Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that employs an array of pseudoscientific practices branded as “natural”, “non-invasive”, or promoting “self-healing”. The ideology and methods of naturopathy are based on vitalism and folk medicine, rather than evidence-based medicine (EBM)
Common Naturopathy Treatments
Mud Therapy
Mud is supposed to be one of the best remedies for ailments and thus used as a means of alternative medicines. It relieves the bodys from internal congestion and enhances blood circulation. It is also used in cosmetology as it contains natural moistures.
Shatkarma Therapy
Shatkarma means shat “six” karma “action” the shatkarma consist of six groups of purification practices. The aim of hatha yoga and, therefore, of the shatkarma is to create harmony between the two major pranic flows, ida and pingala, thereby attaining physical and mental purification and balance
Hydro Therapy
The term hydrotherapy is derived from the Greek words Hydro-Water and Therapeia – Healing Hydro or aquatic therapy is a method of using the physical aspect of water for medical and relaxing treatments. Water has proved its medical significance for a very long time. The up-thrust or buoyancy is used for reducing the pressure effect of gravity on the skeletal structure. The human body reacts to the increased hydro-static pressure by dilating the arterial blood vessels. The resistance or drag of the water is a property, which is used for muscle strengthening. The force/speed relationship obeys the rules of isokinetic training of muscle power. The buoyancy of water minimizes the efforts of gravity on the weight bearing Joints, spinal column and ligaments. The entire therapy improves balance and coordination. Water is an excellent medium for applying temperature energy [warmth] and changes of temperature to the human body both local overall.
Upvaas Therapy
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. The word id derived from the old English , ‘ Feastan’ means to fast, observe, be strict. In Sanskrit ‘ Vrath’ means ‘determination’ and ‘Upavasa’ means ‘ near to God’.A fast may be total or partial concerning that from which one fasts, and may be prolonged or intermittent as to the period of fasting. Fasting is an important treatment modality for health preservation. In fasting, mental preparedness is an essential pre-condition. Prolonged fasting should be done only under the supervision of a competent Naturopath.
Magnet Therapy
Magnetic field therapy uses different kinds of magnets on the body to help boost your overall health. It may also help treat certain conditions.
There are several types, including:
- Static Magnetic Field Therapy
- Electrically Charged Magnetic Therapy (Electromagnetic Therapy)
- Magnetic Therapy with Acupuncture
Colour Therapy
Colour therapy, also known as chromotherapy, incorporates colour into one’s treatment, whether it be through the use of coloured lights, specific daily colour choices (i.e., clothing, paint colours, etc.), or coloured imagery. It is a practice rooted in ayurvedic medicine and is practised globally, particularly in areas of Japan, India, and Egypt
Nutrition & Diet
Diet therapy is a broad term for the alteration or adoption of a diet to prevent or treat a disease or to simply promote optimum health. In some cases, an alternative dietary lifestyle plan may be developed to eliminate certain foods to reclaim health
Most common problem treated with Naturopathy are :
- Abdominal disorders
- Acne
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Bronchial Asthma
- Chronic Constipation
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Gastritis
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperacidity
- Hypertension
- Jaundice
- Leucorrhoea
- Migraine
- Obesity
- Piles (Haemorrhoids)
- Pimples
- Sinusitis
- Skin Disorders
- Ulcers