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2481007, 2481206 (F)Website:www.sivarajcolleges.org
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Chennai - 600106 Phone : 044-26281563, 26216244, 26214844 Govt. of Tamil Nadu
9. S.R.K. Medical College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences , The T.N. Dr. M. G. R. Medical 50 2001
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u Dr. D. Sathyanath
Naturopath's Advice
Nature Cure Physician
My son met an accident and after that he is having Getting enough sunlight has been shown to be
bipolar disorder for last ten year. What can be the effective for mood changes that happen in depression.
modalities in Naturopathy & Yoga? Exposure to light in the morning helps the bodys sleep/
K. Anjaneyulu wake cycle work properly. Production of serotonin, a
brain chemical that is key in influencing our mood, is
Bipolar disorder, also known as manicdepressive turned on in the morning upon exposure to light. One
disorder is a recurrent disease which causes shifts of the simplest ways to increase your exposure to light
in a persons mood between periods of a very good is to walk outdoors in the sunlight.
or irritable mood and depression that can be
unpredictable. Thus it requires a long term Another option is to use special lights that simulate
treatment. Medication alone is usually not enough natural daylight. There are different types available, from
to fully control the symptoms of bipolar disorder light boxes to visors that are typically used for 20-30
though it is essential in the acute phase of the minutes a day.
disease. Hydro & mud therapy: Generally cold applications
Above all the treatments, the self help of the are invigorating. A cold shower should be had, every
sufferers to control symptoms by exercising day. On days of blue a full mud bath if given will give
regularly, getting enough sleep, eating right, immense relief. On regular basis mud packs shall be
monitoring moods, keeping stress to a minimum, given over the abdomen and eyes for 20 minutes. Cold
and the company with supportive people are spinal bath or spray will also help to alleviate the
mandatory. symptoms.
The major goals of Nature cure treatment are to Psychotherapy : In addition to the above,
treat and reduce the severity of acute episodes of psychotherapy, or talk therapy, can be an effective
mania or depression when they occur; Reduce the treatment for bipolar disorder.
frequency of episodes; Avoid cycling from one Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people
phase to another and Help the patient function as with bipolar disorder learn to change harmful or
best as possible between episodes. negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Understanding Ones Symptoms: Technically Family-focused therapy includes family members. It
this is called prodrome detection and this is helps enhance family coping strategies, such as
becoming an expert on recognizing ones illness so recognizing new episodes early and helping the
that the treatment can be sought out early, before sufferers.
a full-blown episode occurs.
Stress reduction : It is not enough to just reduce Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy helps
the anxiety. Stress reduction will involve reducing patients with bipolar disorder to improve their
things that cause anxiety and increasing those that relationships with others and manage their daily
generate happiness. Oil massage can be a valuable routines. Regular daily routines and sleep schedules
contribution to the overall stress reduction. may help protect against manic episodes.
Blending the massage with sedative effect of Exercise/ Yoga : Exercise has also been shown to
essential oils will act on the central nervous system have antidepressant effects. It can be any physical
and promote emotional release and reduction of activity but should be out-door in nature. Regular
physical and mental stress. physical activity like taking a brisk walk outside each
Color/ Light Therapy: Color is another morning for at least 30 minutes may improve the mood.
component of naturopathy, which is applied to Yoga has the added advantage of releasing mood-
relieve stress-induced disorders as they influence elevating chemicals in the brain and can decrease stress
our moods and behavior. Every color is said to have hormones, if adhered regularly.
a specific emotional effect. As far as depression is
concerned, blue/violet color is said to have soothing
and calming effect on our nerves. National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune 411 001
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Liberation of Women
omens Day is recurring Are we very serious about the sex
this month. I was just waiting for this education to our children after a
right time to share some of my ideas certain age? Are we trying to
about the liberation of thoughts in educate our young children about
different aspects of women the natural feelings with the
empowerment. Modernization is changing era of modernization?
just one of them, which is normally Are we possessive to take an
misunderstood as the synonym for anemic girl too seriously in order
women liberation. to improve her health? Are we
The Indian woman of our conscious enough to make our
modern society likes to work, likes girls strong to face any situation
to dress up in her own way, likes to instead of promising as father and
share her thoughts and participate in every activity. The brother to protect them throughout their life? Probably
point to be reviewed, is this attitude, just because of the not, we leave most of these issues to its usual occurrence.
