THE BUCHINGER FASTING METHOD WAS DEVELOPED BY A GERMAN PHYSICIAN
DR OTTO BUCHINGER AND IS BASED ON 12 GUIDING STEPS
PREPARATION DAY
Group bonds and shares the consumption of light food (e.g., no meat or fried food)
Group bonds and shares the consumption of light food (e.g., no meat or fried food)
FORGOING OF SOLID FOODS
For 5 – 10 days; including vitamin, mineral and protein supplements
For 5 – 10 days; including vitamin, mineral and protein supplements
FORGOING OF STIMULANTS
Consumption of nicotine, coffee, alcohol and alike are stopped
Consumption of nicotine, coffee, alcohol and alike are stopped
BOWEL PURGING
Morning ritual with sodium sulfate decahydrate (Glauber’s salt)
Morning ritual with sodium sulfate decahydrate (Glauber’s salt)
FASTING PROVISIONS
During the fast, participants may consume only spring water, herbal and fruit teas,
vegetable broth (500ml), diluted fruit and vegetable juices (250ml), lemon wedges and
honey, if needed
During the fast, participants may consume only spring water, herbal and fruit teas,
vegetable broth (500ml), diluted fruit and vegetable juices (250ml), lemon wedges and
honey, if needed
LIQUID CONSUMPTION
At least 2-3 litres per day (as per the above prescribed list)
At least 2-3 litres per day (as per the above prescribed list)
DAILY EXERCISE
All participants must alternate rest with active movement in fresh air
All participants must alternate rest with active movement in fresh air
ENEMAS
During the fasting period this is done at least once every two days
During the fasting period this is done at least once every two days
SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES
To aide the fasting process, participants may engage in body brushing, water
treatments (Kneipp), liver compresses (warm), bentonite clay [it is mixed into water
and drunken] , group talks, reading, listening to music and digital disconnection (e.g.,
not using electronic devices)
treatments (Kneipp), liver compresses (warm), bentonite clay [it is mixed into water
and drunken] , group talks, reading, listening to music and digital disconnection (e.g.,
not using electronic devices)
BREAKING THE FAST
Apple meditation (We celebrate our breaking the fast with a beautiful apple which we
eat in silence and observe the sensation it triggers. After a few minutes we start to talk
with each other again and share our experience. [more info please]
eat in silence and observe the sensation it triggers. After a few minutes we start to talk
with each other again and share our experience. [more info please]
CAREFUL REINTRODUCTION OF SOLID FOODS
This usually lasts for three days, or at least half the fasting period
This usually lasts for three days, or at least half the fasting period
INTRODUCTION TO ‘VOLLWERTKOST’
Vollwertkost (‘whole food’) is a natural and sustainable nutrition concept and has its
own 12 basic principles, one of which is minimising consumption of processed food.
The less human intervention, the better.
Vollwertkost (‘whole food’) is a natural and sustainable nutrition concept and has its
own 12 basic principles, one of which is minimising consumption of processed food.
The less human intervention, the better.
