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4 Award winning Parkhotel Igls, the 'Most Effective Medi-Spa 2015' 6

Men's health Mayr Medicine and andrology

Dear Guest,

12 Welcome to the team Dr Irene Brunhuber

Summer is just around the corner and we're looking for-

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Intravenous high tech The Haemo-Laser®

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Strengthen your immune system!

About allergies and intolerances

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Mayr summer 2015 Our summer classes

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Managing stress With Mayr De-Stress

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Summer of culture 2015 Festival highlights

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The artichoke The queen of vegetables

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Did you know that ...

ward to the Alpine world that surrounds Igls turning a rich, luminous green. This summer season we tempt you with golf and Yoga, as well as special Feldenkrais® weeks in June.

I am delighted to announce that Dr Irene Brunhuber GP has joined our team of Mayr physicians, and that andrologist Dr Germar-Michael Pinggera is now part of our highly esteemed team of external expert consultants.

It is thanks in part to our medical expertise that we were awarded the international distinction of 'Most Effective Medi-Spa 2015' by Condé Nast Traveller magazine in their annual Spa Guide. Furthermore, this year's Tatler Spa Guide, which only features 67 Spa & Health destinations, describes us as 'Best for Detoxing Mind & Body' and declared the Parkhotel Igls their 'all-time favourite'. We feel very proud of this achievement.

For us, however, what is most important is that you thoroughly enjoy your stay at the Parkhotel Igls, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our lovely sunshine plateau above Innsbruck!

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Kind regards,

Andrea Gnägi (MA)

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Award winner

PARKHOTEL IGLS –

'MOST EFFECTIVE MEDI-SPA 2015' And the winner is: Parkhotel Igls – the world's most efficacious medical spa destination. The awards conferred by the world's leading publishing house are to the travel industry what the Academy Awards are to the film industry.

The Parkhotel Igls and its staff have had every reason to

For Dr Gartner, 'the award symbolises all that we have

rejoice this spring: the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller

successfully and rigorously implemented in recent years:

magazine honoured the Parkhotel Igls with an award for

state-of-the-art diagnostics combined with unparalleled

'Most Effective Medi-Spa 2015' in their annual Spa Guide.

nutritional, exercise and regenerative medicine. As well

Managing Director Andrea Gnägi (MAG) and Dr Peter

as resting the digestive system, we focus on slowing

Gartner, Medical Director at Parkhotel Igls, attended a

down the mind and enhancing emotional health. We are

glittering gala in London to accept this coveted award.

delighted that this has earned us the highest recognition internationally as well as arousing such great interest.'

A SPECIAL RECOGNITION Only 42 spa destinations in 17 countries worldwide are

During the award ceremony, Andrea Gnägi had this to

included in the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Guide. And just

say: 'Being counted among the world's best is confirmati-

ten of these were recognised for their outstanding servi-

on and recognition of our pioneering role, of the health

ces – one of them is the Health Retreat Parkhotel Igls.

retreat's philosophy, and of Modern Mayr Medicine. For

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Award winner

Managing Director Andrea Gnägi (MA), Dr Peter Gartner, Claudia Reichenberger

this reason, our joy at receiving this internationally coveted award is immense. This award enhances the global perception of Austria, and specifically Tyrol, as an excellent health travel destination and is therefore also very important for the tourism industry in our region.'

2015 issue of the CondĂŠ Nast Traveller Spa Guide

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Mayr Medicine and andrology

MEN'S HEALTH The Parkhotel Igls medical department has extended its range of services by offering andrology, the medical specialism that deals specifically with male health. This has proven hugely successful, thanks in part to the collaboration with Dr Germar-Michael Pinggera (LL.M., FECSM), one of the most distinguished urologists/ andrologists in the German-speaking region. Anti-ageing, erectile dysfunction and infertility are issues that are inextricably linked to male hormonal balance. Statistically, hormone deficiency affects every third man in Europe, with the male sex hormone testosterone playing a key role.

Dr Peter Gartner, Medical Director of the Parkhotel Igls, explains why andrology was added to the portfolio of medical services: 'Hormonal balance is as important for men's health as it is for women. Regrettably, this is not something that gets the public attention it deserves - and needs. Hormonal monitoring, diagnosis and treatment have become routine for women, but for men there is much scope for catching up'.

Imbalances in male hormone levels can cause a variety of complaints, including diabetes, obesity, listlessness, reproductive problems and erectile dysfunction.

'It's been over a year since we began to offer services in this field, and our medical expertise covers the entire spectrum from diagnostics to therapeutic interventions', says Gartner. Clearly this has borne fruit.

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Andrology The World Health Organisation defines andrology as the science that is concerned with men's reproductive health, including all reproductive functions. At its core, andrology deals with hormonal imbalances, infertility, male contraception, and all forms of sexual dysfunction including all endocrine disorders.

'There is substantial demand for this kind of service',

From childhood to old age, sexual development, genital

says Gartner and refers to the example of infertility, a

determination and penis growth are influenced by the

major social issue. In Germany alone there are around 6

sex hormone testosterone. Early teenage stubble growth

million childless people who would dearly love to have

is a tangible example.

their own offspring. 'In Austria, approximately every seventh couple is affected by infertility. For up to a third

With age, the role of testosterone becomes significantly

of cases, the cause may lie in both partners', explains

more complex and, although rarely visible, its effect on

Dr Germar-Michael Pinggera. When the cause lies in the

the male body is no less significant.

man, it is usually hormonal imbalances that are to blame.