rebel thought which has been developed while the If these things are incorporated with the changing
transition period of women empowerment? Or it is a times, we may save the society from the negative
rational attitude with equal share of rights as well as consequences of modernization, to an extent. But, during
responsibilities? this modified bringing up of the kids and specially girls,
Liberation of thoughts is a very wide term and it needs we also need to teach them its contemporary
to appear in every aspect of life. Concern about half of our requirement. Message should be communicated in a
population is also an aspect which needs to be viewed balanced and proper way.
with liberal thoughts by the whole society, men and Here comes the role of liberation in thoughts, to
women. ascertain the good health, Education and thus a better
Right from the beginning of the world, women have social environment for our girl child. Proper education to
been into different difficult but important roles in the the generation about the natural modalities and way outs
society. It has been recognized time to time and is to overcome the difficulties of transition era, is possible
respected also. But the question arises, are we really only if our perception is neutral but justified.
concerned about the development which is based on It should be very concern of our female fraternity to
liberal thoughts or it is just to make a cover of projection approach the things in a justified manner instead of
of the issue? getting an accelerated rebellion attitude to change
As I always believe, solution of any of the issues should everything overnight. It comes to their part of
be implemented first at individual and family level; it responsibility to design a code of conduct at personal
develops at social level, automatically. Health and and social level. It is needed, to retain the beauty of our
Education are the two most basic issues where people culture and also to modify the thought process which
start discriminating in subconscious mind. Different anyway violates the concept of gender equity.
factors about social coding occupy our thoughts. If we It is undoubtedly the toughest task to modify the
could overcome this with a proper education to our orthodox thought process of the people being associated
children of both the genders, women empowerment may with them at different levels but once we are able to
approach a good extent. This is to mention, education execute it, remaining things will automatically be
does not only mean the bookish knowledge but about corrected.
the citizenship, health, socialism, responsibilities, sex and
freedom of thoughts.
In our Indian society, certain things are still lacking to Dr. Namrata Shukla
be incorporated in order to empower the female society. Managing Editor
Nisargopachar Varta : March 2013 13
life style goals
Dr. Lakshmeesh D. R.
Following are some of the lifestyle goals for supplementation with calcium, potassium or
2. Weight reduction in the overweight or weight randomized controlled trials concluded that, dynamic
4. Physical activity.
time ambulatory BP by 3.3/3.5 mmHg, respectively.
5. Healthy dietary choices, which include: Sedentary patients should be advised to take up
Reduction of salt intake, Increase in potassium exercise of moderate intensity on a regular basis, e.g.
that they dont wake up when they need tourinate. These are where the child,
Others simply take longer to learn bladder control.
1. has wet the bed (or their nappy)every night
Many children wet the bed until they are 5 years old
oralmost every night since birth this is known
or even older.
asprimary nocturnal enuresis.
A child who has been dry for several months or
2. begins to wet the bed after a period of at least
even years may start wetting the bed. The cause
six months of persistent dryness this is known
might be emotional stress, such as the loss of a loved
assecondary nocturnal enuresis.
one, problems at school, a new sibling, or even toilet
training too late. Bedwetting can also be classified as ,
a. monosymptomatic : night time bedwetting
Bedwetting is not a childs fault. Children wet the
is the only symptom.
bed due to some problem.
b. polysymptomatic : a child has other
In rare cases, bedwetting may be the symptom of
symptoms, such as a frequent need to pass urine
an underlying health condition, such
during the day or a sudden and urgent need to
astype1Diabetes(which cancausean excessive
urinate.
production of urine) orConstipation.
Bed wetting is a hidden
Secondary bedwetting, where
problem of childhood, unlike
bedwetting begins after
asthma or allergies; it is just not
a long period of dryness,
talked about outside the house.
can be triggered by
Wet beds leave bad feelings all
some type of emotional
around. Frustrated
distress, such as being
parents sometimes
bullied or moving to a
conclude a child is
new school.
wetting the bed out
However, in the of laziness. Kids
majority of cases, theres worr y theres
no clear reason why a child something wrong
wets their bed. It could be due with them, especially
to your child: when siblings tease them.
Fear of wetting the bed at a
D Producing more urine than their bladder
friends sleep over can create social awkwardness.
can cope with.
For some, bedwetting may be an inevitable part
D The bladder isoveractive or irritable meaning
of growing up, but it doesnt have to be traumatic.
that it can only hold a small amount of urine.
