Treatment Details
Acupressure
Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers or any blunted objects to press key points called as ‘Acu Points’ (Energy stored points) on the surface rhythmically on the skin to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities.
When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood.
BENEFITS:
1.Induces relaxation and restores balance.
2.It improves blood circulation, lowers muscle tension and endorphin simulation.
3.Stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic system.
The therapeutic touch stimulates certain chemicals in the brain that boost the immune system to lift depression and relieve stress.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is the treatment of various diseases carried out by inserting very fine needles into the specific points of the body. Insertions take place on the surface of the body through the skin, which, theoretically, have the ability to alter various biochemical and physiological conditions in order to achieve the desired effect.
👉How does it work?
According to traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of “yin” and “yang” of the life force known as “qi,” pronounced “chi.” Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces.
Qi is said to flow through meridians, or pathways, in the human body.
These meridiens and energy flows are accessible through 350 acupuncture points in the body.
Inserting needles into these points with appropriate combinations is said to bring the energy flow back into proper balance.
Some experts have used neuroscience to explain acupuncture. Acupuncture points are seen as places where nerves, muscles, and connective tissue can be stimulated. The stimulation increases blood flow, while at the same time triggering the activity of the body’s natural painkillers.
DIFFERENT TREATMENT METHODS
- CUPPING METHOD
- EAR ACUPUNCTURE
- ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
- MOXIBUSTION
👉BENEFICIAL IN CONDITION LIKE-
- low back pain
- neck pain
- osteoarthritis
- knee pain
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Headache and migraine
Diet Therapy
Let Food Be Thy Medicine And Medicine Be Thy Food.
Diet is an important component of Naturopathic disease management. Naturopathy regards food as medicine and promotes consuming natural, unprocessed foods. Diet is classified differently in Naturopathy than modern medicine. In Naturopathy, diet is classified as acidic or alkaline, live or dead foods, and more emphasis is placed on consuming raw foods over cooked foods.
Naturopathy believes chronic disease results from toxins in the body due to low vitality and impaired digestion and metabolism from consuming processed, devitalized foods, making diet a key factor in health and disease.
Types of Naturopathic Diets:
ELIMINATIVE DIET
This diet is to get rid of all the morbid wastes accumulated in the digestive system. These are mostly toxic and are the root cause of most diseases. Juices and soups are administered under this diet. This includes lemon juice, citric fruits, tender coconut water, vegetable soups, buttermilk, and wheat-grass juice etc.
SOOTHING DIET
Consists of simple and easy to digest foods which are light on the stomach. Examples of soothing foods are fresh ripe fruits, salads, steamed vegetables, sprouts, vegetable chutney, etc.
CONSTRUCTIVE DIET
A wholesome diet is administered which consists of foods prepared with wholewheat flour, unpolished rice, millet, pulses, sprouts, yogurt, etc.
Panchakarma
Panchakarma is a treatment program for the body, mind, and consciousness that cleanses and rejuvenates. Treatment is unique in the sense that it includes preventive, curative and promotive actions for various diseases.
It is based on Ayurvedic principles, every human is a unique phenomenon manifested through the five basic elements of Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.
Panchakarma are 5 (five) in number; hence the term PANCHA (five) – KARMA (procedures).
in disease.
1.Emesis (VAMANA)
2.Purgation (VIRECHANA),
3.Medicated enemas (BASTI)
4.Medicated nasal oils (NASYA)
5.Toxic bloodletting (RAKTAMOKSHAN)
THE PROCESS OF PANCHAKARMA CONSISTS OF
1.POORVA KARMA (PRE PROCEDURE)
This is the preparatory procedure required before the main procedure to enable a person to receive the full benefits of the main treatment.
It consists of two main processes – Snehan (oleation) and Swedan (fomentation).
Snehan
Snehan is an oil massage. Oil is applied to the entire body with a particular type of massage that helps the toxins to move toward the gastrointestinal tract.Oil massage also makes the superficial and deep tissues soft and supple, thus helping to remove stress and nourish the nervous system. Snehan is given daily for three to seven days, as indicated.
SVEDANA
SVEDANA is sudation or sweating and is given every day immediately following the snehan. An herbal concoction may be added to the steam to further loosen the toxins from the individual. Svedana liquefies the toxins and increases the movement of toxins into the gastrointestinal tract.
After three to seven days of snehan and svedana, the doshas become well “ripened.” A particular panchakarma method is then given according to the individual’s constitution and disorder, prakriti and vikruti, respectively.
2.Pradhan Karma (operative procedure)
On completion of the Pre procedure it is decided which of these are to be done depending upon the proximity of the waste. An increased level of upper respiratory tract waste shall call for Vamana. Similarly, a lower gastro accumulation of waste calls for a Virechanam.
