The VEDAH Diaries
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The 10th chapter - A DIABETES HIT (quite literally)!!!

One of the best VEDAH transformations that showcase pure grit, perseverance, and support (face and credentials blurred on client's request). Hit by the worst metabolic syndrome called Diabetes (Madhu medha or Prameha in Sanskrit) and Hypothyroidism (Galaganda in Sanskrit) early in life, hope really dwindles. Adding insult to injury was the debility cause by a severe case of Fibromyalgia (Angamadra in Sanskrit) and mild wheezing. But, after losing a total of 7.7 inches off his waist, 8 kg of fat from his body, blood sugar level from 168 (on medicine) to 89 (without medicine), conquering both Type 2 Diabetes and Fibromyalgia, he ensured that his lil one doesn't need a personal copy of the "Rocky series" for motivation when he grows up!!!

SYNOPSIS -

"I feel awful when I can't carry my two month old baby for more than two min. because of Fibromyalgia. Biju, I want to prove to the world around me that Diabetes is reversible.
It's now or never!", these were the words and emotions that geared him up for his transformation. Being the only man in his family, he wanted to come out steel strong after undergoing the VEDAH prog. and never fail to be a pillar of support for his family. The time said, Tatasthu ("So be it" in Sanskrit)! :)

SCIENCE OF SIGNS -

A case of the dual dosha Pitta-Vata in Ayurveda; the Pitta constituent aggravated inflammation inside his GI tract (Nidana in Sanskrit), which lead to excess toxins (Ama in Sanskrit) inside his visceral organs.
The untimely and unhealthy dietary habits aggravated the Vata dosha inside his large intestine, which lead to toxin formation and an eventual fat and bloated abdomen.

LIMITATIONS -

. Type 2 Diabetes (was on Metformin and Sitagliptin a.k.a Janumet medicine)

. Hypo-thyroidism (was on Eltroxin medicine)

. Fibromyalgia

. Erratic schedule due to extreme job pressure and a new born

METHOD -

. Alleviate GI tract inflammation by reducing the Pitta dosha and subsequent bowel cleansing to improve food absorption and assimilation.

. Alleviate the Vata dosha to overcome issues with the nervous system including Fibromyalgia.

. Activate the islet cells of the pancreas through specialized herbs, yoga asanas, and isolated abdominal movements.

. Improve the glycogen storage ability of the liver with drop-set form of workouts to improve insulin sensitivity in the body.

. Introduce basic lifestyle modifications and hacks.

APPARATUS -

. Use herbs like Triphala for regular bowel cleansing to eliminate toxins (Ama in Sanskrit) from the GI tract and the Thyroid gland. The body up-regulates fat accumulation in the subcutaneous and visceral regions to store
toxins and hence, ensure that they don't leech out into the blood stream.

. Use Organic Ghee along with Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), Shilajit (40% Fulvic acid), Dashamoola, and some other herbs to improve insulin sensitivity, activate the Pancreas, and improve the Lipid profile.

. Specialized movements to activate the Thyroid gland and remove toxins from it.

. Improve the resting metabolic rate (RMR). A Pitta reducing diet played that part well.

. Up-regulate bio-synthesis of co-enzyme Q10 with Vit. B supplementation in the body to increase the RMR.

. Incorporate drop-set workouts and high intensity interval training (HIIT) immediately followed by Pranayama.

There are a lot of them who take to disbelief like a duck to water. But, this man believed in that day when he will be a free man, devoid of Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, and Fibromyalgia.
The time said again, "Tatasthu":)

A consistent performer who is a trained boxer and loves to jig on the Rocky Balboa title tracks made it to the ring and rank. He is no more dependent on any medication, but only good ethics and toned muscles.
Now, he takes his family, his greatest support, to Cubbon park every weekend..you might find him doing chin ups on a tree bark! :)

A line from one of his favorite movies, Rocky IV, which fits just right in - "If I can change, and you can change, everybody can change"!

A KNOCKOUT performance...Bravo!!!