Naturopathy, nature cure, new science of healing from within are more or less similar and related terms. In general, naturopathy or nature cure is a mode of healing which may justly be called a science or rather a science-cum-art. It investigates in scientific ways all the methods and procedures which tend to the correction of all human ills and the maintenance of sound health. As an art, it has definite means and methods of application of all forces-mechanical, therapeutic and psychological that will correct body disorders, both physical and mental. It is the practical realization and application of all that is good and sensible in all the systems of therapeutics.
For the benefit of the uninitiated there are three aspects of nature cure as a method of healing.
First, as a historical movement using nature's forces of air, light, sun, water, and food. Secondly, as a philosophy of natural living incorporating healing and the consequent joy of life. Thirdly, as a practical science and art of restoring health with the aid of a qualified naturopathic practitioner.
The difference between nature cure and naturopathy is that the former is a broader term which includes not only the therapeutic aspect but it is also a way of life. To understand the basic concept and dundamental principles of the practice of naturoopathy in contributing to the preservation and promothin of the health of the people the aetiology of diseases from the nature cure point of view should be made clear |
