Methods between fasting and juice cure
The methodological range on a detox retreat in Brandenburg concentrates on four lines. Buchinger fasting as the classic form works with vegetable broth, freshly pressed juices, water, and herbal tea over five to seven days, framed by preparation days and recovery days. Several Brandenburg houses offer this method with medical accompaniment, often in the Spreewald.
Base fasting works differently. Instead of forgoing food completely, you eat only base-forming foods: vegetables, fruit, herbs, and some nuts. Acid-forming foods such as meat, fish, dairy, grains, and sugar are left out. This form is gentler than therapeutic fasting and is often the better choice for beginners. The atmosphere of the retreat is less strict, with shared meals at the table.
Juice cures with cold-pressed juices from fruit, vegetables, herbs, and roots often run as a shorter three- to five-day version. Juices are produced fresh in the house each day and served in glass bottles. This form fits well with wellness-oriented stays because it demands less discipline than a complete therapeutic fast and combines easily with yoga and walks.
Liver cleansing is a specific thematic combination offered at some Brandenburg venues as its own cure. It combines light food with bitter substances, liver compresses, and targeted movement. Gentle yoga, walks along the Spreewald channels or through the forests of the Märkische Schweiz, sauna sessions, and sound meditation accompany the detox format in most programmes.