Naturopathy places primary importance on diet. It believes that accumulation of morbid matter in the digestive system is the root cause of most diseases, and that cleansing the system through fasting can eliminate this morbid matter. Diet is classified into eliminative, soothing, and constructive phases to cleanse, soothe, and rebuild the body. Foods are also classified as producing acidic or alkaline ashes, and the diet should consist of 80% alkaline-forming foods to prevent acidosis. Personality and health are influenced by the tamasic, rajasic, or sattvic qualities of one's diet.

1. DIET THERAPY
(NATUROPATHY)
Dr. Jasminkumar Viramgami
Reader & H.O.D.,
Dept. of Swasthavritta,
Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

2. What is Diet Therapy?
• Naturopathy gives primary importance to Diet.
• acc to naturopathy, the root cause of most of
the diseases is the accumulation of morbid
matter in the digestive system.
• it is essential to cleanse it-
• -by diverting the energies of the body by
fasting. i.e. elimination of morbid matter from
the body.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

3. It believes that
• the change in dietary habit can bring
remarkable changes in the health of a
person.
• the wrong intake of food can facilitate the
accumulation of morbid matter
• and change in the dietary pattern can
eliminate the same.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

4. Another important principle that
• digestive system is largely responsible in
causation of disease
• (रोगा: सर्वे अपि मंदे अगनौ, सुतराम उदराणि)
• And re-conditioning of this system can bring
back the health too.
This principle is primarily based on the diet
regimen of a person.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

5. Classificaton of the Diet
Naturopathy classifies diet into three categories
1. Eliminative
2. Soothing
3. Constructive
• Whenever a patient undergo the treatment in
Naturopathy, he has to undergo these three
phases.
• Accordingly diet is prescribed.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

6. Eliminative stage
• phase where the elimination takes place
• to have a favourable body condition free from
toxins and morbid matter.
• The foods eliminative in nature are of this
kind.
• It includes water, vegetable/fruit juices.
• Eliminative Diet- Liquids, Lemon, Citric juices,
Tender Coconut water, Vegetable soups, Butter
milk, Wheat Grass juices etc.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

7. Soothing Stage
When the patient is subjected to elimination,
he/she tends to get tired or weakness.
• digestive system after the elimination, not
able to accommodate or digest normal food.
• During the elimination production of heat in
the body occurs, which has to be countered.
• Hence digestive system has to be soothen to
get prepared for the normal digestion.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

8. Soothing Diets
The foods which take care of this stage are
• Daliya, Khichdi,
• Boiled vegetables, Steamed Vegetables,
• Salads, Sprouts, fruits etc.
• Vegetable chutney etc.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

9. Constructive Stage
• Once the above phases are tackled effectively,
there is a need to prepare the body for normal
functioning.
• The patient has to get adjusted to the normal
routine of food
• it should give extra energy to rebuild the
structure of the body
• and to perform normal duties.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

10. constructive diet is
• normal food of a person
• devoid of oils, fat, spices and unnatural
foods like Maida, Sugar, Fast foods, Bakery
foods etc.
• The preferred food are sprouts, salads etc.
Constructive Diet- Wholesome flour,
Unpolished rice, little pulses, Sprouts, Curd
etc.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

11. Acidic and Alkaline Diet
• Some foods leave alkaline residues in the
body after digestive and metabolic process;
some others leave acidic residues.
• It depends on their mineral composition.
• We may call such foods are alkali-genic and
acid-genic respectively.
Alkaline diet is diets based on the belief that -
• certain foods can affect the acidity and pH of
bodily fluids, like urine or blood
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

12. Imp of Alkaline Diet
• In normal health, reaction of the blood is
alkaline that is essential for our well-being.
• Due to alkalinity, huge amount of acid is
transported by the blood to the various points
of discharge, mainly the lungs.
• acids produced by the metabolic activities (uric
acid, lactic acid, etc.) react with the alkalies in
the blood, lymph, bile, etc.,
• and neutralized and becomes harmless.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

13. examples
• Foods like citrus fruits that are sour are
actually alkaline producing in this diet.
• Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium
in foods contribute to the alkaline effect.
• while sulphur, phosphorous and chlorine
contribute to the acidic effect.
• classified as acid or alkaline-producing
depending on their reaction on the urine.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

14. effects
• Alkeline food is helpful to cure different
digestive disorders.
alkaline diets help in
• improving health,
• purifying the body and
• rendering it immune to disease.
• used to treat or prevent diseases.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

