Naturopathy in Respiratory

disorders

Presented by: Dr Titty George

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 What is Naturopathy?

To cure the
Aims at
To follow the diseases Aims to
strengthenin
rules of use the restore the
g the natural
nature forces of health
defense
nature

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 Fundamental principles of Naturopathy

There is only one and

only one cause of Its natures that Acute diseases
diseases(accumulatio heals ,not the signifies an activation
n of toxins and foreign medicine of immunity
substances)

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 Weapons of Naturopathy

Diet and
Hydrotherapy Mud therapy Sunbath
fasting

Magneto and Manipulative

Massage Yoga therapy
chromotherapy therapy

Reflexology Acupunture

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SYMPTOMS
▫ Dyspnea
▫ Cough/Rhinitis
▫ Tightness In chest
▫ Increased sweating
▫ Sore throat
▫ Unable to complete
sentences

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 SIGNS
▫ Hemoptysis
▫ Wheezing/ Stridor
▫ Cyanosis
▫ Clubbing
▫ Tachypnea/Bradypnea
▫ Use of accessory muscles

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 COMMON PROBLEMS IN RESPIRATORY SYTEM

Upper respiratory Lower Respiratory

▫ Rhinitis ▫ COPD
▫ Cough ▫ Asthma
▫ Sore throat ▫ Pneumonia
▫ Tonsilitis ▫ Emphysema
▫ Bronchitis ▫ Lung cancer
▫ Sinusitis ▫ Cystic fibrosis
▫ Laryngitis ▫ Tuberculosis

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 SCOPE OF NATUROPATHY

▫ With rising environmental pollution, the incidence of

respiratory disease is increasing in India, particularly
among children..
▫ It is important therefore to introduce a holistic approach
towards the management of this condition through the use
of naturopathy and yoga

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Naturopathy
 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
▫ Improves lung compliance • Improve depth of breathing
▫ Enhances gaseous exchange • Improve immunity
▫ • Reduce airway obstruction
Reduce microbial invasion
• Reduce
▫ Increase Muscle strengthening
hyperresponsiveness of
bronchus
• Reduce oxidative stress

Treatment for Asthma. Jindal Naturecure Institute. (2021, February

23) . Naturopathy

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 TREATMENT MODALITIES
(ACCORDING TO
NATUROPATHY)
▫ Hydrotherapy
▫ Acupuncture
▫ Manipulative
therapy and
Aromatherapy
▫ Diet and Nutrition

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HYDROTHERAPY
 PACK
▫ CHEST PACK
⬝ Cold application
⬝ Reduce metabolic function, local edema, muscle spasm,
⬝ Increase local anesthetic effects improved (FVC) and (PEFR)
⬝ Reduce pulmonary congestion, mucus membrane irritation,
increase depth of respiration

EFFECT OF COLD CHEST PACK ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS OF PATIENTS WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA. (2019,

October). Dr. R Aarthi .

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 CHEST PACK

▫ Neutral application
⬝ 7 to 21 days
⬝ Relaxes bronchial muscles
⬝ Relieves congestion of lungs
⬝ Clears respiratory secretions

[online] Available at: <https://www.dhanwantari.com/Website/RespiratorySys.html> [Accessed 19 May 2022].

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 FACIAL STEAM

Hot humid air from Facial

▫ Increases nasal mucus temperature
▫ Inhibits chemical secretion
▫ Decreased nasal obstruction
▫ Reduced leakage
▫ Increase moistness of mucus plug

Vathanophas, V., 2021. The effect of steam inhalation on nasal obstruction in patients with allergic rhinitis. Asian Pacific
Journal of Allergy and Immunology, [online] Available at: <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31175716/>.

