Juice fasting at home

Two, four or six days without solid food, with freshly pressed juices and herbal tea alongside. The juices are made up every two days at Natura Heilpraxis, for collection or by courier.

Fasting is a change of diet for a limited period. Whether it is an option for you depends on existing conditions, medication and your circumstances. That is something to settle in a conversation before you buy, not on this page.

2, 4 or 6 daysOrganic juices, freshly pressedCollection in Berlin or courierAdvice before you buy

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MOOD · 4:3, 1600×1200 · juice bottles in the chiller, day box

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A course starts before the first fasting day

For a four-day course, the whole period including preparation and refeeding runs to about nine days.

2–3 days before Coffee and nicotine Both are cut back before the course, so that the first fasting day does not coincide with withdrawal.

Taper off coffeecut down nicotinespread out appointments

1–2 days before Easing-in days Light food in smaller portions, so the change is not abrupt.

Small portionslittle fat and sugarno alcohol

Fasting days The course itself Juices and tea spread across the day. Working is possible; plan in breaks.

One day's juicesat least 2 l water, ½–1 l herbal teaan hour's walk dailyenough sleep

Afterwards Refeeding days Returning to solid food takes as many days as the course lasted, at least two.

Solid food step by stepkeep drinking plentykeep moving

Kuren

How long should it last

4 Kuren · €95,50 bis €650

EinstiegJuice fasting, 2 daysThe shortest way in, fine over a weekend. One collection is enough.

2 days1 collection

€95,50 Ansehen

most chosen

KurJuice fasting, 4 daysThe most common length. Two or three collections, since only two daily rations are pressed in advance at a time.

4 Tage2–3 Abholungen

€191,00 Ansehen

KurJuice cure & fast, 6 daysFor anyone who has fasted before. Preparation and the build-up afterwards matter more here.

6 Tage3 Abholungen

€286,50 Ansehen

Supported programmeLeber-Galle-KurA separate programme with support at the practice, not the same as the juice programmes. Schedule and dates after the preliminary consultation.

with supportappointments in Berlin

€650,00 Ansehen

The juices

Freshly pressed, no preservatives

All the juices are made with a slow juicer: slow revolutions, and therefore less heat and less oxidation than with a centrifugal juicer.

PHOTO · 4:3, 1600×1200 · slow juicer in the practice kitchen

Production Slow juicer instead of centrifuge Slow revolutions produce less heat and less oxidation than fast-spinning juicers.

Ingredients 100 % organic fruit and vegetables No preservatives, no added sugar.

Rhythm Fresh every two days At most two daily rations are pressed in advance. Longer courses therefore mean several collections.

Shelf life Drink on the day of collection Leftovers keep for two more days in the fridge.

Delivery Collection, courier or express Collection at Natura Heilpraxis, by bike courier in Berlin, or express dispatch.

Tea Herbal tea is included Tea comes with every daily ration. Preparation and steeping time are on the packet.

Optional at the practice

Additional appointments at Natura Heilpraxis

These treatments are not part of the course and are booked separately. Whether one of them makes sense for you is something to discuss in the consultation.

Colon hydrotherapy An intestinal irrigation with water at varying temperatures, together with a massage of the abdominal wall. A probiotic is given at the end.Often 1× before the course · single appointment

Infrared sauna A heat treatment at the practice, usually one appointment during the course.Single appointment · by arrangement

Vital infusion An infusion with vitamins and trace elements, only after a preliminary talk and a check of suitability.Single appointment · only after a preliminary talk

Supplements

Often ordered as well

Whether any of these is an option for you is something to discuss with a practitioner. This page recommends nothing.

Herbal Extract Bitter HerbsCapsules, nine herbs€29,90

Enzym KomplexKapseln€49,50

Flora PlusBacterial cultures, fibre, zinc€49,50

ToxacellKapseln€48,50

Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Studienlage

What has been studied on fasting, weight and liver

The studies below look at dietary programmes lasting weeks to months under medical supervision, not a juice course of two to six days. They describe what the evidence covers in that field — not what this course does.

