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NEWS Winter / Spring 2018 - Buchinger Wilhelmi
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Winter / Spring 2018

THERAPEUTIC FASTING · INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE · INSPIRATION

Dear guests, patients and friends,
                                                                                                          c­ linics: Since the end of last year, our      section on fasting, and a new culture of
                                                                                                           guests have been able to hire a selection      fasting is emerging in Silicon Valley with
                                                                                                           of bicycles and e-bikes.                       a very special goal: to stimulate the
                                                                                                           Guests at our clinic on Lake Constance         mind, brighten the mood and achieve
                                                                                                           can now find inspiration in two well-          longevity. Many people now take it for
                                                                                                           stocked libraries. After all, what could       granted that fasting boosts the immune
                                                                                                           be better than enjoying the views of the       system, reduces inflammation and possi-
                                                                                                           lake with a warm cup of tea, and losing        bly even prevents cancer.
                                                                                                           yourself in a good book?                       A new generation, a new fasting concept,
                                                                                                           Our scientific department is currently         a new era. “Amplius” – onwards – was
                                                                                                           evaluating the data from almost 2,000          Otto Buchinger’s inspiring, motivating
                                                                                                           Buchinger Wilhelmi guests, who agreed          and challenging slogan. This is also our
                                                                                                           to take part in an observation study in        motto for 2018 at Buchinger Wilhelmi –
                                                                                                           2016.                                          and for the latest edition of our NEWS,
                                                                                                           In Marbella this structured scientific ob-     which you are holding in your hands.
                                                                                                           servation study is about to commence.          On this note, we wish you a fulfilling and
                                                                                                           The biennial congress of the Medical           healthy year. We will always be with you,
                                                                                                           ­Association for Fasting and Nutrition         in future, too, to help you achieve your
                                                                                                            also dealt with scientific findings on the    personal goals.
                                                                                                            topic of fasting: The Maria Buchinger
                                                                                                            Foundation Award 2017 was presented
Claus Rohrer, Katharina Rohrer-Zaiser, Victor Wilhelmi, Jutta Rohrer (left to right)
                                                                                                            to Yvon Le Maho for his studies on the
                                                                                                            effects of long-term fasting on humans
                                                                                                            and animals. More than 300 participants
The New Year brings some major changes                       after many years of service, such as           attended the congress in Überlingen,
at both Buchinger Wilhelmi ­clinics: In                      Victoria Cano, Dr. Stefan Drinda and           ­including the most illustrious fasting
Marbella, the changeover to the next                         Siegfried Mühlherr.                             ­experts of our time, such as Valter Longo
generation is in full swing, and Katharina                   Last year, we initiated a number of excit-       and Andreas Michalsen.
Rohrer-Zaiser and Victor ­Wilhelmi are                       ing new projects: In Marbella, we will           Fasting has become significantly more
now officially part of the management                        soon have a “House of Inspiration”. We           important in recent years, not least
team. In Überlingen, Leonard Wilhelmi                        have also established a permaculture             thanks to scientific research: TED Talks
is learning the ropes in the different de-                   ­cooperative with regional farmers under         on the topic of fasting have been clicked
partments with a view to representing                         the name “Clinic Supported Agriculture”,        millions of times on the Internet,
the fourth generation in the manage-                          which will supply the Spanish clinic with       Andreas Michalsen topped the Spiegel
ment of this clinic, too.                                     fresh, locally grown, organic produce.          bestseller list for weeks with his book
On the other hand, we also have to say                        In addition, we have further expanded           “Heilen mit der Kraft der Natur” (Healing
goodbye to long-standing employees                            our range of sporting activities in both        with the Power of Nature) with a major
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2 · ÜBERLINGEN AND MARBELLA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ÜBERLINGEN AND MARBELLA · 3

The “House of Inspiration” in Marbella                                                                                                                                                     CSA – Clinic Supported Agriculture
will be completed in February 2018                                                                                                                                                         Food is an essential part of                   To guarantee that we serve our guests         We approached several small, indepen-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          high-­quality, tasty food and at the same     dent ­farmers selected on the basis of
                                                                                                                                                                                           treatment at Buchinger
Buchinger Wilhelmi’s tagline                                                                                                               the world when an apple fell on his                                                            time fulfil our ­responsibility to society,   strict criteria and invited them to take
                                                                                                                                           head, and van Gogh created his                  Wilhelmi, because refeeding                    we decided to develop the project             part in CSA Buchinger Wilhelmi. Our
comprises three elements:                                                                                                                  ­masterpiece with sunflowers.                                                                  “CSA Buchinger Wilhelmi”.                     permaculturist Alejandro Orioli supplies
                                                                                                                                                                                           after fasting as well as the
therapeutic fasting,                                                                                                                        Nature in the form of gardens and                                                             CSA stands for “Clinic Supported              this association with ideas, planting
                                                                                                                                            trees that have stood for decades              quality of the soups and juices              ­Agriculture” (derived from the common          designs (based on permaculture ­design
integrative medicine and                                                                                                                    will inspire visitors to this house to think                                                 principle of Community Supported               principles) and seeds.
                                                                                                                                            and dream inspiring thoughts.                  consumed during fasting are                   ­Agriculture), with the suffix “Ethical        To ensure that only the very best food is
inspiration. These are our
                                                                                                                                                                                           of vital importance to ensure                  Food” to make it clear what this coopera-     used in our kitchens, the farmers are
basic pillars along which                                                                                                                                                                                                                 tive with local farmers is all about –        also supported directly in their work in
                                                                                                                                           Nourishment for the soul                        its therapeutic success.                       sustainably produced food that meets          the fields by Javier Luque from Coin. He
we are constantly evolving.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the highest ethical standards.                helps out every day in the fields, tests
                                                                                                                                           Otto Buchinger wrote on the topic of                                                                                                         the quality of the produce and brings
                                                                                                                                           ­inspiration in his book on fasting: “When                                                                                                   only the very best ingredients to our
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Antonio Lozano harvesting cauliflower
                                                                                                                                            the body fasts, it needs above all spiri-                                                                                                   chef Fernando Sánchez in the kitchen.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and broccoli fresh from the fields.
Opposite Villa Maria in Marbella stands                                                                                                     tual nourishment”. To this end, we                                                                                                          However, this new organisation is much
an Indian-style building. It used to                                                                                                        will be organizing stimulating cultural                                                                                                     more than simply a “change of supplier”
­belong to the widow of a banker who                                                                                                        events in the House of Inspiration to                                                                                                       for our clinic and for our guests. Much         We as a company have a deep relation-
 had a soft spot for East Asian culture,                                                                                                    ­allow you to experience ­spiritual en-                                                                                                     more importantly, it gives us a new             ship with food, and our chefs in the
 and recently came into the possession                                                                                                       hancement during your stay.                                                                                                                ­perspective and is directly linked to the      kitchen are in constant dialogue with
 of Buchinger Wilhelmi. This is where                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    topic of ­nutrition. We know the history       the farmers in the field.
 our third pillar “Inspiration” will find                                                                                                  This ambitious new project also offers                                                                                                        of our produce. For example we know            We support local farmers who give high
 its home.                                                                                                                                 us a chance to try out new things. We                                                                                                         who has cultivated our beetroot                priority to improving the ground and soil
                                                                                                                                           hope that you will join us on this                                                                                                            throughout the season and has taken            rather than impoverishing it with pesti-
                                                                                                                                           journey and wish you many inspiring                                                                                                           great care to ­ensure that it arrives in our   cides and monoculture. We want to pass
A place of calm                                 s­ tudio for art and creativity, rooms will   can be free and the famous “spark” of        ­moments at Buchinger Wilhelmi, and                                                                                                           kitchen.                                       on this experience to you, dear guests,
                                                 be set aside for yoga and meditation.        ­inspiration can be found.                    maybe soon in the House of Inspiration.                                                                                                                                                     with great tasting food, freshness and
We are in in the process of thoroughly           As inspiration is derived from the Latin      One of the greatest sources of inspira-                                                                                                                                                                                                  quality. And maybe you will get the
renovating this old house while retain-          word inspirare – to inhale – we want          tion is nature.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          chance to watch our farmers at work at
ing its original character. It will be a         the new house to radiate above all calm.      “I choose only one master – nature”,                                                                                                                                                     The kitchen team convinces themselves           close hand yourselves – because we are
house with a dynamic inner life that             By eliminating external influences, we        Rembrandt once said. Newton was                                                                                                                                                          of the quality of the produce they helped       planning to organise tours to the farms.
