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Giardino Hotels – Longevity In The Mountains

Written by Nina Zeller on . No Comments on Giardino Hotels – Longevity In The Mountains

Longevity is a term that you come across almost everywhere now. And when a hotel is involved, longevity meets lifestyle. Hotels are places of encounter. You meet other guests, other cultures – and sometimes also pioneering approaches. For example, those that can make it possible to live as long and healthy a life as possible. C&C author Nina Zeller gives an insight into the Luxury Longevity program at Giardino Hotels in Switzerland. Longevity means living a healthy life for as long as possible. This is the approach taken by longevity research. It is primarily about lifestyle; what we eat, how often we exercise, how stressed we feel and how well we sleep. This individual part, together with modern medical methods, can extend our personal health span. So what counts is not getting as old as possible, but staying healthy for as long as possible. What is the best way to support your own vitality? You can learn this at special retreats such as the Luxury Longevity program at the family-run Giardino Hotels. Two of the three Swiss hotels regularly welcome experts from the fields of biohacking, epigenetics, anti-ageing and metabolic medicine and invite guests to learn all about their health. Longevity in an alpine winter landscape or Mediterranean flair At the same time, participants can enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings during their stay. At the five-star Giardino Mountain Hotel Giardino Mountain in St. Moritz in the Engadine, it is a wintery mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks that, in combination with healthy cuisine and pretty rooms in Alpine chic, promises lasting relaxation. Further south, in the luxurious Giardino Ascona Giardino Ascona , not far from the picturesque Lake Maggiore, you are surrounded by Italian flair and a mild Mediterranean climate. Both hotels also have a dipiù spa. A successful area where you can be pampered with massages and facials or enjoy holistic Ayurveda treatments. Pools and saunas complete the wellness offer and provide an extra dose of deep relaxation – true to the Italian name “dipiù”, which means “more”. Movement, breathing, well-being Daily yoga classes are also an integral part of the Giardino Longevity programs. Diana Nicoli. from Switzerland is an expert in this field. She has been practicing asanas for over 20 years and not only holds yoga and meditation classes as part of the multi-day retreats, but also lectures on breathing techniques. “Relaxing in everyday life is extremely important for our mental and physical health.… weiterlesen

Longevity And Hydrogen: How The Power Of The Smallest Molecule Slows Down The Ageing Process

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Longevity occupies medical science like no other topic. The desire not only to live long, but above all to live healthily, has gained enormously in importance in recent years. In the beauty and wellness sector, the focus is no longer solely on external appearance, but increasingly also on the question of how to maintain inner vitality, regeneration and resilience into old age. Longevity and anti-ageing are also topics that Jürgen Jansen has been working on intensively for years. He has specialized in alternative methods of self-healing, in particular the use of hydrogen and Brown’s gas regulation. Why ageing concerns us Ageing is a natural process, but it is not the same for everyone. While some people are still bursting with energy at the age of 70, others struggle much earlier with chronic complaints, loss of energy and aesthetic changes such as ageing skin and wrinkles. There are many causes: genetics, lifestyle, environmental factors and psychosocial influences. However, longevity research today pursues one central goal: to extend healthy ageing. This means not only living longer, but above all spending more years in good health and with a high quality of life. Cell ageing and oxidative stress A decisive factor in ageing is the progressive damage to our cells. Free radicals, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) play a central role in this process. These highly reactive molecules are produced in the body as natural by-products of metabolism, but their numbers are increased by environmental toxins, stress, an unbalanced diet or UV radiation. When there is an excess of these aggressive molecules, we speak of oxidative and nitrosative stress. This leads to damage to proteins, lipids and DNA, which ultimately accelerates the ageing process and increases the risk of various diseases. Molecular hydrogen as a new element in the anti-ageing concept This is where molecular hydrogen (H2) comes in. Although hydrogen is the lightest and simplest element in the universe, it has only been the focus of medical research for a few years. Studies indicate that H2 has remarkable antioxidant potential without disrupting the natural redox processes in the body. Hydrogen can selectively neutralize harmful free radicals, such as the hydroxyl radical, and thus curb cell damage. It also reduces the level of peroxynitrite, a particularly harmful reactive nitrogen metabolite. Through these mechanisms, hydrogen helps to protect the cell from premature deterioration. Longevity through telomere protection and cell renewal Of particular interest in longevity research is the effect of molecular hydrogen on telomeres.… weiterlesen

