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Naturopathy
&
Ayurveda
"Ayurveda and Naturopathy – Healing the Root, the Natural Way."
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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as:
“A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
In simple terms, being healthy means your body works well, your mind is
balanced, and you can live your life actively and meaningfully — not just
“not being sick.”
It’s often thought of in three key dimensions:
Physical health – how well your body functions (fitness, nutrition,
absence of disease).
Mental health – your emotional balance, ability to cope with stress, and
mental clarity.
Social health – your relationships, sense of belonging, and ability to
interact positively with others.
In short, physical health is about how well your body functions and how
well you take care of it, so you can live an active, energetic, and
independent life.

Naturopathy is a system of healthcare that focuses on supporting the
body’s natural ability to heal itself using natural remedies and lifestyle
changes, rather than relying mainly on pharmaceutical drugs or
invasive procedures.
It combines traditional healing practices with modern scientific
knowledge, aiming to treat the root cause of illness, not just the
symptoms.
Core principles of naturopathy:
Healing power of nature – the body has an inherent ability to restore
health if supported properly.
Identify and treat the cause – focus on the underlying reasons for
illness, not just relief of symptoms.
First, not harm – use the least invasive and most natural therapies
possible.
Treat the whole person – consider physical, mental, emotional, social,
and spiritual health.
Prevention is better than cure – encourage healthy habits to prevent
illness before it starts.
Common naturopathic approaches:
Nutrition & diet therapy – using whole foods and tailored diets for
healing.
Herbal medicine – plants and plant extracts for treatment.
Hydrotherapy – water-based treatments (e.g., baths, compresses).
Lifestyle counselling – stress management, exercise, and rest.
Detoxification – gentle methods to remove toxins from the body.
Mind-body techniques – meditation, yoga, breathing exercises.
In short, naturopathy is like giving your body the right conditions to
repair itself naturally, like tending to a plant so it thrives, rather than
just spraying chemicals on its leaves.
Naturopathy
Physical
Social
Mental
Spiritual

Physical Health
"Physical health is the state of the body
where all organs function efficiently,
enabling strength, energy, and freedom
from disease."
Physical health is the state of your body when all its systems —
like the heart, lungs, muscles, bones, and nerves — are working
properly, allowing you to perform daily activities without undue
tiredness, pain, or discomfort.
It’s shaped by factors such as:
 Nutrition – eating a balanced diet with essential nutrients.
 Exercise – regular movement to strengthen muscles,
improve endurance, and keep organs healthy.
 Rest – getting enough quality sleep for repair and recovery.
 Hygiene – keeping the body clean to prevent illness.
 Medical care – regular check-ups, vaccinations, and prompt
treatment of illnesses.
 Lifestyle habits – avoiding harmful substances like tobacco
or excessive alcohol.

Mental Health
"Mental health is the state of emotional,
psychological, and social well-being that
enables clear thinking, resilience, and
balanced behavior."
Mental health is the state of your emotional, psychological, and
cognitive well-being — how you think, feel, and behave in daily
life.
It affects how you handle stress, relate to others, make decisions,
and cope with challenges. Good mental health isn’t about being
happy all the time, but about having balance, resilience, and the
ability to function effectively.
Key elements of mental health include:
Emotional well-being – being able to experience a range of
emotions and manage them appropriately.
Resilience – bouncing back from setbacks, stress, or trauma.
Clear thinking – being able to focus, solve problems, and make
good decisions.
Healthy relationships – maintaining supportive connections with
others.
Healthy relationships – maintaining supportive
connections with others.
Self-esteem – having a realistic and positive view
of yourself.
Factors that influence mental health:
Biological – brain chemistry, genetics, or injury.
Psychological – coping skills, thought patterns,
and personality.
Social – relationships, work environment,
financial stability, and community support.
In short, mental health is the “software” that
runs your life — even if your body is fit, poor
mental health can make daily living feel
exhausting or overwhelming.

