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NEWS
Summer / Autumn 2018
THERAPEUTIC FASTING · INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE · INSPIRATION
Dear guests, patients and friends,
wonderful colleagues, and to have recipes. You can also find these on our
met so many fascinating guests.” Facebook and Instagram channels.
Following this, various musical en It is already a year since we launched
sembles performed in the wonderful our fascinating CSA project with the
permaculture garden of the new aim of supplying our kitchen at
house, and Lucy Parham closed the Buchinger Wilhelmi in Marbella with
evening with the sound of Debussy on the very best, organic ingredients from
the Steinway in the Moorish domed the surrounding region. We now also
hall. With Antares, the third pillar of treat our staff to an organic box. It is a
our motto “Therapeutic Fasting, Inte- commendable initiative, which will
grative Medicine and Inspiration” has hopefully inspire others to do the
now found an impressive new home same.
in Marbella. Finally, Dr. Eva Lischka advises you to
Otherwise, the first half of the year fast intermittently now and again, and
was marked by the work done by our we give you some tips on how to dine
two new directors in Marbella – read out healthily.
more about it in this NEWS.
In Überlingen the medical team wel- In this spirit – we hope you enjoy
comes some fresh new faces. Siegfried reading this edition!
Bäumler from the medical team in
The Buchinger-Wilhelmi and Rohrer families at the inauguration of Antares – House of Inspiration, in Marbella.
Überlingen describes in his article the
correlation and advantages of a combi-
One of the best events so far this year and Jutta Rohrer, who retired officially nation of fasting and Kneipp affusions
was without doubt the inauguration on this evening after managing the in treating various indications.
of Antares – House of Inspiration in clinic for 36 years. Ángeles Muñoz, We started the new year at our clinic
Marbella. On a beautiful June evening, Marbella’s mayor, even hooked up to with renewed energy, also digitally,
employees, long-time guests, family the event via video conference. She and on several channels. On our
and friends from Marbella came to- also congratulated the couple for their YouTube channel, you can watch our
gether to celebrate the new House of contribution to improving the image new image video and see what our
Inspiration. Katharina Rohrer-Zaiser and perception of Marbella. guests have to say about us. It also
and Victor Wilhelmi from the new gen- Claus and Jutta were obviously moved includes a new cooking series, where
eration of the clinic’s management in as they gave their thanks: “We feel Hubert Hohler, our head chef in
Marbella welcomed all the guests. Rai- privileged to have been able to work Überlingen, presents a step-by-step
mund Wilhelmi paid tribute to Claus here for so many years, with such guide to some of his most popular
2 · APPETIZER NEWS FROM THE SEASIDE · 3
Find your favourite Buchinger Wilhelmi recipes now on YouTube Finding happiness through meditation
On our new YouTube channel, You can already find a range of delicious also find our new image film, in which talks and documentaries on the topic with Buddhist master Tulku Lobsang
dishes online with step-by-step instruc- we introduce the two clinics and the of fasting research.
you can not only find out how tions by head chef Hubert Hohler, tips Buchinger Wilhelmi Programme. We look forward to receiving your In April, Buddhist master Tulku Participants in his course “Meditation an exercise that should remind us every
to cook delicious recipes with on how to prepare different basic foods, In addition, we have made several feedback, comments and of course
Lobsang blessed our new
for H
appiness” in April experienced this morning that the seeds of happiness
and of course shopping lists for the videos available online in other pictures of dishes you have cooked at first hand. The course dealt with the are within ourselves.
our head chef Hubert Hohler, dishes presented. We launched the languages, such as our special playlists yourself. House of Inspiration and search for a meaning in life, the two
you can also see reports on channel with probably the most popular in Spanish and French. kinds of happiness and the possibility
of all Buchinger Wilhelmi recipes: our Our playlist “Fasting Science” also showed us how to find inner of finding the meaning of life and happi-
Buchinger Wilhelmi in the muesli. It will be followed by our vegeta- has links to other fascinating reports, contentment in his course ness within us via meditation.
media, exciting talks and ble piccata, raw fruit and vegetable
salad and much more. “Meditation for Happiness”.
documentaries about fasting Visit us and discover many other
Often, we do not realize
as well as plenty of fascinating inspiring recipes that you can try out Born in Tibet, Tulku Lobsang was that happiness is within us
yourself and see just how easy it is to recognised as the reincarnation of a
information on the topic of cook healthy and delicious food at high master and trained in the wisdom
home. of Buddhism, Tibetan medicine and The happiness we carry within ourselves
“fasting, healthy nutrition
However, our new “Buchinger Wilhelmi” astrology. is unconditional, it is always there.
and exercise”. YouTube channel not only provides When he was 17 years old, he went to However, we often fail to recognize this
information on how to prepare various India, where he founded the Nangten happiness and suffer as a result. The
recipes, but also further useful tips and Menlang Buddhist Medical Center. reason why many people do not find this
information on the topics of cooking, happiness, according to Tulku Lobsang,
healthy nutrition, exercise and fasting is that they look for happiness and
in general.
