Diet Cure For Common Ailments: 1

350 Pages·2013·4.12 MB·English

by  Dr. H.K. Bakhru

DR. H. K. BAKHRU
NATIONAL LY ACCLAIMED NATUROPATH
JAICO
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© Dr. H. K. Bakhru
DIET CURE FOR COMMON AILMENTS
ISBN 81-7224-072-4
First Jaico Impression: 1988
Second Revised Edition: 1998
Twentieth Jaico Impression (Reformatted): 2011
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About the Author
Dr. H.K. Bakhru enjoys a countrywide reputation as an expert naturopath and a
prolific writer. His wellresearched articles on nature cure, health, nutrition and
herbs appear regularly in various newspapers and magazines and they bear the
stamp of authority.
A diploma holder in naturopathy, all his current 13 books on nature cure,
nutrition and herbs titled, ‘A Complete Handbook of Nature Cure’, ‘Diet Cure for
Common Ailments’, ‘A Handbook of Natural Beauty’, ‘Nature Cure for Children,’
‘Naturopathy for Longevity’, ‘Healing Through Natural Foods’, ‘Indian Spices and
Condiments as Natural Healers’, ‘Foods That Heal’, ‘Herbs That Heal’, ‘Natural
Home Remedies for Common Ailments’, ‘Vitamins that Heal’, ‘Conquering
Diabetes Naturally’ and ‘Conquering Cancer Naturally’ have been highly
appreciated by the public and repeatedly reprinted. His first-named book has
been awarded first prize in the category ‘Primer on Naturopathy for Healthy
Living’ by the jury of judges at the ‘Book Prize Award’ scheme, organised by
‘National Institute of Naturopathy’, an autonomous body under Govt, of India,
Ministry of Health.
Dr. Bakhru began his career on the Indian Railways, with a first class first
postgraduate degree in History from Lucknow University in 1949. He retired in
October 1984 as the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railway in
Mumbai, having to his credit 35 years of distinguished service in the Public
Relations organisations of the Indian Railways and the Railway Board.
An associate member of the All India Alternative Medical Practitioner’s
Association and a member of the Nature Cure Practitioners’ Guild in Mumbai,
Dr. Bakhru has extensively studied herbs and natural methods of treating
diseases. He has been honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, ‘Gem of
Alternative Medicines’ award and a gold medal in Diet Therapy by the Indian
Board of Alternative Medicines, Kolkata, in recognition of his dedication and
outstanding contributions in the field of Alternative Medicines. The Board,
which is affiliated with the Open International University for Complementary
Medicines, established under World Health Organisation and recognised by the
United Nations Peace University, has also appointed him as its Honorary
Advisor. Dr. Bakhru has also been honoured by Nature Cure Practitioners’
Guild, Mumbai with Nature Cure Appreciation Award for his services to
Naturopathy.
Dr. Bakhru has founded a registered Public Charitable Trust, known as D.H.
Bakhru Foundation, for help to the poor and needy. He has been donating Rs.
25,000 every year to this trust from his income as writer and author.
Foreword
Man, being a prodigious creation of God, is born healthy and strong. It is only
when nature’s rhythm and cycle are upset that the human system loses its natural
capacity to renew and rejuvenate itself. Disorders and ailments set in when the
body’s natural processes are strained and impaired through physical and moral
excesses. Prevention of disease is indeed better than cure. Even if born with some
inherited affliction, the individual can eliminate it or at least control it by using
all the elements available freely in Nature.
Health is ensured by observing the laws of nature. Their transgression inflicts the
justifiable penalty of suffering and disease. In nature, the beneficial germs which
preserve health and make for mental and emotional well-being are far higher in
number than those of destruction which inflict disease. Hence, given the
opportunity and encouragement to flourish and exert their influence, these
germs can combat the unhealthy ones and bestow glowing health.
Reasonable care of oneself, is worship. Essential health care ensures an
independent, active, fruitful and fulfilled life while chronic illnesses render man a
troublesome invalid dependent on others’ compassion.
Shri H.K. Bakhru has been contributing numerous articles on various diseases
and their cures through dietetics and nature cure treatments, which when put
into practice can be of immense benefit to the connoisseur as well as the layman.
The book, appropriately titled ‘Diet Cure for Common Ailments’, covers the
whole gamut of ailments which can be cured merely by proper food habits and
regulation of one’s life, without recourse to medicinal treatment. The book is
based on the theories and fundamentals of Nature Cure that go to preserve
health and vitality and regain these when lost. It will undoubtedly be a boon not
only to laymen but also to nature cure practitioners as a reference guide because
of its practical utility.
Nature Cure has carved a niche in the realm of Curative Sciences in our country
and abroad, though the protagonists of the drugless healing system have
included a lot of other unorthodox treatments in their curative disciplines.
Nature Cure, through its correct application brings about amazing changes that
baffle the practitioners of modern medicine, devoid as it is of the crippling side
effects of drug treatments. The all-pervading truth is “Nature alone possesses the
power of healing.” There are not many institutions which cater to this system.
Hence, many a patient cannot take advantage of it. Shri Bakhru’s book will serve
as a useful guide to those who wish to treat themselves through this system at
home.
I highly appreciate the commendable efforts and labour put in by Shri H.K.
Bakhru in compiling this monumental treatise.
Dr. R.G. Krishnatray,
Director, Nature Cure Hospital,
Juhu Scheme, Mumbai.
Preface
There is a growing awareness today about the importance of diet in maintenance
of good health besides prevention and treatment of diseases. More and more
people are now adopting dietary treatment for overcoming their health
problems. This trend, coupled with success attained in treating diseases through
appropriate diet, has promoted me to revise my book, Diet Cure For Common
Ailment.
This book has proved quite popular since its first publication in 1988 and it has
already gone into 19 Jaico Impressions. It has now been revised and enlarged to
include more diseases, which respond favourably to dietary treatment, as well as
illustrations, and treatment charts. Illustrations would give better understanding
of the diseases. Treatment charts provide not only the diet chart, but also other
time-tested natural methods of treatment, making the book truly a book for
selftreatment of common ailments. It would, however, be advisable to consult a
nature cure practitioner in case of serious illnesses.
— Dr. H.K. BAKHRU
CONTENTS
abouttheauthor
Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Acidosis
3. Acne
4. Alcoholism
5. Allergies
6. Anaemia
7. Appendicitis
8. Arteriosclerosis
9. Arthritis
10. Asthma
11. Backache
12. Bronchitis
13. Cancer
14. Cataract
15. Cholera
16. Cirrhosis of the Liver
17. Colitis
18. Common Cold
19. Conjunctivitis
20. Constipation