: Kamal Mouzawak, 03-340198, and Josette Noujaim, 03-118705.
Salam Center
Like Beit Al-Afieh and Beirut Health Store, this is a small but well-stocked store of organic and macrobiotic foods. Salam Center is run by Mariam Nour.
01-383111
Homeopathy is an alternative system of health care that is widely recognized throughout the world. In Europe, for example, homeopathy is accepted by most physicians, hospitals and pharmacies. It uses harmless yet very effective dosages of highly diluted natural substances, referred to as remedies. For more details on the history and methods of homeopathy see Homeopathy: Natural Medicine for the 21st Century.
Contacts in Lebanon:
Mr. Merhi is a fully qualified homeopath, and received his training in Canada.
Dr. Karam Karam
03-342-125
Harmony-Estral Center.
4th floor, Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon
email: mona@reikihealingpower.com
Phone: 03-938554
Dr. Issam Ayache
Clinic address: British Bank Building, Abdul Aziz Street, 2nd Floor
Telephone: 03-747-165, and 01-345-848
Both Osteopathy and Chiropractic resolve problems with the spine and other areas without any need for surgery. They are systems legally and professionally recognized in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Mrs. Mona Rahbany
04-392-214
Mrs. Rita Zoghbi
03-296-594
Mrs. Rahbany and Mrs. Zoghbi are professionally trained, experienced midwives. They earned their diplomas from the Ecole de Sages-Femmes (School of Midwifery) at Saint Joseph University.
For general information on midwifery, see the Midwifery Page of the Online Birth Center
Contact in Lebanon: Mrs. Farnaz Perry at 05-920-307
Mrs. Perry is studying to be a La Leche League leader, and is available to assist inquirers with general questions.
Adma International School
The educational program at Adma International School is based on a child-centered curriculum.
Cyclo Sport
Everything for bicycles
Accesssories and maintenance
All kinds of bicycles
Rent a bicycle
Organized bike tours
Email: cyclspor@cyberia.net.lb
EcoVillage. This is the first ecovillage in Lebanon.