Revitalize the dietary system Discover the secret of health and vitality. By following the F. X. Mayr method, patients can rejuvenate their dietary system and eliminate a whole host of ailments - from aches and pains, to depression, fatigue, and serious cardiac disorders. At the same time, they can reduce weight, improve their skin, and boost their sense of well-being. A simple, natural method The Mayr program - developed by Austrian physician Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr (1875-1965) - is an intensive regime lasting several weeks. It includes therapeutic fasts to rest the digestive tract, and it features a special diet to train proper mastication. This diet program is complemented with abdominal massage, hydrotherapy, and exercise. The definitive guide The author Dr. Erich Rauch was personal student to Dr. F.X. Mayr. Over decades he supervised more than 40,000 Mayr therapies. His in-depth guide is the leading authority on the F. X. Mayr method. It tells the patients everything they need to know, providing effective support for each stage of a successful therapy. Highlights: - Cures or improves a range of physical and psychological ailments - Cleans, detoxifies, deacidifies the body and purifies the blood - Reduces weight - Rejuvenates the entire appearance - Intensifies vitality and well-being

Table of Contents:
Preface Introduction Part I: Illness and Health - a New View Boerhaave, Semmelweis, Mayr: Men ahead of their time When and how illness begins The digestive system - roots of the human plant Intestinal sluggishness leads to illness Sluggish bowels lead to unattractiveness Sluggishness of the bowels causes premature aging Part II: Recovery by the Mayr Plan Individual Procedure Mayr s Tea Fast The general program of all F.X. Mayr cures Maintenance and cleansing therapy with a hard roll and milk diet (Mayr s milk fast) Respite Cleansing Training Mayr s Therapy with adjusted milk diet The Respite and Cleansing Therapy with the Mild Drainage Diet (Mild Drainage Cure) The treatment The psyche and digestion Our dear friends Healthier parents - healthier children Vitamins and drugs The therapeutic principle of substitution Addiction to pills Conclusion of therapy and repetition Who is particularly well-suited for the Mayr cure? The Most Common Questions about the Mayr Therapy Part III: Better nutrition and a healthier way of life Proper nutrition How should we eat? Eight rules for eating right How much should we eat? When and how often should we eat? What should we eat? General rules for good health A healthier tomorrow Appendix Further Reading Further information About the Author