Parkhotel Igls, Tyrol, Austria

Guest News Parkhotel lgls autumn/winter 2012/13

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hote l leadi igls ng ‘d e s tina tio n s i n e u pa ’ rope 2012

exerCise is healthy!

Exercise is a crucial element in the philosophy of the Modern Mayr Medicine – relevant sport or exercise therapies are the key to integrated, overall health

Editorial & Contents

Contents 4

All under one roof Risk assessment for body & mind

8 The subject of exercise

An interview with Michael Multerer,

head of our exercise therapy department

dear

Guest!

Three years have passed since we reopened the Parkhotel Igls! During this time our house has constantly evolved, not least because of the constructive feedback by you – our clients. Thank you! That we are going in the right direction is also evident because of the important international

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What our doctors say on

the topic of allergies 18

Your first contact at Parkhotel Igls The Hotel Reception & the Medical Reception are the nerve centres for our clients

awards which we have received: Following the Tatler Spa Awards for the years 2010/11/12, this year it is the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards. With the highest placing in Europe and as the only house in Austria we are high up on the list of the 20 best Destination Spas worldwide – we are thrilled and proud! ‘Keep moving’ is the motto for this

20 Gift ideas from our in-house boutique

That special something for under

the Christmas tree

edition of the ParkZeit – after all physical exercise is the key to maintaining health and fitness. Our head of exercise therapy Michael Multerer explains on page 8 what you should know and look out for in this context. A proper

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Autumn & winter menu Warming dishes for the cold season

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Body shaping

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Parkhotel Igls heads up Europe’s Destination Spas 2012

health assessment should be an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and we provide the ideal environment for that – more on page 4.

We’ll keep on the move for you. Come along and join us!

Autumnal greetings from beautiful Igls

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Mag. Andrea Gnägi 3

All under one

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Risk assessment – good for body and mind

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Risk assessment for body & mind

Who has not been through the mind numbing experience of being referred from one doctor to another and one clinic to another for examinations, tests, analyses and x-rays. A lot of upheaval to finally have certainty that either it is high time to apply the emergency brakes or one can breathe easily and relax, because everything is just fine …

Here at Parkhotels Igls we are committed to looking after our clients with utmost consideration for the individual, matching their needs with our customised services. The hotel offers facilities and comforts to highest international

Modern Mayr Medical Check – a one week body screening

standards, whilst public areas are spacious, serene and invite to linger. Everything is close at hand and it takes no

What does the Modern Mayr Medical Check – the latest

more than a few minutes to be at the next appointment

diagnosis package at the Parkhotel Igls – actually entail?

or check-up.

The case history interview, physical examination and motor movement control are important initial steps to provide

‘We are well equipped to identify major health risk factors,

clarification about the client’s physical condition. In a step-

to diagnose and assess which therapy is appropriate to

by-step analysis various risk factors are either localised or

re-establish health and equilibrium’, explains Dr Peter

ruled out – an important element for the mind, as it

Gartner, Parkhotel Igls’ Medical Director. ‘Almost every

eliminates vague anxieties or unsubstantiated fears. The

examination can be undertaken here, starting with our

next step is the laboratory for examinations of blood values

routine comprehensive entry examination and going as

and vitamin D level. This is followed by ultrasound scans

far as a screening for Alzheimer‘s – involving a completely

of the abdominal organs and vessels, as well as the vessels

new technique whereby specific values are determined

supplying the brain (carotid artery), the thyroid gland, the

using magnetic resonance tomography. These are then sent

prostate (men) or breasts (women) including an elastography

to Hamburg in digital format, where they are analysed

for early cancer detection. Subject to case history and age,

with highly sophisticated software.’

a gastroscopy or colonoscopy may be performed and lung

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Risk assessment for body & mind function measured. Finally, the heart is examined in an

We hear repeatedly from our clients, that their body gave

ECG at rest and ECG stress assessment, with a specialised

them signals to pay more attention to themselves, to take

computer tomography providing highly accurate

some personal time out or at least to do themselves some

information about the condition of the coronary vessels.

good by enjoying some rest and a few spa treatments. They usually didn’t think they were ill but felt they were in need

This medical check is augmented with an appraisal of

of relaxation, taking the opportunity to have clarification

the musculoskeletal system and our highly qualified

about a few minor health complaints. In most cases, the

physiotherapists are on hand to help increase the muscle

Modern Mayr therapy with our signature gourmet diet

and tendon mobility. Last but not least this comprehensive

leads to a clearly perceivable improvement of overall

assessment includes personal fitness training sessions and

wellbeing. The combination of exercise, relaxation training

five full body massages.

and a stress management programme – also encompassing aspects of lifestyle management and coaching – is a solid foundation for behavioural corrections.

