Category: Naturopathy

Water Therapy: What is Water Therapy?

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For several centuries water has been an integral part of treatment of several diseases among the ancient Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks, Persians and Hindus. The Chinese used water as a remedy several centuries before Christ, the Japanese used cold water for treatment of several diseases almost eight hundred years ago. Hippocrates, father of modern medicine, also used hot and cold water successfully for management of diseases such as fever, ulcers, bleeding, inside or outside the body, etc. How is the water regulated? Whenever there is water shortage in your house, you…

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How do you know when to apply heat or cold to relieve pain?

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By Dr. Sanjay Gupta  Choosing between hot and cold therapy for common aches and injuries can be tricky. In general, cold helps minimize inflammation, and heat helps relax muscles, joints, and blood vessels. Cold is usually best for a fresh injury, like a bruise or a sprain. Applying ice or a cold pack immediately reduces swelling by causing blood vessels to constrict. Cold should only be used for the first 48 hours or so after an injury. For chronic or recurring pain, you want more blood in the area because it contains…

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Busted! 6 Myths about Naturopathy!

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Naturopathic medicine is a natural form of primary healthcare that takes a holistic approach to treating any kind of mental or physical health condition. However, a lot of people still rely on Allopathic medicine and it is largely because they are unaware of the benefits of naturopathy and how it can dramatically boost health and well-being. There are also some myths doing the rounds regarding naturopathy that makes people refer to naturopaths when Western medicine has failed them. So, take a look below to better know what naturopathy is all about… MYTH #1:…

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Don’t Let Jaundice Stop You from Living Your Life. Naturopathy Has the Cure!

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Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin, as well as, the whites of the eye. This condition is caused due to the enhanced level of bilirubin in the bloodstream. In fact, even the mucous membrane seems yellowish. There are 3 main types of jaundice – hemolytic, hepatocellular and obstructive jaundice. Since this condition is generally a symptom for other diseases, only treating the symptoms is not going to help you. You need holistic care from naturopathic experts, they can provide you with natural cure for jaundice and with their treatment plan  The…

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HYPERTENSION – THE HIGH AND LOW OF IT

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Keep calm and say no to hypertension Hypertension which is commonly termed as high blood pressure is a lifestyle disease that is affecting millions of people across the world. What was earlier perceived to be a health issue that affected only the elderly is now detected even in children as well as teenagers. According to experts, the main reason for the increase in the number of reported cases of hypertension is the wrong choice of diet and lack of physical activities. However, this is not to be taken lightly, given…

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Magnet Therapy

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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. Magnet therapy, also known as Magnotherapy or Magnetic Therapy, is an alternative form of therapy that utilizes the force of magnets to provide pain relief. The magnetic field produced by a magnet is believed to have the capability of relieving…

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FREE YOUR THYROID GLAND FROM PILLS

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Getting to know the Butterfly in your Neck According to WHO, Depression is the leading illness in the world and is one of the major reasons for suicides globally. The story in India is no different. Even as hyperthyroidism grows exponentially, with more than 200 million people suffering from the disease worldwide, what’s shocking is that more than 50% of individuals, who have the disease, remain undiagnosed. A recent survey conducted by the Indian Thyroid Society states that 1 in 10 adults in India suffer from hyperthyroidism, while awareness and…

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General Health Benefits of Magnetic Water

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Water, which makes up over 70% of our body composition, is the most influential and vital component that provides the body with the ability to maintain health and prevent its deterioration. This can only happen if the quality, content, and structure of the water meet the body’s requirements. After magnetizing  water, the molecules line up in sequence “+-+-“ resulting in reduced surface tension, reduced viscosity, increased dissolvability, increased permeability and increased oxygen content hence making nutrients more readily available to our body. Water is then said to be biologically “alive”.…

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Cure Back Pain Naturally with Naturopathy

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Everybody knows back pain, other than common flu, it is the most common prominent health complication observed across the world. It has reached to younger generations in the recent past, and it’s no longer the illness associated with old age. Often combined with cramps, weakness or numbness, back pain only gets worse over the time. Back pain is caused due to a variety of reasons. Arthritis and Osteoporosis are the chief reason for back pain in older individuals but younger generations are increasingly affected due to stress, poor posture, obesity…

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Types Of Fomentation In Ayurveda And Its Benefits

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By Prema Sitham Sometimes the muscles will not have adequate work or it may get stressed out and weak. The medicines are not the proper remedy for this pain; fomentation is the best remedy for this kind of muscle pain. This method is invented during early days and it is well maintained and practiced in Ayurveda, Sidda and Naturopathy and they give more importance to this technique. Fomentation heat is different for different parts, if a person is suffering from knee pain a hot fomentation is applied, if it is…

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