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Naturopathy and Ayurveda

Author: Dev Sri Author Ranking Silver | Posted: 27-02-2008 | Views: 18 | Rating:  (52) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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The basic concepts of naturopathy have far reaching similarities with that of Ayurveda.

According to naturopathy the cause of all diseases is one and has same cure.

Naturopathy proclaims a morbid matter theory. According to this theory, accumulation of morbid matter in human body is basic reason for all kinds of diseases.

The second concept is of abnormal composition of blood and lymph.

The third concept is that diseases are caused due to lowered vitality.

Among the many principles of naturopathy, one can find that nature is the best healer and body has the capacity to restore its balanced, healthy state, suppressed diseases and holistic approach to treat the patient on a physical, mental, social (moral) and spiritual level.

According to naturopathy principles, body has self-curing capacity, which is suppressed by accumulation of morbid matter. Removal of this matter brings cure to the condition.

Unlike looking for specific causes for a disease, a naturopath or a naturopathy practitioner looks into the whole lifestyle of the person. His or her thinking process, sleeping hours, sexual indulgence, food habits, conduct, emotional barrage and many overlooked items.

Naturopathy in India got much mileage with Mahatma Gandhi promoting this kind of treatment as the most affordable treatment method for people of India. His quote 'Rama Nama (the name of Lord Rama) is the best natural treatment' is famous. It suggests one must have faith in his God and prayer is an important part of treatment.

The Origin of Naturopathy
Naturopathy is practiced in different forms in United States, Germany and India among many other civilizations. In India it started in early 1900s.

Unlike in the west, Indian naturopathy requires strict vegetarian regimen and yoga practices. Underlining concepts of Indian and western naturopathy bear some similarities. Both tell body has innate capacity to restore physical health.

Naturopathy also doesn't approve surgery and use of chemical drugs. Herbs, whole grain food items and other naturally available substances are used in naturopathy.

Naturopathy can include hydrotherapy, soil therapy, acupressure, aromatherapy and items like that.

Many of the treatment methods followed in naturopathy are not approved by most people of India and the scope of naturopathy is not anywhere near Ayurveda. However naturopathy institutes and training centers in India try to make a difference to this situation.
The concepts of naturopathy are really great to read about and listen to. More scientific research, documentation of treatments and compilation of case studies are needed before promoting naturopathy in full scale.

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