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Naturopathy

At Umrao Naturopathy, we believe in the timeless wisdom of nature as the foundation of true health. Naturopathy is not just a system of disease treatment but it is a way of life that harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit to restore balance and vitality. Guided by the principles of natural healing, we empower individuals to get cure of diseases through safe, non-invasive, and sustainable therapies, serving as a leading provider of alternative medicine in Lucknow

The Essence of Naturopathy: Healing from Within

Naturopathy is rooted in the understanding that the human body possesses an innate ability to heal itself when given the right conditions. Rather than merely suppressing symptoms, we focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness—whether physical, emotional, or environmental.

Our philosophy is built on the belief that health is not just the absence of disease, but a state of complete harmony—where energy flows freely, the mind is at peace, and the body thrives in its natural rhythm.

The Core Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

At Umrao Naturopathy, our practice is guided by the fundamental principles of naturopathy, ensuring a holistic, patient-centered approach.

  • The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae): The body has an inherent ability to heal. We facilitate this process by removing obstacles and supporting natural recovery.
  • Identify & Treat the Root Cause (Tolle Causam): Symptoms are signals of deeper imbalances. We seek to uncover and correct the underlying causes of illness.
  • First, Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere): We prioritize the gentlest, least invasive therapies to promote healing without harmful side effects.
  • Doctor as Teacher (Docere): Dr. S. K. Umrao and our team educate and empower you to take charge of your health through knowledge and self-care.
  • Treat the Whole Person (Tolle Totum): Health is multidimensional. We consider physical, mental, emotional, and environmental factors in every treatment plan.
  • Prevention is the Best Cure (Praevenire): Proactive care is key. We help you build resilience against illness through lifestyle and dietary guidance.
  • Wellness Beyond Absence of Disease: True health is vibrant energy, mental clarity, and emotional balance—not just the lack of sickness.

Under the expert guidance of Dr. S. K. Umrao, with over 55 years of experience in natural medicine—we offer a fusion of Naturopathy and Ayurveda to restore balance, vitality, and long-lasting wellness. Our therapies are personalized, evidence-based, and deeply rooted in nature’s wisdom, ensuring a holistic approach to healing.

Umrao Naturopathy provides Naturopathic treatment including:

Hydrotherapy (Jala Chikitsa)

Treating with water in the form of compresses, packs, fomentation, Steam bath, various tub baths, water massages, aquatic exercises, and colon hydrotherapy. Harnessing water’s healing power for circulation, pain relief, and detox.

A) Immersion Therapies

  • Hip Baths (for pelvic health)
  • Spinal Baths (nerve relaxation)
  • Arm & Foot Baths (reflexology benefits)

B) Compresses & Wraps

  • Hot/Cold Alternating Compresses (inflammation reduction)
  • Herbal Steam Packs (muscle relaxation)
  • Colon Hydrotherapy
  • Sauna & Steam
  • Infrared Sauna, Herbal Steam (Swedana)

Mud Therapy (Mritika Chikitsa)

Earth’s natural healing clay for detox and rejuvenation. We are providing full body mud bath, various packs, and fomentations. Mud bath helps to draw out toxins and impurities from the skin, promoting detoxification and cleansing. Overall, mud baths is a great way to relax, rejuvenate, and improve your overall health and well-being.

  • Local Mud Packs
  • Abdominal Mud Pack (digestive issues)
  • Face & Eye Pack (skin glow, eye strain relief)
  • Full-Body Mud Baths
  • Volcanic Clay, Bentonite, or Ayurvedic Herbal Mud
  • Mud Bandaging for joint pain, swelling, and chronic inflammation

Udgharshana Therapy

Udgharshana is a method of massage mentioned in the classical texts of Ayurveda. The medicine used for massage was a combination of Triphala churna with Dhanyamla. Triphala churna is made into a paste by using a sufficient quantity of Dhanyamla. The procedure involved making the patient sit on the massage table with her legs well extended. Following this, the Triphala paste will be used for massaging. The massage will be done with moderate pressure starting from the lower limbs. Diabetes Mellitus (DM), a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, is treated through this therapy.

Udwarthanam Therapy

If you’re troubled by skin imperfections like fine lines, acne, or scarring, you may benefit from an innovative Ubtan facial, also known as a vampire facial. Umrao Naturopathy offers PRP facials that use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to boost cell production in your skin and reduce signs of aging and other imperfections. Udwarthanam is a therapeutic procedure in Ayurveda that involves dry powder massage or herbal powder massage. It is typically performed by rubbing medicated powders on the body in upward strokes.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy in Naturopathy is a powerful drugless healing technique that uses the vibrational and emotional impact of music to restore harmony in body, mind, and spirit. It is based on the idea that sound is energy, and different musical tones and rhythms can influence our brainwaves, emotions, and bodily functions, which helps to regulate and heal various diseases. Umrao Naturopathy is using Indian classical ragas, Tibetan singing bowls or tuning forks, Flute, Veena, and other calming instrumental music, Nature sounds (birds, rain, ocean waves), Chanting of OM, mantras, and affirmations in Music Therapy. Music therapy is given to the patients according to the disease and the predominance of Kapha, Pitta, and Vata in the patients’ body.