Social Health
"Social health is the ability to build and
maintain healthy, supportive relationships
and interact positively within society."
Social health is the quality of your relationships and how well
you interact with others in your community, workplace, family,
and social circles.
It’s about feeling connected, having supportive relationships, and
being able to communicate, cooperate, and resolve conflicts in a
healthy way.
Key aspects of social health:
Healthy relationships – building and maintaining supportive
friendships, family bonds, and partnerships.
Effective communication – expressing yourself clearly while
listening to others.
Empathy and respect – understanding and valuing other
people’s feelings and perspectives.
Conflict resolution – managing disagreements without harming
relationships.
Community participation – contributing to and feeling part of a
group, cause, or society.
Signs of good social health:
You have a trusted support network.
You can ask for help and offer help when needed.
You maintain positive interactions without
constant stress or drama.
In short, social health is about your ability to
build and maintain meaningful connections,
because even the healthiest body and mind can
suffer if you feel isolated or disconnected.

Spiritual Health
"Spiritual health is the sense of inner peace,
purpose, and connection to values, beliefs,
or a higher reality that guides one’s life.."
Spiritual health is the sense of meaning, purpose, and inner
peace you have in life.
It’s not limited to religion — although religion can be a part of it
— but is more about your personal values, beliefs, and
connection to something greater than yourself.
Key aspects of spiritual health:
Purpose – having a reason to get up each morning and feeling
your life has direction.
Values & ethics – living in alignment with your core principles.
Connection – feeling part of a larger whole, whether through
faith, nature, community, or humanity.
Inner peace – a sense of calm and acceptance, even in difficult
situations.
Reflection & mindfulness – practices like meditation, prayer,
journaling, or quiet contemplation.
Signs of good spiritual health:
You feel grounded and centred.
You have clarity about what matters to you.
You can handle challenges with resilience and
hope.
In short, spiritual health is like the compass
that guides your life, helping you stay true to
yourself and connected to the bigger picture,—
whatever that may be for you.

Achieving health means maintaining balance in body, mind, and environment so all
systems function optimally.
In both modern science and Ayurveda, the approach is preventive as well as corrective.
1 Physical Health
Balanced diet – fresh, seasonal, and nutrient-rich food.
Regular exercise – strength, flexibility, and endurance training.
Adequate rest – 7–8 hours of quality sleep daily.
Avoid harmful substances – smoking, excess alcohol, junk food.
Regular check-ups – early detection and prevention of disease.
2 Mental Health
Stress management – meditation, yoga, mindfulness.
Positive relationships – spend time with supportive people.
Lifelong learning – keep the brain active.
Work-life balance – avoid chronic overwork.
Seek help when needed – counselling or therapy.
3 Social Health
Maintain meaningful connections with family, friends, and community.
Communicate openly and respectfully.
Participate in group activities, volunteering, or social causes.
How to achieve health
4 Spiritual Health
Know your values and purpose – live in alignment with them.
Practice mindfulness or prayer – daily reflection.
Connect with nature – grounding and peace.
3.5 Ayurvedic Perspective (Holistic Health)
Balanced Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) through diet, lifestyle, and seasonal
routines (Ritucharya).
Strong Agni (digestive fire) – eat according to capacity and season.
Proper elimination of Malas (wastes) daily.
Ojas (vital energy) is built from good food, rest, and a calm mind.
Avoid suppressing natural urges, such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and urination.
Golden Rule:
Health isn’t achieved in one step — it’s the consistent practice of balanced habits
in food, activity, rest, and thought.

The dimensions of health are the different areas that together make up a person’s overall well-being.
The World Health Organization (WHO) originally defined three, but modern health science and holistic systems like Ayurveda recognize more.
Physical Health
The state of the body and its systems functioning properly.
Nutrition, exercise, rest, hygiene, disease prevention.
Mental Health
The ability to think clearly, manage emotions, and cope with life’s challenges.
Emotional balance, stress management, resilience.
Social Health
The quality of your relationships and interactions.
Communication skills, support network, and community participation.
Expanded Modern Dimensions
Spiritual Health
A sense of purpose, values, and connection to something bigger than yourself.
Emotional Health
Recognizing, expressing, and managing emotions appropriately.
Environmental Health
Living in harmony with your surroundings, free from harmful physical and social environments.
Occupational Health
Job satisfaction, work-life balance, safe work conditions.
Intellectual Health
Lifelong learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
Financial Health
Stability and the ability to manage resources for current and future needs.
Dimensions of health

