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Naturopathy, a booming gurus fair

2021-08-24T19:32:59.794Z


Investigation - The death of a participant in a “water fasting” workshop draws attention to this insolently successful alternative medicine. Conducive to sectarian aberrations, naturopathy is riding on the mistrust generated by the health crisis.


Riyadh had only known naturopathy for a few months: a friend first told him about it. Then he made inquiries on the Internet. He had wanted to lose weight for some time now, he did not have a very balanced diet and readily admitted it; also, when he discovers this fasting course in the peaceful setting of a pretty castle in Indre-et-Loire, his interest is sharpened. The price is high (prices range from 1,600 to over 5,000 € depending on the package), but on their website the organizers promise an unforgettable stay, both relaxing and regenerating, and here it is, therefore, a beautiful day of the month. August, who puts down his suitcases at the Château de Brou to follow a

two-week “

water fast

”.

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That is to say that Riyadh will not eat, for exactly thirteen days (the internship can last from one to six weeks), and will be content throughout his stay to drink only water.

Several weeks of fasting without medical follow-up

On site, the atmosphere is warm and relaxed.

After one

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Source: lefigaro

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