INTERACTING SYSTEMSThe effects of good nutrition on back pain – Dr Kogelnig explains the way forward. Also seasonal gifts, oat & coconut kisses and the new cookbooklet ‘FX Mayr for Gourmets’.

Guest News Parkhotel Igls autumn/winter 13/14

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o top international awards

Parkhotel Igls

Best for Medical MarvelsTatler Spa Trophy 2014

Best destination spaCondé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Award 2013

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CONTENTS

dEAR GuEST!We all know that back pain can be the result of bad

posture and that a stiff neck can be caused by draught

but, although this maybe so, the big picture is far more

complex. Pain cannot be understood without consideration

of the human system as a whole and all too often the root

of the problem lies in the digestive system. Dr Kogelnig

tells us more on page 4. Our new Mayr Guide provides

basic information for your stay at the Parkhotel Igls and

we’ll be delighted to provide you with a copy when you

arrive – your wellbeing is at the top of our agenda.

We are proud to announce that Parkhotel Igls adds two

top international awards to its string of accolades, voted

Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2013: ‘Best

Destination Spa’ and awarded the Tatler Spa Guide 2014

Trophy: ‘Best for Medical Marvels’. These awards are not

just for our excellent medical team and our staff, but

also for you, our loyal guests – because you make us what

we are.

Best wishes for a peaceful and serene winter season.

With kind regards from Igls,

Mag Andrea Gnägi

4 Interacting systems Interview with Dr Kogelnig

9 Two top international awards for Parkhotel Igls Of medical marvels and pioneering

ideas

12 Everything you ever wanted to ask 10 questions about Modern Mayr

Medicine

16 Tea

18 Cookbooklet

22 From Tyrol with love Gifts of health & wellbeing

24 From our Chef Oat & coconut kisses

26 May I introduce myself ... Did you know? …

27 Our offers at a glance: plus additional information

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Interacting systems

INTERACTING

SYSTEMS –HOW dISTuRBANCES IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT CAN AFFECT THE MuSCuLOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Back pain, a stiff neck, persistent muscle pain and other complaints that significantly impact overall wellbeing are frequently due to an underlying digestive problem. In this interview, Parkhotel Igls’ Dr Kogelnig talks with Dr Luger about the correlations between the digestive and musculoskeletal systems – based on scientific studies and personal experience, Dr Kogelnig’s findings are now an integral part of the Mayr therapy at Parkhotel Igls.

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Dr Kogelnig, in your lectures you indicate how closely

the functioning of our musculoskeletal system relates to

a healthy stomach and gut. What is the impact of an

unhealthy digestive system?

There are a number of syndromes in the orthopaedic field

that are triggered by the gastrointestinal tract; tension

headaches, back pain and neck problems for instance.

Blockages in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as

well as the sacroiliac joint are also common, as are

contractions of the hip muscles. The hip flexors tend to

contract when the colon is inflamed and can cause

symptoms similar to a slipped disc. This is known as

pseudo sciatica. Blockages of the spine can cause this kind

of symptom via muscular chains. However, these blockages

can partly be caused by functional disorders of the digestive

system such as gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome and a

variety of inflammations.

How does the body communicate and how do these

structures interact with the digestive tract?

They are connected to the gastrointestinal tract via the

nervous and endocrine systems, which is really why no

organ can ever be considered in isolation. Disturbances in

the processes of organs are not limited to themselves but

have an impact on other parts of the system. Inflammations

of the gastrointestinal tract can also result in inflammation

of the connective tissue in the vascular system and

muscles. Hence, there is a relationship between structure

and function – this is something FX Mayr understood a

long time ago. When ideal body posture is lost, structural

changes make us recognise the presence of disorders and

a lack of full functionality.

Can this kind of disturbance be recognised by looking at

a person’s posture?

Yes! Increased fermentation and putrefaction in the gut

invariably affect posture. Gastritis, for example, causes

spasms and a tightening of the stomach muscles. Pain

causes the body to stoop, so the body tries to compensate

by changing its stance – for instance by tilting the pelvis

more. This in turn can lead to increased stress on the ankle

joints and cause further orthopaedic problems.

