Learn the world-famous Buchinger method of therapeutic fasting for long-term health benefitsAccepted as a classic cure for many medical and physical issues, as well as a key to good general health, Otto Buchinger's therapeutic fasting methods have attracted millions of followers and been in use for more than five decades. In Therapeutic Fasting, written by an internationally renowned authority on fasting (also, a member of the original Buchinger family), the details and methodology of this highly effective program are disclosed for a whole new generation of readers and clinicians. Special FeaturesOffers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing the original, acclaimed Buchinger method of therapeutic fasting, which is firmly rooted in concepts of medical sciences and physiology Enhanced by step-by-step instructions, how-to tips, clear explanations, full-color photographs, and compelling personal commentary by individuals who have experienced the program The author Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, MD, is an international authority on fasting and heads the well-known Buchinger clinics in Europe. Explores the far-reaching physical, spiritual, and psychological effects of fasting Shows how motivational techniques and physical exercises complement the program and lead to a strong sense of well-being, with examples of yoga, correct breathing, abdominal massage, and more Demonstrates how food is slowly and safely introduced after the fast, with more than 40 savory recipes that promote nutritional awareness in everyday life The only book on this topic available in English, Therapeutic Fasting: The Buchinger-Amplius Method will enable all readers to learn patterns of healthy behavior, practice them with professional guidance, and integrate them into a balanced, healthy lifestyle. It is a fascinating reference for general practitioners, nutritioni

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Head Chef, Buchinger Clinic, Ueberlingen, Germany

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Buchinger's therapeutic fasting is the classic among fasting methods and has inspired an immense following for more than 50 years. Simplicity and conscious renunciation is the key to the flight of the soul, discovery of new impulses, and last but not least, a healthy slim body. But this book offers more than that: The original Buchinger method: Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, physician specializing in fasting, co-owner of the renowned Buchinger clinics in Überlingen, Germany and Marbella, Spain, and wife of Otto Buchinger's grandson, enriches every fasting cure by contributing her personal fasting The physician Dr. Otto Buchinger developed this therapeutic fasting method, which comprises not only the medical - physical base but also a spiritual - humane dimension. His successors formed a group of 20 experts and previously published the guidelines for therapeutic fasting, which this book builds on.

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FastingThe Basics
Fasting is Natural
The Three Dimensions of Fasting
Spirituality and Fasting
What Happens in Our Body when We Fast?
The Effects of Fasting
Psychological Effects of Fasting
Experiences: When and Why Do We Fast?
Your Fasting Program
Planning Your Individual Fast
The Seven Pillars of Fasting
Dealing with Possible Discomforts or Crises
Let's Get Started: Suggestions and Tips for Your Fast
Deliberately Designing the Building-up Phase
Eating Healthily after the Fast
Enjoying Natural Foods
Recipes for Transition, Fasting, and Building-up
Eating Healthily after the Fast
Recipes