SCHLENZ-BATH FOR INCURABLE DISEASES

Back in 1932, Maria Schlenz, an Austrian lay-woman, wrote a remarkable book, So Heilt Man Unheilbar Scheinende Krankheiten —So Are Cured Incurable Diseases. After the second World War her method was scientifically tested and later incorporated into the standard arsenal of therapies in many university hospitals. Now the Schlenz-method of overheating therapy is employed widely in Europe, particularly by the biological clinics. Prof. Werner Zabel, the leading biological doctor in Germany, uses Schlenz-bath in his clinic in Berchtesgaden and testifies that it indeed does cure “incurable” diseases.

Here is how the curative Schlenz-bath is taken:

First, the patient should not eat for at least two hours before treatment. If possible, the bladder and the colon should be emptied. The bath tub should be as large and as deep as possible. Most American type tubs are too small for this treatment. European bath tubs are about twice the size of the average American tub.

The patient must be totally covered with water, including his head; only his nose, eyes and mouth—and as little as possible of them—should be left uncovered. Start with a low temperature of about 36° C, or approximately the temperature of the skin. Let warm water run slowly from the faucet and stir constantly. In 15 to 20 minutes bring the temperature in the tub to about 38 or 39 degrees centigrade, later up to 40 and perhaps a little higher, depending on the patient’s reaction. The length of the treatment is about one hour. Since the temperature in the Schlenz-bath is not very high (some may remark that they take a tub bath hotter than this), how could this bath possibly have a curative effect? The secret is that if the body is totally covered by water there is no heat escape from the body and its temperature will invariably rise to match the temperature of the water.

The Schlenz-bath, if given to sick patients, must be supervised. Pulse should not go over 130 or 140. The temperature of the water should be controlled at all times with a thermometer. If the patient feels any discomfort, he should be raised out of the water to a sitting position for awhile. It is also recommended that the nurse massage the patient with a stiff-bristled brush during the bath. This brings the blood to the surface of the skin and relieves the heart from undue pressure.

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