The path to happiness satisfaction externally. But because
What’s more, our various playlists also Before the course, Tulku Lobsang held a blessing ritual external happiness is always conditional,
include talks from the fasting congress Today, Tulku Lobsang travels around for our new House of Inspiration. it will end one day and is therefore only
of the Medical Association for Fasting the world, passing on his knowledge ephemeral.
and Nutrition (ÄGHE), fascinating to people who are looking for help to
statements by international fasting alleviate their suffering and lead a Health & Spirituality by the Dalai Lama The way to unconditional happiness
experts and inspiring interviews with healthy, happy life. for his work. is through meditation, according to
some of our guests. Of course you can In 2015 he was presented with the 14th Tulku Lobsang’s teachings are profound Lobsang. He took the group of partici-
Dalai Lama Award of Excellence in and yet full of humour. pants through a meditation session and
The MELT Method The CUDECA Gold Pin 2017 goes Résumé after one year: “Clinic Supported Agriculture”
Hand and Foot Treatment to Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella! We kicked off the “CSA – Clinic more than 30,000 kg of fruit and vege
tables of 72 different varieties in cooper-
We tend to take our hands and feet for The CUDECA foundation on the Costa del ization for many decades by awarding it Supported Agriculture” project ation with eight organic farmers, whose
granted; we use our hands continually Sol in Spain has been dedicated to the the Gold Pin 2017. This was accepted by a year ago. Here we present fields are just 25 kilometres away from
all day long for every move we make and palliative care of cancer patients and Jutta Rohrer, who lauded CUDECA for its our clinic. This high-quality produce is
our feet for every step we take. We prob- their families for 25 years. The outstand- excellent, dedicated work in her speech our first résumé: harvested fresh every morning accord-
ably wouldn’t consider an exercise pro- ing work of the hospice staff is sup- of thanks. The CSA project is all about ing to our needs and delivered directly
gram for the hands and feet, until a med- ported by some 1,000 volunteers. The Some readers may be familiar with the to our kitchen, where it is prepared
ical condition occurs. foundation supports and cares for summer concerts we organize in the HEALTH, QUALITY and within a few hours. Freshness is a very
The MELT Hand and Foot treatment pro- patients and their families completely clinic gardens to raise funds for CUDECA. SUSTAINABILITY. important aspect when it comes to
vides an easy-to-follow routine using free of charge. This year, we held a flamenco evening producing dishes that are of a high qual-
four small balls of different sizes and CUDECA has honoured the support the in July. It enables us to offer fresh ity, are rich in nutrients and can com-
densities. It includes a self-assessment, clinic in Marbella has given to the organ- pare with internationally renowned
vegetables and fruit of the
followed by a variety of movements and establishments.
compression techniques using the balls highest quality that has been
on the fingers, hands, wrists, forearms
grown locally and produced Producing food of the
The MELT Hand and Foot and feet.
The treatment can be related to local- fairly, allowing our guests highest quality in an
treatment is a self-treatment ized tissue stimulation to aid in restor-
ing space to compressed joints and to
to enjoy natural, healthy ethical and sustainable way
technique which can benefit
improve blood circulation. and authentic food that Buchinger Wilhelmi kitchen team, famers in the CSA project and project manager Alejandro Orioli
everyone, regardless of age However, more profoundly, the reflex In setting up the CSA project, Clínica
pressure points on the hands and feet
contains the best nutrients Buchinger Wilhelmi has committed
or state of health.
correspond to all the internal organs and is free from pesticides. itself to producing food of the highest protection of the environment (soil, convinced that health begins in the
and systems of the body. By applying quality in an ethical and sustainable water, landscape) and the social and ground and that this project will enable
direct pressure on these points, the way. environmental resilience of the actual us to protect the health of the Earth
body responds by relaxing, rebalancing All the food we prepare and serve our By cooperating directly with the local process of manufacturing, distributing, and the people who live on it.
and creating a sense of well-being. guests in Marbella is chosen according community, our aim is to promote a consuming and recovering nutrients.
The hands and feet can be treated sepa- to the season. By giving them the healthy lifestyle and create environ- It is all about creating a way of working
rately, together or in combination with opportunity to eat healthy and ripe mental awareness. together and a constant dialogue be-
other MELT Method techniques that food, we also enable our guests to The quality criteria defined for this tween the field and the plate, growers
incorporate whole body movement rediscover something extremely project include not only organoleptic, and chefs, the clinic and its guests. We
using a soft foam roller. valuable: the authentic, pure taste of nutritional and productive aspects have declared it our mission to establish
Rafael Olalla, Assumpta Eceiza, Marisa Martín and Susan Hannam from CUDECA with Jutta and Claus Rohrer fresh fruit and vegetables. (techniques for organic farming), but a healthy and sustainable food system
(3rd and 5th from the left) In the first year alone, we produced also other indicators linked to the that benefits us all. Because we are
4 · NEWS FROM THE SEASIDE NEWS FROM THE LAKE · 5
Inauguration of Antares – VIOLA BEAUTÉ cosmetics institute in Überlingen
House of Inspiration
Feeling attractive and feeling Let yourself be pampered from head Opening times:
to toe. Enjoy beneficial treatments for Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 6.00 pm
good are directly related to more vitality and vibrancy. Viola Bruns Saturdays: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm (and by appointment)
Sundays and holidays: by appointment
each other. That is why we also and her experienced team offer treat-
ments that are tailored to your individ-
Back in April, we inaugurated with relaxing rituals such as yoga, cycles. Ninety percent of the plants that offer professional support in ual needs. Their prime objective
pranayama (breathing exercises), grow here are native and therefore the area of beauty. is to give your complexion a healthier,
Antares – House of Inspiration, creativity, aroma therapy, meditation representative of the natural local more radiant glow. WELCOME
opposite the clinic in Marbella. and more than 20 other treatments. landscape. The layout is adapted to the The cosmetics department Enjoy the exceptional, professional
region and the surroundings, reflecting in Überlingen was renovated beauty treatments in an exclusive
Set in extensive grounds, the We are convinced that the process of the unique natural beauty of Andalusia. atmosphere. Ladies and Gentlemen,
new house is an ideal location inspiration can be supported ideally at the beginning of this year The institute is situated in the welcome to the cosmetic institute ViOlA BEAUTÉ at Buchinger Wilhelmi.