Obtaining a clear picture

The Mayr therapy is built on assuming personal responsibility, being mindful and exercising self-control.

The behavioural scientist and Nobel Laureate Konrad

A client’s actual state of health becomes clearer with each

Lorenz clearly related to human fallibility when he

examination and each positive test result eliminates fear

observed, ‘Said is not heard, heard is not understood,

of illness. Should the diagnosis reveal a pathological

understood is not accepted, accepted is not implemented,

development, we can take immediate action and treatment

once implemented is not necessarily maintained for life.’

can be initiated. The major advantage of this form of

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examination is that the client is analysed from more than just one perspective and the amalgamation of results produces a highly accurate overview.

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New arrangement

Modern Mayr Medical Check for one week: € 3,465 (including Basic Programme, not including room rate) Introductory rate until 15 December 2012: € 3,200

– Entry examination and comprehensive health check-up (30 min.)

– Medical check-up and manual abdominal treatment (20 min.)

– Final examination (30 min.)

– Extensive blood tests including hormone status – Urine test – Blood health check (dark field) – 1 Bioimpedance measurement; i.e., cell mass, body fluid and body fat – Ultrasound of abdominal organs and vessels – Ultrasound of brain-supply vessels (carotid) – Ultrasound of thyroid gland – Ultrasound of prostate and testes or female breasts – ECG at rest and under pressure – Echocardiography

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– 1 Spirometry (lung function) – 1 Oxidative stress measurement – 1 Physiotherapy diagnosis with Kinetic check (80 min.)

– 1 Physiotherapy (25 min.)

– 1 Personal training session (50 min.)

– 1 Personal training session (25 min.)

– 5 Full massages, each 50 min.

– Daily hydrotherapy treatments (Kneipp Circuit) – Modern Mayr cuisine adapted to individual diet requirements – Mineral water, herbal tea & vegetable base broth – Group exercise & relaxation training – Presentations & information sessions – Free use of pool, sauna & gym facilities

Editorial und Inhalt

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Exercise

The subject of

exercise

Exercise – some people are completely hooked and others simply cannot be bothered. The former know why they do it, the latter are unaware of what can be achieved by regular exercise. Exercise is a key element in Modern Mayr Medicine at Parkhotel Igls.

Reason enough to take a closer look at this subject.

Michael Multerer, our head of exercise therapy, is on hand to answer questions.

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Regular exercise – the emphasis is on regular – is directly related to motivation

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Nordic Walking is an integral part of our programme

Mr Multerer, what is so healthy about exercise?

Is there a magic formula for success through exercise?

One well documented major factor is that it increases life

It is without doubt variety! We humans like to stay in our

expectancy. A long-term study by Copenhagen University

‘comfort zone’, yet we only progress and learn when we

Clinic has demonstrated that regular exercise leads to

move out of this comfort zone and do something completely

women living 5.7 years and men 6.3 years longer. The right

different – by trying out new types of exercise, intensity

kind of exercise contributes significantly to the success of

and scale. This creates a stimulus which converts into an

the Mayr therapy and simultaneously it increases overall

organic adjustment. Intellectual learning works along the

vitality. Suitable sport and exercise therapies strengthen

same lines, at school our arithmetic skills didn’t stop at

the metabolism and help to break down surplus deposits.

2 + 2 = 4.

What would you say to a ‘couch potato’?

How do you communicate the subject of exercise to

Regular exercise – and I stress regular – is directly linked

clients at Parkhotel Igls?

to drive and inspiration, the most important aspect here

We motivate through variety! Anyone who has grasped the

is understanding the consequences of exercise to overall

multi-faceted benefits of exercise will enjoy it. Naturally

health. It is important to set yourself achievable goals, for

this is also subject to human ability and the example set

example weight loss within a defined period or running

by our trainers.

from A to B in a certain time or simply being fit enough to be able to play with your children or grandchildren. It is

You say that variety is important. What can clients expect

well known that the same exercise routine quickly becomes

in this context at Parkhotel Igls?

