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Get a Leg Up with New Kneipp® Arnica Treatments - Powerful Arnica Extract Promotes Prompt Relief for Tired, Stressed Legs

NORTHVALE, N.J. (December 2004)- Though unarguably a finely tuned machine, the human body is not without its "stress spots": certain areas that carry a disproportional amount of physical stress and tension. Our legs are one such area. Its complex network of muscles and joints bear, literally, tons of weight and endure repeated wear and tear from daily walking, standing, even sitting. The result? Swollen, throbbing, tight, tired, just plain unhappy legs in need of a revitalizing boost.

KNEIPP®, pioneers of natural healing and wellness treatments that have been embraced throughout Europe for more than a century, harnesses the curative powers of the Arnica Blossom in three targeted products for tense, stressed legs. New KNEIPP Arnica Active Spray, Arnica Active Gel and Arnica Intensive Cream, part of the Kneipp CARE range of specialized intensive bath and body treatments, are the definitive rescue remedies for overworked leg muscles. Enriched with a concentrated phyto-blend of pure Arnica extract and vitamin-rich oils, the KNEIPP Arnica collection helps soothe away the uncomfortable symptoms of over-exerted legs, bringing the spring back into your step.

LEGS GET STRESSED OUT, TOO
Anatomically, leg muscles absorb most of the physical tension that accumulates within the body throughout the day. When strenuously worked - for example, when your job requires a lot of walking or when you are exercising - leg muscles are often left tired and tight even with proper stretching. Mild overuse injuries occur when you overdo an activity or repeat the same movements over and over. Although no obvious injury is apparent, overuse injuries are often marked by prolonged, characteristic discomfort, usually caused by stress on muscle tissues and joints.

Staying in one place can also cause uncomfortable stress on the legs. When kept in a sitting position all day, tension can build up in leg and back muscles, leading to stiff joints and poor posture. Legs, when walking, act as a pump to move the blood flow throughout your body. Swollen legs and ankles are consequently a common effect of standing, or sitting, in one place for long periods of time, due to the built-up of interstitial fluid from gravitational pressure and lack of blood flow.

ALL ABOUT ARNICA
For centuries, Europeans have used the Arnica plant's bright yellow, daisy-like blooms in topical applications to treat muscle sprains, aches, bruises and wounds. Also known as "leopard's bane," this summer-blooming herb is indigenous to Europe, southern Russia and central Asia. Ointments and tinctures made from the flower have been historically used to help reduce inflammation, soothe swelling and pain, and to support skin healing.

THE KNEIPP ARNICA COLLECTION
KNEIPP captures the historically proven benefits of Arnica in its new Arnica treatments for stressed and tired legs. The new KNEIPP Arnica collection delivers the restorative powers of natural Arnica in spray, gel and cream form for everyday relief.

KNEIPP ARNICA ACTIVE SPRAY: A portable "leg tonic" that alleviates tired and stressed legs. Its fine mist pleasantly and quickly cools skin and muscles for prompt on-the-go results. Quick-absorbing and non-staining formula can be used daily and can be applied over light hosiery. It features three key ingredients that work synergistically to help ease muscle tension and relax the senses:
· Arnica flower (Arnica Montana): A perennial herb revered throughout history for its antiseptic, cooling and circulation-improving qualities.
· Menthol: A powerful oil extracted from the mint plant. It has a signature fragrance
that works to stimulate the senses and cool skin and muscles.
· Panthenol: A derivative of vitamin B5 known for its superior moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.
KNEIPP Arnica Active Spray, 3.4 oz. …………………………….……… $14.00 SRP

KNEIPP ARNICA ACTIVE GEL: A "cooling gel" that works to revitalize and recondition tense, achy legs. This soothing formula helps improve circulation and reduce puffiness in ankles and calves. It is ideal for those whose legs take a lot of punishment, either from standing or sitting for long periods of time, or after exercise. The finely-textured gel absorbs quickly and can be used daily. It contains two powerful ingredients to refresh skin and help invigorate legs:
· Arnica flower (Arnica Montana): A perennial herb revered throughout history for its antiseptic, cooling and circulation-improving qualities.
· Camphor: A fragrant compound derived from an Asian evergreen tree that leaves a distinctive soothing sensation when applied to skin.
KNEIPP Arnica Active Gel, 3.4 oz. ………………………………………. $18.00 SRP

KNEIPP ARNICA INTENSIVE CREAM: An effective "total leg wellness" treatment that deeply penetrates into skin to moisturize and aid in the improvement of circulation. Can be used daily to help rejuvenate tired legs in the morning and relax tense leg muscles at night. It boasts four natural ingredients that work harmoniously to provide a truly beneficial and pampering experience:
· Arnica flower (Arnica Montana): A perennial herb revered throughout history for its antiseptic, cooling and circulation-improving qualities.
· Vitamin E: An ultra-hydrating vitamin with antioxidant properties to nourish skin while helping to fight free radical damage.
· Vitamin F: A natural essential fatty acid that enriches and smoothes skin.
· Sunflower Seed Oil: An important plant oil for skin. It contains linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that has been shown in clinical studies to help heal damaged skin by replacing natural lipids that damaged skin lacks. The presence of linoleic acid allows skin to retain moisture for proper skin barrier function.
KNEIPP Arnica Intensive Cream, 3.4 oz. …………………………….…. $19.00 SRP

The KNEIPP Arnica collection reflects the timeless teachings of 19th-century Bavarian cleric Sebastian Kneipp, known as the father of holistic and preventive medicine. Kneipp strongly believed in the healing powers of naturally sourced plants and herbs to achieve optimum health and well-being. Deep in the picturesque town of Bad Wörishofen along the Bavarian Alps, Kneipp created his Four Elements of Kneipp Wellness. This cornerstone tenet of holistic healing encourages the regular use of stimulating water baths (hydrotherapy), refined herbal remedies (phytotherapy), daily exercise and a balanced diet to achieve true health and harmony. Kneipp's principles continue to be commonly prescribed in European clinics and KNEIPP® health spas across Germany.

ABOUT KNEIPP®
The Kneipp® Company was founded in 1891 based on the lifetime contracts signed between Sebastian Kneipp and Leonhard Oberhäusser, a skilled Würzburg pharmacist.

The Kneipp® Company's world-wide headquarters are located in Würzburg, Germany, with manufacturing facilities in both Würzburg and Bad Wörishofen. Corporately, Kneipp® is part of Paul Hartmann AG, based in Heidenheim, Germany, and is a separate operating unit and brand within this healthcare conglomerate. The Kneipp® Corporation of America, based in Northvale, NJ, is a fully-owned subsidiary of Kneipp-Werke, Germany, and is committed to bringing the timeless and proven traditions of the Kneipp® system, products, spa treatments and philosophies to America.

The Kneipp® product portfolio includes:
· Kneipp CLASSIC, proven plant and herbal-based bath formulas to help restore
and maintain well-being, naturally.
· Kneipp CARE, intensive treatments that harness the restorative benefits of nature to care for body, feet and legs.
· Kneipp S·P·A, an indulgent collection of sensually-scented bath products that create an oasis for natural well-being in the home.

Kneipp® products are available at Nordstrom, Marshall Fields, Bath & Body Works flagship stores, other fine specialty stores and spas nationwide, on the web at Sephora.com and Kneipp.com or by calling 1-800-937-4372.