Paschaat Karma ( The post-PROCEDURE)
Dietary regimen to restore the body’s digestive and absorptive capacity to its normal state.
Benefits of Panchkarma Therapy
1.Purification of the Body and Soul: This therapy is the ultimate solution to get rid of all impurities and toxins from the body and thus purifies the mind, body and soul.
2.Basis for Complete Wellbeing: Panchakarma therapy is one of the finest ways to achieve a healthy and stress-free body.
3.Balancing the vitiated doshas
4.strengthen your immune system and become more resistant to illness.
Fasting Therapy
According to Naturopathy, the root cause of most of the diseases is the accumulation of toxic matter in the digestive system. Fasting is considered as one of the most important methods of nature cure. In Naturopathy, fasting is practiced to enable nature to perform its cleansing process in the body, without any hindrance, and without any additional load of food to digest.
The digestive organs are given a rest, to enable them to regain their health and work efficiently. As per Naturopathy, initially, one should fast for a limited period of time and then gradually increase the time period.
One should break the fast with juice, vegetable juice, soups, and fruits. But the best and the safest way of fasting is the lime juice fasting. Before fasting, the bowel should be completely empty. Rest is advised during fasting
BENEFITS OF FASTING-
1.It provides great time for our digestive system to get some rest and revitalize
2.Decrease in blood sugar levels –
3.Lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides
4.During the first week you will be surprised at how little food you actually need to be full. For some people it can lead to the whole new way of consuming food.
5.Normalize ghrelin levels, the hunger hormone, after a the first few days of fasting
6.Chance to get your body in shape as it is a tool for weight loss.
7.Lower coronary heart disease risk by decreasing fat mass.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy is one of the most effective treatment methods for treating and preventing pain and injury of various sources,
The specific- purpose driven exercises and manipulating can remove pain, strengthen muscles prevent recurrence, and improve bodily function remarkably.
The primary focus of physiotherapy is to assess and diagnose the problem, then plan and administer treatment programs that aim to restore function or minimise dysfunction after disease or injury.
The core skills used by physiotherapists include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, advice and teaching to facilitate recovery and help people reach their maximum physical potential.
HYDROTHERAPY
One of the treatment modalities of naturopathic medicine that deals with the use of water in various forms (ice, water, steam) at various temperatures, for various time periods, to treat diseases is known as Hydrotherapy. It uses the curative properties of water in the treatment of various ailments in the form of packs, compresses, baths and steam baths (back, spine, arm, leg), (chest, heart, throat) packs, local steam etc.
Throughout the beginning of time, hydrotherapy has been used to treat pain. The physiologic and bio-dynamic qualities of water are used to decrease pain and promote body function. A fundamental grasp of the various hydrotherapy procedures used for the treatment purpose. Some physical characteristics of water such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, refraction, and specific heats are responsible for the therapeutic effect of water.
Water has a wide range of physiological effects. The cardiovascular, pulmonary, circulatory, autonomic, and renal systems all experience these effects. The physiologic and therapeutic effects reported in individuals with musculoskeletal pain are most suited for those patients who are experiencing pain. The main therapeutic benefit of hydrotherapy are the encouragement of muscle relaxation, reduction of muscle spasm, and improvement of ease of movement.
Yoga therapy
Yoga therapy is a somatic (mind body ) therapy of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the teachings and practices of Yoga.”
Including different yogic physical posture,breathing,meditation, mantra chanting according to person needs.
Essentially Yoga Therapy is the therapeutic application of yogic techniques, to help people manage and/or to alleviate a range of physical, emotional and mental health concerns. Yoga Therapy techniques empowers and supports individuals to manage and improve their health condition and encourage overall well-being.
Benefits of yoga therapy
- Helpful in dealing with chronic pain.
- Coping with the stress.
- Managing sporadic anxiety as well as anxiety disorders.
- Develop a new relationship with their body through the practice of yoga.
- Begin to notice the ever-changing internal landscape of sensations, thoughts, and emotions.
- Sleep improvements.
- Increases active participation in life.
- Improved Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and overall Cardiac Health.
- Improved respiratory functions and oxygen level of the body.
- Improved Digestion and Defecation.
- Increased Physical, Mental and Emotional Strength.
- Improves posture,flexibility,balanace and range of movement.
Magnet Therapy
Magnet therapy is a clinical system in which human ailments are treated and cured through the application of magnets to the body of the patients. It is the simplest, cheapest and entirely painless system of treatment with almost no side or after effects. The only tool used is the magnet.
