Universally Acclaimed Ayurveda Benefits

Ayurveda is one of the most pragmatic treasures our country possesses today; it is an age old medicinal tradition developed by ancient saints yet widely accepted by scientists across the globe. Ayurvedic medical treatment, kept at par with allopathy, is an extremely natural and harmless cure to many major-minor ailments, having no side-effects. The Ayurvedic medicines are made of natural herbs, extremely high in nutrition with extensive healing values. And not only natural but also, way cheaper in comparison to other costly alternative drugs available.

Ayurvedic herbs can be put to multiple applications like medicinal purposes, relaxation massages, and beauty treatments for hair and skin as well as for calming anxiety and stress with its pure therapeutic aroma oils. Ayurveda elongates its roots from 5000 years back and is the essence of our entire Hindu Vedic medicinal tradition. It is the perfect blend of science and tradition applied beautifully to the miraculous cure of diseases and medicinal problems. Not just curative, it is a powerful preventive medicine to inhibit a malady before it occurs. 

Along with curing an ailment, Ayurveda broadly centers on the absolute well-being of the person, attaining equilibrium and establishing connection between the human body, mind and soul. Developers and devotees of Ayurveda believe in the theory that everything in the universe, living or non-living, is associated and thus, affected by one another. Ayurveda strongly advocates a holistic approach towards the human body by helping in proper digestion, cleansing of the immunity system, boasting up energy levels, increasing the metabolism rate, treatment of infections and detoxification of the entire system.

Another precious legacy is the highly beneficial Ayurvedic massages using the warm, essential oils made with pure, natural ingredients. These massages are the ultimate stress reliever, revitalizer, pain relaxant and healer. With a soothing effect on your skin and a calming one on your nerves, they are sure to evaporate all the noxious anxiety and enliven the vital energy points. Ayurveda is the conventional Indian science.     

        

Naturopathy: Origin and Concept

 Naturopathy is a science-based form of treatment which is based on, as its name implies, the elements of nature. This form of treatment dates back to 19^th century when it was originated by the Greek Father of Medicine-Hippocrates. The study basically deals with the five basic elements of nature - Jal (water), Vayu (air), Agni (fire), Akash (sky) and Prithvi (Earth). The body is composed of a defined proportion of these elements which if changed leads to an imbalance causing ailments.

Naturopathy as a science bases itself in the Greek concept of four humors which have origins in the ancient Egyptian Medicine. The four humors include Blood, Yellow bile, Black bile and Phlegm which stand for the seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, respectively. These humors affect heart, liver, spleen and brain in the same order and are represented by the elements of air, fire, earth and water. Any imbalance in their proportion in the body leads to sickness and disease.

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) has defined naturopathy as:

"A distinct system of primary health care-an art, science, philosophy, and practice of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness. Naturopathic medicine is distinguished by the principles upon which its practice is based. These principles are continually re-examined in the light of scientific advances. The techniques of naturopathic medicine include modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods" (AANP, 1998).

Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges states that there are six basic principles in Naturopathy which are as follows:

•   Belief in the natural healing powers and tendency of the body to heal
•   Identifying underlying causes which are beyond symptoms
•  Using most natural ways to treat
•  Helping patients maintain a good health by teaching them natural ways
•  Understanding body as a combination of physical and spiritual aspects
•  Focusing on overall well being and primarily prevention

Naturopathy identifies each patient’s sickness subjectively and treats them using non-toxic and natural therapies. Naturopathy focuses on the body’s natural tendency to heal and motivates this predisposition using natural elements and energy of nature.