Purnima Bahuguna is a fighter and a survivor, an Ex- Senior Program Manager with a Top IT firm, who turned into Naturopathy and Ayurveda as she fought her way out of deadly cancer, she was affected within 2006 and has never looked back ever since.
A doting mother of two, a health consultant, an organic product range owner, and a friend cum guide to all who want to treat themselves right but naturally. Meet our Winningstree of the week, Purnima Bahuguna, who is an inspiration to all who are fighting against cancer or any deadly disease for the matter.
I happened to catch up with Purnima Bahuguna and this is what she had to say about her journey on the World Cancer Day
Who are you and how are you into what you do?
I am a Naturopath and I design and manufacture herbal supplements, natural perfumes, skincare, haircare, and other personal care products that are 100% natural and free from synthetic and chemical contents.
Am in this world of natural care as I feel am the chosen one to help people come closer to nature and its blessings.
Tell us about your journey from being affected with cancer to recovery and finally becoming an entrepreneur…
The journey has been very enriching. When life tried to give me lemons, I made new Purnima out of it 😊
In the year 2006, I conceived. Was very happy when suddenly I got a fever and started losing weight. Went for my checkups and realized I had an extra mass developing in my uterus. It was termed ‘Fibroid’ by my Gynae. I had heard that term for the first time in my life. So ‘Googling’ started. Too many results and parallelly my fever was constantly there and I used to feel very weak.
In the weekly scans, it was caught that the tumor was growing bigger exponentially along with the pregnancy. My unborn babies who were yet to see the light of the world couldn’t fight the tumor longer and died inside sadly in the 10th week. And the tumor had grown from 1 cm to 14 cm in these 10 weeks. I didn’t understand whether to feel sad or alarmed! From trying to save my babies I shifted on trying to save myself!
The fever refused to go and I was turning extremely weak and underweight due to it. The doctors started suspecting the tumor to be malignant. None of whom were ready to touch the case as I could have lost my reproductive organ and never could’ve become a mother. Even the biopsy was halted for 3 months because I had to be operated for taking out the dead fetuses. So, the only option left was to wait.
But I was not ready to wait at all in that condition. In my quest to turn back into my normal healthier self I started exploring Homeopathy as Allopathy didn’t help at all owing to my constantly failing health. But couldn’t get much help from Homeo too. That’s when I switched to naturopathy and started doing Yoga. I started eating a raw, sprouted diet with a lot of Ayurvedic herbs and herbal waters. My fever was gone within 2 weeks of starting all this. I started gaining weight. The tumor growth stopped at 16cms. I could feel the strength in my legs again. And within 9 months I was hale and hearty again with renewed energy.
Biopsy of my tumor at the 3rd month had suggested malignancy but I refused to undergo any treatment through Allopathy. I was convinced that I was on the right track of Naturopathy as I could see results. One year of all this and my tests revealed no cancerous cell. All reports were clean. But the growth was still inside so it was operated out and I was free from it forever.
Naturopathy and Ayurveda
I owed my life to Naturopathy and Ayurveda. I decided to learn more about it and started studying Charak Sanhita, Kashyap Sanhita, Ashtang Hridyam SootraSthanam. As I know the Sanskrit language, I didn’t face any translation issues too. Deeper dive and I was more convinced with the fact that ‘Living in harmony with nature is the best thing to do for good health.’
I was amazed at health myths around and had decided that one day I am going to spread awareness on health and nature and in 2016 I could finally give it a shape in the form of Triaanya’s health mantra.
Why did you name your venture as Triaanya and what is it all about?
Triaanya means the power of three worlds: The world of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Aromatherapy. Through my company, I merge the power of these three very powerful worlds into one in the form of my products. And hence the name.
What is a regular day like in the life of Purnima Bahuguna?
Every day is the same for me. 😊 Research on new ways of spreading health, making new friends, treating people of their health issues, making people’s life fragrant, making people healthy and pretty. That’s how my average day is like. Apart from all this, I wear a hat of a mother and wife too. 😊 So, my days are very exciting I would say.
What are the things that you always carry when going out of the home?
Well, water, fruits, and natural oil-based hand sanitizer.
How does it feel to have survived the deadly disease?
Happy. Just happy and a totally new Purnima with new beliefs and new energy.
What lifestyle changes would Purnima Bahuguna suggest to our readers to stay healthy and fit and fine?
Staying positive and leading a stress-free life is important. Starting one’s day with 2 glasses of warm water with 1-inch raw turmeric and 1-inch jaggery is the best way to start mornings. Practicing 10 minutes anulom-vilom pranayam morning and night is equally important. Avoiding white sugar, junk food, and processed food is a must. Have desi cow ghee 1 tsp every morning unless one has high cholesterol issues. Dinner should be taken before 7 pm. Don’t mix 2 food types ever. Fruits should never be taken with milk or grains.
List out the difficulties you faced when fulfilling your dreams/aspirations?
The first hindrance was finding genuine sources of quality raw material as I wanted 100% natural high-quality raw materials that are free from synthetic chemicals of any form.
The second was how to penetrate the market which already had big names.
What makes you extraordinary?
My positivity and passion make me extraordinary. My products are extraordinary because they are personalized and customized. We never do bulk production. The products are suggested basis one’s anatomy. The best fusion of Ayurveda and Aromatherapy can be seen in our products.
That Winning Stree moment of Purnima Bahuguna…
Getting entrepreneurs award and accolades at various entrepreneurial platforms. But the best is yet to come 😊
Three words you say to yourself when in front of the mirror…
Life is pretty. Let’s make it pretty for all.
Winning message to other women…
Never say Never. Identify your customer-base first. Then design your work around it. We should all have the vision, to begin with. Get ready to dirty your hands when in business. Invest in your production and operations. Don’t spend a lot on advertisement and marketing. That’s my approach.
Your Favourite quote that you believe in…
“सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः । सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत् ।“
There should be happiness all around. The happiness of good health. That’s my motto.
Where can you be reached?
Website: www.ourhealthmantra.com
Email: ourhealthmantra@gmail.com
More power to you woman… We are in awe of your powerful determination, courage, and grit to fight against all odds and emerge as the winner!
We salute you on World Cancer Day!