There are some interesting correlations: high levels of

TESTOSTERONE IS KEY

testosterone increase a man's attractiveness and ability

'Men's lives, thoughts and actions are influenced by their

ber of studies. Likewise, successful business leaders

hormonal development. In this regard, the male sex hormo-

across all industries have higher testosterone levels than

ne testosterone is a key player and, depending on a man's

less successful businessmen', says Pinggera. Furthermo-

age, sets the agenda', says Dr Germar-Michael Pinggera.

re, it is no myth that the sight of an attractive woman

to assert himself. This has been demonstrated by a num-

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causes men's testosterone levels to spike, but a scientifi-

ency that affects a third of men over 45. What is the medi-

cally proven fact.

cal cause? 'Put simply, it is a reduction in testosterone production, although sometimes it is the effectiveness of

EVERY THIRD MAN AFFECTED

the sex hormone that declines. This is due to increased

So far, so good; but what if testosterone levels in men

globulin protein SHBG. At the same time, the concentrati-

decrease with increasing age, causing hormone deficiency?

on of bioavailable, free testosterone reduces', says Dr

Current studies show that the older a man is, the greater

Pinggera. 'We also know that this form of hormone defici-

his risk of male hypogonadism. This is a hormone defici-

ency is associated with a marked deterioration in quality

concentration in the blood of the sex hormone-binding

of life, and that it can adversely affect various organs or organ systems. Decreased hormone levels often go hand

‘the older a man is, the greater his risk of male hypogonadism’

in hand with depression, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease or diabetes type II. Unfortunately, studies also show that hormone deficiency is associated with lower life expectancy.'

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BALANCED HORMONE LEVELS How can we tell whether our hormone levels are within a healthy range? And what positive steps can men with hormone deficiency take? The doctors at the Parkhotel Igls counsel that the first step should be prevention. This begins with an investigative examination and diagnosis.

'All men should have a hormone test. At the Parkhotel Igls, we do this in an entirely non-invasive way. If the diagnostic test shows up a need for action, we discuss patient's hormonal level. Nowadays, we have excellent

Dr Germar-Michael Pinggera, LL.M., FECSM

therapies at our disposal that range from diets to hor-

Urologist, Head of the Working Group on

mone replacement therapies.' A balanced diet, regular

Andrology and Infertility, Urethral

exercise and a healthy lifestyle could and should be posi-

Reconstruction, University Clinic for

the treatment options and then work on rebalancing the

Urology, Innsbruck

tive things that everyone can do to affect their hormonal balance. Finally, what are the symptoms that might indi-

Academic history

cate hormonal imbalance? Excessive sweating, frequent

Medical studies: Innsbruck and Freiburg

feelings of exhaustion, tiredness in the evening or after

Junior doctor, registrar

eating, excess weight, lethargy, hair loss and erectile dys-

–– from 1996: postdoctoral scholar at

function are just some of the possible effects of hormone

the Department of Physiology and Balneology, University of Innsbruck

deficiency. Ultimately, only an examination by a specialist

(Rockefeller Fellow) and Katholieke

can bring certainty.

Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; –– until 6/1998: assistant surgeon at the General Public Hospital, Zell am See –– from 6/1998: junior doctor, registrar at the Department of Urology, Innsbruck –– since 1/2004: Senior Consultant at the Department of Urology, Innsbruck –– 2012: qualified to become a Fellow of the European Committee on Sexual Medicine FECSM –– 2011-2013: post-doctoral training in forensic medicine at Kepler University in Linz (Professional Master in Medical Law) Clinical management roles –– since 2005: Head of the Working Group on Andrology and Infertility at Innsbruck Medical University's Urology Department –– since 2010: Head of the Working Group for Reconstructive Urethral Surgery at Innsbruck Medical University's Urology Department Focus of work and research 1. Andrology and infertility, men's health 2. Reconstructive urethral surgery 3. Prostate problems 4. Neuro-urology and incontinence, urodynamics 5. Forensic medicine

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Mayr Medicine and andrology

Men's Medical Check Diagnostic module –– 1 physiotherapy muscle function test (50 mins) –– Expanded blood testing including hormone status –– 1 urinalysis –– 1 spirometry (lung function) –– 1 oxidative stress measurement –– Ultrasound of abdominal organs and vessels –– Ultrasound of brain-supply vessels (carotid) –– Ultrasound of thyroid gland –– Ultrasound of the prostate and testicles –– Urological examination including consultation (50 mins) –– Resting and exercise ECGs –– Echocardiography

€ 2,405 excluding accommodation. Only available when booked in advance and in conjunction with the Basic Programme. Guests who prefer not to take the Basic Programme are required to schedule an initial examination (€ 148) and a final consultation (€ 133).

Andrology consultation Individual service –– Urological examination including consultation (50 mins) –– Expanded blood testing including hormone status –– Ultrasound scan of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and testicles

Upon request

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Welcome to the team

Welcome to the team Dr Irene Brunhuber is a GP and FX Mayr physician who joined the Parkhotel Igls medical team at the beginning of April. After studying medicine in Innsbruck and Freiburg, she completed her GP training at Innsbruck University Hospital. The Salzburg native further qualified as a clinical investigator, and has practised at the Hochzirl and Natters State Hospitals. A mother of three, she also taught at the Zams School of Nursing in Tyrol. We asked Dr Irene Brunhuber for a brief interview shortly before she took up her post at the Parkhotel Igls.

