Fasting with enjoyment at Marienkron

It is now scientifically proven that a vegetable-based diet and periodic fasting programs have a positive impact on health and quality of life.

Dr. Ulrike Göschl
medical director at Marienkron

Scientifically Proven. Fasting Works. 

Today more than ever, fasting is an integral part of modern medicine. Studies show:

• Relief for the gut and digestive organs
• Improvement of microbiome composition
• Reduction of inflammatory processes
• Promotion of cell regeneration (autophagy)
• Positive effects on blood sugar, blood pressure, and mood

Since 2019, Marienkron has been advised by Prof. Dr. Andreas Michalsen, Chief Physician of the Department of Naturopathy at Immanuel Hospital Berlin and Professor of Clinical Naturopathy at Charité Berlin. Together with Medical Director Dr. Ulrike Göschl, all therapeutic packages have been developed – based on current medical research and many years of practical experience.

New scientific findings and insights from clinical practice are continuously incorporated into the further development of Marienkron’s fasting and therapy programs.

How Fasting Works

The ancient tradition of mindful fasting is today gaining new appreciation – as modern medical knowledge confirms: fasting acts directly on the gut, metabolism, and immune system, and can be applied both preventively and therapeutically.

Reduction to the essentials gives body and mind noticeable relief and new strength from within.

Fasting has positive effects on your body:

• Preventive health care – strengthening the immune system
• Regeneration of body cells – fat reduction & rebuilding of gut flora
• Stress reduction – mental relaxation & energy boost
• Pain therapy – joints, rheumatism, soft tissue rheumatism, osteoarthritis
• Therapy for metabolic problems – high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity

A few days of mindful abstinence = powerful results:
Within just a short time, the metabolism adapts. First, sugar stores in the liver are consumed, then the body begins to draw on fat reserves. In the process, damaged cell components are broken down – inflammations may subside, and cell health improves.

Our physicians’ recommendation: 1–2 fasting programs per year sustainably promote health, well-being, and longevity.

 

Fasting & Science

By now, there are numerous medical and scientific studies confirming the healing effects of fasting for a variety of indications.

Stress Reduction & Mental Health:
Fasting has a mood-enhancing effect and improves mental strength and resilience.

Pain Management, Rheumatism, Osteoarthritis:
A vegetable-based diet has been proven to reduce inflammation and swelling, e.g. in joint disorders, and can significantly improve pain levels in the long term.

Metabolic Disorders such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity:
Recent studies provide scientific evidence for improvements in various metabolic parameters such as blood sugar and blood pressure. A therapeutic fasting program or alkaline fasting program acts directly via the gut to improve health.

Selected Literature:

• Patterson RE, Sears DD. Metabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting. Annu Rev Nutr. 2017
• Mattson MP, Longo VD, Harvie M. Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Health and Disease Processes. Ageing Res Rev. 2017
• Michalsen A, Li C. Fasting Therapy for Treating and Preventing Disease – Current State of Evidence. Forsch Komplementmed. 2013
• www.naturalrhythmeating.org