DIGITAL DETOX

Disconnecting from social media, the internet, and even phone calls allows you to find yourself. But what are the health benefits?

What is digital detox?

We live in a context in which computer technology forces itself into our everyday lives all 24 hours of the day.

From the alarm clock in the morning, to messages and emails in the afternoon, and to smart TVs in the evening and at night. How? By keeping the "mobile data" of your cell phone network active! Even if we aren’t anticipating a notification worthy of losing sleep for, either out of habit or laziness, we still receive notifications.

Of course, it may be necessary to keep your phone on the bedside table to receive important calls, but notifications are not needed.

We can immediately help our brain not to remain in a state of constant anticipation. Turning off mobile notifications and then turning off the reception of mobile data will immediately improve our quality of sleep.

The DIGITAL DETOX is proposed as a set of practices to detoxify from the unhealthy habits brought on by technology.

How do you do a digital detox?

By rediscovering the natural rhythms of your body and mind without having to demonize technology, DIGITAL DETOX can bring significant benefits for both sleep and wakefulness.

In fact, people feel more focused when interrupted less often by continuous notifications, messages, or emails.

This improves quality of life as well as one’s social sphere. The possibility of receiving an important message or notification leads us towards socially accepted but superfluous behaviors.

For example, when we are relaxing and chatting with friends, we often lean over to glance at our phones.

This immediately sends the message that our attention is divided between our friend and our phone, allowing distractions to come up at any point during the exchange.

Acclimating oneself to limiting the amount of time in which we pay attention to technology can help us give even more value to the things we do.

It is not the absence of technology that brings value to our lives, but rather what we do with the time we spend without it. Whether it be going for a walk, spending time with family and friends, or getting a good night’s sleep.

If we value our daily lives, we are actively improving the overall quality of life.

At Palazzo Fiuggi, you can find a space in which to root new habits, alone or with the family, to give value to every moment.

You can go hiking, enjoy our Roman baths, prioritize your body’s natural rhythms, and focus on the things that truly deserve your attention.

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VENOUS THROMBOSIS AND ITS PREVENTION

WHAT IS VENOUS THROMBOSIS

Venous thrombosis is the consequence of an abnormal blood clotting process, in which a clot – called thrombus – is formed.

It is a condition that mainly affects the veins located in the legs; however, it can also occur in other parts of the body. A blood clot (thrombus) forms inside the vessel slowing down the blood flow or, in some cases, blocking blood circulation.

The consequences are not always serious, but they depend on where the thrombus occurs and how quickly it is recognized.

AGE AND PREDISPOSITION

Thrombosis is a condition that can occur at any age and it mainly depends on genetic predisposition.

In other words, it is a typical condition of aging, but it can also appear in young people or children.

The risks are greater among those who remain still or simply sit for long periods of time.

This motionless condition, in fact, can bring out symptoms of overload in the deep venous circulation, as the return of blood to the heart is hindered by gravity; in addition, the propulsive action of the muscles – which occurs when walking – is lost. Moreover, too tight clothes are often worn causing a negative effect because they can further slow down the return of blood from the veins to the heart and impede the circulation.

Among the most prone to the appearance of thrombi are people with previous problems with leg venous circulation, overweight people, smokers, women on birth control (pill), and, above all, people genetically predisposed to this pathology.

SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION

It is essential to promptly recognize the symptoms of thrombosis and, above all, to prevent it with simple precautions.

The main symptom consists in the occurrence of a sense of heaviness and swelling in the legs. The suspicion that it may actually be venous thrombosis is founded when the symptom mainly affects only one leg and no previous events have occurred, which could justify this perception.

In order to prevent thrombosis, it is necessary to take all those precautions that help to make the blood thinner. The three main factors are: diet, exercise and smoking.

The food that helps more to have a thin blood – because it helps to lower the cholesterol level – is that rich in omega-three. Therefore, food such as fish, nuts and leafy vegetables.

Food rich in fibre is also important, because it helps reduce the absorption of fat in the intestine.

On the other hand, physical activity allows a faster blood circulation, thanks to the propulsion energy of the muscles. It is recommended alternating still positions with short walks, especially for those who usually remain seated for long periods of time.

Unlike the other two factors, smoking has a negative effect. In fact, it directly increases some clotting factors, which make the blood ‘denser’ and more likely to form thrombus.

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TREKKING, HIKING, AND WALKING: PALAZZO FIUGGI AND THE OUTDOORS

Take advantage of the outdoor activities offered by PALAZZO FIUGGI such as guided hiking, solo hiking, walking, and cycling tours to discover the nearby picturesque landscapes.

THE RANCH

Our collaboration with THE RANCH, an American-based wellness brand, focuses on an individual’s experience with nature and their primal need to reconnect with the environment through exploration.

Don’t look at it from the standpoint of us connecting with nature, but rather us being part of nature. This is one of the many things you will learn during your time at THE RANCH. Together with our experts, we will help you reconnect with nature.

When a person is surrounded by nature, they connect with the most fundamental and natural part of themselves through excursion and exploration, but also living by the circadian photoperiod, where time is determined by sunlight.

Working with our nutrition and exercise experts, you will experience a rebalancing of your body image, weight loss, and increase in muscle mass.

Have a look at our exclusive collaboration program with THE RANCH.

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TREKKING AND HIKING

Although the two activities have a lot in common, they differ substantially. Let’s start by listing what makes them similar: both involve contact with nature and discovering scenic landscapes, a natural point of inspiration for us humans. Also, both favour landscapes and paths at high or medium-high altitudes (e.g. mountains, hills, lakes, or rivers).

Trekking, in particular, is characterised by a commitment to the core and lower body, but is not overly strenuous. In other words, it does not involve steep inclines or high elevation paths.

On the other hand, hiking makes for a more intense workout and includes paths that can take 2 hours to a half day to walk.

EXCURSIONS

Palazzo Fiuggi offers many paths to discover nearby castles, as well as the opportunity to retrace Pope Boniface VIII’s footsteps along Lake Canterno to Fiuggi water springs.

INSOMNIA? RECONNECT WITH NATURE

The nature of man has been shaped by millennia of evolution in which the hours of our biological clock were marked by nature itself. Sunrise, sunset, and evening directly affect the time at which our glands secrete hormones, for example. Feelings marked by chronobiology include hunger, fatigue, sleep, and even the impulse to get out of bed.

Having a relationship with nature and reconnecting with your biological clock is extremely healthy and brings great benefit by reducing symptoms like insomnia.

The team of doctors and experts of Palazzo Fiuggi can also introduce you to a path of insomnia treatment; however, adopting a healthier lifestyle and reconnecting with your biological clock bring immediate benefits.

Outdoor physical activity can be a pleasant way to introduce yourself to a path of self-healing for both nutrition purposes and insomnia.

You can learn more by reading this article.

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LONG COVID? WHICH EXERCISES TO DO

Long COVID is a syndrome or spectrum of symptoms that linger well after a COVID diagnosis.

As a result of infection with COVID, one may exhibit symptoms such as:

• Fatigue and muscle weakness

• Difficulty falling asleep

• Anxiety or depressive symptoms

• Dyspnea and respiratory fatigue

• Joint or chest pain

While these are very common symptoms, their prolonged presence following a COVID-19 diagnosis indicates a syndrome that should be maintained.

Take a look at these tips provided by Palazzo Fiuggi’s team of experts and regain your endurance through adequate physical activity: mild at first, then gradually increasing the workload until you’ve returned to your previous state of health and energy.

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