Info on the principles and practice of Nature Cure
Nature cure contributes to being a way of life which has its reference in Vedas and several other ancient texts. Also known as Naturopathy, nature care is dependent on the morbid matter theory, vital force concept and several other concepts which have their origin from ancient Indian texts. This article covers different facts of Nature cure including the origin, its main principles and the methods of Nature cure.
Origin of Nature Cure
Nature Care counts to be one of the oldest systems of medicine where the building units of a person are believed to be in harmony with different principles of nature which include spiritual, physical, moral and mental aspects of human being. It helps in the cure, promotion, and prevention of different diseases.
The origin of Nature Care is found during the Vedic period. During the last period of 19th century and beginning of 20th century, some of the modern physicians from West were not satisfied with toxic effects post medication. Hence, they developed specific methods of treatment which includes sitz bath, solarium, spinal bath, color treatments with an eye to influencing the body for conferring relief during certain disease and reducing specific diseases. Some of the well-renowned practitioners of the time are Dr. Louis Kuhne, Dr. Herbert, Dr, Babitt, M. Shelton, Dr. Kellogg and Dr. Henry Lindlar.
Nature Care gained high prominence during the last few decades in the country of India. The primary contributors are Shri Venkata Chalapathi Sharma. He is well renowned for the translation of Luis Kuhne's book in the language of Telegu. He was practicing in Andhra Pradesh during the early 20s. He is known to impart training to several naturopaths in a hospital of 150 beds in the region of Bhimavaram during the year of 1930 to 1956. Some of the popular Naturopathy practitioners in the Northern part of India during 1940 to 1980 were Dr. Dilkhush from Lucknow, Dr. Hira Lal from UP, Dr. Nussawala from Mumbai, Dr. S.J. Singh from Mumbai, Dr. Vittal Das Modi from Gorakhpur.
Naturopathy was revived in the country of India after the translation of the book named "New Science of Healing". It was Shri Shri Kishan Swaroop who has translated the book in Urdu and Hindi language in the year of 1994. Shri D. Venkat Chlapati Sharma, on the other hand, has been known for the translation of the book in Telegu language in the year of 1894. This played an integral role in proffering a wide propagation to this form of medicine.
The "Return of Nature" is a similar book that influenced Gandhiji and he started believing firmly on this method of naturopathy. Later on, he had written a wide variety of articles in "Harijan" newspaper about Nature Care. He had also done several experiments on himself, his family member and other members of this Ashram. Gandhiji constructed the hospital for naturopathy in the Urli Kanchan near the city of Pune. The hospital is still existing. Later on, other national leaders started joining this treatment procedure. The nature care movement initiated in the states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bengal , etc. Some of the Naturopaths who are believed to be the founder of Naturopathy include Dr. B. Venkat Rao, Dr. Hiralal, Dr. Janki Sharan Varma, to name a few. The movement also started in the country of Germany along with different Western countries.
Basic principles of Nature cure
The philosophers of Nature Care used to believe that all diseases happen to be one and so their causes. Thus, the treatment of all diseases should be similar. For instance, as a person seeks nature care therapy for the treatment of a specific disease, it is believed that several other ailments are prevented while taking medications for the specific disease. Thus, it can be concluded that all the diseases are similar and they require similar treatment. As per the principles of Naturopathy, the accumulation of waste matter in different parts of the body contributes to being the primary cause of diseases.
As per the principle of Naturopathy, the disease-causing germs is known to be present in the bodies which contain foreign matter and accept the germs causing diseases. However, bodies containing nutritious matter are healthy and hence the germs cannot attack them. In case the germs will be entering the body, the immune system of the body will be destroying them. Thus, no germs will be able to enter the body if it is healthy. However, germs can easily appear, feed and multiply in the bodies that consist of foreign matter. Hence, as per the principles of this form of medicine , diseases contribute to being the cause of germs.
The philosophers of this form of medicine reveal that acute illness is a friend, not a foe. Every time, foreign matter is generated within the body which is removed from it via kidney, lungs, intestine, skin. There are some underlying causes owing to which the foreign matters are not expelled from the body and thus it becomes the primary reason for dysfunction. With the aid of it, nature is able to find a way for expelling it. The condition is termed as the disease. Thus, it reveals the fact that is a prerequisite for people to fall ill at times.
Nature cure also believes that nature itself is a great doctor. In other treatment procedures, the doctor aids in curing the disease. However, in Nature Care, the whole body of a patient is renewed and cured in lieu of the disease. This leads to the disappearance of symptoms of the different diseases. Nature cure believes it to be the signs of the diseases. As foreign matters get accumulated in the body, it is considered to be the actual disease.
As mentioned earlier, in Naturopath, the patient is treated instead of the diseases. Thus, there is no requirement of diagnosing the diseases. It has been observed that although the disease can be cured with the aid of the medicine, there is no restoration of the health of a person. Instead, the individual starts to suffer from different chronic diseases out of which many of them are considered to be incurable. The practitioners of Naturopathy also believe that it takes a longer period of time for the treatment of a person who is suffering from chronic diseases. Suppressed diseases are known to come to the surface with the aid of this type of treatment. Thus, simultaneous treatment of body, soul, and mind is accomplished with the assistance of this treatment. Stronger medicines are not given to the patients who are suffering from a chronic ailment.
Methods of Nature cure
The body is comprised of five elements of nature and these five elements are used for treating a specific disease.
Water Cure
Water therapy has known to be increasingly popular which confers relaxation to the body and aids in caressing the same with the aid of wave forces, fluid resistance, backwash. The water therapy is used for the treatment of a headache, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, arthritis, asthma, acidity, dysentery, etc. It is used for the treatment of menstrual disorders at the same time.
Earth Cure
Nature Care is known to lay huge stress on earth for the treatment of different ailments. Pure clay is applied for natural bandaging of injuries and wounds. Lying or sleeping on earth aids in vitalizing the body. You should walk barefoot during morning time on grass as it renders strength and energy to the body. Mud baths and mud packs are believed to be the well-renowned nature care treatment for fever, sprains, kidney disorders, measles, etc.
Air Cure
The system of Pranayam is known to be a part of the air cure. Open and the fresh air is considered to be an essential factor for health. It confers vitality and strength to the body. Walking on the greenery and inhaling pure air can do several benefits to the body. You can walk during morning hours for fresh air.
Heat and fire cure
An individual gets vitamin D from the sun via the skin. The infrared sun rays are known to be beneficial for the muscles and the circulatory system. An adequate amount of sunlight is also required for preventing the ringlets and growth of bones at the same time. It also aids in boosting the immunity at the same time. The flow of oxygen in the superficial capillaries are enhanced and the number of RBC s are known to increase.
Juice Cure
Juices are also considered to be efficacious for the treatment of several diseases. Various vegetable, root and fruit juice is known to consist of nutrients, trace elements, enzymes, organic chemicals which offer instant energy to the body. Juices happen to be wonderful cleansers that assist in the purification of blood, The toxins are expelled from the body at the same time and the body is revitalized. Juices help in curing several chronic diseases, strengthening the nerves. The acid alkaline balance of body can be restored at much ease with the juice cure. It aids in the promotion of glandular activity at the same time.
