Buff Medical Resort

Buff Medical Resort opened in 2025 on the shore of Lake Constance in Überlingen, Germany, and represents a contemporary interpretation of the F.X. Mayr Cure (the Austrian therapeutic fasting tradition) integrated with functional medicine and advanced cardiac diagnostics. It carries the certification of F.X. Mayr Prevent, a designation that means the resort has been formally recognized by the F.X. Mayr professional body as meeting standards for the delivery of the classical Mayr protocol. This is not a reinvention of fasting medicine but rather a marriage of old protocol (the eight-stage elimination diet, the emphasis on gut healing and rest) with modern diagnostic technology (cardio-MRI imaging, comprehensive metabolic panels, microbiome analysis, advanced lab work). The result is a newer facility that can diagnose and monitor things the founders of the Mayr Cure never imagined, in service of the same fundamental principle: that supervised dietary restriction and digestive rest produce measurable shifts in inflammation, energy, and metabolic function.

The resort is directed by Dr. med. Claas Hohmann, a physician trained in conventional medicine who has chosen to specialize in functional and preventive medicine rather than acute care. His role is central: he reviews every guest's baseline medical data before arrival, consults personally on the first day to establish the individual treatment plan, and is available throughout the stay to interpret results and modify the programme if needed. This is not a spa where a doctor appears briefly; Hohmann's medical direction means the programme is adjusted for each guest based on their diagnostics and response. The medical team includes cardiologists, functional medicine specialists, and physicians trained in the nuances of therapeutic fasting. These are people who understand that fasting is not universally safe and that certain cardiac conditions, certain medications, and certain metabolic states contraindicate it entirely.

The diagnostic infrastructure sets Buff apart from traditional fasting centres. Cardio-MRI imaging (a technique that creates detailed images of the heart's chambers and vessels) is standard on arrival and departure for most guests, identifying whether the programme is safe and revealing whether restriction produces measurable cardiac improvements. Advanced brain health imaging includes quantitative EEG and neurofunctional assessment, tools that allow the resort to monitor neurological response to fasting at a level most programmes do not. Comprehensive laboratory work measures lipid profiles, inflammatory markers (especially interleukin-6 and tumour necrosis factor-alpha), metabolic rate indicators, and micronutrient status. For guests concerned about cardiovascular health or those with family history of cardiac disease, the inclusion of cardio-MRI removes guesswork: if your heart is irregular or structurally compromised, that becomes known on day one, not after two weeks of fasting. Apheresis (a technique for filtering the blood to remove environmental toxins and heavy metals) is available as an add-on treatment, though the evidence for such approaches remains contested. The resort offers it plainly and does not claim more than the science supports.

The "Buff GourMed" cuisine mirrors the classical F.X. Mayr dietary approach: eight progressive stages over the course of the programme, beginning with easily digestible broths and soft-boiled eggs, progressing toward lightly prepared vegetables, moderate proteins, and strategic carbohydrates by week's end. Alcohol, caffeine, and refined sugar are eliminated. Daily caloric intake is limited, typically in the 800–1200 calorie range depending on the guest's size and metabolic baseline. This is not a complete fast; it is calorie restriction using foods chosen for their digestibility and nutrient density. The word "therapeutic fasting" in the resort's materials is medically precise: this is fasting under medical supervision, with meals provided and monitored, specifically designed to allow the digestive system to shift into a state of rest and repair. Unsupervised fasting of similar duration carries risks; supervised fasting with medical oversight and pre-screening is a genuine clinical intervention with a century of use across Europe.

