Reformhaus
Reformhaus
Reformhaus (pronunciation: ree-form-haus) is a type of health food store that originated in Germany. The term is derived from the German words "reform" meaning "change" or "improvement", and "haus" meaning "house".
History
The first Reformhaus was established in the late 19th century by a group of German naturopaths who were inspired by the teachings of Sebastian Kneipp, a pioneer in the naturopathic medicine movement. They aimed to provide a place where people could buy natural and organic foods, as well as learn about healthy living and natural remedies.
Products and Services
Reformhaus stores typically offer a wide range of products, including organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, natural cosmetics, dietary supplements, and herbal medicines. Many also offer services such as nutritional counseling and cooking classes.
Related Terms
- Health food store: A type of retail store that sells health foods, organic foods, local produce, and often nutritional supplements.
- Naturopathy: A system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and massage.
- Organic food: Food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming. Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming features practices that cycle resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
- Dietary supplement: A manufactured product intended to supplement the diet when taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reformhaus
- Wikipedia's article - Reformhaus
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