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1. eam~ H$m godZ 

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3. VoO amoeZr 

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ook review 

Hale & Hearty Ever After 50 

Suresh Chandra 

165 pp., Soft cover book, 2001 

Price Rs. 88/- 

ISBN: 81-223-0690-X 

Published by Pustak Mahal 

6686, Khari Baoli, Delhi-110006 

Email: pustakmahal@vsnl.com 

Website: http://www.pustakmahal.com 

(This book is available at NIN Library) 

Aging is a natural and irreversible 

phenomenon. But should we 

necessarily grow old as we age? No, it 

does not have to mean a quick end to 

good health conveys Chandra 

through this book. He challenges 

prevailing negative attitude and offers 

more positive view of the process of 

aging. 

The book focuses on three main themes. Firstly, it 

is a guide to the variety of behaviour encountered in 

the years between sixty and eighty. The second theme 

of this book presents a guide for coping with the 

challenges of old age. The book explores ways of 

bridging the generation gap and maintaining good 

family relationships. It deals with the anticipation of 

death, with bereavement and its aftermath. It also 

deals with health- physical, mental and spiritual. 

The third and most important theme of this book 

is to emphasize hope and self-help. It is essential that 

elders keep their minds and bodies alert and fit, for 

no society will be able to bear the burden of an aging 

population that is also feeble and sickly. It will not 

help simply to indulge in self-pity and to make 

complaint against the government, society and new 

generation. How much better it will be to begin some 

self-help, to be optimistic and to confront new 

challenges till the last day of life! Chandra says, “Do 

not tell others to cheer up, tell yourself.” 

Although aging is a natural process, most of us age 

prematurely and suffer from degenerative diseases 

because of our un-natural lifestyle. The effect of aging 

can be divided into two parts, i.e., Physical and Mental. 

With advancing age, skin start losing elasticity, hair 

turn grey, eyesight may start deteriorating and so on. 

But author asks the readers to accept these physical 

changes willingly. He has devoted many chapters on 

ways to cope up with these changes and other 

diseases with the help of improved 

diet, yogic exercises, and some 

lifestyle changes. 

Like physical changes, there are 

mental changes that take place with 

the passage of years. Memory 

specially remembering names may be 

affected, capacity to concentrate may 

reduce. But there is no life-altering 

general mental decline as we grow 

older. In contrast, knowledge shows 

no change with aging, rather some 

skills like problem solving may 

improve with healthy aging. Author 

suggests to keep oneself mentally 

occupied in order to prevent from falling into disease 

and senility. The brain also requires stimulation in the 

form of outside interests, attitudes, plans and ongoing 

search for a deeper awareness of life. 

Spending time in a voluntary association or group 

or starting a new hobby can have a great healing 

effect. People who have dreams and visions of 

accomplishment are less likely to be depressed than 

those who do not have goals. Goals sustain a man’s 

sense of well being and purpose. Having goals makes 

you whole, i.e., spiritually, physically and emotionally. 

In the end, author asks senior citizens to seek 

knowledge of the world, of mankind and above all 

knowledge of ourselves. This knowledge of self will 

make age not a burden and a defeat but a marvelously 

enjoyable thing. 

Dr. Vibha Gupta 

M.Sc., Ph.D., Feature writer 

Email : writetovibha@yahoo.com 


question & answer 

Naturopath's Advice 

u Dr. D. Sathyanath 

Nature Cure Physician 

I am a 56 years old person and suffering from Chronic 

Rhinitis since last 5 years, Irritable Bowel syndrome 

since last 4 years, Hyperacidity since 1979 and Eczema 

in legs since last 5 years. I have been suffering 

from Low blood pressure for last 10 years. Kindly 

suggest the possible treatment options with Naturopathy 

and Yoga, to get a permanent relief. 

S. K. Paul, Lukhnow 

The complaints you’re suffering from had turned to 

be chronic as the therapy so far you have had might 

be for very symptomatic relief. Naturopathy 

perceives the body as one single entity rather than 

different systems. According to Naturopathy 

diagnosis, it is the eliminatory channels that were 

not functioning to the optimum level, thereby 

leading to all your sufferings. Out of four eliminatory 

channels, viz., Intestines, Kidneys, Lungs and Skin, 

as per your complaints three of them have a 

problem in performing their task. So the treatment 

will be targeted at the eliminatory channels first, by 

supporting them simultaneously preventing all the 

possible triggers which may provoke the symptoms. 

First, let me say, as you are crossing a chain of 

problems since many years, it is highly appreciable 

if you get admitted in any of the Nature Cure 

hospitals as per your convenience. According to 

Naturopathy, all the complaints are same. It 

performs by selecting different parts of the body 

when others are blocked. 

You may need to undergo a course of fasting 

from three to fifteen days as per your body 

composition, which shall be prescribed after 

assessing your physique by a Naturopath. It is 

advisable to have Enema during the fasting to assist 

the bowel movement. During the course of fasting, 

Mud application to the eczematous parts, Sun bath 

and steam baths are recommended as per your 

endurance. Plantain leaf bath or full wet sheet pack 

can also be had to promote the elimination via skin. 

Both those therapies promote the skin functions. 

Necessary care should be taken to consume enough 

water before undergoing those therapies. 

Avoid indulging in any Animal products including 

milk and milk products. Peanuts, Chana daal and Soya 

products shall also be avoided during the course of 

treatment. In general, less salt and non-spicy diet is 

advised. Adequate fluid intake shall be ensured. Juice 

of melons, grapes, figs and alkaline vegetables like 

Pumpkin, Cucumber, Lettuce, Radish etc. shall be given 

preference. The diet should be rich with vegetables and 

fruits. Complete raw food for a certain period is also 

advisable. 

Raw juice therapy will be very effective in your case 

as you suffer from different problems and this will help 

in purifying the blood and solving the hyperacidity 

problem. Alkaline juice of Lauki, Cucumber, Snake 

gourd, Plantain pith or Durva (grass) diluted with water 

can be taken, empty stomach. 

As of therapies are concerned, Cold hip baths for 

10 to 15 mins. everyday will be beneficial, Facial steam 

and Hot chest packs can be had to relieve congestion 

and ease the breathe. 

Yogic kriyas like Kapalbathi and Neti kriyas are the best 

methods to clean the nasal tract and the surrounding 

sinuses. They shall be done regularly to keep airflow 

uninterrupted. 

As a precaution, the skin should not be left dry. 

Coconut oil can be applied as a moisturizer. Neemturmeric 

paste shall be applied before bath for few days 

till the itch is alleviated. 

Any form of physical activity is a must; preferably 

yoga. The entire body demands on the digestive system 

for its energy and nutrient supply. Thus with regular 

physical activity there appears keen hunger and 

complete bowel evacuation, which indicates that the 

digestive system is back to its normal status. 

National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune 411 001 

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from the desk of publication officer 

Welcome 2012 

When this magazine 

will reach to you, you must 

have welcomed the New 

Year 2012 and decided to 

make it a great year for you. 

From the core of your heart, 

from the view of your 

passion, from the sight of 

your future. Everybody does 

it; everybody wants to 

welcome a chance to live a 

wonderful life. What is most important here is to 

retain the desire throughout the year. So that, when 

we start the next year, you are full of satisfaction and 

enthusiasm to take up another resolution in your 

mind. 

Things are relative, truly relative. There is someone 

whose desires may end, where start yours. We need 

to make our thinking relative to this ‘relativity’ and 

we reach to ‘Absoluteness’. Inculcating the wideness 

in our thinking enables us to see the things in a 

relative manner. We need to view the universe with 

this vision, before we start regretting, and we shall be 

amazed to know our SELF. 

There are various aspects to discuss on this 

‘relativity’ but the most important is Peace of Mind. 

The key to it is to recognize the source of it for you. 

Anything what does not leave you in peace after 

earning money or doing work or pleasing others is 

never your source of peace. Your source of peace is 

what makes you feel worthy and complete even after 

a loss of materialistic and worldly object. Your source 

of peace is what makes you feel Absolute from the 

core of your heart without any shrink in your thoughts. 

The question may be, how can we feel that always, 

as the world is relative? Here is the answer and 

relativity comes in role 

again, your peace never lies 

only in superficial 

happiness, but either in 

other’s happiness ‘or’ in your 

own happiness without 

hurting feelings of anyone 

else. Recognizing the points 

where we achieve this, is 

finding the real source of 

peace for an individual. 

Everything else is secondary to it and an ongoing 

process of life as a continuous set of happenings. 

All of us must have taken some resolutions to start 

the New Year to achieve something and have initiated 

working on that. The point to be taken care is that, 

the efforts are fruitful to our aim, only if they are taken 

in right direction. Sincere efforts and devotion to the 

goal takes us to the point of satisfaction and grants 

the peace of mind. As a part of the complete circle, it 

creates enthusiasm again in our acts leading to 

successful execution of duty and to reach our goal. 

