Are you tired of trying different diets and exercise routines that promise quick weight loss but fail to deliver lasting results? If so, it’s time to consider a holistic approach to weight loss through naturopathy. Naturopathy focuses on treating the root cause of weight gain and promoting overall health and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore how naturopathy can help you start your weight loss journey and achieve sustainable results.
The Importance of a Holistic Approach for Weight Loss
Unlike conventional weight loss methods that often focus solely on calorie restriction and intense exercise, naturopathy takes a holistic approach to weight loss. It recognizes that weight gain is often the result of imbalances in the body, such as hormonal issues, digestive problems, or chronic inflammation. By addressing these underlying imbalances, naturopathy aims to restore the body’s natural equilibrium and promote healthy weight loss.
One of the key principles of naturopathy is the belief in the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Instead of relying on external interventions like medications or surgery, naturopathy harnesses the body’s own healing power through natural remedies and lifestyle modifications. This approach not only helps in weight loss but also improves overall health and vitality.
Identify The Root Cause
There are many causes which are contributing in your weight gain. First you have to identify those causes and make a list of them. While making a list make sure you add all the causes.
Here is the list of some causes that are contributing in your weight gain. You can add those causes directly in your list from here. And if you have some other causes also apart from my list then add them as welll.
Here is the List
1. Lowered Vitality : Food is not assimilating and eliminating properly
2. Abnormal Composition of Blood and Lymph : You might have high cholesterol, uric acid, urea, etc
3. Lack of Awareness : You might don’t know excess weight gain is a problem and consider yourself fit and healthy.
4. Sedentary Lifestyle : You don’t do much physical work and most of the time uses technology and machines for doing work. Like washing machine, motor vehicle, etc
5. Diet : You like variety of processed foods and a victim of temptation. You love eating biscuits, chips, chocolates, cakes, ice creams, and softdrinks etc. These food items are high in calories but low in nutrition. Which leads to weight gain.
6. Certain medicines : Like tricyclic antidepressants, anti-diabetics (sulfonylureas), anti-hypertensive (beta blockers), birth control pills, corticosteroids (prednisolone), anti-epileptics (sodium valporate), anti-allergic (fexofenadine), antipsychotics (clozapine)
Reference – Clinical Naturopathy Book published by National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India.
7. Certain Diseases : Your weight gain might be a symptom of any disorder like hypothyroidism, cushing’s syndrome, depression, PCOS, etc.
8. Lack of Pre and Postnatal care : During and after pregnancy women take more physical rest and consume high calorific foods. It can be prevented by abdominal oil massage and wrapping with towel.
9. Psychological Factors : You might eat more if you are in chronic stress or depression.
10. Genetic factors : Check in your family, if your parents are obese then your chances of being obese is also there.
Check Your Weight and Height
If you have weighing machine at home then measure from home. If you don’t have weighing machine you can buy one it will be helpful for you in regular monitoring of weight during the weight loss journey.
I recommend buying mechanical weighing machine because it is better than digital one.
And if you don’t want to buy then you can visit any shop or clinic where weighing machine is free to use.
Now you know your weight and its time for checking your height
For checking your height you can make markings on wall with the scale or with measuring tape. Our if you can afford can buy height measuring tool for your home.
Now you know your height and weight its time to calculate your BMI
You can calculate from your phone or use formula for BMI. Check your reading from BMI Table and see where you belong
Important Note : Pay attention to this note, remember weight loss is not a miracle than can happen so quickly. It is a time taking process and need patience, continuity and determination.
It is a step ladder approach – Example if a person is 95 Kg on the first day and reduces 5 kg in a month. Then he or she should maintain that weight for 3 months at least. So that body will convince normal weight is 85 otherwise it will reverse back to 90 kg in no time.
Diet Plan for Weight Loss
This is a general diet plan for weight loss. I am considering you are healthy and have no disease. If you are suffering from any disease then opt for online consultation for getting customized diet plan for you.
Lets get started with our diet plan online
Breakfast : 1 Bowl of seasonal fruit salad approx 400 grams. You can add fruits like orange, guava, papaya, apple, pineapple, watermelon, musk melon, pomegranate, etc.
Mid Morning : A glass of fresh skimmed buttermilk without salt.
Lunch :
1 Bowl raw vegetable salad approx 300 grams. Include tomato, carrot, cucumber, radish, onion, beetroot, capsicum, etc.
1 Small bowl sprouts approx 50-100 grams. Include green gram, fenugreek seeds, groundnuts, ragi, bajra, chickpeas, etc. You can season them with fresh lemon juice, pepper, a pinch of black salt, coriander leaves or mint leaves as per your taste.
Mid Afternoon : 1 Glass of tender coconut water
Dinner : One bowl of seasonal fruit salad
Follow this diet for 1 week and after 1 week do this
Replace the evening fruit salad with bowl of steamed vegetables. Include carrot, tomato, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and beans. Can be seasoned same a fruit salad.
Avoid These Food For Weight Loss
1. White Sugar
2. Maida
3. Sugary drinks
4. Soft drinks (Also include Zero Sugar Labelled drinks)
5. Your Favorite – Cakes, Samosa, Chips, Biscuits, Bread, Pizza, Burger, Chow min, Chocolates, etc . Bottled Juices, Jams, Syrups.
7. Preserved food, Ready to eat food, Pasta, Sandwich, Puffs, etc.
8. Deep fried, Oily foods, Cheese, Butter, Paneer, etc.
Naturopathy Therapies For Weight loss
Chromotherapy
Drink Yellow and orange color charged water.
Heliotherapy
Daily 15-20 minutes regular sun bath in minimal clothing.
Massage Therapy
Partial massage on abdomen and waist on alternate days and full body massage once a week followed by hot water bath will be beneficial.
Note: Massage does not melt fat but it acts like a catalyst with other natural therapies.
Mud therapy
Full mud bath once in a week and mud pack on abdomen for 20 minutes. Apply mud pack early in the morning and avoid when weather is too cold.
Hydrotherapy
Drink 2.5-3 liters of water daily (intermittently)
Steam bath – Two times a week under expert supervision. Hypertensive should take extra care.
Cold hip bath – Take it for 20 minutes.
Enema – If unsatisfactory bowel movements noticed.
Yoga Therapy for Weight Loss
Yoga therapy for weight loss is best and safest intervention.
Practice Surya namaskar 5 to 10 rounds. you can also practice like 1 slow round then 2 medium speed round and last 2 fast rounds.
Pranayama – Anulom Vilom – 2 to 5 minutes, Bhastrika – 20-30 Rounds, Kapalbhati – 15 – 20 rounds
Relaxation – Yognidra
Conclusion
If you’re ready to start your weight loss journey and are looking for a holistic approach that promotes overall well-being, naturopathy may be the right choice for you. By addressing the root causes of weight gain and supporting the body’s natural healing processes, naturopathy can help you achieve sustainable weight loss and improve your overall health. Consult with a naturopathic doctor to get started on your path to a healthier, happier you.
