Current Approaches of Research in Naturopathy: how far is its evidence base?

Rastogi, Rajiv

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“…Naturopathy can be defined as a drugless, non‐invasive, rational and evidence‐based system of medicine imparting treatments with natural elements based on the theories of vitality, toxaemia and the self‐healing capacity of the body, as well as the principles of healthy living . The basic principles of naturopathy recognised by practitioners in India are as follows: All disease, their cause and their treatment are one. The primary cause of disease is not bacteria. Bacteria develop only after the accumulation of morbid matter when a favourable atmosphere for their growth develops in the body.…”

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“…Naturopathy mainly advocates the intake of food in its natural form, such as seasonal fruits and sprouts, which are alkaline in nature. Naturopathic diets can be classified into three types: Eliminative diet: liquids such as lemon water, citric juices, tender coconut water, vegetable soups, butter milk and wheat grass juice. Soothing diet: fruits, salads, boiled or steamed vegetables, sprouts and vegetables. Constructive diet: wholesome flour, unpolished rice, little pulses and sprouts. …”

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“…Fasting is considered to be a first‐line treatment in naturopathy. It helps in effective detoxification by directing the vital energy towards the elimination of toxins in the body, which are considered to be the cause of many diseases.…”

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“…Mud therapy has proved to be successful in the management of skin pathologies, rheumatic disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, gynaecological conditions, neurological complaints and cardiovascular conditions . The mud acts by diluting and absorbing the toxic substances of the body and ultimately eliminating them from the body . The effects of mud‐application include: an increase in membrane electrical conductance, absorption phenomena, hyperaemia and activation of the hidropoietic glands, enzymes and hormones…”

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“…It systemically manipulates the soft tissues of the body through effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement and vibration . Mustard oil, sesame oil and coconut oil are generally used in massage for lubrication, but can also be used to generate therapeutic effects …”

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Nair

Nanda

2014

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Background Naturopathy is a traditional system of medicine that believes in the body's innate capacity to heal itself. In India, the philosophy and practice of naturopathy differs from that of other countries. Yet little is known about the practice and regulatory affairs of naturopathy in India. Objectives To explore the Indian perspective of naturopathy in terms of philosophy, practice, regulatory issues, challenges and future directions. Methods An online literature search was carried out in PubMed and Google Scholar using the keywords ‘naturopathic medicine’, ‘AYUSH systems’, ‘naturopathy’ and ‘CAM in India’. Websites of universities and government bodies were also searched for details regarding regulation and registration. Unstructured interviews were conducted with eminent experts and local physicians via telephone and in person to understand the challenges in practice and their views on the standardisation of naturopathy. Results Naturopathic medicine in India is a purely drugless approach. Naturopathic physicians use diet therapy, mud, hydrotherapy, massage, acupuncture, chromotherapy, magnet therapy, acupressure and yoga therapy as their main interventions. Lack of appropriate regulatory bodies, research, uniformity in practice and adequate support from the government are the main issues facing the naturopathic community in India. Conclusion Naturopathy, as practised in India, is a drugless system that believes in the body's self‐healing capability. The lack of solid evidence for many of its modalities indicates the need to offer adequate research training to professionals to assist them in building an evidence‐based practice. The standardisation of naturopathy can only happen by forming a central regulatory council and by calibrating its educational standards with respect to traditional philosophies.

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Effectiveness of hyper and hypothermic application revulsively on range of motion, symptom score and quality of life in patients with cervical spondylosis: a randomized controlled trial

Sujatha

2022

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Does short-term lemon honey juice fasting have effect on lipid profile and body composition in healthy individuals?

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Mooventhan

Nagendra

2016

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

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Fasting is one of the fundamental treatments of naturopathy. Use of lemon and honey for various medicinal purposes were documented since ancient days but there is a lack of evidence on short-term effects of lemon honey juice fasting (LHJF). Hence, we aim at evaluating the short-term effect of LHJF on lipid profile and body composition in healthy individuals. A total of 50 healthy subjects were recruited and they received 300-ml of LHJ, 4 times a day for four successive days of fasting. Assessments were performed before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was performed by student's paired t-test with the use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version-16. Our study showed significant reduction in weight, body mass index (BMI), fat mass (FM), free FM (FFM), and total serum triglycerides (TSTGs) with insignificant reduction in fat percentage and total serum cholesterol compared to baseline. Within group analysis of females showed similar results, unlike males. Our results suggest that LHJF may be useful for reduction of body weight, BMI, FM, FFM, and TSTG in healthy individuals, which might be useful for the prevention of obesity and hypertriglyceridemia.

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Current Approaches of Research in Naturopathy: how far is its evidence base?

Cited by 12 publications

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Naturopathic medicine in India

Naturopathic medicine in India

Effectiveness of hyper and hypothermic application revulsively on range of motion, symptom score and quality of life in patients with cervical spondylosis: a randomized controlled trial

Does short-term lemon honey juice fasting have effect on lipid profile and body composition in healthy individuals?

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