After Christmas and New Year, many people wish for the same thing: less sugar, less alcohol, more energy. A fasting cure or detox week in January is one of the best ways to start. Here you find out why, which cure suits you and what to consider when planning.
- January is ideal: the holidays are over, everyday life is still quiet, motivation is high.
- For a fresh start, Mayr, therapeutic fasting, alkaline fasting or a detox programme all fit.
- Book early: the first half of January is popular at many houses.
Why January
After the holidays the body has often had enough of rich food and alcohol, and the mind wants a clean break. Add to that: in many jobs January is quieter than other times, and motivation for change is higher than at any other point in the year.
The difference from New Year's resolutions: on a cure you experience for a few days what a different rhythm feels like. That sticks better than a resolution on paper.
Which cure suits a fresh start
Depending on how strict you want it:
- Gentle: alkaline fasting, you eat until full but only vegetables, fruit and herbs
- Medium: Mayr cure, light meals and slow eating
- Strict: Buchinger fasting or a Chenot programme
- With clarity: a check-up to know where you stand
Good resolutions rarely last. Good habits you have experienced are more likely to.
How long and when to book
For a noticeable fresh start, seven nights are ideal; ten to fourteen for Mayr or therapeutic fasting. The first half of January is in demand at many houses. If you want specific dates, it is best to book in autumn.
Plan one or two quiet days after the cure before everyday life starts in earnest. That way the effect lasts longer.
Making the fresh start last
Take two or three habits home from the cure, not twenty. For example: eat more slowly, go to bed earlier, no alcohol during the week. Small things you genuinely keep up do more than a big plan forgotten after two weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Is fasting harder in winter?
Some people feel the cold a little more while fasting. Good houses balance that with warmth: sauna, warm wraps, tea. Many even find the winter calm an advantage.
Can I start straight after New Year?
Yes, but give yourself one or two light days beforehand with little alcohol and sugar. It makes starting much easier.
What does a week cost?
At good houses with medical supervision, usually around €3,000 to €6,000 per person. You can see current room prices for every house on Luxly live.
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.
