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This is one person's experience, shared with their consent. Every body is different. It is not medical advice, so please keep working with your doctor, and never change or stop medication without them.
Rashmi's story at a glance
- Who: Rashmi Yadav, 33, homemaker from Pune
- Condition: hypothyroidism for 10 years, and later PCOD, hair fall and weight gain
- Program: a Satvic Movement workshop (May 2019), after watching Subah's video
- What she changed: 14-hour fasting, sunbathing, enemas, no dairy, oil or processed food, more fruits and vegetables, one grain meal a day, and yoga
- What she noticed: in her words, her energy rose, her TSH levels improved, she lost 7 kilos and felt much calmer with her son
After her pregnancy Rashmi Yadav was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and had been taking thyroid medicine for 10 years. Over time she also faced hair fall, weight gain and PCOD. Tired of trying many shortcuts, she decided to look at her food and lifestyle too.
"Earlier I used to get angry over small matters & could have easily yelled at my son for doing something wrong, but now I have become much more calm & relaxed. Now, if my son does something wrong, instead of yelling at him I talk to him politely."
Why did you start following the Satvic lifestyle?
10 years ago, after giving birth to my son, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was immediately put on medication. It started with a small dose every morning and soon it was tripled. I was told by the doctors that I have to take the medicines for the rest of my life to keep my TSH levels in control. I was not very aware of my health at that time, and a few months ago I was also diagnosed with PCOD. I was told that PCOD is a lifelong disease & in order to cure it, I have to lose my weight. While searching for a natural way to support my health, I came across Subah's video. After hearing about Subah's own healing journey, I felt inspired to learn more about satvic lifestyle and decided to attend the workshop.
What did you start doing? Tell us about your healing journey.
Honestly, I wasn't able to do 16-hour fasting because of my schedule. Instead, I have been doing 14-hour fasting religiously. I did sunbathing, took enema and changed my diet. (Note from Satvic Movement: fasting, enemas and wet packs are not for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 14 or anyone who is severely underweight.) I removed dairy, oil & all sorts of processed food items from my diet. Now, I eat more fruits & vegetables & take one grain meal in a day. I also bought clay ware to get authentic satvic flavor in my food. I have started doing regular yoga as well. I would say I did not follow everything 100% but I am trying my best to reach there.
What are the benefits you received by following the Satvic lifestyle?
The very first change I experienced was the tremendous increase in my energy levels. I am a mother of a 10 year old and my daily routine involves a lot of running around & doing household chores. Due to this reason, I used to experience constant tiredness & body pain but now it's all gone. I have also seen improvements in my TSH levels. My weight is reduced by 7 kilos & my PCOD is also getting better.
Apart from the physical changes, have you noticed any mental or spiritual changes?
Being a mother is a very hectic job. You have to constantly direct & guide your kid and believe me it can be very irritating sometimes. Earlier, I used to angry over small matters & could have easily yelled at my son for doing something wrong, but now I have become much calmer & relaxed. Now, if my son does something wrong, instead of yelling at him I talk to him politely. I would like to share a recent incident, a few days ago my son came home & said, "Mumma sorry, please do not scold me, I have lost my watch" and to my own surprise I did not feel the slightest bit of anger or irritation. And, somewhere I feel these qualities are transferring to my son too.
Can you imagine a world without diseases & medicines? What do you picture?
Yes, it is absolutely possible. For us our world consists of our friends, family & relatives and if we can inspire them to follow this lifestyle they in turn they will inspire their friends & family. We need to start small and begin with our own selves, this way one day we will change the entire world.
