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‘Fasting helps train the metabolism. By easing the burden
on the digestive system, it allows vital cellular cleansing
processes to function more effectively.’
What makes fasting
so valuable?
How does fasting
according to F.X. Mayr
differ from other
methods?
What exactly happens
in the body when we
fast?
How exactly does
autophagy work?
Can fasting help
extend my life?
Which medical
conditions can fasting
therapies help treat?
How often
should I fast?
How sustainable is a
fasting cure?
Fasting triggers a metabolic shift, enabling the body to adapt without the need for
medication. For me, the most significant ‘switch’ happens in the mind – the realisa-
tion that we can thrive on fewer calories, thereby alleviating stress on the body.
At F.X. Mayr, the focus is on intestinal detox and holistic health enhancement, all
under expert medical supervision. The method is built around four core principles:
rest, cleansing, education, and substitution. A distinctive feature is the Mayr
abdominal treatment, which directly targets the digestive system.
Fasting helps train the metabolism. By easing the burden on the digestive system,
it allows vital cellular cleansing processes such as autophagy to function more
effectively. In essence, it activates the body’s own self-cleansing mechanism.
These processes also strengthen the immune system.
It describes a process that supports the body’s natural self-healing abilities. In a
way, it serves as a rejuvenation programme for the building blocks of our cells.
Defective cells and toxins are eliminated, while the organs are cleansed and
damage is repaired at the cellular level. Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi, the renowned
Japanese cell biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2016 for his
ground-breaking work on autophagy, is a leading authority in this field.
Scientific evidence suggests that fasting and tailored nutrition can contribute to a
longer, healthier life. However, this is not a guarantee, but rather part of a lifestyle
approach that has been shown to reduce several risk factors for chronic diseases.
Fasting can offer benefits for a range of health conditions, including allergies, auto-
immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, metabolic imbalances, fatty organ
disorders (e.g. fatty liver), irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial over-
growth (SIBO), and various skin conditions. However, I view fasting primarily as a
powerful tool for prevention.
This depends on the method. A traditional F.X. Mayr Cure typically lasts three
weeks, which can be challenging to implement in today’s fast-paced world. I recom-
mend undergoing a cleanse about twice a year. In daily life, the most practical
approach is time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting where you eat all
meals within a specific time window – say 8, 10, or 12 hours – and fast for the remain-
ing hours of the day.
It usually takes several sessions for guests to make lasting lifestyle changes.
At MAYRLIFE, we provide step-by-step guidance to help individuals achieve
sustainable success.
What are your thoughts
on intermittent
fasting?
Why does fasting have
a positive effect on
mental well-being and
quality of life?
After completing the Cure, you can use intermittent fasting to stabilise the metabolic
shift. We often recommend incorporating two to three days per week according to
this pattern. The key is to eat in tune with your body’s natural rhythm: breakfast like
an emperor, lunch like a king, and dinner like a pauper.
Fasting often acts as a mental reset. The conscious choice to refrain from food
fosters a deeper awareness of your relationship with both food and your body.
Autophagy not only enhances cellular function but also supports brain health by
reducing inflammatory processes, such as silent inflammation. It offers a holistic
form of relief that nurtures both mind and body
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