You will learn how to activate the airplane mode of your brain, as well as experience different patterns of breathing and specialized techniques that enhance breath practices using nostrils, abdomen, and full lungs, as well as holding your breath at different parts of the cycles.

Clinique La Prairie instructors will provide private sessions to analyze your needs and your desires and offer a truly tailor-made approach that will guide you to a balance that is essential to a healthy life.

Breathing coaching is integrated into the Master Detox and Weight Management, Rebalancing programs, and is also available on request.

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What does the future hold for wellness? What are the upcoming trends? According to the Global Wellness Institute, a non-profit organisation whose mission is to enhance well-being around the world, by 2022 the turnover for the global market will reach around 816 billion dollars and will exceed one trillion dollars by 2025. In order to investigate further this macro trend, Clinique La Prairie, a world-renowned clinic based in Montreux, leader for 90 years in the field of longevity, has carried out a study on the future of the health, beauty and wellness sectors. The research was based on a mixed model approach, involving both interviews with experts from different sectors, as well as a survey on a panel of big spenders. The results highlighted 8 key aspects, ranging from science to medicine, from circadian rhythms to the holistic approach, aimed at ensuring a longer and healthier life.

Another key point is brain training, aimed at increasing cognitive potential. Cognitive assessment tools are key for the future of neuroscience. In some situations, our brain may fail to perform properly, due to excessive agitation, fatigue, distraction, anxiety, anger, which can affect our balance. "Some processes can help us find a cerebral ‘balance’”, Gibertoni explains. “Amongst the most promising, neurofeedback is a method which, through electroencephalogram, can increase our capacity of psycho-physiological self-regulation, as an alternative to pharmacotherapy and with no side effects. The stimulation of brain plasticity is key and new solutions, such as brain mapping, neurofeedback-based exercises, nootropics and lifestyle-related, are being researched. With regard to brain plasticity, Professor Bogdman Draganski from the University of Lausanne has coordinated several studies, which also involve the prediction of senile dementia and the slowing down of its progression".

Experts predict the possibility of exceeding 100 years of age: reversing the aging process in young people will be the upcoming challenge of medicine. The fifth key trend focuses on reversed aging. Geroprotectors already allow us to prevent the formation of senescent cells, and once they form, senolytic drugs help eliminating them. Indeed, in order to live longer, ’stretching’ the ends of chromosomes, the so-called telomeres (small portions of DNA) could be sufficient. The analysis of the length of telomeres is an accurate index of biological age compared to chronological age and represents an extraordinary step forward in medicine for the treatment of chronic diseases and the enhancement of longevity. The sixth key point involves stem cells, already used, for quite some time, for aesthetic medical treatments as well as in reparative medicine for the regeneration of tissues in injured or damaged areas of the body. In the future, they could also be used for organs, and the ambition is that of being able to create and replace vital organs such as kidneys, liver and lungs.

The last two key points refer to the importance of the circadian rhythm and that of a holistic approach. Living and acting according to chronobiology is about to become a key health parameter. "Our circadian rhythm regulates many aspects of our health, including our digestion, hormones and the immune system, Gibertoni explains. Our internal clock also determines our optimal sleep times. Sleeping disorders are due to an alteration of the circadian rhythm, a desynchronisation between the internal sleep-wake rhythms and the normal light-dark cycle. Living in harmony with our circadian rhythm is also essential for the balance of our immune system".

Consistent with our desire to always be at the forefront, Clinique La Prairie is planning to extend its philosophy globally through the opening of new structures. "This development is going to take place according to three main models: Longevity hub & Medical Spa, a first structure of this type already existing at the St-Regis in Bangkok, with a second opening in Doha in 2022, Gibertoni tells us. Holistic Beauty Centres, based on an integrated approach, combining aesthetic medicine and anti-aging advice: Madrid already hosts such a centre. Finally, the Health Clinics, offering comprehensive wellness and medical treatment programs, such as in Montreux. Several openings are already planned throughout the next five years in many European cities, including Milan. Future projects also include the US, the Middle East and Asia".

Il Sole 24 Ore, March 22, 2022

Knowledge and understanding of the human genetics have tremendously increased over the last 30 years, notably due to the technology developments such as diverse genetic arrays and next generation sequencing. The elucidation of the human genome allowed subsequently to sequence the genome of a big number of individuals and diverse human ethnicities, to compare them among each other, to establish a haplotype map of the human genome and, to identify sequences that are related to a disease development.

The DNA sequence of any two people is 99.9 percent identical. The variations, however, may greatly affect an individual's risk to develop a disease.

Genetics can help to decrease oxidative stress or to predict the risk of developing deficiency in diverse nutriments, such as vitamins.

Some examples :

Folate or vitamin B9 is only available through nutrition and plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells and in the healthy growth and function of cells (synthesis of DNA bases, synthesis of certain amino acids, etc); it is crucial in early pregnancy to reduce the risk of congenital malformations of the brain and spine.

