Jonathan Toews' Healing Journey in India

Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has been on a 'healing journey' in India, where he underwent a Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic detox, to address his chronic immune response syndrome and long COVID symptoms. Toews, who has not officially retired from hockey, shared on Instagram that he spent five weeks in India and is optimistic about his recovery. During the past few seasons, Toews missed significant time due to health issues, including the entire 2020-21 and 2023-24 NHL seasons. He emphasized that Ayurveda has taught him personal responsibility for his health and the importance of simplifying life. Despite being a free agent, Toews remains hopeful about his future, having not resigned with the Blackhawks after his contract ended. His journey reflects his ongoing struggle over five years to find a solution to his health challenges.