What is the reflex mechanism?

The spinal cord and the gut’s circumferential and

longitudinal muscles are directly connected. The

connections between them are made by sensory nerve

fibres and the spinal cord. This controls the muscular

processes and – in the case of gastritis – has a negative

effect on neck and shoulder muscles because these are

reflexively associated with the stomach. When this is

combined with poor ergonomics it can in turn contribute

to headaches and lead to new blockages, in the spinal

region for instance. Sensory nerve fibres in the spinal cord

activate motor fibres and this in turn creates a direct

connection with the musculoskeletal system.

So, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract lead to posture

misalignment, which in turn triggers more problems – for

instance slipped discs?

It is common for these to be the causal disorders. A

successful long-term cure cannot be achieved if treatment

is restricted to physiotherapy without considering the

malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract. In my experience

‘Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract can cause inflammation of the connective tissue in the vascular system and muscles. Hence, there is a relationship between structure and function – this is something FX Mayr understood a long time ago’.

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it is not uncommon for musculoskeletal problems to

disappear completely solely as a result of rehabilitating

the gastrointestinal tract. Problems in the small intestine

can manifest themselves as thoracic spine blockages or as

irritable bladders. Basically, the anatomical relationships

between the intestine and the surrounding organs are

very close. For example, the expansion of the colon and

small intestine as a result of flatulence creates pressure

on the organs, which pushes the heart, diaphragm and

lungs upwards. This resulting stimulation of the sensory

nerve fibres causes all of the muscles in the back to

experience increased myotonus, leading to posture

changes.

Understanding these relationships and the appropriate

treatments must be of great benefit to your guests?

Typically, conventional medicine sets boundaries –

the orthopaedist does not deal with the gut and the

gastroenterologist does not deal with the musculoskeletal

system. However, a ‘holistic’ – and I make no apologies for

using this somewhat modish term – view is required to

comprehend the overall picture.

Fact is that we need to think more in terms of inter-

relationships, recognise the connections and respond

therapeutically; this is precisely what happens in Mayr

Medicine. If, for example, a patient comes to me with spinal

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‘If, for example, a patient comes to me with spinal pain, I naturally take a look at his internal organs too. Otherwise, we become too focused on the symptoms.’

pain, I take a look at his internal organs too. Otherwise,

we become too focused on symptoms only. Pressure-

sensitive points in the abdominal area often correlate with

a disorder of the spine. As an example one could cite a

case where the psoas major muscle is a hip flexor that

tends to be highly reactive to the colon. Irritation of the

colon leads reflexively to a contraction of the muscle, this

can cause symptoms which are similar to a herniated disc,

they could even lead to scoliosis due to posture problems.

Meanwhile the actual problem lies elsewhere and cannot

be fixed surgically but only by treating and curing the

organ. This means cleansing the colon, restoring the

mucosa, and making dietary changes to reduce fermentation

processes. The back complaint was caused by the neural

interconnections between the afflicted gastrointestinal

tract and the spinal cord.

A similar phenomenon can also be observed in

diaphragmatic elevations caused by the reflex mechanism

between the heart and the duodenum. Inflammations in

the duodenum and stomach lead to serious irritations of

the intercostal muscles and often express themselves as

stabbing pains in the chest. At this point, people often ask

to be referred to a cardiologist because they suspect they

may have a heart condition. Physiotherapy and Modern

Mayr Medicine therefore need to interact very closely to

get to the root of these symptoms and conditions in order

to find permanent solutions. Exercise together with

changes in lifestyle and dietary behaviour is most probably

still the best ‘medicine’ for these complaints. Only when

we understand the systems and their interactions and

when we make the connection of the gastrointestinal tract

with other organs can we succeed in achieving long-term

cures.