Let yourself be pampered from head to toe, enjoy the perfect relaxation for new
vitality and charisma. Our highly qualified and experienced team will treat you with
in nature. Never before have we humans “For us at Buchinger Wilhelmi, Doktorhaus. customized treatments tailored to your individual needs.
in which to develop and and now has a fresh, new look. Enjoy exceptional and professional beauty treatments in an exclusive atmosphere.
been as removed from nature, on which inspiration is fundamentally important
experience the profound, not only our happiness but also our to lead a holistic, healthy life. If life were It also has a new name: VIOLA BEAUTÉ consultations:
existence depends, as we are today. a starlit night, inspiration would be the Monday – Friday: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
fragile and existential basic VIOLA BEAUTÉ is the new We look forward to seeing you
Various studies have shown that we shooting star that suddenly appears and We offer personal advice on your preferred Viola Bruns & Team
concept of inspiration.
can reconnect with ourselves most then vanishes, leaving in its wake a trail cosmetics institute run by treatments during these consultation times.
effectively in nature. Because isolating that can shape our entire life. We have Outside consultation hours, you can send us an
ourselves from nature means isolating created an ambience filled with beauty,
Viola Bruns and her team. e-mail or leave a message on our answer machine.
ourselves from ourselves. silence and harmony, where you can We will contact you as soon as possible.
feel free and safe, accompanied and The idea behind the House of Inspiration
supported by an interdisciplinary team. is to enable our guests to rediscover Contact:
This trusting environment encourages their true nature. It is a gift, like a shoot- Phone: +49 (0) 7551 – 807 893
introspection and connects us with our ing star in the night sky ... Extension within Buchinger Wilhelmi: 893
inner nature. We hope that our visitors E-mail: cosmetic@viola-beaute.com
are able to re-establish contact with
themselves and feel the spiritual clarity
New rooms
that leads to creativity, solutions, new for our guests
ideas and a better self-knowledge …
May inspiration be with you.“ With the inauguration of Antares –
House of Inspiration, we have made
These are the goals of the members of some changes and created some new
the Antares working group. facilities at the clinic in Marbella.
The services we offer at Antares stand in – Our Beauty department has been
the tradition of the vision of our founder,
Otto Buchinger. He attached particular
moved to the House of Inspiration. In
addition, we now have a new room New doctors on Lake Constance
importance to spiritual inspiration that will be used above all for aroma-
through nature, music and contempla- therapy, hot stone and Ayurveda
The medical team in
tion during fasting. He knew even back massages.
then that “When the body fasts, the – The small wooden house near the pool Überlingen was expanded
soul hungers”. He was convinced that it will now accommodate a new, spa-
in summer 2017 with two
needs “spiritual nourishment” as suste- cious shop. We will also be offering our
nance, which he described as “a diet for own collection of garments for the first new doctors: Sandra van
Nowadays, the society we live in is For this reason, the extensive garden the soul”. time, designed exclusively for you:
characterised by a constant overload surrounding the House of Inspiration Buchinger Wilhelmi by BRAEZ.
Waegeningh and Etienne
of visual and auditory stimuli, frequently has been turned into a separate When we opened our first clinic on Lake – Diagnostics as well as special medical Hanslian have many years of
exacerbated by an extravagant lifestyle therapeutic space and also offers room Constance, neither mobile phones nor consultations such as sports medicine
and omnipresent technology as well as for many other activities. In designing the Internet existed. The relationship will be moved to the former shop in the
experience in the fields of
excessive media consumption. Conse- the garden, we have taken as our guide between us and our environment has main building. diabetology, emergency care
quently, our brain tends to go into a kind the natural and sustainable principles of changed at such a breakneck speed that – There will be a spacious new art studio
of protection mode as a form of self- permaculture with its respect for the it is sometimes difficult for this develop- in the House of Inspiration. The origi- and nutritional medicine as
preservation and switches off receiving environment, nature, its rhythms and ment to sink in. nal studio in Villa María and the Room well as internal medicine and
mode, although in reality we are still of Silence next to it will be turned into
connected to our environment and further therapy rooms, above all for naturopathy. As a result, we
have merely taken a step back from massages of Asian origin. are now also able to offer a
ourselves. – Finally, the cash desk and manage-
As a result, we start to gradually stop ment’s offices in the main building wider range of medical
listening to our inner voice. have been renovated. services.
To enable our guests to re-establish
contact with their inner selves, we Let us know what you think about We are delighted to welcome
decided to create a space dedicated to these renovations and changes next
on board two such committed
the topic of inspiration – Antares. time you come to Marbella!
and experienced young
The idea behind this concept is a com-
doctors. Dr. Sandra van Waegeningh, 43, has joined us after working at a Etienne Hanslian, 37, comes to us from Hamburg, where he worked in
pletely different perspective on patient specialist clinic in Allgäu. She has additional qualifications in the internal medicine and anaesthetics departments at several clinics.
care. Antares is a place where calm and diabetology as well as emergency care and nutritional medicine. He is training as a specialist for internal medicine and has an additional
harmony prevail, where our therapists She has also trained in homeopathy and psychosomatic medicine. qualification in naturopathy. In the course of and after his studies,
can accompany you and stand by you in he gained clinical experience in Spain, Mexico and the United States,
the process of finding and reconnecting among others.
with your inner self.