Let us try to identify the eternal peace of mind to 

be more and more efficient and happy. Let us try to 

make the painting of life colorful, calm and with the 

impression of dreams on it. Let us try to maintain the 

desire, we have started with, throughout the year, as 

if every day is the first day of the year and sunrise 

occurs with a new resolution to be followed 

throughout the day. 

Wish you all a very Happy, Prosperous and 

Energetic New Year ahead. 

Namrata Shukla 

Managing Editor 


nature cure 

Malnutrition 

Dr. P. Yuvaraj Paul 

In most cases of Kwashiorkor, the cause is 

intake of poor quality protein rather than 

inadequate quantity, over a prolonged period 

of time. More recently, malnutrition is defined 

as an unintentional weight loss of more than 

10 percent of body weight associated with a 

serum albumin level below 3.2 g/dl. 

Some characteristics of people suffering 

from malnutrition are dull lifeless hair, greasy 

pimpled facial skin, dull eyes, slumped posture. 

Fatigue and depression are easily evident by 

the spiritless expressions and behaviour. 

Types of Protein Energy Malnutrition 

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Kwashiorkor (Protein malnutrition). 

Marasmus (Deficiency in both calorie and 

protein nutrition). 

Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly 

all nutrients, especially protein and carbohydrates. 

Most of the times, Marasmus occurs before the age of 

one year, whereas Kwashiorkor occurs after 18 

months. Marasmus can be differentiated from 

Kwashiorkor by the presence of edema. 

Marasmus leads to extensive tissue and muscle 

wasting with edema. Other common characteristics 

include dry skin, loose skin folds hanging over the 

buttocks and armpit. There is also severe loss 

of adipose tissue from the normal fat depositing 

area like thighs. Severely affected children are 

often nervous, irritated and hungry. 

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10 Guidelines for Good Health 

1. Maintain regularity in routine 

People who suffer from constipation or sleeplessness 

are those who do not listen to their biological clock. 

2. Eat fresh natural food 

Most natural foods are more effective than their 

preserved counterparts. Cooking is a method of processing 

which destroys micro organisms, softens foods making them 

easier to chew and digest. 

Soft drink concentrates should not replace your glass 

of fruit juice. Consumption of all types of natural foods 

have been laid down by Naturopaths. 

3. Adapt yourself to seasonal variations 

Changes in seasons have a tremendous impact on our 

body and this affects our health. If the diet is modified 

according to the climatic conditions, our body suffers 

minimum shock and adapts very easily to seasonal variations. 

E.g. The intake of fats and carbohydrates is increased 

during winter; it helps in providing the required additional 

generation of heat by the body. 

4. Eat well but do not overeat 

Eat three to four meals a day, but do not overeat. We 

have very well described in our early issues regarding; 

l When to eat? 

Eat only when you are hungry. 

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What to eat? 

Natural organic and healthy balanced diet. 

How to eat? 

Chew well, concentrate and enjoy your food. 

5. Avoid excessive salt and spices 

Anything that is done in moderation will not harm the 

body, but a slight excess every day can be harmful for the 

body in the long run. 

One can learn to enjoy the flavour of foods without salt, 

by discrete use of lime juice, black pepper powder, coriander, 

etc. Spicy foods must be avoided since they are harmful to 

the delicate lining of the gastro – intestinal tract. 

6. Avoid too many sweets, especially sugar 

Sucrose has been proved to be one of the causative 

agents of dental caries. Fresh fruits should be preferred 

over canned fruits. Consumption of concentrated sugar 

sources like jams and jellies must be minimized. 

7. Avoid much cholesterol and saturated fats 

Vegetable oils may be used. Controlled consumption of 

sweet prepared in pure ghee, butter and vanaspati is 

necessary. It is essential to restrict the consumption of fried 

foods and high- sugar foods. 

8. Carbohydrates especially Starch and Fibre 

are important 

Consumption of complex carbohydrates, such as 

starches present in cereals, is more advisable than that of 

the simpler sugars found in honey, table sugar and milk. 

This is because the digestion of the complex sugars is 

relatively slower than that of the simpler ones. 

Fibre in the diet lowers blood cholesterol. Avoidance of 

fibre or consumption of a fibre free diet is proved to be 

definite cause of rectal disorders, poor bowel habits, chronic 

constipation and colon cancer. 

9. Watch your weight 

It is always better to be slightly underweight than to be 

overweight. Every gram of excess weight is a burden on the 

heart and vital body resources. If loss of weight is advised then 

it should be done at the rate of one kg. a week until your ideal 

weight is reached. Weight loss should never be drastic as it 

may lead to major health problems. The process of losing 

weight depends on good eating habits, i.e., eating slowly, 

chewing the morsel thoroughly by preparing smaller portions. 

10. Have variety in food 

Better the nutritional value, lesser is the chance of 

nutritional deficiency. The following major food groups may 

be used as a guide for selecting at least one food from each 

group. 

l Milk, dal. 

l Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 

l Cereals and Cereal products. 

l Oils, Fats, Brown sugar and Jaggery. 


nature cure 

Sleep may be affected and 

constipation is a common problem. 

It may also cripple a person 

throughout the life. 

A disease which results from 

lack of certain nutrient, is known 

as a deficiency disease. Iron 

deficiency 'Anaemia' is very common 

in women and young girls. Increased 

menstrual loss and unfulfillment of 

increased need of iron during 

pregnancy are some of the major 

causes of anaemia. 

Pregnant woman are especially prone 

to malnutrition, specially when they are 

adolescent and not matured enough to bear 

children. 

The period of infancy, i.e., from birth to 18 

months, is a very crucial period and thus protein 

quality & quantity in the diet should be taken care 

of. During the process of weaning, most of the poor 

children are prey to faulty nourishment since they 

may be fed 'Sago kanji' (malt) as a substitute of milk. 

But, no food other than mother's milk provides good 

quality protein. Lack of protein in the diet may 

result in severe wastage of body tissues and this 

may lead to multiple deficiencies. 

Infants and pre- school children are dependent 

on their mother for nourishment. If her selection of 

food for them is incorrect, they may suffer from 

malnutrition. Snacks such as potato wafers, 

popcorn, cakes, carbonated soft drinks, candies etc. 

not only supply very limited nutrients but also 

cause a feeling of fullness. Such hollow or empty 

calorie foods should not be allowed liberally. Crash 

dieting is also becoming very popular in today’s 

modern culture. The resulting malnutrition due to 

this crash dieting is evident in an adolescent either 

in the form of anaemia or lack of stamina affecting 

their day to day activities. 

The women’s appetite during pregnancy 

increases along with the need of the nutrients as 

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A disease which 

results from lack of a 

certain nutrient is 

known as a deficiency 

disease. Iron 

deficiency 'Anaemia' 

is very common in 

women and young 

girls. Increased 

Menstrual loss and 

unfulfillment of 

increased need of iron 

during pregnancy are 

some of the major 

causes of Anaemia. 

the growing foetus has to be 

continuously nourished. The birth 

weight and health of the new born 

is influenced by the mother’s 

nutritional well being, during 

pregnancy. Malnutrition may affect 

most of us, if we do not fulfil our 

body’s daily nutritional 

requirements. Malnourished 

people are prone to 

continuous bouts of illness, 

which can be easily set right by 

consuming balanced diet. 

Balanced diet is a diet which 

contains all the nutrients in right 

amount as required by an 

individual’s body need. 

Junior Naturopath. 

National Institute of Naturopathy 

6, Tadiwala Road, 

Pune 411001. 


spinal streching exercises 

Yoga for 

Spine 

3 Minutes Relaxation Technique 

Dr. S. M. Acharya 

Frequent attacks of common backaches are the 

single biggest cause of absenteeism from productive 

work all over the world. It is estimated that 4 out of 5 

persons in the world, more so, sedentary workers and 

executives at all levels suffer from those nagging 

backaches resulting in loss of millions of man hours 

and billions of dollars worth of production 

worldwide annually. 

With the onset of computerisation, internet, etc. 

more and more persons are spending long hours 

sitting in front of their machines and screens, straining 

theirs back against the rule of nature, causing damage 

to their spinal columns creating nervous troubles, 

aches and pains of varied nature. 

If timely precautions and curative measures are 

not taken, the occasional troubles slowly complicates 

into lumbago, cervical spondylosis, sciatica, slip-disc, 

etc. and the person may require highly invasive spinal 

surgery. Such troubles, if neglected, may turn into 

irreparable degeneration of the ligaments and even 

cancer of the spine. 