­fosters inspiration. As well as a large         aim to create a space where the spirit        ­enlightened about the ­meaning of                                                                                                                                                       to harvest at the farms.

New activities for bicycle fans –                                                                                                                                                          New head of nursing in Marbella:                                                             Dr. Eva Lischka is our new head physician
                                                                                                                                                                                           Leonor Garoña replaces Victoria Cano                                                         in Überlingen
Cycling at the seaside and along the lake
                                                                                                                                                                                           “Leonor Garoña will replace me as the        method and applies it with great convic-        Dr. Eva Lischka, an experienced
                                                                                                                                           Designer Philippe Starck also thought           future head of nursing. Leonor has           tion and empathy.
                                                                                                                                           that this was a good idea and dedicated         worked in the clinic in Marbella for         Patients value her informative talks            fasting doctor and President
                                                                                                                                           the following lines to us:                      over 30 years and is therefore a highly      on various health-related topics.               of the Medical Association of
                                                                                                                                                                                           experienced nurse in the field of fasting,   She places great value on constantly
                                                                                                                                                                                           which she practises herself twice a year.    learning new things and is particularly         Fasting and Nutrition (ÄGHE)
                                                                                                                                           “The bicycles used to be                        Leonor Garoña enjoyed excellent train-       fascinated by research into the impor-          replaces Dr. Stefan Drinda as
                                                                                                                                           alone, you know, outside,                       ing in Brussels, which also gave her the     tance of fasting for certain diseases.
                                                                                                                                                                                           opportunity to learn several languages,      She is a proactive person and has the           head physician in Überlingen.
                                                                                                                                           at night, in the rain.                          among others. Over the years, she has        necessary qualifications to lead the
                                                                                                                                           They were afraid.                               developed a passion for the “Kousmine”       nursing department with expertise,              After ten years as head physician in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        care and a great sense of responsibility,”      Überlingen, Dr. Stefan Drinda has
                                                                                                                                           So we built them their own                                                                   says Victoria Cano, head of nursing, who        ­accepted a new challenge in Switzer-
                                                                                                                                           home. Now they can live                                                                      is leaving us:                                   land. During his time here, he raised the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        “After almost 42 years, I am saying fare-        profile of internal medicine in the clinic
                                                                                                                                           together, like a family, regain                                                              well to my professional life in the clinic.      together with his medical team and
                                                                                                                                           lost energy and sometimes                                                                    My work in the nursing department was            aligned it with international standards.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        wonderful, it was my personal vocation           Dr. Drinda will be replaced by Dr. Eva
                                                                                                                                           they even make little bikes                                                                  – a profession I loved and was able to           Lischka, who has worked in the clinic
                                                                                                                                           with tiny wheels.                                                                            give my all to!                                  with great commitment for many years.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I hope that Leonor experiences the               She is a highly experienced fasting            talented, multilingual doctor with many
                                                                                                                                           Occasionally, they may                                                                       same enjoyment and fulfilment that               ­doctor and President of the Medical           years of experience in psychosomatics,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I have always felt in my work.”                   ­Association of Fasting and Nutrition         Dr. Henning Wittrock, a specialist for mi-
                                                                                                                                           feel a bit flat, but happy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Victoria Cano                                      (ÄGHE), as well as writing books and         tochondrial and internal medicine, Sieg-
Cycling is becoming an increasingly             To give our guests the opportunity to         In Marbella, where the first cycling paths   Thanks to the family.”                                                                                                                          ­contributing regularly to medical publi-    fried Bäumler, an eminent phytothera-
­popular activity at the seaside or along       ­enjoy the varied and also challenging        have now been built in town and the                                                                                                                                                           cations.                                    pist and author, Dr. Rainer Harfmann,
 the lakeshore. To reflect this, both clinics    routes through forests and vineyards or      “sendero litoral” (coastline hiking and                                                                                                                                                       Dr. Eva Lischka wrote the book “Gesund-     a specialist for internal medicine and
 have further expanded their range of            along the lakeshore, we have purchased       cycling path) has been extended 12 kilo-                                                                                                                                                      heit und neue Energie durch Fasten”         ­homoeopathist, and Dr. Andrea Siegler,
 sporting activities.                            three e-bikes, which are also ideal for      metres along the coast, not only do we                                                                                                                                                        (Health and New Energy through               who complements this diverse, multi­
                                                 guests who are unused to cycling. The        have e-bikes and mountain bikes that                                                                                                                                                          ­Fasting) together with her husband,         disciplinary team of fasting doctors.
The Lake Constance region is often               slightly thicker tyres and good suspen-      our guests can hire, but also a new bicy-                                                                                                                                                      Dr. Norbert Lischka.                        Dr. Wittrock and Dr. Harfmann will
­described as a cycling paradise by fans         sion mean that they can also be ridden       cle shed where they can park their own                                                                                                                                                         The other members of the medical team       represent Dr. Lischka in her position as
 of road cycling and mountain biking.            along forest tracks and dirt roads.          bicycles.                                                                                                                                 Leonor Garoña                                        in Überlingen are Martine van Houten, a     head physician.
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4 · MARBELLA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             MARBELLA · 5

A new generation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ing here for a long time, how the clinic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       used to be, and what it is founded on.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       You might compare it with a tree, where
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I don’t think it will be difficult to keep
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          our origins and yet evolve at the same
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          time.

with firmly enshrined values
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       the trunk – the foundation, the method,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       the values, the bond – remains the same,           Katharina: Please tell us the story with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       but the branches change. You have to               the candle again: Why did you give us
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       change with the times. As Jutta said, the          each a candle 1½ years ago?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       profile and demands of our guests are              Jutta: It is the story about a man whose
After 35 years of managing                                   “Wie Neugeboren durch Fasten” (Reborn          And because I had breakfast with her           Claus: Really, what I find best is the                                                                                                                                      changing. Still, it is important to retain         company was not doing well. He went to
                                                             Through Fasting) by Lützner – a best-          ­every morning, we talked a lot, I learned     ­opportunity to meet different people.                                                                                                                                      the things that have stood the test of             a wise man and asked: “What should I
the clinic in Marbella, Jutta                                seller at the time.                             a lot from her about fasting and looking       A great moment for me was meeting                                                                                                                                          time, as long as they make sense.                  do? My company is not flourishing.” The
and Claus Rohrer have decided                                She tried it out and to show her that I         after the staff.                               Max Frisch for the first time and simply                                                                                                                                   Maria’s motto was always: “If it is                wise man gave him a candle and said:
                                                             could do it too, I fasted for the first time                                                   chatting with him. He wrote a dedication                                                                                                                                   conducive to quality of life and health,           “You must light this candle and take it to
to retire from day-to-day                                    back in 1973! But my first fast combined       Katharina: What has changed most in             in the book he gave me when he left and                                                                                                                                    then why not?”                                     every single room in your company ev-
                                                             with a stay in a clinic was in Überlingen.     the clinic, thinking back?                      thanked me. Professionally speaking,                                                                                                                                                                                          ery day.” So he did that and in next to no
business.
