RETD. COLONEL’S COMEBACK 3 Heart Failures, to Walking Freely | Rajeev Srivastava's Story
In this YouTube testimonial hosted by Vishal Saini, retired Colonel Rajeev Shrivastava (65, Noida) and his wife Niti recount the severe health crisis he faced in late 2022‑early 2023, including three heart failures, extensive lung fluid accumulation requiring four large‑volume aspirations (total ~5.6 L), pneumonia, swelling, fungal infection, and a high medication load (12–15 tablets daily plus insulin). After joining the GoNature naturopathy program, guided by coach Jyoti Chaudhary and supported by Vishal Saini, the Colonel experienced dramatic clinical improvements: cessation of fluid buildup, resolution of lung and leg swelling, reduction of fungal infection, improved gut health, better eyesight, increased appetite, and significant lab improvements (blood urea, etc.). Medication count dropped from 15 to 2–3 tablets, insulin reduced from 12 U to 8 U, and overall energy and stamina returned, allowing him to walk freely, socialize, and resume normal activities. The testimonial highlights the roles of the program’s dietary and lifestyle guidance, the personal dedication of his wife Niti, and the coaching support of Jyoti, expressing deep gratitude and enthusiasm for the recovery and ongoing tapering of remaining medicines.
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So ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we have a very, very special guest with us today. We have with us Colonel Rajeev Shirvastav and Madam Shirvastav. Colonel sir is 65 years of age from Noida, and the coach is Jyoti Chaudhary. So I want to discuss some health history about Colonel sahab, and then we'll discuss, you know, how the journey was. So Colonel Uh, Shrivastava had 3 heart failures in the last 4 months before joining GoNature and felt very weak and breathless, could not walk even few steps. Now walks without any breathlessness. 40% heart muscles are dead, was weak and energyless, now feels energetic. He had pneumonia and only now in the reports only patch seen of the entire water is dried up and, uh, fluid in lungs. So he has gone through 4 times aspiration done or fluid drained was 1300 milliliters, 1800 milliliters from lungs, third time 1100 milliliters, and fourth time it was 2 liters. Now no aspiration required and water drying on its own, right? Uh, doctor has said first time in 2 years they could hear the air passage sound while checking lungs. Swelling is in lungs, in legs is gone, fungal infection is gone, bowel movement is fine, no fluid formations in lungs now. Right, skin color improved, uh, earlier used to have, uh, look dark and sick, getting compliments from people. He had stopped meeting and visiting friends, now started socializing with friends and family. Energy and stamina has increased, goes for walk. Hunger has increased, hernia problem has improved, eyesight improved, blood urea levels come down remarkably, sits and stands up on his own, uh, gut health improved. And medicines which are stopped— he was taking, uh, 12 medicines are stopped, 2-3 medicines are still going in the coming 2-3 months that will also be tapered. So, um, and his insulin has also been tapered. Few insulin is still there. I think, uh, 12 units he was taking, now he's taking 8 units, but soon this will also be tapered. And out of 15 tablets that he was taking in one day, 12 tablets has been gone. So ladies and gentlemen, let me please invite Colonel Rajiv and Madam, uh, Colonel Rajiv Shivastava and Madam Shivastava over to you, sir. How has been your journey?
Yeah, well, it all started in 2022.
Yes, sir.
When I had a swelling in my leg, I had my NDA get-together. There I found swelling on my leg. I went to the doctors and the doctors couldn't give me any reply. On 31st August '23, I had my first heart failure. Thereafter, by 14th of December, I had my second heart failure. And the third heart failure took place on 4th of January. Vishal, that is the time when I saw GoNature and I saw the program of GoNature because my wife used to keep looking for options. Can I take over?
Yes.
So thank you so much, Vishal and GoNature. I mean, this has been a journey from hopelessness to hope. That is what I can say. So it was like he was taking around 16 tablets a day, almost bedridden. At the most he could manage going to the washroom, but yes, lying on the bed, not being able to do anything. Medicines, we were taking care of him, caregiving was there, the best that could be done. But you know, the thing was, it has been a journey. Like, it happened in 2023. We joined much later. I wish I had found your program earlier. And thank you for that, that I opted for your intro talk that was there. And I remember he getting so angry, "Kya kya karte re toh?" I remember, I think we paid initially ₹47. Says, "Kit hi kya hai, woh toh jyada amount nahi hai, but why go in for all that?" And it was— he was getting irritated, he was sitting there. Listening to everything that was happening. And by the time the program was coming to an end, he said, 'I want to join Gold Membership.' And I said, 'Vishal Saini said that I have to attend the high workshop first.' He said, 'No, I can't wait.' And that is when I contacted the person concerned and I said, 'I can't wait.' He says, 'It has to be immediate.' And I had to do all those You know, that initial hard work, simply because— and that is how he became a Gold Member and we started our journey with Jyoti Ji. I'm so grateful to her for her patience and for her guidance. It has been every small thing she has been taking care of. Thank you, thank you so much.
