Louis Kuhne had an astute mind and understanding of natural healing and was able to use water most effectively for what is called ‘stimulation’ or ‘irritation’ therapy. He perfected his method to such an extent that his handbook came to be translated into many languages, circulating in all parts of the earth. Unfortunately, he had no direct successor and no society or clinic took up his ideas with a view to spreading the Kuhne method, as was the case with the cures developed by Priessnitz, Sebastian Kneipp and other hydrotherapists.
Especially valuable and important is a cold water massage Kuhne developed. A simplified form of this treatment can be undertaken in your own home. First, take a large container and fill it three-quarters full with cold water. Then put a board over the container to cover half of it. Sit on the board, having taken off the clothes covering the lower part of the body. Take a brush with a long handle, wrap a cloth around the brush, dip it in the cold water and rub round about the genitals. The cold reaction must only affect one part of the body and for this reason your hand should not be put in the cold water but remain dry all the time. Because of the cold reaction it is essential to maintain a constant body temperature by wrapping yourself in warm cloths or towels during the treatment, as is done during a steam bath.
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