Sebastian Kneipp

Dr Sebastian Kneipp (Stephansried, Germany, May 17, 1821 – June 17, 1897 in W?rishofen, Germany) was a Bavarian priest and 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 pressures.

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In Norway he is mostly known for his bread recipe, Kneipp Bread.

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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:

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• Hydrotherapy
• Herbalism ? The use of botanical medicines.
• Exercise
• Nutrition - A wholesome diet of whole grains, fruits & vegetables with limited meat
• Spirituality - Kneipp believed that a healthy mind begot a healthy person

During his time in Bad W?rishofen, Kneipp was able to counsel many people. Tens of thousands came from all over the world to receive his healing advice.

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He was the author of the books "My Water Cure", "Thus Shalt Thou Live", and "My Will".

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