Naturopathy: The Way of Healing

Naturopathy refers to holistic healing through care of body using natural ingredients of life instead of synthetic products. It is a combination of physical, mental and emotional well being of the body that finds the basic cause of diseases and its symptoms. Treatment of the disease according to the disease and the main focus is to diagnose it by most suitable natural methods such as botanical / herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, dietary and lifestyle modifications, vitamins / minerals supplements among others tools.

The principle of natural cure is founded on the theory of Panchamahabhutas, that the body is made of five universal elements – Space (Akash), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal) and Earth (Prithvi) and that diseases are caused due to an imbalance in the state of these elements.

Naturopathy blends traditional medicine with conventional healthcare to work with the body on a natural level. A doctor may use naturopathic methods to support modern treatments and surgeries. Naturopathy is a controversial field, as studies into it have not shown it to be consistently effective. It is sensible for people to consult a doctor before changing to or adding naturopathic treatments, as some therapies may interact with existing treatments.

Naturopathy is successful in the treatment of chronic conditions that don’t respond to conventional medicine. This includes, but is not limited to: fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, and digestive disorders. Acharya Mahaprajna Medical College & Hospital of Naturopathy and Yoga can help attain the optimal body healing through its experienced doctors and wide range of therapies with modern equipment.