Philosophy of Nature Cure (also called Naturopathy Philosophy) is based on the
belief that the body has an inbuilt power to heal itself if given the right conditions,
and that disease is the result of violations of natural laws.
It focuses on removing the cause of illness, not just suppressing symptoms, and
using nature’s elements to restore balance.
Core Principles of Nature Cure Philosophy
Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
The body is self-healing.
The practitioner supports, not overrides, this natural process.
Remove the Cause (Nidan Parivarjan)
Find and eliminate the root cause (wrong diet, lifestyle, environment) rather than
masking symptoms.
Disease as a Body’s Effort to Heal
Many symptoms (like fever, diarrhea) are the body’s cleansing attempts, not
enemies.
Holistic Treatment
Treat the person as a whole — body, mind, and spirit — instead of isolated parts.
Prevention Over Cure
Following natural living prevents disease from arising in the first place.
Philosophy of Nature Care

Use of Five Great Elements (Panchamahabhutas)
Earth – mud therapy, minerals.
Water – hydrotherapy, baths.
Air – fresh air breathing exercises, pranayama.
Fire – sunlight therapy, temperature regulation.
Ether/Space – fasting, rest, mental calm.
Minimal or No Use of Drugs
Rely on diet, exercise, and nature-based therapies instead of synthetic
medicines, except when necessary.
In simple words:
Nature Cure sees the human body like a self-repairing house — if you
remove the obstacles (toxins, bad habits) and supply what it needs (pure
food, air, water, rest), it will restore itself without heavy external
interference.
• Live in harmony with nature to attain a happy
and blissful life
• Seven-element treatment – AVNI + DIET + RAM
• A- AKASH
• V- VAYU
• A- AGNI
• N- NEER
• I- ILLA
VATA, PITTA, and KAPH
Understanding VATA, PITTA, and KAPHA, the
three doshas in Ayurveda

• The healthiest people are those who let nature be their cook and AVNI be their
doctor
• Teach
• What to eat/ drink?
• When to eat/drink?
• How to eat/drink?
• How much eat/drink?
• Attain vitality through sleep and relaxation
• Emotional and mental conditions impact vital force
The healthiest people’s philosophy is the belief and lifestyle approach followed by individuals and communities who maintain the highest levels of physical, mental, and social
well-being throughout life. It combines wisdom from modern health science and traditional systems like Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Blue Zone research (places where people
live the longest). Core Principles of the Healthiest People Philosophy
Live in Harmony with Nature 🌱
 Eat seasonal, fresh, and mostly plant-based foods.
 Rise and sleep according to natural light cycles.
 Spend time outdoors in fresh air and sunlight.
Balanced, Simple Diet
 Whole foods, minimal processing.
 Natural sources of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
 Avoid excess sugar, salt, alcohol, and artificial additives.

Regular Physical Activity
 Not necessarily heavy gym workouts — walking, gardening, cycling, yoga, and daily movement.
Strong Social Connections
 Close family ties, supportive friendships, and active community life.
Stress Mastery
 Daily practices like meditation, prayer, or deep breathing.
 Time for hobbies and joyful activities.
Positive Purpose in Life
 Having a clear reason to wake up every day (“Ikigai” in Japanese).
Moderation in Everything
 Eating until about 80% full (Hara Hachi Bu).
 Balanced work and rest.
Preventive Health Care
 Regular check-ups, timely treatment, and healthy lifestyle habits to avoid disease before it starts.
In Ayurveda/Naturopathy terms:
 Balance Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).
 Maintain strong Agni (digestion).
 Ensure proper Mala elimination.
 Protect Ojas (vital energy).

