There are moments in life when illness feels like a full stop — as if everything we know about ourselves has collapsed into pain, limitation, and hopelessness. For me, those moments came in the form of diseases that doctors said would either stay with me forever or demand lifelong medicines and surgeries.
I lived with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), struggled with piles (both internal and external), and even faced the painful challenge of a fistula. At one point, my blood CRP levels soared above 200, a sign of intense inflammation in the body. By any conventional measure, my life was supposed to be a cycle of treatments, prescriptions, and suffering.
And yet — today, I stand healed. Not by some miracle drug or advanced surgery, but by turning back to nature, simple practices, and a mindset rooted in faith and discipline. This journey was guided by the teachings of natural healing masters like Dr. Awadhesh Pandey, but more than that, it was shaped by listening closely to what my body and nature were trying to say.
This is not just a story of recovery; it is a reminder that nature is the silent doctor that never abandons us.
Falling Into Illness
Illness doesn’t strike suddenly; it builds up silently. In my case, years of stress, irregular food habits, and ignoring small signals from my body led to serious conditions. At first, I brushed off fatigue, digestive problems, and stress. But slowly, things escalated:
- My heart condition (RHD) left me breathless after even light activity.
- Piles and fistula made even sitting or walking uncomfortable.
- Blood reports showed inflammation raging inside my body.
Doctors prescribed treatments, but none felt like they were addressing the root cause. Instead, I felt like I was being patched up, not truly healed.
The Turning Point
It was during this period of despair that I encountered the natural healing philosophy of Dr. Awadhesh Pandey. His message was clear and simple:
“Your body is not your enemy. Illness is not a punishment. Disease is nature’s way of telling you that you have wandered away from balance.”
This was the turning point. I realized that instead of fighting my body, I needed to listen, observe, and align with it.
Listening to Nature’s Language
Nature speaks in rhythms: day and night, hunger and satiety, activity and rest. My body, too, was part of that rhythm. When I stopped resisting and started observing, I began noticing patterns:
- Certain foods worsened my inflammation.
- A day of rest brought more healing than a week of medicines.
- Time spent outdoors calmed not just my mind, but my physical symptoms too.
I began to see illness not as a curse but as a teacher. Each symptom was a message, each pain a signal.
The Role of Diet in My Healing
One of the first and most powerful lessons nature taught me was through food. I shifted from heavy, processed meals to simple, natural, plant-based foods.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables became my medicines.
- I practiced fasting — giving my digestive system rest so my body could repair itself.
- I reduced oil, sugar, and artificial foods that only fed inflammation.
Slowly, the changes showed up: my digestion improved, pain reduced, and energy returned.
As Dr. Pandey often emphasizes:
“Food is not just fuel. It is information for your body. Give it the right message, and it will heal.”
Movement, Breath, and Stillness
Nature is never static. Rivers flow, winds move, trees sway. I realized my body, too, needed movement — but in gentle, mindful ways.
- I began walking barefoot on the earth, letting its energy ground me.
- I practiced breathwork and meditation, stimulating the vagus nerve and calming my nervous system.
- I respected rest, making sure to sleep with the rising and setting sun.
This simple rhythm of movement, breath, and stillness became my daily medicine.
The Role of Faith and Mindset
Healing is not only about the body. I had to face my own fears — the fear of death, of suffering, of being weak. But slowly, I replaced fear with faith in परमेश्वर (the Supreme Being) and faith in nature’s design.
- I began each day with gratitude, thanking even the illness for teaching me patience.
- I meditated not on disease, but on healing light filling my body.
- I shifted from asking, “Why me?” to “What is this teaching me?”
The change in mindset was as healing as the change in diet.
The Results — A Body Restored
Within months of consistent practice, something remarkable happened:
- My RHD symptoms reduced to the point where I could walk and work without fear.
- My CRP levels dropped, showing inflammation calming down.
- The piles and fistula healed naturally, without invasive surgery.
I had not just removed disease — I had rebuilt a new relationship with my body.
Lessons Nature Taught Me
Looking back, the most powerful lessons I learned are:
- Disease is not the enemy – it is the body’s way of asking for attention.
- Nature heals in silence – sunlight, water, fresh air, and rest are medicines.
- Healing requires simplicity – simple food, simple routines, simple living.
- Mind and spirit matter – thoughts, emotions, and faith shape the body’s response.
- The body knows the way back – if we stop interfering, it finds balance again.
Practical Tips for Readers
If you are on your own healing journey, here are some practices that helped me:
- Eat close to nature: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, herbs.
- Practice fasting once a week to give your body rest.
- Walk barefoot on earth for grounding.
- Get morning sunlight to balance your circadian rhythm.
- Meditate or pray daily, even if just for 10 minutes.
- Respect sleep as nature’s most powerful doctor.
Conclusion
My journey from illness to healing is proof that nature never abandons us. When we align with it — through food, rest, faith, and simplicity — even the most stubborn diseases can reverse.
I am not just living; I am thriving. And if nature could restore me, it can restore you too.
As Dr. Awadhesh Pandey says:
“The doctor treats, but nature heals. Trust her, and she will never fail you.”