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Awards

Not one, but two top international awards recently

confirmed the Parkhotel Igls’ reputation as a leading

world destination spa and health retreat. In September,

readers of the renowned Condé Nast Traveller magazine

voted the Parkhotel Igls as the ‘Best Destination Spa’ in

the annual Readers’ Travel Awards 2013. In early October,

Parkhotel Igls gained a further accolade, this time from

the jury of the eminent 2014 Tatler Spa Guide: ‘Best for

Medical Marvels’. The Tatler Spa Trophy is the Parkhotel

Igls’ second Trophy since reopening.

The Parkhotel Igls and our Modern Mayr Medicine are

increasingly recognised internationally. As a destination

in its own right and according to expert opinion, a stay at

the Parkhotel Igls can accomplish ‘medical marvels’ with

its ‘pioneering medical concept’. What’s behind this and

what distinguishes us from other destination spas – and

most importantly, how do our guests benefit?

We are guided by the latest scientific findings

The Parkhotel Igls is a pioneer and centre of Modern Mayr

Medicine. We have made significant contributions to the

ongoing evolution of the classic Mayr treatment, and

continue to do so – at all times guided by the latest

scientific findings and averse to changing fads. This applies

to the medical component – a pioneering combination of

conventional and alternative medicines combined with

the latest diagnostic methods.

Of medical marvels and pioneering ideas

Tw

o top international awards

Parkhotel Igls

Best for Medical MarvelsTatler Spa Trophy 2014

Best destination spaCondé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Award 2013

Auszeichnung

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Mag Andrea Gnägi, Suzanne Duckett (Tatler Spa Guide editor), Francisca Kellet (Tatler Travel editor), Dr Peter Gartner

We investigate the causes of disorders & diseases

A holistic approach that focuses on the findings of Dr FX

Mayr is at the heart of our therapeutic approach. In

addition to curing symptoms, we investigate the causes of

disease. A range of diagnostic options as well as our team

of medical specialists are at hand. Thanks to our close

collaboration with Innsbruck University Hospital’s wide

range of specialist consultants, we are able to provide you

with the most advanced examination methods to counter

silent conditions or chronic diseases from an early stage.

We build on 6 fundamental principles instead of 4 –

the gut as the body’s central organ

Preventive medicine at the Parkhotel Igls is based on six

fundamental principles whereas other medically-centred

destination spas place value on only four propositions:

Sanitation, Substitution, Self-discovery and Sport. Modern

Mayr Medicine adds Security and Schooling of the entire

digestive tract, thus achieving sustainable results that

remain effective after you leave us and enable you to

enjoy a whole new quality of life.

We look after you – individually and personally

Your individual needs are of crucial importance to us.

At our House in the Park, there are no standardised

treatments or ‘off the shelf’ therapies; our guests receive

advice and treatments tailored to meet their needs and

the requirements of their individual wellbeing.

We will get you ‘up and running’

Exercise plays a major part in our treatment philosophy,

because the metabolism needs to be in good working

order for the body to be able to utilise nourishment

effectively. The Modern Mayr cuisine includes sufficient

amounts of protein to maintain a well-functioning

muscular system. Our varied and balanced exercise

options are run by professional coaches and therapists

who customise the programmes to suit each individual,

gently increasing the level of exercise where appropriate.

