As the name suggests, nature cure believes in nature and it's infinite power to cure. The entire universe, the man, the plants and the matter is made of five elements called Panch Mahaboots of nature viz. Aakash (ether), air, fire (sun), water and earth (soil). The imbalance of elements is the main cause of disease. 'Aakash' element is related to the life force, i.e. the electrical energy which is passing through our body along known meridians. This can be restored by acupressure. The imbalance of air can be corrected by exercise (Pranayam) of fire by harnessing the rays of the sun (by colour therapy) of water by hydrotherapy and of earth by mud therapy. The aim of naturopath thus is to cleanse the body, rebuild the person and teach him to live in harmony with his self and the environment. It is the science of right living, right eating (satvik food), right hygiene and right thinking.

    The principle is to eliminate or expel impurities (foreign matter) of body, mind and soul. Men that are subject to inordinate desires, transgress the laws of nature, reap the consequences - diseases, body is the mere instrument of mind and right mental state results in relaxation of mental stress and is thus an element of practical vital economy.

    Let us consider the case of a few important and most prevalent diseases :-

1. Diabetes mellitus : It is a chronic degenerative disease caused by disturbance of the metabolism of the whole body and of its harmonic balance. The pancreas produce insulin, a hormone that helps glucose to enter the body cells which is change into energy. When the body does not make enough insulin or it can't use insulin correctly, glucose is unable to enter the cells and builds up in blood stream. The tendency to develop diabetes is believed to be genetic. Obesity and diet are the causes, pancreatic insufficiency is caused by stress, nervous exhaustion, consumption of refined food, coffee, alcohol and smoking. Hypertension and high cholesterol are other risk factors.
       The natural approach to cure diabetes and activate pancreas consists in providing proper nutrition, use of sun rays, resorting to hydrotherapic techniques, proper exercises, yoga exercises, pranayam and acupressure. Natural ways can succeed where drugs fail to control diabetes.

2. High blood pressure : caused by accumulation of toxic substances in the body and can be controlled by cleaning the stomach, sun bath, light food and relaxation exercises.

3. Arthritis : The word 'arth' means joint and 'itis' means inflamed. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout are the most common forms of misery and disability all over the world. The natural approach to cure arthritis consists in correcting calcium metabolism, making up of hydrochloric acid deficiency, strengthening immune system, eating foods which do not increase uric acid. Hydrotherapy, acupressure, proper diet including fasting and use of liquids, yogic exercises, body massage, pranayam, meditation greatly help in its cure.

4. Asthma : Bronchial asthma means a recurrent fit of difficult breathing and wheezing caused by excessive mucus and air flow obstruction due to constriction of bronchi and small air passage. It can be caused by allergy, by respiratory infection and emotional stress. The natural approach for prevention and cure will be to increase the capacity of the lungs by yoga and food therapy, reduction of tension by meditation and relaxation and proper hygiene and pollution free environment.

    Various practices to cure these and other ailments are adopted under the expert guidance of naturopaths at Tapovan Ashram in a clean, calm and pollution free, natural environment, pre-requisite of natural and holistic medicare system.