When it comes to health and strength, we usually only think about physical fitness in combination with exercise and weight training. 

Of course, we know that a healthy diet also contributes to physical health and strengthens us from within. In fact, nutrition contributes between 60% and 70% to our fitness and therefore to our overall health. In order to support the immune system and thus to find inner strength, detoxification and a so-called “reset” of the intestine is often necessary. There are various ways to carry out such detoxification with the help of fasting treatments.

The OCÉANO Hotel Health and Spa on Tenerife offers F. X. Mayr programs and treatments to holidaymakers, which are carried out under the supervision of the hotel’s medical director, Dr. Georg Kettenhuber.

The Immune System Booster

This is usually used as a preventive treatment and contributes to the strengthening of the immune system by detoxifying and regenerating the intestines. The focus of the therapy is the rehabilitation of the intestinal mucosa. Important elements are drinking Bitter Water (an isotonic solution), effective chewing practices and above all, eating consciously. This creates positive changes in the environment of the intestinal milieu and improves the function of the intestinal mucosa, which contributes to physical revitalisation. In this way the body detoxifies and is better protected against pathogenic germs, the gene repair capability improves, the stem cells are stimulated and the entire immune system is strengthened. Of course, it is important to clarify in advance whether such a treatment can only be carried out under medical supervision, e.g. due to previous illnesses. The therapy can be individually adapted to everyone following a comprehensive medical history analysis.

At the OCÉANO Hotel Health Spa, doctors will accompany you during the therapeutic program. There an extensive evaluation at the beginning and your therapy can also be individually adapted to your specific needs and requirements.

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Reset for the gut

In order to “reset” the gut gently, you should take about 14 days and most importantly, start with a change that is easy for you. It is much easier to get started and you remain motivated to do so. We spoke to the medical director of the OCÉANO, Dr. Georg Kettenhuber, who shared some tips with us. (Of course, the prerequisite is always that you clarify the treatment program in advance with your doctor).

1. You should take time for meals and enjoy them consciously, the conscious recognition of the tastes of the ingredients is also recommended
2. Always important anyway, but also during the intestinal treatment program: chew thoroughly. As an optimal preparation for digestion, you should chew each bite 30 – 40 times.
3. You should avoid stimulants such as coffee, sugar, alcohol and chocolate.
4. Include individual fasting days, on which only water and weakly brewed herbal teas without sugar or other substitute products are consumed.
5. Another possibility is intermittent fasting. In this case, one abstains from food for 16 hours and drinks only water or teas without sugar or similar. In the remaining 8 hours you nourish yourself with mindful, healthy foods.

At the end of the Mayr treatment, the above tips should continue to be implemented in everyday life.

And what happens after the cure?

In order to feel healthy and fit in the long term, you should never fast endlessly. 14 days are absolutely sufficient to give the gut a break and detoxify and strengthen the immune system. After that you should return to a normal, varied and balanced diet. In order not to fall into old patterns after fasting, these tips can help:

1. Small adjustments in eating habits help with the transition. They can then be extended step by step. For example: allow yourself plenty of time furring breakfast. If this works well, try to implement it to the 2nd and 3rd meal of the day.
2. Incorporate exercise and sport into the day! How about a walk, a bike ride or some extra stretching exercises?
3. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day. It is best to have filled glasses of water ready to go in the morning. That way you will not forget to drink.
4. Take your time preparing meals. The less industrially produced food you eat, the better.

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Important Notes

This is general advice and suggestions which naturally, cannot replace a medical consultation. If there are any pre-existing conditions, a Mayr treatment should only be carried out under medical supervision. A thorough medical history consultation and individually tailored therapy measures are available during a Mayr treatment at the F.X.Mayr Center Tenerife under the medical supervision of Dr. Kettenhuber.

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