Which Fasting Method Suits Me?

Mayr Cure, interval fasting, alkaline fasting. There are plenty of different fasting methods but which is the right one for me? Dr Gartner from the Park Igls, which offers Modern Mayr Medicine based on the latest scientific research and medical insights, compares the Mayr Cure with other fasting methods and gives a few tips on how to make the most of your own fasting experience – whichever method you choose.

Fasting can be good for healthy individuals and people suffering from chronic illness. Those with chronic conditions in particular can see a big benefit. People with acute illnesses should avoid fasting. 

Fasting is a real challenge for the body and pushes you to your physical limits, so it is important that you do not fast alone but always under the supervision of a medical professional. Drinking such a large amount of liquid can place strain on the kidneys. Because dissolved toxins circulate in the blood before they are excreted, symptoms of re-intoxication can occur. These can range from pain to heart attack-like symptoms, though it is important to emphasise that this is not a real heart attack. In some cases there can also be certain psychological effects. This is why medical supervision is required. At Park Igls, we have a team of medical professionals on hand at all times to guide and support guests during their fasting period.

It is important to minimise the side effects of the detoxification process by adding alkaline-rich substances to the patient's diet. These not only help the kidneys to better eliminate toxins from the body but they also enhance the detoxifying effect brought about by fasting. Bitter water also helps speed up the cleansing of the bowels. In this case, magnesium must be substituted. There is a whole range of substances that enhance the detoxification effect or minimise the side effects. This is another reason why medical supervision is important.

It really depends on your personal situation. It has to fit in with everyday life. Whatever form of intermittent fasting you opt for, it is really important that you reduce your sugar intake as much as possible. If your insulin levels are high, this means the body cannot burn fat. When it comes to the success of a fasting regime, the most important thing is fluid intake. Water dissolves toxins. The kidneys and liver filter these out of the blood and they are then excreted from the body.

The healthiest form of fasting is detoxification carried out under medical supervision and tailored to the respective person's specific needs. Drinking a lot of fluids releases toxins, which can place pressure on the kidneys. It can also cause certain psychological effects. Therefore it is important to mitigate the side effects of the detoxification process with alkaline-rich foods and other substances. The Mayr Cure has proved a very healthy form of fasting with long-term benefits when it is adapted by a medical professional to match the needs and wishes of the individual person.

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