boring, therefore motivation also depends very much on

Apart from personal training sessions, the diversity comes

diversity and fun. For this reason alone it is worth keeping

in the form of 60 to 65 exercise units in our weekly

an open mind about new exercise experiences. In addition

programme. Clients are not able to take part in everything,

it is paramount to have patience with yourself and to take

neither do they have to – it is important to be selective. It

pleasure in slow but steady progress!

goes without saying that we are at clients’ disposal to help

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Exercise and support them in choosing those units which are

Last but not least, what is particularly important for you?

suitable, challenging and ideal for them. Our ‘body

For me personally it is imperative that our clients

perception training in nature’ is hugely popular, as is a

understand the essence of exercise and that they have fun

series of back exercises which can be done at home. We

doing it. Our training mission is by no means complete

also do a lot of aquatic exercises and of course the fabulous

when clients leave us to return home. We offer them an

4th floor panorama fitness room is always at your disposal.

option to contact us any time for exercise instructions,

We are mindful to offer a broad range which does not get

tips, tricks and – above all – motivation for those moments

boring and is appealing to all age groups – with focus on

when the ‘couch potato’ is in danger of gaining the upper

the cardiovascular system, strength, coordination/

hand again or indeed if professional, family or social stress

sensorimotor functions, flexibility, relaxation and the ever

may endanger motivation. At times we contact our clients

so important mental components!

after a while as a kind of ‘exercise conscience’ and to find out how they are doing. No matter how tight the schedule,

What are the biggest challenges or concerns when

in my opinion 1.5 to 2.5 hours of exercise two or three

teaching ‘exercise medicine’?

times per week is advisable and should be do-able without

As long as clients are here with us, they are in a kind of

creating any kind of additional stress. The effort involved

haven and everything seems so much easier – be it the

is quite minimal when measured against the long-term

reduced (Mayr) diet, be it the exercise. Here there are hardly

results. —

any temptations and clients are more or less taken by the hand and trained and many take the ensuing enthusiasm home with them. However, it is our experience that the frequency of exercise undertaken at the Parkhotel Igls can realistically just be kept up for a few weeks, after which most people return to their old habits. Our greatest goal is therefore to communicate the subject of exercise to our clients in such a way that they are happy to integrate it into their daily lives on a permanent basis.

Exercise with a difference

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An exercise mix with no place for boredom, suitable for all age groups and for overall fitness

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When the immune system plays havoc

An itchy rash, a tickle in the throat, watery eyes, in worse cases even respiratory distress without warning or exertion, flatulence and diarrhoea, a swelling of the limbs – it can get much worse! All these are the reactions of the immune system – well removed from normality and completely bewildering at first occurrence. Of course, a visit to the doctor is necessary and more often than not the diagnosis shows an allergy or food intolerance.

Professor Kurt Luger discussed this highly relevant subject with the medical team at Parkhotel Igls as there is a constant increase in the number of people who show these kinds of symptoms … Meticulous adherence to the principles of Mayr Medicine can provide help and alleviation as many of these complaints can be traced back to the gastrointestinal tract.

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Immune system plays havoc

Dr Peter Gartner, Medical Director of Parkhotel Igls

dr barth Type I allergy (immediate type) is by far the most frequent form of allergy. Generally speaking anaphylactic reactions range from minor skin reactions to disruption of organ function e.g. asthma, to fatal circulatory failure or anaphylactic shock! Anaphylaxias are overreactions of the immune system, triggering excessive release of mediator substances such as histamines.

Neurodermatitis is one example of a predisposition to immediate-type allergies which are genetically anchored.

Prevention is a way to avoid allergies, i.e. avoiding contact with the allergen.

Furthermore, hyposensitisation is an established part of treatment. The body is influenced in a targeted manner by a gradually increased dose of allergens.

Acute therapy mainly involves the administration of antihistamines, fattening mast cell stabilisers, cortisone and adrenalin. Early recognition of the associated symptoms can be vital and life-saving!

The most frequent emergency symptoms are: reddening of the skin, blisters or swelling of the limbs, itchy skin or mucus membranes, tickling in the throat, difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, headaches, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, restlessness, non-specific feelings of anxiety, mental stupor, accelerated or slowed down pulse, in extreme cases passing of urine or faeces, unconsciousness and respiratory arrest.

30% of the population in German-speaking countries believe they suffer from some kind of food intolerance, but just 3% of all adults have a genuine food allergy. However, the number of complaints is rising and the food industry being forced to respond.