Dr Irene Brunhuber

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Welcome to the team

The Parkhotel Igls Mayr medical team: Dr Peter Barth, Dr Brigitte Schirmer-Fereberger, Dr Peter Gartner, Dr Irene Brunhuber, Dr Richard Kogelnig

What is the motto you live your life by?

What does Modern Mayr Medicine mean to you?

I agree with the great German poet, Johann Wolfgang von

I believe it is one of the most effective approaches to

Goethe: Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is

maintaining and improving health.

not enough; we must do.

What are your greatest strengths?

Modern Mayr Medicine is more relevant than ever

That's really for other people to judge, but if they were

because...

to say, 'friendly, cheerful, conscientious and sympathe-

...unhealthy diets, stress and sedentary lifestyles are

tic', I would be very happy.

practically the norm today. This is one of the causes of a range of physical and emotional disorders that Modern

What does Tyrol mean to you?

Mayr Medicine can help to counteract.

Home. This is where I live with my husband and three children, and it is one of the most beautiful places on

What do you love about your job?

earth. Tyrol is a region where other people go to for their

First and foremost, I love being able to help people. Every

holidays and to enjoy the amazing natural landscape.

day brings new challenges. Everyone has very different

So, in addition to being home, it also equates with an

needs, and even patients with the same diagnosis need to

amazing quality of life.

be treated quite differently. This requires empathy as much as expertise. My job is to respond to everyone in a

What book can't you do without?

way that takes in and treats the individual. Every day, the

I can't think of a particular book, but humorous literature

field of medicine provides new insights, developments

has to be at the top of the list because, as we all know,

and progress, and we have a duty as physicians to stay on

laughter is really good for you.

the ball in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

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Intravenous high tech

INTRAVENOUS HIGH TECH The Haemo-Laser ® – a landmark addition to Modern Mayr Medicine

Panta rhei, 'everything flows', is something the ancient

conducted into a vein in the elbow by means of a super-

Greek philosophers knew about: life and health require

fine hypodermic needle. A half-hour Haemo-Laser® treat-

constant motion and flow, whereas stagnation and stasis

ment provides sufficient contact between cells and the

cause illness and death. This principle is also true for

laser light for therapeutic effect (see box below). This

life's smallest units, the cells.

causes the flexibility of blood cells to increase, blood viscosity to improve, and more oxygen to be delivered to the

For example, the bonding capacity of oxygen is to a large

tissues. From the perspective of Modern Mayr Medicine

extent dependent on the mobility and flexibility of red

this, in combination with diet and exercise, is an excel-

blood cells. Improved red blood cell plasticity therefore

lent aid to regeneration.

significantly improves the blood's flow characteristics and boosts tis-

ANTI-AGEING AND A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM

sue oxygenation. The treatment of

It takes your heart around 55

red blood cells with high-energy

seconds to circulate all the

laser light is a method that exploits

blood in your body. This results

this phenomenon for therapeutic

in an average blood flow rate of

use.

7.2 litres of blood or 3.6 × 1013

Red blood cells have neither a nuc-

erythrocytes (= 36 trillion red

leus nor do they have organelles, the

The Haemo-Laser® is an extraordina-

blood cells) per minute. Thus,

smallest cell organs. White blood

ry progression on the soft or low

the laser light can affect up

cells and platelets, on the other

level lasers that have been success-

to 1 trillion blood cells in only

hand, do: the mitochondria, the cell's

fully applied, albeit externally, for

thirty minutes.

'power plants’, are responsible for

many years: high-purity laser light is

supplying every living cell with ener-

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Intravenous high tech

Haemo-Laser ® Principle Intravenous treatment with high-purity laser light Duration 30 minutes per treatment, 5 to 15 treatments spread over 1 to 3 weeks Areas of application include Circulatory disorders, coronary heart disease, chronic inflammatory diseases (polyarthritis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis), chronic liver disease (hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis), immunodeficiency, as a general performance booster, as a supplementary treatment for chronic pain Side effects None reported Interaction with other therapies or medications None reported Contraindications Needle phobia Price for Haemo-Laser ® treatment € 77 for 1 session € 330 for 5 sessions € 540 for 10 sessions

gy. Active mitochondria mean vitality and health, while

meters of conventional medicine. Major successes have,

weak mitochondria lead to disease and rapid ageing.

for instance, been reported in the treatment of pain and

Laser light optimises the function of these vital cell com-

rheumatic complaints. A large-scale study of the science-

ponents, thus preventing the blood cells' premature

based applicability of this innovative (and side-effect

ageing, and boosting the performance of white blood

free!) treatment is currently in progress. We look forward

cells.

to the results.

This positive effect on the immune system is not exclusive to Mayr therapies. The immune-stabilising and antiinflammatory effect of intravenously applied laser light is also used in clinics that work exclusively within the para-

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KĂźrbiskernĂśl

Time to strengthen your immune system!

ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES:

TIME TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM!

Opinions differ about the wisdom of new allergen information rules adopted by the EU: are those with allergies helped, or are the rules just another instance of tokenism? However, it is undisputable that they fail to provide a clear distinction between the terms 'allergy' and 'food intolerance' – and this offers plenty of grist to the mill of campaigners and naysayers.