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 ASTHMA BATH

▫ Short peripheral vasoconstriction (long continuous rubbing and warm

water application)
▫ Followed by long vasodilation In periphery (Sudden splashing of cold
water)
▫ Blood directed towards vital organs
▫ Cold receptor travels to sympathetic ganglia Sympathetic arousal-
adrenaline bind with Beta adrenergic receptor- bronchodilation
Mohanty, S., 2022. Asthma bath, A solution to acute attacks of asthma in Naturopathic OPDs.. [online] Researchgate.
Available at:
<https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293452725_Asthma_bath_A_solution_to_acute_attacks_of_asthma_in_Naturop
athic_OPDs> [Accessed 19 May 2022].

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 ARM AND FOOT BATH

▫ 33 year old male admitted with wheezing and dyspnea, K/C/O

Asthma with occasional use of inhalers
▫ Spirometry - obstructive pattern (Fev1=1.6L to 2.02L)
▫ 3 days of hot arm and foot bath – 20 minutes (40+_2 degree)

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▫ RESULT
⬝ FEV1/FVC= increased ratio by 67% (from 56%)
REASON
1. Reduce mucus accumulation and alleviates bronchospasm
2. Increase heat dissipation (Hot treatments)- perspiration and lung
activity
3. Palms and soles- reflex areas

Maheshkumar, K., Pandiaraja, M., Venugopal, V., Poonguzhali, S., & Sundareswaran, L. (2020). Effects of hot foot
and arm bath in bronchial asthma: A single case report. The Foot, 42, 101651.

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 SAUNA BATH

▫ Reduces risk of respiratory diseases

▫ Reduces Oxidative stress
▫ Direct effect on lung tissue- reduces congestion and increases tidal
volume
▫ Improves airway obstruction

Greco, F. A. (2021). How Does Sauna Bathing Improve Respiratory Tract Function? The American Journal of Medicine,
134(10), e541.

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 ENEMA

▫ Elimination and detoxification according to

Naturopathy
▫ Cleansing treatment of bowel
▫ Indirectly helps improve lung function.

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 Digestion Cellular Respiration
on dependenc on
Respiration e digestion
Muscular Nutrient Carbohydrate
contraction to molecule of s and fats of
break food digestion digestion

Muscles
Oxygen of Oxygen of
contraction for
respiration respiration
inhalation

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ACUPUNCTURE
 ACUPUNCTURE

▫ General points
⬝ CV 17, LU5, LU7,BL 13, BL 23, St 36, BL 43, BL 12
REASON
⬝ Relax muscles in breathing
⬝ Avoid release of chemicals(histamine) for bronchodilation

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 ACUPUNCTURE

▫ COPD patients
⬝ Zusanli (St 36), Pishu (BL 20), Feishu (Bl 13),
⬝ Dingchuan (EX B1)- Dyspnea stabilizing point (0.5 cun lateral to
GV 14)
⬝ Manually manipulated
⬝ Borg scale score- severity of symptom reduced
⬝ 6 minute walk distance (6MWD) Increased

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 ACUPUNCTURE

▫ FVC, FEV1 improvement of lung function

REASON
▫ Earth can transform metal ( 5 elemental theory)
▫ Activates spleen point- which transforms metal element
(Lung)

Li, Y., 2022. Acupuncture treatment of lung-spleen Qi deficiency in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a
randomized, open-label, controlled trial. Jounral of traiditional chinese medicine, [online] (32186160). Available at:
<https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32186160/> [Accessed 19 December 2019].

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MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
+ AROMATHERAPY
 MANIPULATIVE THERAPY

Structural myofascial therapy + diaphragmatic release therapy

+ Osteopathic massage therapy
▫ Improved lung volume and reduced Residual volume
▫ Improve symptoms of dyspnea
▫ Improved performance of 6 minute walk distance

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OILS FOR MASSAGE

Mustard
oil with Apricot Coconut
garlic kernel oil oil
cloves

Sesame
Castor oil Jojoba oil
oil

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 AROMATHERAPY + STEAM
▫ Anise
▫ Cedar leaf
▫ Eucalyptus
▫ Tea tree
REASON
1. Antimicrobial and Anti bacterial properties
2. Contains high levels of terpene alcohol+ aldehyde
3. Suppression of mediators histamine, neutrophil, mast cells, eosinophil

Inouye, S., Yamaguchi, H., & Takizawa, T. (2001). Screening of the antibacterial effects of a variety of essential oils on respiratory
tract pathogens, using a modified dilution assay method. Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 7(4), 251–254.

