Testimonials
To provide you with further insight as to how Ayurvedic treatment can be of benefit to you, we have collected testimonials and feedback from Raman Das' clients both locally and from overseas.
...probably more important to me is the emotional and mental changes that have occurred on a subtle level...
Where do I begin to list the unexpected benefits I have experienced since starting your treatment plan. At first I was just interested in improving my general health but have gained so much more on many levels. Physically my skin has improved and I have more vitality, but probably more important to me is the emotional and mental changes that have occurred on a subtle level. As someone that suffers from bipolar this has really been an extraordinary bonus. I was at a stage where I thought I would need more medication but instead my have behaviours have slowed, relaxed and become more peaceful. It’s not that I’m doing less, just the agitation that created anxiety is absent. I’ve even been able to shift the way I think so that anger and bitterness over past injustices have been forgiven and released. I feel I am ready to move on with my life in a ‘clean’ way with past personal baggage no longer weighing me down. It has happened so gently and gradually I hardly knew it was occurring. I really feel I am glowing inside and out!
So thank you so much for you valuable guidance. I would recommend anyone who is interested in their total well being to experience your healing approach.
B.H, Sydney
...within 4 months we were thrilled and a little bit surprised to discover I was pregnant..
The Ayurvedic treatments I have received from Raman Das have changed my life completely.
While on holidays in Thailand last year, a fellow traveler who had just spent time in India discussed the benefits of Ayurveda with me. I had had irregular menstrual cycles for many years and we had tried more than 6 years to conceive. Hormone therapies and alternative treatments had failed to be successful in treating my problem.
So on my return to Australia, I began to look into Ayurveda – what is it, and how could it help me? From what I read, I was a bit sceptical of the treatment being able to help me, however I felt like I should give it a go. I found Raman Das by searching the internet, and was impressed to read the recommendations from those with similar symptoms to me that he had treated successfully.
The treatment to bring me back into balance involved dietary modifications, yoga and exercise, and taking various herbs. I felt an improvement in my general health very soon, plus had more energy. My cycles soon became more regular and within 4 months we were thrilled and a little bit surprised to discover I was pregnant.
Raman Das continued to treat me throughout my pregnancy. The yoga practice he recommended was modified for each different stage. I took herbs to aid digestion and help the baby’s development and had a trouble-free pregnancy.
In August I gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Following the birth I felt weak as I was recovering from a caesarean section and had recurring troubles with mastitis. Raman Das gave me herbs to take for the mastitis and since then it has never returned. He also gave me herbs to boost my breastmilk supply which have, as a sideline, helped my body to return to ‘normal’ and improved my feeling of general wellbeing.
I believe Ayurveda can have a positive effect on our health and wellbeing and highly recommend Raman Das as a gentle, sympathetic practitioner. Read Anita's story in the Townsville Bulletin!
A.N Sydney
It was on the insistence of my mother that I visited Raman Das. I was incredibly sceptical...
I was diagnosed with poly-cystic ovarian syndrome 4 years ago. I consulted with many 'conventional' doctors to find a way to manage the condition. I hadn't had a period in 2 years and I was very stressed generally. The final medical doctor I saw (who was a 'specialist' in women's health) put me on hormone replacement therapy, I was only 24 years old. The hormone replacement therapy caused me to have severe mood swings, dark thoughts and gain weight. I had been told my only other option was to go on the pill, which itself could not guarantee a balancing of my hormones or alleviation of the symptoms which were becoming more and more severe.
It was on the insistence of my mother that I visited Raman Das. I was incredibly sceptical. At our first consultation, Raman Das had said to me that if I followed the program he recommended, a combination of twice-daily yoga routines and a number of different herbal remedies, I would have my period within a month. I wanted a timeframe to work to, especially after almost a year and a half of not knowing, which itself was so stressful. I committed to this month. Basically, I wanted a resolution and to be free of the condition.
Thanks to Raman Das' understanding and program, at the end of my first month I got my period. My symptoms were alleviating, and as time passed I regained my health, my periods were regular, and the cysts on my ovaries disappeared.
I continue to take remedies from Raman Das and yoga programs, both of which can change depending on me and my needs. That's apart of this unique approach.
I am so very grateful to Raman Das for healing my body, and moreover, providing guidance and deep understanding on levels that go far beyond the physical. I recommend him unreservedly to you.
