SELF-HEALING WISDOM BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF DR. B.M. HEGDE
- Madhukar Dama
- Apr 13
- 3 min read
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INTRODUCTION
Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde, lovingly known as Dr. B.M. Hegde, is a world-renowned cardiologist, educator, and Padma Bhushan awardee from India.
He has been a fearless voice against commercialized medicine and a strong proponent of holistic, patient-centered care.
As a professor of medicine and a former Vice Chancellor of Manipal University, his contributions bridge modern science with ancient wisdom.
He believes that the human body is a self-healing, self-regulating system, provided it is not interfered with unnecessarily.
Dr. Hegde has always urged people to listen to their body, trust in nature, and not fall prey to unnecessary medical interventions.
This guide presents his life’s message in a practical, self-care format suited to every Indian home.
Let us begin the healing journey.
HEALING IS WITHIN YOU
The body is not a machine.
It is a dynamic, intelligent organism capable of healing itself.
You do not need constant fear-based interventions to stay healthy.
You need balanced living, compassion, and trust in life.
Dr. Hegde says: “Doctors are not healers. Nature is. We can only support, not substitute it.”
SECTION ONE: RESET YOUR THINKING
1.1 QUESTION THE DISEASE MODEL
Most diseases are labels, not truths.
They do not always need treatment.
They often heal by themselves if the cause is removed.
You are not a disease. You are a living system adapting to imbalance.
Ask: What caused this? Not: What can suppress it?
1.2 UNDERSTAND PLACEBO POWER
Dr. Hegde emphasizes that 80% of healing is the placebo effect – the mind's belief in getting better.
This is not imaginary. It is scientifically real.
A calm, hopeful, grateful mind activates healing pathways.
Trust heals faster than tablets.
SECTION TWO: DAILY SELF-CARE PRACTICES
2.1 EAT MINDFULLY
Eat only when hungry.
Eat local, seasonal, natural foods.
Overeating is the biggest enemy of health.
Chew slowly. Give thanks.
No food should become your god or enemy.
Moderation is the medicine.
2.2 SLEEP DEEPLY
Your body heals most during sleep.
Do not use gadgets before bed.
Sleep early. Wake up naturally.
Do not suppress sleep with caffeine or screens.
Keep your sleeping space dark, silent, and cool.
2.3 WALK AND BREATHE
Walking is the best exercise for all ages.
Dr. Hegde walks daily, with full attention.
Breathe deeply. Use your diaphragm.
Avoid gyms with artificial air and unnatural strain.
Nature is the best gym.
2.4 EMOTIONAL BALANCE
Anger, jealousy, fear, guilt – all poison your biochemistry.
Let go. Forgive. Laugh.
Healing is not just physical. It is emotional.
Surround yourself with people who uplift your spirit.
If that’s not possible, become your own friend.
SECTION THREE: STOP UNNECESSARY MEDICINE
3.1 TESTS ARE NOT TRUTH
Every test has errors.
Normal ranges are averages, not divine numbers.
Do not panic from a lab report.
Look at how you feel, not just what papers say.
Second opinions are wise, especially when surgery is recommended.
3.2 PILLS ARE NOT ALWAYS CURES
Many medicines suppress symptoms, not causes.
Over time, they create new problems.
Ask your doctor: Do I really need this? For how long?
Many lifestyle diseases reverse with lifestyle, not lifelong pills.
SECTION FOUR: TRUST IN TRADITIONAL WISDOM
Dr. Hegde respects Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Folk Medicine.
He urges integration, not rejection.
These systems treat the whole person, not just the parts.
Simple home remedies, proper diet, rest, and discipline work wonders.
Do not run after foreign fads. Return to your roots.
SECTION FIVE: FINAL HEALING REMINDERS
You are not broken.
You are adapting.
Do not fear disease.
Fear weakens immunity.
Hope strengthens it.
Do not rush for cures.
Sit with yourself.
Listen to your body.
Live simply.
Trust nature.
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