Kneipp-Hydro-Therapie in der adjuvanten Behandlung kardiovaskulärer Erkrankungen

In addition to the conventional treatments the Kneipp therapy, especially the hydrotherapy, became more established in the past several years. In the field of arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease and congestive heart failure we use repeating cold/warm water stimuli, arm-baths and various herbal remedies in addition to conventional treatments with significant and long-lasting effects concerning the outcome of these cardiovascular diseases. Thermal hydrotherapy according to Kneipp is an effective treatment program which improves quality of life and various outcome parameters in patients with cardiovascular diseases.