Our interdisciplinary team will care for
you and give you psychological support
6 · TABLE TALK MEDICINE AND RESEARCH · 7
“Last question Mr Laven: “El arte del ayuno” –
A book about the Buchinger Wilhelmi
Relaxation
through fasting and
Will you come back again?” fasting programme digital detox
Michael Laven is an actor from just rest because you are getting more The book “El arte del ayuno” Our lives are often characterized by pressure to be
sleep, it’s because your body is not constantly available, excessive consumption of
New Hampshire and a regular working so hard doing all the digesting. (The Art of Fasting) written by electronic media and a lack of physical activity. A stay
guest at Buchinger Wilhelmi And when you have fasted a few times, Dr. Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, at Buchinger Wilhelmi is an opportunity to consciously
See the entire video with
more of our guest’s opinions and now I’ve done it a number of times, take a step back from this.
Bodensee. We talked to him now on YouTube. my body is used to it and knows I’m com- Director of Research at Buchinger A survey among 1,422 of our guests revealed that their
ing to fast, and I actually get relaxed stress levels dropped dramatically during their stay in
about his many years of Wilhelmi, was presented in
much faster now than the first time. our clinic. This is partly due to the fact that the use of
fasting at Buchinger Wilhelmi. So for me it’s all about the fasting and Madrid in mid-March. Published electronic media such as computers, tablets, smart-
the relaxing. phones and television is largely restricted. In addition,
See the entire video with more by Ediciones Maeva, it is a valuable
guests do more physical activities in the form of hikes,
of our guest’s opinions now on What’s important to you in life in and practical guide to fasting gymnastics and specific fitness training, and this has a
general? positive impact on their regeneration. All in all, 75.6 %
YouTube. The most important thing is family.
according to the century-old of guests interviewed found that fasting in the clinic
I have my kids, I have a grandchild now. Buchinger Wilhelmi method. was more relaxing than a normal holiday.
After family comes your health. Family A digital detox can boost the positive impact of fasting.
Mr. Laven, thanks for taking the time for and health that are the things that Benefit from the free time and the motivation this gives
this interview. Can you tell us how you matter most to me. The press conference in El Huerto de Lucas, a popular you!
like it here at Buchinger Wilhelmi clinic? organic market and restaurant in Madrid, was hosted
Well, I’ve been coming for many years. How important is it nowadays by Professor Pilar Muñoz-Calero, who is also Presi- Effect of fasting on 1,422 Buchinger Wilhelmi guests
I enjoy the experience and I keep coming to have time out like this? dent of the Fundación Alborada (www.fundacion-
back. So yes, I like it quite a lot. I find, it I now know all the guides, since they This is luxury. It is a luxury I can afford. alborada.org) and Professor of Environmental Use of
electronic
provides a lot of value to me, it keeps me People speak a lot about resetting here. have been very consistent the whole But I did it even when I couldn’t afford it. Medicine at Complutense University in Madrid. media
Stress
healthy. Could you tell us what that means for time. So all of the staff are excellent. If you come here you can afford to come She told the audience about her own personal, and
reduction
you? here and take a break. If you can’t, there dramatic experience with multiple chemical physical
After the talks, Dr. Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo signed countless copies of ( 0 – 10 )
activity
Can you tell us what’s so special Well, I guess resetting is when you lead Can you tell us something about are other ways to take time out for your- sensitivity. The disease changed her life radically, her new book, “El arte del ayuno”. Detox in hours
about Buchinger Wilhelmi? a very active life and you don‘t have any Überlingen and the region? self, but you need to take a break, step up to the point where she couldn’t eat anything per week
I find the program quite special, time for reflection, especially when you I walk by the lake quite a lot. One time I back and look at what you are doing and anymore. She couldn’t tolerate any materials or
before after
both from a medical and professional have social pressures that we all have rented a bicycle and went down to the also give your body a rest. So taking time chemicals without having a strong reaction. She Fasting between 4 and 21 days
standpoint. People look after your and enjoy drinking and friends, etc. other part of the lake, uphill, which took out is incredibly important. might died of starvation, if she had not found an The prologue to the book was written by Mario
whole body in a way that’s very relaxed. Sometimes you just have to take a step a little longer so I came back with the environmental medicine therapy in the United States Vargas Llosa, the famous Peruvian author, politician World’s largest fasting study in Buchinger Wilhelmi clinic 2016,
It has a health and medical component, back from it. ferry. If you had one wish for the future, that helped her. Later on, therapeutic fasting in our and journalist, and winner of the Nobel Prize for 1,422 adult volunteers, no drop-outs, by Wilhelmi de Toledo F., Grundler F.,
but I find the balance between health, So I come here for 10 days and it’s not Of course we go on the walks through what would it be? clinic in Marbella became a regular part of her health Literature, in which he highlights the exceptional Michalsen A.
nutrition and physical activity actually the kind of holiday where one goes to the wilderness here. I don’t like to travel I would only wish that my family is regime. effects of fasting on many aspects of life (see below).
quite restful. the beach and sits down all the time, it’s too far from here. happy and healthy. I can’t control He has been a regular guest at Buchinger Wilhelmi
more of an active holiday in some ways I don’t go on the excursions but I go on the rest of the world. Both Prof. Muñoz- in Marbella for 30 years.