Prevention is better than cure and cheaper too. All 

animals and birds follow their natural way of eating, 

drinking, sleeping, walking and even indulging in 

sex. Man is the only animal, a two-legged one , of 

course, who goes on breaking all rules of nature and 

natural behaviour. If men could follow nature and all 

natural rules, he could certainly avoid various 

problems, including backaches. 

Looking at the animals and birds instinctive 

movements of limbs and habits of eating natural food 

best suited to them. I suggest simple yogic exercises 

that stretches the spine helps it to attain its natural 

curvature. It has worked wonders and helped cure 

one fully within a couple of weeks of practice. Briefly, 

the technique is a three or four minute toning up 

regimen. 

Step 1. After waking up in the morning or even 

after an afternoon nap, lie straight on your back on a 

relatively hard bed with your palm placed in place of 

the pillow under your head facing upwards. Thus, the 

hands fix the spine. Then try to induce natural 

stretching as if we are taking what is called in Hindi 

an ‘angdai’ (instinctive stretching). This is good for 

even those suffering from Cervical Spondylosis. Do 

not over stretch. Just do it like an innocent child when 

lying in the lap of the mother. If you are already 

suffering from backache, it may take a few days to 

induce this natural stretching. 

Step 2. Now, remaining in that relaxed position, 

join your big toes, touching each other lightly. Then 

quickly pull up the feet towards your head without 

moving the heels and wait for a second. Push back 

your feet quickly without force keeping the heels 

fixed there only. Then relax for a second or two, 

enjoying the nice feeling and do it again to repeat it 

for 10 times (or more if you are comfortable and have 

the time to enjoy longer). 


spinal streching exercises 

The second step is to repeat the same but instead 

of jerking down the feet, move one foot clockwise 

and the other anti-clockwise without moving the 

heels, in a synchronised manner to complete a full 

circle. Relax and enjoy leaving both the feet at their 

original place. Repeat this too for a minimum of ten 

times or more. 

Step 3. The third step is to do the same in the 

reverse direction. Take the feet in a reverse manner 

without moving the heels but raising the knees. When 

the toes come up and touch each other, the knees 

also come up. Move the feet downwards as in the 

first step mentioned above, the knees falling down 

automatically and relax. Enjoy that beautiful 

sensation felt in the entire spinal area and the back. 

Repeat ten times or more. 

Step 4. The fourth step is to take the legs six to ten 

inches apart, as apart as you feel comfortable. Then 

pull up both feet together, keeping the heels on the 

bed. That will make both the knees rise up slightly, 

feet working as lever. Bring the knees together, 

quickly but without force. Then push back the feet, 

effortlessly to their original position. The knees will 

automatically fall down where they were initially 

placed. Repeat it for 10 times or more enjoying the 

relaxation. Perform it playfully as if a child is playing 

with his legs. 

Step 5. Finally, draw both the feet to the middle of 

the bed so that, the knees would also rise up; just like 

when we draw our legs towards us when reading a 

book lying on the bed. Now pull up the feet, not the 

heels. Then quickly bring the knees together without 

force. Stay for a second. Then drop down the feet back 

to their place with a slight thud. This is highly relaxing 

for leg muscles and for the mind to unwind from 

tiredness and tension. Repeat ten times or more. 

This entire relaxation technique takes 3 to 5 

minutes. Thereafter, start taking your feet slowly 

downwards towards the end of the bed to make them 

straight, thinking only that you are stretching from 

head to toe in a straight line to grow taller and taller 

without allowing any other thought. When fully 

stretched, take a deep breath, keeping your palms 

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Vertebral body 

Intervertebral 

disk 

Spinal cord 

under the head all the time. then start inhaling slowly 

to the full and then try to induce the same ‘angdai’ 

effortlessly while exhaling. Then relax for a few 

seconds. 

For getting up from the bed, turn sideways and 

get up. If you have neck pain, then after standing up, 

put your palms behind your head, breath in and raise 

your heels a bit as if you are standing on the toes just 

for a second, take ‘angdai’ and start walking straight. 

This way you can keep your posture straight 

throughout your life without stoping as many aged 

people do. It will keep you free from most aches and 

pains of the spine and the joints as long as you live. 

Hence, the good health slogan in this new year 

can be said as: 

“Three minutes a day, keeps the doctor away”. 

And, whenever you are too tired, just lie down and 

do this 3-minute stretching to come out ‘Fresh like a 

flower’ each and every time. Putting this into your 

daily routine, you will yourself as a rejuvenated 

person. 

Nature Cure & Spinal Rehab Centre, 

155 St. Patrick's Town, Pune 411013, 

Email : smacharya@yahoo.co.uk 


natural diet 

Dr. Sateesh Bajaj 

Going into the details of statistics of Diabetes 

will be the wastage of time for the reader as well as 

for the writer. The rise is so high that even the people 

not related to medical profession know the name of 

the disease as “SUGAR”. So, it becomes the duty of the 

medical professionals to guide the public to manage 

it at all levels, personal & mass. 

Let us understand the phenomenon of the disease 

first, for a better management. Sugar (glucose, 

carbohydrates, starch etc.) is the very basic thing that 

is required by the body as instant source of energy. 

Each & every function being performed by the body 

requires this energy-providing group (COOH). The 

muscles of heart, lungs, intestines or external visible 

physical movements, all need energy. A definite level 

of Insulin hormone in the blood makes the cells to 

absorb this glucose & this energy in the cells performs 

all the functions of different organs of the body. This 

COOH group is like fuel which burns to produce heat 

(energy) in the body & its carbon molecule (C) is 

excreted out by lungs in the form of Carbon dioxide 

(CO 2 

) which is simple to understand. 

The problem arises at two levels, i.e., 

either Beta cells of Pancreas, which 

secrete Insulin, start becoming 

inefficient & produce less insulin and / 

or cells become resistant to Insulin. 

Further, there are 2 types of Diabetes : 

1. Type 1 Diabetes 

Where more than 90 percent of Beta cells of 

Pancreas get destroyed (systematic defects, viral 

attacks, accidental damage to pancreas) stopping the 

production of Insulin & is called Type1 Diabetes 

Mellitus – IDDM or T 1 DM. It is controlled only with 

administration of daily doses of Insulin injections. 

2. Type 2 Diabetes 

Efficiency of beta cells of Pancreas starts 

deteriorating resulting in decreased secretion of 

Insulin. This is type 2 Diabetes Mellitus or Non Insulin 

Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, i.e., NIDDM or T2DM. 

T2DM is kept under control with daily doses of oral 

medicines. Medicines stimulate the pancreas to 

secrete more insulin. But, slowly their effect decreases 

and dose increases. In 5 to 10 years time, the patient is 

bound to take insulin injections. 

Symptoms 

The symptoms include polyurea (frequent 

urination), polydypsia (increased thirst, dryness of 

mouth), dehydration, weight loss, delayed wound 

healing, lethargy and sudden change of vision. 

Causes and Complications 

The cause of diabetes may be from Heredity to 

Obesity due to modern sedentary lifestyle, where 

there is no time for self health care. Chemically treated 

junk foods, cold drinks, preserved & processed 

eatables are all to be blamed. 

Renal failures (Diabetic Nephropathy), Cardio 

vascular problems (Hypertension, Heart attacks, 

Strokes, Atherosclerosis etc.), Neuropathies 

(Numbness of feet, Erectile dysfunction etc.) and 

Diabetic Retinopathy are some of the major 

complications in this disease. 

Naturopathy at a Glance 

Naturopathy brings down the Blood Glucose level 

significantly in a week time in case 

of T2DM though it is very difficult in 

case of IDDM. If diagnosed very 

early, it may even cure Diabetes in 

certain cases. A careful monitoring 

of Blood sugar levels is required by 

regular testing. If a patient is taking 

medicines, even more care is needed 

as Blood sugar starts coming down & there arises a 

need to taper down the dosage of medicines. 


natural diet 

There are basically two main groups of medicines, 

i.e., Sulphonylureas and Biguanides and they mainly 

work in three ways : 

1. They stimulate the Pancreas to secrete more 

Insulin – Sulphonylureas. 

2. They increase the peripheral uptake of glucose 

& thus reduce glucose levels in blood – Biguanides. 

3. They reduce / hamper the assimilation of glucose 

from the intestines by the blood. This action further 

reduces the sudden shooting up of Blood glucose levels, 

which are very harmful for a diabetic patient. 

If we concentrate upon the action of medicines, it is 

very clear that all these above mentioned actions could 

be performed with the help of Naturopathy & Yoga. 

The stimulation of Pancreas is possible with 

Naturopathy Methodologies and specific Yog aasans, 

as well as the peripheral uptake of glucose can also be 

maintained with some other Naturopathy treatments 

and brisk walks in the morning and evening. 

Controlled assimilation of glucose from intestines is 

also possible by simply changing the diet pattern. 

