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In today’s unstable world, good health is the most reliable currency. To be confident in Corp yourself and your body, you need to have a check up once or twice a year. If any worri- o ration. some symptoms are discovered you will be able to address them promptly, in the early stages of any possible disease. It is not a secret that a timely diagnosis accounts for 90% of A ll rights a treatment’s success. In this case, the treatment itself will be minimally invasive. I hope that your choice of a medical facility will be one of our Swiss clinics. I believe that our lo- r eserved cal specialists in practically all areas of medicine are one of a kind. They are highly valued across the world and, naturally, they are in great demand, so it is better to make an appoint- . ment at the clinic in advance. However, they are the ones who will give you hope when it seems that there is no hope left. And this is why we are telling you about them, about the types of treatment that are used in different clinics, about the options that Switzerland provides, about the people who have decided to open an account in the most stable and reliable currency there is, one that is not affected by market fluctuations.

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Dear friends!

The New Year has begun. With it, just as we have wished, walks; in this case, a consultation with a specialist is nec- life has started anew, bringing new acquaintances, new essary, because any exercise regime should be calculated ideas, and new achievements... We should be ready for all on an individual basis. of this. The beginning of the year is an excellent time to How to avoid dependency and where the boundary lies start taking care of yourself. What aches and pains both- between dedication and a serious disease is the topic of ered us last year? Which health issues, postponed, to be our conversation with Professor Rӧssler (The Kusnacht taken care of «tomorrow», are keeping our loved ones up Practice). Clemens Sieber, the chief physician of a reha- at night? Now is the time to visit a doctor. If you are largely bilitation clinic (the Clinic Bad Ragaz), speaks on post- in good health, you need surgery or post-injury to consider prevention in rehabilitation in luxuri- order to remain healthy in ous and comfortable sur- future. An interview with roundings. A mere doz- Anna Semenovich, for en years ago the word whom sports and preven- «cancer» brought shock tion is a way of life, is the and terror to any patient, guiding light of this issue. but those times are long Even if your body is per- gone. Today, the diversi- fect, you should take care ty of treatment options of it, just as you would take and their selectivity and care of your favorite car. precision allows for the We have asked Doctor Guggenheim (Swissparc) how to defeat of the disease in many cases. We discuss this with preserve your youth for as long as possible, how to improve Professor Guckenberger, the head of the radiology de- your appearance, and what new methods have emerged in partment at the University Hospital of Zurich. And fi- aesthetic medicine. We have also talked with Doctor Gӧsele, nally, the hero of this issue, Raphael Gubelin, the heir the head of the Swiss Olympic Center in Basel (Merian Ise- to the Gübelin jewelry dynasty, will share his secrets in lin Clinic), about the rehabilitation of professional athletes forming relationships with stones, dynasty principles and those who, after achieving great success in business, de- and his recipe for the harmonious blending of tradition cided to reach for new heights and took up sports. Sports and innovation. The century-long history of his family’s can never be injury-free or risk-free. This is also relevant company is a tale not only of workmanship and exper- to people who want to be in harmony with themselves by tise but also of inspiration, which is the foundation of a staying in shape with the help of morning runs or Nordic healthy and harmonious life.

Best regards,

Maria-Anna Laemmli, Andrej Reljic, Publisher and Managing Director Editor-in-Chief Swiss Health Swiss Health Magazine e b r iede (1), pr ess-se rv i c es a rc hi v e P H O T sanita

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6 neWS 30 Oncology. Professor Matthias Guckenberger, the head of the department of Radiation Oncology at the University Hospital 8 Person. Raphael Gübelin. A healthy tradition of Zurich (USZ). HIT THE TARGET of Gübelin 34 Anti-Аging. Reza Tavassoli, Head of the Biotonus Clinic. SWISS DOCTORS PURE THOUGHTS, PURE BODY

16 Urology. Räto Thomas Strebel, head physician of the 38 Aesthetics. Merlin Manuel Guggenheim, Plastic and Urology Department of Kantonsspital Grabünden. THE Aesthetic Surgery Swissparc Clinic. GENIUS OF DA VINCI Saving Face

20 Dentistry. Michael Meier, a dentist at the Swissparc Clinic. 42 Rehabilitation. Clemens Sieber, chief medical officer of the THE «HAUTE COUTURE» SMILE Clinic Bad Ragaz. The Path to Yourself

24 Psychotherapy. Prof. Wulf Rӧssler, a specialist in addiction 50 Sports medicine. Head of the Swiss Olympic Medical treatment of The Kusnacht Practice clinic. WEAKNESSES Center based at the Merian Iselin Clinic Dr. Andreas Gösele. OF THE STRONG Recipe for Victory

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SWISS HEALTHY LIFE 78 To Nest. Igniv Restaurant in Grand Resort Bad Ragaz 58 Always on the Go. Anna Semenovich in Leukerbad Clinic 80 Check up: precise as a Swiss watch 64 The Heart of the Mountains. Rest and treatment in Leukerbad 82 Purity, Stability, Respect. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe about a unique production of caviar and Kasperskian AG 66 Micro-enrichment. The leading consulting doctor at Company. Double Check and an expert on rejuvenation, Rainer Arendt, on the complexes of vitamins and trace elements 84 7132 Hotel Burgerstein Microcare 86 To stand by the roots. Chef Sven Wassmer about Silver 70 Aromas of ice and air. Beau Rivage Palace Lausanne Restaurant in 7132 Hotel

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Crystal clear Gems can not only serve as an orna- One of the latest products is Kristall ment, but also improve health. Whereas Shampoo Karma, a unique shampoo jewelry companies such as Gubelin cre- for all types of hair and skin, which ate collections that are pleasing to the consists only of natural ingredients: eye, Swiss Kristall GmBH has released essential oils, crystalline essences a line of products based on natural pre- and extracts from plants. The sham- cious stones and metals. Just listen to poo mitigates the negative impact the sound of it: gold essence, moon- of bad water on skin and hair, kills stone essence, jade essence... The germs and prevents the development creators believe that these essences of pathogenic processes; it promotes The beauty to be will be the power of the future, which regeneration of hair and scalp, and can already be used today. Perfumes also restores, nourishes and strength- found in wine based on the essences have a natural ens hair and scalp. The famous Swiss spa resort of Leukerbad flavor that, upon mixing with the natu- recommends to alternate hydrotherapeutic ral smell of a person’s skin, creates a Contact Information: treatment with wine therapy. Those who re- unique aura of each person. [email protected] ceive the news with enthusiasm are immediately warned that wine therapy refers to external use of wine. Wine therapy has been known since ancient times, with the power Giving lab and the healing properties of grapes praised mice a break by Dioscorides, an ancient Greek physician, Galen, a Roman physician, surgeon and phi- Every year countless mice die in the name of losopher, and other savants. The experi- science. This little lab worker took part in the ence accumulated throughout centuries is most daring experiments, helping scientists to successfully used these days. According to read the DNA. It was used to confirm or refute Nadia Engel, a wine therapist, polyphenols the hypotheses of geneticists. And then, final- contained in the seeds of grapes grown in ly, science paid attention to the caudate hero: the Valais have a positive effect, reducing it turns out that in Switzerland alone, research the level of cholesterol in the blood, and are labs used about 400,000 mice in 2014. Their also useful in the prevention of cancer. Grape contribution is invaluable, but it is possible that seeds extract helps combat external irritants the laboratory mouse will soon have a chance to retire. The renowned Adolphe (cold, wind, air pollution), slows the aging Merkle Institute in Fribourg, Switzerland, is conducting experiments aimed process, activates metabolism, reinforces at production of biological tissue for scientific experiments. These studies are the immune system and has anti-inflamma- similar to the creation of artificial organs using bioprinting and can also help tory properties. to save murine lives.

“Does this affect the brain, Doctor?” In Switzerland, it is becoming more common to have the patient conscious while surgery is performed to remove a brain tumor. Initially, the patient is anesthetized, the skull is opened, and then the patient is brought to his senses. A patient is then asked to move his fingers or to talk to the surgeon during the operation so that the surgeon may check whether some critical areas of the brain are affected, for example, those responsible for speech or motor function. The first patient, Marie Gilleraie (the first surgery of this type in Switzerland was performed at University Hospital Center of Vaud (CHUV)), was cheerful, talked nicely with the surgeon and with the journalists present, and had naps during the breaks. However, five years ago, it was a bold experiment, whereas now it has become a routine. Just three years later, American singer Brad Carter played the guitar while surgery was performed on his open brain. Last year in Israel, Lithu- anian violinist Naomi Elishuv played the violin in the similar context. In general, patients feel quite relaxed while the surgeons are doing their work.

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Printing out a new nose Researchers at the Swiss Federal In- research project, is already quite stitute of Technology Zurich (ETH confident in the future success of Zurich) are harnessing 3D-printing the outcome of this work: such or- of body parts. gans can be transplanted, for in- Body parts with cartilage tissue, stance, to the survivors of serious such as nose and ear, have already car accidents, without the risk of been made. The basis used for an ar- the rejection of the tissue by the tificial organ is a person’s own car- body. Similar experiments are also tilage cells, which are mixed with held in other countries; for exam- biopolymer, and the resulting mass ple, Chinese researchers have made is used to create a body part with the significant progress in their experi- help of a 3D-printer. ments with 3D-liver. However, the It looks like this: Layer by layer, main challenge is to reproduce all Giving lab the printer applies the material, and the blood vessels and nerve endings. in a few minutes a molded copy So, apparently, the first 3D-printed mice a break of a nose is produced. Marcy Ze- parts mankind will receive will be nobia-Wong, the head of the ETH 3D-ears and noses.

The task of the device is to measure the main indicators to determine when the fertility function is at its peak

Time will tell... A new gadget, which is going to be launched in the market in 2016, can determine favorable days for conception. It is a bracelet that measures the heart- beat, the condition of the skin and many other parameters while the woman is sleeping. The device can be synchronized with a mobile phone by Bluetooth to read the data in the morning. Now the technology is undergoing clinical trials at the University Hospital of Zurich, and the software for it is being developed. The idea has been in the air for a long time. It is well known that 80 percent of conceptions occur within the same timeframe, which is two days of the men- strual cycle (the day before ovulation and the day of ovulation itself). The task of the device is to measure the main indicators to determine when the fertility function is at its peak. According to Ava Pascal Koenig, the founder of the Zu- rich company, the gadget has already attracted interest in the world, which is hardly surprising as approximately 30 percent of young couples have problems with conception.

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8 swisshealth Raphael Gübelin a healthy tradition of gübelin

Human health is a state of mind as well as a bodily issue. Good health is impossible without a good frame of mind and some confidence in the future, and our family and a rewarding occupation give us that. Raphael Gübelin, director of the Gübelin Jewelry Company, has both. The precious stones he works with give him energy and inspiration, and his family – all of whom work in the same company – is the foundation ¨ e Ubelin a rc hi v e for building something unique and exciting. TEXT Maria-Anna L¨ammli P H O T G

swisshealth 9 Mystical Garden The inspiration for this collection were the green stones and herbs of nature. PHOTO: the process of creating platinum necklace with round emerald from Colombia from the original sketch.

he Gübelin brand is more than – Is there a conflict between tradition and in- 160 years old. How does it feel novation in your work? to be a part of history? – I cannot see a conflict – on the contrary. Any – I am proud of it, proud to company need a foundation to be able to grow fur- continue the history as head of ther. Nevertheless, innovations are also important Gübelin. When I look back, I am to any growth. When my father gave me control humbled, because being part of over Gübelin Group, he said, «Preserve our tradi- a tradition is not something you take for granted. tions». This is what I am doing, but I am also add- TFor me, it is very important. And of course, I am ing innovations where necessary. This includes up- thankful to the generations of my family who man- grades to all our boutiques, and the move to Asia; aged the company wisely, leading it in the right di- there, we have been represented for three years al- rection. What we have now is thanks to them. ready by our Gübelin Jewellery brand, the gemolog- I am a novice in the field, and even ten years ago ical lab Gübelin Gem Lab, and the Gübelin Acad- was not sure if I would go into the family business. emy, and by the promotion of our umbrella brand I grew up among jewelry; my mother, who worked Deeply Inspired. as gemologist in Gübelin, passed on her love for – It must be hard to work in a joint business stones to me. But I had completely different plans! with your relatives. After I passed my professional exams in banking, – I think it is easy. Besides, this is what my fa- I moved to the USA to continue my studies there. ther wanted, and what I wanted myself when I However, in 2007, my father said, «It is time for agreed to head the company. Now if I encounter you to come home. If you don’t want to, you just any problems, I go to him; his support is very im- tell me, it is your choice». A sense of duty is good portant to me. and right but, in his opinion, is not enough to make I think the main thing about our work is our fi- ¨ you commit to Gübelin. However, he persuaded me nancial independence. I don’t have to report to Ubelin a rc hi v e and I made the decision quickly, because this was shareholders all the time. Changes in a family busi- a chance for us (me and my wife). And now I can ness do not require constant changes in manage-

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the field of stone expertize. Inclusions by Eduard Gübelin continues to inspire the authors at Gübe- lin Jewellery. The exciting inner worlds of colored stones are the foundations of our designs. idea, Deeply Inspired. We will need significant time You also always need the right attitude to your before clients take us up on it. We have this time, client. It is a priority if you want them to come and we can afford to wait, so I don’t see any disad- back to you. The Grand vantages in running a family business, other than – What criteria do you use to choose stones Prix the fact that my name is instantly associated with yourself? Gubelin the company. – People usually take the stones that echo their 2000 meter horserace on the frozen lake – – No wonder, considering that the Gübelin personality. I think this is the right approach: if the culmination of Company is known globally. How do you pick there is no attraction, you need to find something the annual horse different functions? different. I, personally, am interested in ruby, sap- competition White Turf in St. Moritz – – I am the CEO; my sister is a board member. Her phire, and emerald. I wear pins with rubies by Gü- one more a tribute to job is to respond promptly to different situations, belin Jewellery. Ruby is thought to be the king of tradition. but she supports me with her ideas and propos- als. Ultimately, I think it is not that important who takes this or that position. Gübelin’s secret weapon is to offer the right product at the right time and Any company need in the right place. – What is the right product? What is «right» a foundation to be able to about Gübelin? grow further. Nevertheless, – Quality plays a great role at all levels of the company. Whether we are talking about boutique innovations are also important promotions, the creation of jewelry, or a new academy, all need to be of the best quality. This rule nev- to any growth er changes with time, although we are, of course, adapting the strategy to changing market conditions. Nevertheless, we strive to remain the best in all of our areas of expertise, whether it is an atelier under the brand of Gübelin Jewellery, where we create masterpieces with uniquely colored stones, or our gemological lab where we check stones of all origins for important clients (including large auc- tion houses, such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s). And recently we started the Academy, where we share our knowledge of gemology. Today’s rules for determining a stone’s quality is largely a legacy from my grandfather, Eduard Gü- belin, who once proved that inclusions are not a defect in a stone, not a sign of low quality. On the contrary, like a fingerprint, they are a reflection of its unique character, helping us to discover its origins. At that time, 100 years ago, this was a revela- tion! Thanks to his work, his knowledge, and his g e. c h P H O T www.swiss-ima dozens of publications, we advanced far ahead in

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Edward Gubelin (1913-2005), founder of G¨ubelin Lab, is considered the father of modern gemology.

Raphael Gubelin is the CEO of the GÜbelin Group. Born in 1977, he graduated from the Alpinum lycee in Zuoz and continued his studies of banking in Zurich. Af- ter obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business and finance, he was hired as scientific research department co- ordinator to the Biomedical Research Institute of pharmaceutical company Novartis. In June 2007, he joined the family business as business develop- er. In 2011, Rafael took over the man- agement of the family business. He is currently a Member of the Company People usually take the stones Board under his father. He is married, that echo their personality. with three children. This is the right approach: if there is no attraction, you need to find something different

color stones, symbolizing passion, the power of – What is your personal recipe for good health the Sun and of Love, and this is very much in line and inspiration? with our brand. – As I said, we are inspired by gems. They also – Your jewelry collection is called Mystical inspired my grandfather Eduard Gübelin in his re- Garden. Is this a reference to the magical powers search, and he expressed it in a poem: «Emerald gar- of stones helping you in your work? dens lure us to walk them in eternity and admire the – In a way. There are many fascinating stories fantastic, ever changing rich patterns of their ever- about gems and diamonds, and many people believe green crowns». We took his texts, then we built a they have healing powers. These are the stories we stage like a theater, and put actors on it, our jewelry. tell at the Gübelin Academy on level 1. There are Mystical Garden was inspired by green stones. Blue also historical facts: for example, the story of the ones were the inspiration for the Deep Sea collec- ¨ Burmese people giving the Queen of England more tion, red stones for the Glowing Fire. Each episode Ubelin a rc hi v e than 200 rubies, each supposedly protecting from of this play was constructed based on the texts of Ed- some sickness. The Queen had these stones made uard Gübelin, creating a bridge from this century to

into a crown for herself. the past, across the history of the Gübelin Company. P H O T G

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The people in our stories Räto Thomas Strebel, chief physician of Urology Department of Graubünden Cantonal Hospital (Kantonsspital Graubünden); Michael Meier, a dentist at Swissparc clinic; Professor Wolf Rösler, psychiatrist and psychologist of The Kusnacht Practice clinic; Reza Tavassoli, rejuvenation programs specialist, the head of Biotonus clinic; Clemens Sieber, Chief Physician of Clinic Bad Ragaz; Professor Matthias Guckenberger, Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University Hospital Zurich; Merlin Guggenheim, a plastic surgeon of Swissparc clinic; Dr Andreas

PHOTO th inks to ck Gösele, head of the Swiss Olympic Medical Center at the Merian Iselin Clinic.

swisshealth 15 A robot for a male Rato Thomas Strebel Assistant professor and doctor of medicine, There are three primary diseases that may affect the head physician of the Urology Department at Graubünden Cantonal Hospital prostate gland: benign enlargement, which usually Dr. Strebel graduated from Zurich University leads to micturition symptoms in elderly men, prostati- in 1995 and obtained his doctorate in 1996. In tis, i.e. an inflammation of the prostate, with or without 2013 he was appointed as an assistant professor at the Medical School of the University of Zurich. an infection that may affect young and old men equally, He received his training in urology between 1996 and prostate cancer, which is the most frequent cancer and 2002 at Zurich University Hospital, Aarau in aging men in most of the industrialized countries. Al- Cantonal Hospital, and Balgrist University Hospi- tal. In 2003 he became a fellow of the European though all of the above-mentioned diseases are common Board of Urology (FEBU). Between 2003 and and affect the prostate, they are not linked to each other. 2008 he was a senior physician at the urology Moreover, benign enlargement and prostatitis are not department of the University Hospital of Zurich. Since 2008 he has headed the Urology Depart- precursors of subsequent prostate cancer. ment of Graubünden Cantonal Hospital. TEXT Karin Berg

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After the age of 50 it is recommended that men regularly undergo checkups

Da Vinci Xi tate cancer should be advised to undergo screen- Thanks to 3D ing at the age of 45. technology the new – How is the decision made about how to treat model of the robot Da Vinci allows patients with prostate cancer? surgeries to 10–15 – Ideally, each patient should be discussed at an times more efficient interdisciplinary tumor board. At the Graubünden due to greatly increased amplitude Cantonal Hospital, the tumor board consists of a of the movements of group of professionals who are involved in diag- the tools. nosing and treating such patients: urologists, oncologists, radiologists, radiotherapy specialists, pa- thologists and nuclear medicine specialists. This hus, the treatment of these three diseases permits us to study each patient’s case from dif- differs, but only men with localized pros- ferent standpoints, filter out inappropriate treat- tate cancer are candidates for robot-as- ments, and select the most effective one. Subse- T sisted surgery with the Da Vinci System. quently, the potential benefits and adverse effects Räto T. Strebel, the head physician of the Urol- of a specific therapy are discussed with the patient. ogy Department of Graubünden Cantonal Hos- – At what point does the Da Vinci robot come pital knows how a fruitful collaboration develops into play? between a dedicated physician and the perfect pre- – In men with localized prostate cancer (“local- cision of a surgical robot. ized” means that no signs of metastases are pres- – Doctor Strebel, cancer of the prostate is ent), surgery, i.e. the surgical removal of the pros- the most prevalent type of malignancy in men. tate, is the standard treatment recommendation, What are its features, and who should undergo along with radiotherapy. The Da Vinci robotic sys- screening? tem permits us to perform the surgery through 5 – One distinct feature of prostate cancer is that or 6 small incisions in the abdominal wall. Since in many cases it develops more slowly than other 2009 we have been working with the surgical Da- ¨ e u nden a rc hie v e

u b types of cancer. Therefore, in selected cases con- Vinci S robot, which in April 2015 was replaced tinuous observation - we call it active surveillance with the latest model, the Da Vinci Xi system. An- - without immediate treatment can be offered to nually, 80 to 100 minimally invasive prostatecto- patients who have prostate cancer without aggres- mies (removal of the entire prostate gland) are sive features. In response to your second ques- carried out at our hospital. Outcome data are col- tion about the screening: I recommend discuss- lected in a database so that we can continuously ing an examination for prostate cancer with men assess our quality and performance. between 50 and 70 years of age, but only if they In addition to prostatectomies, the Da Vinci Xi present without any other serious medical condi- is used for surgical procedures on the kidneys,

P H O T Kant G r a o nss p ital tions. Men with a positive family history of pros- bladder and ureters.