Before you came here for the first time, because I walk and exercise and maybe the walks and it’s sort of a beautiful Calero and Dr. Wil-
what did you expect? get some treatments here and there. hardwood hillside. It not dissimilar to Last question, will you come back helmi de Toledo
I had no clue. I came here about 20 years In my case, what I do is I fast and I con- the region I come from – New Hampshire again? underlined the im-
What are environmental diseases?
ago. I was very stressed out in my job, trol my eating and it makes a huge differ- in the US – with its rolling hills with pine Yes, sure, I already booked my stay for portance of fasting
and I asked a friend of mine for a recom- ence. In the end I fly back to the exact forests and some hardwood forest. next year. I’m coming back in April. One as a therapeutic The Fundación Alborada is currently working on the
mendation where I could go, because same life that I had before I came in, but I go to town and to other villages around of the ways to make sure I come is to and preventive diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases
she has been everywhere. I really think my attitude has changed. here, but I really like the woods and the book a year in advance. Otherwise the treatment for in- related to the environment. These diseases can
And she said, try this place, you’ll find fact that you can get out into nature. year would fill up with family, and things toxication, intoler- manifest themselves as allergies, food intolerances,
it the most relaxing you could find in Of course there are also the views you you have to do. But yes, I come here ances and allergies hormone disorders, autism, obesity or chronic
the world. Do you have maybe a good story about get of the lake from the top of the hills. every year. that are caused fatigue. Several of these emerging diseases, such
So I had no idea, except that I wanted some of the staff here? You said that our by an increase in as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, are
a holiday, but not the kind of holiday chef influenced your way cooking, but Is there a special treatment you environmental already recognised by the World Health Organisation.
where you do a lot of drinking and going is there anyone else? enjoy the most? pollution.
out, but where I could go to relax. In the many years I’ve been coming here No, I like to fast. In terms of massage
The first time I came I spent about two I’ve only had two doctors. One retired treatments, I certainly enjoy simple mas-
weeks here. Then I went home and asked and handed me over to Dr. van Houten. sages that relax me, but I think the most
“Fasting has an extraordinary impact on many aspects of our life.
my wife, “Why don’t you come with They look after my health and my wife’s relaxing thing is fasting and perhaps
Perhaps the most important is discovering one’s own body. For me,
me the next time?” So we’ve now been health and I once even brought my son the liver pack which is basically putting
this has been a true revelation ever since my first fast many years
coming since the early 90s together. and my daughter, and they looked after a hot water bottle on your liver and a
ago. We are bogged down in an extremely demanding and hectic
them too. nurse comes and tucks you in for a nap routine, plagued by inner restlessness, worries and anxieties, and
Would you say that your stays at Marcus and the team in the gym are also after lunch – perfect. it leaves us very little time to think of something that is exceedingly
Buchinger Wilhelmi have changed great in terms of the exercises they do. important – our body. Speaking for myself, I can say that in Marbella,
your way of life? They are not afraid to cause you a little Can you try to explain your fascination I discovered that I had a body, that it was extremely important, Dr. Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo held a
Yes, absolutely. First of all, the chef is pain. They sort of even like that. So the with fasting? and that I had to get to know it and treat it respectfully. Because talk on fasting for the prevention and
just fabulous! We’ve learned a tremen- gym staff are really good as well. For me, the concept of fasting is not this body is nothing less than the key to our happiness or unhappi-
dous amount from him. We integrate I find the quality of the staff excellent so much about weight – I lose a few kilos ness. I believe this is one of the greatest lessons we can learn at
treatment of age-related diseases at the
dishes we have learned to cook here into in all of those regards. I’ve been here so each time I come – but the whole con- Buchinger Wilhelmi.” University of Genova at the end of May
our daily life. I have developed an aware- many times and have got to know all of cept of resting your body by not taking Mario Vargas Llosa as part of Dr. Valter Longo’s course on
ness of how to keep healthy that gets them well – so it’s tremendously posi- anything in. The liver pack itself makes
“Nutrition, Genes, Longevity and
renewed each time I come back here. tive. absolute sense in that respect.
So the answer is that it has changed my I should probably mention the walks, So when you are fasting I think the level Diseases”.
