Priya Mishra (M. +91 98533 33094)
I am Priya Mishra, from Odisha (Bhubaneswar). By following an exclusively fruit-based diet for 320 days, I overcame several long-standing health issues.
For 20 years, I struggled with constipation, along with 15 years of thyroid problems, severe migraines, chest and back pain, dandruff, hair fall, dry skin, fatigue, low hemoglobin, high cholesterol, and menstrual pain for over 15 years.
I had been dealing with constipation since childhood but never took it seriously. And over time, thyroid problems, gas, and acidity worsened. I turned to Ayurveda, home remedies, and homeopathic treatments. While these provided temporary relief, the issues would always resurface. To manage constipation, I resorted to enemas. Yet, even after sitting in the bathroom for 40 minutes, I couldn’t achieve proper bowel movement. I often prayed to God to bless me with physical and mental well-being so I wouldn’t have to rely on others. I experimented with NLS, NDS dip diets, and salt-free raw food to find a sustainable solution.
On October 15, during Navratri, a friend from the Satvik Movement Group shared the EFH link with me. That moment completely changed my perspective:
Until then, I believed I was living a righteous life. But that day, I understood how I was trapped in rituals and hypocrisy, unknowingly contributing to the suffering of animals. I vowed to no longer support animal cruelty and made several changes in my life:
- Stopped Rituals: Discontinued Navratri worship at home, discarded 5 liters of ghee, and stopped using leather and silk products.
- Left the Ashram and Diary: After 10 years of association, I distanced myself from the ashram, stopped writing in my diary, and pledged to live truthfully and courageously.
- Adopting a Fruit-Based Diet: I learned that fruits are our natural food and began following a fruit-based diet.
I started with an 11-day fruit-only diet. On the very first day, I felt as though I was reborn, with an increase in physical and mental energy. After two months, I experienced severe cough detox symptoms and constipation for a week, both of which I overcame with fruits. My dietary shift sparked disputes within the family, especially regarding veganism and fruit-based eating. However, my positive physical and mental experiences helped me disregard societal and familial judgments.
I attended Zoom sessions for at least an hour daily, sometimes extending up to 6 hours. When I didn’t participate in these sessions, I felt a sense of loneliness. This community became my backbone, providing comfort even when some family members distanced themselves from me. My dedication to this lifestyle and Gaurav Sir’s guidance led to disagreements with family members., but my bond with the EFH community deepened, and I remained steadfast in my beliefs. Whenever family and society opposed my choices, Gaurav Goyal Sir and Ayushi Ma’am encouraged me through phone calls, boosting my confidence and determination.
Today, after 320 days, I have faced numerous challenges but never felt alone, thanks to my EFH family, which has always stood by me. My emotional struggles are gradually diminishing, and I feel more fearless. With clarity in my purpose, I will continue on this path with confidence, knowing that it has healed all my physical ailments (16 kg weight loss in 75 days, thyroid, gas, anxiety, back pain, chest pain, constipation, hair fall, and low hemoglobin count). It has also had a profound positive impact on my mental and spiritual well-being.