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HOSPITAL range of motion of the robotic arms and thus At Graubunden of the surgical instruments has increased sig- Cantonal Hospital there are general nificantly in the Xi model. In addition, in com- practitioners, which parison to the previous models, the handling of provide comprehensive the system is easier than with first and second assistance in all areas of medicine. generation models. Furthermore, a high-end For emergencies the Xi simulator system is included, which permits hospital has got a dry-run training. helicopter and helipad. The main advantages for the patients include faster recovery time and, due to small (8-mil- – What are the advantages of the new Xi robot limeter) incisions, less risk of significant blood from Da Vinci? loss, less pain and better cosmetics. Howev- – First of all, the new Xi system shares the well- er, you can’t rely solely on the equipment and known advantages of Da Vinci robot technology technology to achieve a successful outcome. Of such as high accuracy and the precise motion of course, these provide support and make our instruments in confined spaces, 3D imaging tech- work easier, but at present even the most in- nology, integrated Firefly™ technology and high novative technology cannot replace an experi- magnification (10-15x) of the surgical field. The enced urologist. ¨ e u nden a rc hie v e Areas Vinci” technology in the area of urol- ters (a center for healthy nutrition and u b of specialization ogy, and renal replacement therapy (he- smoking cessation, a physical therapy Graubünden Cantonal Hospital offers a modialysis). The hospital also employs center, a speech therapy center, and a wide range of medical services, includ- specialists in the fields of pediatrics and diabetes center). ing a high-end cardiology catheter lab, adolescent medicine, endocrinology, one of only 11 specialized trauma units reproductive medicine, obstetrics, and Contact details: of Switzerland, an innovative oncology gynecology. Kantonsspital Graubünden department which is involved in many The hospital has a first-class reputation Loëstrasse 170 studies on new drugs, as well as spe- thanks to a broad spectrum of medical 7000 Chur, Switzerland cialist treatment for gastrointestinal, treatment and health care services. The Tel: +41 81 256 70 05 liver and thyroid diseases, neurosur- range of health services offered includes E-Mail: [email protected]

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the “haute couture” smile It is difficult to overestimate the significance of each smile that we send out to the world, but one can calculate how much it will cost and how long it will take to make it as well. If a beautiful smile used to cost a lot, meaning that teeth had to be ground down considerably, with little remaining, modern dentistry now offers low impact technologies. TEXT Maryana Hautmann

Michael Meier is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, and a dentist at the Swissparc Clinic. In 2002, he graduated from the University of Zurich. From 2002 to 2006, he had a private practice at Dr. Urs Schellenberg’s dental center in Zurich. From 2004 to 2006, he worked in the department of mastication disorders at the Dental Centre in Zurich. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a private dentist at the Swiss Smile Dentist Center in Zurich. A founder of the first children’s emergency clinic in Zurich (in 2011), since 2011 he has been working in a private practice at the health center of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz (Perfect Smile Ragaz GmbH). He is the author of numerous reports and publications. PHOTO th inks to ck m/ meie r pr ess-se rv i c es a rc hi v e p h o t (2)

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swisshealth 21 Doctor of Medical Science and a specialist that purpose, so the patient can already see, during at the Swissparc Clinic, Michael Meier is the fitting, how the veneer will look. In other words, one of few masters who possess the deli- the dentist used to grind down the patient’s teeth first A cate modern technique of installing plati- and then take X-rays, then the specialist fabricated num foil veneers. After an appointment with such a crowns. And as a result, they got what they got. To- dentist the patients are guaranteed to leave with a smile day, you can see how a smile will look at the stage of on their face... the fitting. If the patient wants to change the color or – Dr. Meier, a lot of people have good, healthy the shape slightly, the fitting can be repeated. The -in teeth, but they don’t have a beautiful smile. What dividual build-ups will be ready within 14 days. The should they do in such cases? use of such techniques allows the patient not to have – I would recommend to see the dentist on a regu- they get acquainted with lar basis for check-ups and veneers. These are thin ce- If the patient fittings – the patient mere- ramic build-ups which are ly has to indicate what he or stuck to the outside of the wants to change the she ultimately wants. teeth – many Hollywood The sample stays on the stars have them. They can color or the shape teeth for five days, and if be used to improve the slightly, the fitting the patients does not like shape of a smile for a more something they can refuse aesthetic look. However, can be repeated the installation. Thus you the teeth need to be ground won’t spend much money a little to apply veneers. and will pay only for the fit- Grinding is dangerous because over time the root ting. If the patient is satisfied with everything, the of a tooth might need to be treated, but if the teeth production of permanent veneers starts – individu- are healthy and regular, just not as white and shiny ally for each patient, for each tooth, so to some ex- as they used to be, a person can get a beautiful smile tent this is an «haute couture» product, not a mass- using this minimally invasive technology. market one. For example, it would be the same as if – How much time does it take to install veneers? I was driving a Fiat or a Bentley to Zurich from Bad

– First the patient needs to go through a check- Ragaz – the difference is in comfort. up; we need to see whether all the teeth are healthy, – Is this some special technology? whether the gum is healthy – the teeth need a good – We specialize in production of so-called con- foundation. Then an X-ray of the lower jaw and up- tact lens veneers; the technology is based on the per jaw can be made; after that the professional will use of platinum foil. The platinum foil veneers are fabricate a trial version of the veneer, which the pa- the thinnest facing porcelain plates, which are well-

tient can try on his teeth. Fine porcelain is used for known and have been widely used for a long time; P H O T thin k st ock

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they were invented in the 30s by the Hollywood en one’s teeth and give a beautiful smile. To 50-60 dentist Charles Pincus. However, this technology year-old people, whose teeth have lost their healthy has been going through a real renaissance in cen- appearance due to age. For people whose teeth have tral Europe – largely owing to the dentist William become yellow (for example, as a result of smok- Heller from Zurich – and has become increasingly ing), but their shape remains good. If the problems complex and refined over the last six years. There are are linked only to one tooth, the patient can have it few professionals who have mastered it; maybe sev- covered with a veneer. eral hundred. There is an alliance, a group of people Interestingly, men like this technology more than who work worldwide under the Oral Design Group women, not only for aesthetic reasons, but because brand and, certainly, understand the technique of of its simplicity – the patient does not need injec- platinum foil veneer production. There are approx- tions, grinding... I think this technology will gain imately 10–20 laboratories throughout the world even more popularity, especially among the young. where the technique is applied. Today’s children have much healthier teeth, thanks – People who decide to have such veneers might to regular prophylaxis, than the older generation like to know what problems might arise, and how did at the same age. Besides, modern people do not to resolve such problems…? want to resort to serious grinding where up to 40% – A porcelain plate can slip off; a piece of it can of a healthy tooth is lost. chip. However, the same thing could happen to porcelain crowns as well. In case of damage, a veneer is simply replaced by a new one. The patient does not If the problems are need to follow any special rules – he or she can use a toothbrush and dental floss. But the patient needs to linked only to one BEFORE remember that the teeth with veneers are more sus- tooth, the patient AND ceptible to caries than regular ones; therefore, they AFTER... need to be brushed well and the patient has to have can have it covered Veneers help to strengthen the teeth a preventive dental check-up. and make the smile – Are veneers applied to all teeth? with a veneer more aesthetically – As a rule, we make veneers for 10 upper teeth pleasing and for 10 lower ones. If so-called «black corridors» (diastema) between teeth ruin the smile, they can be hidden using these porcelain build-ups. – Can the colour of teeth be improved by veneers? – For starters, the patient may try to bleach his or her teeth to see how they respond to it. However, the patient needs to understand that over time they will grow yellow anyway. Moreover, it is impossible to give all teeth an identical color using chemical agents: some will become white and the others will remain yellow. Therefore, if you decide to make all the teeth perfectly white, it is better to resort to porcelain build-up technology. Professionals usually offer a 10-year warranty on such a product, but veneers last much longer – 15–20 years. – Who would you recommend veneers to in the first place? – To the young who have had corrective jaw sur- Contact details: gery; their teeth are in good condition, but not as Michael Meier strong as before because of a mechanical effect or a Swissparc AG large amount of acid in their mouth. To models who Steinentischstrasse 5 8002 Zürich had bulimia or anorexia: usually their enamel has be- Tel: 044 533 29 19, 044 533 29 18 come very thin, although the shape of their teeth re- E-mail: [email protected] m. meie r pr ess-se rv i c es a rc hi v e p h o t mains good. The use of veneers may both strength- www.swissparc.ch

swisshealth 23 Weaknesses of the Strong

You are successful, you manage to get everything done, you live a full life… you have nego- tiations in Hong Kong today and a meeting in London two days later, followed by a weekend in Rome… It seems there is no room for weakness in your life and that bad habits and addictions are the fate of unorganized people and losers, groups to which you have never belonged. TEXT Maryana Hautmann P H O T thin k st ock

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ing 80% drink alcohol every Prof. Wulf Rossler day, during lunch or dinner, is a world-famous practitioner in psychia- and do not suspect that they try and psychology. He graduated from have a problem. Troubles be- the Heidelberg University with a degree in medicine (MD) and psychology (MSc) and come manifest in 3 to 7 years, focuses on social medicine and rehabilita- when a person suddenly un- tion. Prof. Rössler has huge clinical experi- derstands that he is not longer ence and has held many executive positions: able to control his life. director of the state psychiatry program Tobacco is another drug that (Baden– Wurttemberg); deputy head of the is often underestimated, and psychiatric service department and head of smoking is closely linked with the research department of the mental health alcohol. Many of our patients service at the Central Institute of Mental do not plan to quit smoking at Health (Mannheim); director of the psychiat- the beginning, but later, in the ric services program in Zurich; and president process of treatment, find this of the drug abuse commission and medical idea attractive. There is a be- director of a drug clinic in Sonnenbühl. He is also a member of the Board of the European lief that drinking is acceptable, Psychiatric Association. unless it’s excessive. However, He is a regular speaker at scientific sym- our philosophy is complete ab- posia, has implemented a range of large- stinence from alcohol, narcot- owever, addic- scale research programs and has authored ics and smoking, and not con- tions are very many publications, including 550 articles trolled consumption. cunning, insinu- and 350 PubMed entries. Prof. Rössler is – It seems that people ating their way a member of the editorial boards of several build their business, try to Н academic journals. into our lives unnoticed, and control absolutely every- gradually replacing all else. thing, but lose sight of their The tighter your schedule and the less you indulge in health. In what way do you approach them – do relaxation, the greater the risk that an addiction will you offer them the idea that their health is a busi- find a weak point in your mind and make a hole in it. ness that also needs to be controlled? The Kusnacht Practice is a place where they know – Ye, we do, and it requires great will power. And how to cope with disorders, and Prof. Wulf Rössler is such people usually have a strong character. They among the top professionals in his trade. He knows may be extremely disciplined patients, if they real- a way out of the intricate labyrinth of human weak- ly manage to find a business approach to their body. nesses, fears, and things that we hide away even – You achieve the best results with this kind of from ourselves. patient, don’t you? – Professor Wulf, what addictions, would you – Their desires and intentions play a huge role. say, are the most pertinent today? Who are your However, there is one more important thing. Very of- patients? ten, the so-called «gilded youth» comes to us. If you – Usually, they are serious-minded and success- deprive them of narcotics (subject to their consent of ful businessmen, not light-minded young people, as course), you should suggest something else instead. one might suppose. They work intensely, travel all In addition, they can no longer remain in their pre- over the world, cross multiple time zones, and many vious environment. Jointly with such young people, have no family, stay at hotels and have meals at res- we plan in what direction their future life will lead, taurants… In short, they are living in a harsh world. otherwise they will be at risk of becoming addicted And in this rat race, people, very often unnoticed again. They should learn to control their life. Usual- even by themselves, develop addictions, whether to ly, disciplined people succeed. Therefore, abandon- their work, or alcohol or whatever else. ing narcotics is not the most difficult thing. It is more e u sna c ht P r a ti e rc hie v Clearly, alcohol is one of the most widespread is- difficult to master internal control, and it is this very sues. In Western countries, alcohol is a legal product, skill that we help our patients to master. On average, a part of social life. In the Western European commu- they spend about eight weeks at our clinic, and then nity, approximately 20% of the population are moder- we assign them a personal counsellor who helps them

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– What addictions affect women most often? – What is the difference between addiction to – Anorexia. There are different types, for exam- work and, for example, addiction to sex? ple, bulimia, when periods of abstinence from food – It doesn’t matter what a person is addicted to. Ad- are followed by gluttony, since a person is unable to diction is a disease – you lose self-control, and it can constantly resist temptation. A person breaks down do anything it likes to you. A person addicted to sex and eats everything she can find; for example, she perceives it is a necessity, and he simply can not resist. cooks three servings of pasta and eats it all at once. As regards addictions connected with stimulating Then she feels regret and induces vomiting. We teach substances, it makes sense to divide them into two such a person to lead a healthy lifestyle and stick to groups: some calm you down (such as alcohol), while the right diet. others excite you (such as heroin and all lifestyle There are also addictions not connected with the narcotics). And what do we usually see? People take consumption of any substances, such as gambling stimulating narcotics, and when their excitement be- addiction or sex addiction or workaholism. comes too strong, they take sedatives, and this cycle – And what about love addiction? repeats itself endlessly. Of course, such a strong and – Love addiction is a different thing. It is addic- frequent shift of consciousness wears their body out. tion to a particular person. – Can you tell where the borderline between – Is there such a thing? commitment and addiction to work is? – Sure there is. Almost everything is possible in – Addiction is when a person can not stop, when this life. However, workaholics are the most inter- there is no end. A person forgets about himself, about esting and the most numerous of our customers. his body and about his spirituality. He is tired, but These are people addicted to their work. When they still continues working. Sometimes, he won’t eat any- try to relieve the strain by themselves, they often thing, since he has no time to eat. Some people work start taking drugs or become addicted to sex. This 15-16 hours per day... is the case, for example, with very successful peo- We had a patient who worked in Asia for a long ple. Striking up and maintaining a relationship is time. He lived at hotel and was always available, by difficult for them, as they are always busy. It’s not Skype or telephone, to his partners. At some point in easy to get rid of this disorder, which is also true time, he no longer noticed what time it was or wheth- for a gambling addiction. er it was day or night. When people in Asia were asleep, he was having conferences with Europe and during the daytime or in the evening he was discuss- ing something with his Asian colleagues. He did not Addiction is a disease – you even think about the fact that he needed rest! When lose self-control, and it can do you abandon rest, you become addicted to your work. – Do men or women suffer from workaholism anything it likes to you more? – Men suffer more, but still there are business la- dies whose addiction is as strong as in men. And when patients come to us, we can not just take them out of their work environment. First, they need to learn to structure their working process. During treatment they start to notice that, firstly, there is life after work and, secondly, that their business is running pretty smoothly and there is no need to control it on a 24/7 basis. – What do children think about the addiction of their parents? Should patients bring their children with them? – We do have programs for families, since the troubles of one person affect also his family. Time and again I have seen a so-called «difficult» child who maltreated their parents because the latter were ne- glecting their duties, while a child should feel that his parents are always near. That’s what we discuss

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within family programs. Children have the right to – Right you are! It is unlikely that you will have ADDICTION speak up, and they should be given an opportuni- a calm attitude to adultery and allow each other to FROM WORK ty to say, for example, to their father: «Dad, I don’t have sexual relations outside the family. Whenever Despite the trappings of success, for workaholics it remember the last time I saw you sober.» We try to monogamy is practiced, people expect marital fidel- is difficult to build and foster a respectful atmosphere in the family, where ity from their spouse. By the way, most successful maintain relationships, everyone can speak up, but in a way that will not of- managers work so hard and intensely that they can- to start a family – they are constantly doing fend anyone. not strike up a relationship and create a family, and business. – Do programs at your clinic include drug even if they do have a family, it eventually breaks up. therapy? However, such people are very attractive to the op- – Sometimes we do use drug therapy, although we posite sex, and not only physically but because they start with dietary supplements to restore the natu- have achieved much on their own. ral biochemical balance in the body. This is the first It has always been obvious to me that money won’t point of our work. However, there are depressions make a person happy. But now I also know than mon- or other mental disorders which can not be treated ey can make a person miserable. without drugs. – Is that another addiction – money? – When can addiction lead to suicide? – Yes, there is such a thing as money addiction. – Most often, suicidal thoughts appear when a Everything starts with a blurring of the boundaries person is disappointed with his life; for example, in and extravagant spending. A normal person cannot the case of the loss of a beloved person or a break- buy everything he wants: he must economize and set down. We studied this issue and determined that the money aside. But when you have plenty of money, risk of suicide is thirty times higher during the first you will end up with no more wishes left to realise. week after a partner’s death. After one year, it is still There are very rich people, those who have been five times higher than normal. And even if a person rich for many decades, but who live a very modest just leaves his family, many people perceive this as a life. Take, for example, Bill Gates: he established the death. Often they say, «It would be better for me if world’s largest charitable foundation. I repeatedly ask he had died, rather than for me to see him with an- my patients: why don’t you set up a charitable founda- other person.» tion? Some reply that it is a good idea, but then their Sometimes, it is difficult to cope with emotions, money would not be inherited by their children. Of- and all this affects the mind. Man is a social creature, ten, life becomes boring for very rich people, so the and many people cannot bear to be alone. main thing for them is to find the meaning of life. It – Addiction to work or to sex reflects on personal is something that makes their life liveable. It is not

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swisshealth 27 The Kusnacht Practice, an Exclusive Addiction Treatment Center in Switzerland