Kapha Kaal: From sunrise to 4 hours in the morning is considered Kapha Kaal. During this period Raag Bhairav, Ahir-Bhairav, Lalit Raag are beneficial for health. There is again Kapha Kaal from 6 to 10 PM in the evening. In this Kapha Kaal, Yemen, Bhopali, Kedar, Bihag, Jayjayanti, Pooriya are beneficial.

Pitta Kaal: The period from 10 am to 2 pm in the day is considered Pitta Kaal. Listening to Jabalpuri, Bilaval, Sarang, Todi Raga during this period is beneficial for health. The time between 10 pm to 2 am is again considered the period of Pitta, in this period listening to Gorakh, Kalyan, Bageshri, Darbari, Madhukans raaga is beneficial for health.

Vata Kaal: The time between 2 pm to 6 pm is considered to be the Vata Kaal. During this time, Multani, Bhimpalashi, Madhumanti, Patdeepaki Ragas have been found to be calming for Vata. The period from 2 midnight to 6 am is again considered to be the period of Vata. During this time period, Hindol, Paraj, Bhatiyar Raga have been found to be beneficial for health.

Umrao Naturopathy is using various types of Buddhist, Indian, and western music to cure diseases. The admitted patients are kept in an environment of soft music according to the time and their need. Music therapy is given to the patients according to the disease and the predominance of Kapha, Pitta, and Vata and their need.

Shiro Pichu Therapy

Headache disorders are among the most common and debilitating conditions affecting individuals worldwide.The prevalence of active headache disorders is estimated to be around 46%, with 42% of individuals experiencing tension headaches. In the adult population, 11% suffer from migraines, and 3% experience persistent daily headaches.

Shiro Pichu Therapy is a deeply calming and restorative treatment used in Naturopathy and Ayurveda, primarily focused on balancing the nervous system and mind through external oil application on the head. It is especially effective in stress-related disorders, neurological issues, mental health imbalances, Cervical spondylosis, neurological disorders, facial paralysis (ardita), Deviation of the eye (chakshu vibhrama), Loss of consciousness, cramps, Loss of activities, Cough, Dyspnoea, breathlessness, Lock jaw, Stammering of speech, difficulty in opening the eyes, pulsating sensation or pulsations or twitching in the cheeks, Yawning and blood pressure issues. Working professionals under chronic stress, IT personnels who work on computer for long hours and Students facing exam anxiety get excellent health benefits from Shiro Pichu Therapy.

Umrao Naturopathy is providing Shiro Pichu therapy. Head injuries (Shiro abhihata) are very common. Many times, we don't even know when the injury occurred. Any injury in childhood can also affect the brain in future. Due to consequence of head injury, it causes stiffness of the neck, nape, called Cervical spondylosis, torticollis. Shiropichu therapy is very effective in Cervical spondylosis, torticollis.

This treatment improves blood circulation and immunity. It is very effective in the treatment of ailments like muscle cramps, rheumatic diseases, arthritis, neurological disorders, facial paralysis (ardita), Deviation of the eye (chakshu vibhrama), Loss of consciousness (moha), cramps (udveshtana), Loss of activities (cheshta nasha), Cough (kasa), Dyspnoea, breathlessness, Lock jaw (Hanugraha), Stammering of speech (gadgadatva), difficulty in opening the eyes (Akshi nimilan), pulsating sensation or pulsations or twitching in the cheeks (Ganda spandana), Yawning (Jrumbha) and blood pressure issues.

Shiro Dhara Therapy

Shiro Dhara therapy is a traditional treatment that involves the gentle pouring of oil or other liquids like milk, buttermilk, medicated warm or water onto the forehead as per the needs of patient's illness.

If you have Loss of Sleep due to Stress, anxiety, and hypertension or chronic headache and migraines, experience Shirodhara. It can relax the mind and help eliminate static waste from the body by balancing your doshas. Shiro Dhara is traditionally used to calm the nerves, balance vata constitutions, strengthen the nerves, release stored emotions, and purify the mind. Shirodhara is one of the best therapies for providing relief in migraine.

This therapy is designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Shiro Dhara therapy helps to calm the mind and body, reducing stress and anxiety. This therapy helps to improve sleep quality, leading to better rest and relaxation. It helps to improve mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

A light Abhyangam massage along with Shiro Dhara helps in the circulation of blood while calming the mind at the same time. The entire scalp soaked in medicated oil for the duration of the Ayurvedic Massage service will improve the quality of the hairs.

