Naturopathy and Ayurveda an Alternative Medical System

A comparison between Naturopathy and Ayurveda

Authors

  • Dr. (Mrs.) Meenakshi Gupta Author

Keywords:

Naturopathy, Ayurveda, alternative medicine, eclectic, holistic, natural medications, body's vital ability, cure, uphold, branch of medicine, integrate, body, psyche, spirit, prevent, ailments, similarities, dissimilarities, holistic approaches

Abstract

Although Naturopathy and Ayurveda are alternativemedicines, both are entirely different fields of study and practice.Naturopathy is an eclectic and holistic alternative medical system thatconcentrates more on natural medications and the body’s vital ability to cureand uphold itself. However, Ayurveda is a branch of medicine that integrates thebody, psyche, and spirit to prevent and cure various types of ailments. NaturalAyurveda can be compared to Naturopathy. There are some similarities anddissimilarities between the two holistic approaches of medicine.

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Published

2013-10-01

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2013): International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences (IJOPESS)

Section

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