We treat a wide range of psychological sellor who accompanies the client during ing the underlying psychological issues. disorders, including depression, alcohol their stay at our treatment center. We believe that biochemical restoration and drug abuse, eating disorders, sex Intensively. Our clients receive one- is the missing link in most treatment pro- and love addiction, pathological gam- on-one therapy eight hours a day, not grams today and that it is fundamental to bling, codependency, and many others. eight hours a month as is the case in other lasting recovery. Our psychiatric services also include the treatment centers. The effects of clinical Our comprehensive laboratory testing treatment of personality disorders, anxi- therapy are enhanced by our wide range enables us to identify a client’s biochem- ety disorders, obsessive compulsive dis- of complementary therapies. Once a cli- ical and neurochemical imbalances. Our orders, phobias, traumas, chronic pain ent is ready to leave our center, they are personalized organic formulation, com- syndrome, burnout, and bipolar disorder. provided with a personalized continuing prising micronutrients and amino acids, care program and local support anywhere rebalances and corrects body chemistry. We Always Treat Each in the world. Patient: Swiss Excellence Provided Privately. We are different from other Biomolecular Restoration by Our International Team treatment centers in the world because Traditional treatment centers are based Our international team is comprised of we treat one client at a time, very private- on talk therapy, but this method is high- hand-picked professionals whose exper- ly. We treat the underlying causes of our ly inefficient: up to 80 percent of clients tise, experience, dedication, and discre- clients’ disorders, not merely their symp- leaving traditional treatment centers re- tion are guaranteed to satisfy our clients’ toms, and we do it in Swiss 6-star luxury lapse shortly after being discharged be- high expectations. Our team ensures that surroundings. cause they suffer anxiety, depression, in- every aspect of your stay at the Kusnacht e u sna c ht P r a ti e rc hie v Individually. Each client’s personalized somnia, or cravings. Practice is delivered to the highest possi- treatment plan is unique and implement- In Kusnacht Practice, we address these ble standards of Swiss excellence. ed by an exclusive and dedicated team of problems by correcting biochemical and Our multinational clinical team in - 12 specialists, including a personal coun- neurochemical imbalances and by treat- cludes psychotherapists, counsellors, P H O T he K

Rotfluhstrasse 91, CH-8702 Zollikon, Switzerland. Office: +41 43 541 11 52. Fax: +41 43 541 11 53 and nutritionists who have successfully Programs, which includes mentors avail- ment includes all additional activities helped thousands of clients to achieve able anywhere in the world. and services. lasting recovery from the widest range of addictions and other psychological disor- 6-star Exclusive Service Absolute Confidentiality ders. They create, implement, and moni- The Kusnacht Practice 6-star exclusive At Kusnacht Practice, we guarantee you tor a client’s unique and individual treat- services are provided in the luxurious, absolute confidentiality. All the staff, in- ment plan, carry out a comprehensive stylish, and discreet manner for which cluding doctors, work with the client in- laboratory testing to identify the client’s Switzerland is famous. We pay the clos- dividually. You can be sure that no infor- possible biochemical and neurochemical est attention to every single detail of each mation about your hospital stay will ever imbalances. client’s stay. be disclosed. Our therapeutic language is English, Each client chooses from a wide range although some of our clinicians speak of our luxury residences on Lake Zurich, Our Residences French, Italian, German, Arabic, and Rus- where they will be accompanied by their We offer a choice of exclusive, luxurious sian. We can also work in other languages, individual counsellor. A personal butler, residences for our clients to stay in whilst including Mandarin. a gourmet chef, a maid, and a driver en- receiving their treatment. Our 6-star resi- The clinical team works closely with our sure that nonclinical elements of a client’s dences, located near Lake Zurich and with complementary therapy team, including stay are also provided to the highest stan- easy access to the Alps, are all stylishly yoga instructors, acupuncturists, mas- dards of excellence. Our support staff are decorated and equipped with modern seurs, reflexologists, and personal train- also constantly available to provide clients designer furnishings. ers, to ensure that each client receives a with any assistance they need. For those clients who prefer to stay at e u sna c ht P r a ti e rc hie v unique and unparalleled treatment plan. Our cultural and leisure program offers a hotel, we highly recommend Dolder Our support continues even after a cli- clients the opportunity to engage in the Grand Hotel&Spa, our partner hotel, lo- ent returns home, and we are proud to recreational activities of their choice, in- cated on the hill above Zurich, with a provide one of the best Continuing Care cluding skiing and golf. The cost of treat- wonderful view. P H O T he K

www.kusnachtpractice.com hit the target

Just a few years ago the word «cancer» was perceived as marking an inevitably fatal disease, and the treatment could only extend the patient’s life for a finite period. But today, things have changed substantially. Though the changes are not so obvious, and cancer is still fought by means of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, the potential and safety of these methods have developed enormously. TEXT Maria-Anna L¨ammli

adiation therapy is perhaps the cancer – Yes it is. Over the last few years, many things treatment which has advanced most dra- have changed. First of all, collaboration between matically during the last few years, at least doctors, specialists in surgery, radiation oncology, R at the Department of Radiation Oncolo- and medical oncology has become better coordinat- gy at the University Hospital of Zurich, one of the ed, and the exchange of information between them

leading medical centers in Europe. Here the head now happens very quickly and concisely. Secondly, of the department, Professor Guckenberger, tells us and this is the main issue, cancer treatment by use about innovations in the field of radiotherapy and of radiation has become more precise and therefore its new potential. more effective. The capabilities of the emergent dig- – Professor Guckenberger, is it true that we ital technologies are now tremendous in compari- should change our views concerning the poten- son to what we could apply just a few years ago. In

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equipment, including robotic devices, allowing us to direct radiation precisely to the areas we need it in, with sub-milimetre accuracy, therefore sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. We call this method image-guided radiosurgery. Take, for instance, prostate cancer, the most widespread oncological disease among men. Today, with radiation therapy, we can treat it as effectively as with surgery. The duration of treatment has also been significantly reduced. Earlier radiation treatment lasted for at least 6-8 weeks and it also affected the tissue surrounding the prostate, the nerves, the bladder and the rectum. And now we only need two weeks with five highly-focused radiotherapy sessions. If Matthias Guckenberger necessary, one can get medical treatment even dur- professor and doctor of medical sciences, is one of the leading specialists in radiation- ing the holidays. oncology in the world. He graduated from the – Does this method offer hope that the disease medical faculty of Wurzburg University in 2003. will be defeated completely? For ten years he has been an active clinician – It does. And every year, with radiotherapy alone and researcher at the University Hospital of or with radiotherapy combined with surgery and icine – relaxation tech- Wurzburg, and the Institute of Cancer Research chemotherapy, we can cure many cancers and offer niques to to alleviate or UK, London. In 2014, professor Guckenberger our patients the chance of a normal life. With pros- even prevent side effects. was assigned full professorship at the Univer- tate cancer, depending on several factors, up to 90% – Is radiotherapy help- sity of Zurich and became the chairman of the of patients can be cured with radiotherapy. But, un- ful in cases when metas- department of Radiation Oncology at the Univer- fortunately, even today, having the best doctors and tases have already spread sity Hospital of Zurich. He is an active member the most modern equipment, we cannot cure all of into other organs? of the German Society of Radiation Oncology our patients. – Traditionally, it was (DEGRO), the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and the European Or- – Can radiation treatment replace surgery thought that patients with ganization of Cancer Research and Treatment completely for prostate cancer? Which treatment metastatic diseases cannot (EORTC). method is preferable, in your opinion? be cured, that life should – Surgery and radiation treatment provide equal- be prolonged with the best ly good outcomes and chances of a cure. The dif- quality-of-life possible. But during the last five to ferences can be seen in a patient’s individual toler- ten years we have learned about the so-called oligo- ance of a particular treatment type and in its side metastatic state of a malignant disease, when only a effects. After surgery, problems occur, especially in limited number of metastases (usually three, maxi- the sexual sphere, with impotence being a frequent mum five) appear. In such situations, some patients side effect. Additionally, incontinence appears if the can still be saved if all metastases are treated radi- sphincter muscle of the urinary bladder is affected, cally. In some cancers, up to one quarter of the pa- then the patient has to wear special sanitary pads tients – e.g. in rectal cancer – have a chance of long- for several weeks or even for months after surgery. term survival; in other cancers, e.g. melanomas, the Usually after radiation treatment, such effects appear success rate is lower. with much lower frequency and severity. However, Thanks to the equipment we have today and our ex- radiation treatment does also have side effects, and perience in using this complex equipment, we can de- the rectum in particular is at higher risk of damage compared to surgery. Usually, we explain to the patient that there are two options, and the patient makes the decision on his/her own as to which treat- Surgery and radiation ment method to use, on the basis of the information we provide. treatment provide equally good Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of outcomes and chances of a cure radiotherapy or chemotherapy. In this case, we of- e Z ur i c h a rc hie v e P H O T Uni v e r sity Ho s p ital fer additional treatment including mind/body med-

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a history of smoking. If lung cancer is detected at an early stage, many patients can be cured. But if the Among our patients there are tumor has grown and spread to the lymph nodes and other organs, the chances of a cure are small- children as well, including very er. It is therefore important to detect the disease in little ones, as young as a few good time. Here, as in many other cancers, there are two treatment options: surgery and radiation thera- months of age py. Earlier, all the patients were operated upon, and if someone could not be operated upon, there was hardly any chance for him to be cured and, in gen- stroy these metastases using precise irradiation tech- eral, to survive. Today we successfully cure such niques, irrespective of where the metastatic lesions are «inoperables» with the help of radiation therapy. If located: in the spine, the lung, the liver or the brain… patients do not want to run the risks of a long and 90% of the disease sites can be destroyed and thus the invasive surgical procedure, radiation therapy again patient gets a second chance after relapse. Often radi- offers an equal chance of a cure. ation therapy is the only option for such patients be- We also have specialized teams for the treatment cause such radical (and, at the same time, safe) treat- of gynecological tumors, breast cancer, prostate ment is not possible with any other method. cancer, brain tumors and cancer in the areas of the – And in which cases is a cure still not possible? head and neck. Among our patients there are chil- – The smaller the number of metastases and the later dren as well, including very little ones, as young as they occur in the history of cancer, the better the chance a few months of age. for a cure. As already mentioned, it also depends on the – You and your team are also actively engaged type of cancer. Unfortunately, we are still all too fre- in scientific research... quently facing the «iceberg» problem. Patients have a – Yes, our aim is to develop the treatment of to- small amount of metastases, and all these visible metas- morrow. Radio-oncologists are trying to understand tases are treated successfully with radiation or surgery why radiation therapy may appear effective in treat- – the patient seems free from cancer. However, the vis- ing some patients and ineffective in treating others. ible metastases were only the «tip of the iceberg.» Very How to level the chances for all patients? We also small metastases (less than 3-5 mm) are invisible even deal with advancing the equipment for radiotherapy to the most modern CT, MRI and PET imaging tech- – we are studying the issue of how to make exposure nologies. Cancer will recur in these patients. Howev- even less harmful and more accurate. Finally, we are Equipment er, even if no cure was achieved in these patients, the advancing the concepts of treatment; we are trying Department of Ra- progress of the cancer was delayed. to find out what combination of therapies will be diation Oncology at the University Hos- – With which other diseases, beside prostate successful in the future. That is why today we, as a pital of Zurich can cancer, should a patient apply to you first and University Hospital, are able to offer non-standard offer patients the most foremost? treatment which cannot be obtained in other clin- modern and accurate equipment and highly – One of the most common cancers is lung can- ics outside of the University and the academic en- skilled professionals. cer, and most lung cancers develop in patients with vironment. We carry out clinical research and use ital Z ur i c h a rc hie v e (5) P H O T Uni v e r sity Ho s p ital

32 swisshealth the most innovative techniques, techniques that are USZ not readily available anywhere else. Coordinated joint work of specialists on surgery, – Patients arriving from abroad usually have radiation oncology their diagnosis already. Is it enough to prescribe and chemical cancer significantly increases a treatment schedule or should they have them- the efficiency of the selves carefully examined in addition? treatment. – Both are possible. If patients arrive with a specific request (for example, to undergo radiation treatment) with all the required analyses and the screening results, we can start radiotherapy planning and treatment immediately. But with many patients, their examinations and imaging results are old needs to be highly experienced to take advantage of and incomplete. In this case we carry out our own the technology. Otherwise, the high complexity of it screenings and examinations, find out the current could become a disadvantage. For us, it is a team of state of the cancer and, together with the patient, the best trained radiation-oncology specialists, who choose the most appropriate method of treatment. have performed research work in their cancer fields – Professor, we have discussed everything with for many years and have become internationally rec- you: modern equipment, experienced doctors, dif- ognized experts. But an excellent car and a profes- ferent concepts of treatment. But what is the most sional crew is not a guarantee of success: one more important among this plurality of factors influ- factor is a well coordinated team. And here we are at encing the success of a treatment? When the choice our best at the Zurich Cancer Center: we can com- is between life and death, one wishes to know who bine all available methods of cancer treatment with or what the result depends upon. radiation oncology, medical oncology and surgery. – Here, like in Formula 1, all of the three com- All the specialists of all the cancer disciplines are ponents are important. First of all, you need a fast in the same place and for every patient, we discuss car; no one has ever won a race in a Fiat Panda. The the treatment which offers him the highest chance same situation with radiotherapy: you need the best of a cure. This excellent team work is the most im- equipment, and we have it. But the equipment alone portant (open) secret of our success at the Univer- cannot deliver a cancer treatment in itself; the pilot sity Hospital Zurich.

History therapy is conducted in close cer of the lungs, of the breast prostate gland, breast can- Today, the department of ra- collaboration with the Paul and of the prostate gland. cer and lung cancer, please diation oncology at the Uni- Scherrer Institute. The most modern linear ac- call +41 (0)44 255 29 34. versity Hospital of Zurich is celerators provide the pos- the largest centre of radia- Areas of sibility of performing a full Contact tion oncology in Switzerland. specialization spectrum of stereotactic and details In 2002, IMRT technology The technical equipment and radio-surgical procedures. University (Intensity-Modulated Radia- the qualified personnel in the Hospital Zurich tion Therapy) was introduced department of radiation on- Check up International Office there, and high-precision cology allow for radiotherapy To register for an initial con- Rämistrasse 100 radiotherapy – stereotactic treatment of any oncological sultation, including a private 8091 Zürich radiotherapy and radiosur- disease, including head and consultation with professor Tel. +41 (0)44 255 54 54 gery – are the fields of spe- neck cancer, cancer of the Guckenberger, specialized in Fax. +41 (0)44 255 10 44 cialization. Proton Radio- central nervous system, can- brain cancer, cancer of the E-mail: [email protected]

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he most likely diagnosis in this case is intoxication of the body by negative factors: air pollution, long hours spent T at your computer in an office, stress at work… All of it surreptitiously weakens us and leads to diseases. The Biotonus Clinic has a great deal of experience in bringing such patients back to life – their detoxification programs, developed by the best professionals, are capable of reviving your body on a deep, cellular level. Being by the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, looking at the smooth surface of the water, inhaling the winter air… you begin to feel better in each and every cell. Dr. Reza Tavassoli can interpret the most complex changes in the human body and reverse the most negative of processes. – Dr. Tavassoli, why does our body require detoxification? And what is the reason for pollution – the wrong lifestyle or the bad air quality in cities? – As we know, the human body is composed of approximately three trillion cells. The cells are the smallest unit of life, and in order that these cells can live and function properly they need oxygen and energy. The oxygen that we inhale into our lungs is transported by our blood to different organs, tis- sues and finally into the cells where the mitochon- dria oxidize organic compounds and, thus, produce energy. However, about 5% of oxygen is not used up but it is transformed into free radicals, which attack and damage different parts of the cells (for example, the DNA or the membrane). The accumulation of free radicals leads to the «pollution» Pure Thoughts, Pure Body Why do we occasionally cease to feel the joy of life and instead get upset at our reflection in a mirror? There is no disease, but you cannot say that you are healthy either. Instead of a fresh-looking face there is a pale mask; instead of a beaming smile there are lifeless eyes. Indeed, these visible signs of tiredness are followed by insomnia, headaches and more. TEXT Vita Mach P H O T thin k st ock

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The accumulation of free radicals leads to the «pollution» of a cell

of a cell. A young body has the capacity to neu- tralize these free radicals and reverse this process, thus cleansing the waste product from the cells. As one gets older, this cleansing power decreases progressively and the waste accumulates in cells, therefore decreasing the efficiency of cell function until the cell dies. The process of accumulation of the waste product in the cells is accelerated also by external factors such as smoking, alcohol abuse, exposure to ultra-violet light, an unhealthy diet and excess consumption of Reza Tavassoli processed food, which contains From 1969 to 1973 he studied bi- plenty of pesticides and insecti- ology in the USA then medicine cides (substances used to kill in- in Switzerland and in 1979 he sects), and other toxic products received a diploma from the Uni- versity of Lausanne. From 1979 in the environment. to 1984 he underwent a medical – What can it lead to? internship at the hospital of the – Degenerative diseases can Canton of Vaud. From 1984 to affect different parts of the body 1987 he worked at the Biotonus ty sleeping. One can have non- Clinic as a physician, and then such as the musculoskeletal sys- specific somatic symptoms, and he was medical manager for two tem, the cardiovascular system, years. Since 1989 he has been a decrease in immunity that can the respiratory system, the di- Medical Director and Head of the bring about infectious diseases. gestive system, the liver func- Biotonus Clinic. Some experience muscular pain tions, etc. It accelerates the ag- or discomfort after physical ex- ing process and even provokes certain cancers. ercise and some experience a change in appetite, The paradox inherent in oxygen is that every which can cause weight gain or weight loss. Phys- living human being needs oxygen, but at the same ical appearance can also be affected by pimples or time it can damage life. Antioxidants help to man- dark circles around the eyes. This all points to the age this negative impact. The antioxidants found in fact that the organism is not coping with the tox- certain food containing vitamins А, С and Е, se- ic load. lenium, zinc and other minerals, and polyphenol – How do you examine the levels of pollution and lycopene help the cells to cleanse themselves in the human body in your clinic? of the accumulated waste. This process is called de- – Upon arrival at the Biotonus clinic, the patient u tmann toxification. The body neutralizes toxic substances goes through several stages of a medical check-up. and revitalizes the cells gradually, in several stag- This includes a complete medical history and clinical es. Antioxidants certainly play a big role in this examination, electrocardiogram, abdominal echog- process as well. raphy, chest x-ray, neck and back x-ray, and blood, – How may a person sense that his body needs urine and stool tests, as well as some specific blood a detox program? and urine tests (such as stress markers, nutrient de- – When a person feels tired and run down, or ficiency, cardiovascular risk and inflammation, -nu when he cannot cope with professional or pri- trition and metabolism, toxic trace elements in the yana H a P H O T M a r yana vate responsibilities. Some people have difficul- urine and endocrine status). In addition, the person’s

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– even if a person doesn’t drink or doesn’t smoke, they may still accumulate free radicals. As I said before, the fact that the body is in contact with other toxic substances in the environment makes a person eligible for a detox program at least once a year. The detox program is designed with the individual characteristics of a patient in mind: his age, his genetic characteristics, and his lifestyle. – What does this program include? – It detoxifies organs such as the liver, lungs, kidneys, brain, digestive system, and skin. We provide systematic treatment of the whole body. In addition, a daily body care program is offered at the clinic. The patient receives a special dietary menu and goes through different treatments. To enable During a stay at Biotonus, the body to get rid of toxic waste, we have devel- the patient learns to improve oped special dietary supplements and vitamins to improve the immune system, improve the circula- the quality of his or her life tion, decrease stress, and improve the mental sexual potency of the body. During a stay at Biotonus, the patient learns to bodily condition is examined and analyzed; the nutri- improve the quality of his or her life. This means tionist offers his conclusion. This enables us to eval- elaborate alimentation, exercise, better sleep and uate the level of intoxication. We have the possibility learning to decrease stress and mitigate against of performing specific genetic tests as well. environmental factors. Thus intoxication will de- – If a person doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink alco- crease, and the patient will not lose energy so fast. hol, and leads a healthy lifestyle, how often does This is a systematic approach to the body, which al- he or she need the detox program? lows one to enjoy every minute of life.

