The Gut as the New Brain: How Buff Medical Resort Is Leading the Future of Digestive Health
Hallmarks of the Buff Experience
MayrPrevent® certification — recognised by the International Society of F.X. Mayr Physicians
F.X. Mayr method integrated with cutting-edge diagnostics and personalised therapies
Buff GourMed cuisine — therapeutic fasting and anti-inflammatory dining as gourmet art
High-tech innovation — cardio-MRI, altitude climate rooms, gait and metabolic analysis
Holistic depth — Ayurveda, yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness woven into every programme
An Accredited Standard of Excellence
Buff Medical Resort proudly holds MayrPrevent® certification, a distinction awarded only to centres that uphold the highest standards of F.X. Mayr medicine. This independent accreditation validates Buff’s exceptional diagnostic quality, physician expertise, and holistic guest care, assuring each visitor that their wellness journey rests on an internationally recognised foundation.
A Vision for Health Span, Not Just Lifespan
Founder Hans-Jürg Buff created the resort as a refuge for the future of your health — where prevention replaces reaction, and vitality is sustained well into later years.
The philosophy rests on four integrated pillars: movement, conscious nutrition, metabolic balance, and restorative sleep. These are strengthened by mindful thinking, emotional stability, and purposeful action, resulting in a truly comprehensive model of integrative medicine.
Dr. Claas Hohmann, Medical Director, encapsulates it:
“We don’t wait for disease — we create health.”
Dr. Claas Hohmann, Medical Director of Buff Medical Resort
F.X. Mayr Therapy: Root Health, Renewed
Often called the “second brain,” the gut plays a decisive role in immune strength, emotional balance, and metabolic vitality. Buff’s approach begins with this root system, using the F.X. Mayr method — a century-old therapeutic fasting concept refined through modern science.
From the first medical examination and detailed laboratory diagnostics to manual abdominal treatments and targeted dietary guidance, every step is personalised. Guests learn conscious eating techniques, restore digestive efficiency, and rebalance the gut microbiome.
The result is not only physical rejuvenation, but an emotional and mental reset, the kind that makes long-term health sustainable.
From Gut to Whole-Body Integration
While gut health is the anchor, Buff’s programmes address the entire human system. Cardio-MRI screenings assess heart health with unmatched precision. Altitude climate rooms improve mitochondrial function, oxygen uptake, and sleep quality. Muscle diagnostics help maintain strength for mobility and independence.
This integration ensures that improvements in digestion ripple outward — enhancing cardiovascular resilience, metabolic flexibility, and neurological well-being.
Buff GourMed: Cuisine That Heals
In the Buff GourMed kitchen, therapeutic fasting meets haute cuisine. Ingredients are organic, seasonal, and often sourced from the Lake Constance region. Menus are built to be anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich, and microbiome-supportive, turning each meal into both medicine and pleasure.
Meals are enjoyed in serene dining spaces designed to encourage mindfulness, making eating an intentional, restorative ritual.
Where High-Tech Meets Human Touch
Buff combines state-of-the-art medical tools — such as 3D body scans, metabolic performance analysis, and continuous glucose monitoring — with centuries-old healing arts like Ayurveda and meditation.
This blend of clinical precision and human warmth is what Buff calls “medicine of humanity” — a practice that sees the guest as a whole person, not a set of symptoms.
Programmes for Every Stage of the Journey
BuffMed Classic — 10–21 nights focused on gut and metabolic health
BuffMed Advanced — adds comprehensive cardiac diagnostics
BuffMed Cardio — intensive three-night heart health programme
BuffMed Vitality, Sports, Relax — short stays for regeneration, performance, or balance
Each is designed for measurable results, sustained far beyond departure.
The Foundation of Health Span
In shifting the conversation from how long we live to how well, Buff places gut health at the centre of health span — the years we remain vibrant, independent, and mentally clear. With 70–80% of immune cells located in the gut, optimising digestion is a proactive step toward longevity on your own terms.
Plan Your Journey
From Büdingen Park’s flowering avenues to the restorative waters of Lake Constance, Buff Medical Resort offers a rare fusion of environment, expertise, and care.
Discover how a MayrPrevent®-certified approach can transform your health span: Buff Medical: Plan Your Stay
Quick FAQs
What is MayrPrevent® certification?
An accreditation from the International Society of F.X. Mayr Physicians recognising excellence in diagnostics, therapies, and guest care in Mayr medicine.
Is Buff only for those with existing health issues?
No — many guests come proactively to build resilience, prevent illness, and extend vitality
How is gut health linked to overall wellness?
The gut houses most of the body’s immune cells and communicates with the brain, impacting energy, mood, immunity, and longevity.
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