Understanding bed-wettings causes is the first step
D Their bladder is being very deep sleeper and to dealing with this common childhood problem.
not reacting to the signalstelling their brain that
Theres no one single cause of bed-wetting, but
their bladder is full.
it has been associated with your own DNA. The
D Bedwetting can also run in families. In about majority of bedwetting is inherited, for three out of
half of cases, one of the childs parents (usually the four kids; either a parent or a first-degree relative
father) had a history of bedwetting as a child. also wet the bed in childhood. Scientists have even
Bedwetting often falls into two distinct types. delayed night time bladder control.
that likely contribute to bedwetting. fluid spread evenly throughout the day. Dont try to
restrict the amount of fluid your child drinks in the
Delayed bladder maturation - In these kids, the evening as this will not help and can even delay the
brain and bladder gradually learn to communicate
process of getting dry at night. However, dont give
with each other during sleep, and this takes longer
drinks containing caffeine , e.g., coffee, tea, hot
to happen in some kids. Smaller functional
chocolate, caffeinated soft-drinks like Coca-Cola etc.
Mattress protection
bladder. Although a childs true bladder size may be
normal, during sleep, it sends the signal earlier that
its full. While waiting for your child to stop wetting the
bed, you may like to use some protection for the
Low Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) - This
bed. A variety of pads and
hormone tells the kidneys to
covers are available to
make less urine. Studies
protect the bed and pillow,
show that some kids who
and there are underwear
wet the bed release less of
pads that can be used
this hormone while sleep.
for special occasions (e.g.
More urine can mean more
school camps, holidays).
bedwetting.
Bedwetting alarms
Deep sleepers - Families Bedwetting alarms are
have been telling for years
considered the most useful
that their children who wet
and successful initial way
the bed sleep more deeply
to treat bedwetting.
than their kids that dont.
Research has shown these
Research confirms the link.
alarms will help more than
Some of these children sleep so
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the signal that their bladder is
children will then stay dry.
full.
This treatment requires a
Constipation - Full bowels press supportive and helpful
on the bladder, and can cause uncontrolled bladder family and may take 6-8 weeks to work. Alarms have
contractions, during waking or sleep. good long-term success and fewer relapses than
Treatment medication.
Junior Naturopath
National Institute of Naturopathy
Tadiwala Road,
Pune - 411001,
Maharashtra.
Director,
Practicing some of the sitting and standing National Institute of Naturopathy
Asanas can help to cure bed-wetting. Yoga helps to Bapu Bhavan, Tadiwala Road,
regulate hormonal discharge, and improve motor-
skill development of kids, which helps to cure the PUNE 411 001.
Introduction
The word 'Asthma' comes from the Greek
word for 'panting'.
'Asthma' is a chronic disease that involves
inflammation of the lungs. Airway swells up,
mucus production is increased, muscles of the
bronchial tree become tight, and restricts
airflow making it hard to breathe producing
the characteristic wheezing sound, shortness
of breath, chest tightness and coughing.
Asthma can either be allergic or non-
allergic. In allergic asthma, allergic reaction to
an inhaled irritant - pet dander, pollen, dust
mites-triggers an attack. The immune system
comes into action, but instead of helping, it
causes inflammation. This is the most common
form of asthma.
Non-allergic asthma does not involve the
immune system. Attacks can be triggered by
stress, anxiety, cold air, smoke or a virus. Some
people have symptoms only when they
exercise, a condition known as exercise-
induced asthma.
Signs and Symptoms
Most people with asthma may live for
periods of time without any symptoms and
all of sudden then have an asthma attack.
Dr. Abhishek Devikar Some people have chronic shortness of breath
that gets worse during an attack. Asthma
attacks can last minutes to days and can
become dangerous if airflow to the lungs
becomes severely restricted.
your body deal with a long-term condition such as green vegetables and fruits can help someone with
asthma. asthma.
Most of the time, we underestimate the value of l Anti-allergic components like onion, Apple,
diet to our health. There are various dietary factors to turmeric, sunflower seeds, and walnuts can help in
be considered being Asthmatics, reducing the allergic reactions in the
Dietary salt has shown a link body.
l
between salt consumption and l Anti-inflammatory
severity of Asthma. Therefore, it foods like Avocado and
would be prudent to restrict Tofu is known to reduce
salt intake which can the inflammation.
reduce the severity of l Lycopene and
asthma. beta-carotene -
Flavonoids have preliminary data
l
been shown to have suggests that these two
beneficial in alleviating antioxidants, found in
asthma symptoms. Few dietary sources are onion, many fruits and
green bean, broccoli, celery, cranberry, orange, green vegetables, may help prevent exercise-induced
tea and soy. asthma.
l Vitamin C (1 g per day) - One preliminary study
l Anti-oxidants and Immuno-stimulating suggested that children with asthma had
nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, Beta significantly less wheezing when they consumed
Carotene, Zinc, Iron, Copper and Manganese which vitamin C rich diet. Vitamin C does have anti-
is found in variety of dark orange, red, yellow and inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may
help you, maintain good health overall and also may
help keep airways open.
2. Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is the use of water for recuperative and
healing purposes and it is largely considered to be the
oldest form of medical treatment known to man.
Along with treating diseases and improving
wound healing, circulation, relaxation, digestion and
the immune system, hydrotherapy has been proven
to be beneficial for people with Asthma. It is known
that Hippocrates (460-375 BC) used hot and cold
water in the treatment of multiple disease states.
Asthma Bath : It is one of the most important
hydrotherapeutic measure which helps in relieving
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natural management
help reduce symptoms. The Yogic Approach may lungs so that it can be removed by coughing.
be, Unclogging the airways is the key to keep lungs
1. Kriyas - Jala Neti (Twice a week), Vamana Dhauti healthy in asthmatics.
(Once in 2 weeks). Naturopathy and Yogic treatments have shown
2. Breathing Techniques Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, remarkable improvement in patients with chronic
Sectional Breathing, Hands In And Out Breathing, Full Asthma firstly by supporting and inducing the self-
Yogic Breathing, Ankle Stretch Breathing, Tiger healing process. Secondly, by reducing the
Breathing, Breath Awareness. hypersensitivity of the respiratory system. However,
3. Asanas Tadasana, Matsyasana, Gomukhasana, the treatments should be performed under the
Bhujangasana, Ardhakatichakrasana, Uttidapadasana, supervision of a qualified Naturopath because each
Ustrasana, Ardhashalabhasana, Padahastasana, individual is unique and may respond to the same
Setubandhasana, Shashankasana, Ardhachakrasana treatment differently.
Yoga Therapy is the best measure in treatment of At the end of the treatment the Naturopath may
Bronchial Asthma as it treats the root of the disease advice you certain dos and donts depending up on
and not merely the symptoms. The practices like Jala your body type which can further enhance the
neti helps in reducing the hypersensitivity of the effectiveness of the treatments.
tracheo-bronchial where as Vamana Dhauti helps in
cleansing the respiratory apparatus of the clogged Nisargopachar Ashram,
mucous. Uruli Kanchan,
5. Acupuncture Pune - 412202,
Acupuncture has been successfully used in China Maharashtra
to treat most illnesses over the past 3500 years, The
National Institute of Health (USA) has stated that the
data in support of acupuncture are as strong as those
for many accepted Western medical therapies and
research has shown that acupuncture can be very
effective for respiratory diseases including asthma.
Acupuncture can reduce the frequency and severity
of attacks: says study conducted at the Vienna
showed that over 70 percent of patients with long-
standing asthma reported a significant improvement
of their ailments after ten weeks of acupuncture
treatment. In another study, Scientists reported
marked improvement in 76.5 percent of the patients.
Some of the important points are GV-20, GV-14, CV-
17, CV-22, ST-18, ST-40, LI-4, Sp-6, P-6, L-7
Ear Points: Lung point, Internal secretion, Heart.
6. Postural Drainage(PD)
Also known as chest physical therapy (CPT) is a
way to help people with asthma to breathe with less
difficulty and stay healthy. PD uses gravity and
percussion to loosen the thick, sticky mucus in the
Dr. M. Lalitha
DIM (Di Indolyl Methane), which has potential wonders on the menstrual cycle. Cold sitz bath, cold
antiandrogenic property and also, has an important abdominal pack etc are also beneficial to restore
role in oestrogen metabolism. It can be obtained in regular menstruation and fertility. Steam bath / Sauna
broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, radish, turnips etc. bath can be taken once in a week for weight
Add spices like cinnamon and turmeric to food to reduction.
improve taste, and to prevent insulin resistance. 6. Mud Therapy
Drink more Water, as being well hydrated helps the Local mud application (multhani metti) over face
body to maintain a good hormonal balance. will be helpful for acne. Mud pack to abdomen for
minimum 20 mins soothes pelvic inflammation and
Instead of following a long calorie intake chart and tones the reproductive organs.
a big 'Not To Eat' menu, Strictly say 'GOOD BYE' to
bakeries, sweet stalls, chat corners, pizza and burger 7. Acupuncture
shops, as all the junk stuffs available there are the Acupuncture releases the blocked up energy and
culprits. facilitate the free flow of energy throughout the body
thus increasing the energy how in the reproductive
Say 'Hello' to fruits and vegetables, and eat them organs.
to your hearts extent which will cater to the satiety
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3. Yoga Therapy
Asanas, breathing exercises and meditation helps
to balance and stimulate the endocrine system. They
also help in unblocking the energy channels and
balance the nervous system.
