Beena is off her Diabetes & BP Medication
YOGA – played its multi-dimensional role in nailing it down.
“Your health is in your own hands” – this was the opening statement by Mrs. Beena Puri, as a Panellist during ‘The Powai Yogafest, Mumbai, India.’
Impressive statement - Isn’t it?
The depth of this statement, however, has the essence of ‘A Life Transforming Story’ of Beena.
Mrs. Beena Puri had been on BP medication for over 14 years and on diabetes medication for the last one year when she joined Shammi’s Yogalaya.
Tests | August 2014 | Current | |
1 | Fasting | 365 | Normal |
2 | PP | 485 | Normal |
3 | Hbalc | 12.6 | 5.8 |
She is off her diabetes and BP medication from last 3 months. |
Those who are familiar with these numbers can relate to and comprehend the intensity of the problem.
Her newly developed diabetes resulted in severe Ear Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, and Blurred Vision. The problem became so severe and serious that she was in unbearable pain at times and incapable of getting off the bed at others.
In Beena’s own words…
"I was a 49-year-old woman in the menopausal phase of life. Therefore, despite leading a healthy lifestyle, I was dogged by ailments like mood swings, hot flushes, and unexpected weight gain. A family history of heart problems and diabetes had me on an alert.
It was a trip to the States last year that proved to be the trigger. I found it very difficult to procure nutritious vegetarian fare and was forced to survive on sandwiches, milkshakes, fruits, and salads, that too consumed at erratic schedules. I found that this, next-to-non-existent workout and inconsistent eating habits had resulted in my worst nightmare coming true. I had become a diabetic!!
I was well aware that I needed a lifestyle change and not just a temporary fix. It was suggested that I take up yoga with Shammi’s Yogalaya. Shammi designed my workout incorporating specific asanas and a 30-minute walk twice a day. She also helped me in gaining knowledge about diabetes as a whole, at a seminar conducted by her together with a panel of doctors and nutritionists. This gave me an in-depth knowledge of this disease and also the ways of dealing with it.
At present, I find myself following the ideals set by my doctor and by Shammi, including ‘Right Eating’ with adherence to specific meal timings, and consistent workouts. This has helped me make ‘My Health My Priority.’ Currently, my blood sugar levels are normal, and I am off my medications—not just my diabetes medications but also my BP."
According to Dr. Gaurang Desai, Family Physician, Powai, Mumbai
"A good and healthy lifestyle is the base of diabetes management, which is difficult for many people to initiate and even more difficult to sustain. Mrs. Beena Puri has been able to sustain it for over 2 years now. She went about it in a slow and sustainable way with regulated diet, physical activity, and most importantly, a positive attitude. She did not resist medication when needed nor get depressed during the process. I wish her all the best for her future."
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