Internist · Nutritional physician · Fasting physician
Prof. Dr. Andreas Michalsen
“Modern naturopathy is grounded in science, and it is the only answer to the rising number of chronic illnesses.”
Photo: Anja Lehmann / Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin
About me
Naturopathy with a scientific foundation
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Michalsen, born in 1961 in Bad Waldsee as the son of a Kneipp physician, is an internist, nutritional physician and fasting physician.
As Professor of Clinical Naturopathy at Charité Berlin and head of the Department of Internal Medicine and Naturopathy at Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin, he researches, teaches and treats with a focus on nutritional medicine, therapeutic fasting, intermittent fasting and mind-body medicine.
At a glance
Professor of Clinical Naturopathy – Charité Berlin
Head of Internal Medicine and Naturopathy – Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin
Column “Richtig essen” – FAZ, since late 2024
Author – five books on nutrition, fasting and naturopathy
Focus areas
Research, teaching and treatment – four topics at the centre.
01
Nutritional medicine
What we eat helps decide our health and how long we live.
02
Therapeutic fasting
Fasting for several days under medical supervision – one of the oldest methods of naturopathy.
03
Intermittent fasting
Going without food at certain times of day – not a diet, but a rhythm for every day.
04
Mind-body medicine
The connection between body and mind as an integral part of treatment.
Books
Knowledge from research and practice – to read at home
Now in paperback
Ernährung – Meine Quintessenz
The essentials from research and my practice
Paperback (German) · 448 pages · €15.00
Heilen mit der Kraft der Natur
The new edition of the international bestseller, now in paperback
Paperback (German) · 300 pages · €15.00
Mit Ernährung heilen
The key to our health and a longer life
Paperback (German) · 368 pages · €14.00
Scheinfasten. Mein Masterplan.
The rejuvenation diet for vital cells and less belly fat
Paperback (German) · 144 pages · €17.99
Die Natur-Docs
The most successful naturopathic treatments for the joints
Paperback (German) · 191 pages · €12.95
Prof. Michalsen on YouTube
Fasting, nutrition and naturopathy – explained on video.
In cooperation with Insel Verlag and Naturopathy at Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin.