The four elements used in naturopathy are fire, air, water and earth. Each of these elements has a natural healing effect.

 

Fire

The power of sunfire has been used for healing and general well-being since the Egyptians. In addition to the Sun there are other heat treatments under the element of fire. These include Sauna, Steam bathred light irradiation, solarium, hot water bottle treatment.

 

Air

The air we breathe is the source of life. Various air healing methods can utilise the healing power of air. Air treatments are Nude bathing in the air, air change to high-altitude air in mountain climates or salty sea air, Healing breathingInhalations, Oxygen therapy, Sport outdoors and breathing exercises.

 

Water

The healing power of water was already appreciated in ancient times. Kneipp and Priessnitz developed healing methods using water. Well-known water treatments include partial or full body washes, alternating baths, brush baths and wraps, EnvelopesPacks, Showerscasts and baths.

 

Earth

Not all soils are suitable for healing applications. Only healing earth is biologically effective and can be used both internally and externally. Earth is used in the form of Clay packsmud baths, sand baths and as a healing clay drink to purify the intestines.