The fact that stress is one of our main adversaries in life is no longer news to most people. However, the methods and strategies to effectively combat it are changing, evolving and constantly improving.
Programs aimed at restoring proper communication between the systems that regulate how our bodies work have extended beyond wellness through therapy, massages and spa treatment, now expanding to including an approach that is truly holistic and body conscious.
These newer treatments together with wellness programs put health at the focal point, expertly mixing medicine, cosmetology and physical and mental well-being.
Diet, body and mind. These are the three watchwords of Equilibrium, the program developed by the famous Tuscan spa Fonteverde, in a sumptuous villa that once belonged to the Medici in San Casciano dei Bagni. In addition to the wellness that comes with such a location, those who are visiting will also find great cultural value in the area. In fact, San Casciano dei Bagni, on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, can easily be reached by those staying in Siena or Cortona and the famous neighboring towns and villages that surround these two historic cities.
This resort, immersed in Val D'Orcia, has 78 rooms and looks out over one of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes. A carefully selected team of doctors, dieticians, nutritionists, personal trainers and experts work on the Equilibrium program, which has been fully booked since launch, and which adheres to the understanding that our bodies are exposed to conditions every day that put it to the test and cause inflammation that tends to become chronic.
Equilibrium is based on the premise that we live our daily lives without taking into consideration the fact that your batteries die out, which comes with consequences. Without even realizing it, these attacks that our body suffers cause widespread tissue inflammation which is a hidden enemy to our health and can upset the body's balance and even cause illness.
In order to address this, one must think about their body as a single unit whose systems need proper nutrition and adhere to an appropriate lifestyle as well as a mindset to take care of your mental health.
In this way, Equilibrium is an innovative path towards optimal balance of the body’s various systems especially those most susceptible to inflammation.
It should be said that Fonteverde is not new to these kinds of programs that combine health and wellness, but Equilibrium stands out among other Italian wellness centers with its modern and original approach with its PNEI approach, which stands for Psycho-neuro-endocrino-immunology.
It does this on four main fronts: stress relief with effective but simple relaxation techniques, a personalized plan following the microbiotic diet, physical exercise and spa therapy.
However, Fonteverde’s four pillars for optimal health hinge on the nature it is surrounded by, which helps every aspect. Guests come from all over the world because this spa and resort have the fortune and the advantage of being located in a place like Val D'Orcia offering unparalleled beauty. In fact, these Tuscan hills bring together the greenery, the serenity and the regenerating power of the thermal springs and natural muds. All of these elements facilitate the program, and in many cases, while guests may not seek out weight loss, it is a pleasant side effect.
But, just because the Equilibrium program includes a microbiotic menu, which is integrated with the rest of the activities does not mean that while dining at Fonteverde’s restaurant you won't be able to eat the most delicious Tuscan specialties accompanied by excellent wines. We all know that overdoing a diet can also contribute to good health and wellness.