Tested for you: „Longevity Bundle“ from Avea

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Longevity, a term that is currently on everyone’s lips. But what is actually behind it? Longevity science aims to add healthy, vibrant years to your life and improve your quality of life. Personal lifestyle plays an important role in this, as a balanced diet, regular exercise and stress management significantly increase longevity. However, certain dietary supplements can also have a supportive effect. Longevity for the cells A tiny molecule called NAD+ has an important function here. It is a coenzyme that is found in every cell and is important for energy metabolism, DNA repair and gene expression. A higher NAD+ level is associated with longevity and less age-related degradation. Unfortunately, however, NAD+ levels decrease with age or with certain lifestyles. This means that this also has a negative impact on vital cell functions. NMN boosts NAD+ NMN is a vitamin B3 derivative that is considered a precursor to NAD+ and offers a promising approach to optimizing NAD+ levels in the body and thus slowing down cell ageing. Many supplement manufacturers are taking advantage of this. Avea’s NMN supplement with advanced Uthever® NMN has been shown to be effective in clinical studies and is also 99% pure. My test of the trio I tested the “Longevity Bundle” from Avea in Switzerland for four weeks. A trio consists of three different products: 30 sachets of the Collagen Activator, a jar of 30 capsules of NMN, the precursor of NAD+, and a jar of 30 booster capsules containing various anti-ageing substances such as ubiquinol (coenzyme Q10), resveratrol, pterostilbene, nicotinamide (vitamin B3) and much more. I follow the guide for daily intake: every morning I take one NMN and one booster capsule, usually after breakfast, which I tend to skimp on except at the weekend. I take the Collagen Activator with Colgevity 8,400 mg (L-glycine 5,000 mg, L-hydroxyproline 1,700 mg, L-proline 1,700 mg), calcium alpha ketoglutarate 1,000 mg, algae powder 200 mg (provides astaxanthin 4 mg) 1-2 hours before going to bed every day. The glycine also promotes restful sleep. I dissolve the contents of the sachet in a glass of water, and thanks to 150 mg of acerola fruit juice extract (provides 48 mg of vitamin C), my bedtime drink doesn’t taste too bad. Why collagen in the evening? So that the Collagen Activator can support the nightly repair work on the skin. Because increased collagen production means firmer and therefore rejuvenated skin. Avea research at ETH Zurich has shown that the collagen precursor Colgevity contained in the powder was able to increase collagen synthesis significantly more than with normal collagen intake.… weiterlesen

Ortner’s Hotel In Bavaria – Longevity Thanks To Thermal Water

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Longevity means aging healthily and living longer: More and more people are celebrating their 100th birthday today. How do we achieve longevity? Through a healthy lifestyle. Hotels with holistic medical wellness offers contribute to this. A pioneer in longevity in Lower Bavaria: Ortner’s Resort with its own thermal spring. But what has longevity to do with thermal water? The 100,000 liters of water that gush out of the ground every day in the Lower Bavarian spa town of Bad Füssing are particularly rich in sulfur. A kind of liquid super food for the body thanks to its many healthy minerals. Since 1938, the spring has been family-owned by Ortner’s Resort – and a is longevity guarantor. For example, sulfur water is considered anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving. It is said to preventively protect against burnout, alleviate joint diseases such as rheumatism, help against skin problems and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Even the Romans 2,000 years ago used the natural occurrence of sulfur water to keep fit. Longevity: Thermal water at all levels Particularly pleasant: The thermal water has a constant warm temperature of 37 to 38 degrees. Hotel guests at Ortner’s Resort can therefore enjoy the bathtub flair every day in the modern wellness area. A 400-square-meter water area is available, divided into two large indoor pools, two outdoor pools and, on the roof, a sky thermal whirlpool and a brine infinity pool. The multi-story spa world of the four-star superior hotel was only reopened in 2021, designed by the renowned Munich architect company Landauer. A gem of the complex: the extensive sauna landscape made of natural materials such as stone and glass. The offer ranges from the textile sauna made of stone pine, a pleasantly tempered bio sauna and a steam bath to the event sauna, where regular infusions take place, accompanied by music or short films. The Soleg grotto with salt stones is particularly beneficial for the respiratory tract. Infrared heat cabins ease muscle tension. Welcome in the „Quelle der Gesundheit“ As a perfect complement to the new wellness area, the “Source of Health” area offers physiotherapy and medical massages. Guests also receive innovative facial and relaxing body treatments in the newly designed “Source of Beauty & Balance” beauty spa. Especially recommended: The 65-minute signature treatment called Ortner’s Relaxation Ritual – from a foot bath to a full-body peeling with regional medicinal herbs and a neck massage to relaxation tips for home.… weiterlesen