Areas of rary society which combines Check-Up specialization an integrated approach for The clinic offers a check-up which

The Biotonus Clinic was each patient, and which con- starts with a complete and detailed u tman (1) opened on May 1st, 1983, by siders their psychological and blood test. A specialized medical Dr. Claude Rossel. The centre physical peculiarities. The anti- check-up or a surgical operation specializes in so-called «dis- aging program enable them to can be organized if necessary. eases of civilization» caused manage effectively age-related Various manual techniques as well by a decrease in physical ac- changes to the body. as electrotherapy, cryotherapy, ul- tivity and an increase in stress The team of professionals trasound, electrostimulation, and from everyday life. This can in- which works in the clinic is others are offered in the center. clude a worsening of digestion, composed of professionals obesity, depression, burnout, from different fields: nutrition- Contact details chronic age-related diseases, ists, acupuncture specialists, Clinique Bon Port and metabolism disorders. physiotherapists, yoga instruc- 27 Rue Bon Port The clinic has developed an tors, fitness and water gym- 1820 Montreux original medical concept for nastics instructors, aestheti- Tel.: +41219665858

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swisshealth 37 38 swisshealth Swiss doctors | Merlin Guggenheim – Swissparc saving face The work of a plastic surgeon is like jewelry, when you have to tweak and polish natural beauty. The unique experience of the Guggenheim Merlin from Swissparc Clinic, the rich arsenal of methods to combat age-related changes - from injections to operations, allow him to work with the look of client like with a piece of art.. TEXT Еva Velme

e knows exactly what to propose to a spe- muscle mobility. This filler spreads evenly under the cific person at a specific time. Perhaps that is skin with no side effects that other fillers may have why Merlin Guggenheim’s schedule chang- (since fillers are foreign agents in your body and leave H es, literally, by the minute. bumps and swells that can be felt or even seen when – Doctor Guggenheim, many people start to worry the patient smiles). The fat cells leave no visible trac- about their appearance when they see the first signs of es. Technically, it is a slightly more difficult product to ageing, and try to delay the need for plastic surgery. work with, but when everything is done correctly, the What can be done about this? results are beautiful. – Yes, this trend is international. Now we are start- – Where do you extract the fat cells from? ing to provide light, not very invasive, treatments to – Normally, we extract them from the abdominal area young patients, in order to delay as much as possible or the thighs. We need very little, just a few millilitres, so the point of no return, when only surgery can improve it is not a liposuction-like procedure. their looks. However, now there are plenty of methods – What do you consider when deciding what proce- to correct and minimize the signs of facial ageing. We dure your patient needs? Do you have some age-related honestly warn you that we do not perform magic or guidelines – say, one set of procedures is applied after some secret, arcane mystery. I want to underline one the age of 35, and another after 45? very important thing – all that we do is based on sci- – It depends not on age but on the preferences of a pa- entific data, verified and supported by solid evidence tient. Esthetic medicine follows a different route – we do of its efficiency. not issue a diagnosis followed by a recommended course – What corrective methods do you use? of treatments. Patients request an improvement to his or – We use Botox and it works well on light wrinkles – her appearance. Each case is considered individually. If for instance, on the forehead, when they haven’t settled one woman at the age of 30 uses fillers or Botox injections in. When they have settled in, it is much more difficult to it does not mean her girlfriend of the same age automati- get rid of them. We restore facial volume lost over time cally needs to have the same treatment. First, we will listen by using various fillers. Lipo-fillers made from the pa- to the patient, and then provide recommendations. Bo- tient’s own fat cells reap especially good results. This is a tox and hyaluronic acid are so popular also because they great product with no drawbacks. It contains stem cells give a temporary effect. Permanent fillers or implants are that work by improving skin quality. Usually, fillers are more serious and require certain skills. used annually or bi-annually, while lipo-fillers are used – Can a woman after 50 or 55 remain beautiful with-

once every several years. out plastic surgery? Or do you always think of possible – Are they also injected? improvements when you see a mature woman? – Yes, there are injections that help to fill in the skin – Of course, not everyone needs the help of a surgeon areas that have lost volume – most often the cheeks, after 50. Sometimes corrective treatments can be sufficient, the areas around the eyes and under the eyes. Where if they work for this person. If the woman is 35, however, to inject is a very important question, since each face and had four children, her body can sometimes only be-

P H O T thin k st ock has a unique anatomy and different muscle tissue and come slender again with abdominal surgery.

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There are no two identical patients. For all of us, age- and make his face look firmer—there are injections that ing is individual. If a woman over 50 has good genes and can burn fat that has accumulated under your chin over leads a healthy lifestyle, she will only need to have small the years. If more time is available and the patient is in no corrective treatments to look beautiful. The goal of each hurry, we can offer lipo-fillers. This procedure is done un- of us is to improve our appearance as much as we can, and der local anesthesia and is a very light treatment, but with it depends a lot on genetics. a much better effect. – 50 percent or more? What part of it is genetic? – Rumor has it that firm facial contours take off a – I think about 70 percent. The rest depends on lifestyle: minimum of 5 years… whether you smoke or not, if you get enough sleep, etc. – I don’t think things are that simple. Everyone has a Smoking and lack of sleep are two important factors influ- different facial structure, skin condition etc. Someone can encing the appearance; the skin gets weaker and thinner. look younger on account of a range of factors. One of the Also, it is very important to protect the facial skin from most noticeable signs of aging, one that makes the face solar ultraviolet rays with SPF 15 and over. look older, is a loss of volume, in particular in the central I would say that you can significantly ruin your natu- parts of the face. Additionally, gravity pulls the lateral areas ral potential with an unhealthy lifestyle, and improve it downwards. So the face that has volume, with no depres- with healthy living. sions, will look younger. Skin quality is also an important We first look at the patient, his facial volume, his skin factor – sometimes the patient needs to have peeling and quality, and then offer a solution. Moreover, we start with wrinkle-smoothing treatments… Nourished, pampered small things that cause patients most distress – the eyes skin makes people look younger. That’s why this issue has or something else, and then we move to the next issue. to be viewed from many perspectives. – What is the most popular request in your clinic? – Are there any side effects after injections, for exam- What causes patients most stress? The eyes? ple, after correction of the chin line? Can you go public – It varies. The best case scenario is when the patient right away, or do you need to stay home for some time? knows what he or she wants to correct – wrinkles on the – Yes, it is better to avoid important meetings for about forehead or chin or drooping eyelids. If the patient doesn’t 10 days. You may have hematomas and facial swelling, so know what he or she wants, but is generally unhappy about you have to keep this in mind when planning your activ- his or her looks, it will certainly be more difficult for us ities. This procedure can be done prior to the weekend, to make them happy. So, the best advice is to formulate then the patient stays at home during the weekend, and what you want. Our goal is not to create a new face, but masks the signs of treatment with a scarf or turtleneck or to make the patient look younger and refreshed, so that make-up during the next working week. This is realistic. people will look at them and think, «He must have had – What do you think about homeopathic injections? a really good vacation» rather than, «He must have done Many people believe they improve skin health… something with his face». – I think they are wrong for the most part. In fact, there – With such a wide variety of choices: hyaluronic ac- is no scientific proof that homeopathy really works and id products, Botox etc.—how does the patient decide has any lasting effect. If 100 patients undergo this treat- what is best for him? ment, some of them will see an improvement and some – Of course, we give recommendations to our clients. won’t. It is very subjective. Some people believe that they The patient comes and says, «I have three weeks and I need look great after homeopathy. Wonderful, that confidence to look good.» We can, for example, tone up his chin line can give a person an additional boost and can trigger posi-

Not everyone needs the help of a surgeon after 50. Sometimes corrective treatments can be sufficient, if they work for this person

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tive processes within the body. But are less noticeable. The patient spends this doesn’t happen with everyone. money – a lot of money, by the way – For example, with Botox, we know but does not get the result he wants. what effect it has. With homeopa- At that point we can offer a more effi- thy, we are not so sure. cient surgical treatment with a notice- – Botox has raised many dis- able result. This is our advantage – we cussions, and many still think it offer a surgical procedure too, if nec- is a toxic drug… essary. We look at the client and we of- – No, it is absolutely safe. It is fer him several options. If he wants a used in such small doses that it can guaranteed effect, lasting 10-15 years, do absolutely no harm to a human then he needs surgery. being. By the way, Botox has for Merlin Manuel – Some time ago it was popular some time been used not only in es- Guggenheim to inject golden threads under the thetic medicine, but in other medi- Doctor of Medicine, specializing in skin of the face, and there were many cal fields. It is well studied, we know plastic and esthetic surgery and hand opinions on this. What about meso- how it works, how long the effect surgery. Since 2015, he has been a threads? Do you work with them? lasts, how it is absorbed and dis- Partner at the Swissparc Clinic. – No. We do not work with them charged from the body etc. There He graduated from Zurich University now, and we don’t plan to in the future. is nothing unstudied about this in 1998 and worked as assistant sur- They are half-measures that are being product. In fact, it is one of the saf- geon (2000-2001) at the Reconstruc- used to try to correct issues that re- est treatments we administer—the tive Surgery Department at the Zurich quire proper surgery. Often they have material is easily tolerated and ac- University Hospital, then (2002- no effect. The face is injected with alien 2005) at the Plastic and Reconstruc- cepted by the body. Usually it causes material and threads injure the skin, tive Surgery Faculty of Hannover no issues; problems arise only if the Medical School in Germany. From they are noticeable to the touch. I be- patient is unhappy with the result- 2006 to 2013 he was Senior Doctor lieve that if we need to treat a partic- ing effect. In that case, corrections at the Department of Plastic Surgery ular defect—to restore volume, elim- may be done in about 6 months, and Hand Surgery at Zurich Univer- inate wrinkles, whatever, then we can after the Botox starts to wear off. sity Hospital, and in 2013 and 2014, use injections. If the face needs lifting, – When do you suggest a surgi- Vice Chairman of the Department. He then surgery is required and no half- cal procedure? is the author of many scientific ar- measures will do. It is like giving some- – Not all patients need surgery, ticles and publications. one a bicycle instead of a car to drive and we try to delay it as much as from one city to another. possible. But the moment comes I recently participated in one of the when surgery is necessary. There are beauty salons that largest esthetic medicine congresses and my colleagues provide cosmetic services such as injections, peelings, had the same opinion about mesothreads. We are not laser treatments etc, but do not offer surgical treatment. interested in clients throwing their money away and we They sell their services, and for some time these treat- don’t want to make them come back every six months to ments give good results. However, over time patients need correct something. Our work is based on the following to have more injections to see positive changes, and they principle: we offer the correct solution at the right time.

Areas of treatments (from abdominal ments, surgery and corrective specialization plastic surgeries to breast and procedures after unsuccessful A clinic for plastic, esthetic buttock surgeries); arm sur- surgical procedures. and reconstructive surgery, geries (lifting of soft tissue Swissparc, a new medical fa- on the internal side of arms), Contact cility in the center of Zurich medical treatment of excess details unites a team of experienced activity of sweat glands (hy- Swissparc AG high-class professionals. perhidrosis); rejuvenation of Steinentischstrasse 5 The Clinic provides a wide hand skin with one’s own fat 8002 Zürich range of services, such as cells etc., genital surgery, Tel: 044 533 29 19 various facial restorative treat- dental services, and many 044 533 29 18 ments (fillers, face and neck others. The Clinic also offers E-Mail: [email protected]

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swisshealth 41 the path to yourself Not many people enjoy being in a hospital environment, and quite often an environment that does not remind a patient of a hospital leads to a faster recovery. In September 2014, the Clinic Bad Ragaz, which is located in the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, started to offer new rehabilitation facilities and treatments: the Clinic has everything you need for your recovery from surgery or injury as fast as possible. TEXT Maryana Hautmann

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Clemens Sieber MD and hotel services. Our approach is generally different from the usual «wake up, go to bed» regime. member of the Swiss Medical Associa- – How do you manage to do that? tion, chief medical officer of the Clinic Bad Ragaz. – There are many clinics offering excellent rehabil- In 1988 he graduated from the Univer- itation treatments but they usually take place in what sity of Basel and defended his thesis. are almost army-cadet conditions, as they are aimed at In 1990 he started practicing internal large number of patients and therefore they are not able medicine (disorders of the inner organs) to offer individual services. They have all their activi- at the University of Flawil, and later he ties scheduled to the minute. For example, if you want moved to Johannesburg, South Africa. to take a nap after lunch, you will not have a chance be- In 1991–1992 he worked as a surgeon cause you already have medical procedures scheduled at the St Leonhard Centre, St Gallen, for this time. If a medical center has 100–150 patients at and then at the Rorschach Hospital. He a time, the patients’ stay is usually planned meticulous- went back to practicing internal medi- ly from the first to the last day and it is always easier to cine, first at the Winterthur Cantonal eliminate a procedure than to add a new one to the pa- Hospital and then at Zurich University Hospital and Chur Regional Hospital. tients’ treatment plan. Since the year 2000 he has been work- However, we always remember that our patient is a ing in the therapy department of the person with his own routine and if he wants to take a nap Medical Health Center Bad Ragaz. after lunch, he is free to do so. This is what the individual approach is all about – if a patient wants to have an extra massage session, we will adapt our schedule accord- Command atients can enjoy the environment of a five- ingly. Most of the time this kind of thing can be easily Job star hotel while receiving the highest quality arranged – this is the advantage of being a small clinic. Dr. Clemens Sieber medical treatment. Clemens Sieber, the Chief – In other words, an individual approach is the core sure: Rehabilitation is teamwork, which of Medicine and leader of the highly qualified principle of your work, isn’t it? brings together all medicalP team at the Clinic Bad Ragaz, shares his expe- – Yes it is. From the very first day of the Clinic being the clinic staff. riences in bringing people back to an active lifestyle. founded, we have been aiming towards offering an indi- – Doctor Sieber, what is your Clinic’s specialization? vidual approach to our patients, and we have managed – We offer a wide range of rehabilitation services: we to achieve much of what we set out to do. If we talk of help our patients to regain the ability to move on their planning, we always have room for improvement. For own and to do so with confidence. At the same time, we instance, if a patient wants to have his therapist replaced work hard to create the most comfortable of environ- with another one, we can arrange this no matter how dif- ments. In other words, we are not talking only about the ficult it might be. Imagine this situation: a person has regeneration of locomotive system functions, but also already spent three weeks in the Clinic. Suddenly his about individual rehabilitation treatments tailored to rehabilitation treatment is extended but under the su- each patient’s needs. Our patients always enjoy deluxe pervision of another doctor, because his initial therapist service. During the whole rehabilitation process, our had his working hours scheduled for the whole of the doctors, nurses and room service employees look after next week. Well, our patients are used to high-quality

P H O T Clini c B ad Ra g a z rc hi v e (3) the patients and take care of their requests for medical service. They may not understand the reasons for such

swisshealth 43 Clinic Bad Ragaz An unique combination of comfort, five-star medical services is very extensive; we successfully cover hotel luxury and professional nearly every branch of medicine. We have, for example, medical service. an outpatient unit, a radiology department, about 50 therapists, dermatologists, gynecologists, angiologists, pneumologists, sports medicines, ophtalmologists, nutritionists… we offer a wide range of medical disciplines. – Do you offer rehabilitation services to cancer patients? – Yes, we have this kind of program. The rehabilitation of cancer patients is not very different from the From the first day of the Clinic therapeutic method, though it takes more time. The being founded, we have been main point is that they are extremely weak and get tired easily. Surgeries, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have aiming towards offering an exhausted them, and they need not only relaxation and recovery, but also psychological support. This kind of individual approach to patients patient quite often doubts the possibility of a successful outcome to the treatment. They need rest and moral support. We are able to provide the most comfortable a replacement, and some of them may even refuse to conditions for rehabilitation and to offer professional take further treatment. medical care to them. We have to be mindful of these small things when – The Clinic is located within the territory of the we prepare individual rehabilitation programs. At the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, and patients may choose to same time, however, our highest priority is to offer bet- stay in the Clinic or in the hotel. Whom would you ter services to our patients as compared to other clinics. advise to stay in the Clinic in particular? As our Clinic was opened as part of the existing Med- – If a patient requires special care, it can be provid- ical Health Center, we did not have to create anything ed in the Clinic. We are talking about those who strug- in terms of medical services. A great professional team gle to take care of themselves in everyday life. This in- has already been built over the previous few decades. I cludes, for example, those who cannot use toilet facilities believe we would have never managed to achieve what on their own due to a prosthesis or who cannot walk we did if we had had to recruit medical personnel and steadily after surgery, as well as those who require pain doctors from scratch again. injections, etc. – What other advantages do you have? The Clin- If a person is able to take care of himself or he is ac- ic’s equipment or some special medical services, for companied by his family members during the treat- example? ment, he may take his treatment in the Clinic first and – First of all, we use our 36.5 °C body-warmth ther- then move to the hotel, where rehabilitation services mal water as a natural piece of equipment. Besides this, and medical care personnel can be provided 24 hours we have regular equipment as used in rehabilitation cen- a day. Sometimes we transfer patients who have learnt ters at our disposal. What we can talk about a lot is the to take care of themselves during their stay in our Clin- thermal water that we actively use in the rehabilitation ic to the hotel. This, however, does not mean that they

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Most patients come to stay in our Clinic after surgery. Some years ago, patients who had had hip replacement surgery needed to stay in hospital for ten days. Nowa- Absolutely everyone – days they need to stay in hospital for between two to five from doctors to room days only, and can be admitted to a rehabilitation clinic immediately afterwards. Many patients prefer not to go maids – has to be involved back home, but rather to stay in our Clinic, especially those of foreign nationalities, who would need to take a in the teamwork flight to get home. This may be risky immediately after surgery. For this reason, they are advised to take 10–14 days of rehabilitation treatment before flying. or for elderly patients. We have 80– and 90-year-old By the way, patients from other countries prefer to patients coming to our Clinic, and they certainly need stay for longer periods, because they like the quality of more time for rehabilitation. service provided by us. They may then decide to live One’s psychological condition is also very important: not in the Clinic but in the hotel. This may, however, if a young person had surgery and the surgery went well, result in a different cost structure, as the Clinic is obli- this person will recover very fast. However, if there were gated to pay medical taxes. certain complications, or the patient is an elderly per- – Being a doctor, what do you think is the most son or prone to depression, the rehabilitation takes lon- important thing? ger. Inner strength plays an essential role, because re- – To me it is important to be in contact with the doc- habilitation is about self-improvement. Our task is to tors who send patients to our Clinic. For example, a pa- encourage the patient. tient takes rehabilitation treatment after his surgery but – You said that the success of your Clinic depends one week later I have questions and doubts, and I would on the teamwork of your professional personnel. really appreciate the opportunity to call his surgeon and What is the essence of this teamwork? How do you discuss everything that concerns me. At the very least, I organize the work processes of your personnel? need the opportunity to read a professional medical re- – We focus on the well-being of a patient. Absolutely port from the hospital where this patient’s surgery was everyone – from doctors to room maids – has to be in- carried out. All medical documents need to be written volved in the teamwork. We know how to interact with in a language I understand, but not all foreign doctors each other and with the patients. can provide these documents in, for instance, English. Our Clinic is a success story – a person comes to us This is why it may be easier to deal with foreign patients in a wheelchair and leaves us walking on crutches, or sent to us from Swiss clinics. a person comes to us on crutches and leaves us walk- – You mentioned that many patients stay for lon- ing on his own feet… These success stories encourage ger periods because they like the services provided. both doctors and patients. We maintain our positive at- In which cases, however, would you recommend a titude, especially towards those who are pessimists. It is long-term stay in the Clinic? extremely important to make sure that my words and – It depends on the patient’s age, his current situation the words of the attending doctor encourage people. My and his ailments. A lengthy rehabilitation is required in 15 years of experience confirm that it is our interaction case of spinal diseases, multiple injuries and fractures and interdisciplinary teamwork that make us successful.

