Diet therapy - Naturopathy

DIET THERAPY
(NATUROPATHY)
Dr. Jasminkumar Viramgami
Reader & H.O.D.,
Dept. of Swasthavritta,
Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

What is Diet Therapy?
• Naturopathy gives primary importance to Diet.
• acc to naturopathy, the root cause of most of
the diseases is the accumulation of morbid
matter in the digestive system.
• it is essential to cleanse it-
• -by diverting the energies of the body by
fasting. i.e. elimination of morbid matter from
the body.
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It believes that
• the change in dietary habit can bring
remarkable changes in the health of a
person.
• the wrong intake of food can facilitate the
accumulation of morbid matter
• and change in the dietary pattern can
eliminate the same.
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Another important principle that
• digestive system is largely responsible in
causation of disease
• (रोगा: सर्वे अपि मंदे अगनौ, सुतराम उदराणि)
• And re-conditioning of this system can bring
back the health too.
This principle is primarily based on the diet
regimen of a person.
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Classificaton of the Diet
Naturopathy classifies diet into three categories
1. Eliminative
2. Soothing
3. Constructive
• Whenever a patient undergo the treatment in
Naturopathy, he has to undergo these three
phases.
• Accordingly diet is prescribed.
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Eliminative stage
• phase where the elimination takes place
• to have a favourable body condition free from
toxins and morbid matter.
• The foods eliminative in nature are of this
kind.
• It includes water, vegetable/fruit juices.
• Eliminative Diet- Liquids, Lemon, Citric juices,
Tender Coconut water, Vegetable soups, Butter
milk, Wheat Grass juices etc.
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Soothing Stage
When the patient is subjected to elimination,
he/she tends to get tired or weakness.
• digestive system after the elimination, not
able to accommodate or digest normal food.
• During the elimination production of heat in
the body occurs, which has to be countered.
• Hence digestive system has to be soothen to
get prepared for the normal digestion.
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Soothing Diets
The foods which take care of this stage are
• Daliya, Khichdi,
• Boiled vegetables, Steamed Vegetables,
• Salads, Sprouts, fruits etc.
• Vegetable chutney etc.
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Constructive Stage
• Once the above phases are tackled effectively,
there is a need to prepare the body for normal
functioning.
• The patient has to get adjusted to the normal
routine of food
• it should give extra energy to rebuild the
structure of the body
• and to perform normal duties.
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constructive diet is
• normal food of a person
• devoid of oils, fat, spices and unnatural
foods like Maida, Sugar, Fast foods, Bakery
foods etc.
• The preferred food are sprouts, salads etc.
Constructive Diet- Wholesome flour,
Unpolished rice, little pulses, Sprouts, Curd
etc.
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Acidic and Alkaline Diet
• Some foods leave alkaline residues in the
body after digestive and metabolic process;
some others leave acidic residues.
• It depends on their mineral composition.
• We may call such foods are alkali-genic and
acid-genic respectively.
Alkaline diet is diets based on the belief that -
• certain foods can affect the acidity and pH of
bodily fluids, like urine or blood
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Imp of Alkaline Diet
• In normal health, reaction of the blood is
alkaline that is essential for our well-being.
• Due to alkalinity, huge amount of acid is
transported by the blood to the various points
of discharge, mainly the lungs.
• acids produced by the metabolic activities (uric
acid, lactic acid, etc.) react with the alkalies in
the blood, lymph, bile, etc.,
• and neutralized and becomes harmless.
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examples
• Foods like citrus fruits that are sour are
actually alkaline producing in this diet.
• Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium
in foods contribute to the alkaline effect.
• while sulphur, phosphorous and chlorine
contribute to the acidic effect.
• classified as acid or alkaline-producing
depending on their reaction on the urine.
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effects
• Alkeline food is helpful to cure different
digestive disorders.
alkaline diets help in
• improving health,
• purifying the body and
• rendering it immune to disease.
• used to treat or prevent diseases.
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if diet is acid-genic...
• body can’t cope with the resulting acids.
