Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a Natural method of treatment in par with the principles of Nature cure. It does not work on a symptomatic level, but rather goes to the root cause of a disorder, and the purpose is to bring each individual to his or her natural harmonious self. The treatment methodologies adopted in Naturopathy do not cause any side effects, as every other healing agent, like Extracts, Oils, and Herbs used, are very much derived from our own Natural and wild resources.

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The theory of the five elements
According to Naturopathy, every person’s ultimate nature is both unified and whole. Which means his/ her body is made up of the elements of nature, namely the Prithivi (Earth). Akash (sky), Vayu(air). Jal(Water) and Tej (Fire) respond to the external influences. The composition of the body is affected by the influence of these five elements, which pervade universally in the internal and external environment. Any disease or disorder arises when there is an imbalance of the five elements of Nature. The strongest element in a person’s constitution has the highest tendency to increase and aggravate, and therefore, that person is susceptible to illness associated with an increase of that element. Our dominant trait (element) waits for stress, shock or fatigue to raise itself and lower the immune system and pulls us down with resulting disease.

Key Principles of Naturopathy:
The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae): Naturopathy recognizes the body's innate capacity to heal itself. Practitioners aim to support and enhance this natural healing process.

Identify and Treat the Cause (Tolle Causam): Naturopathy seeks to identify and address the underlying causes of illness, rather than just suppressing symptoms.

First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere): Naturopathy prioritizes gentle and non-invasive treatments that minimize the risk of harmful side effects.

Doctor as Teacher (Docere): Naturopaths educate their patients about their health and empower them to take responsibility for their well-being.

Treat the Whole Person (Tolle Totum): Naturopathy takes a holistic approach, considering the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of an individual's health.

Prevention: Naturopathy emphasizes preventing illness through education and the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits.

Naturopathic Treatments

Naturopathy utilise a wide range of therapies, which may include:

Nutritional Therapy: This entails providing dietary advice, supplementation, and detoxification to support overall health and address specific conditions.

Herbal Medicine: The use of medicinal plants to aid the body's healing processes.

Hydrotherapy: The therapeutic application of water in various forms and temperatures, including compresses, baths, and steam therapy.

Massage Therapy: Manual techniques are designed to relax muscles, improve circulation, and enhance overall well-being.

Acupuncture and Acupressure: Techniques that stimulate specific points on the body to balance energy flow and promote healing.

Mud Therapy: The application of mud packs and baths to cool the body, reduce inflammation, and enhance circulation.

Yoga Therapy: The use of yogic postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Counselling and Stress Management: Addressing emotional and psychological factors that may contribute to illness.

Fasting Therapy: Controlled periods of abstaining from food for detoxification and therapeutic benefits.

Light and Colour Therapy: The application of different wavelengths and colours of light to influence physical and mental health.

Magnet Therapy: Using magnetic fields on the body for pain relief and other therapeutic effects.

Punarva’s Naturopathy Approach

Naturopathy is a distinctive system of traditional and complementary medicine officially recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is increasingly seen as a valuable model for primary care.

To only treat the disease disregards the very foundation of constitutional Naturopathy Medicine, which works based on preventive medicine. The uniqueness of naturopathy lies in its prioritisation of therapeutic interventions for preventive care. We at Punarva emphasise the importance of foundational elements such as lifestyle-oriented self-care, nutrition, physical activity, and stress-management counselling as initial steps in the process of healing. Following the establishment of these core practices, the focus then shifts to clinical nutrition, which targets the pharmacologic effects of nutrients for specific health conditions, irrespective of the individual's nutritional status. This is subsequently supplemented by herbal medicine and hands-on manual therapies. This unique framework adopted by our mastered physicians provides a cogent complementary approach to conventional medicine which frequently emphasises over-the-counter medications, prescription therapies, or surgical interventions as primary treatment modalities.