Typ-2-Diabetes

Programme 46 %

Control group 4 %

Remission after twelve months149 participants in each group, with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 27 to 45. The intervention group had a formula diet of 825 to 853 kcal a day for three to five months, then a gradual return to normal food, along with withdrawal of diabetes and blood pressure medication under medical supervision. Mean weight loss: 10 kg versus 1 kg.DiRECT · Lean ME et al., The Lancet 2017 · open, cluster-randomised trial in GP practices

Gewicht

Lost over 15 kg 24 %

Of those, in remission 86 %

The more weight lost, the more often remissionOf the participants in the intervention group, 24 per cent lost at least 15 kg. In that subgroup the remission rate was 86 per cent. In the control group nobody reached 15 kg.DiRECT · Lean ME et al., The Lancet 2017 · Twelve-month analysis

Fettleber

Time-restricted eating −6.9 %

Calorie reduction only −7.9 %

Liver fat falls — but not because of the time window88 participants with obesity and fatty liver, over twelve months. Liver fat fell clearly in both groups, and the difference between them was not significant. What mattered was the number of calories, not the eating window.TREATY-FLD · Southern Medical University, Guangzhou · randomised, n = 88, twelve months

What the studies have in common

In all three studies what worked was a sustained cut in calories over months, not a short spell of going without.

The programmes ran under medical supervision; in DiRECT, medication was stopped and adjusted — that is part of the result, not a side detail.

After two years, the remission rate in DiRECT was much lower than after one year. What counts is what happens afterwards.

For fatty liver, it was the amount of calories that decided the outcome, not the eating window. A pattern that repeats across several papers.

HinweisThese figures do not apply to this course

The programmes cited ran from three months to two years under medical supervision, some with medication adjusted. A juice course of two to six days is not comparable and is not a treatment for diabetes or fatty liver.

Before and afterMeasuring before the course shows where you start

If you want to know what has changed, you need a starting value. A sensible gap between two measurements: at least three months.

To diagnostics

Questions and answers

Questions on the course

Free initial consultation Help centre

Where does it take place?

The consultation and the collection of juices and teas happen at Natura Heilpraxis; the rest is at home: drinking, walking, sleeping. Extra appointments such as colon hydrotherapy or infrared sauna are optional and booked separately.

Do I need to take time off?

No, you can work during the programme. Plan in short breaks and try not to put extra tasks into those days — many people feel weaker than usual at times.

Are the juices freshly pressed?

Yes. The juices are made fresh every two days. They can be collected at the practice or sent by courier. A 4- or 6-day programme therefore needs two or three collections.

Are the ingredients organic?

Yes. All juices are made from organic fruit and vegetables, with no preservatives.

How long do the juices keep?

Best drunk on the day you receive them. Leftovers keep in the fridge for another two days.

Can the juices be delivered?

Yes, by bike courier within Berlin or by express delivery. The same rule applies: at most two daily rations per delivery.

What is a slow juicer?

A juicer that runs slowly. Fruit and vegetables are broken up and pressed at low speed. Less friction means less heat and less oxidation than with fast-spinning machines.

What is colon hydrotherapy?

A rinsing of the large intestine with water at varying temperatures, accompanied by a gentle abdominal massage; a probiotic is given at the end. It is a naturopathic treatment and is booked separately.

What if I do not feel well during the programme?

Call us or come to the practice. The Natura Heilpraxis team is available throughout the programme. If symptoms are severe or persistent, stop the programme and have it checked by a doctor.

Who should not fast?

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, if you are underweight, have an eating disorder, diabetes requiring medication, kidney or liver disease, or are taking prescribed medicines. In these cases, speak to your doctor first.

Your Partner in Health

Fasting is not a treatment for illness. If you have existing conditions, take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor first. If you feel unwell during the course, stop and contact the practice.