‘In most cases we are dealing with four different types of allergies or intolerances. Research has provided excellent insight for some, but overall knowledge in connection with the different associations and sub-types of allergies and intolerances is largely insufficient. However, one thing which is certain’ says Dr Peter Gartner ‘is that all these phenomena are related to an overtaxing of the immune system.’

Type I allergy is also described as the ‘immediate type’ due to the reaction to grasses, pollen, food, etc. occurring directly after contact. Hay fever or asthma attacks after a walk through a blossoming meadow belong in this group.

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Immune system plays havoc Pseudo-allergy is the term used to describe an overreaction and symptoms similar to ‘real’ allergies without immunoglobulin mediation. These are predominantly triggered by food additives, pesticide residues or various components in medicines.

Food allergies are caused by immune reactions and in principle every food or food ingredient can trigger an allergic reaction. Milk alone contains 25 different proteins which are known to provoke allergies or intolerances.

Inherited predispositions can increase the risk and the amount of allergen intake can be a determining factor for the allergy severity. If babies are given cow milk products after weaning, this can open the door to allergies. Other contributing factors – according to Dr Gartner – are sleep deficit, mental stress and disturbed intestinal flora.

When the digestive system is unable to process fruit sugar, In recent years food intolerances have increased markedly,

it is generally due to a defect in the small intestine – mostly

above all lactose intolerance (milk sugar intolerance) and

disturbed intestinal flora. Hence the complaints are similar

fructose intolerance (fruit sugar malabsorption).

to those of lactose intolerance and frequently linked to

Lactose intolerance is caused by an enzyme defect that is

depressive moods. This is habitually coupled with an

either congenital or due to intestinal disorders. The system

intolerance of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol present in many

does not produce enough lactase, an enzyme needed to

fruits but also used in the production of sugar-free sweets.

digest milk sugar in the intestines; milk sugar molecules

A similar picture applies to histamine, an inflammatory

reach the large intestine in an unchanged form where they

substance, which is found in cheese, red wine, tomatoes,

ferment and typically cause complaints like irritable bowel

etc or is produced in the body.

syndrome with flatulence and diarrhoea, chronic fatigue, headaches, joint pain, sleep disorders, etc.

People can develop an intolerance to just about every substance. A predisposition of this kind can already develop in babies or appear as a digestion weakness in later life.

At this point mention should be made of one of the real illnesses of the intestinal mucosa, coeliac disease. It has increased fivefold in the span of 30 years due to the high gluten content in types of cereals available today. Chronic inflammatory intestinal disorders are primarily found in countries where the cereal products consumed are mostly wheat based, however please note that rye and barley also contain gluten that can cause inflammation. Please note that maize, spelt, buckwheat and rice are alternatives.

In recent years the medical department at Parkhotel Igls has focused its attention above all on the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and food intolerances. A highly successful tried-and-tested therapy involves the use of special laser acupuncture developed from classical Chinese acupuncture. Apart from allergy avoidance – no longer eating the food in question or avoiding substances which cause allergies – Modern Mayr therapy is used in particular.

The intestines are the core of the immune system, hence they should be given the highest priority. —

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Immune system plays havoc

dr koGelniG

dr sChirMer

Fructose intolerance is very much on the increase due to the enormous quantities of industrially produced foodstuffs. Fruit sugar is added to just about everything, be it yoghurts, soft drinks and as a food additive. It irritates the intestines and manifests itself in a number of symptoms – for instance flatulence and diarrhoea, head and neck aches, acute problems with the spinal column – just to name but a few. Furthermore, carbohydrate digestion disorders can lead to a serotonin deficiency – the intestines act some-how like the ‘serotonin kitchen’ of our body. Serotonin deficiency can reduce stress resistance, increases pressure and anxiety and can easily lead to depression.

The best possible remedy is to stop eating the foodstuffs in question and to embark on a healing fasting cure, or alternatively the gourmet diet according to Mayr, i.e. an intestinal regulation needs to be undertaken.

There are a number of test methods to identify allergies and food intolerances – blood and skin tests are the most common. In the case of the skin prick test, the suspected substance is applied to the skin and introduced into the skin with a fine needle prick. Lactose and fructose intolerances are normally measured with a respiratory air test whereby even small amounts of nontaken up sugar can be recorded as exhaled hydrogen.

