„Ist das Wasser für den gesunden Menschen ein vorzügliches
Mittel, seine Gesundheit und Kraft zu erhalten, so ist es auch
das natürlichste und einfachste Heilmittel."
(Sebastian Kneipp)
Water is an ideal conductor of heat and cold and as such forms the core of the famous "Kneipp Cure." Practised at home, alternating hot and cold water treatments will stimulate the circulation and strengthen the body's immune defence system.
Especially recommended:
Hot and cold rinses, knee and thigh rinses, cold rinses, cold footbaths (15-20 seconds) and water stepping. For information on the correct application of these methods contact your local Kneipp Association or consult books on the Kneipp Cure (e.g. Ines Wurm-Fenkel / Doris Fischer: Richtig kneippen. FALKEN, 2003).
Very important: cold water treatments should be very short and only applied to parts of the body that are already warm!