Folic acid is the metabolic precursor of an important coenzyme, tetrahydrofolate; its biotransformation involves a specific enzyme (MTHFR). Genetic variant in this gene that forms this MTHFR enzyme is frequent in the general population. This variant is associated with low serum and red blood cell folate levels, as well as with elevated homocysteine levels (a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline). Knowledge of the existence of this variant in the genome of the person can help to decide on folate supplementation, choice of the most appropriate form of supplements (folate vs. folic acid), allow to establish a personalized surveillance of homocysteine levels to prevent development of certain diseases.

Finally, numerous studies have shown that knowledge of our own genetics and the eventual associated risks stimulates to adopt appropriate healthy lifestyle that significantly contributes to an individual wellbeing and longevity.

Learn more on how to stay healthy, live longer and enjoy life to its fullest thanks to the highlights topics in health and wellness optimisation, immunity, detox, nutrition as well as healthy recipes designed by our Chef.

The transcendental meditation technique allows your mind to settle inward until you experience a deep level of your own awareness. Its regular practice helps have less constant anxiety, provides a state of calmness, and brings your mind to a clearer and more creative place. It is scientifically known to bring the body into a state of rest that is far deeper than even the deepest sleep. 

That is the big difference between transcendental meditation and the other meditation; it is very easy because it is the opposite of concentration; you don’t need to have special capacity, anyone can do it. We do not try to empty the mind because that is impossible for a stressed person.

So, we have thoughts in transcendental meditation and we don't fight with them. It is so easy and that is why millions of people, some of the most creative minds of our time, get immense benefit from it every day.

This practice is a simple and effective tool for increasing inner energy and relieving stress.

To answer we need to understand the scientific source of stress.

Dr Hans Selyé was one of the pioneers to define psychological stress in the 70’s: it is an abnormal response of the body to a too powerful experience be it sensory (loud noise or intense flash of light) physical, emotional, challenging situations in life etc. The body will then react in producing physical and chemical distortions. These are what Dr Selye called physiological stresses and they are stored allover in our body and prevent the normal functioning of many bodily systems. The rest of the night cannot eliminate these deep-rooted stresses we need a more powerful tool for that and transcendental meditation is a very efficient one.

Life in society these days is inducing so much pressure and stress and most people accumulate so much of it that they have sleep disorders, burnout, anxiety, depression and all the consequences on health like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, digestive difficulties etc. They all understand that it comes from stress whatever the end problem and they come to TM to decrease their level of stress, somehow eliminate the stress by deep rest.

How ? Although it is a mental technique, it triggers a unique neurophysiological state, that is shown to lead to lower cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.

Especially with insomnia, the results with transcendental meditation are usually coming quite quickly and some clients have got relief of sleep problems in a few days even. Some scientific research showed that the insomniacs had a significant decrease of their time to fall asleep after a few weeks of transcendental meditation practice.

For Clinique La Prairie’s doctors, it is interesting to observe the current health state of the guests who come or return for a stay at the clinic. This allows them to assess immunity brought by the benefits of the clinic's programs, especially the Revitalisation program.

Other guests were affected by the virus and reported having mild symptoms and recovering well from the disease. Among them are patients with pathologies such as cardiovascular, respiratory or diabetes problems, and older patients.

Clinique La Prairie's programs and medical evaluations also address the needs of those who suffer from the symptoms of what is known as “long Covid”, which includes fatigue and respiratory problems that persist for several months after contracting Covid-19. According to medical surveys across the globe, these persistent post-Covid symptoms may also include heart palpitations, chest pain or tightness, issues with memory and concentration, joint pain and numerous other symptoms affecting multiple organ systems.

Mr and Mrs de Matos, from Brazil, have been staying at Clinique La Prairie for the Revitalisation week for their 3rd time this year.

Why did you choose the Revitalisation program?

Mrs de Matos: “I have an illness which resulted in me suffering from pulmonary fibrosis. I heard about Revitalisation at Clinique La Prairie, and I wanted to give it a try. I was seduced by the beneficial effects as my pulmonary fibrosis has stabilized and calmed down. I take natural biologics and immunoglobins to cure my fibrosis, but the results take several months. After my Revitalisation stay, I noticed a big improvement. The effects last longer over time, and I feel a real stabilization of the disease. Before, I had tried many different treatments. For the past year, I absolutely wanted to come back, because I felt I needed it and I want to do it regularly.”

Mr de Matos Silva: “My ambition is to live to be 120 years old, and I am looking for the right treatments to get there. I take a lot of dietary supplements and exercise every day. I even have several coaches; I also exercise to improve my memory and work on managing my emotions. And as part of my longevity planning, I have included coming to Clinique La Prairie regularly for the Revitalisation program. It gives me real energy stability.”

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