Ardha Chandrasana, Paschimottanasana, Titali
asana, Gomukhasan (extremely beneficial for
irregular periods), Janu Shirasana, Virasana,
Bhujangasana, Ardha chakrasana, Simhasana (For
thyroid disorders) and Shavasana (to reduce stress).
These poses, tone up abdominal muscles, reduces
stress levels and regulates the endocrine system to
restore hormonal balance.
4. Pranayama
Anuloma Viloma (deep breathing through
alternate nostril) reduces stress levels and calms the
body and mind.
Kapalbhati regulates obesity, thyroid gland,
digestive disorders and balances the three doshas
(vata, pitta and kapha).
5. Hydrotherapy
Cold hip bath must be taken daily as it will work
Nisargopachar Varta : March 2013 27
role in different diseases
Dr. Pradeep M. K.
cavernosa fall, causing the smooth muscles of the nitric oxide levels in the penis. Therefore, men with
corpora cavernosa to contract, stopping the inflow hypogonadism (diminished function of the testes
of blood and opening veins that drain blood away resulting in low testosterone production) may have
from the penis. The levels of the cGMP in the corpora low sex drive and erectile dysfunction.
cavernosa fall because it is destroyed by an enzyme Psychological factors : These factors include
called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). anxiety, guilt, depression, widower syndrome, low
Occurrence self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder and fear
Erectile dysfunction can occur at any ages, though of sexual failure (performance anxiety). It is also worth
it is uncommon among young males than elderly. noting that, many medications used for treatment of
Erectile dysfunction varies in severity from men to depression and other psychiatric disorders may cause
men; some men have a total inability to achieve an erectile dysfunction or ejaculatory problems.
erection, others have an inconsistent ability to Diagnosis
achieve an erection and still others can sustain only
A diagnosis of erectile dysfunction is made in men
brief erections.
who have repeated inability to achieve and/or
Risk Factors maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual
The factors which accelerates the chances of performance for at least three months.
erectile dysfunction are. Physical examination
Advancement in age : Old people are likely to The physical examination can reveal clues for
experience erectile dysfunction due to the decrease physical causes of erectile dysfunction. For example,
in compliance of the penile tissues especially in the if the penis does not respond as expected to touching,
corpus cavernous and also due to the decreased a problem in the nervous system may be the cause.
nervous stimuli to the smooth muscles of the penis. Small testicles, lack of facial hair, and enlarged breasts
(gynecomastia) can point to hormonal problems such
Cardiovascular diseases : People who are as hypogonadism with low testosterone levels.
suffering with hypertension, arterosclerosis, which
reduces the nitric acid secretion-essential for nervous Laboratory tests
stimulation for an efficient erection. The following are common laboratory tests to
evaluate erective dysfunction.
Diabetes mellitus : ED occurs 10-15 years earlier
to a diabetic when compared to a non-diabetic, due Complete Blood Counts : WBC, RBC, MCV, MCH,
to the simultaneous damage of sensory and MCHC etc.
autonomous nervous system in a diabetic Urinalysis : An abnormal urinalysis may be a sign of
neuropathic individual. diabetes mellitus and kidney-damage.
Drugs : Uses of drugs like Diuretics and high blood Lipid profile : High levels of LDL cholesterol (bad
pressure drugs, Antidepressants, anti- anxiety drugs, cholesterol) in the blood promotes atherosclerosis.
and antiepileptic drugs, Antihistamines, Non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Parkinsons Blood glucose levels : Abnormally high blood
disease medications, Antiarrythmics, Histamine H2- glucose levels may be a sign of diabetes mellitus.
receptor antagonists, Muscle relaxants, Prostate Blood Hb A 1c : Abnormally high levels of blood
cancer medications, Chemotherapy drugs etc. are hemoglobin A 1c in patients with diabetes mellitus
linked with erectile dysfunction. establish that there is poor control of blood glucose
Low testosterone levels : Testosterone (the levels.
primary sex hormone in men) is not only necessary Serum creatinine : An abnormal serum creatinine
for sex drive (libido) but also is necessary to maintain may be the result of kidney damage due to diabetes.
