Detox
At a hotel, detox means a period of relief: light food, no alcohol, plenty of exercise, sleep and treatments. Medically, the body detoxifies itself anyway, mainly through the liver and kidneys.
- Medical term?
- No, an umbrella term in wellness
- Duration
- Usually 3 to 7 nights
- Core
- Light food, no alcohol, exercise, sleep
- Serious forms
- Mayr, Chenot, therapeutic fasting, alkaline fasting
When doctors talk about detoxification, they usually mean something else, such as treating poisoning or alcohol withdrawal. In wellness, detox is an umbrella term for programmes meant to relieve the body.
That juices or patches draw toxins out of the body is not proven. What is well established: a week without alcohol, sugar and ready meals, with plenty of vegetables, exercise and sleep, noticeably does most people good. That is exactly what a good detox programme is.
The serious programmes often have other names: Mayr cure, Chenot, therapeutic fasting or alkaline fasting. They follow a clear plan with medical support.
Good to know
- Be wary of promises that toxins will be flushed out.
- Ask for the concrete programme and who supervises it.
- The effect only lasts if you keep some of it up at home.
At Luxly
Houses where you can experience it:
L'AlberetaErbusco, FranciacortaThe Chenot method as a consistent detox programme.
Rosenalp Gesundheitsresort & SpaOberstaufen, AllgäuDetox, Schroth or alkaline fasting with medical support.
Park IglsIgls near Innsbruck, TyrolModern Mayr medicine as a fresh start for the gut.
Frequently asked questions
Does a detox holiday do anything?
A week of light food, no alcohol, with exercise and sleep does most people good. Do not expect miracles, but a real fresh start, yes.
Which detox cure is best?
That depends on you. If you like it strict, Chenot or therapeutic fasting suit you. If you want to start gently, alkaline fasting.
Related terms
Updated on 17 October 2026