Natural Cures

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine has said ”Nature cures, not the physician”.  It is the method of treatment that removes the basic cause of disease by using all the elements of nature. It is not only a healing system, but is also a way of life. It harmonizes the internal vital forces that make up the human body. Modern day term used for this type of cure is naturopathy.

This is a science of ancient origin. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used practiced this system of natural cures. There is an extensive reference to it in the ancient Indian texts. Vedas, particularly Ayurveda mention the uses of natural health remedies to promote healing.

Natural cures are drugless methods of treatment. It assumes that each person is born healthy and strong. He can retain it by living in tune with the laws of nature. Even if a person is born with some afflictions, it is possible to overcome them by using the natural health remedies. Fresh air, sunshine, a proper diet, exercise scientific relaxation, constructive thinking and healthy mental attitude are the natural agents. Combine that with prayer and meditation to form a basis of healthy life.

Proper intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds form the basis of healthy diet. Drink plenty of water to flush out the excess toxins from the body. You can also use water in the form of baths and packs. You can also make warm compresses to relax while cold compresses can lead to reducing the body temperature and inflammation.

The other methods of natural cures are air and sunbaths, exercise and massage. Air and sunbaths revive dead skin and help retain its normal condition. Exercise, especially yogic asanas leads to better inner health and harmony and removes the tension physical, emotional and mental. Massage tones up the nervous system and improves blood circulation and the metabolic rate.

Sleep or rest is the next element of natural cure. When we are asleep, our bodies repair themselves. New cells are formed, toxic products are broken down, body’s immune system is strengthened and refreshes the mind. Having seven to eight hours of good night’s sleep can cure you of many diseases.

Thus using the above elements, you find that all your ailments can be cured and you do not have to visit the doctor and go for expensive medical treatment. All the elements of nature cure are harmless and have no side effects.