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.
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 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.
