While it has been recognised as a medical discipline with roots in 19th century Europe, many of Naturopathy’s governing principles have also found mention in India’s ancient Vedic texts.
Its core belief is that the body possesses vital energies that are capable of healing from within and natural cures, diet regulation and exercise are its tools of transformation. Like Ayurveda, Naturopathy also believes that the human body is but a balance of the five great elements of nature.
Herbal massages, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, nutritional counselling and cleansing routines all form part of Naturopathic treatments.