At Parkhotel Igls medical department we also use an ‘applied Kinesiology’ bioenergy test: with the help of an electronic instrument information about various substances is delivered to the body in form of electromagnetic vibrations. If any of these pieces of information is negative, it leads to clearly visible muscle weakening.

The advantage of this test is that any substance – whether food, pollen, cosmetics, medicine or animal hair – can be tested and the results available immediately.

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Receptions

Your first contact at Parkhotel Igls

The two reception desks at Parkhotel Igls are the initial contact points for our clients

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Rezeptionen

Our Hotel Reception Manager Dagmar Schwarz is always happy to answer your questions

Carina Vuga is in charge of the Medical Reception and coordinates the therapy programme for our clients

Hotel Reception

Medical Reception

‘On arrival guests invariably head to the Hotel Reception,

The Medical Reception is the key interface between guests,

this is the main point of welcome and sets the tone for the

doctors & therapists. This is where all medical services are

stay. This first personal contact is hugely important for us

planned and integrated into a treatment plan tailored to

and it cannot be given too much emphasis’ explains

the individual needs of each client. ‘It is important to ensure

Dagmar Schwarz, Reception Manager at Parkhotel Igls. A

that our clients have a stress-free timetable of treatments

combination of warmth and professionalism is the

– be they medical examinations, physiotherapy, massages,

prerequisite for the entire team, always striving to comply

exercise sessions, relaxing body wraps or Kneipp treatments

with clients’ wishes quickly and without fuss. Apart from

in the bath section’, explains Carina Vuga, Medical Reception

providing proactive and individual support to our clients,

Manager. Together with her team she tackles the – by no

the Hotel Reception attends to various administrative

means easy – task of coordinating the clients’ wishes and

tasks including preparation of menus in different

doctors’ specifications. In addition she ensures smooth

languages and preparation and printing of weekly

procedure throughout, prepares herbal tea, looks after

schedules. ‘We also pay particular attention to evaluating

medication and is on hand to offer advice for minor (and

the clients’ questionnaires because they give us

sometimes major) ailments. In a conversation after the

considerable insight into how we can adapt and improve

client’s initial medical examination, the team at the Medical

our services’, stresses Dagmar Schwarz.

Reception provides the guest with detailed information about the course of suggested treatment and costs. They explain the relationship between individual treatments and also offer advice on what additional medical services are available at the Parkhotel Igls. —

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Editorial und Inhalt

Gift ideas

from our in-house boutique Spoil your friends with a Christmas gift from the Parkhotel Igls! We offer bespoke gift boxes (30x30x10 cm), especially made for us by the ‘Youth at Work’ charity and large enough to hold four or five items. You may wish to give someone special a gift voucher for a stay at the Parkhotel Igls or choose some hand-picked treats. We are happy to advise you – just call or send us an email.

We’d be delighted to prepare a quote for a tailor made parcel with products or services according to your individual wishes. All that remains for you to do is to choose!

A few examples from our range: – ‘F.X.Mayr für Gourmets’ cookery book – Homemade jam, 340 g – Sesame crispbread, 150 g The Parkhotel Igls signature gift box:

– Pumpkin seeds, 500 g

– Our cookery book ‘F. X. Mayr für

– Sunflower seeds, 200 g

Gourmets’: delicious recipes and

– Gofio flour (maize), 500 g

fabulous illustrations of dishes

– Spelt ribbon noodles, 250 g

from our executive chef Markus

– Styrian pumpkin seed oil, 500 ml

Sorg – simple and easy to follow

– Native olive oil, 500 ml

with invaluable tips on all aspects

– Argan oil, 250 ml

of Modern Mayr cuisine

– Linseed oil, 250 ml

– Cold-pressed olive oil from the Hartlieb company, 500 ml – Alpine herbal tea, 100 g – Spice mill filled with rock salt

– ‘Hildegard broth’ (yeast free), 400 g – Spice mill filled with rock salt, Thai galangal, ginger or cardamom – A selection of infusions such as Alpine herbal, bedtime mix, etc

Price: € 89 plus postage

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autuMn &winter Menu The days are growing shorter and the nights are getting chillier.

Time for a delicious three-course meal to warm body and soul.