L.Z Sydney
...the nodule had reduced to 4.5cm. A great result!...
Approximately 4 years ago I was diagnosed with 1 large nodule in the left portion of my thyroid gland; it was approximately 2cm. 2 years later it had grown to over 4cm, which increased to 6.2cm. My doctor insisted he wanted the left part of my thyroid gland removed, however, I wanted to try alternative methods of treatment.
I had heard great things about Raman Das, and so I sought treatment from him. I decided to give myself 6 months before deciding whether I would need to have surgery. Raman Das gave me mainly herbs as my treatment, together with some yoga exercises. I was very inconsistent with the yoga, but started to feel very well with the treatment; my appearance improved, and I noticed that both mentally and physically I was starting to feel much healthier. My healing time when I cut or bruised myself was dramatically improved, and people mentioned how well I looked. After 6 months of treatment, for which I was very strict at taking the herbs every day, the nodule had reduced to 4.5cm. A great result!
S.M Blue Mountains
I have to say that even my husband (who is a pharmaceutical sales rep) was impressed by the results...
I went to see Raman Das for chronic urinary tract infections that had been troubling me for nearly 10 years. I was having them about every second month and especially after sexual intercourse. I’d had repeated courses of antibiotics, tried every herbal remedy imaginable, paid close attention to hygiene and nothing helped. I always felt as if I was addressing the symptoms and not the actual source of the problem.
I have to say that even my husband (who is a pharmaceutical sales rep) was impressed by the results of the treatment from Raman Das. The herbs worked beautifully. At one point the infection reoccurred and Raman Das increased the dosage. To be honest, it didn’t clear up straight away, but took a bit of time. I persisted in taking my medication and following the diet that Raman Das gave me. I am SO HAPPY to say that the infection cleared up and I have NEVER had another one! What a relief!
About 3 years later after having 2 babies 16 months apart! J) I was feeling very run down. I was crying for no apparent reason, having difficulty getting out of bed, tired through the day, restless at night and unable to wake for morning meditation practice. My emotions were all over the place and at times I felt quite depressed. My iron levels were normal and there didn’t appear to be any medical “reason.”
So I went to see Raman Das again. He said I was experiencing a kind of post natal depression and that my body needed rejuvenating after having had 2 children so close together. I took the herbs he recommended to the best of my ability, but wasn’t able to fit in the yoga practice. I was concerned because the medicine didn’t work as quickly as before. Raman Das encouraged me to continue taking the herbs, and, as I knew his medicine worked so well before, I trusted him and kept going with them.
After 2 months, I felt much better. I am emotionally stable, waking refreshed in the morning and happy to be looking after my two toddlers.
I can’t thank Raman Das enough for the compassionate care he has given me and the wonderful herbs that helped me when nothing else worked. My quality of life is so much better because of him and Ayurvedic medicine.
C O’M, Australia
I thought it was unusual to have to put an oil all over my body for a digestive complaint...
I have 3rd degree burns to over 50% of my body from an accident when I was 8 years old, as well as another 20% of skin grafting scars, and was left emotionally traumatized (in 1978 counseling was not around). Some one recommended me to see Raman Das for my digestive system in 2004, I had just done counseling to work through body issues around my scars, and I went along with my 30 year digestive problem. I thought it was unusual to have to put an oil all over my body for a digestive complaint, but with the oils, did as I was told, and with the better cleaner diet, the herbs (which amazingly also alleviated my frequent and overwhelming anxiousness as well as my digestive problem!), softened my skin hugely, and changed the scarring color from pink/reds to a lighter pink, more the color of my usual skin, making the appearance of my skin much less angry looking.
It was also after using them for over a 2 year period I realized the extremely relaxing benefits that I had from my skin being softened everywhere I felt better all over. I have never found anything like them. My whole experience of Herbal Medicine, Massage Oils, some Yoga and Meditation helped balance a 32 year condition, with out pain, and with out hospitals. The gentleness and kindness of Raman Das made my monthly visits a fine support. I recommend to others the book "Prakruti" by Robert Svoboda or a traditional but simple understanding of Ayurveda and its wonderfully thorough principals that work. Take charge and empower yourself by understanding how your body works. I am now a massage therapist, and use Raman's oils on my clients, and watch other people who too have suffered long term problems, find a solution to their problems via Natural means, and Ayurveda.
