Introduction to naturopathy and yoga

Basic introduction of treatments used by the system of naturopathic and yoga

1. INTRODUCTION TO
NATUROPATHY AND YOGA
Presented By:
Dr Apoorva Mukund

2. Definition (Naturopathy)
•"Naturopathy is a system of treatment which recognizes the
existence of the vital curative force within the body."
•It aids human system to remove the cause of disease i.e. toxins
by expelling the unwanted and unused matters from human
body for curing diseases.

4. PanchaMahabhutas( 5 Elements)

5. Different Modalities of Naturopathy
•Hydrotherapy
•Manipulative therapy
•Mud therapy
•Acupressure & Acupuncture
•Chromotherapy
•Magnet therapy
•Heliotherapy
•Fasting therapy
•Diet therapy

6. Hydrotherapy
•It is the treatment of disorders using different forms of water
•Hydrotherapy additionally uses its temperature effects, as in hot
& cold baths, saunas, wraps, etcand in all its forms-solid, fluid,
vapour, ice and steam, internally and externally.
•Water is used in many forms in treatment. The various forms of
treatments are:-
Compresses and Fomentation
Baths
Jetspraymassages
Immersion Baths
Enema
Colon Hydrotherapy

9. Manipulative Therapy
Manual therapy, ormanipulative therapy, is a physical treatment
primarily used byphysical therapists,totreat musculoskeletal
pain and disability; it mostly includes kneading and manipulation
of muscles,joint mobilizationandmanipulation
It includes:
•Chiropractic
•Osteopathy
•Massage

10. Massage therapy
•Massage is an excellent form of passive exercise.
•Massage involves acting on and manipulating the body with
pressure –structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving –
tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical
aids.

11. Types of massage
•Swedish massage
•Deep tissue massage
•Trigger point massage
•Prenatal massage
•Sports massage
•Hot stone massage
•Aromatherapy massage
•Reflexologymassage

13. Mud therapy
•Mud therapyis the process of using one of the natural element
of the universe for healing purpose
•the mud used for this should be clean and taken from 3 to 4 ft.
depth from the surface of the ground and alsofrom areas
where hot spring water can combine with volcanic ash
Used in the form of:
Local application
Mud bath

14. Acupressure and Acupuncture
•Acupressureis 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 and the body’s life force to
aid healing.
•Acupunctureis the procedure of inserting and manipulating
fine filiform needles into specific points on the body to relieve
pain or for therapeutic purposes.

15. •Neurophysiological basis of
acupuncture
•Motor and pain control
•Viscerosomaticreflex

16. Chromotherapy
•Seven coloursof Sun rays have different therapeutic effects
•Water and oil exposed to sun for specified hours in coloured
bottles and colouredglasses, are used as devices of Chromo
Therapy for treating different disorders.

17. 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.

18. •Hematogenic changes
•Action on bone
•Cellular action
•Action on cancer cells

19. Heliotherapy
•Light therapy—orphototherapy, classically referred to
asheliotherapy—consists either of exposure todaylightor
some equivalent form of light as a treatment forseasonal
affective disorder(SAD), or exposure of the skin to
specificwavelengthsof light usingpolychromaticpolarised
lightto treat a skin condition.

20. Fasting therapy
•Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or
all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
•A fast may be total or partial concerning that from which one
fasts, and may be prolonged or intermittent as to the period of
fasting.
•Fasting is an important treatment modality for health
preservation.

22. Cancer cells Normal
cells
Fasting
continues to proliferate
Stops proliferation and
ATP utilisation
chemotherapy
More damage Less damage
Fasting and cancer

23. Diet therapy
•Diet therapyis the branch of dietetics concerned with the use
of foods fortherapeuticpurpose. It is method of eating
prescribed by a physician to improve health.
•Diet therapyusually involves the modification of an
existingdietarylifestyle to promote optimum health.

24. Definition (Yoga therapy)
•Yoga therapyis a type of therapy that uses yoga postures, breathing
exercises, meditation, and guided imagery to improve mental and
physical health.
•The holistic focus of yoga therapy encourages the integration of mind,
body, and spirit.

25. Integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT)

26. NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE OVERVIEW
Naturopathy is guided by a unique set of principles that recognize the
body’s innate healing capacity, emphasize disease prevention, and
encourage individual responsibility to obtain optimal health
NATUROPATHIC APPROACH TO HEALTH
In naturopathic theory, illness is viewed as a process of disturbance to
health and subsequent recovery in the context of natural systems.
Many things can disturb optimal health, such as poor nutrition, chronic
stress, or toxic exposure. The goal of the physician is to restore health
by identifying and minimizing these disturbances