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DIET
 WHY IS NUTRITION IMPORTANT?

▫ Body needs fuel to perform activities including breathing

▫ Good nutrition fights body infections
▫ Breathing requires more energy especially with people
with respiratory illnesses.

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 WHY IS NUTRITION IMPORTANT?

• FOOD • ENERGY
FOOD RESPIRATION
• OXYGEN • CO2

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 FOOD ACCORDING TO NATUROPATHY

Expectorant Eliminative

Soothening Mucolytic

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 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Bronchodilators like green tea and other the herbal medicines can
provide relief
• Omega-3 found in flax seeds, can balance the
allergic/inflammatory pathways.
• Nutrients vitamins C, B6, and B12, and the minerals selenium and
molybdenum can improve respiratory health.

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 FOOD TO AVOID

▫ Carbonated beverages
▫ Fried, greasy, heavily spiced foods
▫ Apples, Avocados, Melons
▫ Beans, Broccoli, Brussel, Sprouts, Cabbage
▫ Peanuts, Artificial coloring agents, Shrimp
▫ Sodium must be controlled- Body retains too much
water- hinders breathing

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▫ Antioxidant diet Increased nitric oxide formation

▫ Vitamin C Breaks lipid peroxidation- protects

lung from damage

▫ Vitamin E Oxidative damage reduction

▫ Magnesium Protects against inflammation and

bronchoconstriction

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▫ Wholegrains and fibers Lowers serum CRP /IL 6/TNF
(phenolic alpha
acid/flavones/selenium)

▫ Magnesium Protects against inflammation and

bronchoconstriction

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 DOS IN NATUROPATHY FOR LUNG HEALTH

▫ Clear airway one hour before eating

▫ Eat slowly, Take small bites, Breathe deeply while
chewing
▫ Eat small 5-6 meals. This will keep your stomach from
filling up too much so your lungs have more room to
expand
▫ Drinking water in between meals may cause bloating.
▫ Sit while eating- to relieve pressure from abdomen

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 FASTING THERAPY

▫ Reduces generalized inflammation

▫ Helps increase lung volume
▫ Increase pulmonary capacity
▫ Removal of toxins
▫ Reduce body wright- Less stress on lungs
▫ Increase autophagy- improve mitochondrial respiration

Centersforrespiratoryhealth.com. 2022. Fasting: 3 Benefits It May Offer COPD Patients | Centers for Respiratory Health.
[online] Available at: <https://centersforrespiratoryhealth.com/blog/fasting-3-benefits-it-may-offer-copd-

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 REFERENCES
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293452725_Asthma_bath_A_solution_to_acute_attacks_of_asthma_in_Naturopat
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ARM AND FOOT BATH
10.1016/j.foot.2019.10.006
Effects of Hotfoot and arm bath in Bronchial asthma: A single case report K. Maheshkumar, M. Pandiaraja, V. Venugopal,
S. Poonguzhali, L
Inouye S, Yamaguchi H, Takizawa T (2001) Screening of antibacterial effect of a variety of essential oils on respiratory
tract pathogens, using a modified dilution assay method. J Infect Chemiother 7:251–254- AROMATHERAPY
Harkenthal M, Reichling J, Geiss HK, Saller R (1999) Comparative study on the in vitro antibacterial activity of Australian
tea tree oil, cajuput oil, niaouli oil, manuka oil, kanuka oil, and eucalyptus oil. Pharmazie 54:460–463
https://jindalnaturecure.in/naturopathy-treatment-for-asthma/ - diet
http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/10726/7/460115919arthi.pdf Cold chest pack
https://sci-hub.se/10.1089/acm.2017.0390- massage therapy
https://sci-hub.se/10.1007/s10654-017-0311-6- sauna bath (Sauna bathing reduces the risk of respiratory diseases: a
longterm prospective cohort study)

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THANK YOU

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