Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine. Its practitioners, known as naturopaths, use a variety of methods that promote “natural”, “non-invasive” or “self-healing”. These treatment procedures are completely scientific. The five elements of naturopathy are earth (Prithvi), water (Jal), fire (Agni), air (Vayu) and space (Aakash). These elements are also known as Panchamahabhuta or Pancha Bhoota and are said to constitute the body and the universe. According to naturopathy, diseases are caused by imbalances in these elements, and treatments utilize these to revitalize the body and strengthen the immune system.