Naturopathy and yoga are ancient systems of medicine that are based on natural principles. Naturopathy uses non-invasive techniques like fasting, massage, and herbal remedies to treat diseases in a holistic manner. Yoga involves physical poses, breathing exercises, and meditation to achieve balance between the body and mind. These systems view health as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being rather than just the absence of disease.

1. Yoga and Naturopathy System of Medicine
Naturopathy is an art and science of healthy living and a
drugless system of healing based on well founded philosophy. It has
its own concept of health and disease and also principle of
treatment. Naturopathy is a very old science. We can find a number
of references in our Vedas and other ancient texts. The morbid
matter theory, concept of vital force and other concepts upon which
Naturopathy is based are already available in old texts.
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, which
means "to join" or "to yoke". Originated in ancient India, Yoga
typically means 'union' between the mind, body and spirit. It involves
the practice of physical postures and poses, which is sometimes
referred to as 'asana' in Sanskrit. As the name suggests, the
ultimate aim of practicing Yoga is to create a balance between the
body and the mind and to attain self-enlightenment. In order to
accomplish it, Yoga makes use of different movements, breathing
exercises, relaxation technique and meditation. Yoga is associated
with a healthy and lively lifestyle with a balanced approach to life.

2. HEALTH according to WHO
(WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION)
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
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HEALTH according to Naturopathy and Yoga
“Health is the normal and harmonious vibration of the elements and
forces which are composing the human entity and physical, mental
and moral planes of being in conformity with the constructive principle
of nature which can be applied to an individual life.”
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3. GOVERNMENT YOGA AND NATUROPATHY
MEDICAL COLLEGE
ARUMBAKKAM, CHENNAI – TAMIL NADU
MEDICAL EDUCATION:
5 ½ Year under Graduate Course – Bachelor of
Naturopathy and Yoga (BNYS) including one year
of compulsory internship program.
AFFILIATION:
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University,
Chennai.

4. Basic principles of Yoga and Naturopathy
System of Medicine
 The body heals itself.
 The main cause of disease is enervation.
 The accumulation of morbid matter causes the
disease.
 The acute disease in itself is the remedial process.
 Germs don’t cause but are found in disease condition.
 Food is the building material but doesn’t increase
vitality.
 Fasting doesn’t cure the disease but create the
environment to heal.
 Exercise and physical activities keep the balance
between nutrition and drainage.
 The patients own wish to get well, determination and
faith in nature healing power play important role in
healing process.

5. PANCHA TANTRAS OF NATUROPATHY
I. Eat twice a day.
II. Drink eight to ten glasses of water daily
III. Fast once a week
IV. Do Yoga an hour daily
V. Pray twice a day

6. NATUROPATHY AND YOGA - A HOLISTIC APPROACH
• With many forms of alternate healing, physician of
Naturopathy and yoga believe in taking holistic approach
to healing.
• It is important to not only address a specific ailment
but to find all of its causes underlying viz., diet, mental
state etc.
• Instead of trying to just solve physical ailments of the
body, the holistic approach is increasingly popular
among all patients and is one of the main reasons that
many people are taking an interest in Naturopathy and
Yoga today.

7. Primary goal of Naturopathy and yoga is
to get body system back with each other
and prevent illness together.
Naturopathic doctors are capable of
healing a variety of ailments. Optimum
health can be achieved by all systems of the
body. Rather than working on disease
management, they focus on promoting
health all times in order to prevent disease.

8. SOME TREATMENT MODALITIES IN
YOGA AND NATUROPATHY SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
SPINAL BATH HIP BATH STEAM BATH
ENEMA FOMENTATION MUD BATH

9. PLANTAIN LEAF BATH MASSAGE
MAGNETOTHERAPY ACUPUNCTURE ACUPRESSURE
YOGA THERAPY

10. AROMATHERAPY
FASTING
HERBOLOGY
CHROMOTHERAPYDIET THERAPY
COLOR GLASSES

11. LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION
DIET:
 Increase intake of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.
 Consume less salt; avoid adding or sprinkling salt to
cooked and uncooked food.
 Preparations which are high in salt, need to be moderated
were: Pickles, chutneys, sauces and ketchups, papads,
chips and salted biscuits, cheese and salted butter, bakery
products and dried salted fish.
 Restrict all forms of sugar and refined carbohydrates.
 For example biscuits, breads, naan, kulchas, cakes, mathris etc.
 Steamed and boiled food should be preferred for fried
food.