Dr Peter Gartner: ‘Feeling bloated after eating bread does

'That's no good to anyone', says Dr Gartner. 'Eating mode-

not signify a gluten allergy, but is the result of gluten into-

rate amounts of bread does no harm to healthy people,

lerance. Not the same thing.' However, gluten is now at the

but eating a lot of (wheat) bread all the time will cause

top of the list of allergens regulated by the EU Food Infor-

most people to react with gas, bloating and similar comp-

mation for Consumers Regulation. Lactose, which is also

laints.'

referred to in the regulation, is not an allergen either - although some people are indeed intolerant to it. 'A public

Lactose intolerance in adults is certainly no pathological

education campaign would be at least as important as this

condition either, explains Dr Gartner: 'To break down lac-

regulation', says Gartner. For the sake of people who are

tose, the body requires lactase, an enzyme that healthy

affected by allergies and intolerances he would like to see

infants and young children generally produce in sufficient

greater clarity and, above all, precision when it comes to the difference between the terms.

Gluten (from the Latin 'gluten' Let's stay with gluten. In the most severe form of gluten

meaning 'glue') is a protein

intolerance, coeliac disease, gluten abstinence is wholly

found in grains that gives elasti-

appropriate. Gluten hypersensitivity, on the other hand, is

city to dough.

much more common. Today's grains, and especially wheat, contain up to ten times more gluten than 20 years ago.

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Time to strengthen your immune system!

‘Mayr therapy helps the immune system rebuild mechanisms of tolerance’ Dr Heinz Kofler

quantity, although production does decline as we grow older.' This is why he advises adults to exercise restraint in their consumption of milk and foods that contain lactose.

'It's generally best to drink milk from small animals, such as goats and sheep, and even better to consume it in a predigested form, such as yoghurt, curd or cheese.

Fructose malabsorption, however, is caused by damage to

reacts to epitopes, structures and substances that may be

the small intestine and, in cases of chronic intestinal

the same on birch pollen, an apple or a nut. This is why

inflammation, undigested fructose can enter the large

hay fever sufferers often have allergies to certain foods as

intestine and cause harm.

well.

Dr Kofler nevertheless warns against the simplification of

ALL ALLERGIES ARE NOT EQUAL

the term 'allergy'. 'There are many more findings of allergy than there are actual cases of allergy', he says, stressing that clinical findings can only be interpreted correctly in

Where does allergy come into play? While we may descri-

connection with a person's case history. We distinguish

be a food intolerance as a detrimental, often delayed, reac-

between strong and weak allergens, or those that are

tion to certain substances, a true allergy is a hypersensiti-

harmless when cooked. The use of medication may also

vity disorder of the immune system whereby substances

influence the response to an allergen as can age or the fre-

in the environment that are normally harmless (called

quency with which a person is exposed to an allergen.

allergens) cause the immune system to react. Food allergies are largely classified as type I, or immediate hypersen-

Here is an example that will be familiar to many: the cat

sitivity, but these are very rare. 'Around 3 to 3.5% of adults

allergy. Cats are linked to 5–6 allergens that act as triggers,

are affected by food allergies', says Dr Heinz Kofler, Medi-

whereby the sex of the animal plays as much a part as the

cal Director of the Allergy Outpatients Department at Hall

way it is kept – is the cat an indoor cat or outdoor cat, does

Private Hospital. Crossallergies among hay fever patients

it sleep in the house, is it neutered, etc? This example alo-

are more common. This is where the immune system

ne suffices to demonstrate just how complex the term 'allergy' is: a word that tends to be rather overused nowadays. Dr Gartner and Dr Kofler are in complete agreement on this matter, Dr Kofler even goes as far as to say that 'Allergies are a 21st century hysteria'.

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Time to strengthen your immune system!

WESTERN LIFESTYLES PROMOTE ALLERGIES Nevertheless, the allergy specialist does identify several causes of a slow but steady increase in allergies. In summary, these can best be described as our 'Western lifestyle'. Nowadays we are able to eat a colossal range of foods that contain potential allergens, regardless of the seasons, and therefore we never take a rest from allergens.

We keep more pets than we did a hundred years ago, and we keep them indoors. Children's immune systems are subject to fewer challenges, they have contact with fewer other children, and thus fewer infections, and grow up in a much more hygienic environment. Trees in polluted environments produce stress proteins that facilitate their survival, but are highly allergenic. Last, but by no means least, the high rate of caesarean births seems to have brought about weaker immune systems. During a normal delivery,

Dr Peter Gartner

babies are exposed to bacteria from their mothers that start colonising the babies' intestines, thereby strengthening their resistance to diseases and allergies.

What do the new allergen information rules mean?

This leads us back to the FX Mayr treatment tradition, which, though not a cure for allergies, can bring symptomatic relief. Today we know that more than half of our immune system is located in the intestinal mucosa, so Mayr therapies always work hand in hand with the resto-

The EU Food Information for

ration of the immune system. By restricting the diet to a

Consumers Regulation, in force

few foods that are then pre-digested by thorough chewing,

since December 2014, requires food

the gut's microbiome is able to recover. 'Damage to the

businesses to provide allergy

intestinal mucosa may also be reversed. Many of our pati-

information on food sold unpa-

ents' intestines are given their first ever chance to recover

ckaged. This includes information

when they come to stay with us', says Dr Gartner.

about typical allergens such as eggs, fish and peanuts, as well as

Dr Kofler adds: 'As soon as we are born, our immune sys-

cereals containing gluten that do

tem starts to acquire tolerance. Allergies arise because our

not cause allergies in the medical

tolerance is progressively breached, allowing normally

sense but may trigger intolerances.

harmless things like pollen or peanuts to cause serious

Details of these allergens have to

symptoms. A Mayr therapy helps the immune system

be listed in an obvious place such

rebuild mechanisms of tolerance.'

as a menu, a chalkboard or an information pack. Alternatively, trained staff can provide the required information.

