- Prithivi chikitsa (Mud Therapy) – Represents – Element Earth
- Jala chikitsa (Water therapy) – Represents -Element Water
- Vayu chikitsa (Air therapy) – Represents -Element Air
- Akasha chikitsa (Detoxification therapy) – Represents -Element Vacuum
- Surya / Agni Chikitsa (Heliotherapy) – Represents -Element Fire.
Hydrotherapy
This method of treatment uses the different remedial properties of water to treat various health conditions. This is done so by altering the temperature, pressure, mode of application and other criteria to produce the desired physiological effects. It also uses water as an internal component to aid in the digestive process, to reduce acidity, eliminate waste and regulates body temperature, besides working as a skin hydrant.Mud Therapy
This treatment uses the inherent advantages of minerals in mud and aims at retaining moisture within the body and is particularly effective for skin ailments. It also reduces pain and inflammation. It is known to tighten skin pores and add lustre to it. Mud therapy is very effective in regulation body temperature regulation and hence improving metabolic rate and digestion.Leaf Bath
This is a unique and native therapy which is very efficient in detoxifying the body by activating the skin pores. This therapy requires the person to be completely wrapped in plantain leaves and exposed to moderate sun light in an open terrace. The process induces the pores of the skin to open up, causes profuse sweating and elimination of toxins resulting in a feeling of rejuvenation.Sun Bath
Sun bath is an important naturopathy treatment in which the patient is deliberately exposed to the sunlight. It can help to facilitate sweating there by removes toxic wastes from the body and improves metabolism. The exposure to sun for the prescribed duration is therapeutically helpful in improving the Vitamin D level, prevent calcium deficiency, alleviate skin diseases and to regulate circadian rhythm.Manipulative Therapies
Skilled masseurs manipulate different body parts, using a specific rhythm of strokes through optimum pressure. This form of treatment is aimed at relieving congestion and stagnation of fluids in the body, besides improving circulation. This relaxes muscles, improves joint mobility and invigorates fatigued nerves. Manipulative therapies are known to have calming effects on the patients as well.Massage types
The following are the list of different types of massages given at RK Nature Cure Home.-
- Swedish massage with any one of these oils.
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- Sesame oil
- Aroma oil
- Badam oil
- Grape seed oil
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Jojoba oil
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- Salt Glow massage – this is a cold massage using salt and coconut oil for enhancing skin tone as well as burn calories by invigorating the blood circulation and metabolism.
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- Herbal powder scrub massage
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- Poultice massage with
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- Rock salt and Oil
- Rice Husk and Herbal leaves
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- Fruit massage
- Aloe Vera massage
Packs and Compresses
These are other forms of hydrotherapy treatment available at RK Nature Cure Home. Packs and compresses works on the principles of conduction and convection where water is used in the form of wraps namely pack or compress and applied over specific area of the body to facilitate heat, cold or warm reactions over various body parts for a wide range of health conditions. This is used in correcting metabolism, improving circulation, burning fat, improving functions of liver and kidneys, reducing pain etc.by influencing the blood circulation and reducing inflammationExternal Applications (Herbal and Mud)
Herbal applications and mud applications are done to treat skin diseases and also to enhance the skin glow. There are a variety of herbal applications prescribed for therapy at our centre,- Aloe vera
- Fenugreek
- Papaya
- Badam
- Multani mud
- Black mud
- Sweet Basil
- Neem
- Kadukai
- Turmeric
- Curd
- Guduchi
- Kasakasa etc.
