✓ Lab results reviewed by Dr Gayathri Rajaraman, MD (Pathology), Reg. No. 148276, on 25 October 2026.
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.
Renuka Handoo, a resident of Delhi, was suffering from Hypothyroidism & body pain. She had been on thyroid medicine for 2 years. She shares how her energy and health changed after she started the Satvic lifestyle.
"There has been a huge change that is brought to my health by doing regular wet packs. A few days ago, I had a throbbing headache, and wet packs helped me feel better."
Why did you start following the Satvic lifestyle?
Any health problems?Any fitness goals? I was suffering from hypothyroidism and had been taking medicines for the last 2 years. I was told I would likely need medication long term. But, I wanted to do everything I could for my health. I hoped that changing my lifestyle would help me feel better. I tried a couple of vegan courses as well, but they were difficult for me to follow. I was also a bit overweight and used to feel lethargic. Because of my weight and thyroid, I would also experience a frequent burst of headaches and pain in my hands. I also had this pain in my left hip for several years, that troubled me now and then. Due to all these health issues, I decided to follow the Satvic lifestyle.
What did you start doing? Tell us about your healing journey.
For me, things like pranayama, sunbathing and wet packs were easy, to practice. However, the diet was a little difficult to follow, as I was used to eating our usual properly cooked food with oil and spices. But as soon as I started making the transition, I realized, that as I was moving more towards healthy food, the happier and energized I began to feel. I was really intimidated by the concept of 16-hour fasting in the beginning, but now it feels easy. (Satvic Movement note: fasting is not for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 14 or anyone severely underweight.)
What are the benefits you received by following the Satvic lifestyle?
When I get up in the morning the motivation to work comes from within. There has been a huge change that is brought to my health by doing regular wet packs. A few days ago I had a throbbing headache, but I applied wet packs 3 times a day and the headache was gone. I have also lost a substantial amount of weight in just 1 month. My TSH levels have also improved. And I am seeing a lot of improvement in the health of my hair and skin.
Apart from the physical changes, have you noticed any mental or spiritual changes?
There is a lot more clarity of thought in my mind. Before I used to stay emotionally unstable, but, I am so much more stable now. I have received personal peace and content. This lifestyle has affected my life in such a way, that now I prefer to stay away from any drama, negativity and materialistic desires. I look for peace and joy in every situation.
Can you imagine a world without diseases & medicines? A place where everyone lives in sync with nature. What do you picture?
It would be a dream of mine to live in such a world. Many of us have lost touch with simple, natural food. If we all work hard towards achieving this state of the world, nothing can stop us. It is high time now, that we take the responsibility to better ourselves and our world into our hands.
