HEALTH: THE PALAZZO FIUGGI METHOD

At PALAZZO FIUGGI, our experts will guide you on the path to bodily health. We offer programmes such as detox & weight, longevity, medical & diagnostics, and restore & balance, all of which are carried out with utmost care and are tailored to your needs and goals.

PROF. DAVID DELLA MORTE CANOSCI

Dr. David Della Morte Canosci, one of Palazzo Fiuggi’s most renowned specialists, has studied the impact of nutrition on patients with chronic diseases for many years. Together with three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck, they have found a way to combine medicine and nutrition.

Nutrition can have numerous protective values, both in terms of primary prevention (i.e. reducing the risk of onset of pathological illnesses) and secondary prevention (i.e. managing a chronic condition that has already been diagnosed).

Thanks to these two specialists, Palazzo Fiuggi can now show people the beneficial properties of good nutrition by combining flavour and quality food.

A healthy lifestyle starts with the food you put on the table. Here at Palazzo Fiuggi, you can find the diet best suited for you by choosing the detox & weight programme. Your progress will be monitored and, after your stay at our facility, we offer a follow-up programme to continue supporting you along the way.

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WHY TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY?

INTERDEPENDENCE BETWEEN BODY AND MIND

While it is important to take care of our physical well-being, we mustn’t forget the engine of the body: the mind. Neglecting our mental health can lead to the onset of psychosomatic disorders.

Negative emotions can produce primary psychosomatic disorders (i.e. worsening of existing pathologies or disorders) or secondary psychosomatic disorders, which are of a psychological nature and do not have an underlying biological cause. It is therefore understood that, in these cases, undergoing medical and instrumental examinations alone is not enough.

PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS

The following systems are most affected by negative emotional factors:

• Cardiocirculatory

• Gastrointestinal

• Respiratory

• Urogenital

• Integumentary

• Musculoskeletal

• Immune

PROPER AND HEALTHY NUTRITION

NUTRITION-RELATED DISORDERS

When it comes to healthy eating, we primarily refer to the reduction of certain foods like red meat, fried foods, and refined flours. Instead, we encourage the consumption of white meat, fish, whole carbohydrates, and fruits and vegetables rich in fibre and minerals. Little is known, however, about food-related disorders.

However, it is important for us to point out the interdependence between body and mind and how a good diet can affect mental health. The main psychosomatic disorders related to food are:

• Disequilibrium and impaired balance

• Paresthesia

• Anorexia

• Bulimia

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THE BENEFITS OF THERMAL WATER

The benefits and purifying properties of water from the natural springs of Fiuggi are famous and have attracted countless visitors to the region for centuries.

Here at Palazzo Fiuggi, the water of well-being is used for conservative therapeutic purposes and to significantly reduce painful symptoms.

Thermal water has anti-inflammatory properties due to components like sulphur and bicarbonate, which have positive effects on joints, bones, and cartilage.

In addition, thalassotherapy, which takes place in high-salinity pools, has been in practice since ancient times because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH

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THE PALAZZO FIUGGI FORMULA: PSYCHOPHYSICAL WELL-BEING

PALAZZO FIUGGI's goal is to promote relaxation and a healthier lifestyle. This is possible thanks to our wellness facilities and other areas dedicated to a wide range of treatments.

SCIENCE OF REGENERATION

The Palazzo Fiuggi formula combines the well-known purifying and beneficial properties of Fiuggi’s natural springs to treat chronic diseases. Here are the cardinal principles of the formula’s structure: Purify, Nourish, Energise, and Reconnect.

Palazzo Fiuggi offers medical wellness courses to rebalance your mind, body, and soul.

There is an idea that bodily treatment must take into account a multitude of factors, from physiological to environmental. Hence, the union between nutrition and medicine. That notion is what inspired the collaboration between highly-rated chef Heinz Beck and Dr. David Della Morte Canosci, who has studied the impact of nutrition on patients with chronic diseases for many years.

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IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE

Advantages of a healthy lifestyle

Embracing a healthy lifestyle is crucial to both primary prevention (i.e. reducing the risk of pathological onset), and for secondary prevention (i.e. managing a chronic condition that has already been diagnosed).

Research has shown that a healthy lifestyle positively affects:

• Cardiovascular diseases (heart attack, hypertension, angina, heart failure)

• Diabetes

• Metabolic syndrome

• Cancer, particularly of the colon and breasts

A WORD OF ADVICE

There are no magic formulas that can suddenly change your life, but you can reflect on some habits and pay attention to aspects of your daily life that can benefit the body.

Here are some factors to consider:

• Avoid smoking: this may seem obvious, but smoking is one of many factors that can negatively affect your health.

• Proper nutrition: the best kind of diet is one with variety. Better yet, one that consists of fruits, vegetables, white meat, legumes, fish, and whole carbohydrates. Properly cooking and preserving food is essential to avoid food-borne illnesses. Also, be sure to read the labels of what you consume and, if possible, buy fresh, locally-grown produce.

• Get plenty of exercise: not just to burn fat, but also to maintain body weight and/or muscle mass as well as boost your metabolism.

