
Therapeutic fasting & organic cuisine
Time for a healthy diet.
With individually tailored fasting cures and delicious, mostly plant-based organic health cuisine, we help you to cleanse and relieve your body and mind and gain new energy.
Buchinger therapeutic fasting - what is the effect of the therapy?
During fasting, the organism detoxifies and deacidifies itself, inflammatory processes are reduced and the tissue is purified through autophagy. As a result, the body loses around 300 to 500 g of weight per day.
Chronic illnesses and pain are alleviated and blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels are reduced.
Therapeutic fasting is suitable as a preventative measure, as an introduction to a change in diet and as a stress relief, relieves excess pounds as well as from stress and body toxins. The mind becomes clear and promotes self-healing powers.
Take this healthy path with us and experience the tremendous energy it contains!
Common questions
Which form of fasting do we offer?
At Menschels Vitalresort, we offer therapeutic fasting using the Buchinger method.
We are convinced that this fasting cure is very effective. After just a short time, the body adapts to fasting metabolism and benefits sustainably for a better quality of life.
What do you eat when fasting?
Even when fasting, we meet for “meals” but deliberately refrain from eating solid foods and beverages for a limited period of time.
When fasting, consume freshly squeezed fruit juices, vegetable broths, herbal teas and mineral water (250 calories), which provide the body with vitamins and minerals. Honey, milk or soy products, vitamins, minerals or trace elements are added according to individual requirements and medical prescription.
In the case of prolonged fasting or as required by a doctor, the fasting diet is modified or supplemented (e.g. with protein in the form of skimmed milk or soy products).
How long should you fast?
Preventive fasting has a noticeable positive effect on the organism from just 10 days (7-8 fasting days with subsequent buildup days).
For therapeutic fasting, we recommend at least two, or even better three weeks, in order to achieve lasting health improvements.
By giving yourself two days of relief at home with fruit, rice or raw food immediately before the start of your fasting days, you can make it easier for yourself to start fasting and intensify its vital effects.
When should I opt for therapeutic fasting
For therapeutic fasting, we recommend staying at least two, preferably even three weeks, in order to achieve lasting health improvements. Particularly effective for:
• High blood pressure (arterial hypertension)
• cardiovascular diseases
• Type 2 diabetes
• lipid metabolism disorders
• Overweight/Obesity
• allergies
• Digestive system disorders
• Susceptibility to infection
• Spine and joint problems
• Rheumatic complaints
• skin conditions
• states of exhaustion/burn-out
• migraine
Where can I achieve good results with preventive fasting days?
10 - 12 Preventive fasting days to improve lifestyle
• Health realignment
• Starting a change in diet
• Preventing diseases of civilization
• Strengthening the immune system
• Stress/tension/overload
• Digital break
• Treatment of risk factors
Fasting successes
Therapeutic fasting has a positive effect on chronic diseases.
The body feeds on its own deposits - primarily from adipose tissue. The tissues are thoroughly purified and regenerated, excess pounds are lost (300 to 500 g daily), and a pleasant distance from everyday life is created.
Intestinal care and herbal packs on the liver promote elimination and detoxification. Daily physical exercise stimulates metabolism, strengthens your cardiovascular system and prevents muscle loss during fasting days.
Fasting has been shown to prevent new cases of vascular disease, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal complaints, allergies, metabolic disorders and rheumatic diseases. Fasting is a holistic concept that also includes spiritual and emotional aspects.
At Menschels Vitalresort, (therapeutic) fasting takes place under supervision and regular medical advice. By switching to the “internal” diet, you lose excess pounds and, after feeling good, return to work, leisure and family with the effect of being reborn.
However, as with no other therapy, the success of fasting also depends on one's own positive inner attitude, will and honesty
How is the weight loss during fasting?
Buchinger's (therapeutic) fasting does not focus on weight loss; it is a pleasant side effect of fasting.
On average, weight loss is 300-500 g per day, depending on factors such as physical activity, age or basal metabolic rate.
In the first days of fasting, it is usually even higher due to heavy water excretion.
At least 1 hour of physical activity per day significantly increases the fasting effect, the excretory organs are stimulated, the body deacidifies through increased respiration, blood flow and perspiration. In addition, exercise protects muscle mass and significantly increases metabolic turnover.
In Dr. Menschel's medical practice, body composition is measured with body fat, muscle and connective tissue mass at the beginning and end of fasting therapy.
During fasting days, the health resort practice regularly monitors and records weight, blood pressure and pulse rates.
This weight chart is ideal for continuing everyday life at home.
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