Pumpkin-orange soup with coconut milk and curry — Saddle of venison in wholemeal bread dumpling with carrot-ginger confit — Spelt flour crêpes with a filling of fig, sheep’s milk cream cheese and forest honey filling

— Menu for 4 people by Markus Sorg

Autumn & winter menu: Starter

puMpkin-oranGe soup with CoConut Milk and Curry 270 g pumpkin (musquee pumpkin or butternut squash) 10 g butter 1 tbsp yellow curry powder Salt and pepper Ground nutmeg 100 ml orange juice, freshly squeezed 500 ml base broth (see p 18 of ‘F.X. Mayr für Gourmets’ cookery book) 200 ml coconut milk, unsweetened 2 tbsp argan oil

Peel pumpkin, remove seeds and surplus fibre and cut into small pieces. Melt butter in a casserole, add pumpkin pieces and sauté until translucent.

Season with curry powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Add orange juice and simmer until lightly reduced.

Pour in broth and cook over low heat until pumpkin has softened (6 to 8 min.) Stir in coconut milk and argan oil and purée in a blender until smooth.

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Autumn & winter menu: Main course

saddle oF venison wrapped in wholeMeal bread duMplinG with CarrotGinGer ConFit VENISON Fleur de Sel 5 peppercorns 5 juniper berries 20 ml olive oil 500 g saddle of venison, fully trimmed, bones removed BREAD DUMPLING 400 g wholemeal bread, several days old and hardened 100 g white bread, dried and cut into small cubes

1 tbsp pine nuts 2 eggs, separated 300 ml soy milk 1 small bunch of parsley Oregano Ground nutmeg Salt and pepper Peel of 1 organic lemon Juice of ½ orange 100 ml olive oil 1 pear 200 g yogurt Salt and pepper

Crush salt, pepper and juniper berries in a pestle and mortar. Add olive oil and mix until well combined. Rub this marinade into the venison and leave to rest for half an hour (do not refrigerate).

Then brown meat on all sides in a little hot olive oil and set aside. For the bread dumpling, cut wholemeal and white bread into 1 cm cubes. Heat a little olive oil in a pan, add bread cubes and pine nuts and sauté until lightly browned. Place bread and nut mixture into a bowl, add egg yolks, soy milk, freshly chopped parsley, spices and lemon peel and stir until well blended. Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat until stiff, then fold into the bread mixture. Place batter onto a moistened kitchen towel and put venison in the centre. Fold up and roll into a log shape so that the meat is

completely covered with the batter. Squeeze both ends tight, then tie towel on both ends with kitchen twine, submerge in a large pot with boiling water and cook vigorously for about 18 minutes. Once cooked, remove dumpling from water and set aside to rest for about 5 minutes. Then remove the kitchen towel and cut the dumpling into even slices with a sharp knife. Pour orange juice into a measuring cup and carefully add olive oil so that the oil forms a separate layer on top of the juice. Finely grate pear into the measuring cup. Fold in yogurt, season with salt and pepper and purée to a fine texture with a hand blender.

CARROT-GINGER CONFIT 750 g organic carrots Fresh ginger root, approx. 2 cm Vanilla pod (Tahiti or Bourbon) Fleur de Sel

Freshly ground black pepper Freshly ground cumin 1 tsp cane sugar Juice of 2 limes 40 ml argan oil

Peel and trim carrots, quarter lengthwise and cut into 1 cm cubes. Peel ginger and cut into paper thin slices. Depending on potency of your vanilla pod, scrape the seeds or ‘vanilla caviar’ from about half or one third of the vanilla pod. Place diced carrots, ginger, vanilla seeds and pod into a pot and marinate with salt, pepper, cumin, cane sugar and the freshly squeezed lime juice. Cover marinated carrots with water and cook over medium heat until tender but still firm. Remove two thirds of the carrot cubes and set aside, cook the rest until soft. Remove the vanilla pod and purée the cooked carrots to a fine consistency.

Then whisk in the oil until the texture is thick and creamy. Shortly before serving, add the reserved carrot cubes into the mixture and heat through.

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Editorial und Inhalt

Autumn & winter menu: Dessert

spelt Flour CrÊpes with FiG, sheep’s Milk CreaM Cheese and Forest honey FillinG 1 large handful of spelt flakes A pinch of sugar for caramelising FOR THE BATTER 200 ml milk 50 ml double cream 50 ml sparkling water 3 tbsp spelt flour 4 tbsp sieved plain wheat flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cornflour 3 eggs 300 g sheep’s milk cream cheese 3 figs Butter or oil for frying

In a non-stick pan, heat spelt flakes without oil until they are just starting to crackle. Sprinkle with sugar to caramelise but make sure that the flakes do not stick together. Remove from heat, spread on a plate and set aside to cool.

