With the hectic
pace of life, it becomes more important to rejuvenate your body,
mind and soul every day. But finding the time and a convenient way
to do this may seem like a luxury beyond your reach. Water is a
source of life on earth. 65% of the human body is composed of water.
Water is also an important medium via which nutrients are transported
and waste products eliminated in the body. As such, hydrotherapy
is recognized as an excellent complementary treatment by many established
health institutions worldwide. The word "SPA"
is an acronym for the Latin phrase "Solus Per Aqua", meaning
"Health via water". It refers to the concept of immersing
the body in water to maintain and restore health.
Sebastian Kneipp,
the "Father of hydrotherapy",
once said that with the correct combination of water and herbs,
almost any illness could be treated.
Father Sebastian
Kneipp, a Bovarian priest was able to get complete recovery from
his tuberculosis by taking cold bath several times in Danube River.
This treatment enables him to stimulate his physical stamina or
immune system, so much that his illness went into remission. Among
his patients were Pope Leo XIII; Prince
of Wales, later King Edward VIII;
Empress Fredericka of Germany; Empress
Elizabeth of Austria; Baron Rothschild;
Benedict Lust, etc. His book, "My
Water Cure" system was tested for more than 40 yeras
and published for the cure of diseases and for the preservation
of health. This book was also suggested to young and old, rich and
poor, high and low as to how they should make use of water and herbs,
and how by various applications be able to relieve aches and pains
in the human body.
Father
of hyrodetherapy :Sebastian Kneipp
Born
in 1821, the son of a poor weaver in the Bavarian region of
Germany, Sebastian Kneipp’s ambition was to join the
priesthood. During his theological studies he was taken ill
with pulmonary tuberculosis, at that time a fatal disease.
By chance, a small book on hydrotherapy, authored in 1734
by Dr. Hahn, found its way into his hands, which motivated
him to take short full – immersion dips in the icy waters
of winter Danube. The treatment enabled him to stimulate his
physical stamina, or immune system, so much that his tuberculosis
went into remission and he was able to complete his studies
Dr Sebastian Kneipp (Stephansried, Germany, May 17, 1821 –
June 17, 1897 in Worishofen, Germany) was one of the founders
of the Naturopathic medicine movement. He is most commonly
associated with the “Kneipp Cure”
form of hydrotherapy, a system of healing involving the application
of water through various methods, temperatures and pressure.
In Norway he is mostly known for his bread recipe, Kneipp
Bread. |
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Kneipp
Hydrotherapy 1890
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Although most
commonly associated with one area of Naturopathic medicine, Kneipp
was the proponent of an entire system of healing, which rested on
five main tenets:
1) Hydrotherapy
2) Herbalism – The use of botanical
medicines.
3) Exercise
4) Nutrition – A wholesome diet
of whole grains, fruits and vegetables with limited meat.
5) Spirituality – Kneipp believed
that a healthy mind begot a healthy person
During his time
in Bad Worishofen, Kneipp was able to counsel many people. Tens
of thousands came from all over the world to receive his healing
advice. He was the author of the books “My
Water Cure”, “Thus Shalt
Thou Live”, and “My Will”.
For centuries man
has known of the healing power of hydrotherapy. Before the modern
portable spa, people have enjoyed the relief of pain and tension
offered by natural hot springs.
Buoyancy:
When submerged in water, your body is about 1/10 its normal weight.
Buoyancy is the key element of relaxation and stress relief. It
helps overcome the effects of gravity and relieves stress on the
joint.
In Europe, especially
built basins along roads, in the forest, on hiking trails and in
spa sanatoriums are used to collect cold water from streams or rivers.
If you have hot, swollen or sweaty feet after hikes, stepping high
(stork walking) through the basin until the cold water almost hurts
is a wonderful, refreshing experience. Naturally, this can be done
in rivers, streams or lakes, or in the bathtub! Bladder and prostate
problems are contraindications.
We have all seen
hot tubs and whirlpools in recreational centers, on cruise ships,
beside swimming pools or even in some homes. Sometimes you will
see a warning: “Do not use pool longer
than 10 minutes”. Hardly anybody follows this advice
– some people sit for an hour in the very hot water. This
is strongly discouraged as it removing the natural oils from the
skin, and the blood pressure might sink to a dangerously low level
and fainting or even a stroke could result.
Produced by high
frequency accelerant built in the machine, the Home
SPA - SG2000 emits
a constant output of ozone at 0.05 ppm (German FDA Standard), effectively
sterilizing, sanitizing and deodorizing all substance that it comes
in contact with. It also enhances the vitality of cells, remove
cuticle, smoothens and whitens skin. Most importantly he disinfecting
ability of ozone is more than 3000 times more germicidal than chlorine.
The machine generates an air output of 46 liters per sec. Charged
with negative ions, (measured at 5000 negative ions per cubic centimeter,
and freshens the air (air quality equivalent better than that of
forest bath). Using advanced technology, PU and fine bio-ceramic
fiber are blended and integrate into one finished bath mat. It magnetizes
water and at the same time softens water, is friendly to the skin
& at the same time enhances blood circulation. The explosions
of more than a million strong bubbles colliding with each other
every second emits natural occurring ultrasonic waves, and generate
10,000 – 15,000 micro tremors energy per sec. |