R. Dodson Leura, Massage Therapist
I highly recommend seeing Raman Das and following his treatment. He picked up things no one else has...
When I went to see Raman Das I thought I was fairly healthy and was interested to see what he would pick up. Raman Das said I was dry inside and this was reflected in my skin looking dry – I thought it was because I was getting older and it was natural. Raman Das asked if I found doing things a big effort and I said “yes”. Again I thought it was because I was getting older and needed to push myself to do things. I took the medicine Raman Das prescribed and practised the yoga postures recommended.
The next time I saw Raman Das he could see an improvement in my skin and health. Over the months of taking the prescribed medicine and practising the yoga postures, I found I had more energy and my skin no longer looked dry. Now I do not need to push myself to do things and am practising the postures for rejuvenation.
I highly recommend seeing Raman Das and following his treatment. He picked up things no one else has.
B.M Townsville
Raman Das has a wonderful way of explaining why I feel the way I do at certain times...
I was first treated by Raman Das in 2008 and continue to see him when I feel that my mind and body need some assistance to achieve harmony and balance. Raman Das has a wonderful way of explaining why I feel the way I do at certain times, and he is able to mentally and intuitively know, what my body needs in order to be balanced. Raman’s treatment for me includes Ayurvedic medicine, Ayurvedic oils; and certain yoga postures. The yoga postures I continue to do even today as they have become an enjoyable part of my morning routine. I sincerely thank Raman Das for my healthy mind and healthy body.
C.H Australia
He has returned me back to my old self, well, fit and strong spirited...
I am feeling really well since my extensive treatment with Raman over the last 6 months and I am going to continue with this wellbeing. I would like to thank Raman so much for changing my health and general wellbeing and for all his guidance and support.
He has returned me back to my old self, well, fit and strong spirited!! Raman thank you for being a very special person, guru and healer.
J.C, Bondi Junction
Before he started taking the herbs he found it difficult to get up and go to school on a normal day...
On the weekend we took our son to try out for the state basketball team. We started early and he played basketball all day, slept on the basketball court with his friends and then we collected him at 1pm on Sunday and brought him home. He was very tired. I expected him to feel wiped out today and not be able to go to school. This is usually how it goes for him after these intense weekends
But, this time it was different. He was up at 6.30 this morning and went for a run! Before he started taking the herbs he found it difficult to get up and go to school on a normal day. Last week he decided he would get up early and start running each day. I thought great. But for him to be able to get up today and still do it is a miracle!
Thank you so much. We look forward to receiving the new batch of herbs.
C.B, Tasmania
I feel so much better, physically, mentally and emotionally...
This is my testimonial to the Ayurvedic medicines that I have been taking for more than 4 months now. To me Ayurveda is a great science and a pure knowledge and I feel very lucky that it came on my path. Since Raman Das became my doctor, I honestly feel like a new person. I am still amazed by the effects of the medicine and the support of a great doctor.
In the first place I came to Raman Das practice just for a massage. In a few minutes he could see I had low iron, so he started to explain me that this was the reason of my tiredness.
(From that moment I didn't had any idea what caused my tiredness.) I was really amazed and inspired that the medicine he gave me worked so well.
So, I started to see him more often and we treated some other disfunctions in my body as well. Now, I feel so much better, physically, mentally and emotionally, all that makes me very happy. As well I would like to mention that Raman Das is a lovely person, and I would like to say:
"Thanks a lot for everything!"
F.dH Amsterdam
We are still amazed how much his back improved...
Since yesterday we are back in Holland, and I am very happy to be with my family again. I also feel really great, happy and strong and I would like to say thank you so much for your support.
I feel very lucky that I have met you as a great person and doctor! J*** is doing very well and his back is okay now, we are still amazed how much his back improved since changing medicine as you advised,...... next time we'll contact you straight!
F.dH Amsterdam
Finally I have met the practitioner who really understands my body and more importantly, how to fix it...
I visited Raman for my Lymphatic massage on Friday at Bondi and I have to thank him so much for I am truly blessed to have met him and have him treat me. I have been in pain for so long and finally I have met the practitioner who really understands my body and more importantly, how to fix it. Thank you Raman dearly for how much you have done already!
