Natural through and through
If there is a cure for me, it will be water,
Sebastian Kneipp was already convinced back then. He persistently refined his cure, helping countless patients. And taught many a doctor a lesson, who labeled him as a "cure-all".
Kneipp: still relevant today
The effects of Kneipp therapy have long been proven and the method is more relevant than ever. This is because a Kneipp cure has a holistic effect, bringing body, mind and soul into harmony. It achieves amazing results for many ailments, such as vein problems, high blood pressure, arthrosis, rheumatism, migraines and allergies.
Water is once again popular as a remedy,
says Christiane-Maria Rapp, director of the Kneippianum and Sebastianeum in Bad Wörishofen in the Allgäu region.
Over 130 treatments to choose from
The priest himself founded both facilities 120 and 125 years ago respectively, and this year they are celebrating proud anniversaries. To this day, people are treated there and in many other Kneipp facilities according to the five pillars that Father Kneipp himself developed: There are over 130 water treatments, from lightning showers to moist compresses. In terms of exercise therapy, running, swimming and long walks are prescribed. In terms of diet, the focus is on moderate eating and even therapeutic fasting. Medicinal plants such as lemon balm, thyme and camomile play a role as additives to the baths, but also in herbal teas. Finally, the pillar of lifestyle is intended to encourage respect for the body clock and sufficient rest.
Kneipp also helps with stress and burnout
Perhaps this point is the most important in our hectic and stressful times. "Hardly any circumstance can have a more damaging effect on health than the lifestyle of our day," said Pastor Kneipp back then and warned: "A balance must be found."
Good to know: Treatments prescribed by a doctor are paid for by health insurance companies.