12.  Have fresh lime water instead of carbonated drinks and
other aerated drinks.
 Avoid eating fast or junk foods. Instead of fried snacks,
eat a fruit.
 In practice, it is best to use mixture of oils.
 Either buy different oils every month or cook different
food items in different oils.
 Oils which can be mixed and matched are mustard oil,
Soya bean oil, groundnut oil, olive oil, sesame oil, and
sunflower oil.
 Ghee, vanaspati, margarine, butter and coconut oil were
harmful, hence they should be moderated.

13. YOGA
 Yoga is a key determinant of energy expenditure.
 Regular yoga is important for effective weight control.
 Regular practice of Yoga (moderate to vigorous) for 5-7
days per week; starts slowly and works up gradually. At
least 30 minutes (accumulated) of yoga per day for
cardiovascular disease protection. About 45 minutes/ day
(accumulated) for fitness, and about 60 minutes/ day
(accumulated) for weight reduction.
 Discourage spending long hours in front of TV.
 Encourage outdoor activities like cycling, gardening etc.

14. MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS THROUGH
YOGA AND NATUROPATHY
 Mental stress is the most common situation that
raises blood sugar level. Stress drives Adrenal
glands and prevents orderly secretion from the
pancreas.
 Yoga is ideally suited for both types of Diabetes.
Yoga increases the practitioner’s sensitivity to
body movements and cellular changes. In yoga
it is possible to create a selective uptake of
Sugar.

15. YOGA THERAPY
SHATKARMA:
Jalaneti, Kunjal kriya, Shankaprakshalana.
ASANAS:
Pawanmuktasana- part I, Pawanmuktasana- part II, Pawanmuktasana-
part III, Surya Namaskar.
RELAXATIVE ASANAS:
Shavasan, Advasan, Makrasan, Matsya kridasan, Jyestikasan.
PRANAYAMA:
Nadi shodhana pranayama, Bhastrika, Kaplabhati, Bhramari and
Ujjayi.

16. SHASANKASAN MATSYASAN DHANURASAN
ARDHA MATSYENDRASAN
PASCHIMOTTASAN BHUJANGASAN
SARVANGASAN HALASAN

17. MODEL DIET FOR DIABETES
Early morning : Drink 1-2 glass of water, Fenugreek seed (soaked in water) a tea spoon
with warm lemon juice I glass
Break fast : oil free dosa (ragi or wheat) 2-3 with mint coriander chutney or onion
chutney
Mid morning : juice like bitter guard or bottle gourd or plantain pith or veg soup -1
glass or butter milk – 1 glass
Lunch : chapatti (3-4) +channa or Rajmah dhal or thin dhal +greens +1 cup of
hand pound rice, boiled vegetables 1 cup
Evening : Herbal coffee or tea (dry ginger or coriander seeds) germinated seeds
(channa, green gram, horse gram) 1 cup
Early dinner : chapatti or samba wheat kichadi 1 cup + green chutney or mixed veg
curry. Guava (1) or papaya ¼ or apple (1)
To avoid
Chocolates , sweets sugar , cakes ,bun, jam , jelly , soft drink , ice cream , curd ,
milk , nuts , egg& non –veg ,oily & fried foods ,fruit juices &fruits like sapota, mango , jack
fruit , bananas, grapes

18. Note:
Drink minimum – 3 liters of water per day
Take plenty of plantain (pith , flower ) & watery veg likes , kovakai ,
bottle gourd , carrot , cucumber , beetroot, cauliflower , cabbage ,
sundakai etc.
Supportive therapies for Diabetes in Naturopathy
Chromo therapy : Orange, Yellow color, Blue color.
Magneto Therapy : Lead 3, Magnetic charged water.
Massage
Acupuncture

19. MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION THROUGH
YOGA AND NATUROPATHY
YOGA THERAPY
Shavasan Makrasan
Balasana

20. RELAXATION:
Deep Relaxation Techniques, Quick Relaxation Techniques, YOGA
NIDRA.
PRANAYAMA:
Nadi shodhana, Sheetali, Bhramari pranayam.
HYDROTHERAPY:
Ice-massage to spine, head, neck, Neutral spinal bath, Cold spinal
Affusion, Cold compress to head.
Supportive therapies for Hypertension in Naturopathy
 Massage
 Chromo therapy
 Magneto therapy
 Acupuncture

21. MODEL DIET FOR HYPERTENSION
Early morning : Warm lime juice + a teaspoon of honey or Ash gourd juice – a
glass.
Breakfast : 3 idlies or 2 dosa (oil free) wheat or ragi or porridge- 1 bowl.
Seasonal fruit (banana, orange, sweet lime, apple, etc)
Mid- morning : Butter milk or lemon juice or sweet lime juice or dhaniya water
or coconut water or barley water (1 glass)
Lunch : Any greens+ thin dhal + boiled vegetables (1 big bowl) + a
cup of rice (handpounded) or 2 dry chappati.
Evening : Herbal tea (dry ginger+ coriander seeds (kothamalli sukku
coffee) ) 1 glass or chukkumalli coffee or lotus stem decoction or
hibiscus (chembaruthi) decoction or vegetable soup + germinated
seeds (channa, green gram, horse gram, groundnut, ragi, millets)
Early dinner : Veg salad + a fruit (apple or papaya) - 1 cup Samba wheat ->
Kichadi 1 cup + green chutney (coriander (kothamalli) or
pudhina)

22. MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY IN
NATUROPATHY AND YOGA
DIET THERAPY:
The goal of all dietary management in obesity
should be to help the individual to reduce their
energy intake to an acceptable level while
consuming a diet that is adequate in all other
nutrients compatible with good health, practical to
follow and can be reconciled with their Lifestyle.

23. MODEL DIET FOR OBESITY
Early morning : Warm lime juice + a teaspoon of honey or ash
gourd juice (plain)
Breakfast : 3 idlies or 2 dosa (oil free) or (no coconut
chutney) (wheat ragi) +pudhina or coriander or
curry leaves chutney +1 guava or papaya (1 small
cup)
Midmorning : buttermilk or sugarless lemon juice or orange
juice
Lunch : Any greens + thin dhal +boiled vegetables +a
cup of rice (hand pounded) or 2 dry chappati
Evening : Herbal coffee (dry ginger + coriander) -1 cup or
vegetable soup + germinated seeds (channa,
green gram, horse gram, groundnut)
Early dinner : veg salad +a fruit (apple or papaya)-1 cup
+samba wheat – kichadi 1 cup +green chutney
(coriander or pudhina)

24. To avoid :
sugar , all sweets , cakes , bun ,jams ,jellies , soft rings , ice –creams ,
egg, non – veg , curd , oily ,fried foods , nuts , Maida , milk, chocolates
Note:
To drink minimum 3 liter of water a day. People suffering from obesity with
other disease should consult qualified naturopathy and yoga doctor
Supportive Treatment
 Steam bath
 Mud bath
 Plantain leaf bath
 Cold hip bath
 Full body oil massage
 Fasting etc.,.