Awards

Andrology and endocrinology

Dr Germar Pinggera

Ophthalmology

Dr Gudrun Zorowka-Wiese

Surgical endoscopy

Dr Franz Aigner

Dermatology and venereology

Prof Norbert Sepp

Vascular surgery

Dr Edgar Raschenberger

ENT

Prof Patrick Zorowka

Cardiology

Dr Norbert Schauer

Neural therapy

Dr Martin Winkler

Neurology and psychiatry

Prof Gerhard Luef

Pulmonology and sleep diagnostics

Dr Jörg Duftner

Radiology

Dr Dieter Lungenschmid

Dr Andreas Oberhauser

Dr Peter R. Gartner, Mayr Physician

and Medical Director

– Nutritional and exercise medicine

– Acupuncture and auricular

acupuncture

– Ozone therapy

– Dark field microscopy

– Integrative spa medicine

Dr Brigitte Schirmer-Fereberger,

Mayr Physician

– Bioenergetic screening

– Neural therapy

– Skin-rejuvenating injection

treatment

– Needle and laser acupuncture

Dr Richard Kogelnig,

Mayr Physician

– Neural therapy

– Psychology

– Acupuncture

– Manual therapy

Dr Peter B. Barth,

Mayr Physician

– Cardiovascular medicine

– Performance diagnostics

– Psychosomatic medicine

– Neural therapy

Dr Edith Stadelmann,

Psychologist

– Nutritional, sport and exercise

psychology

– Mental coaching

– Psycho-oncology

Prof Ferdinand Frauscher,

Radiologist

– Lecturer in ultrasound diagnostics

– Uroradiology

– Prostate diagnosis

We care about you and your health

External consultants

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Everything you ever wanted to ask10 questions about Modern Mayr Medicine

10 questions

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Whether your first visit or you already have several Mayr treatments under your belt – you are bound to have questions. ‘What does this mean, how does that work, can I do this, do I take that, or should I abstain, how much and when, in what order and ...?’ Dr Peter Gartner answers the 10 questions that our guests most frequently ask.

1. What are ‘toxins’ and why do we need to ‘detox’?

Toxins are substances that need to be eliminated from the body but haven’t

because the body’s ‘refuse collection’ system is temporarily overloaded. Most

are acidic, water-soluble substances that are deposited in the ‘temporary

storage’ facilities of connective and fatty tissue. This increases tissue pressure,

puts a strain on tiny blood vessels and lymphatics, and frequently represents

the beginning of chronic disease.

2. How does ‘detoxing’ work?

To begin with, large quantities of water are introduced to the body to release

the toxins back into the blood from the tissues and fat deposits. This means

that the waste products, or toxins, are briefly circulating in the blood, which

can lead to temporary headaches or dizziness. The toxins are subsequently

excreted via the kidneys (urine) and liver (bile fluid).

3. What and how much should one drink during a Mayr therapy?

During treatment we recommend that you drink around one litre for each 20kg

of body weight. In practice this means that people who weigh up to 50kg need

to drink at least two litres, people who are over 50kg in weight require at least

three litres, and anyone with a bodyweight of more than 90kg should drink

at least four litres per day. It is best to drink spring water (from the tap),

uncarbonated water, or gently carbonated bottled water. The occasional cup

of tea is fine, but not too much because any infusion consumed in large

quantities has the potential to develop its own medicinal effect that could

distort the treatment results.

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4. Why do I have to take bitter water?

It encourages detoxification via the liver, gallbladder and gut, first by stimulating

the flow of bile from the liver, and then by ensuring that the bile fluid containing

the toxins is rapidly excreted as a result of its mild laxative effect.

5. Surely the old-fashioned liver detox pack has served its time now?

Absolutely not! There is still no more effective method of increasing hepatic

blood flow – and thus the liver’s detoxification action – than the sudorific liver-

detox pack. With just two hand towels, a bath towel and a water bottle you

have the means to demonstrably improve the results of your treatment.

6. If cow’s milk is not that good for you, why is it used in the treatment?

You have to distinguish between treatments and dietary recommendations.

Scientists no longer recommend cow’s milk for daily nutrition. However, cow’s

milk and cow’s milk products still have a use in Modern Mayr Medicine. In the

event of allergies or intolerances there are a number of alternatives such as

soya, sheep’s or goat’s milk that can be used instead.

7. What exactly is the point of Kneipp therapy?

We avail ourselves of the effects of hydrotherapy as popularised by Father

Sebastian Kneipp and offer them as supplementary treatments to Mayr

Therapy. They are based on the principles of stimulation therapy and can most

easily be achieved by means of water-based applications such as treading

water, arm baths or contrast arm baths, and hip baths. Kneipp treatments are

anti-inflammatory, improve blood circulation and stimulate blood flow.

8. Is it all right to exercise during a Mayr Therapy?

Yes, absolutely. This has been made possible by the development of Modern

Mayr cuisine, which allows for the inclusion of a certain amount of protein.