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Mayr summer / Yoga

Sun salutations from Igls Are more and more of your friends practising Yoga?

The answer is likely to be 'yes', because the number of those who practise regularly is growing all the time.

And Yoga's popularity is a global phenomenon.

Long gone are the days when Yoga

effect on the entire human system.

fitter, more focused, and they notice

was synonymous with nonconfor-

It's all about self-awareness, self-

distinct improvements in their

mist, alternative lifestyles. Yoga is

discipline and moderation. The

breathing.

now more popular and firmly ancho-

postures stimulate circulation and

red into people's day-to-day lives

blood flow, activate the digestive

'This practise of Yoga is to remove

than ever before. Stressed out

system and help to bring about a

weeds from the body so that the

executives do it. Mothers do it. Even

contemplative state of mind. Yoga

garden can grow' is a quote from

the neighbour's children do it! Young

strengthens the muscles, supports

BKS Iyengar, who was considered

and old, from every social class: over

the spine's mobility, and improves

one of the foremost Yoga teachers in

20 million people in the United

breathing technique - all are very

the world. According to Dr Peter

States and more than 5 million in

good reasons for combining Yoga

Gartner the quote expresses beauti-

the German-speaking region.

with Modern Mayr Medicine.

fully why Yoga and Modern Mayr Medicine make excellent partners.

Alice Guldenbrein, physiotherapist and Yoga teacher at the Parkhotel

Gartner: 'Mayr therapies boost the

Yoga and Modern Mayr Medicine

body's own repair mechanisms. Put

people are becoming body and

Studies and surveys have shown

together.'

health aware. And that's a very good

that people who regularly practise

thing.' In fact, as a holistic method

Yoga perceive positive changes in

What is the best way to get started?

of exercise, Yoga has a very positive

themselves. They feel more relaxed,

A desire to make time for yourself

Igls, thinks this a very positive trend: 'If more and more people are practising Yoga, it means that more

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simply, they help the inner physician, and this is why Yoga and Modern Mayr Medicine work so well

Ausblick Sommer 2015

Editorial und Inhalt Ausblick Sommer Mayr summer / 2015 Yoga

Yoga@Mayr 1 August – 30 September 2015 –– The Basic Programme (see box below) –– Yoga group classes –– 2 one-to-one Yoga classes (50 mins each) –– 5 partial body massages (25 mins each) –– 1 liver compress with beeswax €1,270 for 1 week excluding accommodation

The Basic Programme Medical services –– Initial examination - integrated health check (30 mins) –– 1 medical examination - manual abdominal treatment (20 mins) –– Concluding examination (30 mins) Basic services –– Daily Kneipp treatments (leg, arm or seated contrast baths) –– Personal Modern Mayr cuisine diet plan –– Mineral water, herbal tea and base broth –– Group exercise sessions, active and passive anti-stress exercises (relaxation), lifestyle management and mental coaching –– Lectures & presentations –– Use of swimming pool, sauna and panoramic gym

and the willingness to take action for your own wellbeing are the basic requirements. After that, it's simply a matter of practise: find a teacher or a class, and just try it. Yogis are wont to say that, 'Yoga knows no age. It's never too early and never too late to take up Yoga.'

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Editorial und Inhalt Mayr summer / Golf

Healthier golf Idyllic Tyrolean meadows, challenging greens and breathtaking views across to the mighty Karwendel mountains: ideal conditions for nature-loving golfers can be found all around the picturesque town of Image: Golfclub Innsbruck-Igls

Igls at the foot of the Olympic Patscherkofel mountain. Three golf courses in a stunning Alpine setting present varying levels of difficulty, inviting passionate golfers to tee off and rise to the challenge. The Parkhotel has a very special offer for golfers who like their holidays to be restorative and far from the tumult and hurly-burly of the city.

18-hole championship course in Rinn Image: Innsbruck Tourismus

Golf@Mayr is a hole-in-one for your health – because your Health is Central. Therapeutic applications help to restore your body's acid-base balance, while individually tailored Modern Mayr cuisine rests the digestive system.

Image: Golfclub Innsbruck-Igls

9-hole 'pay & play' course at Olympia Golf Igls

9-hole course at Sperberegg in Lans

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TheMedGolf ® The Parkhotel Igls is Austria's only

–– 1 golf-specific functional analysis

TheMedGolf ® institute. TheMedGolf ®

–– 3 golf-specific training sessions to improve

is a special training programme

coordination and strength

designed to liven up your game and

–– 3 pre-shot exercise units

your health. In addition to a golf-spe-

–– 4 golf training sessions with a pro,

cific functional analysis, you complete

including range fee, balls and video analysis

three coordination and strength

workouts, giving you a total of four

€ 831 excluding accommodation and the basic

golf training sessions with a pro. A

daily rate of €77 (see the Basic Programme on page 21)

great way to improve your handicap!

TheMedGolf ® is suitable for beginners

Rinn and Lans green fee charges

as well as advanced golfers.

1 day green fee (9-hole) €35 1 day green fee (18-hole) €53 3 day green fee €127 5 day green fee €186 Good to know The Parkhotel Igls' chipping green, which was built and is maintained to golf course standards, opens up additional exercise opportunities – ideal for chipping and putting practice.

