What is Rheumatism/Rheumatoid Arthritis?
The term “rheumatism” covers a variety of diseases, but in common usage it usually refers to rheumatoid arthritis. This is an inflammatory joint disease that usually affects several joints. Symptoms include warm, swollen, painful and - especially after standing up - stiff joints. Lack of strength, exhaustion and, in advanced stages, so-called rheumatism nodules are also typical

An early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is of great importance because with the right treatment, its progression can be slowed or stopped.

What effect does the mountain pine moor in the nature park have on rheumatoid arthritis?

The mountain pine raised bog in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park is characterized by a remarkably high level of biological activity. In particular, the high proportion of humic acids is of central importance. These acids penetrate the skin when using moor and are considered anti-inflammatory.

In addition to this effect, the penetrating warmth is also a beneficial factor. The intensive warming also reaches areas of the body with poor blood circulation, such as joints and cartilage. So the areas that are affected by rheumatoid arthritis.

What options do I have besides the mud cure?

In the Ammergau Alps, in addition to moor therapy, there is also the Waldburg-Zeil Klinik Oberammergau, a center for rheumatology, orthopedics and pain therapy. Which form of therapy should be used must be assessed individually for each patient and discussed with the family doctor.

Menopause causes different levels of symptoms for every woman. While a third of women have hardly any symptoms, and some even perceive the mild hot flashes as pleasant warmth, the symptoms that accompany menopause are a real limitation for another third of women. Severe hot flashes, sleep disorders and menstrual cycle problems are just some of the common symptoms. The reasons for this are, among other things, changes in the hormonal balance of the organism and changes in metabolism.

The deeply penetrating heat promotes blood circulation in the body and thus stimulates metabolism. The sexual organs such as the ovaries also experience better blood circulation. This circumstance, together with the humic acids contained in the moor, supports the regulation of the hormonal balance.

Unfulfilled desire for children

The Lebensgarten in Bad Kohlgrub is an orchard with a special background: for several years now, a tree has been planted in the Bad Kohlgruber Kurpark for every child who was born here in the nature park after a fertility treatment. In the meantime, space there was running out and a forged tree was added to the garden of life, on which each so-called “moor baby” is immortalized with its own plaque. But how can mud therapy help with an unfulfilled desire to have children?

First of all, it should be emphasized that before the moor cure, both partners should undergo a complete medical examination in order to rule out possible circumstances that would make conception fundamentally impossible. If no clear diagnosis is found, many couples have found happiness in the moor. This is made possible by an interaction of two factors:

On the one hand, repeated use of the mud bath can help normalize the dysregulation of estrogen biosynthesis in the ovaries. The progesterone balance, the hormone that plays a central role in the fertilization of the egg, is also regulated. This is made possible by thermoregulation in the ovaries.

On the other hand, stress has been proven to be a factor that often prevents conception. Two, or better yet, three weeks of mud therapy, accompanied by additional relaxation therapies, can help couples relieve stress. In order to take advantage of this effect, it is recommended that the couple go on vacation together, even if from a medical point of view the mud bath is mainly effective for women when it comes to the desire to have children.

In this podcast explains Dr. Franziska Fehle-Friedel from Bad Bayersoien explains in more detail how the moor can help with an unfulfilled desire to have children. Take a listen!

Like all other treatments, the treatment is accompanied by a doctor.

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that usually occurs in multiple parts of the body. In the early stages of the syndrome, the pain often occurs in the back before spreading to the legs and arms. The pain is localized near the joints (shoulder, hip, knee), although the joints themselves are not affected. The syndrome also manifests itself in a feeling of stiffness or swelling of the hands, feet or face, as well as tiredness, exhaustion and problems concentrating and sleeping.

The therapy

Exercise and light sports such as cycling or simple hikes can improve well-being, strengthen the body and relieve some pain. They are therefore an important part of the treatment. However, since the pain can actually worsen at the beginning, it is important to start slowly and increase the exercise program in small steps.

The warmth of a mud bath or a mud pack stimulates metabolism and thus blood circulation and regeneration. This in turn leads to muscle relaxation and pain relief. The advantage of heat therapy using mud compared to therapy in the sauna is that the slow, deeply penetrating heat prevents overstimulation of the strained muscles. The effect is therefore more lasting. Heat therapy achieves the best result in combination with exercise.

It is not always easy to take care of yourself and your own needs in everyday life. Challenges and tasks await us everywhere and we often lose sight of ourselves. Lack of exercise, a lot of screen time and an unbalanced diet take a toll on our bodies and minds. Excessive stress can lead to burnout. This diagnosis is made so often these days that it is even referred to as a civilization disease

Of course, the moor is not the one miracle cure that protects us from all of these things when used. But it can be an important building block. Being conscious of doing something for your own well-being and simply switching off for a while can have a significant impact on your mental well-being.

The moor also supports you in strengthening the body's immune system: our immune system needs to be constantly trained. This is the only way to be prepared for the cold waves in autumn. The healing fever caused by the mud bath does exactly that.

The mud is a very versatile natural remedy. It also works for the following indications:

• ankylosing spondylitis
• gout
• For post-treatment of accidents
• For follow-up treatment after intervertebral disc operations
• Osteochondrosis and spondylosis
• Prostatitis, prostate enlargements

In order to avoid overloading the organism, the full mud bath is not recommended for everyone. Some circumstances represent a contraindication. However, a natural mud pack is often an alternative. Be sure to ask your family doctor whether mud therapy is an option for you. A full bath is not recommended for the following indications:

• Open wounds
• Acute infections
• Acute stroke
• Severe cardiovascular diseases
• Embolism and risk of thrombosis
• Severe high blood pressure
• Pregnancy