Diet 

Diet is the most important part to be taken care for 

diabetic patients. 

For Diabetics, the advice may be "Have a Breakfast 

like a King, Lunch like a Prince & Dinner like a Pauper". A 

heavy breakfast is recommended for a diabetic 

person because increased Blood sugar will be 

consumed by his day’s physical activity without 

harming the internal organs. Lunch should be slightly 

lighter, again for the same reason and the dinner 

should be very light because of the reduced physical 

activity during sleep. The diet planned in this manner 

will keep a check on rising Blood sugar levels. 

A very short fast on vegetable juices or vegetable 

soups may prove beneficial. 

Fiber / Roughage 

This is the factor which is very important for Diabetics 

as it performs the function equivalent to a function of 

Biguanides, the third one as stated above. The fiber in 

fruits & vegetables does not get fully digested in the 

Alimentary canal. Rather at the first stage its semidigested 

form absorbs the digested fluids and takes the 

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shape of a bolus, which keeps on moving towards 

rectum with peristaltic movements of the intestines. In 

this process, it keeps on releasing the digested fluids 

slowly and in a controlled manner. Thus its function is 

comparable to the medicines. So a Diabetic should be 

advised to have a lot of green leafy vegetables, plenty 

of salads & whole grains. Never take pulses without 

outer covering, take it as whole. A certain 'No' to fruit 

juices as they lack in fiber and are readily absorbed 

causing sudden rise in B.Sugar levels. Wherever possible, 

fruits & vegetables should be taken with skin & seeds. 

However vegetable juices & soups are more preferable 

as they have a low content of Carbohydrates. 

Carbohydrates & Starch 

These are always prohibited in Diabetes. But the 

daily requirement is fulfilled as lesser quantities of these 

found in other food. So potatoes, rice, sweet potatoes, 

beetroot, fine wheat flour etc. should be avoided. 

Avoid taking very sweet fruits like banana, sapota, 

mangoes, grapes etc. but go for papaya, guava, jambu 

fruit, falsa, prunes, cherry, loquat, pomegranate, 

peaches, zizyphus, slightly sour oranges, sweet lime 

etc. The mantra is that, fruits that are less sweet and / or 

sour are a safer & beneficial option. 

Medicinal diet 

It is recommended to cover the very first action by 

medicines, though not fully but it seems to help a lot. 

Take at least one vegetable a day that is slightly bitter 

in taste. Though it is not scientifically proven, yet it 

seems to work for Diabetics. Bitter gourd is a proven 

one but list may be extended to capsicum, fenugreek 

leaves, drumsticks & its leaves, guar beans, French 

beans, cowpea beans, sword beans, celery, colocasia 

leaves, curry leaves etc. 

Aloe-vera pulp, Green tea, Garlic, Stinging nettle 

are proved to be helpful. Cinnamon is supposed to 

multiply the efficiency of Insulin. Juice from fresh 

green Amla (Indian gooseberry) is the best one. The 

quantity may be about 20 to 30 ml. 

Niramaya® Naturopathy, 

7, A.G.C.R. Enclave, 

Delhi-110092. 

Email : satishbajaj@gmail.com 


natural treatment 

Nature Cure 

for 

Infertility 

Dr. Sheira Sundarrajan 

Photo Courtesy : www.myfertilitycare.com 

Infertility refers to the failure to conceive even 

after the couple stay together for more than a year 

and try to conceive .Women who can get pregnant, 

but unable to sustain it, is also termed as Infertility. 

Primary and Secondary Infertility 

Couples with Primary infertility have never been 

able to conceive, while Secondary infertility is 

difficulty in conceiving after already having 

conceived atleast once (with a full term pregnancy 

or a miscarriage). 

Prevalence 

Fertility problems affect one in twenty couples in 

India. In one third of all cases, only male needs 

treatment, in one third both male and female need 

treatment and in the remaining third only female 

needs treatment. 

Cause of Infertility 

In Females 

PCOS, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroid, Thyroid 

problems, Autoimmune infections, Blocked fallopian 

tubes ,Pelvic adhesions, Premature ovarian failure, High 

FSH, Abnormal cervical mucosa etc. 


In Males 

Varicocoele, Diseases like Cystic Fibrosis, 

Mumps, Abnormal sperm counts, Abnormal 

sperm shapes, use of drugs, Chemotherapy, 

Radiation treatments, Cigarette smoking, 

Occupational hazards etc. 

Naturopathic approach 

1. DETOXIFICATION 

It is the major treatment and is 

done through the cleansing 

techniques. They also help to 

reduce weight and improve the 

vitality of the body. 

2. HYDROTHERAPY 

Cold Hip Bath, Cold Sitz bath, Cold Pelvic pack, 

Cold douche, Alternate compress to the abdomen etc. 

3. MUD THERAPY 

Mud packs to the lower abdomen and full mud bath. 

4. MAGNETO THERAPY 

In all cases of inflammation and extra growths, 

South Pole is preferred, where as North Pole is suited 

for Amennorhea. If Infertility is due to thyroid 

problems, thyroid should be treated along with. 

5. CHROMO THERAPY 

Orange colour is found to 

reduce or shrink the size of cysts, 

fibroid etc. 

6. MASSAGE 

It improves circulation, 

especially Acupressure massage is 

beneficial in case of abnormal 

hormone levels, PCOD, Fibroids etc. 

7. STEAM BATH 

Once in a month helps to 

improve the circulation and also 

relaxes the body. 

8. YOGA & RELAXATION 

There are specific yoga 

postures for the reproductive 

system, which include 

Padahastasana, Hanumanasana, 

Setubandhasana , Vipareeta karni 

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REQUIRED 

Calming the overactive 

Immune system. 

Reducing the inflammatory 

processes associated with 

certain conditions . 

Addressing the mental and 

emotional components 

present. 

Bringing about hormonal 

balancing. 

Reducing stress, as stress is 

proved to affect the 

hormonal balance and also 

hamper proper implantation 

of the egg. 


Mudra , Sarvangasana, 

Konasana, Shalabhasana, Anantasana and 

Vyaghrasana. Relaxation methods and Pranayama 

help to calm the body and the mind. 

9. DIET 

Nutrition plays a key role in achieving pregnancy. 

Eating unprocessed, natural, whole, organic food 

might assist a couple to overcome infertility. Nuts, 

seeds and fresh natural products are rich in 

nutrients, while packaged, processed foods contains 

a few. Protein helps the body to 

produce hormones, transport 

oxygen and nutrients, repair cells, 

fight infections and grow new 

tissue. Unsaturated fats, especially 

omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids 

are important nutrients as well. 

Drink plenty of water to keep fluid 

stores in the body at optimal levels 

so that, ovaries and testes receive 

enough fluid. Nutritional 

supplements might also assist with 

overcoming infertility. Some 

people need extra zinc for optimal 

sperm health in men and to assist 

with hormone and egg production 

in women. Even though sources of 

zinc are mainly from animal origin 

(from protein foods), Good 

vegetarian sources are Milk and 

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the blood circulation and aids in muscle relaxation, 

especially of the Uterine muscles. Cucumber seeds 

are considered to aid in conception. Avocado due 

to its high levels of Vit E, boosts fertility and also 

improves sperm motility. Garlic, effective in the 

treatment of Endometriosis, is a potent anti 

inflammatory agent and stimulates the reproductory 

organs in both the sexes. A mixture of Cinnamon and 

Cardamom (1 tsp) is found to enhance the sexual 

energy and is also good in case of PCOD. 

By improving the health of the vital organs the 

body can revitalize the reproductive organs. Patients 

who are using conventional fertility treatments are 

encouraged to combine with Naturopathic 

treatments for better results. 

Cheese, Peanuts, Beans, Whole grain cereals, Potato, 

Pumpkin seeds etc. Researchers demonstrate that, 

adding extra Folic acid, Vitamins E, B6, B12, Iron, 

Magnesium and Selenium increase fertility. Vitamin 

E has shown to help hormone production. Wheat 

germ and Pumpkin seeds are good sources of 

vitamin E. B vitamins helps maintaining healthy 

nervous systems and muscles. Vitamin B6 is also 

known to help progesterone production. Selenium 

helps to minimize free radical damage and works 

together with vitamin E to combat infertility. Its 

natural sources being Nuts, Cereals, Oats, Soya 

beans, Sea foods etc. Complex carbohydrates, Whole 

wheat, Cereals, Millet, Barley, Brown rice etc. are 

favoured. Plant based proteins are said to augment 

fertility contrary to animal based proteins, even 

though it is not proved that the couple should be 

vegetarian to get pregnant, it is proved that 

restricting the intake of meat is better. Include Mono 

and Poly unsaturated fats, Omega -3 fatty acids 

which are available in Nuts, Avocado, Edible seeds, 

Canola oil, Olive oil, Sunflower seeds, Soya beans, 

Flax seeds, Walnut etc. in your diet. Apple increases 

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People consume different food for varied reasons. Youngsters 

consume mostly out of compulsion (from parents and other 

peers),adults mostly to maintain weight and complexion, fitness 

enthusiasts for balancing the proteins, water and fats, and the elderly 

mostly as a routine. Of course this is all much generalized and may 

differ depending on individual choice. So the question to be asked 

is what determines our choice to eat particular food? Why do we 

crave for certain foodstuffs more than others? And finally, does mood 

determine our food choice or is it the food choice that determines 

our mood? 