Golf@Mayr 1 June – 31 August 2015 –– The Basic Programme (see page 21), including group golf lessons –– 3 day green fee (for Rinn and Lans) –– 5 partial body massages (25 mins each) –– 1 liver compress with beeswax

€1,210 for 1 week excluding accommodation Individual services (on request) • Golf training session with a pro (60 mins) • Golf taster lesson (90 mins) • Beginners proficiency certificate course (12–14 lessons)

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Editorial und Inhalt Mayr summer / Golf

A Q&A with Hanni Gartner Hanni Gartner is a qualified health coach at the Parkhotel Igls. Her therapeutic approach is based on the principles of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), whose training programme aims to improve the way the human body functions in relation to playing golf.

Guests on your training programme improve the way their body functions specifically for the game of golf.

But is golf a healthy sport?

Yes, definitely; golf is a very healthy sport. Take cardiovascular health as an example: golf is ideal, especially for people over 50.

The rotational movement golf requires must cause enormous strain?

Overdoing it and not moving correctly should be avoided, whatever the sport. Given moderate levels of exertion, golf has a positive effect on cardiovascular problems, metabolic disorders and obesity. Furthermore, the right training benefits the muscles of the back, shoulder and core.

What are the results of your training programme?

We restore the balance between body and movement.

In order to carry out a golf swing that is gentle on the musculoskeletal system, it is necessary for flexibility, strength and stability to be in harmony. Wellbeing and a person's game are negatively affected if any one of the three components is not working properly. That's what we work on, and that's how we get great results.  

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Editorial und Inhalt® Mayr summer / Feldenkrais

More scope for movement We are holding another two special Feldenkrais ® @Mayr weeks this year.

The first week, from 7 to 14 June, will be taught in German by Carmen Neurauther, while the second week, from 14 to 21 June, is for our international guests and will be taught in English by Marion Schröger. Explore your physical capabilities, break old movement patterns, and enhance your wellbeing with the help of 10 Feldenkrais ® lessons. The Feldenkrais ® method is centred on a way of learning that is based on our own bodies, as we develop and repeat

Image: Feldenkrais Verband Österreich

successful movement variants and eliminate any flaws in our movement.

'Simple is best' is a principle that is also at the core of the Feldenkrais ®

Feldenkrais®@Mayr 7 – 14 June (German) 14 – 21 June 2015 (English)

method's exercises. Findings from neurophysiology, biomechanics, psychology and education help to promote health - starting with our inner and outer attitudes. In Feldenkrais ®, the way we move is conside-

–– The Basic Programme (see page 21)

red an expression of our being and

–– 10 Feldenkrais ® lessons (50 mins

health. Specific sequences of

each, mornings and afternoons)

movement make use of the power

–– 5 partial body massages (25 mins

of self-reflection to make us aware

each)

of poor posture as we simultaneous-

–– 1 liver compress with beeswax

ly work to counteract them.

€1,295 for 1 week excluding accommodation Weeks can be booked individually or together.

Feldenkrais ® lessons can also be combined with other modules.

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Editorial und Inhalt Mayr De-Stress

Managing stress By the end of today, the decision to read this article will have been one of around 20,000 choices you have made. This is the number of major, minor, conscious and unconscious decisions an adult makes each day.

We have never had so much choice

deeply stressed. Sadly, very few

– which is fantastic, but increases

people ever acquire adequate

the demands made on our minds

mechanisms for coping with stress.

and bodies as we strive to maintain

This is where our treatment

our ability to make decisions and

methods come into their own. As an

remain mentally agile. We've all been there: full schedule, no time, 24/7 availability, a fast-paced work

‘Everyone has experienced stress –

environment ... This soon leads to

sadly, very few people ever

pressure and high levels of mental

acquire adequate mechanisms for

and physical stress, unless you have

coping with stress’

acquired the tools that will help you deal with it. The individual can do very little about the fact that life is in constant motion. However,

active therapy, Modern Mayr Medici-

we can take steps to help us get to

ne is able to effect great things in

grips with this frantic activity. What

this area. Our Mayr De-Stress

can we do to improve the way we

therapy module combines the latest

manage stress and the constant

conventional medical methods with

pressure to perform? How can we

complementary therapies and

slow down our minds whilst at the

treatment techniques such as

same time becoming more mentally

craniosacral therapy. This allows us

agile? These are fundamental

to achieve positive and sustainable

questions answered with our new

treatment outcomes for those

Mayr De-Stress therapy module.

experiencing the effects of excessive levels of stress', explains Dr Peter

'Everyone has experienced stress,

Gartner, Medical Director at the

and there are some people who are

Parkhotel Igls.

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Editorial Inhalt Mayrund De-Stress

Mayr De-Stress –– The Basic Programme (see page 21) –– 2 full body massages or craniosacral therapy (50 mins each) –– 2 coaching sessions (50 mins each) –– 4 combination heat packs (hay flowers and moor) –– 4 partial body massages (primarily acupressure & deep tissue massages) € 1,681 per week excluding accommodation

Mayr De-Stress aims to help people achieve or restore wellbeing, exploit their full potential, work productively, and be able to deal with whatever life throws at them. Your journey to enhanced self-realisation is facilitated by means of dialogue, deep relaxation, autogenic training, mental coaching, exercise, relaxation, and a deeper understanding of your own personality.

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Editorial of und Inhalt Summer culture

TYROLEAN SUMMER OF CULTURE 2015 This summer Tyrol is once again host to numerous

MUSIC IN THE GIANT

cultural festivals whose

26 – 31 May Chamber music festival at

outstanding reputation

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

and popularity stretch far

http://kristallwelten.swarovski.com

beyond Austria's borders.

