This entire universe is controlled and governed by the Nature’s Law. Therefore anything that deviates from it becomes unnatural. This applies to human beings too.Thus a man when foregoes the nature’s law for his own pleasures and enjoyment she becomes unnatural, ie, diseased. Hence the way to get him back to the state of well being is to get him closer to the nature and this is what Naturopathy does.
This traditional system which is known for its spiritual aims has now been identified for its therapeutic applications too. The modern world is aware that most of the physical ailments are due to the stress that uproots at the mental level. Hence treatment requires working at all these levels. Yoga as a science does this through various techniques namely asana, pranayama, kriya, meditation etc.
· Asanas
· Pranayama
· Dhyanam (Meditation)
· Shadkriyas
This is a mode of treatment that uses water in all forms (ice, water and steam) at different temperatures (cold, hot, neutral) to get the desired therapeutic benefits. The different methods of employing hydrotherapy include baths like hip bath, spinal bath, immersion bath, arm and foot bath, steam bath etc, packs and compresses. This therapy brings about different physiological changes that include analgesic,expectorant, relaxant and eliminative effects. Its influence in improving circulation to the applied part is excellent which is inferred with the increased efficiency of the internal organs.
The use of clay to treat diseases is prevailing from ages. The modern form of this therapy uses mud collected, from a non polluted and non contaminated area which is then dried, powdered, and sieved. The paste made out of it is applied to the whole body or to particular parts as required. The application may be made directly on the body or applied as packs by means of wrapping it in a cotton cloth. Mud due to its ability to retain moisture for a longer duration can help in reducing swelling and pain It also brings pronounced circulatory and eliminative effects.
This is the systemic manipulation of the body parts smeared with oil. The Naturopathic massage is the Swedish type which is in the centripetal direction (toe to head). The therapeutic benefits are due to the manipulative movements like stroking, friction, kneading, percussion etc. This therapy is very effective in treating ailments like obesity, muscle spasms, insomnia, diabetes, joint pains due to its ability to mobilize fat, eliminate toxins, improve circulation etc .
This mode of treatment is the combination of exercise and electrotherapy. This helps in the reeducation and strengthening of muscles, alleviating pain, reducing swelling, improving circulation etc. These effects are brought about by different equipments like ultra sound, interferential therapy, infra red radiation, wax therapy.
It is a well known Chinese system of healing in which specific points in the body are pricked by specially made acupuncture needles. This system believes that diseases are the result of blockage in the flow of ‘chi’ – the life energy, which flows through the imaginary channels called meridians. Needling to specific acupuncture points removes the blockage in chi and thus the health is regained. The therapeutic benefits of it is scientifically explained and practiced. It is highly beneficial in treating disorders like migraine, asthma, insomnia, hemiplegia and other painful conditions.
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