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adequate rest and relaxation, improving
the mental attitude, attaining a higher level
of awareness and reducing dependency on
modern gadgets.
In most centres every patient receives
the highest level of care and attention. A
comprehensive lifestyle advice including
diet and exercise depending on your age
and gender are given to every individual
A herbal oil with kadi patta
during the stay and at the time of discharge
Naturopathy Treatment are administered from the centre.
to remove the toxins and bodily wastes
from the body by natural means. Detoxifying the Mind
Commonly used Nature Cure treatments In naturopathy the approach of treating
include steam therapy, hydrotherapy a patient is holistic and preventive. The
(hip bath, immersion bath, jet sprays), individual is treated as a whole and not
enema therapy, massage, acupressure, just the disease or the affected organ.
acupuncture, hot and cold fomentations, Since the body and the mind are believed
(the basic rule is to use a hot compress to be interrelated the holistic approach
on chronic muscle pain and stiffness and involves healing the mind, body and
a cold compress on inflammation and soul by attaining physical and mental
swelling) shirodhara, balance. Thus purifying the mental and
castor oil pack, steam inhalation, nasyaa psychological processes is an integral
etc. Exercises, physiotherapy and yogic part of naturopathic treatment. Yoga,
practices such as sukshmakriya, surya Pranayam, yogic relaxation, meditation,
namaskar and some aasanas. counselling, affirmations and auto
suggestions are applied as tools to purify
and balance the mind.
Conditions that can be treated by
Naturopathy are diabetes, high blood
pressure, obesity, thyroid issues, PCOD,
constipation, hyper acidity, in digestion,
arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back
Nasyaa being administered
Healthy Lifestyle
Adapting to a healthy and natural lifestyle
requires adapting to a natural and balance
diet and eating habits, correct exercise
regime, regularising daily routines, giving
up harmful and unhealthy habits, taking
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