When I was at Chennai doing my PhD, I became aware that I am fat, and decided to do something about it. Went to a medical shop and enquired if there is any medicine to reduce weight. The shop keeper said that there is a effective medicine, but it works only if I follow certain conditions; 1. I should do exercise regularly for an hour every day, 2. I should avoid all oil items including meat and fat. I was bit irritated and pointed out to him that if I fulfill these two conditions then why on earth I need his medicine to reduce weight. I told him, “Don’t you think automatically I will become fit and then?” The shop keeper just smiled and paid no more attention to me and started engaging with other customers.
Disillusioned with allopathic medicine, I ventured into a ayurvedic clinic, there was a receptionist and she said that the doctor is on the way and I need to wait for an hour. I thought why to waste time, so went to a nearby restaurant. That restaurant accidently had a bar. So I thought since I am going to start a weight losing program, let me start it with celebration. Took some spirit and ordered biriyani. After spending an hour in a meaningful manner, I went back to the ayurvedic clinic, the doctor was in her office and I stepped in and said that I want to reduce weight. The doctor looked at me and said that I am not fat and there is no need to reduce weight. I was shocked and looked at her to find out whether she is blind or normal. It is then I realized that the doctor herself was fat, and the best way for her to solve the problem was declaring everyone is fit and healthy.
The next day, I managed to get up early and went to Marina beach for walk. To my surprise I noticed many people who were objectively fatter than me. Truly that day I felt that I am fit and healthy. Thus my endeavor with reducing weight came to an end.
And now I am truly convinced that ayurvedic system is any day and in every way better than allopathic medical system.
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