Magnetic treatment is applied directly to the body parts by the therapeutic magnets available in different powers or as general treatment to the body. Also magnetic belts are available for different parts e.g. Abdomen, knee, wrist etc. Magnetic necklaces, glasses and bracelets are also used for treatment.
Benefits
1.Helps in balancing the energy;
2.Improves circulation to the applied area
3.Increases the warmthness in the body.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a passive form of exercise and is prevalent since ancient times. Massage basically manipulates the soft tissues of the body, scientifically.
The manipulation is done with pressure, including tension, motion, or vibration practiced manually or even mechanically. The therapy can be applied to different tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, and/or organs of the gastrointestinal system.
There are seven fundamental modes of manipulation in massage and these are: Touch, effleurage (stroking), friction (rubbing), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), vibration (shaking or trembling) and Joint movement. Movements vary according to disease condition and parts applied.
Another form of massage helpful in most ailments are the vibratory massage, Powder massage, Water massage, Dry massage. Powders of neem leaves, rose petals and are also used as lubricants for massage.
Benefits of massage
The general massage, dealing with all parts of the body, is highly beneficial in many ways.
- It tones up the nervous system,
- Influences respiration and quickens the elimination of poisons and waste material from the body through the various eliminative organs such as the lungs, skin, kidneys and bowels
- It also boosts blood circulation and metabolic processes.
- A massage removes facial wrinkles, helps to fill out hollow cheeks and neck and eases stiffness, sore muscles and numbness
- The benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression,
- Temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety.
- Theories behind what massage might do include blocking nociception (gate control theory), activating the parasympathetic nervous system which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, preventing fibrosis or scar tissue, increasing the flow of lymph, and improving sleep but such effects are yet to be supported by well designed clinical studies.
Mud Therapy
Mud therapy is very simple & effective treatment modality. Mud is one of the five elements of nature having immune impact on the body in health & sickness.
Mud retains moisture for a long time, when applied once the body part it causes cooling.
Mud is capable of absorbing number of toxins from body that benefits the body in prevention of many diseases.
Earth is rich in so many minerals & Nutrients which can heal our body holistically
It also helps to improve skin texture and color.
PREPARATION OF MUD PACK
Mud packs are made with clay that is obtained from 10 centimeters under the earth. It is made sure that the mud does not contain pebbles, compost or any impurities. It is poured into warm water to form a smooth paste. The mixture is left to stand in order to cool and spread afterwards into a cloth strip that can vary in size as per needs. Generally, black soil from around water bodies is regarded as suitable for mud therapy.
HOW IS IT APPLIED?
Cooled mud is poured into a cloth strip and made into a bandage. This is placed over the affected area of the body, and covered with a protective material such as flannel. For adults, the mud pack can be around 20 X 10 X 2.5 cm in dimensions. The dimensions of the mud treatment cloth should vary on the basis of the patients needs. The body region that is to be treated thus has to be fomented at first for around 5 or 10 minutes until it is heated up well enough. It is then that mud is directly applied over the affected area for 5 – 15 minutes, based on the response that is needed.
WHY IT WORKS?
Excess amount of heat places stress on the system and gives rise to various disorders. Soil is found to retain moisture for a longer period, and when applied on the body it can cool down the system. It technically soaks up heat from the system. It is found to be effectual in eliminating excess heat from the body. It helps in the degeneration of morbid matter.
BENEFITS-
1.Gives a cooling effect
2.Mud are refreshing,invigorating and vitalizing.
3.It relaxes the muscles,improves blood circulation and helps to regulate the metabolism.
4.Useful in condition of inflammation/swelling and relieve pain.
5.Helps in elimination of toxin from the body.
6.Anti aging effects.
Helpful in condition like-skin problem,eye problems,digestion problems,stress and headaches,joint and muscle problems.
Precautions–
Mud should be properly clean before using it and should not apply to open skin wound and people who catch cold easily should avoid it .
Naturopathy
Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.” – Greg Anderson
NATUROPATHY
The term ‘naturopathy’ is derived partly from a Latin word, ‘natura’, and a Greek word, ‘pathos’, suggesting natural healing for all sufferings. The treatment of any health disorder in this system will be with or through nature. No drug is use.
Naturopathic medicine is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself., being unnatural and manmade.
A naturopath begins with a patient’s consultation focusing on lifestyle, medical history, body language and emotional state as well as a physical examination. Doctors here will not prescribe drugs, but if one is using already, considering the health condition of the patient, doctors may help taper down the doses gradually and will integrate other conventional medical approaches such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, diet and lifestyle counselling with naturopathic treatments. Counselling includes making patients aware of the cause of illness.