Background tient diagnostics, prevention, ment and receive professional With the coordinated work of The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz therapy and rehabilitation. medical assistance. medical specialists and thera- has a long history of caring In September 2014, the Grand pists, every patient is guaran- for convalescing patients, Resort began a new chapter Areas of teed the best conditions for re- who have been using the in rehabilitation treatment by specialization habilitation, whilst the qualified therapeutic and healing ther- opening the Clinic Bad Ragaz, The Clinic Bad Ragaz special- nurses provide 24-hour indi- mal waters from the nearby which offers a unique combi- izes in the rehabilitation of pa- vidual care to each patient. Tamina Gorge to relieve their nation of inpatient rehabilita- tients with locomotive diseas- complaints for over 175 tion treatment and five-star es, post– surgery issues and Contact details years. The Grand Resort Bad care service. Patients who post-traumatic treatment. Over Clinic Bad Ragaz Ragaz has continued this tra- take rehabilitation treatment 30 medical specialists and 7310 Bad Ragaz dition with the Medical Health in the Clinic Bad Ragaz after about 50 therapists work in the Tel: +41 (0)81 303 38 38 Center Bad Ragaz, founded in surgery or injury can stay in Clinic; every patient receives 3 Fax: +41 (0)81 303 38 39 1957, for the areas of outpa- the five-star hotel environ- to 5 medical procedures daily. E-Mail: [email protected]

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swiss magic Charming villages, majestic peaks, splendid thermal resorts, fascinating views, perfect hotels and restaurants... for most tourists, Switzerland is synonymous with quality. Over 120 resorts, 48 peaks with a height of more than 4,000 metres, the longest skiing tracks in Europe and the highest skiing zones. TEXT Alina Trofimova

he history of various sports and of winter Moritz. At the end of the 19th century, the resort tourism is strongly associated with the became popular among wealthy Englishmen, who most famous Swiss resort of St. Moritz. enjoyed the charms of the Swiss winter. Tired of T More than 150 years ago, a hotel owner parties, they started to compete in sledging con- in St. Moritz, Johannes Badrutt, made a bet with his tests. Chasing each other in the usual way seemed English guests, offering to pay for all of their travel boring, so they began to dash about the icy streets costs from London to the resort if they didn’t like of St. Moritz on metal sledges, lying down head the Swiss winter. The skeptical Englishmen arrived first. Soon, a Crest run appeared – a skeleton track before Christmas… and stayed until April. That was with natural ice, starting right at the Kulm hotel. It the beginning of winter tourism in Switzerland. was on this track that the Olympic competitions of 1928 and 1948 took place, long before this kind of A Living History sport was included in the official program of the In 1880, this resort hosted the continent’s first curl- Winter Olympic Games. The first skiing school, the ing tournament. Two years later, the first figure first snowbound horse races, the first golf tourna-

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46 swisshealth St Moritz Exciting views, Every week, winter horse racing, extreme sled, numerous sporting something interesting and cultural events – they know here how and unusual to spend the winter is happening in pleasurably. St. Moritz

lighting in Switzerland (in 1878) – at the end of ty, like to rest in the Berner Oberland. The white the 19th century, St. Moritz changed from a small peaks of the mountains standing in line four thou- mountain village into a modern city. No wonder sand kilometers high, the turquoise waters of the St. Moritz is the only Alpine resort that has host- lakes and the mountain rivers, the roofs of the ed the world championships in mountain skiing houses covered with snow… it is a real winter fai- on three separate occasions, let alone the Win- rytale. The Jungfrau region includes such ski re- ter Olympic Games, which have taken place in St. sorts as Grindelwald, Wengen, and Mürren, with Moritz twice – no other Alpine resort can claim over 210 km of tracks, the perfect place for skiing such an honour. The world mountain skiing cham- and good hotels and restaurants. In addition, you pionship will be held in St. Moritz for the fourth can visit Bern or Interlaken to go shopping, to have time in 2017, which will constitute another record. a meal in a good restaurant or to go to a concert The rich winter program of events and enter- without spending hours travelling. There are two tainment offered by St. Moritz includes the famous skiing zones immediately above Grindelwald that White Turf horse race, which gathers all of the beau are perfect both for newcomers and for veteran monde, the unique gastronomic festival, the snow skiers. Grindelwald and the picture-postcard Wen- polo event, and various competitions. Every week, gen share tracks that are perhaps the most beauti- something interesting and unusual is happening in ful in the Berner Oberland. The very recognisable the city. For those who prefer to spend their mon- trio of mountains – the Eiger, the Mönch and the ey on more active pursuits, St. Moritz offers a Ski Jungfrau, standing in a line as if posing for a pho- Pass for only 35 Swiss Francs a day – much cheap- tographer – always catches the eye. er than at most European resorts. Cosy streets decorated with Christmas illu- mination, chocolate boutiques, excellent hotels Swiss Comfort with modern spa centers, shopping – Interlaken These places are incredibly beautiful – even the always has something interesting to offer. From Swiss themselves, used to this incredible beau- December to February, the city center turns in-

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to a fairytale called Ice Magic (www.interlaken. ch). Several skating rinks of various sizes are connected via a long ice track. After skating to your heart’s content, you can warm yourself up with mulled wine and have dinner in a nearby restaurant. The skating rinks and tracks are open in Interlaken every day from 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. from 19 December to 27 February. You can hire all the necessary equipment, and for children there is a special skating rink with supporting figures.

Gstaad Traditions In the hotels, restaurants and various street deco- rations in the Canton of Bern, you will again and again see black and white pictures of cows going from the pastures up to the mountains. When you take a closer look at the pictures, all cut from paper, you can’t but be struck with delight – how could these possibly have been made? Decoup- age, or the tradition of making pictures from paper, is popular in Gstaad and its surroundings. The main complexity is in the incredible delicacy of the work. All of the smallest details – the fir tree needles, the tree leaves, the bells on the cows and the goats – are cut with special high- precision scissors. But Gstaad is famous not only for its paper artifacts and beautiful souvenirs. This ski resort offers over 220 km of tracks, and on Clacier 3000 you can ski from October to May. Not so long ago, a unique viewing platform was built – the world’s first bridge to connect moun-

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48 swisshealth Mont Blanc, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jung- Every year, a million tourists come to the Swiss SWITZERLAND frau, but also the famously recognisable Matter- Alps for skiing or snowboarding. There are moun- Everyone can choose a winter holiday to horn Pyramid – 24 peaks reach over 4,000 metres tains in other countries, though not nearly so beau- his liking: lovers of in height. Gstaad and the neighbouring resorts are tiful, but a thermal resort that uses 5 million litres mountain beauties the places in Switzerland with the highest concen- of water daily from a source of 51 degrees Celsius greeted the dawn at the foot of the Matterhorn, tration of good restaurants – from the gastronom- cannot be found anywhere else. The Leukerbad, fans of skiing and winter ic, with Michelin stars and GaultMillau points, the largest wellness resort in the Alps, is located sports are waiting to the simple and homely. In total, there are over in one of the most picturesque areas in the Canton for the ski resorts of the Jungfrau and the 100 restaurants and cafes at the resort and in the of Valais. Both spa and wellness lovers and skiing famous skating rink surroundings. enthusiasts are sure to like the Leukerbad. And if in Interlaken, and you are not too tired, you can take a walk along connoisseurs of holiday shopping and urban A Reasonable the scenic paths around the resort. leisure can plenty of Compromise Winter walks in the mountains are a new Eu- work up on cozy streets, Travelling to the mountains is a winter fairytale for ropean trend. More and more people are coming boutiques and shops. those who like mountain skiing, and is no less of a to mountain resorts to enjoy the pristine natural fairytale for those who do not have a strong desire beauty, to wander about snowy forests or to have to spend all day on the slopes. In Switzerland, there a winter picnic… In winter, many routes are even are many opportunities for other endeavours. For more beautiful than in summer. It will suffice to instance, you can get accommodation in Lucerne, mention dawn at the Matterhorn foothills or an the country’s most visited city and one which lies evening walk under the setting sun with a view of only 54 km away from Zurich. the legendary peaks… If the idea of simple walks On a good day, you can go up Rigi Mountain along the snow-cleared paths seems like a strange in an antique steam train that looks like it came undertaking, you can choose a gastronomic, his- from another century (departs from Arth-Goldau torical or educational route: during your walk you or Vitznau). On this mountain, called the Queen can sample wine or learn something new and in- of Mountains for its beauty and views, there is teresting. In Switzerland, tourists face only one a wellness centre, Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & danger: it is so beautiful and attractive that it Spa, which opened not so long ago and is a proj- can be addictive. You will not be able to do any- ect by the famous Swiss architect Mario Botta. thing about your desire to return to this country Visitors can admire the mountains right from the again and again. heated spa pools, and those eager to ski can do so on the Rigi mountain tracks or go to a neig- Information about Switzerland: bouring resort. MySwitzerland.com

swisshealth 49 Andreas Gosele Himself a former athlete, now twenty years he is senior physician of Athletics Federation of Switzerland. recipe for victory Andreas Gosele Due to the unique methods of examination specifically Doctor of Medicine, Sports Medicine De- developed for current and future champions, the Head partment of the Merian Iselin Clinic, stud- of the Swiss Olympic Medical Center Dr. Andreas ied and had his internship at the Freiburg University, Liestal Canton Hospital, and Gosele and his colleagues can in a timely manner reveal the sports clinic Praxisklinik Rennbahn in what is hidden, foresee and prevent problems thus giv- Muttenz. Specialization: prevention, diag- ing an impetus to new sports achievements and at times nostics, and treatment of sports injuries. He headed Praxisklinik Rennbahn and even saving sport careers. founded the Swiss Olympic Medical Cen- TEXT Lada Molini ter Crossklinik. Dr. Gӧsele was a physician to the Swiss national team at the Olympics in Sidney, Ath- he Swiss Olympic Medical point» might lead to serious health ens, Turin, Beijing, and Vancouver. Since 1996, he has been head physician at the Center, based at the Merian problems. Swiss Athletics Federation. Dr. Gӧsele has Iselin Clinic in Basel, hav- – Dr. Gösele, why is it so important worked at the health service of the Cervelo T ing the members of Swiss for professional athletes to undergo TestTeam, Leopard Trek, and RadioShack- national cycling and athletics teams a complete check-up? Nissan-Trek cycling teams, and is currently among its regular patients, knows – A check-up provides accurate in- a physician for Trek Factory Racing. that, for achievements and victories, formation about the state of health He teaches at the Institute of Exercise and every nuance of the athlete’s health is and the capacity for achievement. Of Health Sciences at the University of Basel. crucial. Not only an overlooked mi- course it is important, especially since

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also to identify future problems with the locomo- ballers and tennis players, and even arrange tennis tive apparatus, various organs, the cardio-vascular tournaments. But the main focus is on sprinters, fig- system, and cardiac pathologies, as cases of sudden ure skaters, athletes, and cyclists. Moreover, we are death among sportsmen are well known… on good terms with some ballet dancers... Patients (for example, young footballers) often We also service amateurs. For example, some come to us complaining about their poor results years ago we, together with a clinic that specializ- and performance. And if we perform a thorough es in rehabilitation, developed a program to train check-up, let’s say of the pelvis or thighs, we will patients with rheumatologic diseases. The purpose most likely find the source of their problems. With was their taking part in the Berlin marathon. The professional loads, even the slightest abnormality results were rather interesting… Many of the pro- may lead to serious consequences, including the gram’s participants reduced their daily intake of end of a career or even arthrosis, with time. A typ- drugs and some even discontinued the use of drugs. ical example: I used to engage in athletics. When I The number of complaints decreased and as a re- was 18 or 19 I felt a strange joint pain and went to sult all of them took part in the marathon. Some a doctor. The problem, though, was not identified, even stayed in the sport. as little was known about it at that time. If it hadn’t Another group of patients includes people called been for this, I probably wouldn’t have left profes- Life Style Intervention. They usually say, «Every- sional sports and I wouldn’t have arthrosis now. thing is ok, my children have grown up, and now I – What does a check-up involve for sportsmen? want to change something in my life,» and decide to – Actually, it is a «head-to-toe» examination. go in for sport. We examine such patients, do perfor- We do electrocardiography, echocardiography or mance evaluation tests, develop training programs heart ultrasound (depending on the kind of sport), and support them on their way to their achieve- and blood tests; measure height, weight, pressure, ments. Interestingly, many of them are pensioners. pulse, and specific fat content; do extensive laboratory tests, etc. The collected data provide a general picture and we draw conclusions on the athlete’s strengths and capabilities. We can draw Lately, we have expanded our approach. If earlier Specialization we focused on the specifics of this or that kind of a conclusion on the of Olympic medical center – Athletics sport – a cyclist underwent a cycling test, a rower and Cycling. Being was tested on a rowing simulator – today we per- athlete’s strengths aware of the specifics form several check-ups with the key objective of of these sports and and capabilities for problems of athletes, examining the body as a whole. We check the co- the center’s specialists ordination and the ability to control one’s body – high achievements have developed a special package for athletes and the types of check-up that are so important when cyclists. it comes to injuries. And if we find a problem, we immediately offer the optimum treatment – physical therapy or special training. – Are your patients mostly professional sportsmen? – Yes. We cooperate with the national athletics and cycling teams and are therefore aware of the specifics of these kinds of sports and the possible problems associated with them. We have even developed a package of services for such sportsmen in addition to our basic package. There is a mobile laboratory to examine a patient during running or walking, high speed 3D cameras, and a biochemical department responsible only for cyclists. We do not treat sportsmen engaged in winter sports (except figure skating) during training, but accept them for diagnostics and treatment, as we have good diagnostics facilities. We also accept foot-

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als and for ordinary people, but training must be under the supervision of specialists. Targets can be achieved if you set higher goals. You regularly run a circuit, you are fit and you like it, but you see no progress? Do what ants do: speed up when walking, and then jump slightly. Every time run a longer distance. Set as many ob- stacles as you can. – Should patients provide any documents? How long are they supposed to stay for a complete check-up or possibly for treatment? – Of course it is always useful to have full information. That is why, if patients have already undergone any tests and any diseases have been re- vealed, it would be good to know the details. A medical card with examination and test results is Clinic Another group is comprised of people who are generally enough. However, it is better to repeat Professional athletes at the peak of their professional activities and the tests so that we can compare the results. All from all over the many hold high positions. They generally set the tests are done in one day, so a patient can come in world come to the Merian Iselin Clinic bar high, wishing to achieve the same goals in the evening, but if special tests are required, for ex- for diagnosis and sport as they have already attained in their ca- ample for viruses or intolerance to certain drugs, rehabilitation. reers. But here, caution is needed: fast results may they may take up to one week. We can discuss ev- lead to problems. Our task is to correctly deter- erything beforehand via Skype or Face Time. This mine the initial position and to develop a train- is especially convenient for those who come from ing program. Results must be achieved without other countries or cities. any health damage. – Can it be that a sportsman comes together – And what would you recommend to those with his trainer or personal physician? Does it who go running or speed-walking exclusively for make your work easier or more complicated? health purposes? – Of course, it is an advantage. Such dialogues are – We have the research of Scandinavian neu- often very productive, as we can develop a check- rologists to prove that we need to reconsider up and treatment plan together. I’m glad if sports- our former vision of amateur sport and to men are accompanied by their trainers. It is good train with maximum intensity. Speed up when a therapist is present during the check-up. as fast as you can, then slow down, then My experience in sports medicine (25 years in to- speed up again and so on. This meth- tal) shows that cooperation, partnership, and dis- od is called «high intensity training» cussion are very important. But the focus is on the and is intended both for profession- patient. And that’s the main thing.

Areas of The clinic offers a wide surgery, vascular surgery, an initial examination in one specialization range of services in sports urology, otolaryngology, neu- day, including a check-up The Swiss Olympic Medical medicine, primarily for up- rology, ophthalmology, recon- by a specialist, ultrasound, Center works in close coop- per and lower limb traumas. structive, plastic and esthetic X-ray, etc. eration with the Merian Is- Professional sportsmen surgery. Merian Iselin has elin clinic, which specializes from all over the world come eight state-of-the-art operat- Contact primarily in orthopedics and here for diagnostics and re- ing rooms where over 7,000 details joint diseases. habilitation. The clinic has operations are carried out ev- Merian Iselin The clinic does such complex large physiotherapeutic and ery year. Clinic operations as hip and knee radiological departments The clinic is designed for 120 Föhrenstrasse 2 joint replacement surgery. equipped with ultra-mod- inpatients and has a day pa- 4009 Basel Merian Iselin uses minimally ern facilities, and its own tient department. Tel.: +41 (0)61 305 11 11 invasive surgical techniques laboratory. Fax: +41 (0)61 305 18 66 that make the operations Besides orthopedic surgery, Check-up medicalservices@meri- more effective with minimum the clinic does operations in The Swiss Olympic aniselin.ch

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Anna Semenovich a lway s on the go

This vivacious woman with shining eyes emanates energy and a love of life. Anna’s professional track record is impressive: an ex-figure skater and international prize winner, she worked in the USA and now lives in Moscow pursuing her career as a professional singer, actress and TV presenter. Anna lives a full and vibrant life and does not seem to be slowing down. Swiss Health happened to meet Anna during a short vacation at the Leukerbad Clinic in the sunny Swiss Alps. Our Chief Editor, Maria-Anna Lämmly, talked to Anna in between her medical procedures and therapy baths. TEXT Maria-Anna L¨ammli

nna, what do you see as a source of vitality? Some people go to the mountains, some prefer the sea... – For me it’s water, without doubt. I am a Pisces and I love swimming. That’s why I like the LeukerbadClinic so much – it is an excit- Аing, beautiful place with mountains, a lot of fresh air, and thermal waters. You swim outside in a hot pool and you feel your cheeks are freezing but your body is warm, it feels so good. The mountains here are so tranquil, you can hide as if in your mother’s womb and feel that no problems can touch you. You feel you trust the world, and it is very important, because then the world embraces you as a mother embraces her child, and gives you everything you need. Naturally, humans depend a lot on their social environment in their everyday lives. Today’s met- ropolitan cities are associated with a fast pace of living, traffic jams, late bedtimes, early wake-ups; all this affects our nervous system, our well-being, and our thinking patterns. The way we think

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Leukerbad It is unique combination of beautiful mountains, thermal waters and almost always sunny weather. Rehabilitation – from a well-planned menu in the kitchen to the water treatments - be- gins since their arrival in Leukerbad Clinic.

chain. Therefore, my recharging at Leukerbad is very important. – As far as I know, you care a lot about rehabilitation and give it a lot of time. What kind of program at Leukerbad Clinic did you select for yourself? – Of course, I prefer a healthy lifestyle, given my professional career in sports. I take care of my diet, do sports and go through regular check-ups and detox programs at theLeukerbad Clinic. I was offered a special diet, including food that fits my body, I had great procedures: massages and dropping procedures to add microelements. Living in big cities does have an impact on our lives. I enjoyed a special massage to relax my muscles. I came to Switzerland very tired after filming. I badly needed a break, and now I’m getting back to work after a good rest, full of energy and ready for new film projects and concerts. – That means you try to avoid chronic fatigue and burnout. – If you burn yourself out and then you finally relax, your body will react with various disorders. We all need regular rest and enough sleep, especially women, to look well and stay young for a longer time. And one must always remember fitness and health-promoting procedures. I sleep at least 8-9 hours a day and have workouts, beauty procedures, and massages included in my daily schedule.

