Lanserhof fasting clinic

What is it: Lanserhof, a fasting clinic outside Innsbruck, Austria. According to a recent article in Barrons, fasting clinics like Lanserhof have been growing in popularity — and in the profile of people who attend:

"Historically, patients at Lanserhof and other fasting clinics tended to be older; seeking to improve a heart condition or rheumatic pain, but in the last 10 years, the average age of clientele has dropped from 55 to 47 years old."

Why go to a fasting clinic? Along with breathtaking view of the Alps, a stay at Lanserhof will get you medical supervision, and a pittance of food — just 650 calories every day. According to a 2019 study, which looked at hundreds of guests at another fasting clinic, such a fasting protocol can (no surprise) reduce weight, bring blood sugar in line, lower blood pressure, and increase subjective well-being — all of which should contribute to better health and long youthspan.

How much for a stay at Lanserhof? A 7-night stay, which is the minimum, will cost you 2,810 EUR per person, according to the Lanserhof site. Clearly, that money is not getting spent on a fancy dessert buffet. Instead, along with your luxury lodging, each week's stay includes, among other things:

• 2 medical examinations

• 3 therapeutic massages

• 1 detox drainage (50 min.)

• 1 electrolysis foot bath (20 min.)

• 1 urine analysis

In case you're looking for a very expensive urine analysis, or you just want to fast in a beautiful location, with caring and attentive doctors and nurses looking out for you:

Click here to find out more about Lanserhof or to book a stay