• If blood alkalinity is reduced, its ability to
transport the CO2 reduced.
• it results in the accumulation of acid in the
tissues.
• known as acidosis or hypo-alkalinity of the
blood.
• Acidosis is the reason for most diseases.
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Foods Leaving An Acid Ash (1/5th
Class)
• Cereals of all kinds, all sorts of breads
• Barley, Grain, Beans, Lentils, Nuts except
almonds, Oatmeal, Peas, Confections, Rice,
Bananas (unripe),
• Chorolate, Coffee, Tea, Corn Sugar, Cakes,
• Eggs, Meats, Sea Foods,
• foods containing concentrated proteins and
starches
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Acidosis can be prevented by
• maintaining a proper ratio between acid and
alkaline foods in the diet.
• Our diet should consist of 20% acidic and 80%
alkaline food for maintaining health.
Thus , our daily diet should consist of
• four-fifth of alkaline-forming foods and
• one fifth of acid-forming foods.
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Foods Leaving Alkaline Ash ( 4/5th
class)
•juicy fruits, ripe fruits,
•legumes,
•tubers, leafy and root vegetables
•Almonds, Apricots, Peaches, Raisins,
Dates,
• Milk, Cottage Cheese,
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SATTVIC PERSONALITY
• People who follow the sattvic way of
eating
• Clear-minded
• Balanced
• Spiritually aware
• They avoid alcohol, stimulants like tea,
coffee, tobacco and non-vegetarian food
• Selfless
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According to the food taken,
individuals can be classified into…..
1. Tamasic
2. Rajasic
3. Sattvic
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SATTVIC FOOD
• always freshly cooked and simple, juicy
• light, nourishing, sweet and tasty
• It increases the energy of the mind and produces
cheerfulness, serenity and mental clarity
• highly conducive to good health
• Milk, butter, ghee (clarified butter), almonds,
dates, moong (green gram) sprouts, barley,
wheat, cereals, fresh vegetables and fruits
• The spices- turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, coriander,
fennel (saunf) and cardamom
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RAJASIC PERSONALITY
• Greedy, jealousy, angry, fantasy, egoistic and
irreligious
• Interested in the four P's - power, prestige,
position and prosperity
• They are go-getters and know how to enjoy life
• The rajasic man always plans to satisfy his
palate
• The palate remains unsatisfied until the
stomach is completely filled with pungent things
and till the tongue is burnt with chillies.
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RAJASIC FOOD
• fresh but heavy.
• bitter, sour, salty, pungent, hot and dry
• includes non-vegetarian food
• All whole pulses and dals (not sprouted)
• Hot spices like chillies, pepper
• Vegetables including onion and garlic
• benefits those who believe in action and
aggression in a positive way such as business
persons, politicians, and athletes
• Tea, coffee, betel leaves, tobacco are rajasic
articles of food
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Tamasic personality
• Tamas brings about stagnation
• Such individuals suffer from intense mood swings
• Insecurity, desires, and cravings
• Unable to deal with others in a balanced way
• Self-centered
• nervous system and heart do not function
optimally
• Aging is fast
• usually suffer from conditions like cancer, heart
disease, diabetes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue
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TAMASIC FOOD
• foods that are not fresh, impure, stale
• Overcooked and processed
• Foods made from refined flour (maida), pastries,
pizzas, burgers, soft drinks, tea, coffee, tobaco,
alcohol
• Canned and preserved foods like jams, pickles
and fried foods
• Sweets made from sugar, ice creams, puddings
• All spicy, salty, sweet and fatty foods
• Beef, fish, eggs, wine, garlic, onions and tobacco
are tamasic food stuffs.
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One who eats……
One time yogi
Two times bhogi
Three times rogi
Four times no more…
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conclusion
• EAT TO LIVE, BUT DON’T LIVE TO EAT
• THE FOOD WE EAT, DECIDES OUR PHYSICAL
AND MENTAL STATUS
• WE ARE WHAT WE EAT
• “YOUR FOOD SHALL BE YOUR MEDICINE”
-HIPPOCRATES
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