This protein prevents excessive muscle loss through exercise. In contrast to

the earlier, low-protein diets during which anything more strenuous than

a gentle stroll was discouraged, today’s Mayr Therapy has no objection to

rigorous exercise.

9. I keep hearing about ‘consciousness expansion’ but it didn’t happen

during my treatment. Did I do something wrong?

Absolutely not! The cause of this special feeling is the beta-endorphin. This is

a morphine-like substance, which the body produces in extreme situations.

For some people, Mayr treatments and fasts represent extreme situations in

which beta-endorphin is released. This in turn leads to a state of euphoria.

However, this side effect of Mayr Therapy is very rare.

Dr Peter Gartner, Medical Director at the Parkhotel Igls

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Just out: our Mayr Guide

Please browse through our recently published ‘Mayr

Guide’ for additional information. Originally intended

as an information sheet to bridge the brief gap

between arrival and your first consultation with a

physician, it grew into a reference book in which you

will find answers to many of your questions. The

guide is the same size as our dressing gown pockets,

so you can always have the Mayr Guide about your

person for reference during your stay.

10. What happens at home, after my treatment? How frequently and for how

long should I have Mayr Therapy?

As a rule, the diet level you attain towards the end of your treatment here is

something you can keep going at home for a while. However, what you really

should try to do now is to incorporate the eating habits you learned during

your stay into your normal life. Ideally, a Mayr Therapy should be repeated

after six months, but a two to three week treatment once a year has proven to

be a more realistic alternative.

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Tea

TEA Liquid intake plays an extremely important role in detoxification, and you should drink around 3 litres of fluids over the course of each day. The chief purpose of this is to restore the body’s acid-base balance because chronic acidification is the root cause of many civilisation syndromes. The teas used at the Parkhotel Igls contain only ingredients that have an alkaline effect. We do not use acidifying fruit teas or black teas. Modern Mayr Medicine’s recommended method for making tea: for the best effect, allow teas and infusions to brew for only a brief period until they take on a pale colour. Use as much tea or herb as you can hold with 3 fingers, add 1 litre of hot water, and then allow the tea to brew for no longer than 2 minutes. Never add sugar or sweeteners!

dR GARTNER’S SLIMMING TEA Our Slimming Tea combines the metabolism-stimulating

effect of bladderwrack with the detoxifying effects of

lady’s mantle, Adonis vernalis and buckthorn bark. The

flavour is rounded off by the addition of peppermint,

which also promotes bile flow.

ALPINE HERBAL TEA – A TEA FOR ALL SEASONSAlpine Herbal Tea is not only very tasty and refreshing,

but due to its mucus-relieving and antispasmodic

properties it is used to treat respiratory disorders like

coughs and sore throats. This herbal infusion also has a

regulating effect on the digestive system.

‘MILdE JOHANNA’ FRuIT TEA – AN EXCEPTIONAL TALENT‘Milde Johanna’ is a stomach-friendly fruit tea full of

vitamin C and – unlike other fruit teas – contains only

ingredients that have an alkali effect: apple, beetroot,

dried currants, blackberries and redcurrants.

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Parkhotel Igls cookbooklet

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Parkhotel Igls cookbooklet

Healthy eating equals a healthy life. Our head chef

Markus Sorg and the medical team continually collaborate

on the development and refinement of the Modern Mayr

cuisine – representing an integral part of all treatments at

Parkhotel Igls. Today’s delicious Modern Mayr cuisine

bears no resemblance to the classic milk & bread roll diet

of yesteryear – we have evolved! Intelligent gourmet

fasting replaces strict denial and latest findings in

nutritional science are fused with the art of haute cuisine,

resulting in dishes which are light and tasty, yet providing

maximal support for our all important detox programme.

Now these culinary delights can be recreated at home: in

the new English edition of FX Mayr for Gourmets, chef

Markus Sorg presents a series of dishes suitable for

everyday cooking whilst elevating the diet into an exciting

culinary experience. In these recipes he demonstrates

how correct nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and delicious

meals can go hand in hand. Yet the featured recipes are

not complex or elaborate, rather they are tasty options

and variations which can easily be prepared at home. All

recipes are tested for readily available ingredients and use

organically grown produce with selected herbs & spices.

