Anthroposophic nursing recognises every
human being 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.
Te Puawai article: Anthroposophical Nursing
The
following treatments are offered:
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,
arthritic and skin
problems.
Rhythmical Body Oilings
A
rhythmical oiling is light touch rather than deep massage, using specific
oils
with warmth and rhythm. Where there
are depleted life forces,
rhythmical
oiling invigorates, balances and restores energy, especially
supporting
the body’s own healing process.
Examples
of conditions helped by rhythmical oilings 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.