We’d be delighted to send

INNSBRUCK TANZSOMMER

you details of events or

18 June – 5 July

DANCE FESTIVAL

organise tickets during

Dance festival featuring troupes

your stay.

Dogana Hall, Congress Innsbruck

from across the world at the

www.tanzsommer.at

INNSBRUCK PROMENADE CONCERTS 8 July – 2 August Brass & military music in the courtyard of Innsbruck's Hofburg Palace

www.promenadenkonzerte.at

TYROL FESTIVAL IN ERL 9 July – 2 August Chamber music & operatic glamour set against a romantic Alpine backdrop

www.tiroler-festspiele.at

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Editorial Inhalt Summerund of culture

INNSBRUCK FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL OF DREAMS

OF EARLY MUSIC

5 – 30 August

14 July – 28 August

Festival of performing arts –

Stylus Phantasticus Renaissance

music, circus arts, chansons,

& Baroque music

cabaret & clowning – at Dogana

www.altemusik.at

Hall, Congress Innsbruck

www.festival-der-traeume.at NEW ORLEANS FESTIVAL 16 – 19 July

OUTREACH

Jazz festival in Innsbruck’s

6 – 8 August

Marktplatz

Jazz Festival, Schwaz

www.neworleansfestival.at

‘Simplicity Most Wanted’

www.outreach.at

TELFS FOLK DRAMA FESTIVAL

SPRACHSALZ

25 July – 31 August

11 – 13 September

Folk theatre (in German)

13th International Literature

www.volksschauspiele.at

Festival, held in Hall, Tyrol

www.sprachsalz.com KUFSTEIN SUMMER OF OPERETTAS

KLANGSPUREN SCHWAZ

31 July – 15 August

10 – 27 September

Operettas performed in

Festival for contemporary,

Kufstein Fortress

avant-garde music

www.operettensommer.com

www.klangspuren.at

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The artichoke

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The artichoke

THE ARTICHOKE

QUEEN OF VEGETABLES Once the preserve of the wealthy nobility, fresh articho-

himself how the Marchfeld artichoke is grown. Highest

kes are a delicious treat. Gourmets around the world

quality produce is fundamental to the standard of

appreciate the slightly bitter flavour of the fist sized flow-

Modern Mayr cuisine at Parkhotel Igls, and only the very

er heads. Artichokes are harvested when the buds are

best - preferably home grown - is selected.

still closed - if the bud is allowed to develop further it turns into a large, purple flower. At this point, it is no lon-

Born into a farming family, Stephanie Theuringer's passi-

ger edible but does make a sensational floral display.

on for growing vegetables began early in life. On holiday in the Mediterranean she grew to love the delicious arti-

The artichoke has its origins in North Africa, but by the

chokes she tried there.

14th century it had conquered the entire Mediterranean region. Today, artichokes are imported to Austria throug-

When in 2003, the artichoke was named 'medicinal plant

hout the year, originating mainly from Spain, Italy, France

of the year', she concluded it was time to start growing

and Egypt.

them herself. Much to everyone's amazement, she did extremely well with her first harvest. Today the Theurin-

As the thistle like plant is not hardy, its successful culti-

ger family's field of artichokes covers ten acres of land

vation at Marchfeld near Vienna in Austria is remarkable.

with 18,000 plants. The noble vegetable is gently harves-

Parkhotel Igls’ chef, Markus Sorg, decided to see for

ted by hand to make sure that the delicate flowers are not damaged.

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The artichoke

THE ARTICHOKE'S MEDICINAL PROPERTIES The health benefits of artichokes have been well known for a very long time, and even the ancient Greeks valued it as a medicinal plant. While only the petals and the heart are used in the kitchen, the parts that we throw away, the leaves and roots, are of particular importance in naturopathy.

The artichoke stimulates the appetite, aids digestion and has been shown to lower cholesterol. Eating artichokes inhibits the formation of cholesterol in the liver cells.

To prepare artichokes

They contain cynarin, a bitter substance that stimulates the metabolism of the liver and gallbladder.

Wash the artichokes under cold running water.

THE SECRET OF COOKING ARTICHOKES

Have a large chopping board and a small knife

Cooking artichokes requires some basic knowledge, but

the artichoke.

ready. Grasp the artichoke by the stalk, lay it on the chopping board and cut off the top third of

with a few tricks they are easy to prepare.

Then hold the artichoke firmly and remove the Make sure the artichokes you buy are fresh and use them

stalk with a twist.

as soon as possible. Fresh artichokes feel firm and plump,

Use a knife to remove the green petals of the

and their greenish or bluish-purple petals are closed and

artichoke until you reach the pale yellow inner

free of any brown spots.

layer.

The lower fleshy parts of the petals and hearts are edible.

Bit by bit, cut off more of the artichoke's large

The inedible, hairy choke is discarded once peeled away

green petals. It is advisable to turn the artichoke

from the base. Some smaller artichoke varieties can be

by a few centimetres after every cut. Only ever

eaten whole.

work in small sections.

Thoroughly clean the artichoke with the small knife, especially around the neck of the stalk.

Swiftly rub the artichoke all over with lemon juice to preserve its colour. Use a small pointed spoon to scrape the hairy choke from the centre of the artichoke.

