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Book SynopsisLearn the world-famous Buchinger method of therapeutic fasting for long-term health benefits
Accepted as a classic cure for many medical and physical issues, as well as a key to good general health, Otto Buchinger's therapeutic fasting methods have attracted millions of followers and been in use for more than five decades. In Therapeutic Fasting, written by an internationally renowned authority on fasting (also, a member of the original Buchinger family), the details and methodology of this highly effective program are disclosed for a whole new generation of readers and clinicians.
Special Features
- Offers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing the original, acclaimed Buchinger method of therapeutic fasting, which is firmly rooted in concepts of medical sciences and physiology
- Enhanced by step-by-step instructions, how-to tips, clear explanations, full-color photographs, and compelling personal commentary by individuals who have experienced the program
- The author Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, MD, is an international authority on fasting and heads the well-known Buchinger clinics in Europe.
- Explores the far-reaching physical, spiritual, and psychological effects of fasting
- Shows how motivational techniques and physical exercises complement the program and lead to a strong sense of well-being, with examples of yoga, correct breathing, abdominal massage, and more
- Demonstrates how food is slowly and safely introduced after the fast, with more than 40 savory recipes that promote nutritional awareness in everyday life
The only book on this topic available in English, Therapeutic Fasting: The Buchinger-Amplius Method will enable all readers to learn patterns of healthy behavior, practice them with professional guidance, and integrate them into a balanced, healthy lifestyle. It is a fascinating reference for general practitioners, nutritioni
Table of ContentsFasting—The Basics
Fasting is Natural
The Three Dimensions of Fasting
Spirituality and Fasting
What Happens in Our Body when We Fast?
The Effects of Fasting
Psychological Effects of Fasting
Experiences: When and Why Do We Fast?
Your Fasting Program
Planning Your Individual Fast
The Seven Pillars of Fasting
Dealing with Possible Discomforts or Crises
Let's Get Started: Suggestions and Tips for Your Fast
Deliberately Designing the Building-up Phase
Eating Healthily after the Fast
Enjoying Natural Foods
Recipes for Transition, Fasting, and Building-up
Eating Healthily after the Fast
Recipes
