subject: Cure Yourself With Naturopathy And Yoga! [print this page] Naturopathy is a science which does not involve use of any kind of drug in the process of healing the human body. The focus of naturopathy is on improving ones habits and lifestyle, encouraging an individual to achieve a healthier living.
Human body comprises of five natural elements namely, earth, water, sun, air and sky. There must be a perfect balance amongst these elements to keep the body functioning well. However, if there is any kind of imbalance in these elements it results in causing illness and disease in the body. The treatment of various diseases using these five elements is known as Nature Cure or naturopathy.
Naturopathy has evolved from years of research. It is basically a preventative approach to health care unlike other medical streams like Allopathic and Homeopathic which involve the use of drugs. Drugs only add to the already existing toxins in the body. The major advantage of naturopathy over these forms of treatments is that this kind of a medicine does not have any side effect yet naturopathic treatments can be used to cure a number of chronic disorders. The different naturopathy treatments are so easy that they can be even practiced in the comfort of your home.
The question that comes to ones mind is that how can naturopathy or natural cures, without any kind of drugs be so effective on the human body. Well we humans are a part of the nature hence it is believed that only nature can help to find a complete cure of the disorders in the body.
Naturopathy aims to connect the human body as closely as possible to Nature whereas yoga on the other hand tries to maintain this balance. Yoga dates back to thousands of years ago; it is believed that yoga is old as the human civilization. Since ancient times yoga was formulated to achieve and maintain harmony between an individual and his/her environment. This could be achieved by balancing out ones emotion, action and the spirit.
Passed on from a teacher or guru to his student or chela, initially yoga practices and asana were created with the only aim to attain the highest spiritual goals of self-realization, and the liberation of ones soul. Later other forms that gradually emerged in to the traditional yoga under the guidance of different yoga gurus, gave us the modern day the three Yoga structures, namely, breathing, and meditation which have become popular throughout the world.
The growing popularity of yoga has helped the emergence of yoga centers in every nook and corner.
It becomes important to understand that why should one practice yoga everyday. Yoga is a boon for the human body. It aids in maintaining the blood pressure levels of the body, yoga improves the flexibility of the human body by relieving the tension in the muscle. Yoga has also been attributed to benefit spinal health. And for those wanting to lose weight yoga done daily is sure to help you achieve that as well.
Gradually, the practice of yoga can also bring about a sense of self awareness and personal transformation in oneself. It can help you handle day to day stress and strains of our life in a better way. Peace of mind is something we all look for in todays hectic, fast paced world. Here also yoga can help you create a complete a harmony between your inner self and the world outside. It sharpens your mind and gives you clarity in thinking. Although it might take time for the benefits of yoga to reflex on your body and mind, they are sure to help you find the self improved you.
Thus, a combination of yoga and naturopathy can be a perfect choice to attain a healthy body and mind.
