Kneipp Pool for Legs - 2002 - Sargans, Switzerland
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N 47° 02.935 E 009° 26.382
32T E 533397 N 5210694
This Kneipp Pool for the legs is located near the entrance to the Kapelle St. Sebastian auf der Splee (English: Chapel of St. Sebastian on the Splee Hill) churchyard in Sargans, Switzerland.
Waymark Code: WMMHF9
Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/22/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
Views: 10

The Kneipp Pool basin was constructed in 2002 according to a date on the front of the basin. It is constructed of granite and has a handrail for those using the pool.

A sign by this Kneipp Pool states:

"Kneipp
natürlich leben

Kneippverein
Sarganserland

Grundregein: Voraussetzung für die Kaltwasser-Anwendung ist ein warmer Körper. Wassertreten nie mit kalten Füssen durchführen. Erwärmen Sie sich vorher mit Gymnastik oder Laufen.
Nie zwie Anwendungen gleichzeitig machen:
Zeitabstand zwischen den Anwendungen zwei Stunden.

Technik: Im Storchenschritt abwechselnd einen Fuss nach dem andern, ganz aus dem Wasser, die Zehenspitzen zeigen nach unten. Nach 30 bis höchstens 60 Sekunden das Wasser abstriefen, nicht abtrocknen.
Auf der Tretwiese warmlaufen oder wärmende Fuss-bekleidung anziehen.

Wirkung: kreislaufanregend, durchblutungsfördernd, venen-kräftigend, stoffwechselandregend, abhärtend, vegetativ stabilisierend.

Nicht zu empfehlen: bie Nieren- oder Blasenleiden, Menstruation, fort-geschrittener arterieller Durchblutungsstörung.

Benützung der Anlage auf eigene Gefahr! Eltern haften für ihre Kinder. Hunde bitte fernhalten (Benutzungsverbot).

Schweizer Kneippverband
kneipp.ch"


[ENGLISH TRANSLATION]

Kneipp
live naturally

Kneippverein
Sarganserland

Grundregein: Prerequisite for the cold water application is a warm body. Never tread water with cold feet. Warm up with gymnastics or running first.
Never make two applications at the same time:
Time interval between the applications two hours.

Technique: In the stork step take turns one foot at a time, completely out of the water, the tips of the toes point downwards. After 30 to a maximum of 60 seconds, drain the water, do not dry it.
Warm up on the treadmill or put on warming footwear.

Effect: stimulates the circulation, promotes blood flow, vein-strengthening, metabolism-stimulating, hardening, vegetative stabilizing.

Not recommended: kidney or bladder problems, menstruation, progressive arterial circulatory disorder.

Use of the system at your own risk! Parents are responsible for their children. Please keep dogs away (prohibition of use).

Swiss Kneipp Association
kneipp.ch
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 2002

Full Inscription (unless noted above):
2002


Website (if available): Not listed

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