Friday, April 24, 2015

HEALTH SPECIAL..................NATUROPATHY DECODED

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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