Naturopathy

Evidence-based medicine and naturopathy.

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has been advocated as a new paradigm in orthodox medicine and as a methodology for natural medicines, which are often accused of lacking an adequate scientific basis. This paper presents the voices of tradition-sensitive naturopathic practitioners in response to what they perceive as an ideologic assault by EBM advocates on the validity and integrity of natural med...

Homeopathy Naturopathy Osteopathy Chiropractic Ayurveda and “Conventional”

Integrating naturopathy: can we move forward?

Although acupuncture and chiropractic care have achieved some measure of acceptance within mainstream medicine, the integrative role for naturopathy has yet to be well specified. This essay provides a discussion of the potential benefits of naturopathic medicine, as well as an overview of current obstacles to its integration. Action steps toward improving communication between allopathic and na...

Therapeutic uses of Mud therapy in Naturopathy

Earth is one among five elements having an immense impact on human body. It has been adopted as a treatment modality, i.e. mud therapy in naturopathy. It is a simple, cost effective and efficacious treatment used in the treatment of various disorders. Mud is used as a medicine since long as various references are found available in ancient texts indicating its therapeutic uses. Mud has various ...

Naturopathy in India: Current Status and Future Challenges

Naturopathy is an old science based on philosophy founded on natural principles of healing. We find mention of health promotive, disease preventive, curative and rehabilitative values of different Naturopathy practices in ancient Indian texts. Recognizing and realizing the need for developing naturopathy system on the basis of its own principles, the Government of India established Central Coun...