At 21, and fresh out of Engineering College in 1984, I wanted to go to the Gulf to work as a Civil Engineer and earn big money. In 1985, I joined a company in Baghdad and was assigned the job of handling a complicated power-curbing machine (this machine laid curbs on roads after they were completed. There was constant pressure to keep up the pace and meet deadlines. This caused a lot of stress to end up being bottled up, with no outlet. After completion of the project, I returned to India in 1986.  

Upon my return, I suddenly fell ill with severe bouts of loose stools with blood and mucous about 15 times a day. I took medical leave at once and consulted a doctor. Even after a variety of antibiotics, my condition did not improve. It was then that I was referred to a gastroentrologist. On hearing my case, his diagnosis was quick and spot on. I had ulcerative colitis  

The treatment began with steroids and other medications. I had to start eating bland food. I was also hospitalised to correct my electrolyte balance and for a blood transfusion.  

My condition gradually improved. The steroids were tapered off but the other medicines continued. We consulted another doctor who was also a friend. He said, “You will require medication for the rest of your life, just like a diabetic or blood pressure patient. You’ll get the same advice even in America.” It was disheartening to know that my problem would remain despite spending a large amount of money on medications. 

Looking for a solution 

I started research on the condition and the results were the same, ‘continuous medications, eat simple, and live a calm and unhurried life.’ Unfortunately, my job as a civil engineer would not relieve me from stress.  

I decided to experiment. I gradually tapered off my medicines and eventually stopped them. I also tried out alternate treatments. But over the months, they all ended the same way – with a relapse. This process continued till 1999, I was in and out of various hospitals. I had to give up my job. I tried different doctors, but the treatment remained the same. 

Alternate Remedies 

Until one day, I read an article about Pranic Healing. With great hope, I visited them and started treatment sessions. In all, I took 56 paid sessions, and I responded to the healing process in about 6 sessions. Before I got back to work, I learnt the process to treat myself. Gradually, my interest in alternate medicine developed, and I started reading on different subjects. One book on Sujok therapy helped me a lot. I was much better within a few sessions and with minimum effort. Thereafter, I started attending seminars all over the country to learn various healing methods. I started offering help to morning walkers on Juhu Beach at the Gandhi Statue. Here, I met many members of the Lions Club and was invited to join them in 2000. Since then, I have since visited many cities across India and abroad.  

We started a daily show teaching SUJOK therapy on AASTHA Channel to educate the masses on how to get well without medicines. The show airs at 12:50 am every day.since past 5 years  the only show in the world..

‘Bye,bye, Medication’ 

As of now, I have been off medications since 2000, which was the last time that I was admitted in a hospital. My sigmoidoscopy sample tested negative to the surprise of my doctor. Being a food lover, I, relish everything. I do take care not to over do it, but I know that if anything does go out of hand, it can be set right in a few days of drug-free treatment. Along the journey, I have gained 15 kg. 

If it hadn’t been for my condition, I would have still been a civil engineer on some site working from 9 am to midnight. However, now I am fully involved in treating people, a job that I`m really enjoying. My family keeps asking me to slow down, but I often wonder if I ever will. All I can say is ‘Keep Smiling and be Thankful for what God has given you.’

In life, we always learn from everybody recently a..a patient told me a gr8 saying" A TRAIL maybe a FAILURE, BUT never FAIL to TRY", this is perfectly applicable to me, hadnt i acted to try the method in the article, i wouldnt have helped myself, TODAY the sad part is that MANY people continue to Suffer, BUT when they get a chance, they are sceptical about trying NEW methods, mostly preffering to ask for assuarances,