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Difference between Ayurveda and Naturopathy

  Ayurveda and Naturopathy are both natural, holistic health systems, but they differ significantly in origin and approach.  Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system focusing on balancing bodily energies (doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha) using herbs, diet, and lifestyle.  Naturopathy is a western-origin practice focusing on the body's self-healing through natural remedies like diet, sunlight, and water, often with less emphasis on specific, individualized herbal medicine.  Core Philosophy :  Ayurveda aims to balance the three doshas and align with nature's rhythms.  Naturopathy believes in the body's innate ability to heal itself through natural, non-invasive therapies. Treatment Methods :  Ayurveda often uses specific, complex herbal remedies, oils, and procedures like Panchakarma.  Naturopathy favors lifestyle changes, diet, fasting, hydrotherapy, and mud therapy. Dietary Approach :  Ayurveda suggests eating cooked, warm, and spiced food for better ...