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It advocates ‘Better Health with usage of Natural therapeutics, fasting, diet, yoga and

physical culture. It is reported to be effective in chronic, allergic, autoimmune, degenerative
and stress related disorders. The theory and practice of Naturopathy are based on a

holistic view point with particular attention to simple eating and living habits, adoption
of purification measures, use of hydrotherapy, cold packs, mud packs, baths, massages,

fasting etc.

d. Unani

The Unani System of Medicine pioneered in Greece and was developed by Arabs
into an elaborate medical science based on the framework of the teaching of Buqrat

(Hippocrates) and Jalinoos (Galen). This system is based on Hippocratic theory of four
humours viz., blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile, and the four qualities of states

of living human body like hot, cold, moist and dry. They are represented as earth, water,
fire and air, the Greek ideas were put by Arabian physician as seven principles (Umoor-

e-Tabbiya) and included, element (Arkan), temperament (Mizaj), humours (Akhlat), organs
(Aaza), sprit (Arwah), faculties (Quwa) and functions (Afaal). In this system, it is believed

that these principles are responsible for the body constitution and its health, as well as
diseased conditions. Unani Medicine recognises the influence of surroundings and

ecological conditions on the state of health of human beings. Apart from treating disease
conditions, Unani Medicine lays great emphasis on the prevention of disease and

promotion of health. In a completely healthy person Unani prescribes lifestyle, diet and
environment appropriate for his or her temperament, while for those who have become
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vulnerable to disease, special diets, non-drug manipulations or regimens and drugs are
prescribed to maintain health and prevent disease.

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