Naturopathy is a
form of treatment of diseases through elements of nature. Nature is made
of five elements - Jal ( water), Vayu (air), Agni (fire), Akash ( sky)
and Prithvi ( Earth). These elements also constitute our body. We get
sick when there is imbalance in these elements and body just reacts to
this imbalance by trying to get rid of impurities in form of cough,
vomiting, fever etc. Therefore, it is beneficial to cure diseases not
through drugs or surgery, but with help of these five elements of
nature. Naturopathy says that our bodily functions are guided by
nature's vital forces, therefore a holistic approach must be followed
for curing ailments. Body has natural tendency to heal and naturopathy
only facilitates the process of healing through energy of nature. There are six principles of Naturopathy :-
- Belief in nature's healing powers and in body's inherent tendency to heal itself
- Looking beyond symptoms to identify and treat underlying causes
- Adoption of least invasive and most natural ways to cure
- Teaching patients natural ways to maintain a good health
- Viewing body as an integration of physical and spiritual aspects
- Focussing on prevention, maintaining overall wellbeing
Methods
Methods followed in
treatment through Naturopathy vary with the kind of school, preferences
and skills of naturopath. Below are few popular techniques which have
benefited millions of people across the globe.
- Mud therapy:
Mud therapy is done with mud pack and mud bath. It is useful in curing
skin conditions such as boils, pimples and patches, and is also
effective in improving digestion. Mud absorbs toxins from the body,
relaxes the body and reduces swelling.
- Water Therapy:
Water is one of the most important elements of human body. Water
therapy utilizes water in cold and hot state for application on the
body. Water is also utilized in bathing/body packs, drinking water
therapy and enema
- Acupressure:
Human body has approximately 1000 acupressure points of which 90-100
are very useful in curing common ailments. Acupressure therapy could
cure many conditions and help in maintaining a good health. It is useful
in improving digestive system,heart, eyes and strengthening joints
- Massage Therapy:
This therapy is useful in improving blood circulation, toning muscles
and relieving fatigue. It also helps in opening up clogged pores of the
skin which is essential for letting harmful toxins go from the body with
sweat.
- Air Therapy:
Oxygen from green plants of nature is very beneficial for human body.
Therefore walk in fresh air is essential for overall wellbeing. This
must be combined with the right way of breathing.
- Color Therapy:
There exists a balance of colors in human body. When we fall sick this
balance is disturbed. Color therapy is helpful in reestablishing the
balance of colors in human body and curing the disorder.
Besides,
Yoga, Juice therapy,Diet, Fasting, Mudra therapy and Pyramid therapy
are also very popular. Naturopathy is a way of life which is close to
environment and methods that are followed in naturopathy brings one
close to the elements of nature. It strives to balance different
elements of human body on a physical and spiritual level to attain good
health. Benefits of naturopathy could only be understood by adopting it
under supervision of a trained practitioner.
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