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Natural healing power --- Kneipp therapy has been identified as the world intangible cultural heritage!


German Kneipp brand with a history of 126 years has received full recognition again for its precious value!

In December 2015, Kneipp therapy in Germany was identified as the world intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO!





What is the “world intangible cultural heritage”?

The world “intangible cultural heritage” means the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and cultural spaces associated therewith, that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage. 



     

TCM acupuncture and moxibustion therapy was identified as the world intangible cultural heritage in 2010, which is well known to the Chinese people. Acupuncture and moxibustion has a long history, which is a unique therapy invented by ancient Chinese laboring people. It is composed of “acupuncture” and “moxibustion”, known as an important part of TCM and also a precious heritage produced based on Chinese cultural and scientific tradition.




Kneipp Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Indian Ayurveda are known as the three major natural therapies in the world.




When it comes to Kneipp therapy, we have to mention the core leader Priest Kneipp (Sebastian Kneipp) of this theory. He was known as the “Father of European Spa” and also one of German greatest celebrities. 



 

His story can be traced back to more than 160 years ago, when Kneipp was suffering from tuberculosis which was considered an incurable disease then. The doctors had given up his treatment, but he miraculously recovered from tuberculosis through his own unique SPA. This successful self-healing experience inspired him to study the therapeutic effect of water, special plants and medicinal herbs.


After more than 30 years of research, Kneipp summarized more than 120 SPA methods, and initiated a set of healthy life concept consisting of five factors including water, plants, exercise, nutrition and balance, which is known as Kneipp therapy.





By SPA with natural herbs, Kneipp had eased even cured the disease of many people. Therefore, a large number of people swarmed into his city, Bad Woerishofen, and became his followers. The poor, nobles, the king and even the supreme pontiff all desired to benefit from his therapy.




     

Until today, people still can benefit from the Kneipp therapy. By the production of body care products and nutritional supplements, Kneipp Group helps people suffering from modern civilization diseases and sub-health obtain the power of healing from nature, as mentioned by the priest Kneipp---