J.C Sydney
You gave me my life back. Thank you...
I was recommended to Raman Das by my yoga teacher as I suffered from chronic vertigo. No, I wasn’t afraid of heights as most people think, it was a balancing problem. I felt extreme dizziness, lack of concentration, eg. the ground moved like waves rolling along when I walked. Every step I took it felt like I was going to fall over. Because of this, I had a lot of time off work. I couldn’t even look down to iron my clothes, let alone cook. I was fairly incapacitated now when I look back.
Raman Das was my saviour. I took his herbs, oils, and all his advice because everything he told me I knew was important to my health being restored as I had been battling this for quite a few years. I couldn’t believe it, as the days, weeks and months went by I was feeling a lot better in a very short space of time eg. I could walk down the hallway at work without holding onto the wall. There were yoga poses I could begin to try again without getting that dizzy feeling and falling over. I couldn’t believe it. I am truly thankful to Raman Das whom I continue to see and cannot imagine my life without his expertise, herbs etc. Raman Das, I am eternally grateful and remain indebted to you forever. You gave me my life back. Thank you.
K.C, Sylvania
These tonics are a source of delight and help to me...
I have received the medicines from Australia sent by the doctor, who is a wonderful person. These tonics are a source of delight and help to me. There is no other tonic to beat the medicines sent by The Ayurvedic Dr from Australia. I am very grateful to you, dear ...... for their powerful support and help in the year 2005, which was a most challenging year, health wise. Delhi's winter month were severest and the Mercury dipped below 0 degrees, which had broken Delhi's record of over 100 years.
M.T, Delhi, India
...my sugar level in the mornings has been 6.3 - 6.9. It has really come down...
Hi. I just wanted to let you know that the diabetes medicine you sent me which tastes like bitter green tea is working really well. I am only taking one dose a day instead of the two & my sugar level in the mornings has been 6.3 - 6.9. It has really come down, so that is really good. Thanks a lot.
S.L, Canada
I don't take any pharmaceutical medicines such as levothyroxine anymore. I feel really good, energetic, etc...
This is a testimonial to the Ayurvedic medicines that I have been taking for more than one year now. I am taking Ayurvedic medicines to help my hot flashes, thyroid, diabetes & arthritis. I am doing really well on these medicines. I have taken a blood test & my sugar has come down quite a bit. My thyroid levels are very good. I don't take any pharmaceutical medicines such as levothyroxine anymore. I feel really good, energetic, etc.
S.L, Canada
I was sceptical as first that the powder from you would work, but now I have no qualms at all that IT DOES WORK. You just have to be patient...
When I visited you the first time on the 24th January, 2004. My main concern was that I was taking medication (Premia 5) for menopause symptoms and was concerned about the long term effects of this medication on my health. Also I have a gum disease, and also have been a long term sufferer of headaches.
I started taking your medication for menopause on Saturday evening the 24th Jan. For the first week I took it every day as well as my Premia. I continued this way for two weeks. On the third week, I took your medication and the Premia every second day. On the four week I took the Premia every third day and your medication every day. I was always worried that the symptoms of menopause would return e.g. hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, headaches and a general feeling of not being myself, out of sorts, unhappy in general. I am pleased to tell you that I have none of these feelings as I haven't taken the Premia since the end of February and have continued on your hormone powder daily since the beginning of my visit to you.
The headaches have disappeared, I have no hot flushes, no night sweats, my general inner feeling is one of calmness not of irritability, I feel happy again and relaxed, and I owe all of my general wellbeing to you and your magic powders. I must confess I was getting very concerned about myself and how I was feeling. Some days so low and depressed over really nothing - but it seemed so out of my control and I would fly off the handle at nothing. You are a saviour!!!
I will tell you that I was sceptical as first that the powder from you would work, but now I have no qualms at all that IT DOES WORK. You just have to be patient. This is a huge breakthough for me, as you constantly hear in the press about the effect HRT has on a woman. If only they knew of you.
My gum disease was another great concern to me when I first visited you. I had been to the dentist on many occasions and his answer to my problem was that I have my teeth removed, before they fell out due to the state of my gums and have false teeth. I was well prepared to give any alternative a go than that one. I am pleased to tell you that after taking your powder, I feel a strength in my teeth again, the gum is not as red and soft as it was, there is no smelly puss like liquid oozing from them (sounds disgusting doesn't it) but it was there.
