Mayr method

The milk-bread diet

At that time, milk and bread were fixed components of the original F.X. Mayr method. The nutrient content of the milk at that time counteracted the danger of a one-sided, nutrient-poor diet, and the bread roll was used to practice proper chewing and mindful eating.

Nowadays, wheat flour and cow's milk products are no longer well tolerated by many people. In addition, milk can contain harmful substances, which is why more and more people are choosing organic fresh milk for the Mayr Method therapeutic or vegan milk alternatives. Wheat rolls are also often avoided nowadays. Since wheat has been genetically modified, spelt rolls or, if necessary, gluten-free alternatives are often chosen. In principle, any kind of reduced calorie diet is possible, depending on individual tolerance.

Rest

An important part of the F.X. Mayr retreat is rest. If the bowel is over-strained, it must be spared. But not only the intestines, but the entire body, as well as mind and soul should rest to achieve a holistic regeneration.

Cleansing

In addition to being gentle to the body, mind, and soul, cleansing during the Mayr method is also indispensable to promote the cleansing process of the intestines. Toxins should be eliminated by taking a bitter salt solution every day. The ultimate goal is to restore the self-cleaning powers of the intestines, which are disrupted in many cases as a result of an incorrect diet and lifestyle. At this point, it is also important to ensure a sufficient fluid intake, which significantly supports the purification process. Enemas, liver wraps or the ingestion of an alkaline powder can also help to ensure the success of the cleansing and the entire therapy.

Training

The maintenance or further optimization of the achieved state of health after the therapy is only made possible through training. Thus, the person fasting during the Mayr therapy should learn everything about Mayr's diet in order to be able to apply it in everyday life afterwards. Since healthy digestion begins in the mouth, a large focus lies here on the correct chewing. In addition, it is about mindful eating, Mayr clinics will cover topics such as:

• Recognition of the feeling of satiety
• Excessive eating
• Emotional eating
• Eating out of boredom
• Eating in the hectic everyday life
• Healthy drinking habits

Substitution

Substitution is a rather younger aspect of the Mayr fasting. Some people suffer increasingly from deficiencies in vitamins, trace elements and minerals. For this reason, patients in many Mayr Hotels are provided with vital substances which also promote detoxification and have a positive effect on health.

In our hotels, you will be checked by a doctor before the start of the therapy. Many Mayr spa hotels offer initial, follow-up and final examinations with individual consultation.

At least 7 days of fasting are waiting for you, during which the F.X. Mayr diet is also tailored to your body and needs. Many hotels offer stays of 3 - 4 weeks, where a noticeable success is achieved.

Many great treatments and activities result in a social program that will make the hunger disappear quickly: You can expect metabolism-promoting liver wraps, Kneipp treatments, detoxifying alkaline baths, stomach treatments (belly massages), detox massages and, of course, depending on the hotel, great wellness and spa offers with which your fasting holiday will be a pleasure.

In the Mayr hotels you can not only detoxify your body, but also get to know dream destinations that have perhaps been on your wish list. If you like green landscapes and love hiking, the best place to go is the Bavarian Alpine foothills or the Rhön Biosphere Reserve.

Of course, you will also find great offers in Austria, because this is where the Mayr method is at home. The beautiful Salzburger Land, with its countless peaks, forests and lakes, definitely offers the right program for all nature lovers. Lower Austria even has a woman only hotel if you’re interested in that.

Are you more the beach type? Tenerife, Spain offers the perfect opportunity to combine this diet with a breath-taking seaside holiday.