At NaturMed Schwarzwald, you have the opportunity to discover the process of therapeutic fasting for yourself under the guidance of fasting leaders.

The origin of fasting
Rooted in history for millennia, fasting looks back on an ancient tradition. As an integral part of human nature and culture, it plays a significant role in all world religions: As early as antiquity, some 2,500 years ago, the physician and teacher Hippocrates recommended abstaining from food as a therapeutic measure. Over the years, further forms of fasting developed, including the so-called therapeutic fasting according to Buchinger. The purification of body, mind, and soul is central to this practice.

What is meant by Buchinger fasting?
Therapeutic fasting originated with the physician Otto Buchinger and is therefore also called Buchinger fasting. This form of fasting is used not only for preventative healthcare but also for certain illnesses. Unlike conventional fasting, this form involves supplying the body with a small amount of energy. According to Buchinger, therapeutic fasting works on several levels:
• the medical level,
• the spiritual
• and the psychosocial.
His form of fasting is also known as "fasting for healthy people" because it involves the voluntary and conscious abstinence from solid food and stimulants. This relieves the body for a specific period, allowing it to cleanse itself from within. Therapeutic fasting programs like this are therefore much more than simply "not eating."

Buchinger therapeutic fasting at our hotel: How it works
During your stay at our facility, you can experience the full benefits of therapeutic fasting according to Buchinger. We will guide you towards a healthier diet and an optimized lifestyle. This has positive effects on the entire body:
• Lowering of blood pressure and blood sugar levels
• Relief for the stomach and intestines
• Weight loss through fat reduction
• Drainage and desalination of the body
• Improved immune system performance
• Detoxification of the body (removal of harmful substances)
• Cleansing of metabolic end products
• Relief of rheumatic complaints
Furthermore, therapeutic fasting also has a positive effect on other aspects of well-being. It strengthens creativity, promotes a feeling of lightness and clear thinking. Added to this is the adventure of new self-discovery and self-awareness, tension-relieving effects, and increased trust in one's own body.
Buchinger therapeutic fasting at the NaturMed Hotel am Park in Badenweiler
Would you like to try therapeutic fasting at our fasting hotel in the Black Forest? You can book a stay of 3 days to 2 weeks. As part of a fasting retreat, you'll receive meals, accommodation, exercise sessions, workshops, yoga, and more – all led by experienced fasting guides. If you'd like some advice beforehand, please contact us – we're happy to help!

Discover therapeutic fasting at our fasting hotel in the Black Forest
"Fasting for Healthy People" focuses on maintaining and promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The aim is to reduce risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood and uric acid levels, and high blood sugar. Therapeutic fasting for healthy individuals thus provides an impetus for correcting diet and lifestyle.
During your stay at our hotel, you'll learn how to nurture your body and mind, feeling better all around. Find inner peace through therapeutic fasting at our hotel in the southern Black Forest and discover the beneficial effects of abstinence. Furthermore, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy yoga, Pilates, relaxation sessions, wellness treatments, and the surrounding nature, including the Badenweiler spa gardens and the Cassiopeia thermal baths.