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HEALTHY DAILY ROUTINE

ADOPTING GOOD HABITS

We have seen how a healthy lifestyle can start by taking simple steps. Here are some healthy habits to practice along with eating right:

• Devote 30 minutes a day to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (e.g. walking, cycling, and backstroke or breaststroke swimming). Alternatively, you may do 20 minutes of high-intensity aerobic exercise (e.g. running or freestyle swimming) 3 days a week.

• Practice strength training (e.g. lifting small weights, using gym equipment, or light intensity bodyweight exercises) 2 times a week on non-consecutive days.

• It is very important to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. You can start with simple measures like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or parking the car a considerable distance from your destination so that you can work in some extra steps.

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HOLISTIC DISCIPLINES FOR HEALTH

Our experts at Palazzo Fiuggi will formulate a suitable diet and exercise plan for you and accompany you every step of the way.

The medical-scientific therapies offered at Palazzo Fiuggi favour overall well-being, health, and longevity by combining ancient holistic disciplines and traditional Western medicinal practices.

At Palazzo Fiuggi, you will have the opportunity to experiment with holistic disciplines to achieve psychophysical balance and restore harmony with your environment. Some of these methods include meditation, thalassotherapy, and techniques that incorporate the benefits of music and sounds, like vibra sound healing and quartz vibra sound healing.

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THE POWER OF WATER

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LIFE: MASTER YOUR HABITS

PALAZZO FIUGGI takes care of your health. Thanks to a wide variety of treatments and personalised courses, our experts will guide you along a path that aims to improve your quality of life.

HOW HABITS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Healthy habits and good practices take time, and often the biggest obstacle to change is difficulty in the beginning.

With this in mind, Palazzo Fiuggi planned and created the following programmes: detox & weight, longevity, medical & diagnostic, and restore & balance, all of which can be customised to accommodate your needs and your goals.

Palazzo Fiuggi will be with you every step of the way. Beginning with preparations for your stay, the hammam welcome ritual, medical consults, personalised food lines, and concierge services after you’ve completed your selected programme. We also have a follow-up programme that will allow us to continue supporting you long after your stay at our facility.

The goal is for each Palazzo Fiuggi guest to have a unique experience and, above all, continue on the path towards a healthier life. At Palazzo Fiuggi, our top priority is providing you with the necessary tools to improve your quality of life.

Thanks to nutrition and medical programmes created by three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck and Dr. David Della Morte Canosci, who has spent many years studying the impact of nutrition on patients with chronic diseases, you will be able to provide your body with the best possible nourishment.

Experience deep relaxation by visiting our spa, Movement Lab, and Roman baths.

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WHAT DOES LONGEVITY MEAN?

HOLISTIC APPROACH

According to one type of holistic approach, the properties of a system are not determined by its individual parts. Instead, the whole system is what determines the behaviour of its constituent parts.

According to this system, living beings are the sum of a series of factors: biological, psychological, and social.

By longevity, we mean the physiological capacity of an organism to survive beyond its life expectancy. Palazzo Fiuggi takes care of the body in a global way, proposing programmes ranging from fitness to nutrition, and from meditation to medical treatments.

IMPROVING YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE

The mission of Palazzo Fiuggi is to restore balance and harmony to the body and environment. To do this, we must focus on many factors. Let's start with bad habits:

BAD HABITS TO ELIMINATE

FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE

You may not realise it, but certain daily behaviours can strongly influence your health. With this in mind, it is important to identify main risk factors, contain them, and/or completely abandon them, if possible. These include:

• Smoking, both active and passive, does not only cause major damage to the lungs, but also affects the health of the body as a whole. Consider the damage smoking does to the skin and teeth. For this reason, anti-smoking centres exist to facilitate quitting. When it comes to second-hand smoking, it is recommended that you avoid being around people who smoke.

• A poor diet consisting of sausages, red meat, fried and/or processed foods can leave a negative impact on your health. To avoid serious consequences, you should reduce alcohol consumption and aim for diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables. These provide the appropriate amount of minerals, salt, and fibre. Also, drink plenty of water to keep the body properly hydrated.

• Excess weight can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases, so it is important to maintain a healthy body weight and get enough exercise.

• Pollution is an often underestimated factor. For example, deriving from the use of pellet or wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, or even due to the toxic substances we inhale with cleaning chemicals, in both a good the habit is to reduce their use; It is also important to try to avoid areas that are too busy, due to the high concentration of smog, when jogging, or wear anti-smog masks when walking or cycling in very polluted areas.

• A sedentary lifestyle atrophies the body. It is essential to maintain an active lifestyle and take advantage of every opportunity to move. This will encourage blood flow and promote good metabolism.

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HOW STRESS AFFECTS THE BODY

According to a research project conducted in 2004 by Drs Blackburn and Epel, stress, in addition to time and other factors, is complicit in cellular ageing. In particular, it has been shown that poor stress management deteriorates telomeres, the bottom part of a chromosome responsible for protecting DNA.

However, this discourse must be limited to the incorrect management of stress, long-term psychophysical malaise, and the absence of stressful stimuli. That is to say, in cases of distress.

To counteract stress, there is one solution: slow down.

However, there is not only one type of stress. Eustress, for example, is actually a positive form of stress. It is the release of hormones that give us the mental and physical energy needed to confront challenges or danger.

At Palazzo Fiuggi, you can learn how to manage negative stress by performing genuine acts of self-care and embracing slow living.

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CONTENT AVAILABLE FROM 15 MAY 2022