Although the heart is considered the best part of the artichoke, the petals are equally delicious, especially with dips. The petals are plucked from the cooked artichoke, dipped in a sauce and the lower part of the petal is scraped off with the teeth. The heart is then eaten whole. Alternatively, the heart can be stuffed, gratinated, or made into a soup.

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The artichoke

Markus Sorg is head chef at Parkhotel Igls

Artichoke gratin with lamb's lettuce & sheep's milk yoghurt dip Serves 4:

Preparation:

4 medium artichokes

Thinly slice the prepared artichoke hearts (see box)

1 small to medium potato – about 100g

and the potato. Brown the artichokes and potato in a

250 ml coconut milk

little olive oil, season and add the coconut milk. Bring

Salt, black pepper & nutmeg

to the boil and reduce for about 30 seconds, set aside

50 g sheep's cream cheese

and leave to cool a little. Fold the cream cheese into the

Lamb's lettuce to garnish

artichoke and potato mixture and bake in a preheated

Olive oil

oven at 160°C for around 20 minutes. Garnish with the lamb’s lettuce.

Sheep's milk yoghurt dip: 250 ml sheep's milk yoghurt

For the sheep's milk yoghurt dip, mix together the

Salt & pepper

ingredients and serve with the gratin.

Juice & zest of a lemon

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Did you know that ...

Did you know that ... … our internal clock controls the hormones (serotonin and melatonin) that regulate a variety of human functions such as sleep, appetite and mood. Sunshine and brightness stimulate the production of serotonin, which enhances drive and wellbeing.

… OUR POSTURE IS AFFECTED

BY INTENSE FERMENTATION AND PUTREFACTION IN THE INTESTINE. A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE THAT LOOKS BEYOND SYMPTOMS HELPS TO BRING ABOUT A FULLER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR STATE OF HEALTH.

… there is a close relationship between Mayr Medicine, intestinal health and the skin's complexion.

Our emotional equilibrium is communicated by our skin: a healthy gut makes for more beautiful

… extensive insalivation and chewing predigests food before it enters the digestive tract. While you eat, a feeling of satiety results from an increase in the production of serotonin – and more serotonin means less stress.

and radiant skin.

… walking is one of the best things … exercise stimulates the metabo-

we can do for our health. Gentle

lism and allows toxins to be excreted

endurance training and regular

quicker through perspiration.

exercise of at least 70 percent of the body's muscle mass lowers high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Rates therapeutic modules

Our offers at a glance

Rates accommodation

THE BASIC PROGRAMME € 867 Single rooms € 146 – 329 A fixed component of all treatment modules and Double rooms* € 141 – 238 usually combined with a therapeutic module Suites* € 260 – 373 Parkhotel Suite (rate is for up to 5 persons) € 1,130 MAYR CLASSIC € 1,115 The ideal introduction to Modern Mayr Medicine Prices listed are per person per day including breakfast, MAYR INTENSIVE To detox and optimise overall health condition

€ 1,491

MAYR DE-STRESS Slow down and restore your energy flow

€ 1,681

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Treatment of back disorders, restores mobility

€ 1,479

HEART & CIRCULATION Counteracts health risk factors such as stress, excess weight and high blood pressure

METABOLISM & DETOX For food intolerances, allergies, burn-out and sleep disorders

€ 1,591

The Parkhotel Igls facts & figures Doctors’ surgery, treatment rooms, massage cubicles, baths department, soft pack system, sleep diagnostics, physiotherapy

€ 1,689

Indoor swimming pool with hydrotherapy jets, Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, textile sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, sun bed, beauty salon

Special offer DETOX ON THE RUN

€ 1,395

Special offer KYBUN®@MAYR

€ 1,290

Special offer MODERN MAYR MEDICAL CHECK

€ 3,508

Diagnostic module SUPER MEDICAL CHECK

€ 2,048

Diagnostic module MEN'S MEDICAL CHECK

€ 2,405

Diagnostic module PREVENTATIVE ULTRASOUND

and excluding therapy modules. *for single use upon request Price discount: 5% discount for 2 weeks, 10% discount for 3 weeks.

Meditation and relaxation rooms, lounge & library, top floor panoramic gym, fitness studio, 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, sweeping views over the Tyrolean Alps, own chipping green

€ 995

Prices listed are per person per week, excluding accommodation.

Prices for additional weeks upon request.

Prices & services valid from 26 Dec 2014 to 19 Dec 2015

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Seasonal offer l offer Specia ne m 1 Ju o r f e l b 15 availa ber 20 m e t p e – 30 S

This year, stress and everyday worries take a summer break; against the backdrop of the sun plateau’s gorgeous landscape and in bracing fresh mountain air, Parkhotel Igls awaits with an invigorating vitality programme. The Modern Mayr Medicine is a holistic method providing revitalisation and mental activation. This process requires time – this is why we recommend that guests book an optimal period of two to three weeks. Conversely, the short stay summer programme is designed as a brief time-out for physical and mental relaxation. However, it cannot replace a several week long cure.

Summer short stay programme –– 1 medical check-up (30 mins) –– 1 concluding examination (30 mins) –– 1 full body massage (50 mins) –– basic services (see page 21) –– Four therapeutic treatments – please select from the following: –– 1 partial body massage (25 mins) –– 1 body scrub with detoxing seaweed or revitalising Shangtung oil –– 1 heat pack (hay flowers or moor) –– 1 moisturising full body Cleopatra pack –– 1 continuous shower massage –– 1 metabolic detox bath –– 1 liver compress with beeswax € 745 for 4 days excluding accommodation

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