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60 swisshealth Swiss – treat their health. They have a whole culture in place for recreation and health promotion. When my doctor learnt that my shooting day sometimes If you want to look and feel well, lasted 14 to 17 hours, he was astonished: «Why do you will find a way to take you need to work so hard?» But it is a part of me and a part of my job. The Swiss take good care of care of your diet. Sure, you their bodies and have regular check-ups, at least for key issues such as blood analysis, cardiogram, ul- have to forget about fast food trasound, and cancer-specific markers. Blood analysis is usually detailed enough to allow for the de- tections of the first signs of any disease. If needed, a very important role in cleaning our bodies and Perfect a more detailed check-up can be made. We have to also needs to be cleansed and rehabilitated. I be- vacation take care of our health, because it is priceless. lieve detox programs are most relevant to people Tour about Switzerland with the – I hope you have undergone you medical tests living in big cities. STS (Swiss Travel fast enough to be able to enjoy the thermal baths. It is advisable to go through an «intoxication pro- System); – Yes. I was told there were no warning signs and gram» once a year – have fun with friends, drink tasting of delicious and healthy dishes from the that everything is OK. The culture of Swiss medical good wine and recover from your diet. After that chef of the restaurant servicesis not aimed at making patients spend un- you need to go to the sea and go through a detox Le Goethe. necessary money or, more importantly,time. They procedure, once a year. I am young, but I work and do 3-4 initial key tests, and perform a more detailed travel a lot, and I need to take such measures in or- check-up only if something serious or some prob- der to look and feel young, and to be in good shape. lem has been identified. – You are an «advanced user» of health promo- – Why do you need detox programs? Is it rea- tion services. Have you learnt anything new here? sonable to take them while you are still young? – This time it was a chrono diet. This is a good – We live much shorter lives than we are des- system: you eat some rich food in the morning, such tined to have, mostly because of the toxins that fill as butter or eggs. I also had a cocktail of quail eggs our bodies and make us grow old and destroy our with ginger, lemon juice and olive oil, and soups, organs. So it is very important to flush your body fish or meat with some topping for lunch. I always clean of toxins. Here I take dropping procedures to had some fresh detox juices, like baobab juice. But c h (3) uk e r bad. B R IEDE (1), www.le P H O T SANITA remove heavy metals from my liver. The liver plays I have a different approach to dieting. I prefer sepa-

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It took less time for me to recover here, I had enough sleep, bathed in the hot springs, followed medical procedures and breathed the fresh Alpine air!

Breakfast rate nutrition. When I mentioned to the doctor that Europe and the US, in particular for young people. The morning starts it was difficult for me to take proteins and carbs I prefer to eat nothing at all or to take a piece of with a cocktail from quail eggs, olive oil together, my diet was immediately changed to in- chocolate and tea, or some fruit. You have to have and lemon juice. Meals clude the food that I preferred, while still being tasty a healthy breakfast and dinner and take your lunch are complemented by and nutritious. I hardly consumed any desserts, with you, like a piece of fish or chicken with vege- useful herbs, such as pollen of Cistus. although I like the idea of having a dessert at five tables, and drink a lot of water. o’clock. This is the time when your body generates The clinic often prescribes gluten-free bread. Our serotonin and you need to eat something sweet to ancestors were eating bread and had no problems avoid depressions or sleeping disorders. For exam- with that. Nowadays, food products are strongly ple, my menu included a banana with black choc- processed and my doctor told me that gluten (in olate or warm apple sauce with cinnamon – it was essence, vegetable gelatin) has become a damag- tasty and I was not hungry for dinner. I will make ing element. It causes allergies in some people. As note of this recipe. You may skip your dinner, but many products include gluten, we have to forget breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea are strongly rec- about bread, grains and even yoghurts... Switzer- ommended. When you go to sleep feeling slightly land offers many gluten-free products, so it is easy hungry, you lose extra weight. to keep to such a diet here. – It is probably no good to mix weight loss and – Did you manage to get thermal water treat- detox diets as they have different purposes... ment, or, more pertinently, to enjoy it? – Sure. This clinic has hunger therapy programs, – It is interesting that the local thermal springs where patients eat separately and their diet includes are older than me. It takes 40 years for the water vegetable soups, tea, and water. They do not go to a to reach the surface in the form of such unique public restaurant so as to avoid being seduced with springs from deep down in the mountains, and the food’s appearance and aroma. Everything is really temperature is 50 degrees! The water is cooled to wellorganised. I have practiced hunger therapies make it comfortable for bathing. The composition myself and know how hard it is when you are sur- is rich – a lot of calcium —so the water is good for rounded with so much temptation. your joints, and as it is hot, the minerals and useful – Do you believe it is realistic to stick to a agents penetrate your body faster. It took less time healthy diet amid the frantic pace of modern life? for me to recover here, I had enough sleep, bathed

Moreover, you have to take meals at set hours... in the hot springs, followed medical procedures and B R IEDE (3) . BA R DIN (3), SANITA – If you want to look well and feel well, you will breathed the fresh Alpine air! find a way to take care of your diet. Sure, you have – Some people sleep well in the mountains...

to forget about fast food. This is a real challenge in Some say you have to adapt to silence. P H O T A

62 swisshealth – I didn’t sleep so well during my first night here. The reason is that we live in a valley and this place is about 1,400 meters above sea level, so it took me some time to adapt. Then I started feeling sleepy and did not resist the wishes of my body. We are constantly listening to someone else, like bad news or the opinions of others, and rarely listen to ourselves. I even missed some exiting procedures, but I knew it was more important for me to get enough sleep. The doctors also told me that this was one effect of the detox programs, when the body releases toxins: it is work that is invisible to us. The body tends to resist any stress in the mountains. I remember our team was taken to the mountains for training before the sporting season, and we had to do hard workouts, to run and jump. It is really hard at the beginning, but eventually the body adapts and strengthens the immune system. When you come back down from the mountains, you feel much stronger and resilient, and your heart beats more vigorously. I had no training this time, but a more active program is also available here, if needed. It is good to combine skiing and thermal springs. It is a great pleasure to dive into a hot spring after skiing, and strong hands, but my small of the back was Thermal it relaxes all your muscles. Generally, there is a lot weak. He showed me some exercises for my morn- water to do here, even without the check-ups. They have ing workout. By the way, a workout should become Its composition is ideal for recovery post- well-established rehabilitation programs for recov- the same morning ritual as a cup of coffee. Take at workout and injury. ery after traumas, and there are many patients here least ten minutes to twist your head and stretch you who have had surgical operations. Being an ex-ath- main joints – shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles, and lete, I know a lot about this. The clinic has experts neck – and bend them in different directions. It’s for the treatment of joints or injuries. no good when you just jump out of bed and start You should come here to improve your health. I working. Forget about such an approach after you really enjoyed just hanging out in a thermal pool, turn 30. And take a walkfor at least half an hour ev- floating, just looking at the sun, the mountains, let- ery day. You can hardly find a way to walk in a big ting all my thoughts drift away, thinking about life... city, so I have a bikewalk at home and walk at least – Do you do any sports now, after the end of 5-7 kilometers a week. And if you come to Swit- your sports career? What would you recommend zerland, go walking in the mountains – no matter to our readers? how the weather is, you will enjoy every minute of – I cannot imagine my life without sport, but I it! And breathe and gain strength. know what my body really needs and I have a set of Some people say that a healthy lifestyle is too bor- workouts for each day. It is important to customize ing and it is good only for seniors... I was the young- your load to include your individual needs and to est patient in the clinic and I felt comfortable there. do your exercises in the correct way. This is a place where you recover. It is impossible to I learnt something new in the Leukerbad Clinic. stay stressed all the time. You need to breathe out The doctor told me I had strong feet, a strong back, once in a while, to take a deep breath.

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the heart of mountains

Learning to live well, remaining true to your own concept of the world and accepting it, is a goal that can be achieved only by a self-confident person. Reaching it can be made easier by the right choice of location. TEXT Мarinika Markova

he famous hot springs, known since Ro- village of Inden can be found within a 10-minute man times, have made the name of the drive from the resort, and has many ancient build- town of Leukerbad a household word. ings, including a beautiful 18th-century church. T «Going to a spa» here has been the habit For those who lack adrenaline and are in good of the aristocratic crowds for centuries. The healing physical shape, the longest, and most vertiginous in properties of the local waters prompted the develop- Switzerland (800 meters long), via ferrata is located ment of tourism in the area and made Leukerbad one here. To traverse it completely, it is necessary to over- of the largest spa and wellness resorts in Switzerland. come 1,300 meters of hanging bridges and climb four But water is just one reason to come here. flights of stairs with a height of 350 meters. The place fully meets modern needs for living and But let us not forget about the classical aristocratic relaxing in «an envirosafe space». The downtown area pastime: it must be mentioned that people go to Leu- is closed to motor traffic, and the Alpine air is pristine. kerbad to visit the world-renowned Leukerbad Clinic, which specializes in complex diagnostics, orthopedics, Authentic and extreme rheumatology, and sports and anti-aging medicine. Leukerbad’s attractions include the Museum of Local History (located in a 13th-century building former- Alpine rehabilitation ly inhabited by princes and bishops), the Galerie St. This highly prestigious medical center has been Laurent, and a 16th-century parish church. The tiny operating for 55 years and offers an entire com-

64 swisshealth The place meets modern needs for living and relaxing in «an envirosafe space»

plex of programs: rehabilitation and physiothera- nificent mountain scenery, go for a ride on skis or Leukerbad py, orthopedics, ergotherapy, sports therapy, and a snowmobiles, play tennis or curling, or take les- Clinic dietetics. The Clinic’s doctors combine the latest sons in golf or horse-riding. Sportspeople often traces its history to 1961, carefully methods of diagnostics and treatment with the come here, both amateurs and world famous pros, maintains the image special therapeutic effects of thermal waters, de- for treatment and consultation. of a universal top class veloping a proprietary methodology for treating Wellness centre. rheumatic diseases. Customer-centered spas The Clinic’s specialists have vast experience in de- Prevention is better toxification and have a whole set of proven scientific than drugs approaches. Treatment methods are selected strictly Contact To prevent the development of a disease or to diag- in accordance with the patients’ needs. Acupressure details Leukerbad Clinic nose it at an early stage and get rid of it for good… massage, Vichy shower and a reflexology session are Willy-Spühlerstrasse 2 Leukerbad is the best place in Europe for this. Here, bonuses to the general treatments aimed at bodily 3954 Leukerbad a team of highly qualified specialized doctors has cre- purification. Tel.: +41 27 472 51 11 ated and is successfully using a unique program of [email protected] general diagnostics. Weight improvement Marketing Director Olivier Richard Besides this, two specialized complex physical exami- Special programs for weight reduction include a Tel.: +41 27 472 51 16 nations have been developed and are offered to patients two-week «Vital Care – Weight Loss» and a three- o.richard@ in the gynecology department. One of them is aimed at week «Vital Care – Slimming» programs and pro- leukerbadclinic.ch improving health in the period before, during and after vide for a fasting period, which can be replaced by www.leukerbadclinic.ch the menopause. The other one, for women and couples, a low-calorie diet (at the customer’s choice or for Leukerbad Tourismus aims at successfully solving infertility problem. medical reasons). As the Clinic’s doctors stress, 3954 Leukerbad these are aimed not at losing a few extra kilos, but Tel.: +41 (0)274727171 Marketing Director Sport is life at acquiring, during these 15 or 22 days, new habits David Kestens Here you can simply soak up the water in two swim- that will prevent the Clinic’s patients from gaining [email protected]

L e uk r bad Clini c a rc hie v p h o t (6) ming pools (indoor and outdoor), admire the mag- weight in the future. www.leukerbad.ch

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Dr. Rainer Arendt is the leading consulting doctor at Double Check. He has developed several anti-ageing programs. Dr. Arendt studied medicine at the University of Bonn, was a NATO research fellow in psychopharma- cology at Tufts Medical Center, New England (Boston), and has worked in the field of neurophar- macology and stress at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry (Munich). His research and clinical practice are focused on lifestyle-related disorders, prevention and regen- micro erative medicine. enrichment We choose footwear of the right size, or a suit that fits without a crease, or a ring with our favorite gem stone. As far as micronutrients and vitamins are concerned, we very often take a standard mixture and think that we have done enough for our body. However, the body of each person has a unique biochemical composition, and all of us have different levels of health, lead a different lifestyle, and, consequently, have different needs regarding microelements. TEXT Vita Mach P H O T thin k st ock (1), d r . Ar endt A RC HI V E (1)

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ow we have an opportunity to take vitamins based on our individual needs. An- tistress AG, the leading manufacturer of Micronutrient supplements Nmicronutrient supplements in Switzerland, will help when the diet does has created Burgerstein Microcare® a unique assort- ment of granules containing nutrients and second- not satisfy all bodily needs ary plant extracts. Rainer Arendt, MD, a cardiologist and an expert in anti-ageing and anti-stress therapy, explained to our SH reporter what is happening inside the body – Which vitamins, for example, does a smoker on a cellular level. need? – Dr. Arendt, there is a belief that if your diet – I would say that smokers certainly need more includes lots of fruit and vegetables, that’s enough, vitamin C than non-smokers. But smokers should and no complexes or dietary supplements are be careful with unbalanced, high dosage-supple- needed. ments of some antioxidant vitamins: for example, – Indeed, if your diet is well-balanced and contains vitamins A or E. Generally, high dosage-supple- energy and micronutrients corresponding to your mentation should always be administered and con- personal and individual needs, there is often no need trolled by a specialist. for dietary supplements. However, food should be of When choosing micronutrients, a person should premium quality, fresh, seasonal and processed as lit- take into consideration all factors and, when the life tle as possible. Often the quality of fruits and vegeta- circumstances change, the body needs to re-adapt. bles can be determined from their appearance, color, Moreover, it is also important to make sure that nu- flavor and origin. Unfortunately, foods available from trients are well assimilated by the body. Unfortunate- supermarkets have very often been processed and ly, this is not always the case. When a person does not contain only reduced quantities of useful substances. have enough balanced and healthy bacteria in the co- But, besides food, lifestyle is also very important lon, even the best diet will produce an insignificant for a healthy metabolism. effect as the required micronutrients will not be as- Of course, if a person leads an unhealthy life- similated. Furthermore, the wrong intestinal bacte- style and sticks to an unhealthy diet, dietary supple- ria can transform even good food and micronutrients ments will not compensate for the damage done to into harmful metabolic products. his health. Still, they will mitigate against the nega- Our colon contains approximately three to five kilos tive factors and will help when the diet does not sat- of bacteria representing 90% of the cells in our body. isfy all bodily needs. By all means, I believe that the They can influence genes, activating some genes and best choice is a well-balanced diet (e. g., the Mediter- leaving others in «sleep mode.” ranean diet) reinforced with vitamins and other mi- These processes are studied in epigenetics, the sci- cronutrients as appropriate for special situations and ence of environmental regulation of the human ge- special needs, e. g. during pregnancy, or in times of nome. At birth, we receive a certain set of bacteria intense physical or emotional demands. In such cas- from our mother, which is extended continuously as es, one should consult one’s doctor or pharmacist and new bacteria come into our body with the food we select the right complex. eat or from the places we visit … As a result, every- – Do you mean that a regular vitamin supple- one has a unique, personal set of bacteria. ment is not enough? Ilya Mechnikov, a Russian scientist, was the first – The needs of every person are unique and de- to pay special attention to intestinal flora, and he pend on many factors, such as sex, age, lifestyle, bad believed human ageing and death to be premature. habits, diet, chronic diseases, genetic peculiarities, His work has been reconsidered in recent years. We etc., and a standard polyvitamin complex is a prod- cannot change the genes, but we can influence the uct containing a fixed combination of vitamins. How- way they work. ever, complexes can now be formulated based on the – And can laboratory tests now reveal what the needs of a particular patient. They contain the exact body lacks? quantities, as chosen by the specialist, of the required – Yes. Indeed, we can discover a lot, although not elements and can help compensate for or prevent a everything. For example, we can measure the length

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There are also other vitamins that you’d be better off taking in the morning – for example, high dos- Complexes now contain es of vitamin C, or group B vitamins which have a stimulating effect. And minerals with relaxing prop- the exact quantities, erties, such as magnesium, can be taken in the even- as chosen by the specialist, ing. Tailor-made formulations address, inter alia, these issues. of the required elements Food can reinforce the effect of micronutrients. For example, fat-soluble substances (such as vitamin D, vitamin E, carotenoids, fatty acids, or cur- can also measure the level of several micronutrients, cuma essence) are absorbed much better when tak- such as vitamin D and iron. en with high-fat food. A very exciting interaction between nutrients, vi- It is of the utmost importance that micronutri- tamins, trace minerals and useful bacteria is hap- ent products are formulated correctly. The empha- pening in our body. All this has an impact upon sis should lie on the active ingredients, and on their our life and our health. For example, useful bacteria quality and high bioavailability. Artificial compo- produce serotonin and dopamine from food, both nents should be avoided. of which are very important for a sense of wellbeing – However, it is known that not all minerals and and a good mood. vitamins can be combined … When you change your diet, the set of bacteria also – Indeed, there are combinations to be avoided, changes. In this way, the saying «we are what we eat» mainly if therapeutic dosages are applied. Howev- really is true. However, we are also what our bacteria er, most commercially available products do not produce. That is why it is better to adopt a complex contain such combinations. Based on my obser- approach when adjusting your lifestyle, your set of vations, caution should be exercised when taking micronutrients or your eating habits. vitamin D in combination with calcium. If you – Should vitamins be taken at a particular time take calcium, you should avoid vitamin D in high of the day? concentrations. – Yes, sometimes this is important. For example, vi- Please remember that certain foods slow down tamin D is produced by the body when exposed to sun- the absorption of trace elements. A typical example light, with its production up in the morning and down is iron with whole-grain food, tea or coffee. Howev- in the evening, so it is better to take it during the first er, certain combinations are not only acceptable but half of the day. It is known that vitamin D is not as much even desirable. For example, vitamin C enhances the a vitamin as a steroid hormone that is produced by the absorption of iron. body when inactive and which is then activated in sev- – Is there a risk of overdose? eral steps, catalysed by sunlight. Beside its important – Overdosing can be an issue with high doses of role in calcium– and bone-metabolism, vitamin D influ- fat-soluble vitamins, as vitamin A, D, or E. Howev- ences a person’s mood and memory, reinforces the im- er, most micronutrients have a rather wide thera- mune system and works as an anti-inflammatory agent. peutic range and can be taken without any risk. The When tuberculosis patients came to Switzerland in the best thing is to take a laboratory test and consult 1920s and 1930s, their treatment included, inter alia, your doctor to make sure you get all that you need sun baths. And those patients who spent a lot of time in the right quantities. A tailor-made formulation is in the open air and who went skiing tended to survive. the best solution.

