Anthroposophic nursing is based on conventional nursing and
broadened by insights gained through Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophical
science of the spirit. The human
being is seen as having a physical body that is permeated with living forces:
an emotional and psychological expression and a unique spiritual identity
that reveals individual biography.
The treatments offered are gentle, nurturing and very effective.
External
Applications
External applications are applied to specific
areas of the body to assist with various health problems. Wide ranges of natural substances are
used in the form of infusions, oils, ointments and lotions.
For
example: yarrow compresses are used to strengthen the liver process while
ginger compresses are used for lung, kidney and skin problems.
Rhythmical Body
Oilings
A rhythmical oiling works with light touch rather
than deep massage, using warmth and rhythm with the application of specific
oils. Where there are depleted life forces,
rhythmical oiling invigorates, balances and restores energy, especially
supporting the body’s own healing process.
Some
conditions helped by a rhythmical body oiling are depression, insomnia,
hyperactivity, exhaustion and shock.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy includes foot, movement, nutritional
and oil baths. Natural substances
are added such as infusions, oils and bath essences.
Treatments
are available for a wide variety of conditions such as shock, anxiety,
rheumatism, arthritis and anorexia.
Anthroposophic Nursing
