CONCEPT OF NATUROPATHYDIET AND FASTING THERAPY IN LIFE STYLE INDUCED DISEASES: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Diet is a fundamental component of naturopathy system of medicine. It is regarded as medicine, apparent, different and significant in naturopathy. Fresh seasonal and local fruits, vegetables, green leafy vegetables and sprouts are excellent form of natural foods. Being alkaline in nature, purifies the body, and improves the health and immunity.Fasting is first choice of treatment in this system and can be defined as total rest physical, physiological, sensory and mental rest, which includes voluntary total abstinence from intake of any kind of food, solid or liquid that demands digestion, except water, for a definite purpose and period of time.Fasting and naturopathy diet are vital treatments in life style induced diseases which occur due to the unhealthy behaviours, other factors like persons habits, behaviours and practices.Naturopathy diet –a holistic diet, enhances healing capacity and acts as a natural healing method for various lifestyle diseases and fasting stimulates the vital protective mechanisms which helps in the prevention and management of diseases and encourages a healthier life.