BEAUTY AND WELL-BEING

PALAZZO FIUGGI understands that beauty and well-being are interconnected. Where there is well-being, there is also beauty. They are one in the same.

BARBARA STURM

German aesthetic physician Dr. Barbara Sturm knows how to approach beauty through the lense of science and knowledge of effective, natural remedies.

Our collaboration with Dr. Sturm was designed to show people that there can be no beauty without well-being, nor well-being without beauty.

Aesthetics and cosmetics are harmonious concepts stemming from nature and environmental consciousness. In 2014, Dr. Sturm launched her own line of cruelty-free products such as anti-ageing serum and hyaluronic acid drops.

Sturm has worked as a beauty guru for several A-list actresses, models, and celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, Irina Shayk, Emma Roberts, and Hailey Bieber. Her ‘vampire facial’ treatment has become a highly sought-after procedure worldwide.

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WATER AND HYDRATION

SKINCARE

As we all know, the skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is, therefore, essential that we take care of it to ensure a healthy appearance. Hydration is the basis of skincare. Thermal water has many properties that you can learn more about here.

HERBAL TEA

Skin is selectively permeable, which allows liquids and their properties to be absorbed. However, hydration also depends on what we drink. Palazzo Fiuggi has combined the properties of Fiuggi water with ancient recipes of the Benedictine monks to create a unique line of herbal teas.

HAIR HEALTH

In addition to the skin, another element of beauty is the hair. The quality of one's health and well-being is, in fact, strongly linked to the appearance of the hair.

Damaged, thin hair or even a sudden increase in the number of grey hairs can be caused by drug use, pathological conditions, or nutritional deficiencies. You can learn how to take care of your hair and obtain a healthier, more beautiful appearance through nutritional solutions and healthy hydration levels. Hair is composed of minerals and micronutrients, but above all water. To find out more, read this article.

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NUTRITION AND BEAUTY

Micronutrients like vitamin C help us understand the protective properties for the skin. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it has protective values that benefit the skin and produce a natural anti-ageing effect.

SUPER FOODS AND HEALTHY FOOD

Micronutrients with particular benefits for beauty and well-being can be found in natural supplements sold by chemists.

However, we recommend eating plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables because these contain micronutrients and, therefore, beneficial properties backed by science. Plus, who knows how many properties exist that haven’t been catalogued yet?

Read the article on the properties of ginger.

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WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF?

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SUN RAYS: BENEFITS AND MORE

The sun not only transmits UV rays, which, with the right protections, give your skin a pleasant tan, it also radiates a lot of electromagnetic radiation. This can lead to both good and not-so-good things. Let's find out what they are.

There are 3 types of light that pass through the atmosphere and reach us.

They are:

• Visible light

• Infrared light

• Ultraviolet light

In particular, visible light, which stands in the middle of the wavelength of x-rays (UV ultraviolet) and radio waves (infrared), is a kind of light that has helped living beings regulate themselves with nature.

We live according to the night-to-day transition andthe changing of seasons as the photoperiod reduces gradually.

Sunlight has a strong adaptive value for regulating the activity of people with each other and with the environment. It also influences individual activity by regulating hormone secretion essential for well-being.

• Serotonin: regulates circadian rhythm.

• Cortisol: at night, it ‘recharges’ and reaches its peak around 7:00am. This is what helps us wake up in the morning.

• Vitamin D: it is synthesised by the body itself based on the period of exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D plays a key role in transporting calcium extracted from food to the bones.

Unfortunately, there are also many negative effects it can have on the body, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD),

an early indicator of blindness. This occurs due to the blue-violet components that fall within the visible light spectrum.

Infrared rays, on the other hand, are also artificially recreated for different therapeutic purposes, because of their heating action and the ability to dilate the capillaries and superficial vessels.

However, if absorbed through sunlight in excessive amounts, they

can cause blemishes (e.g. rosacea) or the appearance of varicose veins in the legs.

Ultraviolet rays (or UV rays) are divided into 3 classes: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Although they constitute only 3% of the solar

rays that penetrate the atmosphere, they can have many consequences, both positive and negative.

• UV-A rays: while they do give you a nice tan, they penetrate deep into the skin and can cause problems with capillaries,

• elastin, and collagen.

• UV-B rays: these are even better for tanning purposes, but they are tied to the alteration of DNA and, therefore, the

• appearance of melanomas and other skin cancers.

• UV-C rays: unlike the other two, these UV rays are most associated with the appearance of tumours. However, the atmosphere plays a key role in deflecting them.

To learn more about how to protect your skin from the sun's rays, read this article.

Taking care of your appearance is not an act of mere vanity, but a true act of love for yourself and the other facet of well-being.

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TULSI: INDIAN BASIL WITH ENDLESS PROPERTIES

What is tulsi and what are its properties? Tulsi, or Indian basil, is also called ‘holy basil’ due to its many health benefits. Let's find out what they are.

Holy basil, or sacred basil, is an element and nutrient used in Ayurvedic medicine for its properties:

• Antioxidants

• Anti-ageing; it fights free radicals and slows down the tissue ageing process

• Strengthens the immune system thanks to its antibacterial properties

• Digestive; also eliminates intestinal gas and, thus, reduces abdominal swelling

• Expectorants (allows secretions to be expelled from the airways through coughing)

• Antistress; reduces cortisol levels in the blood

• Reduces blood sugar

• Reduces blood cholesterol

Tulsi also contains ursolic, apigenin, luteolin, vitamin K, and vitamin C. These can be taken in different ways, depending on both the purpose and compatibility of the intake method.

TULSI: HOW DO YOU USE IT?

This is an aromatic herb with a very pleasant flavour containing hints of lemon, licorice and even mint. Below, we recommend some recipes that are both useful for health benefits and pleasant to taste:

• Seasonal ailments: a warm infusion of honey and tulsi leaves creates a cough or cold relief mixture. It can also alleviate bronchitis and fever-related symptoms.

• Diabetes: to beat the summer heat, you can make healthy, flavoured water by simply adding tulsi leaves.

• Heart: reducing cholesterol in the blood also lowers blood pressure. One herbal tea a day can be of valuable aid to thischronic pathology.

• Its essential oil is a powerful and natural antibacterial. You can extract it from the leaves yourself or find it in stores.

Did you know: tulsi root extract can be used to create a paste to apply on insect bites? It can also relieve pain and reduce redness and itching.

Its antibacterial properties as well as the fresh and pleasant taste allow it to act as a natural mouthwash, which helps to protect against cavities, plaque, tartar, and bad breath.

TULSI, THE BENEFITS FOR SERENITY

A healthy body uplifts and helps the spirit live better. But what natural measures can we take to help it? Here are some benefits of consuming tulsi.

As mentioned previously, it reduces stress by acting directly on cortisol. Additionally, it contains adaptogens. Tulsi helps the body adapt to particular conditions of physical, psychological, and/or emotional stress.

Did you know that our body doesn’t know the difference between physical orpsychological stress?

Rather, it recognises whether the stress is endogenous (originating internally) or exogenous (due to external causes). Tulsi helpsthe body adapt to particular stresses.

There are many varieties of tulsi on the market: essential oil, dried leaves for decoctions and infusions, potted plants, or even tulsi-based supplements. But for it to work effectively, it must always be included in a healthy diet and treatment plan supervised by a doctor.

The aforementioned diseases should be treated by medical experts. That being said, if you want to find out how nature can support you on the path to health and well being, the multidisciplinary team of Palazzo Fiuggi is ready to welcome you and tend to all your physical, nutritional, and psychological needs.

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