25. MANAGEMENT OF HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
THROUGH
NATUROPATHY AND YOGA
The broad guidelines to assess management would be
based on:
 Ascertaining whether patient has established Cardiovascular
Disease like previous heart attack/ stroke/angina/peripheral
vascular disease.
 Is a diabetic or not.
 What other CVD risk factors (hypertension/smoking/age/obesity)
are present.
 Blood sugar/ total cholesterol/ HDL/LDL cholesterol levels

26. MODEL DIET FOR DYSLIPIDEMIA
Early morning : Warm lime juice + a teaspoon of honey or ash gourd juice (plain)
Breakfast : 3 idlies or 2 dosa (oil free) or (no coconut chutney) (wheat ragi)
+pudhina or coriander or curry leaves chutney +1 guava or papaya (1
small cup)
Midmorning : Buttermilk or sugarless lemon juice or orange juice
Lunch : Any greens + thin dhal +boiled vegetables +a cup of rice (hand
pounded) or 2 dry chappati
Evening : Herbal coffee (dry ginger + coriander) -1 cup or vegetable soup +
germinated seeds (channa, green gram, horse gram, groundnut)
Early dinner : veg salad +a fruit (apple or papaya)-1 cup +samba wheat – kichadi 1
cup +green chutney (coriander or pudhina)
To avoid :
sugar , all sweets , cakes , bun ,jams ,jellies , soft rings , ice –creams , egg, non –
veg , curd , oily ,fried foods , nuts , Maida , milk, chocolates
Note: To drink minimum 3 liters of water or day

27. MODEL DIET FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Early morning : Water with 1 teaspoon honey, 1 lemon or dhaniya water, hibiscus
decoction
Break fast : 2 or 3 dosa coriander or curry leaves chutney 1 cup of seasonal fruits,
Mushroom – boiled – 1 cup
Lunch : 1cups of rice (hand pounded) dhal ½ cups Beans carrot or ash gourd,
cabbage 2 chapattis with curd or tomato mesh 1 seasonal fruit or ash –
gourd juice
Evening : Herbal tea Green gram or channa boiled – 1 cup
Dhaniya decoction
Dinner : 2 chapattis curry leaves or mint leaves chutney Fruit salad – 1 cup
(seasonal) Horse gram (boiled) – 1 cup or channa (boiled) – 1 cup
Foods to be taken:
All seasonal vegetables, Wheat bran, fenugreek seeds, cinnamon.
Mushroom, boiled Dhaniya, flax seeds, hibiscus; Ground nut oil or mustard oil or
olive to be used for cooking
NOTE:
To drink at least 3 liters of water a day as per the yoga and naturopathy doctors advice.

28. MANAGEMENT OF ANAEMIA THROUGH
NATUROPATHY AND YOGA
The following are said to be highly effective in iron absorption and
its utilization, hence they are very good for Anemia.
 Vegetable juices – Beet root, Tomato
 Greens juices – Curry leaves and coriander leaves,
Spinach, Wheat grass and green grass
(arukanpil).
 Sprouts – Green gram.
 Nuts and Seeds – Sesame seeds, Almonds.
 Fruits – Dates, Raisins, Jamun, Figs, etc.
 Others – Jaggery, Honey and other citrus
fruits rich in vitamin C.

29. Supportive Therapies in Naturopathy
Hydrotherapy:
Drinking 8-10 glasses of water helps in absorption,
Cold water bath, cold friction bath,Wet pack to abdomen.
Massage therapy:
Regular massage improves the general health and
tissue nourishment.
Yoga therapy:
Breathing exercises, pranayama, adequate rest,
relaxation techniques also enhances tissue utilization and
oxygen uptake.

30. CANCER PREVENTION
THROUGH
NATUROPATHY AND YOGA
Antioxidants come in a variety of forms. Plants are
a plentiful and powerful source of antioxidants in part
because these botanicals often have an affinity for
particular organs.
For example, the antioxidant acting flavonoids in milk thistle target the
liver. Those in ginkgo are attracted to the central nervous system, including
the brain.
Probably the most well known plant antioxidants are
carotenoids, the yellow pigment found in many fruits and
vegetables. In addition, antioxidants can include vitamins
such as C, E, and A, and minerals like selenium, zinc,
copper, and manganese.