Many factors such as smell, sight and touch influence the desire 

to eat. These senses invoke ‘salivation’ – the first sign of hunger. Now 

hunger is different from appetite, which is more of a desire to eat 

rather than the need. Both, hunger and appetite are controlled by 

the hypothalamus in brain which releases hormones that target 

receptors in the liver. A lot of emotional states (happiness, sadness, 

irritation, anger etc.) affect these hormones (like leptin and ghrelin 

among others). This could probably be the reason why the elderly 

keep insisting on maintaining a happy frame of mind during meals. 

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Research in the connection between a person’s 

mood and the food he or she eats has revealed what 

many people have long believed, that eating a 

certain food can influence a person’s mood – at least 

temporarily! Judith Wurtman, professor at the 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT ), USA, has 

focused on how certain foods alter one’s mood by 

influencing the level of certain brain chemicals 

called neurotransmitters. While many other factors 

influence the level of these chemicals, such 

as hormones, heredity, drugs and alcohol, three 

neurotransmitters – dopamine, norepinephrine 

and serotonin – have been studied in relation to food, 

and this research has shown that neurotransmitters 

are produced in the brain from components of certain 

foods. 

The behavioral response varies from the individual 

to individual. Some people binge after a stressful 

episode, whereas, for some people, the appetite may 

get suppressed. Thus it is clear that emotions play an 

important role in determining the food choices and 

consequently affecting the lifestyle. Depending on 

the events occurring around us, our mental state can 

induce secretion of those hormones that are 

responsible for inducing hunger. Hence, it becomes 

vital to be totally disconnected with the external 

world during a meal. Praying (or meditating) before 

meals can be an excellent method to help focus on 

the meal. Multitasking while having food can also 

cause fluctuation in the hormone secretion. Activities 

like watching television, speaking over the phone, or 

reading, during a meal, all contribute to either a 

reduced appetite or result in overeating. 

Indian system of medicine has classified food based 

on six tastes – sweet (madhur rasa), sour (amla rasa), 

astringent (kashaya rasa), salty (lavana rasa), pungent 

(katu rasa) and bitter (tikta rasa). The ancient science 

goes on to mention the qualities of each of taste. 

sweet Satisfaction and soothing 

sour 

Resentment and envy 

astringent Fear and anxiety 

salty 

Craving and uncontrollable desires 

pungent Unsettling and dryness 

bitter 

Irritation and unsteadiness 

Though, these qualities are only indicative and not 

diagnostic, there are some important nutrients for 

brain development and function, but they can work 

properly only if a wide range of other nutrients are 

also available in the right amounts and in proportion 

to each other. There is no single nutrient that holds 

the key to mental health and well being. 

The combination of nutrients that is most 

commonly associated with good mental health and 

well-being is as follows: 

l Polyunsaturated fatty acids particularly the 

omega 3 types found in some plants – flaxseed oil 

(alsi/Javas ka tel), canola oil (safed sarson ka tel – less 

common in India), walnut (akhrot) etc. 

l Minerals, such as zinc in whole grains, 

legumes (phaliyan) and milk, magnesium in green 

leafy vegetables, nuts and whole grains and iron in 

green leafy vegetables and some fruit. 

l Vitamins, such as folate (in green leafy 

vegetables and fortified cereals, e.g. sashakt anaaj), 

a range of B vitamins (whole grain products, yeast 

and dairy products) and antioxidant vitamins such 

as C and E (in a wide range of fruits and vegetables). 

People having diets that lack one or more of this 

combination of polyunsaturated fats, minerals and 

vitamins, and/or contain too much saturated fat or 

other elements, including sugar and a range of 

food and agricultural chemicals, seem to be at 

higher risk of developing the conditions like 

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 

range of Depressive conditions, Schizophrenia and 

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. It must be 

borne in mind that the products available in the 

market which provide concentrated forms of 

specific compounds (such as Omega 3 fatty acids) 

may not be that effective as those consumed from 

naturally occurring sources. One of the reasons for 

this postulation could be that other supporting 

nutrients that might be required for the digestion 

and absorption may also be present in the naturally 

occurring source, whereas, isolating the compound 

may not make this possible. 



Mood 

Foods that make 

you feel alert 

Food 

Apples, nachni, rajma and 

broccoli. 

Protein-packed foods like 

sprouts, nuts, pulses, lowfat 

paneer, skim or low-fat 

milk, low-fat yoghurt. 

How? 

These foods contain boron, which is responsible for handeye 

co-ordination, attention and short-term memory. 

Boron-rich foods also maintain healthy bone and bloodsugar 

levels. 

When you supply tyrosine (from eating protein), your brain 

will be ready to make it into more of the two alertness 

neurotransmitters (dopamine and nor epinephrine). 

[Do not avoid carbohydrates, as it is your main source of 

energy, especially the B group which is the energy-giving 

vitamin. Therefore, a combination of complex carbohydrates, 

fibre (vegetables and salads) and a bit of protein is best.] 


you feel energetic 


you smart 


you happy 

Foods that 

refresh you 

Brown rice, sweet potato, 

nachni, bajra, oats. 

Prunes (Manukka) 

Carrots, broccoli (Hari 

Gobi), sweet potatoes 

(Shakarakand), raw 

cabbage, unroasted 

walnuts (Akhrot). 

Bananas 

Nuts 

Pistachios (Californian) 

Dark chocolate 

Oranges, apples, and 

yoghurt. 

Sunflower seeds 

These are low-glycemic carbohydrates(High-glycemic 

carbohydrates, e.g., sugar, white bread, rice cakes, bagel/bun, 

instant rice, rice, pasta should be avoided.) 

They prevent mood swings and good for memory. Prevent 

constipation since high in fibre, maintain blood pressure levels 

being high in potassium and an excellent source of iron. 

Rich in antioxidants. Raw or unroasted walnuts are considered 

the healthiest nuts, with twice as many antioxidants as other 

nuts. Also good for diabetes. 

Contain vitamin B6, which is known to build serotonin levels. 

They contain no fat, and are available everywhere. 

Walnuts (Kashmiri) are high in antioxidants, omega 3 fatty 

acids, prevent ageing, and are excellent sources of vitamin E. 

Low in glycemic index, high in vitamin B and fibre, low in fat 

and maintain blood sugar levels. Almonds are high in 

antioxidants and vitamin E. 

Releases pleasure-enhancing endorphins into the brain and 

also contains phenyl ethylamine, a stimulant associated with 

love. Hence, it makes you feel good. 

These foods are slow digesting carbohydrates and can supply 

a steady source of fuel for the body. 

Contain magnesium which helps maintain normal muscle 

and nerve function, and keeps heart rhythm steady and 

bones strong. It is also involved in energy metabolism and 

protein synthesis. Just a handful of sunflower seeds will give 

half of daily magnesium needs. 

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Lack of sleep causes many side effects, but most frequently 

it compromises mood, performance and alertness. It is a bad 

cycle. Stress keeps one up at night and releases hormones that 

affect mood, decreasing concentration and thereby increasing 

stress.There are certain foods that can decrease stress and break 

the cycle. Eating foods rich in B vitamins, namely folic acid, B6 

and B12, can stabilize mood by helping to create serotonin, a 

chemical that directly affects mood in a positive way and is 

responsible for relaxation and sleep regulation through its 

conversion to melatonin. Antioxidants also play a role by 

attacking the free radicals that are released when a person is 

stressed. Vitamins C, E and beta-carotene are being heavily 

researched for their abilities to boost brain power. All of these 

can be found in fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, 

carrots, spinach and other dark green, leafy vegetables 

(amaranth - chauli, celery- ajmod, cluster beans- gawarphali, 

Colocassia leaf- Arabi Patta, coriander- dhania, Lettuce-Salaad 

Patta/kasmisaag, cabbage-gobi etc.). 