Liver enzymes and liver function tests : Advanced or natural herbs the allopathic medicines are highly
liver cirrhosis can result in hormonal imbalance and expensive even for a short term use.
Total testosterone levels : Blood samples for total even angina pectoris.
but measurement of bio-available testosterone is not l Avoid Xenoestrogens including avoid excess
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Other hormone levels : Measurement of other
Inhibit excess aromatase activity.
hormones beside testosterone (luteinizing hormone l Increase Sex Hormone Binding Globulin SHBG.
may be routinely checked as both hypothyroidism l Increase cGMP /improve the ratio cAMP:cGMP.
dysfunction.
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and diabetes.
erection by relaxing the smooth muscles the physiological reaction that a well
and widening the blood vessels of the prepared meal can have on human
penis, while these medicines do produce beings are serious of sensuous reactions,
penile erections for the time being, there the visual satisfaction of the sight of
with their long term use. stimulation of their pleasing smell and
flow to the brain and sex organs suggestive, but its the rind that
your body more virile and healthy. vessels and has the same effect like Viagra; thus
preventing it.
crystallized is a very good stimulant to the circulatory
on erectile dysfunction.
also with unhealthy life style.
production.
the sexual charge one require.
hormones levels in both men and women and the Junior Naturopath
Chinese have made use of it for centuries to raise National Institute of Naturopathy
resilience and craving. Tadiwala Road,
Pune - 411001,
Maharashtra.
Dr. Kushan Shah the heart. Half bath with warm water can also help
to improve circulation.
Conditions that can cause E Elevate your legs above your heart brought by massage will
swelling include varicose level while lying down. improve muscle function,
veins/venous insufficiency E Exercise your legs regularly. This helps thereby reducing the edema.
to a blood clot.
diet, which may reduce fluid retention the natural diuretics. Fluid
have ruled out the kidney will avoid the excess fluid
function it is better to undergo the liver function test retention in the body.
The treatments mentioned below are aimed to also help in the delivery of more oxygen thereby
drain the accumulated fluid and not related to the eases the circulation all around the body.
c a u s e. As a d v i s e d e a r l i e r, p l e a s e u n d e r g o t h e
O.P.D. Clinic: NIN has an OPD clinic with free Saturday of every month. This month NIN
consultation services where various conducted the workshop on Health & Fitness
Naturopathy treatments are given to the patients Naturally. Total participants were 58. Each
at a subsidized rate , i.e.,Rs.350/- per week. participant is charged Rs.50/-. Lunch with Natural
Naturopathy treatment has become popular in food, Herbal tea and Lemon juice is provided to
Pune and NINs OPD is attracting large number each participant. Copies of NINs magazine
of patients. Total 4618 patients were treated Nisargopachar Varta and treatment equipment
during this month. 'Enema Can' to the needy are also distributed to
Yoga Classes : NIN conducts 8 batches of yoga the participants.
daily. Four classes in the morning including one Sanatorium for HIV+ve Patients: NIN is running
batch at 9 am exclusively for women, and four in a Sanatorium for HIV +ve Patients at NIVANT,
the evening. 163 participants attended the Yoga Panchagani, Mahabaleshwar.
Classes. Naturopathy Diet Centre: NIN is running a
Magazine: NIN publishes a bilingual magazine Naturopathy Diet Centre in its premises and
in Hindi & English Nisargopachar Varta. 167 providing diet facilities to the general public and
subscribers were added during this month. patients who visit this institute.
Health Shop : A Health Shop is run by NIN where TATC Course : Sixty Eight Students are
Natural food & drinks and products free from undergoing 1 year Full Time Treatment Attendant
chemicals and fertilizers are made available to Training Course (TATC) with a monthly stipend
the public. Also, books on Naturopathy, Yoga & of Rs. 3,000/-.
other Health subjects and various instruments House Surgeoncy : 2 BNYS internees of different
used in the treatment of Naturopathy are sold at colleges are undergoing training under
subsidized rates. Naturopathy & Yoga Internship Training
Weekly Lectures : NIN arranged 4 free guest Programme with a monthly Stipend of
lectures by eminent speakers on Saturdays on Rs. 3500/-.
Procedures and Benefits of Naturopathy Acupressure Clinic : Free Acupressure Treatment
treatment in different common ailments. is being given to the patients, daily between 2 to
Monthly Workshop: NIN organizes one-day 5 p.m., six days a week. Total 147 patients are
workshop with demonstration of procedures on benefited during the month.
different diseases for general public on the last