I have had this gum disease for 12 years. Now the only teeth that feel loose are the two front ones, but they are only slightly loose, nothing like they were - extremely loose nearly coming away from the gum. My bad breath has gone. The dentist also told me (after x-rays confirmed) that I had also damage to my bones in my mouth. It will be interesting to see on my next return to the dentist how he views my gum disease now. I absolutely know that there has been a marked improvement in my condition. I still take the powder given me by you and still do the mouth rinse every day.
Thank you Raman Das for what you have done for my health. I hope this information will also help you with other patients of yours in the future.
W.W, Grafton
I'm really pleased (and a little surprised) it had such a quick effect...
I developed sinusitis after an attack of hayfever and head cold. For over a month I had a lot of green phlegm from my sinuses every morning, as well as a slight sore throat, but after seeing you and following your regime it cleared within the week! Every morning I did jalaneti (saline nasal rinse), followed by some drops of nasal oil. I took both the herbal powders you prescribed twice a day, and also had some chyawanprash each day. I also followed the dietary advice you gave me. I'm really pleased (and a little surprised) it had such a quick effect.
I.K, Gordon
When I first came to Ayurveda I could only walk a few meters now I often take my new dog for leisurely walks...
Two years ago after surgery for cancer I was very depleted and suffering from great weakness. I could barely walk and all my body functions were very low and out of balance.
I was very grateful for my surgery and I knew in my heart I had to completely change my lifestyle to rebuild and strengthen my body and soul.
I was greatly blessed in being referred to the path of Ayurveda by a dear friend. Raman Das prescribed an enjoyable healing routine for me of easy to take herbs, dietary guidance, self massage and a half dozen yoga exercises. This is a positive pathway that I can easily follow.
Raman Das Mahatyagi is an Ayurvedic practitioner of great integrity and skill who always treats me with kindness, respect and understanding. My general health, strength and happiness have improved enormously since following my Ayurvedic path . I am enjoying life as never before and have the joy of witnessing my body and soul become stronger and stronger as time passes.
When I first came to Ayurveda I could only walk a few meters now I often take my new dog for leisurely walks. Ayurveda is a form of grace which can relieve the suffering of ill health and sorrow.
Thank you Raman Das !!
C.A, Crows Nest
The results of my treatment...have been little short of miraculous...
Before seeing Raman Das, I experienced very long-standing mental and physical problems, including a lack of co-ordination, difficulty in concentrating, and a profound lack of energy. The results of my treatment, which includes a combination of yoga exercises, mineral and herbal supplements and dietary adjustments, have been little short of miraculous.
I have no hesitation whatsoever in highly commending the treatments offered by Vaidya Raman Das, particular to those who may suffer from chronic conditions.
G.S, Byron Bay
...you treated me for Candida and it did the trick for 2 years...
I came to see you in Kathmandu in January 2000 and you treated me for Candida and it did the trick for 2 years, unfortunately I am now suffering from the same symptoms quite regularly and wondered if you could give me the name of the medicine you prescribed for me. I am planning to come to Kathmandu in January 2004, I know you are not there anymore so this is why I ask if you could recommend something I could buy while I am here. I hope you can help me and I look forward to hearing from you, thank you and best wishes.
L.M United Kingdom
This pregnancy is for me like a miracle, a dream come true...
A while ago you prescribed me a medicine for stopping the spotting before the period. The spotting stopped but the period never came. That is when I cancelled the appointment thinking that the treatment might have been too strong for me. In the mean time, I booked myself for some new blood tests to see what was happening. I had the tests done and the results revealed that in fact, I was pregnant.
As I have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive, for so many years, I am sure that this time it worked due to your treatment (as you also prescribed me a medicine to help me fall pregnant).
I am writing to you now, to express my gratitude for your help. This pregnancy is for me like a miracle, a dream come true, especially when I almost lost the dream.
I am also amazed at the efficiency of your treatment because, as I explained to you on my first visit, I followed a wide variety of treatments, with not much result.
I was thinking that your knowledge and medicines will help me, in a complementary way, to sustain a healthy pregnancy.
Kind regards and thank you again!
