Very few people know that there are many ways to treat illness, and one of them is naturopathy. Many people who have followed this procedure have recommended it to others, but they have not ruled out allopathy because of its prompt treatment.

To know more about this, naturopath Dr Umme Raheel was on Aaj News’s special Ramazan transmission Baran-e-Rehmat.

In the Sehri transmission, she highlighted several significant medical issues and their natural treatments and elucidated the principles of naturopathy and how this alternative healing method functions.

“Naturopathy—also called naturopathic medicine—is a medical system that has evolved from a combination of traditional practices and health care approaches popular in Europe during the 19th century,” according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

The treatment emphasises restoring health and treating diseases through natural means rather than conventional medications, Dr Umme Raheel said. “This approach includes dietary changes, herbal remedies, physical exercise, yoga, meditation, and various other natural treatments.”

The primary goal of naturopathy is to strengthen the body’s natural systems and address diseases at their root “instead of merely alleviating symptoms.”

She went on to add that naturopathy employs techniques such as dietary modifications, the use of herbs and plants, exposure to sunlight and fresh air, yoga, meditation, hydrotherapy, massage, physical therapy, and colour therapy. The treatment focuses on a holistic balance of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

How naturopathy works

“The principles of naturopathy aim to enhance the body’s natural healing processes, both physically and internally,” she said and added that it is believed that maintaining the body’s internal balance can lead to the natural resolution of diseases.

Dr Umme Raheel clarified that naturopathy does not rely on chemical or artificial medications; instead, it “promotes health through natural sources like herbs, nutrition, and physical activity.”

She stated that many ailments can be overcome by aligning lifestyle and diet with natural principles. “The cure for every disease in the world exists in naturopathy. If a person maintains a balanced and natural diet, they can lead a healthy life.”

In response to a question from host Shehryar Asim, she noted that while there was no definitive cure for conditions like autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder can be managed through lifestyle changes.

“These diseases cannot be cured by a specific medication; rather, lifestyle changes are essential,” she said.

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She pointed out that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is “increasingly” common among women, characterised by small cysts on the ovaries and elevated androgen hormone levels, which can lead to infertility, weight gain, and other complications.

“Give us just three months; if you don’t feel better, then you can certainly consider surgery,” Dr Umme Raheel stated.

“Whether it concerns autism, ADHD, or PCOS, natural solutions may prove to be more effective than conventional medications. True healing lies in natural foods.”