The daily rhythm at Buff is structured but not rigid. Early mornings begin with a consultation or diagnostic procedure: perhaps the initial cardio-MRI scan, or blood work drawn and processed in the on-site laboratory for same-day results. Midday brings the first meal, eaten slowly in a dining environment; the Mayr philosophy emphasizes mindful eating and extended chewing as part of the digestive reset. Afternoon activities include therapeutic options such as personal training scaled to cardiovascular capability, yoga adapted to the fasting state, massage therapy, or infrared sauna, all designed to support circulation and metabolic mobilization without excessive exertion. Evening includes the second meal, again modest and early, allowing three to four hours between eating and sleep. Throughout the day, guided rest periods are emphasized; the programme's theory holds that digestive capacity expands when the body is not allocating energy to other demands. Consultations with the medical director or consulting physicians happen as needed; if a guest experiences unexpected symptoms or asks questions about their specific case, the answer comes from the medical team, not from programme staff.

Buff Medical Resort offers several named programmes, all structured around the Mayr principles but varying in duration and diagnostic focus. BuffMed Fasting Pure runs seven to fourteen nights, the core offering centered on therapeutic fasting, dietary reset, and basic metabolic diagnostics. BuffMed Classic is similar but typically shorter, emphasizing gut health and vitality restoration without the extended restrictions. BuffMed Advanced runs ten nights or longer and adds the comprehensive diagnostic battery: cardio-MRI on arrival and departure, advanced metabolic testing, microbiome analysis, and consultation with the cardiologist and functional medicine specialist. BuffMed Cardio is explicitly for guests with cardiac risk factors or family history, making the cardiovascular diagnostics central. For guests not interested in fasting but curious about functional medicine assessment, BuffMed Vitality runs seven nights with structured nutrition and full diagnostics but without the calorie restriction of the Mayr protocol. This range allows guests to choose their investment level: entry-level fasting, or advanced fasting with comprehensive imaging, or diagnostics without restriction.

The significance of opening a new facility certified as a Mayr Prevent Centre is worth understanding. The Mayr Cure is not trademarked, and various clinics use "Mayr" loosely without adhering to the protocol or submitting to external certification. A Prevent Centre designation means Buff has been formally audited: the medical team's credentials have been verified, the dietary protocols have been reviewed, the diagnostic equipment meets standards, and the approach is consistent with how the Mayr Cure is delivered at other recognized centres. It is not a guarantee of results or efficacy, but it is verification that the programme delivers what it claims and that the medical supervision is genuine. The presence of cardio-MRI, a technology most standalone fasting centres do not possess, improves safety significantly; anyone with undetected cardiac disease will be identified on day one.

Who should book Buff Medical Resort? The programme suits established adults (typically 40 and older) with metabolic complaints (sluggish energy, insulin resistance, metabolic weight gain), digestive issues (bloating, food sensitivity), or chronic inflammation who want to reset their physiology under close medical observation. It is particularly appropriate for anyone with cardiac risk factors who want the peace of mind that cardio-MRI provides. The imaging itself is valuable independent of the fasting programme. It appeals to executives and athletes seeking quantified data on how their body responds to therapeutic restriction. It does not suit people seeking rapid weight loss (metabolic weight loss from fasting is modest and often returns with normal eating), those with uncontrolled diabetes or active heart arrhythmias, or anyone with a history of eating disorders. Pregnant guests, nursing mothers, and people taking certain medications are screened out before booking; this screening is a feature, not a barrier, because it ensures the programme is genuinely safe for you.

The pricing structure at Buff is not published online; programme costs depend on the package selected, season, and whether add-on diagnostics are included. A seven-night BuffMed Fasting Pure programme will cost more than Park Igls would for a comparable stay, primarily because of the advanced diagnostic infrastructure (cardio-MRI is an expensive technology to operate and interpret). The inclusion of advanced cardiac imaging and the certainty it provides represents genuine value to someone with cardiac concern or a strong family history of heart disease. The location on Lake Constance, the newness of the facility, and the modernity of the medical infrastructure all position Buff as a high-end variant of the Mayr tradition: for anyone seeking the classical fasting protocol delivered in a contemporary clinical setting with comprehensive diagnostics and advanced medical oversight, it represents a direct entry point without requiring travel to established European centres. For anyone prioritizing cardiac safety data alongside gut healing, Buff's cardio-MRI protocol is genuinely distinctive in the fasting-retreat landscape.