Friends, naturopathy has been in use in the world for a long time. Great people from different countries have contributed to it. But still if Vincenz Preisnitz is called the father of naturopathy, then it will not be an exaggeration. Because only after him the movement of naturopathy started. Which gradually spread all over the world.
Born in Vincenz Preisnitz
He was born on 4 October 1799 in a farmer's family in Grafenworg, Austrian Silesia. He is considered the father of the naturopathy system because he completed the research work on cold water started by Hippocrates about 2300 years ago in his time. After this, the movement of naturopathy system started.
He was the one who started hydropathy. His main focus was hydropathy technique. Due to his efforts on hydropathy, various techniques started being used by different types of doctors in Europe and America in the 18th century. It was due to his efforts that naturopathy got a new lease of life.
Treatment Procedure of Vincenz Preisnitz
Prinsnij used to give more emphasis on vegetarian food without salt and pepper and fruits and vegetables. He used to treat many diseases by tying bandages on the patient and wrapping him in a blanket. There was a rapid change in the body temperature and the patient used to sweat. Due to this the pores used to open and the impurities inside used to come out. He used to emphasize on exercise as well. He also included fasting in his treatment.
Opponents of Vincenz Preisnitz
Despite his good work and natural treatment, he had to face his opponents. The local doctors did not accept the spa bath and accused him of being a fraud. He had to go to court many times but was acquitted. In 1838, water spa was approved. Even then, the opponents kept increasing because they started calling his food tasteless and unhealthy.
Success Story of Vincenz Preisnitz
After 1845 AD, 1500 patients and 120 doctors, emperors, princes etc. came to try his treatment and praised him.
Also in 1845, he welcomed the visit of Duke Franz Karl. He was greeted with a speech praising his medical methods. For which he was awarded a medal by the Emperor in 1846. Some patients honored him by building a spa monument in the town. Also famous guests were Nikolai Gogol who visited the spa twice.
In 1842 RT Claridge published the book Cold Water Cure, Its Principles, Theory and Practical which describes Preisnitz's treatments. Claridge had personally observed the process and effects of these treatments. That is why he wrote this book.
Death of Vincenz Preisnitz
He died in 1851 due to cold. His friends told that when he woke up in the morning, he asked to warm himself by the fire and complained of ascites in his chest. But he refused to go to any doctor and did not take any medicine. He was asked to go to bed at 4:00 in the evening and he died as soon as he lay down.
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