life and made an impact on it. because everyone talks about the walks. of rest that you get is important – it’s not
8 · MEDICINE AND RESEARCH BON APPETIT · 9
Fasting and Kneipp – A harmonious blend Continuing to eat healthily at
home – intermittent fasting for
of two physiological processes lasting success
Nowadays, our lives are mechanisms that have developed in the phase. This is associated with a change heat or cold stimulus affects the circula-
course of evolution and enable us to in the mental state related to the sympa- tion locally. Communicated by cold and
dominated by demanding survive. They include moving, eating or thetic nervous system, and can manifest heat receptors in the skin, the stimulus
jobs and high levels of stress. not eating, and regulation of the body’s itself in nervous anxiety, inner tense- is transported via the connecting nerves
temperature. It makes sense to establish ness or fears. As the adrenaline levels to the diencephalon – the region of the
In a nutshell, we are slaves a therapeutic concept for the treatment subside and the parasympathetic brain that regulates the body’s tempera-
to our sympathetic nervous of diseases based on a combination of nervous system takes the upper hand, ture. The incoming information “heat or
these measures. the mood balances out and tensions cold stress” is offset against the temper-
system. The sympathetic If nutrition is what an organism needs to are released. ature measured in the body and a corre-
function and perform well, fasting gives During therapeutic fasting, this often sponding response is triggered. It is an
nervous system is that part
humans the possibility to develop their stimulates psychodynamic processes. interesting fact in this context that a
of the autonomous nervous full potential to optimize their metabo- Our perception is sharper, emotional cold stimulus has a regulatory potential
lism and regenerate. aspects that are often overlooked in our that is 30 times higher than a heat stimu-
system that is responsible
The ability to fast, or in other words to active everyday lives suddenly come to lus (meaning that a cold shower is more
for bursts of energy, in other only live on the energy stored in the the fore. What is more, we now feel less effective than a warm one). Regular
body, is a basic physiological condition rushed and have more time to deal with Kneipp treatments therefore lead to a
words for our “fight or flight” for the survival of humans and animals. them. In the cardiovascular system, stimulation of the parasympathetic
response. This can be seen on the one hand based the heart beat slows down and blood nervous system and thus to recupera-
on our experience over thousands of pressure sinks. tion and regeneration. Furthermore,
they also considerably improve the Dr. Eva Lischka
In our meritocratic society that is in a patient’s general condition and cause a
permanent state of flux, an active life- reduction in complaints of the auto-
style is of primary importance. We are nomic nervous system.
constantly on the ball, the demands of Especially the combination of fasting To help you to continue used as building blocks to renew the
our professional work are increasingly and Kneipp treatments has been shown cells when energy is scarce – as it is
encroaching on our private lives, and to be particularly effective. Both forms eating healthily after your during fasting”, the expert explains.
even the way we spend our leisure time
has to be “active”. This requires multi-
of therapy complement each other
ideally, but also have a compensatory
fast at Buchinger Wilhelmi,
our head physician
This detox protects the body against
disease and also helps you to lose Pizza à la Buchinger Wilhelmi
tasking skills. Our own value is defined benefit. weight.
almost exclusively by what we accom- For example, a patient’s blood pressure Dr. Eva Lischka has looked
plish. can occasionally drop during fasting. A
As a result, the functions of the sympa- specific Kneipp affusion, for example to into the subject of 5:2 diet
thetic nervous system are increasingly the knee or thigh, has both an acute
intermittent fasting.
predominant. This causes our body to effect on the patient’s blood pressure, This method involves just two rules:
release adrenalin, triggering various resulting in a sudden increase, as well a First, you fast on two days a week. They
physical and mental reactions: Our regulatory impact, causing a gentle im- Dr. Lischka also fasts intermittently can either be two consecutive days or
heart beats faster, our pulse accelerates provement over a longer period of time. herself, and eats the first meal of the not, for example Tuesday and Thursday.
and we start to feel nervous and agi- If the patient has high blood pressure, day at 1 pm. What Dr. Lischka does is Contrary to other fasting methods, you
tated. on the other hand, affusions to the arm called intermittent fasting – in other don’t have to completely do without
Consequently, the parasympathetic or arm baths with a gradual increase in words, she only fasts for a certain food on fasting days with the 5:2 diet:
The Kneipp health facility in the garden of Buchinger Wilhelmi in Überlingen.
nervous system with its calming effects water temperature cause the blood period every day. Women are allowed 500 calories and
is not able to function. The parasympa- pressure to drop. In the long term, the In former times, intermittent fasting men 100 calories more. These can be
thetic nervous system is complemen- years in dealing with a scarcity of food Hydrotherapeutic measures, such as patient’s blood pressure returns to the was completely normal. If the hunt was spread over two small meals or you
tary to the sympathetic nervous system (for example in winter or during periods water applications based on the teach- normal range. Wading in a Kneipp pool not successful, there was no alterna- can eat all the calories in one portion.
and activates the “rest and digest” of drought), and on the other from the ings of Sebastian Kneipp, are an ideal every day supports this measure and tive but to go hungry for a while. The The second rule relates to what you
response, which enables the body to re- experience we at Buchinger Wilhelmi complement to fasting. Applied specifi- has a general vitalising effect. organism adjusted to this over time. eat. It is very important to eat
lax and build up its reserves. It processes have gained from treating thousands cally, they support and regulate the In particular the combination of two “Nowadays, we have an overabun- high-quality protein and vegetables,
or regulates the body’s unconscious of patients who come here every year processes affecting the autonomous physiological healing methods – in this dance of food”, says Dr. Lischka. for example fish, poultry, quark or tofu,
actions and helps it to regenerate. to fast. This has since been scientifically nervous system. case therapeutic fasting combined with “The fact that we are constantly eating and plenty of vegetables. These should
Many health problems or diseases we proven based on extensive data from In hydrotherapy (“water therapy”) Kneipp treatments – is ideal both for means that our insulin levels stay high.” be prepared with little fat. Vegetables
find today are a result of this imbalance. research and several clinical studies. water, which is as an ideal medium for preventing and treating disease The consequences are obesity and are filling and the protein counteracts
High blood pressure, palpitations and Fasting offers major medical benefits temperature stimuli, is used to trigger Siegfried Bäumler disease. A simple solution is to fast for the loss of muscle due to hunger.
sleep problems as well as burnout are for a wide range of diseases, such as certain reactions in the organism. This a short time. We would like to present On the other hand, you should avoid
just some of the best known examples metabolic diseases, diseases of the two methods. high-carbohydrate food, sweets,
of a highly regulated sympathetic cardiovascular system or chronic inflam- alcohol and soft drinks or fruit juice.