MOdERN MAYR CuISINE AT HOME – THE PARKHOTEL IGLS COOKBOOKLET NOW IN ENGLISH!

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PORTRAIT OF MARKuS SORG – HEAd CHEF WITH A dIFFERENCE

25 year old Markus Sorg shows notable culinary vision and

outstanding imagination. In collaboration with the medical

team at the Health Retreat, the young Tyrolean sees it as

his mission to constantly evolve the Modern Mayr cuisine

at Parkhotel Igls. Delicious food and culinary mastery are

always his goal, for example, elevating simple everyday

ingredients such as beetroot to the height of enjoyment

with 15 ways of preparation!

‘Unfortunately the word diet is still widely misunderstood’

Markus explains, ‘because diet should not be about

starvation and weight loss, constant calorie counting and

foregoing the joy of eating. It is much rather an all

embracing way of life and the adoption of a new lifestyle.

As such we recognise and omit unsuitable, health

damaging foodstuffs wherever and whenever possible,

but we do so without sacrificing culinary enjoyment. For

me living healthily is synonymous with eating properly.’

Joie de vivre cooking

Chef Sorg’s interpretation of Modern Mayr cuisine is

brimming with vitality and zest for life: dishes are packed

with vitamins & nutrients, yet incredibly gentle on the

whole body. Regional produce and – wherever possible –

organically grown foodstuffs are of fundamental

importance; natural flavour always dominates and herbs

& spices are used in moderation to enhance flavours,

resulting in healthy, delicious dishes.

Easy to do and good for you

A stay at Parkhotel Igls means a substantial change in

eating habits. Therefore chef Sorg is emphatic when it

comes to simplicity of his recipes, ensuring they can be

prepared with ease and integrated into normal everyday

life, and bringing an element of fun to the daily routine of

food preparation. He hugely enjoys sharing his knowledge,

and his special cookery classes at Parkhotel Igls give

participants the opportunity to immerse themselves into

the delicious world of Modern Mayr cuisine.

The dose makes the poison

Markus Sorg focuses on light wholesome foods, plenty of

vegetables, cereals and whole rice. ‘Never leave out

enjoyment, from time to time this could be a good piece

of roast meat!’ he declares. And then he adds ‘as long as

it is enjoyed in moderation – because it is the dose that

makes the poison!’

What are the most important rules to consider with

Modern Mayr cuisine?

The cornerstones are healthy and natural cooking, eating

slowly, chewing and insalivating, rediscovering our

satiation reflexes, and leaving 4–5 hours between meals.

The new English edition of the FX Mayr for Gourmets cookbooklet is now available to order from Parkhotel Igls, price €12 excluding p&p

www.parkhotel-igls.at GET THE BOOKLET

Parkhotel Igls cookbooklet

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Gift ideas

The cookbooklet FX Mayr for Gourmets and the Parkhotel Igls gift box

Parkhotel Igls’ Tiroler Kräuterhof natural cosmetics

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Gift ideas

WITH LOVE FROM TYROLGifts of health & wellbeing

A gift box filled with your selection of hand-picked treats

from the Parkhotel Igls is an ideal present for the special

people in your life.

Our new range of premium natural cosmetics is proving

particularly popular: the Tiroler Kräuterhof skincare

range is free of glycerine/glycerol, artificial emulsifiers,

perfumes, colours, artificial preservatives, paraffins,

sodium laureth compounds (sodium lauryl ether) and

silicones. Soaps are made by hand using indigenous

organic oils, herbs and 100% natural essential oils – there

is no gentler way to take care of your skin! Our mild

shampoo is based on natural, moisturising sugar

surfactants, herbal extracts and organic oils – one of the

characteristics of natural surfactants is that they are low

foaming yet highly effective cleaning agents. The Tiroler

Kräuterhof range is suitable for all skin and hair types.