In a nutshell, the principles of Naturopathic Nutrition play 

an important role in promoting healthy mind-set – alert, sharp, 

intelligent, positive and satvic.The following guidelines of Life 

Natural will help in attaining the goal of complete holistic 

health: 

l A balanced diet: Complete meals with sufficient gap in 

between; preferably all fruits and vegetables should be from 

organic sources devoid of chemicals and insecticides. 

l Hygiene: Personal cleanliness and mental soundness is 

a must. 

l Physical activity: Yoga or other forms of mild exercise 

regularly keeps metabolism normal. 

l Rest: Adequate and undisturbed sleep at night (at least 

6 to 7 hours for adults) is mandatory. It is often said, “After lunch 

rest for a while; after dinner walk a mile”. 

l Fasting: Resting the digestive system along with 

physical and sensory rest, at least once a week augments health 

and longevity. Fasting is generally done by drinking only water 

for the entire day. 

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yoga cures 

Psychosomatic Medicine 

Yoga 

Dr. Pradeep M. K. 

Introduction 

The current age of progress and science may also 

be called as the age of tension, age of anxiety and 

depression etc. We are obsessed with our bodies, 

generally with the materialistic aspects of life. The 

epidemic tension, anxiety, depression, fear in the mind 

have a negative effect on our physical health. The 

body-mind connection is a powerful and universal 

force that exists in our life and often, we are unaware 

of it. It is the main driver of our health, whether we 

realize it or not. 

Fast foods, counter pills, psychotropic medications, 

hallucinogenic drugs will not cure our emotional 

ailments permanently. This is the time for us to make 

more practical use of our moral and spiritual insights 

and to pursue “ What is good for our health ? or how 

can we get rid of our mental woes ?” 

The common causes of any psychosomatic disease 

include lack of support in the family, hormonal 

changes in the late decades of life, over exhaustion, 

memory loss, lack of self respect, poor mental status. 

People having Psychosomatic illness complain of 

some problems without a natural reason. These are 

Ulcers, Head aches, Body aches, Frequent maturation 

and defecation, Insomnia, Excessive perspiration, 

Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Inability to 

perform any work efficiently and Autoimmune 

disorders. 

The diseases which affects the mankind today have 

a strong psychological base. We can see persons now 

a days suffering from lots of physical problems like 

body aches, tremors, ulcers, digestive problems but 

doesn’t have an organic cause or pathology behind 

it. These all are due to the altered mental status which 

further develop as physical troubles. 

When the mental factors such as anxiety or stress 

builds up in side a person, it affects his physiological 

status leading to psychosomatic illness which 

includes gastrointestinal disturbances, respiratory 

ailments, cardiovascular problems, genitourinary 

disorders, endocrine disorders, migraine, 

integumental problems as well as sexual 

dysfunction. 

Intake of psychotropic drugs does not helps them 

in a permanent way until the mental agony is relieved. 

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yoga cures 

Yoga is a divine art of healing which 

unites the psyche with the physique. 

It helps in building a harmony to 

maintain the mental and physical 

homeostasis, when practiced under 

an expert guidance. It provides a 

permanent relief to the 

psychosomatics, when practiced 

regularly. 

Yogasanas 

Yogic postures are scientifically 

designed to relieve stress and bring 

about physical as well as mental and 

emotional balance. The emotional 

imbalances can be tackled through 

yogic postures which require 

concentration. It tones and strengthens 

the muscles, relieves the burden over 

internal organs. It calms down the body, 

regulates the stress harmones 

adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. It plays 

a vital role in the regulation of serotonin 

and endorphin levels which provides good relaxation 

to the Psychosomatic individuals. 

The postures like Tadasan, Ardhachakrasan, 

Vrikshasan, Sukasan, Vajrasan, Sashankasan, Vakrasan, 

Vipareeta karni, Bhujangasan are found beneficial. 

Relaxation Techniques 

l 

l 

Quick relaxation technique 

Deep relaxation technique 

Pranayama 

Pranayamas and other breathing exercises play a 

vital role in providing relaxation. Breath is also a tool 

for increasing inner awareness. Just learning to take 

deep breaths and releasing in a quick way to combat 

stressful and challenging situations, is amazingly 

effective. 

All these help in taming the “MONKEY MIND”. Just 

focusing on inhalation and exhalation produces a 

dramatic effect on the body and provides relaxation. 

The pranayamas like Chandranadi, Nadishuddi, 

Sheetkari, Sheetali, Bhramari are effective in 

psychosomatic illness. 

Breathing Excercises 

l Hand stretch breathing 

l Tiger stretch breathing 

l Cat stretch breathing 

Other Techniques 

These include group counselling 

and group therapies including games 

and personality improvement 

programmes. It also helps developing 

the social behaviour and to cope with 

the stressors of the society. 

“YOGA CHITTI VRITTI NIRODHA” 

Yoga is the science which ceases the 

modifications of mind disturbing the 

physical body and helps to maintain 

the mental and physical rhythm. 

Therefore, yoga can be employed as a 

best tool for treating psychosomatic 

illness permanently in a qualitative 

way. 

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Osteoarthritis is a painful problem of the joints. Arthritis 

hampers joint movement and disturbs normal life. Healthy joints 

help your body move, bend, and twist. But, when you have 

arthritis, even simple and everyday’s movement can hurt. Using 

stairs can be painful, walking a few steps, opening a door even 

combing your hair can be hard. 

The nature's effort of expelling foreign matter from our body 

are signs of acute disease. Each disease of the attempt of the 

body to expel accumulated poison. Disease is a sign which warns 

us that our enemy, foreign matter has entrenched itself in our 

body and we should be alert about it. 

It may happen because of 

1. Unnatural way of living/Wrong life style. 

2. Foreign matter accumulation 

3. Depletion of vital force 

4. Hereditary 

5. Incorrect treatment 

6. Injury or accident 

7. Disease causing germs 

`wº$mhma{dhmañ` `wº$Moï>ñ` H$_©gw & 

`wº$ñdßZmd~moYñ` `moJmo ^d{V Xþ:Ihm && (BG 6/17) 

To have a healthy life one should follow the principles of Nature 

and should be disciplined in his daily life, while eating, sleeping 

and walking. 

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Definition of Osteoarthritis 

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and 

it can occur in one joint or more than one joint. It 

causes the cartilage tissue covering the ends of the 

bones to wear away. 

'Arthritis' is the inflammation of the synovial joints 

of the body and is one of the most common of all 

disabling disease. It is a crippling degenerative 

process which can eventuate in erasable destruction 

of the joint. 

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative arthritis 

commonly seen in middle and old age, especially 

afflicting those who are overweight and have avoided 

exercises. It frequently develops in a joint which has 

suffered injury earlier in life, the injury causing pranic 

and structural derangement which was not 

completely corrected at that time. It may also be 

associated with an excess deposition of calcium in 

the body, either due to high dietary intake or due to 

imbalance of the parathyroid glands. In the science 

of Yoga and Naturopathy arthritis is not consider to 

be disease itself, but one symptoms of a widespread 

metabolic and pranic malfunction which begins early 

in a person’s life. 

Prevalence 

The prevalence of osteo-arthritis among elderly as 

per the Community survey data was 56.6 percent. 

The most curious fact regarding Osteoarthritis is 

that the number of women affected by this disease 

increases greatly after the age of 45. Obesity, history 

of joint injuries and trauma, genetic conditions, 

hormonal factors, nutritional deficiencies and 

indigestion can all cause the suffering of 

Osteoarthritis. Low thyroid function has even been 

implicated as a possible contributing cause to 

osteoarthritis. Since osteoarthritis of the knee is twice 

as common in women as men, researchers 

investigated the impact ofhigh-heeled shoes on knee 

osteoarthritis. 

Types of Osteoarthritis 

(A) 1. Mono arthritis 

Arthritis of any single joint. 

2. Poly arthritis 

Arthritisof four or more joints 

(B) 1. Primary OA 

Primary osteoarthritis is related to the 

aging process. It focuses of the hand, 

knee, and hip joints 

2. Secondary OA 

Secondary OA occurs in young person. 

Symptoms 

Pain:Joints may ache, the pain may be burning or 

sharp type. For some people, the pain may aggrevate 

and subside. Constant pain while you sleep may be a 

sign that your arthritis is getting worse. 

Redness and Stiffness: In arthritis, getting up in 

the morning can be hard. Joints may feel stiff and 

creaky for a short time, till you start moving. 

Muscle weakness: The muscles around the joint 

may get weaker. This happens a lot with arthritis 

involving the knee. 

Heat and Swelling : Arthritis can cause swelling in 

your joints, making them feel tender and sore. 

Deformed joints : Joints in wrong shape, 

especially as arthritis gets worse. 

Reduced range of motion : As your arthritis gets 

worse, you may not be able to fully bend, flex or 

extend your joints. Or you may not be able to use 

them at all. 



Cracking and creaking : Your joints may make 

crunching, creaking sounds. 

The symptoms of OA can differ from gradual and 

subtle inception of severe aching joint pain, 

restricted movement, painful bony growths in the 

finger joints to joint pain in wrist, knee, foot, elbow, 

low back pain and sometimes joint inflammation. 