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AROMAS OF ICE AND AIR Winter in Lausanne is like a snowfall on a summer day: unexpected, exciting, and very fleeting. Winter is here; sometimes you recognize it in the morning by the frost on the flowerbeds or the thin ice on an occasional puddle in the street, by the colorful lights left in the shopfronts after the holidays and by the Christmas lamps still standing in the win- dows... yet at the same time, it is not here. The same languid couples saunter along the quay of Léman, and a piano accordion drifts through the pink and lavender evening light. TEXT Marinika Markova

he cold air of the last winter months on according to its restless habits, but the streets smells sharply of recent holidays and of leading to the quay of Ouchy dissipate restlessness the sweet regret of their passing. and agitation with every step as you stroll along. TThe old city, wearing the warm aroma of And when you come down to Léman, you think chocolate and of mulled wine like a cozy scarf, goes about rest for your soul and body rather than about

70 swisshealth History In 1999, The hotel Beau-Rivage Palace was assigned the title «historic». The reason for this is the harmonious combination of modern chic with vintage details. In the past the guests of Beau-Rivage Palace were English lords and Russian nobles, pampered dandy and rich industrialists.

your daily routine, and a feeling of childhood ease becomes almost palpable. What was it we all wanted in winter when we The main social venue for the were children? What enticed us in the lights and winter is the skating rink, the clinking of metal of a skating rink? Our envy of those who could dance complicated patterns on traditionally set up in front the ice? The costumes of the skaters? The inimita- ble and memorable smell of ice? of the hotel If you truly want to feel all of this again, the Beau-Rivage Palace is exactly the place where this reverie from the past might become reality. The main social venue for the winter is the skating rink, traditionally set up in front of the hotel. Exquisite yet cozy, it attracts children and adults alike. For those who want just to sit nearby without dancing on ice, there is a special chalet where you can enjoy a glass of mulled wine while watch- ing your children skate. The Beau-Rivage Palace is known for the special c e a rc hie v (5) a g e Pala care it provides for its youngest guests. The little fox Bori (the hotel’s mascot) has prepared many u -Ri v fun games, master-classes, and activities for the winter holidays and beyond. For example, you can ski for a whole day with a

P H O T B ea personal instructor in one of the neighboring re-

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THE HOTEL While enjoying the refined atmosphere and admiring the amazing beauty of nature, each guest wants to come back here again. Guests may visit one of the wine tasting events with chief sommelier from the hotel

If you are not a fan of skiing and après-ski, we have a tempting alternative for you. If you are head-over-heels from all the emotions and im- pressions racing through your mind, you can top it all with this: from January 23rd to February 1st, 2016, the Beau-Rivage Palace, together with Parmigiani, a watch manufacturer, invites you on a flight through the skies, a unique opportunity to go for a voyage in a hot-air balloon. The offer includes one night in a double room, a bot- tle of Champagne (in the room), full breakfast or continental breakfast in the room, free access to the Cinq Mondes Spa and fitness center, a public transport map of Lausanne, one flight in a hot-air balloon over Château d’Oex, and lunch after the flight in a tent specially set up for this purpose, plus a special gift from Parmigiani. The program gions such as Gstaad, Villars or Les Portes du Soleil costs CHF 1440.00. from mid-December 2015 until mid-April 2016. To At night, when the children are already in their feel the Alpine slope’s steepness and the breath of beds, the Beau-Rivage Palace welcomes its guests Alpine winter, the price is 1250 CHF for 2 people. to a Cocktail Voyage to London, where the gin in This «5-star skiing» program is designed for three the special English drink will be a key ingredient of nights and includes full breakfast or continental cocktails and appetizers elegantly styled a la Lon- breakfast in your room, a complimentary glass of don and Buckingham Palace. champagne upon arrival, a 50-minute après-ski Day after day of this warm, almost impercep- massage for everyone, and free access to the Cinq tible winter in Lausanne... the rhythmic sound

Contact Mondes Spa and fitness center. Moreover, every guest of waves on the shore, the subtle smell of roasted c e a rc hie v (4) a g e Pala details will receive a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife as a gift. chestnuts from street braziers, the taste of mulled u -Ri v Beau-Rivage Palace In addition to the special offers available for the wine and hot chocolate. The rustle of wrappers Place Du Port 17-19 1000 Lausanne holidays, our guests may visit one of the wine tast- from late presents for the holidays, and the quiet Tel: +41 21 613 34 04 ing events with Thibault Panas, chief sommelier joy of dreams coming true. The smell of cold air

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LUCKY TICKET Even people who have never been to Switzerland feel like they have been here. That is the power of the country’s established image, its tremendous merits. TEXT Маrinika Markova

t seems that the whole world already knows that And then … it is best to take a picture of the Matterhorn at Bahnhofstrasse with its festive illuminations, the dawn, that one of the most extreme tracks, with platform, and the start of your journey... A big I a practically vertical slope somewhere in the piece of traditional Christmas pie—Stollen—care- middle, is the Diavolezza in St. Moritz, that good fully packed in a box (size: exactly for one piece!) fondue cannot be enjoyed without real Swiss wine. with a ribbon that you bought in one of the cen- But often the main impression of a country comes tral coffee houses of Zürich while waiting for from the taste and the odour of something edible, your train… A paper glass with mulled wine… and the place where you tasted it. These two complicated flavours and their odours

74 swisshealth You can start your skiing holiday on a warm ship’s deck enjoying a cup of coffee and the coastal landscapes

mingle together and forever become part of your memories of winter-time Switzerland and its festive atmosphere. And then the almost inaudible movement of the express train along the famous Gotthard mountain route, your eyes fixed on the landscape… One after another you pass the 205 bridges (including the highest bridge in Switzerland, standing on a preserved ancient Roman aqueduct)… Several tunnels (the St. Gotthard tunnel, 15 km long and once the longest mountain tunnel in the world) considered miracles of engineering… A multitude of natural «pictures» with gradually changing flora and smooth transitions from one time to another… From the dampish winter of Zürich, along the twisting mountain railway lined with spruces standing g e. c h (3) P H O T www.swiss-ima in white snow coats at the Alpine foothills to Lugano… Swiss Healthy Life | SWISS TRAVEL SYSTEM

In the The route, laid over one hundred years ago across the From Ship mountains famous St. Gotthard pass, also has historic value: the Straight into Snow As for the resorts great Russian commander Suvorov is still honoured You can easily get to any ski resort in Switzerland themselves and in the surrounding area and respected here. by train or by bus, but you can also start your ski- there is a toboggan The road connects the north and the south of the ing holiday on a warm ship’s deck enjoying a cup slide, slopes, trails country, the authentic winter of the Alpine peaks of coffee and the coastal (and, by the way, not at for walking or snowshoeing and with the almost eternal blooming summer of the all wintry) landscapes – Lake Lucerne is for all much more for winter Italian Canton of Ticino. It goes through the pop- the year round. The lake ships deliver travellers holiday. ular ski resorts of Andermatt and Sedrun to the from Lucerne, Hertenstein, Weggis and Vitznau outdoor park called «Switzerland in Miniature» to Beckenried. You can then get from the berth and the medieval castles of Bellinzona. The or- to the resort or hotel you need by the ropeway dours of Zürich, the trains, the taste of Christmas from Weggis to Rigi-Kaltbad or by the rack rail- and the air that even in winter is imbued with the way from Vitznau to Rigi that was ceremonially warm waves of Lake Maggiore… It is very Swiss: opened in 1871 and which was the first railroad a mixture of aromas and feelings. That is why, af- of such kind in Europe. ter skiing, you can take one of the panoramic express trains and in about an hour you will be at Romance Lake Lucerne to finish a winter’s day with a quiet a la Belle Epoque southern lakeside trip. If you hanker for more and thus take a railway trip to the Shynige Platte, located at 2,068 meters al- titude, you will feel as if you are back in the Belle Epoque. The train and its decor will remind you Travelling by public transport of the glorious past of the mountain railway engi- neers. The route winds its way along the rack rail- in Switzerland is quick, way lines opened more than 100 years ago, in 1893, from Wilderswil, which is only 4 minutes by train convenient, quiet and from Interlaken. The seven kilometers to the top take about 50 minutes — the train goes through thick for- comfortable ests covered with snow, which look like Christmas cards, and the changing views from the window of

76 swisshealth the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau mountains seem almost unreal. The Shynige Platte is a starting point for walks to the Daube and Gumihorn and for The changing views from more difficult mountain hiking to Oberberghorn. the window of the Eiger, the Luggage Delivery Monch and the Jungfrau Travelling by public transport in Switzerland is quick, convenient, quiet and comfortable. With mountains seem almost unreal clockwork schedules and verified routes as offered by the Swiss Travel System (STS), you can easily take another train if you delay and change your route. In vice is available at more than 30 railway stations order to solve problems related to carrying luggage throughout the whole of Switzerland). and skiing gear, especially important during a ski Furthermore, a new option has arrived — EL- resort trip, the Swiss have created an ideal luggage VIA «luggage insurance», which allows for an in- transportation system. All tourists (arriving in, leav- surance indemnity of up to CHF 2,000 in case of ing or traveling through Switzerland) can choose delays, damage or loss of luggage. from a wide selection of attractive and efficient -so lutions. New services have recently appeared: Flight Family Rest Luggage Express (for travelers from other countries: For almost 30 years, the Swiss Travel System (STS) luggage brought by any airline carrier to Zürich or has paid great attention to family trips. Upon a pre- Geneva is delivered to the appropriate railway sta- liminary request, families get a free Swiss Family tion in Switzerland, where it can be picked up after Card with each STS ticket. This allows children 6.00 p.m. on the same day); (there may be several) under 16 to travel by pub- Flight Luggage Door-to-Door (the luggage is lic transport free of charge if accompanied by at delivered from the destination airport directly least one of their parents. Children travelling in to your hotel); and Luggage Express (if the route Switzerland alone, or with grandparents or other runs through Switzerland, passengers may check relatives, get a discount of 50% on all STS tickets. in their luggage at the closest railway station before 9.00 a.m. and retrieve it at the destination For more info about the Swiss travel system g e. c h (2) P H O T www.swiss-ima station after 6.00 p.m. on the same day. This ser- look at the website swisstravelsystem.com

swisshealth 77 Swiss Healthy Life | Restaurant IGNIV – Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

to nest In addition to its healthcare traditions, its medical center and its mineral waters, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is now famous for another restaurant – Igniv, opened by renowned Swiss chef Andreas Caminada (he has three Michelin starts and 19 Gault Millau points on his CV). He believes that food should not only be tasty and useful, but that an atmosphere of healthy communication should also accompany it. O sanita b r iede (1) P H O T sanita

78 swisshealth Here we want to share emotions, including the pleasure of a tasty meal

The official opening of the Igniv Restaurant took place hood». Grand Resort Bad Ragaz often accommodates on December 16th; Swiss Health Magazine recently large families – parents, grandparents and grandchil- visited the place and talked to Andreas Caminada and dren. The idea of the restaurant is appealing to both the Peter Tschirky, the CEO of Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. younger generation and the older one, and, according Talking about the restaurant’s underlying concept, to Peter Tschirky, it is creating a new atmosphere at the they often use the word «sharing». «We want to sit peo- Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. «THE NEST» ple at one table, give them an opportunity to experience The restaurant has its name, Igniv, for a reason. The The creators of the a common culinary adventure, try new combinations, word is translated from Rhaeto-Romance as a «nest.» restaurant want and compose their own dishes from different compo- As a result, even the name conveys the idea of fami- to return the good tradition to gather nents. In other words, we still adhere to the principles ly values: the family unites in a cozy place, where they loved ones around of «haute cuisine» in culinary art; however, we deliver it feel protected and warmed by shared emotions. An- one table. in a democratic environment», says Andreas Camina- dreas Caminada says that he also associates a nest with da. The master chef is as original as ever – his unusual a bird that maintains warmth and brings food. Respond- combinations of products and flavors make people ex- ing to the question of what sharing food with people perience new gastronomic sensations. You try a dish and means to him, Andreas said that it was a different level you want to discuss this experience with your family. of communication – a more intimate one. «These days, «Let me draw your attention to how people go to we rarely devote our time and attention to each other, Contact restaurants nowadays: restaurants bring a plate to each and we want to share emotions, including the pleasure details IGNIV Restaurant guest and everyone is enjoying the experience, but of a tasty meal». Grand Resort separately. «Yes, yours looks delicious...» However, we The interior of the restaurant has been created by Bad Ragaz put several dishes on the table and guests can share the famous Spanish designer Patricia Urguiola. It has Bernhard- with each other. «Go on, try this one, it is tasty with a modern design, which, however, conveys a spirit of Simon-Strasse that...» reasons Peter Tschirky, «We are coming back traditions. Silvio Germann, the young but already fa- 7310 Bad Ragaz Tel: +41 81 303 30 30 to the time when the family gathered unfailingly once mous chef, will implement the culinary ideas of Andreas [email protected] a day at the common table and everybody shared their Caminada. Andreas says that he is happy that the team

P H O T G r and Res or t B ad Ra g a z rc hie v e (5) www.igniv.com thoughts. I remember this atmosphere from my child- shares his tastes and his attitude to work.

swisshealth 79 CHECK UP: precise as a Swiss watch

When you think of Switzerland, you think of precision and reliability. It’s here that you can buy a watch that will serve you well for over 200 years. Just like Swiss watch makers, Swiss doctors will help you get in sync with your body and improve your health. It’s here, in the birthplace of the most precise mechanisms and the highest tech, that foreign patients from around the world come in order to have a comprehensive health check-up. TEXT Marinika Markova P H O T thin k st ock

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Swiss doctors take notice of the slightest changes in analyses and examination findings

witzerland is an absolute leader in health care rector at the University Hospi- and the spa/recreational industries. Here, spe- tal Zurich, or Daniel Fink, one cialists are always working to develop new and of the top European gynecol- S improved methods for delivering both gen- ogists), have the tests and re- eral examinations as well as check-ups for individual turn home on the same day. systems and organs. Swiss doctors take notice of the Your results will be deliv- slightest changes in analyses and examination find- ered to you within the short- ings, providing an early warning system for any «risk est possible period of time and areas». Based on insights garnered through examina- in the format that you have re- tions, they develop a list of recommendations, making quested. If you need to undergo sure that any disease can be addressed at the first signs a thorough analysis into all of the of any pathological changes. These doctors look into a functions and systems of your body, wide range of factors, such as what you eat, the air you the check-up will take several days. The breathe, how you cope with stress and the problems doctors will seek wider insights into your condi- you face in your life. They seek to identify any possible tion and may request a number of additional tests, deviations and risk factors. They know that a combina- making sure that the right diagnosis is provided and tion of such factors has a deep impact on your health that all of your concerns have been addressed. In all and wellbeing. cases, the Swiss doctors will brief you in detail as to The most advanced technologies, used by the doc- the tests you need to take, the reasons for those tests tors, enable them to identify negative health factors and any findings they discover. that doctors elsewhere might easily miss. For in- When drawing up a check-up plan the doctors stance, Swiss doctors can see if your blood contains include only what you need, as they always seek to heavy metals such as lead, mercury or cadmium, comply with regulations and justify every decision found in exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke and house- they take. hold chemicals. These elements might be found in You can be sure that doctors everywhere will rec- the air that you breathe and they can have an ex- ognize the findings of the check-up, accompanied as tremely detrimental impact on your whole body. they are by a comprehensive and in-depth commen- A comprehensive check-up may take up to three tary. For instance, you can undergo a full check-up, days. However, patients do not have to spend the obtain the results and hand them over to a special- whole time in hospital. The tests may cover an indi- ist elsewhere in the world in order to set up a diag- vidual area of research or several such areas at the nosis and develop a treatment plan. same time. The doctors draw up a personal program covering either a check-up of individual organs (in- Contact details cluding any corresponding analyses) or a complete Information Service body examination, especially for foreign patients. If m j x. co m c hesbys Swiss Doctors Media Network (from Swiss Health you need to examine only one particular area, you Magazine/Laemmli media) can visit the hospital for only one day, consult with in Switzerland: +41 79 848 38 24 the doctors (including leading worldwide specialists, in Dubai (UAE) +971 50 842 5374

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swisshealth 81 Swiss Healthy Life | Kasperskian AG Purity, Stability, Respect If the words «healthy diet» mean something to you, you know that seafood is probably the best option for your health. It contains unsaturated fatty acid, iron, phosphorus, calcium, iodide, vitamins – everything you need and more! And if we talk of black caviar, there is simply no point in naming all of its benefits: it contains virtually all your body needs for a healthy life.

his fact is well known to Kasperskian AG, a supplier of – We picked this team carefully. For example, the fish-process- caviar which uses modern technologies, not only en- ing specialist (Fischmaster) is from Germany; the caviar-process- hancing the product’s quality but also conserving fish ing specialist (Caviarmaster) is from Russia. This specialist came resources. These matters were discussed in the follow- with a recommendation from a Russian center engaged in caviar Ting interview with Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Kasperskian AG board production research. member and internationally recognized businessman. – Are you thinking about going global? – Mr. Brabeck-Letmathe, who came up with the idea of creat- – Yes, we are planning to sell our caviar globally. The company ing this unique business? has already obtained a halal certificate, meaning that we can sup- – The idea was suggested by Renato Stefani and our Russian ply our product to Islamic countries. The next step is introducing friend Konstantin Sidorov. They were looking for a shareholder, the product in Russia, the largest caviar importer in the world. Of and they came to me. course, if Russia does not have enough caviar it can buy it from – What interested you in the project? us. There is also Europe, where we are start- For me, sustainability (the balance between ing with Switzerland and its closest neigh- human needs and the needs of the environ- bors. After that, we will see if we can enter ment – Ed) is the first priority. Many people the Chinese and Japanese markets. For this, do not now eat caviar at all, because the fish we will need to do some additional research. is gutted and killed for caviar. Moreover, this The Chinese produce caviar themselves, but goes against the idea of sustainability and can our product is of the highest quality. lead to the sturgeon’s complete extinction. We, – In Russia, caviar is thought to be however, use an approach based on environ- good for health, and it is recommended mental sustainability. In a way, we cooperate for certain health problems. Have you with the fish: during its life, it gives us caviar considered this? and we take care of it over 17 years, from its – This is very interesting. In Europe, caviar birth to its biological maturity. In addition, I is not as popular as a health product as it is in like the idea of using no preservatives, of pro- Russia. Maybe the price is to blame: the med- ducing perfectly pure caviar with nothing added but salt. Respect icine proves to be rather expensive! However, pure black caviar is for the fish, the sustainability principle, and, of course, the purity of indeed very good for one’s health as it contains valuable proteins, the product were the three things that made me support the project. unsaturated fatty acid, and other healthy elements recommended Caviar is a luxury product with social and cultural importance: tra- for a healthy and balanced died. From this viewpoint, I understand ditionally, it was served during holidays and special occasions. As a the position; I support the idea of a healthy lifestyle. result, it is now hard to imagine a Christmas or New Year without it… – What goes best with black caviar, to your taste: a glass of white – Are there, globally, any technologies similar to the ones used wine, a shot of vodka, or Champagne? ck

by Kasperskian AG? – I am not a fan of different additives; I find that they take away o – Of course, there are some small businesses producing black from the taste of the caviar, or make it taste plain bad. So I put cavi- caviar that also try to keep the fish alive. However, we are a unique ar onto a small potato (a neutral taste), with maybe a slice of lemon enterprise in terms of product purity and scale of production. on top of that, and a shot of vodka to wash it down. O thinkst T

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82 swisshealth Kasperskian AG: enterprise which area about of 6 thousand square meters was built in just a year

Renato Stefani, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Vyacheslav Bykov, Kon- stantin Sidorov, Maria Anna Laemmli Peter Brabeck-Letmathe

Caviar with Life

Go up into the air on a helicopter holding a glass of Champagne and some fresh black caviar, have a picnic in an Alpine valley… Kasperskian AG has opened a unique black caviar production line in Switzerland offering exclusive options for its VIP club members.