All manner of delicious treats from the Parkhotel can be

added to your gift box; perhaps a blend from our new tea

collection, crispbread, top quality argan oil, or Markus

Sorg’s homemade jams? Our internationally renowned

cookbooklet is another popular choice. You may wish

to give someone special a gift voucher – available to

purchase as part of the box or separately.

Our bespoke gift boxes are made by the ‘Youth at Work’

charity and prices start at €15 for the gift box + postage.

Let us know what we can do to fulfil your and your loved

ones’ wishes!

FROM OuR CHEFWholesome oat & coconut kisses for Christmasby Markus Sorg

Makes approx 20 kisses

50g rolled oats50g desiccated coconut20g butter25g granulated sugar150ml soya milk1 egg, separated

Grated zest of 1 orange

Lightly brown the oats and desiccated coconut in

a sauté pan. Add butter and sugar and allow to

caramelise. Deglaze the pan with soya milk, leave

to cook until the mixture comes away from the sides

of the pan. Add orange zest and allow to cool. Stir the

egg yolk into the cooled mixture. Whisk the egg white,

carefully fold into the mixture. Spoon small balls of

mixture onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with extra oats

and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes. Leave to cool.

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Oat & coconut kisses

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May I introduce myself ...

Did you know that... total fasting leads to metabolic starvation mode, places considerable stress on the body and, once fasting ends, causes weight to shoot up?

... the lymphatics ensure that viruses, bacteria, protein, dead cells and toxins are eliminated from the body? Around 600 lymph nodes cleanse the lymphatic fluid and channel it back into the blood system.

... some of the fundamental reasons for fasting are to overcome bad habits, traits and thoughts, set rules and regulations help to achieve this.

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Concept & designStudio Roth & Maerchy, Zurich Editorial Mag. Andrea Gnägi, Prof. Dr Kurt Luger, Martin Roth, Ingrid Striednig, Claudia Reichenberger, Bettina Lorenzoni, Dr Peter Gartner, Dr Richard Kogelnig Images Günter Freund, Jack Coble, Ingrid Striednig, Gerda Eichholzer, Tatjana Egorow Studio Roth & Maerchy Copy-editing marketing deluxe

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I’m Elizabeth Rubisoier, or ‘Lisie’ for

short. I am the Deputy Manager for

Parkhotel Igls’ restaurant and have

been working there since 2000. Serving

guests breakfast, lunch and dinner

goes along with a listening ear as

personal interaction with the guests

is what really interests me about

my work. Guests may need to get

something off their chest or are going

through a ‘healing crisis’ – I listen

and try to encourage them to feel

better about themselves.

In the restaurant service we always

keep a very close eye on whether any

guest has a food allergy or intolerance.

We take note of the physician’s

instructions, advise our guests and

make sure each person is served only

those foods recommended for him or

her. The restaurant ambience is just

as important to our guests as the

service, so our team looks after flower

arrangements as well as the terrace

and tea bar. Thanks to all the positive

feedback we receive, we know that

our guests really appreciate the

personal attention we give them. This

is something that makes me happy

and really inspires me, as does

working with such a fabulous and

congenial team.

When I’m not working I spend a lot of

time with my grandchildren. I also

like listening to music, hiking and

cycling.

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Prices medical arrangements

THE BASIC PROGRAMME €850

A fixed component for all treatment modules and

normally combined with a therapy module

MAYR-CLASSIC €1,090

The ideal introduction to Modern Mayr Medicine

MAYR-INTENSIVE €1,465

To detox and optimise overall health condition

MuSCuLOSKELETAL SYSTEM €1,450

Treatment of back disorders, restoring mobility

HEART & CIRCuLATION €1,700

To counteract predominant health risk factors such

as stress, overweight, high blood pressure

METABOLISM & dETOX €1,660

For food intolerances, allergies, burn-out and

sleep disorders

Special offer

dETOX ON THE RuN €1,280

Special offer

MOdERN MAYR MEdICAL CHECK €3,516

Special offer

KYBuN®@MAYR €1,260

diagnostic module

SuPER MEdICAL CHECK €2,116

diagnostic module

PREVENTATIVE uLTRASOuNd ARRANGEMENT €1,039

Prices listed are per person per week, excluding room rates.Prices for additional weeks upon request.Prices & services valid from 26 Dec 2013 to 13 Dec 2014