Patient must seek assistance of doctor when there is 

continuous pain with no benefit from common pain 

relievers. If there is confusion regarding the 

diagnosis, he must change the doctor and go for 

second opinion. 

There are several stages of osteoarthritis: 

l Cartilage loses elasticity and is more easily 

damaged by injury or use. 

l 

l 

Wear of cartilage causes change to underlying 

bone. The bone thickens and cysts may occur 

under the cartilage. Bony growths 

called spurs or osteophytes develop 

near the end of the bone at the affected 

joint. 

Bits of bone or cartilage float loosely in 

the joint space. 

l The joint lining, or the synovium, 

becomes inflamed due to cartilage 

breakdown causing cytokines 

(inflammation proteins) and enzymes 

that damage cartilage further. 

Causes of Osteoarthritis 

(A) As per Yogic Science 

1. Metabolic and pranic malfunction. 

2. Blockage of prana in the joint for a 

long time. 

(B) As per ModernScience 

The cause of osteoarthritis is not known. It is 

mostly related to aging. With aging, the water 

content of the cartilage increases and the protein 

makeup of cartilage degenerates. Eventually, 

cartilage begins to degenerate by flaking or forming 

tiny crevasses. Osteoarthritis occasionally can 

develop in multiple members of the same family, 

implying a hereditary (genetic) basis for this 

condition. 

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Finger 

joints 

Thumb 

joint 

(C) Calcium Crystals 

Crystal deposits in the cartilage can cause cartilage 

degeneration and osteoarthritis. Uric acid crystals 

cause arthritis in gout, while calcium pyrophosphate 

crystals cause arthritis in pseudo gout. 

And the other factors leading to Osteoarthritis may 

be - 

1. Overweight 

2. Lack of Exercises 

3. Excessively rich diet and fatty substance and 

overeating. 

4. Wrong posture (continuous sitting in chair and 

working too long). 

5. Mental Factors like tensions, supressions of 

emotions, fear, hypersensitivity. 

6. Faulty life style 

7. Diet 

Healthy Joint 

Osteoarthritis 

Bone 

Cartilage 

Damage to 

bone and 

cartilage 

Not everyone with a risk factor for a disease will 

develop the disease. Risk factors simply increase your 

chance of developing the disease in the long-run. 

Risk factors we can not change is Hereditary 

(Genetic) and the risk factors we can change are 

mainly Major injury, Overweight and Muscles 

weakness. 

Management of Osteoarthitis 

The disease can be diagnosed by the clinical signs 

and symptoms and investigations such as X-ray, Blood 

DC, ESR etc. and following could be the points of 

natural management. 



1. Muscle strengthenin gexercise and maintaining 

mobility. 

2. Advice with regard to weight loss. 

3. Heel pad and suitable foot wear. 

4. Traction 

Decreased 

joint space 

Rough bone 

Normal hip joint 

Arthritic hip joint 

Worn 

cartilage 

5. Maintaining and improving joint function and 

minimizing dependence. 

6. Patient education and the encouragement of a 

positive approach. 

7. Avoidance of trauma and undue physical stress 

to affected joints. 

8. Occupation change, transfer to lighter work, 

giving time to strenous hobbies. 

9. Modification of existing activities to avoid 

prolonged standing or working. 

10. Hydrotherapy to relive pain and muscle 

spasm. 

11. Dietary restrictions. 

Modern medicine has not yet fully come to terms, 

with the overall dimention of arthritis. It concentrates 

on the relief of arthritis pain, but fails to treat and 

correct its underlying causes. But, the points in 

Alternative treatment of OA can be as given below: 

1. Mental attitude : Positive Mental attitide is 

very necessary for a patient. Osteoarthritis may be 

acute or chronic. These patients suffer severe pain for 

a longer period. Hence OA patients require a positive 

attitude. 

2. Fasting: Fasting is very effective in OA. Fasting 

with orange juice for 3-4 days, will be hepful for pain 

removing. 

3. Hydro therapy : Knee pack for 45 minutes daily 

is useful for the swollen condition of the knee. Direct 

application of mud is also beneficial for OA of Knees. 

Warm water Enema once in a week can be helpful to 

remove the impurities from the body. 

4. Diet : Scientists have established that the 

antioxidants Vitamin C and D are important in 

developing normalcartilage, andit may also be able to 

reverse some cartilage damage. Researches have 

found that osteoarthritis patients who consume more 

vitamin c in their diet have a slower progression of the 

disease than patients who eat low levels of Vitamin C. 

Osteoarthritis progresses more slowly in patients who 

have plenty of Vitamin D in their diet. In addition, this 

vitamin has been linked to rebuilding cartilage and 

preventing the breakdown of cartilage.Simple 

Vegetariandiet is recommended for OA. 

5. Heat and Massage Therapy : Massage helps 

to relieve muscle tension caused by joint pains 

associated with osteoarthritis. In addition, massage 

therapy boosts circulation of blood to the affected 

joint, thus, decreasing joint stiffness and promoting 

cartilage repair. The process involves massaging the 

muscles surrounding the inflamed joint(s). Muscle 

spasms that are as a result of Osteoarthritis can also 

be averted through massage light as this will help to 

relieve the tensed muscles that supported the 

weakened muscles of the joint. 

6. Exercise : Obesity is a major causeof OA. So it is 

very necessary to reduce weight through the exercise 

and diet control. Most health experts agree that 

regular exercise can be effective in helping alleviate 

arthritis pain. Stretching your muscles as well as 

building up muscular strength will lead to not only 

bulid up stronger joints but alleviate stress over them 

as well. Your doctor will be able to determine what 

exercises will help with your particular condition. 

7. Lifestyle Changes : Avoid doing activities that 

exert added stress on the affected joints, be it your 

fingers, knees, back or hip. If it is absolutely necessary 

to perform tasks that tax arthritic joints, make sure 



you rest often to relieve joints before starting up 

again. 

8. Hot & Cold Therapy : Alternate heating pads 

and ice packs can provide significant pain relief for 

osteoarthritis, much the same way it helps athletes 

and those with injuries. Both can help soothe joint 

pain and stiffness. 

9. Relaxation and Sleep : Learning to relax is an 

important part of dealing with stress. Here are some 

techniques you can use to relax. 

l 

l 

l 

Deep Breathing This is as simple as it sounds. 

Breathing deeply can help you calm down and 

unwind. And it feels great! Find a quiet place 

and find five to 15 minutes to practice this every 

day. 

Progressive Relaxation Progressive relaxation 

involves lying on your back and, starting with 

your feet and moving up your body to your 

face, consciously tensing and relaxing the 

muscles in your body. Combine with deep 

breathing for extra relaxation. 

Creative or Guided Imagery Use this with deep 

breathing and progressive relaxation. Either use 

a tape of someone speaking or just use your 

imagination to take your mind on a minivacation. 

Choose a place that you feel you can 

relax and go there mentally. See every detail 

and see yourself there refreshed and relaxed. 

10. Walking : A new Northwestern Medicine 

research has shown that, people with knee 

Osteoarthritis are more likely to walk fast enough if 

they lead physically active lives,”The more active 

people are, the faster they can walk,” said Dorothy 

Dunlop, Associate Professor of medicine at 

Northwestern University Feinberg School of 

Medicine and leadine Author of the study. 

11. Yogic approach : Yogic management of OA 

effectively compliments standard, medical majors. 

Yoga will never advocate drug management for the 

symptoms of OA in isolation, while neglecting to 

correct the underlying deficiency of diet, exercise, life 

style modification and so on. A well rounded 

programme on yogic therapy includes the following. 

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Asana like Pawanamuktasana-1(joints movement) 

and Nadisodhana Pranayam and Bhastrika Pranayam 

are very effictive for the patient of OA. If possible, 

patients may practise Poorna and Laghoo 

Sankhapraskhalana, Kunjal and Neti but following 

simple vegetarian diet and fruits. 

l Stretching of the muscles relieves strain on the 

joints thereby relieving pain, tenderness, stiffness, and 

improving the range of motion (Physical). 

l 

l 

Yoga relieves stress (Mental). 

Improving perspective towardS life (Spiritual). 

Osteoarthritis can be best managedand prevented 

by methods of Naturopathy and Yoga. Prolonged use 

of Allopathic drugs like NSAIDs cause many adverse 

effects like gastritis.This can be avoided by regular 

practice of yogic methods. 

Research Scholar(Yoga) 

Dept. of Sanskrit,Utkal University, 

Bhubaneswar-751004 

Odisha 

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detoxing method 

Fasting 

& 

its Effects on Health 

Dr. Rabin Karati 

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'When drugs are used, the 

patient has to recover 

twice – once from the illness 

and once again from the 

drug. Drugs cannot cure 

disease, disease continues. 

