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Area of Science:

  • History of Medicine
  • Naturopathy
  • Phototherapy

Background:

  • Arnold Rikli, a Swiss naturopath, developed the "atmospheric cure" in the late 19th century in Veldes (Slovenia).
  • His approach integrated natural therapies, including "light air cure," hydrotherapy, exercise, and nutrition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine Rikli's "light air cure" concepts and their indications.
  • To assess Rikli's contributions and naturopathic methods from a contemporary medical perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Arnold Rikli's original writings on his "light air cure" (a form of phototherapy).
  • Review of secondary literature to contextualize Rikli's historical impact and modern reception.

Main Results:

  • Rikli championed the "light air cure" alongside hydrotherapy, exercise, phytotherapy, and diet.
  • He gained fame through 53 publications but faced controversy for opposing conventional medicine and vaccination.
  • His work brought "light therapy" to prominence, influencing treatments for rickets and tuberculosis, and inspiring the Arnold Rikli Prize for Photobiology.

Conclusions:

  • Rikli popularized phototherapy within a holistic framework, influencing conventional medicine, particularly for tuberculosis.
  • His pseudoscientific justifications sometimes hindered medical acceptance, yet he is recognized as a pioneer of phototherapy and hydrotherapy.
  • His integrated approach to physical medicine, nutrition, and phytotherapy was ahead of its time, contributing to tourism and recognized by the Arnold Rikli Prize.