For the batter, place milk, cream and sparkling water into a bowl and mix with the spelt and wheat flour. Stir in sugar and cornflour. Beat in eggs and blend until well combined. Set aside to rest for 10 to 15 min. Place cream cheese into bowl, cut figs into quarters, peel and add to the cream cheese.

Crush figs with a fork and mix with cream cheese.

Heat up a pan and brush with a little butter or oil.

Pour in the batter, so that the base of the pan is covered to make thin and round crêpes. Sprinkle with caramelised spelt flakes, allow to set for a short time and then flip over to cook other side.

Fill crêpes with the fig and cream cheese mixture, drizzle with honey and serve.

Honey

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Body shaping

Who doesn’t enjoy a visit to a chic thermal spa or a day on fashionable beach? But for many women this is the worst nightmare scenario because their swimming costume reveals the dreaded dimples on thighs and buttocks. However cellulite does not simply have to be endured – the Parkhotel Igls can effectively reduce it with detox body treatments based on Modern Mayr Medicine and with their recommended healthy diet from the Modern Mayr cuisine.

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Body shaping The regeneration of the entire digestive system is at the

Detox Terra-Vit body wrap

core of the Modern Mayr Medicine, whereby the organism

The lymphatic system is intensely stimulated by bandages

is meticulously detoxified by means of diet and therapy

and active ingredients; connective tissue is drained and

– this reduces the typical cellulite dimples. Detoxifying

detoxified. Minerals, salts, healing earth and soil extracts

body treatments are an integral element of the holistic

activate the metabolism, encourage toxin elimination and

method in Modern Mayr Medicine.

induce relaxation. Combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, these minerals show a significant

During the detox process toxins are eliminated via the

improvement in the appearance of the skin.

normal cleansing system – intestines, kidneys and lungs – but also via the largest organ of the human body – the

Body wrap (or anti-cellulite wrap)

skin. This element plays a major role in metabolism and

Highly active ingredients such as bio-available salts,

toxin excretion and results in a tighter, radiant skin. Make

healing earth and sea mud are applied to legs, stomach,

cellulite a thing of the past!

buttocks and arms and wrapped in a special foil. This intensive, fast-acting wrap stimulates metabolism and

Oil exfoliation

simultaneously encourages circulation. —

The Parkhotel Igls offers an oil exfoliation as an additional pre-treatment. It rids the skin of dead cells and stimulates the circulation, thereby preparing the skin for optimal absorption of the effects of the body wrap.

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Parkhotel Igls heads up Europe’s Destination Spas 2012 Condé Nast Traveller readers endorse the Austrian Health Retreat Condé Nast Traveller, the UK based

Thailand, India and the Caribbean. It is

leading magazine for luxury travel, has

the only Austrian entry amongst the 20

just published their Readers’ Travel

spas which are recommended by Condé

Awards 2012, an annual survey in which

Nast Traveller readers and the first time

the readers decide the ‘Best of the Best’

ever that Parkhotel Igls achieves this

in worldwide travel. In their October

distinction with an overall mark of 84.75.

2012 edition Condé Nast Traveller

The internationally highly regarded

presents the world top 100 in 27 different

Awards are solely determined by the

categories (www.cntraveller.com).

votes and comments of Condé Nast Travellers’ readers and are without

In the category ‘Destination Spas’

doubt amongst the most desirable

worldwide the Health Retreat Parkhotel

awards in international luxury travel.

Igls achieved the highest rating in

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Europe, placed in 5th position after Bali,

May I introduce myself I’m Brigitte Kraxner – qualified massage

they can turn to us for a little chat and

therapist and spa attendant. I have been

that we are here to listen. It makes me

working at Parkhotel Igls since 2001 and

really happy to know that the visit to our

was appointed head of the bath section

spa department is the highlight of the

in 2006. Currently the team consists of

day for many of our clients. A sense of

five reliable and well coordinated

humour and a convivial atmosphere are

therapists – courteous, conscientious

essential for the wellness routine and

and professional. We offer a wide-

contribute to the overall feel-good factor.