nervous system. If the parasympathetic matory diseases of the musculoskeletal
nervous system is not able to function, system. In this connection, different
8-hour diet
this negatively impacts the regenera- effect mechanisms help to regulate the
tion of the organism and the build-up of metabolism, for example by inhibiting Count hours instead of calories – that’s
energy reserves. For example, it causes inflammation, boosting the repair of the simple principle of the 8-hour diet.
irregular digestion. If this imbalance cell structures, improving sugar metabo- You fast for 16 hours. During this time,
persists for many years, it fosters a lism, and increasing autophagy (the abil- water, unsweetened tea, black coffee
whole range of cardiovascular diseases, ity of the cells to cleanse themselves), to and consommé are allowed. It is
gastrointestinal complaints and mental name just a few. followed by eight hours in which you
and psychosomatic dysfunctions. The initial, usually short phase of stress can eat. But don’t worry – around eight
The most natural way to influence the
vegetative equilibrium is using therapies
at the beginning of a fast, when the sym-
pathetic nervous system still predomi-
of the 16 hours are spent sleeping.
“After fasting for 16 hours, autophagy
Filled courgette flowers
based on the physiological mechanisms
of the human body. These are
nates, changes between the second and
the seventh day to a parasympathetic
is triggered – a kind of recycling at cell
level. Damaged cell components are
with polenta and courgette
and tomato curry
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Recipe for 2 persons In the meantime:
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Preheat the oven to 200° C
Cut 120 g cherry tomatoes into
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5 minutes with some fresh rosemary
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Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm Cut 30 g onions and 150 g vegetables
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doubled in size. Then divide the dough fantastic prizes, for example, products we have introduced. In this respect, we addition, they learn relaxation and
into two and make balls of the same First scatter the cherry tomatoes,
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80 g ready-bought tomato sugo Emmental) over the pizza and bake us and much more. The all of our values are applied consciously, rounded off with the same menus and
(organic) for 11 minutes at 200° C. winner of the main prize will get two we organize regular training courses in snacks that we serve our guests.
15 g destoned black olives nights free of charge as part of their next both clinics for all employees who have
Spread the sugo on the two pizza Finally, remove the pizza from the stay at one of our clinics.
bases. Crush the olives with oven and sprinkle 20 g rocket leaves – Follow Buchinger Wilhelmi on
1 tbsp. water using a fork until they over the pizza before serving.
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What is most important when you preparation methods
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The presentation should be visually when you go out to a restaurant? Buchinger Wilhelmi
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add the onions and sprinkle with 1 tsp. PHOTOS Niklas Görke, Winfried Heinze,
Preheat the oven to 160° C curry. Cook for around 3 minutes, then ence. is it enough to take a starter and a bal- Pablo Gustavo Llaryora, Verlag Maeva Inspira way I live, and altered what fasting programme
douse with some water. However, it is not only the food, but anced main dish? Can you order smaller TEXT Siegfried Bäumler, Gabriele Gross,
For the filled courgette flowers: Add the tomato and courgette, season also the atmosphere that makes a visit portions or share with somebody? Franziska Grundler, Mie Lene Heesch I know about my body.” will change your life.”
2 courgette flowers. Remove the with salt, pepper and some cumin, (from Women’s Health), Ulla Höhn, Lisa Hipp,
to a restaurant an enjoyable experi- Ideal starters include a raw vegetable Rosalind Holland, Alejandro Orioli, Jeanette Winterson, The Telegraph Nick Allott, GQ
stamens and season lightly with cover and steam until al dente.
salt and pepper. Remove the leaves from 1 stem of ence. It takes concentration, time and salad with a light dressing or a clear Claus Rohrer, Katharina Rohrer-Zaiser,
Dr. Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo,
Cut 30 g vegetables of your choice lemon balm, chop finely and add to composure to discover all the nuances vegetable consommé. If possible, ask to Raimund Wilhelmi
(e.g. tomato, courgette, aubergine etc.) the courgette curry. in the flavour. Whether we find it easier have the dressing and sauce served
LAYOUT Ursula Perwein
into small cubes, add some water and to be attentive to our food in good separately so that you can decide
steam for around 5 minutes until soft. For the polenta: Printed on 100 % recycled paper.
company or alone is a matter of per- yourself how much to take. If you are
In the meantime, chop some herbs Heat 200 ml vegetable stock or water sonal preference. Particularly at busi- not particularly hungry, why not Responsible under German press law:
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ness dinners, it is important to make choose two starters. Unfortunately,
Add 60 g quark and 10 g grated
parmesan and season with some
Add salt, pepper and turmeric.
Add 50 g polenta to the boiling liquid sure that the food itself doesn’t take vegetables are often only presented as
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pepper.
Put the filling in a piping bag, fill the
and stir thoroughly. Leave to absorb
on a medium heat for 5 minutes. extra portion with your fish, poultry,
To do this, please contact us by e-mail at
marketing@buchinger-wilhelmi.com fasting is not just about
flowers, twist the ends, place on a Fold 10 g grated parmesan and
Origin and quality
lean meat and boiled or baked “So, is fasting hard? weight loss or a physical
baking tray greased with olive oil, 1 tbsp. tarragon into the polenta potatoes. Ideally, the food should be
drizzle with olive oil and bake at 160° C and season to taste.
of the ingredients steamed, fried with little fat, grilled or There’s no other way to say change, but altering
for around 5 minutes. Form small dumplings with the
polenta using a spoon and serve
People increasingly want to have
baked in the oven.
this, but, no. It’s a doddle. the mindset to activate
For the courgette and tomato curry: together with the vegetable ragout
1 onion finely chopped. and the stuffed courgette flowers. healthy food from fresh, regional, sea- If you have a sweet tooth, you can It’s actually rather self-healing.”
