Department of Philosophy of Nature Cure
Nature cure is a system of drugless medicine based mainly on the laws of nature by using physical, mental and moral planes of well-being. The basic theories of Nature cure are vitality, toxaemia, panchamahabhuta, foreign matter as well as the principles of healthy living. It comprises of various treatment methods such as Fasting therapy, Diet therapy, Hydrotherapy, Mud Therapy, Magnetotherapy, Heliotherapy, Acupuncture, Acupressure and Reflexology.
- Course Objectives
- Manage the underlying spiritual, social, mental and physical causes of disease;
- Practice in a manner that exemplifies professionalism, strong ethics and a commitment to the principles of naturopathic medicine;
- Communicate effectively with patients; appraise and apply research in treating patients;
- Integrate biomedical with clinical science knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients;
- Identify the need for urgent and emergent health care and direct appropriate resolution;
- Establish and manage a naturopathic practice; manage chronic disease;
- Demonstrate leadership in health advocacy and environmental stewardship;
- Collaborate effectively and work in partnership with other health care practitioners;
- Demonstrate commitment to the advancement of the naturopathic profession.