kneippism

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What does kneippism mean?

The treatment of disease by forms of hydrotherapy, such as walking barefoot in the morning dew, baths, wet compresses, cold affusions, etc.

Where does kneippism come from?

From German Kneipp + -ism, after Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), German priest.

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