1 courgette diced. sonal, sustainable and fair production. round off the meal with a fresh fruit
2 tomatoes cut into eighths. Enjoy! Have you noticed how many restau- salad or a small sorbet. Desserts are wonderful; liberating and Alex Eagle, VOGUE
rants now provide transparent infor-
mation on the origin and quality of the
ideal for sharing with family and
friends.
meditative.”
produce they use, even on the menu? Marcus Sedgwick , Tatler
They frequently cooperate with Bon appetit!
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Events 2018 Lake Constance Events 2018 Marbella
The Way to the Inner Self – Concert Highlights of the Season *
Zen Meditation with Dr. Kuhn * Sat. 27. 10.
Concert for two pianos with the music association Música con Encanto:
Mon. 24. 09. – Fri. 05. 10.
“Homage to Claude Debussy on the 100th anniversary of his death”
Mon. 22. 10. – Fri. 02. 11.
Mon. 19. 11. – Fri. 30. 11.
Mon. 10. 12. – Fri. 21. 12.
NEW: Separate programme in Antares –
During the Meditation Weeks Dr. Christian Kuhn offers motivational talks
several times during the week (in German) on spiritual topics and two Zen
House of Inspiration *
meditation sessions every week day. Daily: Sun salutation “Surya Namaskar” and qi gong in the morning
Wednesdays: “Musical Journey Meditation” with Maria Testa on the piano
Thursdays: “Silent meditation through the four elements”, singing bowls, etc.
Yin Yoga – Meditation Weeks *
Mon. 03. 12. – Sat. 08. 12.
With Gilbert Grimeau. The gentle stretching and limbering-up exercises
Christmas in Marbella *
in yin yoga are ideal preparation for meditation. Every day, you will get to know a Wed. 05. 12. – Wed. 19. 12.
different meditation technique: Breathing meditation, mindfulness meditation, “Meditation evenings: Zen – or the art of living well“
Japa meditation (mantras), chakra meditation, walking meditation. Jesuit priest Niklaus Brantschen is an authorised Zen master (Roshi) and
In German and English. the founder and long-standing head of Lassalle-Haus, a “centre for spirituality,
dialogue and responsibility”.
Sun. 16. 12.
Mind Body Soul Days * Christmas bazar
Fri. 28. 12. – Thurs. 03. 01. 2019 Mon. 24. 12.
Mind Body Soul exercises with Dr. Anne Brunner focus on the interaction Christmas celebration with the clinic management: Christmas carols and punch
between the body, mind and soul to achieve holistic healing. Various methods are Tues. 25. 12.
offered alternately: Fascial training, Pilates, yoga, yin yoga/deep slow stretch. Traditional shepherds’ music on Christmas morning with Pastoral de Ojén
Mon. 31. 12.
In German and English.
Grand New Year’s Eve party with live band and “cotillòn”
Life Choices – Navigating your Own Life *
Thurs. 13. 09. / Fri. 14. 09.
Thurs. 18. 10. / Fri. 19. 10.
Thurs. 06. 12. / Fri. 07. 12.
Events 2019 Marbella
Psychological lectures with Bernd Isensee, psychologist, on topics like
“Eating Consciously” and “Living Consciously” as well as “Emotional Intelligence”, Hiking Weeks *
“Dreams and their Interpretation” and “Self-Guidance”. Mid-February to end of April
In German. We are extending our usual programme to include additional tours along the
beach and in the mountains. As always, you will be accompanied by trained guides.
You can choose between different walking groups depending on the degree of
ART Weeks * difficulty and your fitness level.
Sun. 07. 10. – Sun. 14. 10. Autumn Colours
A creative experience under the guidance of Gertrud Kemmerling.
Workshop with Tulku Lobsang
“The Power of Empathy”
Semaines Francophones * Wed. 10. 04.
Sun. 04. 11. – Sun. 18. 11.
Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche transforms the ancient wisdom of Buddhism into
With Tenzin Tulku and Dr. Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo. practical advice for people today. He was presented with the 14th Dalai Lama
Meditation and talks on various topics. Award of Excellence in Health & Spirituality by the Dalai Lama in 2015 for his work.
In 2018, our French-speaking guests will again have the pleasure of experiencing
In English with Spanish translation.
a programme tailored to their requirements: The Semaines Francophones.
For more details in advance, please refer to our website.
The events offered by our main speakers and the evening programme as well as several Art Weeks “Spring into ART”
other activities in the course of the day are in French.
Tues. 23. 04. – Fri. 26. 04.
This art course takes place in the garden of Casa Antares to take full advantage of
the light and energy at this time of year. With Enar Cruz, art teacher at the clinic.
Workshop with Lharampa Tenzin Kalden
“Mindfulness and Lu Jong”
Tues. 21. 05. – Wed. 22. 05.
Lharampa Tenzin Kalden teaches psychology and Buddhist philosophy
as well as meditation in Zurich, Switzerland.
In English with Spanish translation.
* Free of charge as part of our Buchinger Wilhelmi programme
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