Many people consider trying the Mayr cure at home first. That is understandable, and some of it works. Here you find out what you can do at home, where the limits are and when a hotel with a Mayr doctor is the better way.
- You can practise the basic ideas of the Mayr cure at home, such as thorough chewing and light meals.
- Medical guidance, the abdominal treatment and real rest are only available in a cure house.
- Anyone with pre-existing conditions or on medication should not fast without a doctor.
What you can do at home
Some principles of Mayr medicine fit well into everyday life. They are no substitute for a cure, but a good way to see how this way of eating suits you.
- Eat slowly and chew every bite very thoroughly
- Eat light and fairly early in the evening, avoid raw food at night
- Leave breaks between meals, no constant snacking
- Drink plenty of water or herbal tea
- Plan breaks and walks on purpose
Where the limits are
A real Mayr cure is more than a meal plan. The Mayr doctor examines you at the start, sees you every day and adjusts the plan. Only the doctor does the manual abdominal treatment. And the most important thing is often missing at home: rest. Between work, family and the fridge, it is hard to truly switch off.
Strict forms such as the milk-and-roll diet or laxatives should not be done on your own.
At home you learn the rules. In a cure house you learn to live them.
Who is better off in a cure house
If you have pre-existing conditions, take regular medication, are pregnant or have had problems with eating before, a cure belongs in medical hands. The same applies if you want to eat very little for several days for the first time.
The middle way
Many guests do it like this: one week in a cure house once a year, then carry the most important rules on at home. Good houses give you a plan at the end and explain how to make the transition back to everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do a Mayr cure at home?
The basic ideas, such as thorough chewing and light meals, yes. A real cure with fasting phases, abdominal treatment and a doctor belongs in a cure house or at least under medical guidance.
What is the difference from a Mayr cure in a hotel?
In a hotel a Mayr doctor sees you every day, the cure kitchen cooks for you and you get a break from everyday life. At home you have to organise everything yourself.
How long should a Mayr cure in a hotel last?
At least a week, ideally ten to fourteen days.
Luxly does not provide medical advice. Whether a programme suits you is something to discuss with the house's medical team or your own doctor.