                                                             Jutta: I fasted for the first time in Über-    Jutta: The fasting boom really started          my highlights were of course our invest-                                                                                                                                   Claus: It is a matter of balancing tradi-          time, his company began to thrive. The
Katharina Rohrer-Zaiser and                                  lingen after our first child (Katharina)       in the 1990s, and the clinic was very full.     ments in the clinic in 2010/2012, when                                                                                                                                     tion and our success so far on the one             idea is to be present, to look everywhere
                                                             was born, when I was around 29 years           There was a waiting list more than half         we built Villa Maria: I find it extremely                                                                                                                                  hand and new challenges, new markets,              and keep your eyes open.
Victor Wilhelmi have joined
                                                             old.                                           a year long. That was unbelievable!             satisfying that this has been such a suc-                                                                                                                                  and your own interests on the other.
the management team as                                                                                      Claus: And back then, we had as many            cess – especially towards the end of my                                                                                                                                    Do you have an idea how you will                   Victor: Will we still see you in the clinic?
                                                             Katharina: How did you make the                Spanish as German guests.                       career!                                                                                                                                                                    ­combine these two areas?                          Jutta: Every now and again.
members of the fourth                                        ­decision to come here?                        Jutta: Yes, 40 % of guests were Spanish,                                                                                                                                                                                    Victor: I think that Buchinger Wilhelmi           Claus: We’ll be there of course when
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Claus Rohrer, Katharina Rohrer-Zaiser, Victor Wilhelmi, Jutta Rohrer (left to right)
generation of the Buchinger                                   Jutta: We decided pretty quickly. My          40 % were German and the remaining             Victor: Do you think that patients have                                                                                                                                      is a company with a very, very good               you need us, to support you in certain
                                                              parents (Helmut and Maria) called us          20 % were from other countries. Guests         changed? Are their profiles and needs                                                                                                                                        foundation. I think what we have to do            things.
Wilhelmi family.                                              and asked if we would be interested in        from France and other regions around           different nowadays?                                                                                                                                                          is to consolidate and further develop our         And of course there are patients we
The two generations met in                                    coming to Marbella. So we sat down            the world only started coming later on.        Jutta: I think that people who come to                      this personal ­aspect – despite our size                       that I was interested in coming to                method. But above all, we have to focus           know very well and also want to see
                                                              together, made a list of the pros and         Claus: For me, the biggest difference is       us today need much more attention.                          now.                                                           ­Marbella. Timewise, it was a stroke of           on our guests. If we pay as much atten-           again, or special occasions we will at-
private at the end of October                                 cons, and in less than a week we had          that our work now is much more pro­            Fasting still has the same effect as ever,                  Claus: The fact that we are a family-run                        fate for me!                                    tion to our guests as you do, we will find         tend.
to talk about the past and                                    made our decision.                            fessional than it was then. Apart from         of course.                                                  business is fundamental to our success.                         Victor: I went to boarding school rela-         out from them what they need and how               Victor: We would be happy to see you.
                                                              Back then, we did things by gut instinct      that, we have grown – in every respect:        But I think that people today are much                      It also means that we can pass on the                           tively near to our home in Überlingen.          we can meet their demands.                         Katharina: Perhaps we can have tradi-
the future.                                                   – that’s really how the clinic here was       We have more rooms, more employees,                                                                        spirit of the business, especially now in                       At the weekends, our house was always           Katharina: An evolution!                           tional breakfasts again like we did with
                                                              founded!                                      more patients, more treatments. We                                                                         the fourth generation, as well as the                           full of friends from school: That was           Jutta: Our method is still very contempo-          Maria Buchinger?!
                                                              Claus: The idea of joining the company,       have really expanded continuously.                                                                         ­values we represent.                                           when I first noticed that I enjoy being a        rary today, maybe even more than ever.
Victor: How long have you two worked                          of making a contribution and managing                                                                                                                     Victor: I think so too. We have known                          host. After that, I studied the ­hotel trade
in the company?                                               the clinic – in conjunction with the many     Victor: Were there moments of crisis?                                                                       the company since we were small                                in Switzerland and at some point, after
Jutta and Claus: For 35 years. We arrived                     other wonderful advantages that life          When did you really feel put to the                                                                         children: me in Überlingen and Katha-                          working on various projects, I noticed
here in spring 1982 and started working                       here brings – was really exciting and         test?                                                                                                       rina mainly here in Marbella. I can also                       that I was ready to contribute to the
in the clinic.                                                ­inspiring.                                   Jutta: The Gulf War in the 1990s was                                                                        remember that everyone in the clinic                           business and add some value.
                                                                                                            hard! I did peace meditation with the                                                                       knew all about us ever since we were                           At family strategy meetings, when things
Victor: How many employees did you                           Victor: What was it like to work               ­patients back then.                                                                                        small. And I always felt very close to                         began to get more specific, I ­decided at
have back then?                                              with Grandma Maria? It must have                Claus: The business had some crucial                                                                       the staff.                                                     some point to take over the business in
Claus: Around 60. We now have about                          been quite a dynamic group of                   moments in the 1990s. In the early 90s                                                                     Katharina: Your family home is a three                         Marbella together with Katharina.
190 employees. The workforce has tri-                        people: What did your work involve              we realised that despite being well                                                                        minutes’ walk from the clinic in Überlin-                      We in the fourth generation get along
pled. Unlike the occupancy of patients,                      back then?                                      booked, the figures did not look particu-                                                                  gen and looks onto it. And I grew up with                      well. The idea appealed to me more and
which has “only” doubled.                                    Jutta: Well, Maria set the general course.      larly great and the business was not                                                                       Maria Buchinger in Villa Mariposa, just a                      more. Now we’ve been here 1½ years,
                                                             Claus: Helmut Wilhelmi was very much            that successful.                                                                                           minute away from the clinic. That means                        and I must say, I have not regretted the
Victor: Did you experience fasting                           involved in the organization. He very                                                                                                                      we were also physically present through-                       decision one bit. We have been very
for the first time in the clinic?                            much dominated key decisions and                Katharina: What are the highlights,           Jutta and Claus Rohrer at the inauguration of Villa Maria    out our childhood. Whenever I introduce                        well received by all our guests and
Claus: No, I fasted for the first time                       ­investments. But the good thing was            when you look back?                           in 2012.                                                     myself to patients now, they say: “Ah,                         employees.
­before I met Jutta, funnily enough. The                      that I was earned their confidence very        Jutta: Our 30th anniversary was lovely!                                                                    I knew you when you were a child. You
 story goes like this: A girlfriend at the                    quickly, including my mother-in-law’s,        It was sooo creative! We performed                                                                          always came to the Flamenco evenings                          Claus: To what extent has the clinic
 time was given this book in 1973,                            and was given free rein relatively early.     “Cumpleaños Feliz” (happy birthday)                                                                         back then!”                                                   retained its origins, do you think?