Thank you so much, thank you so much, Colonel Shivastava and Madam Shivastava. Let me come to the Angel Coach, Jyoti Chaudhary. So, Jyoti, Madam, over to you. How has been the journey?
Yeah, yeah, uh, thank you so much, Colonel Rajiv and Niti, uh, for coming for this testimonial. And before I move on, I must say Niti also is my Gold client now. Yes, after taking care of Rajiv and seeing the kind of improvement he showed, she also has enrolled for, uh, Gold. So a very good evening to each one sitting in the room. And good evening, Vishal and Kanurajiv and Niti. Yeah, Vishal, to begin with, I think I really need to thank you for believing in me, for giving me this huge responsibility. As Niti said, the way she has taken a decision, I think when I, you know, got a call from Niti, actually I was totally flabbergasted. I was speechless. I Actually, I was nervous. I just didn't know how I'm going to handle this case of a person, of an army official personnel who has so many heart failures, lung issues, diabetes, like endless issues. How am I going to deal with it? I think it wouldn't have been possible without Vishal Saini's guidance, your constant support, your belief in me. Having faith in me. That's what made me move forward. And coming to Niti and Rajiv, I think they have been the most wonderful couple. How devoted Niti was to Rajiv has to be seen because, you know, she has been running pillar to post like a strong pillar of strength for Rajiv. And all the improvement which you have just mentioned is because of Niti's strong will her, you know, kind of dream to see her husband in good health. She actually did not worry about what's happening to her until the time I told her, 'Niti, you also need to take care of yourself.' She was such a devoted— she's such a devoted wife, you know. Whatever kashya, kala, she's been running pillar to post just to arrange things. And she tells me, 'Jyoti, subah hoti hai tumhe shuru hoti hai, sham hoti hai tu is Rajiv.' You know, it was so, so, so overwhelming for me at times. So, uh, uh, you know, actually it gives me pride in, uh, you know, saying that I took care of yourself and I, I, you know, I helped you to reverse your health issues in whatever little way I, I could. So thank you so much, Nidhi and Colonel Rajeev, for believing in me, for giving me this opportunity, and I really pray and wish that whatever little is left, 2-3 medicines are left, that also very soon they will be reversed. And more power to both of you. Thank you so much. Thank you.
Gratitude to you, heartfelt gratitude. I mean, the way you have taken care, the way you have handled us. You know, at times when Rajiv was ready to give up, you gave me that thing, you know, go ahead, don't give up, don't give up. But it was because of your dedication to Jyothiji that things happened the way they have happened.
Happened.
That Rajiv has been able to get over his— you know, he didn't want to have millet so much, but now he's ready to have millets. Khichdi ko hai baat nahi kaalenge, sab kuch hai. So all those things earlier, you know, food used to be an issue when it started. There were times when he was ready to give up also, but I said, see, it is with your willingness that we took this program, how can you let it be? And then there was this thing, if you remember, I had called you and told you that he is choking over his food. That, I think, was amazing. That was amazing, absolutely. The way you gave me that little thing to do with water, and it worked. Within 3 days, he was okay. So that was something so amazing, I can't tell you.
Not only that, the thing Vishal, which I liked most was when I was listening to your program, initially I got irritated. Then I said, and it's not much of an amount, but I was convinced.
I was convinced.
She was convinced. But I said, let me give it a try. And I saw your programs thereafter, one after the other. And the more I saw it fit, Vishal convinced me more and more that it was possible by naturopathy to cure yourself. Your story yourself was inspiring, and thereafter the actions that Jyoti ji and you took to help me out were wonderful.
Thank you.
So it's heartfelt gratitude for GoNature, for Vishal Saini, and for Jyoti Chaudhary ji.
Colonel Rajiv has served the country and he gave us a chance to serve him, so I think their debt of gratitude actually is to be paid to you. Thank you so much. Thank you.
Thank you so much. Thank you. We are grateful.
Everybody just type MPTY for Colonel Rajiv, Madam Niti, and Jyoti Chaudhary Madam. Just type MPTY. More power to you. Thank you so much, ma'am. Thank you so much, Jyoti Chaudhary Ma'am. Amazing story, you know. Thank you so much. More power to both, all of you. Thank you.