What Is Naturopathy?
Naturopathy: A Brief History
Naturopathy or Nature Cure, as it is also known, is originally a European approach to Healing that made use of hydrotherapy, nutrition, massage, fasting and exercise. Naturopathy took birth in the UK in the early 1700s where it was mainly centred around hydrotherapy. By the early 1800’s it had made its way to Germany where it really began to take shape as a system of Healthcare, leading to the emergence of well-known Naturopaths such as Vincenz Priessnitz and Father Sebastian Kniepp.
By the early 1900s Naturopathy experienced a surge of popularity in the United States when it was introduced and practiced with great success, by Benedict Lust. From the outset Hydrotherapy was at its core with many volumes being written, culminating in the work of J.H Kellog, Rational Hydrotherapy.
While both the development and practice of Naturopathy appear to have been very much neglected in the West since the 1940s, what is little known is that during that period it took strong birth in India, having been popularised by Mahatma Gandhi who was a very inspired Naturopath. Robert from Nature Heal was interviewed by the National Institute of Naturopathy based in Pune, India on the achievements of Gandhiji as a Naturopath. Take a look at the interview below:
Today India is the modern day home of Naturopathy where it has been fully developed and expanded such that for the past 30 years it has been recognised by the Government of India as a primary System of Healthcare. In India there are Naturopathic Hospitals, also known as Nature Cure Hospitals, which are government approved.
Naturopathy: What’s Involved?
The Indian model of Naturopathic Healthcare integrates different healing modalities from both the East and the West to form an astoundingly effective and truly holistic approach to Healing.
• Nutrition & Juicing
• Fasting
• Hydrotherapy
• Massage & Physiotherapy
• Yoga Therapy
• Acupuncture
What is it used for?
Naturopathy is very much a system of cleansing the body to promote health and wellness and is highly effective in the management of lifestyle disorders, particularly those associated with the Metabolic Syndrome. This includes high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol, abdominal weight gain and type II diabetes. Naturopathy however is not just limited to that. It is also very effective in the following areas:
• Muscular: Back pain & sciatica, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, body pain.
• Structural: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.
• Digestion: Constipation, IBS, gastritis, inflammatory bowel disorder, gall stones.
• Skin: Psoriasis, eczema.
• Urinary: Enuresis, overactive bladder, UTI.
• Respiratory: Asthma, COPD, emphysema.
• Menstruation: PMS, dysmenorrhoea, PCOS, thyroid.
• General: Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, low mood.
Because the majority of today’s illnesses are associated with our lifestyle choices, Nature Cure educates all those who come through its doors on realigning with correct lifestyle habits. This set of simple but important guides provides a template for both the prevention of illness and more importantly the promotion of health for the future. People are encouraged to attend Nature Cure Hospitals periodically, even when no illness exists. According to Naturopathy, a Clean Body is a Healthy Body.
At Nature Heal we’ll provide you with a structured Internal Hygiene Plan and walk you through the processes step by step. Straight forward, this plan is designed to be incorporated into your lifestyle with minimum fuss. Included is a 1 2 1 Skype Call, 5 coaching calls and anytime Whatsapp support, to transition you to a state of health, vitality and energy. When you eliminate the toxic load your energy levels increase, your mood improves and it’s also very common to lose abdominal fat too. Try it.
For more information on holistic healthcare and the fundamental principles that guide its practice watch our documentary on YouTube, Nature Cure: The Revival or check out our 2 minute trailer. This was recorded in some of the very top Naturopathic Hospitals in India and contains interviews with leading doctors as well as patients that were receiving treatments. Nature is the Best Healer!
