NATUROPATHY DECODED
Healing
through naturopathy may be more effective than allopathy, but it does pose some
challenges
T HE BASIC precepts of naturopathy
are so logical no doctor could have a problem with it. After all, which doctor
would doubt the efficacy of a prescription that includes fresh air, sunshine,
exercise, meditation, breathing exercises, balanced nutrition, massages and
hydrotherapy? But here are the challenges it faces.
1. NOT A QUICK FIX
Naturopathy is a lifestyle
philosophy, whereas most patients want a quick fix. Naturopathy centres are
frequented by people looking for an escape from ill health. They do follow
healthy living for a while, but it doesn’t take them long to fall back into
their old patterns.
2. RESULTS TAKE TIME AND DEDICATION
In all natural treatments, results
take time and dedicated efforts by the patient and the doctor. But patience is
rare and lethargy, depression, and an addiction to old habits halt the process
of recovery.
3. FEW GOOD PRACTITIONERS
Unlike modern medicine, naturopathy
lacks good colleges, refresher courses, and continuous skill upgrades.
POPULAR NATUROPATHY TREATMENTS
Nutrition balance:
Balancing one’s nutrition with
emphasis on fresh foods, healthy portions and healthy cooking.
Hydrotherapy:
This includes drinking enough water,
waterjet therapy for the spine to energise spinal alignment, water exercises,
and hot water-cold water treatments.
Mud therapy:
Mud packs and massages improve blood
flow. Mud packs also draw out toxins through the skin.
Colonic irrigation and
enemas:
According to naturopathy, intestinal
health is the foundation of good health. Therefore, it emphasises on
detoxification through intestinal enemas and colonic cleansing.
Psychotherapy:
Naturopathy teaches de-stressing and
meditation techniques.
Reflexology and
acupressure:
Naturopathy is also excellent for
the management of lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, liver and
digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, obesity, back pain, arthritis, and
stress-related disorders.
SHIKHA SHARMA
HTBR12APR15
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