3 Stages of Disease
In modern medicine, diseases are often understood in three broad stages, but in Ayurveda and Naturopathy, the idea is similar — illness develops
gradually, not suddenly.
Here’s the general three-stage model:
1. Incubation / Early Stage (Cause & Initiation)
Infections: A Pathogen enters the body and starts multiplying.
Lifestyle diseases: Bad habits or imbalances begin (wrong diet, stress, inactivity).
In Ayurveda, Doshas start getting vitiated (Vikruti), and Ama (toxins) begin forming.
Symptoms: Usually none or very mild (slight tiredness, subtle digestive issues).
2. Manifestation / Development Stage
Disease becomes noticeable as the body’s defense mechanisms are overwhelmed.
Infections: Fever, inflammation, and pain appear.
Lifestyle diseases: High BP, high blood sugar, joint stiffness, chronic fatigue.
In Ayurveda, Dosha disturbance spreads to weak tissues or organs (Sthanasamshraya → Vyatka stage).
Symptoms: Clear, diagnosable signs and lab findings.
3. Chronic / Complication Stage
Disease becomes long-standing, affecting multiple systems.
Structural damage may occur (organ failure, degeneration).
In Ayurveda, if untreated, it leads to the Bheda stage (complications, irreversible damage).
Symptoms: Severe, persistent, and harder to reverse.
Key point in Nature Cure & Ayurveda:
The earlier the stage, the easier and more natural the recovery.
That’s why both systems focus heavily on prevention and early correction before the disease fully manifests.

Health Check-Up
In Naturopathy, a health check-up is not just about detecting disease — it’s
about assessing your overall vitality, the balance of body systems, and early
signs of imbalance so you can correct them naturally.
It focuses on finding the root cause rather than just naming the disease.
Health Check-up in Naturopathy
1. Case History & Lifestyle Assessment
Detailed discussion about:
Diet habits (type, timing, freshness, quality)
Water intake
Sleep patterns
Work and rest balance
Stress levels
Bowel and bladder habits
Physical activity
Medical history & family history
2. Physical Examination
Vital Signs – Pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate.
Body Weight & Height – BMI & body composition.
Skin & Tongue – Colour, texture, moisture, coating (signs of toxins, digestion
status).
Eyes – Brightness, sclera colour, dark circles.
Hair & Nails – Texture, brittleness, growth pattern.
Posture & Movement – Spinal alignment, gait.
• Hot feet- Par Gram
• Stomach Soft- Pet Naram
• Head Cool- Sir Thandda
3. Special Naturopathic Observations
Abdominal Palpation – Gas, bloating, tenderness (digestive health).
Bowel Movement Check – Frequency, form, colour, smell (Mala condition).
Breathing Pattern – Depth, rhythm (lung capacity & stress).
Skin Temperature Map – Cold or hot areas indicate circulation issues.
Tongue Diagnosis – Coating, cracks, colour (digestive and systemic health).
Eye Diagnosis (Iridology) – Eye patterns for systemic signs.
4. Basic Lab Tests (if needed)
Even though Naturopathy is non-drug-based, basic tests help assess internal balance:
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Blood sugar profile
Lipid profile
Kidney & liver function
Vitamin D & B12
Urinalysis
5. Mental & Emotional Health Check
Stress scale assessment
Mood and sleep quality
Relaxation ability
Positive/negative thought balance
6. Counselling & Preventive Advice
 Diet plan (natural, whole food-based)
 Detox methods (fasting, hydrotherapy, mud
therapy)
 Exercise & breathing practices
 Rest, relaxation, and mental wellness methods
Philosophy:
In Naturopathy, a health
check-up is like “taking your
car for a service before it
breaks down.”
It’s proactive, not reactive —
so you catch imbalance
before it becomes illness.

"Ayurveda and Naturopathy – Ancient Wisdom and
Nature’s Power for Complete Healing."
Rajesh Sharma
Pursuing
BASM (Saffron Health Institute Pune),
DNAS (AVNI CHANDIGRH) &
BNYS (Smt. Manjira Devi University, Uttarkashi)

rajeshsharma.s4h@gmail.com +91 8755677094
Thank You!
AYURVED SANJEEVNI

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