Abhyang Therapy

Abhyanga Snana or herbal oil bath is part of the Purvakarma or preparatory measure of Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. Snehan is executed to alleviate vata, and allay the doshas. Ghee and oil is used to accomplish these treatment procedures. Diverse methodology required for the completion of Snehan phase is: Ekang Abhyang or Sarvang Massage to various body parts. Both mind and the body are prepared for smooth functioning from Abhyanga. It is well for all body types and also maintains stability between all three doshas. Abhyanga offers a soothing solution. Using warm herbal oils and rhythmic strokes that follow the body’s natural energy pathways, Abhyanga helps restore balance, improve circulation, support joint health, and calm the nervous system.

  • Hast Abhyang is a must for people who use their hands extensively to help alleviate pain and prevent other joint related issues. It refers to massaging the hands to relax the muscles of the hands and improve the range of movement. During this soothing treatment, the lower arms are usually massaged, and special attention is paid to energy points of the hands to rebalance the body. Massaging the hands can help to reduce Vata and also improve any issues with the wrist and elbow.
  • Pad Abhyang or Leg massage in naturopathic treatment. Pad Abhayang is known to benefit from various ailments such as insomnia, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, and foot-related issues like plantar fasciitis or foot pain.
  • Mukh Abhyang Mukha refers to the face so face massage. During an Ayurvedic face massage, sometimes also called Ayurvedic facelift massage, the sweeping upwards movements and the stimulation of Marma points on the face help to rejuvenate and brighten the complexion. This treatment is deeply calming, can improve sleep, and help reduce anxiety.
  • Nabhi Abhyanga Nabhi refers to the abdomen. During a Nabhi Abhyanga the abdomen is massaged in order to aid detoxification and help with digestive complaints such as bloating and constipation. This treatment helps to improve Agni (digestive fire), thereby balancing the digestion. The energy points of the abdominal area are also stimulated to improve and balance the functions of the underlying organs.
  • Adhoshakha Abhyanga is a specialized Ayurvedic massage focused on the lower limbs (Adhoshakha), using warm, medicated herbal oils to rejuvenate and nourish the body. It's a therapeutic practice aimed at improving circulation, reducing muscle stiffness, and promoting overall well-being.
  • Shiro Abhyanga is a head massage. It has numerous benefits for scalp health and hair growth. The massage is meant to induce a state of complete relaxation by focusing on Marma points. Marmas are vital pressure points on our body mapped out by Ayurveda. It is believed that focusing on these points can promote health and longevity, and are used for the treatment of diseases as well.
  • Prishth Abhyang is a back massage. Different warm oil is used to massage the back to help release tightness and pain. During an Ayurvedic back massage, attention is also paid the energy points of the back to rebalance the body and reduce stress. By working on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints, the massage can improve flexibility and the range of motion of the joints.

Karn Puran Therapy

In Karn Puran, herbal oils are dropped into the ears. Herbal oil is introduced into the ears to treat disorders of the ears, head, and neck. This treatment reduces Vata in the ears, manifesting as dryness and tinnitus, and is helpful in conditions such as headaches.

Fasting Therapy

"Langanam parama oushadham". Fasting is the supreme cure of naturopathy. In Umrao Naturopathy, we practice therapeutic fasting in which specific juices/soups are given as per the disease condition. Fasting therapy, also known as therapeutic fasting, is a practice that involves abstaining from food and sometimes water for a period of time to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Swedan Karm Therapy

Swedan is a procedure done to stimulate sweat glands to increase perspiration and circulation. It alleviates vitiated vata and kapha dosha. It helps to reduce pain, stiffness, heaviness, and coldness in our body. Umrao Naturopathy is using Sarvanga Vasp Swedana or steam bath and Baluka Swedana as per needs of patients.

Pind Swed Therapy

Pind Swed or Elakizhi therapy is also known as Potli warm therapy. It is one of the best Ayurvedic therapies that help people with back pain, joint pain, stiffness in the muscles, and muscle spasms. Getting this Potli warm therapy is very beneficial and can provide great relief for chronic sufferers. This is one of the recommended treatments for lower back pain, sciatica, and other conditions.

Umrao Naturopathy has specific arrangement of Elakizhi treatment therapy as per the needs of patients. The leaves for the massage are selected based on the health condition and Dosha. Leaves are mixed with lemon and grated coconut and fried in medicated oil. The oil used depends on the health condition. This mixture, when used for the massage, percolates to the tissues so that its medicinal properties act on the tissues. The patient is then made to lie down, and medicated oil is applied on the body or on the area that is affected. Potli is then rubbed over the entire body or the affected parts. The uniform motion, the warmth of the bolus, and the pressure created by the bolus help provide instant relief from aches and pain.



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