ranging therapy programme from

Away from work I love to spend time in

Kneipp treatments, a choice of body

the fabulous nature here in Tyrol. I like

wraps and body packs to a series of bath

to hike, potter around in my garden and

applications. I consider it of utmost

care for all kinds of animals. I also love

importance that we give absolute

travelling and going to concerts and

priority to treating our clients with

exhibitions whenever an opportunity

sensitivity, care and compassion. I feel

arises. —

it is imperative that our clients know

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Overview of our treatment modules Prices Medical arrangements the basiC proGraMMe A fixed component for all treatment modules and normally combined with a therapy module

€ 830

Mayr-ClassiC The ideal introduction to Modern Mayr Medicine

€ 1,070

Mayr-intensive To detox and optimise overall health condition

€ 1,420

MusCuloskeletal systeM Treatment of back and joint discomfort, to rediscover ease of movement

€ 1,420

heart & CirCulation To counteract predominant health risk factors such as stress, overweight, high blood pressure

€ 1,640

MetabolisM & detox Recommended for food intolerances, allergies, burn-out & sleep disorders

€ 1,610

Tariffs Single rooms Double rooms* Suites*

€ 139 – 314 € 134 – 227 € 211 – 356

Prices listed are per person per day including breakfast, excluding therapy modules *for single use upon request Price reduction: 5% discount from 2 weeks, 10% discount from 3 weeks

The Parkhotel Igls Facts & Figures Doctors’ surgery, treatment rooms, massage cubicles, baths section, sleep diagnostics, physiotherapy

special offer detox on the run

€ 1,250

special offer Modern Mayr MediCal CheCk

€ 3,465

diagnostic module super MediCal CheCk

Meditation and relaxation rooms, loggia with reading corners, top floor panoramic fitness room, gymnastics room, lounge with open fireplace, lecture room

€ 1,970

51 rooms & suites, all with balconies overlooking our natural park with mature and young lime, birch and spruce trees and sweeping views over the Tyrolean Alps

Prices listed are per person per week, excluding room rates Prices for additional weeks upon request Prices & services valid from 26 December 2012 to 30 November 2013

Indoor swimming pool with hydrotherapy, Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, textile sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, sun bed, cosmetics department

Annual closure from 16 to 25 December 2012 Parkhotel Igls is open until 15 December – why not spend some reflective Advent days with us to get ready for the festive season? During Christmas we are available by phone and look forward to welcoming you again from 26 December onwards.

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ParkZeit NY Eve arrangement

New Year 2012

Offer valid for 10 days with arrival either on 26 or 27 December 2012

New Year’s Celebrations with a difference at Parkhotel Igls!

Lose weight and slow down with Modern Mayr cuisine After all the indulgences of the Christmas season the body needs a little time to readjust – exactly the kind of thing to do here at Parkhotel Igls and no better time to do it than straight after Christmas. Our highly qualified team and the unique atmosphere of our ‘House in the Park’ are an ideal backdrop for a detox programme based on Modern Mayr Medicine – still leaving plenty of room for enjoyment at this festive time and the turn of the year.

This year we have put together a winter programme full of diversity – enjoy a festive yet calm ambience as we look forward to the New Year. Let us tempt you to a delicious, yet very healthy buffet on New Year’s Eve, based on the principles of Modern Mayr cuisine and in complete harmony with the nutritional levels of our programme. In between courses you will be entertained by Urs Rudin, a popular and famous sand painter – his creations are pure magic. A torch-lit walk just before midnight is a fitting opportunity to bid farewell to the old year and to raise the glasses for a toast to the New Year 2013!

– Entry examination and comprehensive health checkup (30 min.)

– 3 Medical check-ups and manual abdominal treatment (20 min.)

– Final examination (30 min.)

– Bioimpedance measurement; i.e., cell mass, body fluid and body fat – Extensive blood tests or blood health check (dark field) – 5 Partial massages, each 25 min.

– 3 Full massages, each 50 min.

– 3 Liver compresses with beeswax – Daily hydrotherapy treatments (Kneipp Circuit) – Modern Mayr cuisine adapted to individual diet requirements – Mineral water, herbal teas & vegetable base broth – Group exercise & relaxation training, lifestyle management & mental group coaching

– Presentations & information sessions – Free use of the pool, sauna & gym with stunning panoramic views – Snowshoe excursion or winter walk – Curling – Bergisel Qualification Ski-jumping – Walking Biathlon – Entertaining and relaxing New Year’s Eve with Modern Mayr cuisine buffet, fascinating sand paintings & torch-lit 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

€1,760 plus room rate from €1,340 per person

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