Naturopathy: Modern Way of Life

The tradition of naturopathic medicine has its roots in the European nature cure movement of the nineteenth century. Naturopathy, an ancient philosophy, offers a way of understanding health and illness. It provides a comprehensive system of healing which encourages natural immunity.

This is an introductory guide to the techniques of naturopathy, including acupressure and acupuncture, applied kinesiology, Aroma therapy. Bach Flower Therapy, Chiropractic, Chromotherapy, Homoeopathy, Magneto Therapy, Massage Therapy, Mud Therapy, Ozone Therapy, Reflexology, Water Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It explains what naturopathy is and how it can be used to prevent and treat illness, how it can help you to feel more energetic and vital; how it can be used for first aid and healing, and where to go for professional advice.

This book should be useful to all present and future naturopaths as well as the lay public who are interested in natural health.

Krishan Kumar Suman got yogic secrets in his student life. He has been a state Awardee, lecturer in Directorate of Education, Delhi. General books on yogic asanas and breathing pranayama practices are many, but few on the subject of how to cure one's diseases with the help of yoga exercises. He has been in contact with masters like Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Anandamayi Maa, Acharya Abhay Dev of Gurukul Kangri, Sri Ram Acharya of Haridwar, Swami Bhaskaranand, Sri C.B. Pradhan, Darjeeling, etc. He has edited the well known magazine Yoga Manjari and been advisor to various yoga institutions of repute. Also he has got many awards like "Yogacharya' and Ayurveda Ratan' by his works.

Naturopathy (also known as naturopathic medicine or natural medicine) is an eclectic alternative medical system that focuses on natural remedies, and the body's vital ability to heal and maintain itself. It is a distinct, integrated system of primary health care offered by licensed physicians.

It consists of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disorders by the therapeutic use of natural methods and materials. These might include Clinical Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Hygiene, Homeoopathy, Naturopathic Manipulation, or ancient medical systems like those of China or India.

There is a wide range of conditions that naturopathic doctors treat, either alone or in combination with other complementary or usual medical treatments. These include acute conditions such as headaches, sore throats, ear infections, intestinal upsets, colds and flu, etc.; chronic illnesses such as migraines, musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal, gynecological, arthritis, heart disease, etc.; inherent tendencies before they become a serious illness or degenerative disease; mental and emotional problems to reduce the effects of recent stresses and long-term patterns of anger, depression or anxiety; and physical injury and trauma, including possible referral to appropriate specialists.

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