                                                                                                            as a tango, as a Hungarian czardas, as a        needier. They need more peace and                                                                                         Katharina: A lot, I think. Because we had
                                                                                                            minuet, as a jazz song, etc. I drove to         calm, and to find themselves more.                         Claus: What influenced your decision                           such a close relationship with Maria
                                                                                                            Malaga with our dance teacher Miguel            I think that will become one of the                        to come here to Marbella?                                      Buchinger, who learned the origins from
                                                                                                            to hire costumes and we danced and              main challenges in future. Because our                     Katharina: I am the eldest of the fourth                       the beginning together with her father,
                                                                                                            played the different genres and dances          world today makes such unbelievable                        generation. I lived in Stuttgart and in                        Otto Buchinger. We knew her when she
                                                                                                            wearing the respective costumes. It was         demands on people – especially mental                      Mannheim for a long time and worked in                         was still very active, not only as our
                                                                                                            wonderful!!                                     demands. Our guests now tend to be                         other companies. Then at some point,                           grandmother, but also as senior director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The team at the clinic in Marbella in the 1990s.
                                                                                                            A fantastic celebration with 300 guests         less ill physically, but spiritually more                  Raimund Wilhelmi offered me a position                         of the clinic. The origins – what is im-
                                                                                                            from Marbella and the surrounding               in need.                                                   in the clinic in Überlingen. I had already                     portant, what fasting can do, why it is so
                                                                                                            area.                                           Claus: But I also see that they are gener-                 noticed that working in other compa-                           important to look after each patient in-
                                                                                                            Claus: I still find it unbelievable that our   ally better informed about their health                     nies was not as fulfilling and had started                     dividually – I think we learned all that
                                                                                                            relatively small clinic attracts people        than they used to be. The problem is                        to look around for other options. And                          from her. When we talk to patients now
                                                                                                            from all over the world. If you think          ­putting this into practice.                                so I decided to try my luck in the family                      they tell us: “I can feel it. I can feel Maria
                                                                                                            about the different religions and cul-                                                                     business. What I noticed above all was                         in some way.
                                                                                                            tures, the different generations: Our          Victor: We are a family-run business.                       that I was much more motivated and                             Everything still has her signature.
                                                                                                            clinic is a place where people coexist in      How important do you think this is for                      ­enjoyed working much more! When my                            Please keep it that way.” And we are
                                                                                                            harmony. I find it really positive that        our employees?                                               child was born, I quickly realised I                          absolutely in agreement that we should
                                                                                                            something like that is possible in today’s     Jutta: We were always a big family. Your                     wanted to go back to my roots, to Mar-                        do all we can to ­retain this, because
                                                                                                            world. Buchinger Wilhelmi manages to           grandmother had a strong influence on                        bella, where I come from and where my                         otherwise we would simply no longer
                                                                                                            create a peaceful world here, where            that. She always had close contact with                      parents live. In family strategy meetings                     be Buchinger Wilhelmi. We will guard it
                                                                                                            ­everyone is happy.                            all of her staff. She knew who did what,                     we talked about the future of the com-                        like a treasure!
                                                                                                             Jutta: You really notice that at Christ-      how they were doing, and knew their                          pany, and we learned that you want to                         Victor: That’s a very important point
                                                                                                            mas. Maybe it has something to do with         family situations, etc.                                      gradually take a back seat. So I decided                      that you mention: We are often re-
Jutta and Claus Rohrer with Maria Buchinger, in the mid-1980s in Marbella.                                  fasting, too!                                  I think that we have managed to retain                       to grasp the opportunity and tell you                         minded by guests, who have been com-
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6 · ÜBERLINGEN AND MARBELLA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ÜBERLINGEN AND MARBELLA · 7

Buchinger Wilhelmi Metro Meeting                                                                                                                                                                                                                 10th anniversary of the “Junior Activity Programme”
in Montreal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and major changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ing and endurance exercises in the             Buchinger Wilhelmi Activity Programme
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      woods, cycling tours along the lake,           can be booked by anyone between 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      stand-up paddling, tennis on our               and 35 years of age, who is physically fit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ­outdoor court and much more!                  and would like to work on their health
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       You will be accompanied by a personal         and physical fitness with like-minded
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       trainer at all times.                         people under medical supervision.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Our Outdoor Adventure Activities are          As well as personal training (individual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       available as an all-day, half-day or hourly   and in the group), various outings and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       programme.                                    outdoor activities, there will be two
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     weekends in a mountain chalet for all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     participants (20 – 22 July and 10 – 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      From summer 2018:                              ­August 2018).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Buchinger Wilhelmi                          Nutritional information and the chance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      to cook healthy food together round off
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Activity Programme                              the programme. And as it is always more
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      fun to do sport together, ask about our
                                                                                                                                                                  www.youtube.com/                                                                                                                                                                                    For all those who prefer to exercise and        “Bring a friend” promotion!
                                                                                                                                                                  watch?v=zxpebxmWbOg                                                                                                                                                                                 lose weight in a group together with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Learning new activities together: Windsurfing is just one of many different sports you can try out in the activity   ­like-minded people, we are offering the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ­programme.                                                                                                           Buchinger Wilhelmi Activity Programme
We spent a memorable evening on 26 April 2017, when we
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       from summer 2018 under a new name.
met our Canadian guests in the Phi Centre, a beautiful,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       What has changed? Above all the name,
­modern event location at the heart of the old town of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Just in time for the 10th anniversary                         Due to the popularity of these outings,                 because the word “Junior” was mislead-
Montreal. The evening was a successful blend of science,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 of what used to be our “Junior Activity                       we are now including them as a perma-                   ing for some people, as the programme
art, food and good company.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ­Programme”, we have decided to re-                           nent fixture of our programme in 2018                   appeals to anyone between 18 and 35
RAIMUND, FRANÇOISE and VICTOR WILHELMI gave talks,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  vamp it completely. In 2017 we had to                        under the name “Outdoor Adventure                       years of age as well as active or youthful
which went down very well with our guests, who listened
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ­offer the programme in a reduced form                       ­Activities”.                                           adults. Apart from that, we have added
­attentively.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   due to a drop in demand: Instead, we or-                     What are our Outdoor Adventure Activi-                 new content and improved the pro-
RAIMUND WILHELMI welcomed the family’s fourth genera-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ganised individual elements of the pro-                      ties all about? They are about doing                   gramme based on feedback from
tion in Marbella and VICTOR WILHELMI talked about his first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   gramme as Activity Days that were open                       sports in the fresh air, recreation and                previous participants.                        Experience nature at close quarters on a barefoot
months in the clinic’s management. FRANÇOISE WILHELMI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   to everyone as half- or full-day outings.                    ­relaxation in nature, muscle-strengthen-              From 15 July to 17 August 2018, the           ­riverbed hike.
reported on the results of a study carried out in 2016 with
just under 2,000 guests, which confirmed that the Buchinger
Wilhelmi fasting programme is “safe, enjoyable and thera-                                                            (left) RAIMUND WILHELMI: “Fasting at Buchinger Wilhelmi will give you a slim silhouette and expand your

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Goodbye to head nurse Victoria Cano –
peutically effective”.                                                                                               perspective. It will give you renewed energy.”
More than 100 guests enjoyed the evening with lively                                                                 (top) FRANÇOISE WILHELMI: “Fasting is an interruption of all behavioural patterns and helps you to ­realign
­discussions accompanied by music and finger food.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 A tribute
                                                                                                                     your own way of living. Fasting gives more than it takes. Our study in 2016 with just under 2,000 ­subjects
                                                                                                                     documents that fasting at Buchinger Wilhelmi is safe, enjoyable and therapeutically effective.”
