Effekte und Wirkmechanismen der so genannten Abhärtung

Abstract

Thermal stimuli, particularly cold stimuli for prevention and therapy purposes, are neglected in the active modern times. However, they can not only be helpful regarding many illnesses but can also be efficient for preventive purposes such as inurement. In this regard, the immune system is often placed in the foreground of the examinations but it represents only a small part of the different modes of action. Thermotherapy or warm and cold stimuli, respectively, should therefore be appliedmore purposefully as well as more consequently for prevention and therapy. Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.