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Living Longer Is Good – Living Better Is the Goal Longevity science has moved from fringe speculation to mainstream medicine. We now understand more about the biology of ageing than ever before, and the interventions that extend healthspan (the years lived in good health) are increasingly well defined. At our practice in Zürich Seefeld, I […]

From Ancient Practice to Modern Medicine Meditation has gone from spiritual practice to evidence-based health intervention. Thousands of peer-reviewed studies now document its effects on the brain, immune system, cardiovascular health, and mental wellbeing. At our practice in Zürich Seefeld, I recommend meditation not as alternative medicine but as mainstream, evidence-based health care. What Meditation

The Most Powerful Drug You Will Never Be Prescribed If exercise were a pill, it would be the most widely prescribed medication in the world. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, depression, dementia, osteoporosis, and premature death. It improves sleep, mood, cognitive function, body composition, and sexual health. No pharmaceutical

Stress Is Not the Problem – Chronic Stress Is Acute stress is normal and even beneficial – it sharpens focus, boosts performance, and mobilises resources. The problem is chronic, unrelenting stress that never switches off. In Zurich’s high-pressure professional environment, chronic stress is epidemic, and its health consequences are profound: cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, immune

Is Skipping Meals Actually Good for You? Intermittent fasting (IF) has moved from niche biohacking practice to mainstream health trend. Proponents claim benefits ranging from weight loss to longevity. Critics warn about disordered eating and metabolic harm. As with most things in medicine, the truth lies in the nuance – and not everyone should fast

40 Is When Prevention Pays the Biggest Dividends At 40, your body begins to shift gears. Metabolic rate slows, hormonal production changes, cardiovascular risk factors accumulate, and the resilience of youth starts to fade. Yet this is also the age when many people are at the peak of their professional and family responsibilities, leaving health

Your 30s: The Decade to Build Your Health Foundation You feel invincible in your 30s – mostly. But this is precisely the decade when invisible changes begin: early insulin resistance, creeping cholesterol, hormonal shifts, and nutrient depletion from the demands of career and family life. At our practice in Zürich Seefeld, I recommend proactive health

Vaccines Are Not Just for Children When did you last check your vaccination status? If you are like most adults, you probably have no idea which boosters you need or whether your childhood vaccinations are still protecting you. Vaccination is not a childhood-only affair – adults need regular boosters and, depending on age and health

50+: The Age When Screening Saves Lives After 50, health screening transitions from desirable to essential. Cancer risk increases, cardiovascular disease accelerates, bone density loss becomes clinically significant, and cognitive health requires attention. At our practice in Zürich Seefeld, I provide thorough 50+ health assessments designed to catch serious conditions early while optimising your health

The Test That Could Save Your Life Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer death. In Switzerland, approximately 4,300 new cases are diagnosed each year. Yet here is the crucial fact: colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – if you screen for it.