Naturopathic

Introduction

The Naturopathic medicine is based on the concept of treating the body with Panchamahabhutas that is Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether, which forms the basic constituents of the body. These elements are used to revitalize and rejuvenate the body and strengthen the immune system against disease causing agents present in and around him.

The hospital is a well established 200 bedded Yoga and Nature Cure Hospital with ultra modern equipments, and it is located in Idyllic surroundings on the banks of Holy river Nethravathy about 2 KM away from Dharmasthala. The hospital provides inexpensive treatment for the chronic diseases like Asthma, Diabetes, Arthritis, Hypertension etc., with modern facilities in Physiotherapy, Magnetotherapy, & Chromo Therapy, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy and Acupuncture. Hospital is surrounded with greenery serene garden and extra facilities like swimming pool & surrounded by good walking track. Hospital has got separate general wards for male and female single room and double room & Cottage with all facilities for inmates.

Location
The hospital is located amidst of silent natural surrounding on the bank of Holy river Netravathi.The place is well known as 'Sahnthivana'. The hospital building is designed by French Architect having wo hundred beds strength includes cottages,deluxe rooms,special rooms and general wards.The place is well connected by road,rail,air traffic.It is 2 kms. From Dharmasthala , 70 kms. From Mangalore, 100 kms. From Mainpal, 300 kms. From Bangalore.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL THERAPEUTICS
JALACHIKITSA ( HYDROTHERAPY)
This therapy uses water at different temperatures,forms and pressure with adjuvant to alleviate the ailments of the body.Hydriatic application includes Hip bath,Spinal bath,Sauna bath.Steam Bath,Water Massage,Asthma Bath,Plaintain leaf bath, neem bath,Hepatic and Kidney Packs.These specialized treatments like packing and sprays act as an agent to reactivate the aging human system.This department functions 24 hours for In Patients and only during working hours for Out Patients.

Hydrotherapy unit
 

Hip bath tubs Spinal bath tubs Spray spinal bath Under water massage tubs Immersion bath tubs Circular jet units Douche units Steam bath cabins Steam rooms Jet spray Sauna bath cabins Arm bath

Foot bath Whirl pool bath Facial steam inhalers Reflexlogy tracks Enema tables Chest pack Trunk pack Neck pack Full wet sheet pack Knee pack Abdomen pack Pelvic Pack

Major Diseases Being Treated
 

Psychosomatic disorders	IBS , Ulcerartive Coilits, Acid Pepetic Diseases  etc
Psychoneuroimmunological diseases	Rheumatism, Psoriatic Arthritis etc
Occupational disorders	Cervical Spondylosis, Varicose Veins, Tension Headaches etc.
Orthopedic & Rheumatological disorders	Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Slip Disc, Frozen Shoulder, Ligament Tear, Sports Injuries etc.
Cardiovascular diseases	Essential Hypertension, Post MI Rehabilitation, Post IHD Rehabilitation ,Cardiac Reversing Techniques etc.
Metabolic diseases	Primary Obesity, Diabetes mellitus, Gout etc.
Respiratory diseases	Airway obstructive disorders like Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma etc.
Gastrointestinal diseases	Acid Peptic Diseases, Appendicitis, Constipation etc.
Dermatological disorders	Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne Vulgaris etc.
Obstetric & gynecological diseases	Post Delivery Rehabitation [Pelvic Floor Strengthening Program], Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Menstrual Disorders, Menopausal Syndrome etc.
Neurological disorders	Facial Palsy, Bell's palsy, Hemiplegia, Cerebral Ataxia, Parkinsonism etc.
Deaddiction	Tobacco, Alcohol addictions in all forms of consumption etc.
Psychological disorders	Bipolar Mood Disorders, Anxiety Neurosis, Schizophrenia etc.
Rehabilitation	Post Fractural Rehabilitation, Post PCTA Stent Surgery Rehabilitation,Chronic Venous Ulcers etc.

Special Package Programmes

1. Stress Management Programmes
2. Health Rejuvenation Programmes.
3. Cardiac Lifestyle
4. Diet Counselling
5. Yoga and Nature Cure camps for public
6. Public Health Awareness Camps
7. Special package programme for old age Asthma, Diabetes mellitus, Obesity.
8. Promotion of Positive Health for all age groups
9. Seminars, work shops and lectures
10. Research activity

For more detail website http://www.shridharmasthala.org/Naturopathy/Index.htm