                                                                                                                     (above) VICTOR WILHELMI: “Healthy eating and fasting– if done properly – means intensive enjoyment.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Victoria Cano is leaving her                                                                                                                                        She has managed to lead an extremely
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     competent team of nurses with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 job as head nurse after almost                                                                                                                                      ­discipline and yet loving devotion.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    The highlight of the evening was a talk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 42 years in service, and                                                                                                                                             She was a guardian angel for Maria
                                                                                                                                                                                                    by Dr. RICHARD BÉLIVEAU, director of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Buchinger right up to her death.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Laboratory of Molecular Medicine at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 handing over the position                                                                                                                                            And she was a great support for Jutta
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Hôpital Sainte-Justine in Montreal and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 to her successor.                                                                                                                                                    and Claus when they first arrived in
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Professor of Biochemistry at the Univer-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ­Marbella.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    sité du Québec. He holds two chairs for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Nobody else has experienced                                                                                                                                           She is one of those people who are
                                                                                                                                                                                                    the prevention and treatment of cancer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ­irreplaceable!
                                                                                                                                                                                                    and neurosurgery as well as carrying         the development of the clinic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I am delighted for her that she can now
                                                                                                                                                                                                    out research at the Centre for Oncology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 from its beginnings to the                                                                                                                                             look forward to retirement, a new life
                                                                                                                                                                                                    at McGill University.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        free of schedules and duties. But at the
                                                                                                                                                                                                    He captivated the audience with his          present time quite as directly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        same time I am very sad, because she
                                                                                                                                                                                                    rhetoric skills and humour in explaining
                                                         ISABELLE SOMERS with her family (below left) assisted
                                                                                                                                                                                                    highly complex scientific topics.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 as Victoria. Dr. José Manuel                                                                                                                                           leaves a void in my heart.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I hope that this new phase of your life
                                                         us in discovering Canada and Montreal. Together with
                                                                                                                                                                                                    As documented by Dr. Béliveau in numer-      García-Verdugo devotes a                                                                                                                                               (in Spanish we say “Jubilación” for retire-
                                                         ­LAURENT BERGERON, she organised the evening and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                    ous studies and twelve books, cancer
                                                         ­accompanying programme: artist PHILIPP VAN EETVELT
                                                                                                                                                                                                    is a chronic disease that results from an
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 loving tribute to her.                                                                                                                                                 ment, from “júbilo” – jubilation!) is a time
                                                         ­presented his paintings, jazz trio MAUDE LOCAT accompa-                                                                                                                                                                                              Dr. José Manuel García-Verdugo and Victoria Cano.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        of complete happiness for you, dear
                                                                                                                                                                                                    unhealthy lifestyle. He recommends a
                                                         nied the celebrations until late into the night; and chef                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Vicky, and that your private dreams
                                                                                                                                                                                                    plant-based diet with plenty of second-
                                                         de cuisine ALEXANDRE SOMERS from Montreal served                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               will all come true!
                                                                                                                                     ary vegetable substances found in abundance in raw fruit and vegetables. He refers to these as
                                                         delicious finger food prepared according to Buchinger                                                                                                                                                                                                 “On my first day working at Buchinger                  confidante and my right hand ...                  You leave behind a true friend, who
                                                                                                                                     “anti-cancer molecules” that can be found, for example, in green tea, berries, ­turmeric, various spices,
                                                         Wilhelmi and mocktail creations by SAM DALCOURT to                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wilhelmi clinic, long ago on 6 January                 We have experienced wonderful and                 ­values you from the bottom of his
                                                                                                                                     leek, onions and many other vegetables. www.richardbeliveau.org
                                                         accompany the fasting talks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1981, one of the first people I was intro-             also painful moments together, as well             heart.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               duced to was Victoria Cano.                            as renewing experiences.                           Dr. José Manuel García-Verdugo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               A graceful figure with dark hair and eyes,             She was always there when I needed her,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               she had a gentle look that was neverthe-               always ready to help me in any situation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               less alert and revealed intelligence and               The word NO does not feature in her vo-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               leadership. We greeted the Spanish way                 cabulary.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               with a kiss on each cheek. From that                   She is always open and frank and is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ­moment on, she became my friend, my                   ­exceptionally empathetic.
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“Therapeutic fasting: Retain the original, supplement, mimick”                                                                                                                                          Maria Buchinger Foundation Award 2017
International Medical Congress in Überlingen                                                                                                                                                            goes to Dr. Yvon Le Maho
On 24 and 25 June 2017, the                    ­ eactivates the genes responsible for
                                               d                                             or micronutrients can often be very ef-              ing author (see book tips on page 11)                 The Maria Buchinger                             ian Institute (University of Strasbourg)
                                               ageing processes. Other genes promote         fective. However, most standard detox                and fasting specialist Prof. Andreas                                                                  and the Centre of Science in Monaco.
Medical Association for                        cell repair, autophagy and, during re-        diets mainly work due to their lower                 ­Michalsen, provided an overview of the               Foundation Award 2017 was                       He is a member of the Academy of
Fasting and Nutrition (ÄGHE)                  feeding after fasting, the renewal of          calorie count.                                        latest research into fasting.                        presented to Yvon Le Maho,                      ­Sciences in the department of Integra-
                                              cells from dormant stem cells.                                                                       Yvon Le Maho opened the congress with                                                               tive Biology.
together with Buchinger                       At the same time, physical exercise                                                                  his speech on the physiology of fasting              an internationally renowned                    Dr. Le Maho and his team have spent
                                              ­triggers a metabolic adjustment that
                                                                                             Therapeutic fasting: Mimick                           in various animal species, in particular                                                            ­several decades researching sponta-
Wilhelmi Clinic and the Maria                                                                                                                                                                           researcher and long-standing
                                               has a positive effect on various systems.                                                           the Antarctic penguin.                                                                                neous fasting in animals, above all in
Buchinger Foundation invited                   How long does one have to fast to trig-       Valter Longo carries out research on the              Eva Lischka, President of the ÄGHE, pre-             friend of Buchinger Wilhelmi.                    emperor penguins. His numerous publi-
                                               ger these effects? Between 14 and 16          impact of fasting at the University of                sented impressive case studies from the                                                               cations on the physiology of fasting
guests to its biennial fasting
                                               hours, in other words a long night of         Southern California in Los Angeles and                Buchinger Wilhelmi clinics.                                                                           ­offer valuable insights and significant
congress in the auditorium of                  fasting is enough to achieve the positive     in Milan. He has made some impressive                 Stefan Brunnhuber, a psychiatrist from               The award honours his lifelong scientific         scientific support for long-term fasting
                                               effects. One or two days of fasting a         observations in his attempts to extend                Leipzig, described the five psychological            research into the metabolism of various           and its therapeutic benefits in practice.
