Important Therapeutic Modalities Used in Naturopathy

Naturopathy is not only a scientific system of healing but also an art of healthy living. The basic principles of Naturopathy very much suits to the Indian philosophy of Panchamahabhootas i.e. Human body is composed of five great elements viz Earth, Water, Air, Sun and Ether. In Naturopathy the main treatment modalities used are mud, water, sun-rays, air, massage, natural diet, fasting and exercise etc. These elements reflect in each cell of our body and treatment with the help of these elements is called Naturopathy.

Now a days the interest of common people towards Naturopathy is increasing enormously. They are eager to know the methods and uses of the different modalities applied in Naturopathy to prevent themselves from various disorders as well as to cure and restore their health. Hence, this book is prepared keeping in view the interest of common public towards. Naturopathy. The text matter describes in brief about the modalities under various heads, while the colourful illustrations support and highlight the text so that the common man can easily understand the way of applying the treatment modality as well as its benefits.

I am thankful to Institute of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Bangalore and Dr. Vimal Kumar Modi, Director, Arogya Mandir, Gorakhpur for providing photographs of various Naturopathy treatments & my collegue Dr. Rajiv Rastogi, Asstt. Director (Naturopathy) for preparing the book and Dr. R. Shiv Kumar for arranging references.

The purpose of the book is to create more and more interest in public towards health care benefits of Naturopathy. It is hoped that it will serve the purpose and make the people aware towards the potentials of Naturopathy in a better way.