31. THE TOP ANTI-CANCER FOODS
 Anti-cancer vegetables: Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Green beans, Onions (red), Peppers,
Radishes, Soya, Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes, Yams, Brown
rice, Sunflower seeds, Safflower seeds, Garlic, Pumpkins,
Spinach.
 Anti-cancer fruits: Apricots, Grapes, Lemons, Mangoes,
Oranges, Papayas, Peaches, Strawberries, Apple,
Peaches.
 Oils: Olive oil, Flax seed oil, Soybean oil, Sesame oil,
Ground oil, Safflower oil, Sunflower oil.

32. THE 10-STEP ANTI-CANCER PROGRAM
1. Reduce stress.
2. Stay lean.
3. Increase exercise.
4. Limit dietary fat to 20 percent of total calories, with less
than 10 percent of total calories as saturated fats.
Eliminate hydrogenated fats.
5. Increase fiber to between 25 and 35 grams a day.
6. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
7. Eat foods high in the antioxidants beta carotene,
vitamin C and vitamin E.
8. Eat foods high in calcium
9. Increase the intake of selenium and soy products.
10. Take at least one glass juice of coriander leaves /
curry leaves / wheat grass / arukanpil (Green grass)

33. Supportive Therapies in Naturopathy
Chromo Therapy:
Green - Antibiotic effect
Blue and Orange - Analgesic effect and
cooling effect
Magneto Therapy:
North Pole charged Water- controls replication of
cell growth, arrests infection, improves the immune system.
Acupuncture:
A very good palliative measure for overcoming
discomforts

34. PREGNANCY YOGA
• DURING PREPARATORY PHASE OF PREGNANCY
• DURING PREGNANCY (ANTE - NATAL PRACTICE)
• DURING DELIVERY (INTRA - NATAL PRACTICES)
• AFTER DELIVERY (POST - NATAL PRACTICES)

35. BENEFITS OF PREGNANCY YOGA:
i. Yoga along with Meditation prepares your mind and body for change
and helps you to connect to the baby growing within you.
ii. Yogic practices help at-risk adolescent girls for their positive future.
With multidimensional approach it restores and stabilizes the immune
system.
iii. Pregnancy yoga postures help to be more comfortable and relaxed
during the time of delivery.
iv. Yoga and Pranayama (Breathing Exercise) help to reduce Morning
sickness. Mood swing and Nausea.
v. It relives oedema and cramps which are quite common during the last
month of pregnancy.
vi. Certain Yogic poses helps in opening the pelvis, ease tension around
the cervix and birth canal, thus make delivery easier and quicker.
vii. It also helps to reduce fatigue, tenderness and swelling of the Breast.
viii. Yoga helps to restore the uterus, abdomen and the pelvic floor after
delivery.
ix. It helps to relive upper back tension and Breast discomfort after
delivery.
x. It helps to regain the fit and shapely body after pregnancy.

36. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
i. Always listen to your body. If you feel any discomfort stop
practice and consult the doctor.
ii. You need to modify each pose to your body’s physical
change.
iii. Avoid any pose that compress your abdomen.
iv. Practice twisting pose more carefully, twist more from the
shoulders and back to avoid putting any pressure on the
abdomen.
v. Should avoid any pose that involve lying on the back after
the first trimester as that can cut down the blood flow to
the uterus.
vi. It is good to practice standing and balance poses near a
wall as it reduce the risk of injury due to balance loss.
vii. Try to maintain as much length as possible between the
breastbone and pubic bone to make breathing easier.

37. YOGA HEALTH EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
I. To educate and improve student’s basic health.
II. To develop mental aspects of IQ (Intelligence quotient),
EQ (Emotional quotient), moral and ethical values.
III. To improve student’s social wellbeing.
IV. To cope up / manage the adolescents / teen age
physiological changes.
V. To awake student’s self confidence and inner strength.
VI. To prevent anemia, prepare healthy mother, healthy
child, healthy family and healthy nation by reducing the
maternal mortality and neonatal mortality.
VII. To prevent and manage the non-communicable diseases
by following healthy life style.

38. One of the first duties of the physician is to
educate the masses not to take medicines.
– Sir william Osler

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