Salem International College
                                               week are recommended as intermittent          the healthy lifespan of various animal                stages of fasting that give rise to a per-           animal species during fasting.
in Überlingen.                                 fasting. Alternatively, periodic long-term    species and cell cultures. We owe the                 ception of self-efficacy. Stefan Drinda
                                               fasting from several days to weeks as         ­renewed interest in fasting in the scien-            presented the results of fasting on                  The award ceremony took place during
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Le Maho fights for biodiversity
                                               practised at Buchinger Wilhelmi                tific world to him.                                  diabetes and treating a fatty liver, both            the congress “Therapeutic fasting:
The event, which is held every two years       achieves the same effect in a condensed        As a longevity specialist, he is now trying          of which are improved through fasting.               Retain the original, supplement, mimick”,      His strictly scientific approach, his abso-
and is attended by hundreds of fasting         form.                                          to reproduce some of the effects of fast-            Edith Wehage from Oldenburg empha-                   organised in Überlingen in cooperation         lute integrity and his tireless struggle
experts, has the purpose of reviewing          The current trend is towards alternating       ing with an 800 to 1200-calorie diet with-           sized the importance of essential fatty              with the Medical Association for Fasting       for the respect of life and biological
current scientific research on fasting.        phases of food intake with long gaps           out animal protein and with very few                 acids, especially linseed oil, for mem-              and Nutrition, Buchinger Wilhelmi clin-        ­diversity have inspired him to frequently
The aim of this year’s title was to draw       ­between eating until you feel real hun-       carbohydrates.                                       brane permeability and the immune                    ics and the Maria Buchinger Foundation.         take a courageous stance, e.g. against
attention to current developments in            ger.                                          His has called this diet developed by his            ­system.                                             The laudation was held by Professor             the construction of buildings in the           larly. His personal experience supports                 The Maria Buchinger Foundation is
the “fasting market”.                           During fasting, cell division slows down,     company L-Nutra “Fasting mimicking                    Finally, Kurt Mosetter impressed the                Valter Longo, an internationally                ­Antarctic that would have considerably        the findings of his research: Emperor                   ­honoured to present its award to
                                                symptoms of inflammation are reduced          diet” – a diet that imitates fasting.                 ­audience with his talk on “Nutrition in            ­recognised researcher of fasting and            disrupted the life of animals living there.   penguins are not the only creatures with                 ­enthusiastic and untiring researchers
                                                and the brain’s metabolism stabilises.                                                               competitive sports”.                                longevity.                                      He has criticized ringing birds and de-       the ability to adjust to fasting, as he                   like Dr. Le Maho:
Therapeutic fasting:                            This is why current research focuses on                                                              This first-rate congress was supported                                                              fended scientific research into the ef-       ­previously thought. The same physiolog-                  2011 Prof. C. Uhlemann, Jena
                                                                                             Three dimensions of fasting
Retain the original                             the possibilities of influencing epilepsy,                                                           by 41 sponsors from Überlingen and the             Yvon Le Maho, born in Normandy in 1947,          fects of genetically modified organisms        ical ability to adapt to long-term fasting               2013 Prof. V. Longo, Los Angeles
                                                Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis                                                              surrounding region.                                is an emeritus Director of Research at           (GMO).                                         can be found in almost all animal spe-                   2015 Dr. H. Fahrner and Dr. H. Lützner,
Fasting is the physiological ability of         as well as Alzheimer’s and even cancer       Buchinger Wilhelmi, a long-time advo-                   The congress was filmed by RAI and can             CNRS, the Hubert Curien Pluridisciplinar-        Yvon Le Maho and his family fast regu-         cies – including humans.                                 Überlingen
­humans and animals to live off their           through fasting.                             cate of medically supervised therapeu-                  be viewed at: www.raiplay.it
 fat reserves when no food is available.                                                     tic fasting in a clinic, cultivates the three
 Recent publications show that the                                                           dimensions of fasting: the medical, hu-
 change in the body’s metabolism to
                                              Therapeutic fasting:                           man and spiritual dimensions. That sets
 burning fat triggered by fasting has
 ­numerous therapeutic effects: It causes
                                              Supplement                                     us apart from the many “nutritional
                                                                                             strategies”, very few of which take
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Impressive results from the world’s largest fasting
  a decline in blood sugar levels, insulin
  and IGF1 values and an increase in ke-
                                              Various detox diets are currently all the
                                              rage and promise calorie reduction with
                                                                                             into account the holistic aspect of
                                                                                             fasting.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        study at Buchinger Wilhelmi
  tose levels, reduces fat in the blood and   various supplements. Medically speak-          This international congress with eleven
  regulates the blood pressure. It also       ing, individual supplements with macro         top-class speeches, chaired by bestsell-                                                                   “Fasting has a positive impact                  such a large number of participants.           sure. In addition to these positive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       A total of 1, 901 people took part in the       effects of fasting, more than 93 % of
                                                                                                                                                                                                        on a person’s well-being,                      study. Around 94 % fasted, while the            test persons claimed they did not
                                                                                                                                                                                                        helps to get rid of superfluous                ­remaining 6 % completed a calorie-­            feel hungry. Nobody ended their fast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        reduced diet of 800 or 1, 200 kcal/day.        prematurely.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        pounds and is at the same
                                                                                                                                                                                                        time enjoyable” – these are                    In a first evaluation, we examined pa-          The conclusive results of the study will
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       tients who had fasted between 4 and             be published in a prestigious trade
                                                                                                                                                                                                        some of the key findings of                    21 days (1, 422 people). The detection of       ­magazine in 2018. Besides supporting
                                                                                                                                                                                                        the scientific survey.                         ketones in their urine confirmed that the        ­research, the survey is intended to con-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       fasting metabolism was activated in all           trol and improve internal processes.
1                            2                                        3                         4                            5                                                                                                                         participants. The average change in               We are therefore delighted that the
                                                                                                                                                                                                        The aim of the observation study carried       their body weight and their sense of              study will also be carried out in our clinic
                                                                                                                                                                                                        out in 2016 was to document that fast-         well-being in the course of fasting in our        in Marbella from the beginning of next
                                                                                                                                 (1) Valter Longo, Los Angeles (2) Andreas Michalsen, Berlin.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        ing is safe, therapeutically efficient and     clinic is shown in the chart below. Con-          year. We hope that we can count on your
                                                                                                                                 (3) Miriam Bredella, Harvard Professor for Radiology and a regular                                                                                                                                                             DR. BUDWIG SUBSCRIPTION
                                                                                                                                                                                                        brightens the mood. These are things           siderable improvements were also ob-              support and would like to thank you in
                                                                                                                                 faster, presented her work on the effects of overeating and
                                                                                                                                                                                                        that we know from experience but have          served in metabolic risk factors, e.g. a          advance for your willingness to take                   Organic LINSEED OIL products
                                                                                                                                 ­malnutrition on various fatty tissues and on the bones
                                                                                                                                                                                                        not yet been scientifically proven with        ­reduction in their girth and blood pres-         part.
                                                                                                                                 (4) Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo advocated the experience of holis-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Buchinger Wilhelmi Selection
                                                                                                                                 tic fasting that is more than simply a detox diet (5) Drs. Wittrock,
                                                                                                                                 Lischka and Lischka, Überlingen (6) Niklaus Brantschen SJ,                       0                   never hungry > 93 % persons                    9                                                                          The best way to ensure an optimum intake
6                            7                                        8                                                          ­Lassalle House Schönbrunn, talked about the spiritual dimension                                                                                                                                                               of Omega-3 is by integrating Budwig Creme
                                                                                                                                 of fasting and the importance of silence: “Not eating is fasting,                                                                                   8 emotional                                                                into your daily breakfast routine. Subscribe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -3                                                                                                                                             to Dr. Budwig with the products of your
                                                                                                                                 not speaking is silence, not thinking is meditation, all three are                                                                                         and
                                                                                                                                 ­important for a person’s inner health.” (7) Panel discussion with      weight                                                                          physical                                                               choice. Your contract can be modified or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     7
                                                                                                                                                                                                         change                                                                            well-                                                                terminated at any time.
                                                                                                                                 A. Michalsen, M. Bredella, Y. Le Maho and F. Wilhelmi de Toledo
                                                                                                                                                                                                           (kg) -6                                                                         being
                                                                                                                                 (8) Around 300 people attended the congress (9 + 11) Evening trip                                                                                   6    (0 – 10)                                                              bestellung@dr-johanna-budwig.de
                                                                                                                                 on the lake (10) José Manuel García-Verdugo, Marbella                                                                                                                                                                          www.dr-johanna-budwig.de/shop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -9                                                                  5                 The world’s largest study on fasting at Buchinger
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Wilhelmi Clinic in 2016, with 1,422 adult volunteers,
9                           10                                       11                                                                                                                                               0           5              10             15             20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       no drop-outs, by Wilhelmi de Toledo F., Grundler F.,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              fasting days
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ­Michalsen A.
