Malini suffered from sarcoidosis; an immune system deficiency, for more than a decade. This resulted in frequent inflammation in different body parts. She lost a lot of weight, became weaker, lost energy and suffered from digestion issues. Unable to find relief through allopathy & then homeopathy, she happened to explore Nature Cure. She made changes to her food and lifestyle and it took just a month or two for her to reclaim her health! Read her inspiring story of triumph here.

Malini Bhushan

52 yrs, Entrepreneur - Garments trade

New Delhi

A decade of health struggle

It began in 2009. I was getting reddish lumps on my feet. Not only were they painful, they also made it difficult for me to continue my day-to-day activities. I tried to seek treatment by visiting multiple doctors. Finally, I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis; an immune system deficiency that results in a vicious inflammation cycle in the entire body. Due to this, I used to suffer from inflammation in one part of my body at a time and it would then spread to another. As I began my allopathic treatment, I was put on steroids and ATT (Anti-Tuberculosis Medicine) as these are the only means of treating this health problem.

Even though the medicines helped in reducing the inflammation, they affected my digestion badly. I experienced heavy acidity that got sparked with even a few morsels of food. For the next 8 months, I had to take antacids to counter the acidity issue. My stomach was producing acid all the time due to which I could hardly eat and was miserable. It was very depressing when I could not enjoy a hearty meal with my family or friends due to my sensitive system. Once the acidity settled with the help of allopathic medicines, another problem shot up. I had a shooting pain in my head for which I had to turn to ATT medicines again. I consumed these medicines for a duration of 1 year about 3 times in 5 years. I also suffered from eczema on my legs which was devastatingly painful. The inflammation further spread to my left eye causing uveitis. To treat it, I travelled from Delhi to Chennai and finally was advised to consult a doctor in Chandigarh. I was shattered seeing my health fall apart in front of my eyes.

All this went on for 5 years or so. Struggling to find a solution in allopathy, I switched my mode of treatment to homeopathy. Even though it took almost another 5 years, at least my inflammation got controlled to an extent. However, my stomach continued to bother me with its high acidic levels. I was losing weight rapidly and felt that even after doing so much, it had no fruitful impact on my health. I was tired of being ill all the time and being unable to live my life to the fullest. During this time, in Nov 2019, my sister-in-law told me to consult Dr Salila Tewari, a naturopath.

The natural approach

I went to meet Dr Tewari and was blown away by her knowledge on the science of Nature Cure. She explained how my body was full of toxins that led to frequent inflammation in different body parts. The only way to handle this problem would be by getting rid of the toxins in my body. She gave me a 15-day juice-cleanse plan that consisted of liquid-diet. I consumed green juices, fresh vegetable juices during this time and upped my water intake. I also consumed freshly homemade soups and in the next 15 days, I began to witness subtle yet effective transformations in my health. I went back to her and she advised me on the future course of action.

Here are a few things I’ve been doing since the last 2 months:

• I wake up at 5:30 in the morning and perform yoga exercises diligently. I follow it up with few natural therapies such as jal and kunjal neti.
• I apply mud pack to get the heat out of my body in an effective manner. This helps in removal of toxins from body.
• I consume green juice, beetroot juice, coconut water, fruit smoothies on a regular basis. At times, I also prepare coconut-milk based smoothies that keep me full for longer hours.
• I cut off sugar,oil and dairy products from my diet completely.
• I keep my intake of raw fruits and veggies high throughout the day and consume only 1 cooked meal in the day. It consists of millet chapatis and a cooked vegetable. Whenever hungry, I snack on soaked almond, figs, apricot and munakkas.

After almost 40 days of following this diet and adopting this lifestyle, I discovered a visible change in my energy levels and overall health. I also had a thyroid problem which is noticeably gone. I am no longer taking medicines for any health issue, not even homeopathic. My stomach can now digest meals easily and I no longer feel miserable due to my poor digestion. From feeling lethargic to now walking everyday for 45 mins, I’ve surely come a long way. The inflammation in my body has reduced considerably and the eczema is also 80% gone. I feel more alive and in-tune with nature and my body, thanks to the power of natural living.

Conclusion

After suffering for 10+ years, it took me 40 days to heal when I went the natural way! I am thankful to Dr Tewari for her wisdom that changed my life for the better. I enjoy every moment of my life now. I now adhere to the simple rules of getting up early, exercising, eating healthy food and eating an early dinner.

I hope with this story, I can tell everyone that there is light at the end of the tunnel. We all can cure our health problems by following the path of Nature Cure. All you need to do is believe in the self-healing powers of your body and give it the right nourishment.

(About me: I am in the garments trading business. I enjoy my free time reading books, bettering my health, and listening to Hindustani music. I love to play the piano, take long walks and travel with family and friends.)