I.H Sydney
I had a number of 'spots' for which Raman Das prescribed a medicated oil. Since then I have felt a couple of large pimples happening on my face and with the use of this oil, instead of coming to a painful head and discharging, they have dissolved and disappeared without any pain or scabby sores.
A.H. Turramurra
I would like to tell you, that the (Ayurvedic) medicine (for asthma) which you prescribed her 1999 in Kathmandu, had been the most effective of all (western and others) she tried in the last years.
A.R, Austria
Severe pain due to post surgery
I have my own personal experience for taking Ayurvedic preparations to treat post surgery pain. In 2003 I was working in my dispensary and fell off a chair cutting my right index and middle fingers severely, 90% of my tendons were cut and 95% of my nerves, that required 4 hours microsurgery in hospital. After the surgery the doctor told me that I would be in a lot of pain due to the damage done to my tendons and nerves and to relieve this pain I should take 2 paracetamol up to 4 times a day. I took one paracetamol and as this was the first time in my life to take chemical medicine I felt quite ill from it. I then decided not to take anymore paracetamol and was discharged the next day. By the time I reached my home I was in a lot of pain and knew that I needed to take some medicine to relieve it. I meditated for some time to receive an answer as to which preparation would be most suitable. I came up with two formulas and asked my wife to make them up for me. I took the first dose and felt relief within 10-15 mins. I then went to bed and slept through the night for 6 hours. The next day the pain returned and so I took another dose of the medicine. I continued with this medicine taking it 4 times a day for a month, then reduced the dose to 3 times a day for the next month and then twice a day for the third month. After that I continued to take the medicine for a following 3 months but only when I felt pain in my fingers.
During the first month I had to see the doctor every week for a check-up. He was impressed with the rate at which my fingers were healing and said that another man who had been sharing the same room as me in the hospital had had 2.5 hours microsurgery for a very similar injury to his fingers and suffering from repeated infections to the wound. After the third and final month of check-ups the doctor was again impressed with the speed and success of my healing and that my fingers had regained proper function with only slight loss of strength.
Raman Das Mahatyagi
Eczema in babies
My son was born in 1999 and when he was one year old he developed eczema that spread over his entire body. I had not been in Australia for very long and was previously living in Nepal so I did not have much knowledge about the medical system here. My wife advised me that we should take our son to the doctor to get some treatment for him. The doctor prescribed a cortisone cream to apply to our son’s skin every time after washing. Initially the eczema cleared slightly but soon the cream became ineffective and so I decided to treat him with Ayurvedic formulas both internally and externally. Within 3-4 days the medicine started to take effect and I continued the treatment for the next 2 months by which time his skin was clear. Since then I have only given him medicine occasionally when he needs it.
My daughter, who is now 1 year old, developed eczema all over her body and on her head, which is unusual, from the age of 6 months. I again used the same preparation that I had used for my son and had the same success. Her skin is now clear and healthy and I only give her the medicine when she has a small outbreak of eczema.
Raman Das Mahatyagi
Breast milk production
When my first child was born my wife wanted to breast feed him and had been taught by the hospital how to do it and the importance of it. However my wife was unable to produce enough breast milk for him and so had to supplement it with formula milk. She asked me to give her some medicine to help her to produce more milk. At the time I did not know which formula would be effective for her and so was unable to help her. She continued to feed our son with both breast and formula milk.
Since then I had many patients ask me for help with the same matter. I then decided to meditate on the problem and ask for guidance in choosing a formula. The formula I then made and prescribed to my patients proved to be very effective and after my wife gave birth to our second child I was able to give her the medicine as she was experiencing the same problems with milk production. When she asked me how long it would take to work I told her that if you were a person who was born and grew up in India it would take 7 days but because you are Australian it would take 10 days. She then asked me why this is and I said that she had mathematical mind and breast milk production is associated with the heart chakra and therefore if the thinking takes place in the mind it takes time for it to reach the heart.
After my wife had taken the medicine for 7 days she started to feel that her breast milk production was increasing and by the 10th day it was sufficient. When she started to produce too much milk I just reduced the dose and if the flow became too light I would increase it slightly. In this way the production of breast milk and dosage of the medicine can be chosen to suit the woman’s individual needs.
Raman Das Mahatyagi