The alternative therapy, neurotherapy, is gaining popularity in Dehradun due to its efficacy and absence of harmful side-effects. The underlying principle behind neurotherapy is that organ(s) can be activated or deactivated through pressure or massage on selected areas or nerve channels. This results in the alteration in the circulation of blood, lymph and other body fluids and/or nerve currents. “This therapy does not use medicine and is especially helpful in treating problems like inflammation which can be cured in sooner than through allopathy which takes about a week to cure this problem,” said Dr Ashish Gilhotra.
Kapil Ahuja (67) said that he was suffering from severe osteoarthritis and weighed 97 kgs but in just three months he was able to reduce his weight by 10 kgs and his body was able to develop the fluids in knees through neurotherapy.
Arjun Ahlawat (16) who comes to Doon for treatment from Sonipat is suffering from Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) which results in muscle weakness making it difficult to walk for sufferers who may subsequently also suffer from paralysis and nervous system problems .
He was brought to Dehradun by his family after attending a camp held in Sonipat and finding this treatment beneficial.
Dr Gilhotra said that he also teaches the therapy to the parents of those children who are suffering from Down's syndrome, mental retardation, autism etc so that the parents can conduct the treatment at home without time constraints. He stressed that people should avoid taking medicines without consulting a doctor be it headache or simple back ache as drugs affect the body.
Dhruv Kandari, who is suffering from a hormonal problem is just three years old and weighs about 40 kgs. Doctors said that there is no treatment for this as they cannot administer dopamine to him at such a young age as it can damage his brain cells. Earlier, doctors had stated that his weight would go on increasing and eventually prove fatal for him. However, after six months of neurotherapy, Dhruv is able to walk, speak and is leading a normal life like other children.
His habit of overeating has also been curbed while his weight has dropped down to 30 kgs. His parents said that though the treatment is a long procedure, they are satisfied with the treatment as they have seen tremendous change and improvement in their child's health.