It is only its pattern 

that changes' 

According to Herbert M.Shelton, "Fasting is 

abstention, entirely or in part and for longer or shorter 

period of time from food and drink or from food 

alone." 

Nutrition may be conveniently divided into two 

phases – positive and negative, corresponding to 

the periods of eating and periods of abstaining 

from food. Negative nutrition has received the 

terms 'Fasting'. 

The vital organs and tissues must receive 

nourishment during a fast and this is provided by : 

1. Food stock within the body. 

2. The soluble portions of dead and ‘diseased 

tissues’, 

as insisted by Hazard and Carrington that, 

during a fast toxins and accumulated waste are 

eliminated first. 

Physiologists tell us that, while it is activity that 

disintegrates cells, there is no replacement by new 

tissue unless there are distinct intervals of rest. 

More people keep their bodies constantly 

stuffing with food, forcing every organ to work 



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Gives the vital organs a complete rest. 

Stops the intake of foods that decompose in 

the intestines and further poison the body. 

Empties the digestive tract and disposes off 

putrefactive bacteria. 

Increases the power of digestion and 

assimilation. 

Re-establishes normal physiological 

chemistry and normal secretion. 

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Restores a youthful condition of the cells 

and tissues and rejuvenates the body. 

Permits the conservation and reconalization 

of energy. 

Gives the organs of elimination an 

opportunity to catch-up with their work 

and promotes elimination. 

Clears and strengthens the mind. 

Improves function throughout the body. 

overtime. Their nervous and 

glandular system are overtaxed 

and their reserve forces called 

upon to digest and assimilate 

this surplus food or to eliminate 

the poisons that result from its 

decomposition in the intestines. 

A 'Fast' reverses all this. This 

surplus food is used up, the 

toxins are eliminated, the organs 

of the body get a needed rest 

and are able to repair 

themselves. It is not merely the 

digestive organs which rest 

during a fast. The benefits 

extend to every part of the 

organism. 

Fasting Affects 

Blood 

Since, toxaemia underlies 

most diseases, the elimination of 

toxin from the blood and 

through the blood from the cells, 

is the chief factor in the benefit 

which diseased bodies derive 

from the fast. 

Blood disease, whether the so 

called specific disease (syphilis), 

bacterial disease or just the 

ordinary toxaemic conditions 

should be treated by the fast. 

Disorder of the blood such as 

sclerosis, fibrosis, atheroma, 

arthritis etc. in ready response to 

the fast , and diseases of 

lymphatic respond, as do those 

of the blood and blood vessels. 

Dr. George S. Wager says, 

During long fast, the red blood 

cell count increased from 

1,500,000 to 3,200,000. 

Haemoglobin increased from 50 

percent to 85 percent and the 

number of white cells declined 

from 37,000 to 14,000. 

Heart 

Fasting takes a heavy load off 

the organs and exerts lesser 

resistance to overcome in 

Pumping the full volume of 

blood around the body circuit. 

This easing of the strain enables 

the heart to repair its structure 

and improve its function. 

For this reason, many cases of 

both functional and organic 

heart affection have been 

benefited and even cured by 

Fasting. Circulation is also 

improved. 

Stomach 

During fast, the muscles and 

glands of the stomach are 

rejuvenated. So, Morbid 

sensibilities are overcome, 

digestion is improved, a 

distended and buldged stomach 

shrinks and tends to resume its 

normal size. Ulcers heal, 

inflammation subsides, gastric 

catarrah is eliminated and the 

appetite tends to become normal. 

Lungs 

Congestion of the lungs is 

quickly relieved when food is 

discontinued. Regenerative 

power of the lungs is very great 

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Vital Reactions during 'FAST' 

and the benefits are derived by them through fasting. 

Liver, Spleen and Kidneys 

The benefit derived by these organs from a fast 

are striking. Abscess of the liver can be completely 

and permanently cured by a fast lasting only four 

weeks. The glycogen content of the liver is almost 

entirely consumed during the first two days of a fast. 

Enlarged spleens have been reduced after a few 

days or weeks of fasting. Kidney affections of many 

forms can be cured by fast. 

Muscles 

The skeletal muscles may lose 40 percent of their 

weight by the time death from starvation occurs. The 

heart muscles loses only about 3 percent. There is no 

actual loss of the number of muscle cell in a fast of 

ordinary duration. 

Special senses 

Except where certain pathology prevents it, fasting 

invariably brings about. 

a. Remarkable improvement in the faculty of 

sight, clarity and brightness of the eyes. 

Nervous System 

Nerve function is greatly improved by a fast. In 

cases of nervous and mental disorders, one must see 

the effects of the fast to be able to appreciate the 

patient. Paralysis and Semi – paralysis are frequently 

overcome by fasting. Neurasthenia and even insanity 

have also been curved, this way. 

Nothing will increase elimination as will fast. When 

we cease to take food and when we cease to absorb the 

products of the decomposition of food, the organ of 

elimination have an opportunity to catch-up with their 

work. 

Subjective Effects 

a. All of our power is enhanced by fasting. 

Memory is strengthened. Alteration 

association and the reasoning faculty are 

improved. Love, sympathy, intuition and all 

the other spiritual powers are increased. 

b. Fasting frequently brings relief to a person in 

Pain. After a few days without food, the pain 

usually disappears or is greatly reduced in 

intensity. 

b. Sharpening of sense of touch. 

c. Refinement of the capacity of testing. 

d. Improvement of the sense of smell. 

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e. Increase in capacity of hearing. 


dossier 

NIN’s Multifaceted Services and Monthly Activities (November 2011) 

O.P.D. Clinic: NIN has an OPD clinic with free 

consultation services where various Naturopathy 

treatments are given to the patients at a 

subsidized rate i.e. Rs.350/- per week. 

Naturopathy treatment has become popular in 

Pune and NIN’s OPD is attracting a large number 

of patients. Total 3643 patients were treated and 

an amount of Rs.3,15,210/- was received. 

Yoga Classes : NIN conducts 8 batches of yoga 

daily. Four classes in the morning including one 

batch at 9 am exclusively for women and four in 

the evening. 183 participants attended the Yoga 

Classes. A revenue of Rs.54,900/- was collected 

towards the monthly fee @ Rs.300/- per head. 

Magazine: NIN publishes a bilingual magazine 

in Hindi & English “Nisargopachar Varta”. 92 

subscribers were added during this month and 

total receipts amounted to Rs.31,990/-. 

Health Shop : A Health Shop is run by NIN 

where Natural food & drinks and products free 

from chemicals and fertilizers are made available 

to the public. Also, books on Naturopathy, Yoga 

& other Health subjects and various instruments 

used in the treatment of Naturopathy are sold at 

subsidized rates. Total sale during the month was 

for Rs.1,40,926/-. 

Weekly Lectures : NIN arranged 4 guest 

lectures by eminent speakers on Saturday and 4 th 

Free Lecture is scheduled on 26 th November, 2011 

on “Procedures and Benefits” of Naturopathy 

treatment in different common ailments. 

Monthly Workshop: NIN organizes one-day 

workshop with demonstration of procedures on 

different diseases for general public on the last 

Saturday of every month. A workshop on Yoga 

was conducted on “Management of Arthritis 

through Naturopathy and Yoga”. Each participant 

is charged Rs.50/-. Lunch with Natural food, Herbal 

tea and Lemon juice were provided to each 

participant. Copies of NIN’s magazine 

‘Nisargopachar Varta’ and treatment equipment 

“Enema Can” are also distributed to the 

participants. 

Naturopathy Diet Centre: NIN is running a 

Naturopathy Diet Centre in its premises and 

providing diet facilities to the general public and 

patients who visit this institute. Total sale during 

the month was for Rs.1,08,417/- 

Sponsored Programmes : In order to 

promote self health and health awareness 

among the public on naturopathic lines, 

financial aid was given for conducting 1 day 

Naturopathy & Yoga awareness program and 7 

days Naturopathy & Yoga Treatment-cum- 

Awareness program by Naturopathy 

Institutions/ hospitals in different parts of the 

country. 38 such programmes were conducted 

out of which 4 belongs to NES. 

Sanatorium for HIV+ve Patients: NIN is 

running a Sanatorium for HIV +ve Patients at 

Kaswand, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar. 

TATC Course : Thirty Seven students are 

undergoing 1 year Full Time Treatment Attendant 

Training Course (TATC) with a monthly stipend 

of Rs.3000/- 

House Surgeoncy : Eight BNYS internees of 

different colleges are undergoing training under 

Naturopathy Internship Training Programme 

with a monthly Stipend of Rs.3500/-. 

Acupressure Clinic : Free Acupressure 

Treatment is being given to the patients, daily 

between 2 to 5 p.m., six days a week. 

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