It is common knowledge that the human body has changed very little over the last several thousand years, but that the circumstances in which we live have altered dramatically. Many commonplace ailments, often referred to as lifestyle diseases, are caused by factors such as
- a lack of exercise
- poor nutrition (fast foods, genetically modified food etc.)
- high stress levels.
Our doctors and therapists are well-versed in the profound interactions between the body, mind and soul, which means we are able to focus our attention on the personality and psycho-social environment of our guests as well as the more objective criteria of conventional medicine. After all, it is very rare for only one part of the body to be affected by an ailment.
The methods we employ to complement the therapeutic fasting itself always combine classical medical procedures with treatments sourced from alternative medicine, which thus include natural healing processes and traditional Chinese medicine. Dietetic therapy is furthermore an integral part of our treatment strategy. We attach great importance to providing consistent advice and offering courses in our teaching kitchen using seasonal and regional ingredients sourced from regulated, organic producers. To supplement our nutrition counselling, we also offer a plethora of exercise programmes and can draw up exercise plans for our guests that are tailored to their individual constitution.
Ultimately, the underlying approach of the original BUCHINGER method is focussed around activating the body’s natural capacity for self-healing. In his book ‘Therapeutic Fasting’, Dr Otto Buchinger described the effects of fasting thus: “... experience (shows) that maladies disappear, leaving behind only what is healthy’. The BUCHINGER method has remained faithful to this principle ever since.