Naturopathy
Bhakti Yog Ashram TrustNaturopathy is the modern and more systematized form of ancient knowledge of healing through Nature. The concept of naturopathy was present in ancient times in the school of Hippocrates’ treatment as ‘VIS Medicatrix Nature’ (healing power of nature).
Naturopathy is a system of medicine. aimed to diagnose and treat any human ailments, pain and injury through the use of natural elements, mainly 5 in number – Space, Air, fire, water and earth (Panch Mahabhutas). It seeks to promote health by using the body’s life force and inner protecting mechanism. It emphasises treatment of the whole person rather than just treating the disease.
Basic Principles of Naturopathy
1. The body heals itself.
2. The main cause of disease is enervation.
3. The deposit of metabolic end-products in the body is a disease
4. Acute disease is a remedial process itself and a cure.
5. Food is a building material and does not increase the vitality. 6. Fasting provides an opportunity for the body to heal itself. عمل
7. Germs do not cause the disease but are found in the diseased Condition. 8. Exercise or physical activity keeps the balance between nutrition and drainage.
9. All the therapies of the Naturopathy System of treatment are aimed at detoxification

