Rebirth in Nature: Clinical Fasting at Back to the Garden

Clinical fasting retreat in Puerto Rico for healing and wellness

In the green heart of Caguas, Puerto Rico, there is a place where silence becomes medicine, the pure air nourishes every cell, and time regains its true rhythm. Back to the Garden is not just a clinical fasting center: it is a sanctuary of wellness, surrounded by gardens, trails, and the constant song of nature.

The fasting program offered here is supervised by Doctors Asa and Joanna Frey, certified by the International Association of Hygienist Physicians. They have over 15 years of experience overseeing more than 2,000 fasts. This experience combines science and nature to help the body activate its self-healing mechanisms, reduce inflammation, regenerate tissues, and reverse chronic conditions that many consider irreversible.

The power of clinical fasting at Back to the Garden

Water fasting, carried out safely and under supervision, is not a recent trend. Studies published in medical journals such as The Journal of Clinical Investigation and Cell Metabolism show that prolonged fasting:

• Decreases inflammatory markers

• Improves insulin sensitivity

• Promotes autophagy, a process of cellular cleaning and regeneration

• Helps reduce blood pressure and normalize metabolic parameters

• Favors the reversal of conditions such as metabolic syndrome, hypertension, certain types of cancer, autoimmune diseases, intestinal disorders, arthritis, among others

These improvements are not just lab numbers: they translate into renewed energy, mental clarity, and a deep sense of well-being.

The farm: a healing environment

The Back to the Garden farm is itself part of the treatment. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, with walking trails, meditation areas, and resting spaces, it offers an environment free from distractions and full of calm. Here, the sound of the wind through the trees replaces city noise, and each sunrise becomes an opportunity to reconnect with oneself.

Patients like Omar, Edgar, Bill, Xotchil, and Marta have experienced remarkable transformations. Check the testimonials section to see more cases of reversal. They have not only seen objective improvements in their health but also describe a deep connection with nature and themselves during their stay.

More than a pause: a rebirth

Fasting at Back to the Garden is not simply about stopping eating: it is about halting physical and mental overload to allow the body to do what it does best—heal. The combination of medical supervision, a carefully designed natural environment, and an educational approach to holistic health creates the conditions for lasting change.

Those who return home do so with a lighter body, a calmer heart, and a renewed commitment to their own well-being.

Learn more about our center with this short introductory video, and for prices and accommodation options, click here: https://www.backtothegardenpr.com/centro-residencial

Referencias

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3. Brandhorst, S., Choi, I. Y., Wei, M., Cheng, C. W., Sedrakyan, S., Navarrete, G., ... & Longo, V. D. (2015). A Periodic Diet that Mimics Fasting Promotes Multi-System Regeneration, Enhanced Cognitive Performance, and Healthspan. Cell Metabolism, 22(1), 86–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2015.05.012

   
   

4. Wilhelmi de Toledo, F., Grundler, F., Bergouignan, A., Drinda, S., & Michalsen, A. (2019). Safety, health improvement and well-being during a 4 to 21-day fasting period in an observational study including 1422 subjects. PLoS ONE, 14(1), e0209353. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209353