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10 · ÜBERLINGEN AND MARBELLA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ÜBERLINGEN AND MARBELLA · 11

A picture says more than                                                          New Kneipp facility
a ­thousand words                                                                 in Überlingen
                                    The “family board” addresses the ability
                                    of our brains to visualise situations and
                                    intuitively take the “right” course of ac-
                                    tion.
                                    “For many patients, a stay in our clinic is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Zwischen den Welten                           Heilen mit der Kraft                  La dieta della
                                    part of a change process that has often                                                                                                                                                                                                                             daheim                                        der Natur                             longevità
                                    started before they arrive. Exactly what                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Niklaus Brantschen                            Prof. Dr. Andreas Michalsen           Valter Longo
                                    changes and how is of course highly indi-
                                    vidual. A one-size-fits-all solution would
                                    be inappropriate in this situation,” says                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Niklaus Brantschen SJ is                      Conventional medicine so              A long, healthy life, according
                                    Dr. Lisa Green, psychotherapist at                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  at home between worlds: in                    far excludes naturopathy              to Prof. Valter Longo, is primar-
                                    Buchinger Wilhelmi.                                                                                                                                               Je mange bio,                                                                                     the Western ­Christian world,                 from its range of treatment,          ily the result of eating healthy
                                    The “family board” comprises wooden                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 in the Zen ­Buddhist world, in                and yet two-thirds of all             food and fasting regularly.
Constellations using a “family                                                                                                                                                                        responsable et bon
                                    figures that represent people or issues.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            the world of the Jesuit Order                 ­patients want to be treated          He has published numerous
board” are one of the most          By simply positioning them on the board                                                                                                                           Hubert Hohler,                                                                                    and in the secular world.                      using naturopathic methods.          studies that document the
                                    and asking relevant systemic questions,                                                                                                                           Dr. Karl von Koerber                                                                              He draws fundamental in-                       Many doctors see these as            success of various fasting
effective instruments in            the therapist can suddenly offer a new                                                                                                                                                                                                                              sights into human relation-                    household remedies without           methods and a drastic reduc-
systemic therapy to create          perspective on things, which would                                                                                                                                “… what if food and fasting were the most effective levers                                        ships from his memories,                       any scientific basis. “Wrong”,       tion of sugar and animal
                                    have remained hidden in a normal con-                                                                                                                             to protect the environment?”                                                                      helping us to find orientation                 says Prof. Andreas Michalsen:        ­protein in the treatment and
new life visions, reveal inner      versation. This new way of looking at                                                                                                                             Hubert Hohler, head chef at Buchinger Wilhelmi in                                                 in an increasingly complex                     “Modern naturopathy is sci-           prevention of cancer, cardio-
conflicts and interpersonal         things helps patients to re-establish a                                                                                                                           ­Überlingen since 1995, and Dr. Karl von Koerber address                                          world.                                         entifically proven and is the         vascular diseases, diabetes
                                    connection to their feelings and find out                                                                                                                          the topic of globalisation in the context of food produc-                                        Niklaus Brantschen SJ is a                     only answer to the rising             and degenerative illnesses.
relationship patterns, and at       what changes feel “right”.                                                                                                                                         tion in their book and offer some fascinating insights.                                          long-time friend of the clinic                 number of chronic illnesses.”         Prof. Longo is a regular
the same time find solutions        If no “good” solution can be found for        Last year, we installed a large Kneipp facility at the centre of our eight new thematic gardens.                     “Everything can be globalised, not just food production.                                         and the family. He offers                      Prof. Dr. Andreas Michalsen           speaker at our events. He
                                    problems or decisions through talking or      Framed by a barefoot path with stones, pieces of wood and blunt fragments of glass, it is the heart                  The way I eat influences the Earth’s climate. Let us learn                                       courses in Zen meditation.                     is scientific advisor to              ­invites us to his Longevity
for them.                           thinking about them, they can often be        of our new outdoor facility. In line with the holistic health concept of Pastor Sebastian Kneipp                     to cook for the good of the planet!”                                                                                                            Buchinger Wilhelmi clinics.            Summer School in Genoa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ISBN 978-3-8436-0965-4
                                    solved using a systemic constellation.        (1821 – 1897) based on five pillars – balance, exercise, water, herbs and nutrition – it is an ideal                ISBN 978-2-88911-913-4       The Joy of Sustainable Eating / ISBN: 978 313 172451 9               approx. 22.00 EUR (in German)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ­every year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ISBN 978-3-458-17698-5
                                    At the very least, the dynamics of a prob-    ­complement to the existing health services we offer. Not only do our guests benefit from the many                  16.90 EUR (in French)        29.95 EUR (in English)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      19.95 EUR (in German)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ISBN 978-88-6987-116-0
                                    lem become so obvious that it is possible     different advantages for their health; we are also delighted that this lovely facility is used so much,                                                                                                                                                                                                   approx. 20.00 EUR (in Italian)
                                    for patients take a good next step.           just as Sebastian Kneipp would have been.

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to keep up-to-date with our         For the best pictures and fascinating         media, culture and publishing                                     ­offer the chance to increase your
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programmes and news as well         Buchinger Wilhelmi.                           world. Perla, Jean-Louis and                                        psychology.                                       Victoria Cano
as the latest scientific findings                                                 Florence regularly honour us                                        “Happiness week” with Florence
                                                                                                                                                      ­Servan-Schreiber at Buchinger Wilhelmi           LAYOUT MetaDesign, Ursula Perwein
on the topic of fasting, then                                                     with a visit.                                                        in Überlingen: 28. 5. – 2. 6.2018
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                                                                                  Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber:                                         (What life has taught me) is the result
                                                                                  “Will we all be swept away by the up-                                of discussions held with young friends.          www.buchinger-wilhelmi.com                                                                                                                                                  on ­therapeutic fasting
                                                                                  heavals that we humans have created?                                 They asked her many questions that
                                                                                  Or inversely, will our children be super-                            were practical, moving, new and at yet           BUCHINGER WILHELMI MARBELLA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Last year, Dr. Fürst, presenter of the
                                                                                  men, demigods, almighty and wise?                                    the same time eternal. Their curiosity           Avda. Buchinger 15                                                                                                                                                          television programme “gesundheit­
                                                                                  Both optimists and pessimists have                                   in “what life was like before” was bound-                                                                    “Anyone who is spiritually inspired and constantly strives for more must read.”                                 heute”, came to Überlingen to fast.
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                                                                                  ­convincing arguments.”                                              less.                                            SPAIN                                                       (Dr. Otto Buchinger – On the Hygiene of the Inner Person, 1947)                                                 She wanted to investigate the topic
                                    If you share the best pictures from                                                                                                                                 T +34 952 76 43 00                                                                                                                                                          more closely in a “self-test”. She incor-
                                    your stay under the hashtag                                                                                                                                         www.buchinger-wilhelmi.es                                                                                                                                                   porated her experience in a documen-
                                    #BuchingerWilhelmi with a link to the                                                                                                                                                                                           In September 2017 we opened a new                            books on the inspiring region of Lake              tary film that was broadcast on Swiss
                                    location of our clinics, you have the                                                                                                                                                                                           ­library in the salon of the Main Building                   Constance.                                         television on 6 January 2018 and can
                                    chance to win one of many great prizes.                                                                                                                                                                                          at our clinic in Überlingen that creates a                  Those who prefer to read novels and                also be seen on www.gesundheit-
                                    For example something from Buchinger                                                                                                                                                                                             cosy atmosphere in the room. Guests                         lighter literature should take a look in           heute.ch. The programme also feat­
                                    Wilhelmi’s choice of products or a                                                                                                                                                                                               can find beautiful, interesting cookery                     the new bookshelves in the auditorium              ures an interview with Dr. Wilhelmi
                                    voucher for your next stay at our clinic.                                                                                                                                                                                        books, but also more highbrow reading                       of Villa Larix. They include books in nu-          de Toledo, who describes therapeutic
                                    Find more information on our home-                                                                                                                                                                                               in German, English and French on the                        merous languages, including Arabic,                fasting from her perspective and
                                    page at www.buchinger-wilhelmi.com.                                                                                                                                                                                              topics of medicine, psychology, health,                     Russian, Turkish and Spanish.                      ­experience.
                                    We look forward to your contributions!                                                                                                                                                                                           spirituality and politics as well as                        We would like to thank all of our guests
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NEWS Winter / Spring 2018 - Buchinger Wilhelmi
Events 2018 BODENSEE                                                                            Events 2018 MARBELLA
The Buchinger Wilhelmi Activity Programme                                                       Hiking Weeks *
Sun. 15. 07. – Sat. 18. 08.                                                        NE W         Mid-February to the end of April
For all those who want to exercise and lose weight with like-minded people.                     We are extending our usual programme to include additional tours along the
The Buchinger Wilhelmi Activity Programme can be booked by anyone between                       beach and in the mountains. As always, they are accompanied by trained guides.
18 and 35 years of age, who is physically fit and would like to work on their health            You can choose between different walking groups depending on the degree of
and fitness. As well as personal training (individual and in the group), various                ­difficulty and your fitness level.
outings and ­outdoor activities, there will be two weekends in a mountain chalet
again for all participants (20 – 22.07 and 10 – 12.08.2018).
Ask about our “Bring a friend” promotion!                                                       Workshop “Health begins in the ground” *
In German and English.                                                                          February, April, July, November (see website for dates)
                                                                                                To be healthy, we need healthy food. We would like to take you on a discovery
The Way to the Inner Self – Zen Meditation                                                      tour from the soil to your plate, accompanied by Alejandro Orioli, who is also
                                                                                                ­responsible for our organic garden, and head chef Fernando Sánchez.
with Dr. Christian Kuhn *
                                                                                                In Spanish and English.
Mon. 19. 02. – Fri. 02. 03.     Mon. 24. 09. – Fri. 05. 10.     Mon. 19. 11. – Fri. 30. 11.
Mon. 19. 03. – Fri. 30. 03.     Mon. 22. 10. – Fri. 02. 11.     Mon. 10. 12. – Fri. 21. 12.
During these periods, Dr. Christian Kuhn offers motivational talks on spiritual                 Yoga Seminar “Asanas and Pranayama”
­topics (in German) several times during the week and two Zen meditation sessions               April (see website for dates)
 every week day.
                                                                                                The programme includes practical yoga exercises (asanas and pranayama).
                                                                                                With Nathalie Anthony and Manuel Medina, international yoga teachers who
                                                                                                trained at the Kaivalyadhama Institute.
Yin Yoga – Meditation Weeks *                                                                   In French and Spanish.
Mon. 02. 04. – Sat. 14. 04.     Mon. 16. 07. – Sat. 21. 07.     Mon. 03. 12. – Sat. 08. 12.
With Gilbert Grimeau, Meersburg. The very gentle stretching and limbering-up
­exercises in yin yoga are an ideal way of preparing your body for meditation.                  Art Week “Spring into ART”
 Every day, you will learn various meditation techniques: breathing meditation,                 Tues. 03. 04. – Fri. 06. 04.
 mindfulness meditation, Japa meditation (mantra), chakra meditation, walking
                                                                                                This spring, we offer you a painting course in the fresh air, where you can take full
 meditation.
                                                                                                advantage of the light and energy at this time of year. Everyone is invited to join in!
In German and English.                                                                          The course will be led by Enar Cruz, art teacher at the clinic.

Mind Body Soul Days *                                                                           Starlite Festival Marbella
Thurs. 28. 12. ’17 – Wed. 03. 01.       Fri. 30. 03. – Mon. 02. 04. (Easter)
                                                                                                July and August
Fri. 09. 03. – Sun. 11. 03.    Mon. 06. 08. – Sat. 11. 08.   Fri. 28. 12. – Thurs. 03. 01.’19
                                                                                                Anastacia, Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, and many more have performed in Marbella’s
A new, special programme offered by Dr. Anne Brunner from Munich. Mind Body
                                                                                                beautiful open-air amphitheatre in recent years. www.starlitefestival.com
Soul exercises focus on the interaction between the body, mind and soul to achieve
holistic healing. Various methods are offered alternately: fascial training, Pilates,
yoga, yin yoga/deep slow stretch.
In German and English.
                                                                                                Refreshing Summertime Activities *
                                                                                                July and August
                                                                                                In July and August, we will be enhancing our varied weekly programme with
Life Choices –                                                                                  ­summertime activities like beach volleyball, Aqua-Relax, and games and sports
Navigating your Own Life *                                                                       in the pool. There will also be a delicious vegetarian barbecue every week.
Thurs. 18. 01. / Fri. 19. 01.                            Thurs. 13. 09. / Fri. 14. 09.
Thurs. 15. 03. / Fri. 16. 03.                            Thurs. 18. 10. / Fri. 19. 10.
Mon. 14. 05. – Fri. 18. 05. (week before Whitsun)        Thurs. 06. 12. / Fri. 07. 12.          Concert Highlights of the Season
Thurs. 12. 07. / Fri. 13. 07.                                                                   April	Concert/international music competition Maria Canals
                                                                                                           with the ­music association Música con Encanto
Psychological lectures with Bernd Isensee, psychologist from Rottenburg.
                                                                                                July       Benefit jazz concert
Lectures on topics like “Eating Consciously” and “Living Consciously” as well as
                                                                                                August     Summer party* for our guests
“Emotional Intelligence”, “Dreams and Their Interpretation” and “Self-Guidance”.
                                                                                                September	Benefit Flamenco evening
In German.                                                                                      October	  Concert* with the music association Música con Encanto

ART Weeks *                                                                                     “Yoga and Ayurveda”: Seminar with Sudhir Tiwari
Sun. 22. 04. – Sun. 29. 04. “Spring” into ART                                                   Sat. 06. 10. – Sun. 07. 10.
Sun. 07. 10. – Sun. 14. 10. Autumn Colours
Sun. 24. 06. – Sun. 01. 07. Sunny ART                                                           Yoga master Sudhir Tiwari from the Kaivalyadhama Institut in Lonavala, India,
                                                                                                is holding this seminar for a deeper understanding of health based on the
Enjoy a creative experience under the guidance of Getrud Kemmerling.                            ­teachings of Ayurvedic medicine. The course also includes practical yoga exercises
                                                                                                 (kriyas, asanas, pranayama, meditation techniques).
                                                                                                In Spanish and English.
Happiness Week *
Mon. 28. 05. – Sat. 02. 06.
Florence Servan-Schreiber from Paris is an author who offers workshops for
­corporations and holds lectures on positive psychology and the science of
 ­happiness. During Happiness Week, she will show you how to create your own
  ­happiness and mobilise your own “superpowers”!
In English and French.
                                                                                                                                * Free of charge as part of our Buchinger Wilhelmi programme.

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