15. if diet is acid-genic...
• body can’t cope with the resulting acids.
• If blood alkalinity is reduced, its ability to
transport the CO2 reduced.
• it results in the accumulation of acid in the
tissues.
• known as acidosis or hypo-alkalinity of the
blood.
• Acidosis is the reason for most diseases.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

16. Foods Leaving An Acid Ash (1/5th
Class)
• Cereals of all kinds, all sorts of breads
• Barley, Grain, Beans, Lentils, Nuts except
almonds, Oatmeal, Peas, Confections, Rice,
Bananas (unripe),
• Chorolate, Coffee, Tea, Corn Sugar, Cakes,
• Eggs, Meats, Sea Foods,
• foods containing concentrated proteins and
starches
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

17. Acidosis can be prevented by
• maintaining a proper ratio between acid and
alkaline foods in the diet.
• Our diet should consist of 20% acidic and 80%
alkaline food for maintaining health.
Thus , our daily diet should consist of
• four-fifth of alkaline-forming foods and
• one fifth of acid-forming foods.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

18. Foods Leaving Alkaline Ash ( 4/5th
class)
•juicy fruits, ripe fruits,
•legumes,
•tubers, leafy and root vegetables
•Almonds, Apricots, Peaches, Raisins,
Dates,
• Milk, Cottage Cheese,
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

19. Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
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20. SATTVIC PERSONALITY
• People who follow the sattvic way of
eating
• Clear-minded
• Balanced
• Spiritually aware
• They avoid alcohol, stimulants like tea,
coffee, tobacco and non-vegetarian food
• Selfless
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

21. According to the food taken,
individuals can be classified into…..
1. Tamasic
2. Rajasic
3. Sattvic
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

22. SATTVIC FOOD
• always freshly cooked and simple, juicy
• light, nourishing, sweet and tasty
• It increases the energy of the mind and produces
cheerfulness, serenity and mental clarity
• highly conducive to good health
• Milk, butter, ghee (clarified butter), almonds,
dates, moong (green gram) sprouts, barley,
wheat, cereals, fresh vegetables and fruits
• The spices- turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, coriander,
fennel (saunf) and cardamom
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

23. RAJASIC PERSONALITY
• Greedy, jealousy, angry, fantasy, egoistic and
irreligious
• Interested in the four P's - power, prestige,
position and prosperity
• They are go-getters and know how to enjoy life
• The rajasic man always plans to satisfy his
palate
• The palate remains unsatisfied until the
stomach is completely filled with pungent things
and till the tongue is burnt with chillies.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

24. RAJASIC FOOD
• fresh but heavy.
• bitter, sour, salty, pungent, hot and dry
• includes non-vegetarian food
• All whole pulses and dals (not sprouted)
• Hot spices like chillies, pepper
• Vegetables including onion and garlic
• benefits those who believe in action and
aggression in a positive way such as business
persons, politicians, and athletes
• Tea, coffee, betel leaves, tobacco are rajasic
articles of food
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

25. Tamasic personality
• Tamas brings about stagnation
• Such individuals suffer from intense mood swings
• Insecurity, desires, and cravings
• Unable to deal with others in a balanced way
• Self-centered
• nervous system and heart do not function
optimally
• Aging is fast
• usually suffer from conditions like cancer, heart
disease, diabetes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

26. TAMASIC FOOD
• foods that are not fresh, impure, stale
• Overcooked and processed
• Foods made from refined flour (maida), pastries,
pizzas, burgers, soft drinks, tea, coffee, tobaco,
alcohol
• Canned and preserved foods like jams, pickles
and fried foods
• Sweets made from sugar, ice creams, puddings
• All spicy, salty, sweet and fatty foods
• Beef, fish, eggs, wine, garlic, onions and tobacco
are tamasic food stuffs.
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

27. Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
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28. One who eats……
One time yogi
Two times bhogi
Three times rogi
Four times no more…
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

29. conclusion
• EAT TO LIVE, BUT DON’T LIVE TO EAT
• THE FOOD WE EAT, DECIDES OUR PHYSICAL
AND MENTAL STATUS
• WE ARE WHAT WE EAT
• “YOUR FOOD SHALL BE YOUR MEDICINE”
-HIPPOCRATES
Dr.JMViramgami,Reader
Swasthavritta,GAAC

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