How to stay fit using Naturopathy
Naturopathy can treat life-style induced ailments that are even chronic in nature such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, upper respiratory tract infection and skin diseases, etc. The therapy is about detoxifying the body and taking people back to basics. There is no set formula as therapies are chosen keeping in mind specific needs of the person.Diet plays a vital role in healing along with the therapies. As one goes into detoxification mode, naturopaths advise bland, boiled food at least till the time therapy is on. To aid healing, yoga, prayer and meditation also go hand in hand in this form of alternate treatment.
The five elements of Naturopathy:
Earth: People are given mud therapy that includes mud bath, mud packs, mud massage. Mud therapy conditions include chronic gastric ailments, skin diseases etc.
Water: This is called hydro-therapy. Water is on the major components of naturoopathy. It acts as stimulant and anti-pyretic which reduces fever and improves kidney function among other things.
Air: It is important to expose a person to fresh air post massage. In some cases, mud bath is given in open air to maximize benefit.
Ether: Ether denotes a vacuum and the treatment modality involves fasting therapy in accordance with the patient's condition.
The Sun: Fifth modality is the sun therapy, where those undergoing treatment are made to soak up sunlight in different surroundings. There are cabins that have different colored windows for a thermalium sun bath. Sun rays are known to have an invigorating effect and are also good for blood circulation that relax the body and bring the peace to the mind.
What to expect during treatment?
- Complete/partial fasting with water or fruit diet
- Bland food
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Underwater Massage
- Mud packs
- Sun bathing
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