PERSPECTIVES AND DIRECTIONS FOR A WORLD HEALTH REFORM PROGRAM THROUGH NATUROPATHY AND NATURAL ALTERNATIVE MODALITIES: IMPLICATIONS TO GLOBAL ECONOMY, FOOD SECURITY, LONGEVITY AND AGRICULTURE PROBLEMS

Abstract

The life span of the present generation is much shorter compared to that of the generations before us. Scientists have uncovered the truth, yet most of them refused to do something about the fact that unhealthful food and man’s lifestyle are the real reasons of a deteriorating generation and the very culprit/causes of practically all diseases man can think of. The leading causes of death at present are cardiovascular and colon cancer diseases among others, because of the kind of food people eat and unhealthy lifestyle preferences. The objective of this paper is to establish that these problems need careful attention through proper education and a meaningful intervention program which can turn the situation around, influence immediate implementation, and save lives. The research methods used in this paper are descriptive, qualitative, historical, and analytical. Naturopathy adheres to the natural Laws of Health (Eight Laws of Health). The field of naturopathy is an umbrella of natural approaches which can hardly be found in the curricular offerings of most of our health and educational institutions. It is essential that people learn about the effects of deviations from the natural laws of health if only to arrest the “evils” of modern lifestyle. Also, right and proper nutritional farming (or trophobiosis) should be pursued to correct problems of modern agriculture in order to ensure a bountiful harvest and solve health/longevity, food security, and economic problems.