Fasting on vacation
What is fasting on vacation?
As the name suggests, on a fasting holiday you go “on a health holiday” and during this time you consciously refrain from increasing certain foods and drinks either entirely or only partially. When on vacation, many people find it easier to fast consistently, as professional care is provided by trained specialists such as doctors; therefore this form of vacation is enjoying increasing popularity. With a targeted fasting cure, you can increase your health, lose weight and even positively counteract certain diseases or symptoms.
Many are wondering what one can eat during these so-called fasting days on vacation. When fasting according to Buchinger, the daily diet consists of freshly squeezed fruit juices, broths, teas or mineral water, for example. The increase in these fluids is an important part of fasting, as the body is supplied with essential vitamins and minerals. This form of fasting goes back to Otto Buchinger, a German doctor who is considered the founder of this fasting method. Through a dosed administration of energy (a certain number of calories) the body should be purposefully detoxified and consequently regenerated; Losing weight is often a pleasant side effect.
With a purification (also called detox), toxic substances or harmful products of the daily metabolism are excreted. However, fasting should not only be viewed from a physical, but also from a mental or spiritual aspect. After all, a fasting vacation should lead to a holistic improvement in health. Of course, you can also lose excess pounds with a fast.
What is the difference between therapeutic fasting and fasting?
Compared to dieting alone, a fasting holiday has the great advantage that it is usually done under expert supervision. So you get very clear instructions that are good for body, mind and soul. Another nice aspect of therapeutic fasting is that people who enjoy excellent health can also benefit from it. A professionally conducted detox cure in the fasting hotel can also help to strengthen the immune system.
How long does a fasting holiday last?
Before you decide on a fasting holiday, you should definitely find out in a personal consultation whether and for how long you should take a therapeutic fasting cure. Therefore, unfortunately, there is no general answer to this question. When fasting, our body needs a certain amount of time to change its metabolism. In order to really feel the positive effects, one can generally say that you should fast for at least 7 days.
A longer fasting period of 14 to 21 days is often advisable for a lasting, noticeable improvement in health. It is also advisable to prepare for a fasting holiday at home with a balanced diet (raw vegetables, fruit). This makes it easier to get started and you can get a more intense effect from your time-out.
What are the advantages of a fasting holiday?
In addition, therapeutic fasting has a positive effect on the following issues:
- Allergies
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Rheumatism
- Diabetes
- Disorders in the digestive tract
- Burnout
- High blood pressure
- Pain in joints and spine
What does a typical day on a fasting holiday look like?
Fasting holiday in the fasting hotel under professional guidance
Finally, the breaking of the fast follows - the ending of fasting. The so-called build-up days follow. Here, the digestive organs are brought back to a conventional diet. Now those who are fasting can look forward to a conscious and varied diet on vacation. The dishes should be fresh and natural during the construction days; however, luxury foods such as coffee and wine should still be avoided. It is also advisable to avoid sugar and alcoholic beverages in the following weeks of the fasting holiday. At the final consultation, the doctor will give you valuable tips on how you can support your health at home and maintain your comfortable weight.
Fasting hotels:
Dreamy manor house surrounded by ponds and wide landscapes.
The Demeter farm Zur Scheunenwirtin is embedded in the pristine, green landscape of the Ostalb. It is located on a high plateau in the retreat resort of Bartholomä. Family-owned for more than 250 years, we are dearly connected to this special place of the world.
Quietly located health hotel with 35,000 m2 of private park!
Long sandy beaches, unspoilt forests and lively silence.
Welcome to the first certified organic bed & breakfast in Hessen!
Idyllically located and family-run hotel with top cuisine!
Family-run hotel with Tyrolean charm in the middle of the mountains.
Austrian charm in the middle of the romantic city of Schwerin.
North Sea climate, endless horizon and extensive wellness offers.
Certified organic & fasting hotel in the idyllic Salzburger Land.
Upper Bavarian hospitality with own organic beer brewery.
Experience this breathtaking valley view yourself ...
Family-run hotel in the heart of the South Tyrolean Vinschgau.
Traditional BIO HOTEL in Tyrol near the Pitztal Glacier.
Surrounded by 50 ha of woods and meadows in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps with its own access to the lake you will find Schlossgut Oberambach unique. Situated only 30 minutes from the Bavarian capital Munich, it is a wonderful place to relax.