Hotel rates

Single rooms €143 – 322

Double rooms* €138 – 233

Suites* €255 – 365

Parkhotel Suite (rate is for up to 5 persons) €1,100

Prices listed are per person per day including breakfast, excluding therapy modules. * for single use upon request Price discount: 5% discount as of 2 weeks, 10% discount as of 3 weeks. The Parkhotel Igls Facts & Figures

Doctors’ surgery, treatment rooms, massage cubicles, baths

section, soft pack system, sleep diagnostics, physiotherapy

Indoor swimming pool with hydrotherapy, Finnish sauna,

bio-sauna, textile sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, sun bed,

cosmetics department

Meditation and relaxation rooms, loggia with reading corners,

top floor panoramic fitness room, gymnastics room, lounge

with open fireplace, lecture room

42 rooms & 9 suites, all with balconies overlooking our natural

park with mature and young lime, birch and spruce trees and

sweeping views over the Tyrolean Alps

Overview of our treatment modules

The Parkhotel Igls will be closed for remodelling and

renovation from 1 December 2013. However, we can be

contacted by phone during this time, including the

Christmas holidays. We will be delighted to welcome you

again from 26 December onwards. We are looking

forward to seeing you!

Closed for refurbishment

Parkhotel Igls | Health is Central | Iglerstrasse 51 | 6080 Innsbruck-Igls | Austria Tel +43 (0)512 377 305 | Fax +43 (0)512 379 225 | info@parkhotel-igls.at | www.parkhotel-igls.at

– Entry examination and

comprehensive health

check up, 30 mins

– 3 Medical check ups and

manual abdominal

treatments, 20 mins

– Final examination, 30 mins

– Bioimpedance

measurement, i.e. cell mass,

body fluid and body fat

– Extensive blood tests

– 5 Partial massages,

each 25 mins

– 3 Full massages,

each 50 mins

– 3 Liver compresses

with beeswax

– Daily hydrotherapy

treatments (Kneipp Circuit)

– Modern Mayr cuisine

adapted to individual diet

requirements

– Mineral water, herbal tea &

vegetable base broth

– Group exercise sessions,

active & passive anti-stress

exercises (relaxation),

lifestyle management &

mental group coaching

– Presentations & information

sessions

– Free use of the pool, sauna

& gym facilities with

panoramic views

– Snowshoe excursion or

winter walk

– Curling

– Bergisel Qualification

Ski-jumping

– Cross-country skiing in

Seefeld

– Enjoy an enchanting and

exciting New Year’s Eve with

a Modern Mayr cuisine

buffet accompanied by

innovative classical

crossover music and an

exhilarating after dinner

torch walk

– New Year’s Day: long &

leisurely walk

– Giant screen transmission of

New Year’s Day concert from

Vienna with the Vienna

Philharmonic

– Option to acquire tickets for

the New Year’s Day concert

in Innsbruck

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2013 OFFER 10 days – arriving on 26 December 2013

After the Christmas holidays – and especially the Christmas

food – our bodies need time to recover. You can do this at

Parkhotel Igls immediately the celebrations have ended. Our

qualified team and unparalleled surroundings provide the

perfect setting for a detox programme based on the Modern

Mayr Medicine.

We have put together a broad and seasonal programme for a

festive and peaceful ambience around the start of the New Year.

We positively encourage you to give in to the temptations of our

healthy New Year’s Eve buffet based on Modern Mayr cuisine

and tailored to our diet levels. Between each course, the tenor

Andreas Winkler and his ensemble Don & Giovannis will sing

songs to transport you to the old Europe. A torch walk shortly

before the turn of the year offers an opportunity to let the old

year fade away before raising a toast to the new.

10 days from €1,850 per person, price excl accommodation (from €1,380)

Celebrate a special turn of the year at the Parkhotel Igls!