The grand opening that took place principle of consideration and care for suited to the needs of the sturgeon. The on November 27th 2015 in Susten, all life. As we know, sturgeons spend facilities are powered by solar panels. In Switzerland, saw Peter Brabeck- the majority of their lives in open seas the unique conditions created here, the Letmathe and Konstantin Sidorov, but always come home to spawn in fish can grow and develop as it would in board members of the company, Renato rivers, to the places of their birth. The the wild, and, as if in recognition of the Stefani, its President, and a number Rhone in Switzerland has been home help they have received, give people of prominent businesspeople and to sturgeon for millions of years, but its caviar for as long as it lives. They politicians collected together. overexploitation of this source of the say in Kasperskian AG that “fish are The facilities, erected within a year, popular delicacy has brought the «Tsar their partners”. No wonder one of the are large (6 thousand sq.m.), efficient, Fish» (as it is called in Russia) to near company projects is called Fish Partner: and state-of-the-art. Innovative methods extinction. you can buy a sturgeon and watch it year of production allow Kasperskian AG to Kasperskian AG specialists have after year, and your fish partner will give open a new page in the history of the found a perfect place for sturgeon: the its caviar to you only. caviar business: there is no more need to facilities are located in the beautiful In other words, Susten in Switzerland kill sturgeons to produce caviar. Caviar canton of Valais, surrounded by pristine does not only house a unique caviar

P H O T Kas p e r s k ian A G with Life is a perfectly pure, natural, Alpine landscapes. The area’s Alpine producing facility; the philosophy of hand-produced product based on the water has unique qualities, perfectly respecting all life is a reality here.

swisshealth 83 Swiss Healthy Life | 7132 Hotel

84 swisshealth Hotel Each one of the 7132 Hotel’s guests may be sure that he or she is a valued guest rather than just a number in the register. The hotel staff will do everything they can to make sure you enjoy our hospitality, not to mention the highest quality service and the feeling of total relaxation that you will experience at this remote place, far from the mainstream tourist trail.

Vals The formula for the magic of Vals commune in Switzerland is simple – 1,000 citizens, 1,000 sheep and 1,000 hotel rooms. The secret of the laid- back atmosphere of Vals valley lies in this marvelous ratio. You can enjoy tranquility and as much privacy as you desire – Vals makes all your dreams come true.

SPA The water for the hotel’s SPA complex comes from a sulphur-calcium hydrocarbonate hot spring that has ideal therapeutic properties. The outstanding architect Peter Zumtor built not just a hotel on an old mineral spring but an undoubted masterpiece, the quintessence of what a spa resort should be.

Kitchen In our hotel restaurants you can enjoy the pinnacle of the culinary arts made with the freshest organic food, grown in our hotel’s fields and gardens.

Contact details: 7132 Hotel 7132 Vals Swizterland +41 58 7132 000 [email protected] PHOTO 7132 Hotel ARCHIVE swisshealth 85 his is the way in which Sven Wassmer operates. Wassmer is a chef at Silver Restaurant, which has recently opened at the 7132 Hotel Tin a mountain valley in Vals. From different flavors – bitter, salty, sweet – Sven creates unique combinations, like a composer making a new work out of individual chords. The holder of a Michelin star and 17 Gault&Millau points, he possesses secret knowledge of forest herbs, mushrooms and berries, which helps him to invent delicious dishes, both a gastronomic delight and also a natural healer. – Sven, they say that you work a lot with wild herbs. Please share your secrets with us. – I like to spend my time in nature, walking in the forest in Vals. It’s like my own garden. Out there you can find a lot of useful herbs, berries, and mushrooms, and it gives me great pleasure to gather them. I learn all the time: I read books about plants, and take them to the forest with me to learn right there which plants are useful and which are not. – How do you create new dishes? Does the idea emerge when you find a new plant? Or are you looking for something special? -It depends. Sometimes I have a clear idea about what I’d like to cook – for instance, if I need acid overtones, Alpinе clover fits best. My choice depends a lot on the season. For instance, in winter, sweet scallops from Norway fit well into dishes. I have been studying herbs for many years, and I have my own know-how. There are about 40 known species of wild herbs, but every time you want to find something new, something novel. I check in my books and study the structure of a leaf and the flowers every time, and only then do I try some combinations. To stand Certainly, the gustatory sensations are of crucial importance. If I don’t like the sensations, I figure out that the herb will not suit my cooking. – What is more important to you as a chef – the by the taste or the nutritional value of herbs? – For sure, almost all wild herbs are rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals. Many herbs help roots with digestion and in ancient times they were used for Where does high cuisine originate from, and how is it related to Michelin stars? Sometimes it comes from exotic products brought back from distant countries and which become the basis for original dishes. But there are masters who are able to combine exotic products with unique indigenous mushrooms and berries that were known to our ancestors but which have been forgotten by contemporary cuisine. TEXT Vita Mach

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medical purposes. That’s why I always bear in mind what the herb I’m using in a dish will contribute to human health. – Do you combine herbs with berries or with mushrooms? – I combine components by taste. Imagine that I have got a pumpkin, and I want to combine it with elder or with Alpinе clover. The combination will be very bright. – Do you use mushrooms from your locale, or do you order them from suppliers? – I try to use local mushrooms if possible. First of all, ba- sically I gather chanterelles and my favorite ceps. I prefer to go to the forest myself. But sometimes there are bad harvests and the restaurant needs large quantities of fungi, so one should be experienced enough to sort it out. I always manage to find new places rich in mushrooms so I learn on the job, as they say. But even if there are not enough mushrooms, something edible is growing near your house, to satisfy everybody all the time. Sven so I can always wing it. I’ve got But I follow my instincts 100% Wassmer quite a few suppliers who de- and my guests like it. with his team of like- minded people from liver Swiss mushrooms to me. – Could you please tell us Silver Restaurant – What’s the main idea of about your favorite dish? is willing to create the foraging movement, which – There are several. For in- culinary masterpieces and walk in the woods you endorse? stance, I like the «family pasta» to collect mushrooms – It’s about different people which my father used to cook. and berries. getting together and going out This is pasta in combination with into nature to search for edible pork fat, potatoes and creamy stuff, for food. In primordial sauce, with added Alpinе cheese times, people hunted together, after which they ate the and roasted onion and apple mousse at one’s discre- meat they had obtained together. I think one should re- tion. A typical dish for a mountain area. As for my member this today. I joined the foraging movement in mother’s cooking, I always liked the classical lasagna England, where I had been living for some time, then she made. We receive a lot of guests at our house, and ant и 7132 Ho tel ur ant и 7132 I continued in Switzerland. Nowadays other cooks of- our family keeps a lot of recipes. ten go with me, and I am delighted to communicate – So, can one say that you adhere to tradition? my knowledge to them. I suppose this is team work. – It’s very important to protect one’s family foun-

v e r Resta – How would you describe your favorite taste? And dations, but it does not mean that one should con- how do you manage to guess what the guest will like? fine oneself to what he or she is accustomed to, avoid- – As for my favourite taste, this is rather a difficult ing anything new. I never refuse high class products question. A dish appeals to me if slightly bitter and brought from some distant country. For instance, I like with acid notes and overtones present. It’s quite inter- to buy scallops and king crab from Alaska. I’ve got an esting how the gustatory sensations of an individual excellent supplier who delivers them fresh. I also like to change over their lifetime. Getting older, many tend combine high quality products from distant countries

P H O T из архива S il to prefer a bit bitter taste... Of course, it’s impossible with some of the herbs I have gathered near my house.

swisshealth 87 SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES

SWISS: always in a good mood Swiss International Air Lines is a national Swiss air carrier offering daily flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Zurich and Geneva, and further afield all over the world, with the punctuality of Swiss watches.

oreover, as a true representative of Swit- Beauty aboard zerland, the air carrier takes care of many It is widely known that frequent flights are not good other things: in addition to delivering you for your face and appearance. However, it is total- M quickly from one place to another, it will ly different with SWISS. In our aircraft lavatories, also offer additional services that will make your flight both in business and economy classes, you will find

really enjoyable. Valmont skin care products, a cleansing spray and P H O T pr ess-se rv i c es a rc hi v e SWISS (6)

88 swisshealth SWISS passengers pay only for the services they need a moisturizing lotion, and in first class on our in- tercontinental flights you will be provided with a personal Bally cosmetics kit with la prairie products. By the way, here’s one tip from our steward- esses: after you apply a moisturizer, sop your face and hands with a towel to avoid the skin drying out as the moisture evaporates. Also, our crew members say that it’s better to have makeup on your face during the flight, since it provides additional protection from bacteria and the dry air in the cabin.

In the highest class! You can buy the cheapest fare and then upgrade to business class at half price or even cheaper at SWISS.COM during booking. A passenger buying the Comfort Package will enjoy all business class services, including the lounge and the priority baggage claim. Exceptions include fare rules and bag- paying an additional EUR 30. Everything is flexible. swiss gage allowance, which correspond with your ini- With Classic Fare, the baggage allowance (including The national airline Swiss International tially purchased fare. skiing equipment) is already included. Airlines operates flights to 106 destinations in Tailored menu Children 49 countries via Zurich and Geneva and has a If you stick to a particular diet, you don’t have to get only the best fleet of 95 aircraft. The be hungry aboard our planes. Several days before If you fly with SWISS with your children, don’t wor- company employs 8245 departure, you can order a special meal for your- ry: SWISS knows how to help parents. In addition employees. Each year Swiss carries about 16 self, free of charge. SWISS offers about 20 tailored to the usual puzzles, colouring books and stick- million passengers. menu options: kosher, vegetarian, vegan, lactose- ers, children aged from 3 to 10 years will be pro- free, nut-free, gluten-free, infant, child, low-sodi- vided with in-flight magazines containing a Swiss um, diabetic, halal, and others. map with bright photos of places of interest and a travel diary, where they can make a record of their The fare of your choice flights, and every record can be signed off by the SWISS passengers pay only for the services they aircraft captain. need. If you don’t have any large baggage, choose All in all, if you buy a SWISS ticket, you can be Light Fare and fly with hand baggage only, thus sav- sure that your holiday will start aboard the plane. ing about EUR 40. If you suddenly find out that you Take your good mood with you, and SWISS will take do need to take large baggage, you can take it by care of everything else.

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1. Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) 10. The Sonnenhof Hospitals Berne 19. Oberwaid Kurhaus & Medical Center

2. Clinique Générale-Beaulieu 11. Basel University Hospital 20. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Medical 3. Hôpital de La Tour 12. Merian Iselin Health Center

4. Lausanne University Hospital 13. LucerneHealth 21. Clinic Valens 5. Clinic Lémanic 14. University Children’s Hospital Zurich 22. Spital Davos 6. Biotonus 15. University Hospital Zurich 23. Spital Oberengadin 7. Lonhea Alpine Clinic 16. Balgrist University Hospital 8. Leukerbad Clinic 17. Medical Wellness at the Dolder Grand 24. Zehm Dental Suisse 9. Berne University Hospital 18. The Küsnacht Practice 25. Kantonsspital Graubünden

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Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) Rue Gabrielle-Perret- Balgrist University Clinic Bad Ragaz Clinique entil 4 Hospital GrandResort BadRagaz GÉnÉrale-Beaulieu CH-1211 Genéve Balgrist University Hospital has many years of experi- A private clinic in Gene- Tel: +41 (0)22 372 81 88 is one of the world’s leading ence in patients rehabilita- va whose motto is «Being E-mail: reservation.secteur- highly specialized centers tion. Thermal water from Ahead Mainly by Respecting [email protected] that focuses on first-class the nearby Tamina gorge, Other People». The Clinique www.hug-ge.ch diagnostics, treatment and known for its curative prop- Generale-Beaulieu states its rehabilitation of patients erties, is used here for aim as being to provide the with different traumas of the rehabilitation. most efficient treatment to locomotor apparatus. patients. Clinic Bad Ragaz KlinikEN Valens Balgrist University CH-7310 Bad Ragaz Clinique The leading rehabilitation Hospital Tel: +41 81 303 38 38 Générale-Beaulieu center in Switzerland that Forchstrasse 340 Toll-free: Chemin Beau-Soleil specializes in treatment of CH-8008 Zürich 00800 80 12 11 10 CH-1206 Genéve functional damage of the Tel: +41 (0)44 386 11 11 E-mail: Tel: +41 (0)22 839 55 55 nervous system and the lo- E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: comotor apparatus, and www.balgrist.ch www.reha-badragaz.ch [email protected] also on post-operational www.beaulieu.ch treatment of oncological diseases. Kliniken Valens CH-7317 Valens Biotonus Tel: +41 81 303 11 11 Clinic LÉmanic Geneva The private clinic offers The Europe’s leading clin- University Hospitals E-mail: unique anti-aging and detox ic for dermatology, laser (HUG) [email protected] procedures, weight reduc- therapy and plastic surgery. First-class medical care in www.klinik-valens.ch tion programs, treatment of Established by doctor Vero- the world’s smallest capital. stress and depressive condi- nique Emmenegger and Mr. Geneva University Hospi- tions, medical diseases, as Darrell Jacobs in 1998, it tals (HUG) were established well as the therapy of differ- specializes in skin health and in 1995 and are proud ent kinds of addictions. beauty, irrespective of pa- of age-old scientific and Kantonsspital Clinic Biotonus tients’ age. medical traditions. Geneva Graubünden Rue Bon Port 27 Clinic Lémanic University Hospitals and The Kantonsspital Graubün- CH-1820 Montreux Avenue de la Gare 2 the Medical Department den is situated in a some- Tel: +41 21 966 58 58 CH-1003 Lausanne of Geneva University con- what elevated location Fax: +41 21 966 58 07 Tel: +41 21 321 20 83 duct currently important above the city of Chur, gate- E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] joint research into health way to the canton of Gri- www.biotonus.ch www.cliniclemanic.ch matters. sons, Switzerland’s largest

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tourist region. As a mod- world-class hospital con- motivated hotel business spe- zerland with over 100 con- ern central hospital, it of- stantly increases and main- cialists who managed to cre- tractually employed medical fers a comprehensive medi- tains a high level of medical ate an ideal ‘health corner’. practitioners enables each cal service range, including staff competence. patient to choose their doc- Lonhea the large majority of today’s tor and opt for the best indi- Hôpital Alpine Clinic available treatment methods vidual treatment. de La Tour Avenue Centrale 85 across 33 disciplines. Avenue J.-D.-Maillard 3 CH-1884 Villars-sur-Ollon Merian Kantonsspital CH-1217 Meyrin Tel: +41 24 495 38 88 Iselin Graubünden Tel: +41 22 719 65 49 E-mail: [email protected] Föhrenstrasse 2 Loëstrasse 170 Fax: +41 22 719 61 73 www.lonhea.com СH-4009 Basel CH - 7000 Chur E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +41 61 305 11 11 Tel: +41 81 256 61 11 www.la-tour.ch E-mail: E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.ksgr.ch www.merianiselin.ch Medical Wellness at the Dolder Grand LucerneHealth Private medical practice. The leading expert center of A medical wellness cen- Leukerbad Clinic Oberwaid – Switzerland with excellent ter founded by doctors Kurhaus & Medical An advanced medical insti- medical services and well- who possess a professional Center tution transforms everyday qualified personnel. competence and know-how The work of the clinic is life of their patients by pro- covering all aspects of aes- based on the latest achieve- viding deluxe rooms. LucerneHealth Hirschengraben 43 thetic surgery, medical ex- ments in preventative and Leukerbad Clinic CH-6003 Luzern aminations and independent rehabilitation medicine, psy- CH-3954 Leukerbad Tel: +41 41 210 35 00 medical opinions. chic health and treatment of Tel: +41 27 472 51 11 E-mail: Private practice diseases related to metabol- Fax: +41 27 472 52 30 [email protected] at the Dolder Grand ic disturbances (nutritional E-mail: info@leukerbadclin- www.lucernehealth.com Kurhausstrasse 65 medicine, endocrinology, dia- ic.ch CH-8032 Zürich betology). You can take an www.leukerbadclinic.ch Tel: +41 44 456 64 00 urgent check-up at the clinic E-mail: and be consulted by its best [email protected] specialists. Lonhea www.aestheticlink.ch Oberwaid – Kurhaus Alpine Clinic & Medical Center Hôpital de La Tour A private health institution Rorschacher Strasse 311 An emergency medical aid that can boast its unique CH-9016 St. Gallen institution with 165 beds, a home environment. Tel: +41 71 282 00 00 few minutes drive from the Lonhea Alpine Clinic is the Merian Iselin E-mail: center of Geneva and Gene- achievement of Doctor Mi- An Orthopedic and Surgery [email protected] va International Airport. The chael Goley and a team of Center in northwest Swit- www.oberwaid.ch

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mosphere, state-of-the- art equipment, the highest standards of medical Spital Davos services and a systems The Küsnacht University Regional hospital: compe- approach to patients Practice Children’s tent medical service in a treatment. The world’s most exclusive Hospital Zürich relaxed and healthy atmo- and efficient therapeutic The Europe’s leading center sphere of the Swiss Alps. The Sonnenhof center that helps eliminate of pediatric and teenager Spital Davos is one of the Hospitals alcoholic and drug addiction medicine. state-of-the-art hospitals in Berne and depressive conditions. Buchserstrasse 30 University Switzerland. Its staff mem- CH-3006 Bern The Küsnacht Practice Children’s bers use the most advanced Tel: +41 (0) 31 358 11 11 Rotfluhstrasse 91 Hospital Zürich technologies and latest E-mail: marinahaueter@ CH-8702 Zollikon Steinwiesenstrasse 75 treatment options. A pro- sonnenhof.ch Tel: +41 43 541 11 52 CH-8032 Zürich fessional team of doctors www.sonnenhof.ch E-mail: info@kusnachtprac- Tel: +41 44 266 71 11 and about 300 qualified tice.ch E-mail: [email protected] employees take care of the www.kusnachtpractice.ch www.kispi.uzh.ch patients’ individual needs and their quick recovery. The key asset of the hospital is a high level of pro- Spital fessional competence that Oberengadin University goes with individual servic- University An ultramodern clinic that Hospital Basel Hospital es in a quiet and relaxed at- closely cooperates with uni- Zürich mosphere of the Swiss Alps. High-class medicine and pro- versity centers of Switzer- fessional competence.Basel Zurich University Hospital, Spital Davos land offers a wide range of University hospital unites one of the Europe’s larg- Promenade 4 medical services. about 50 clinics, polyclinics est and major hospitals. The CH-7270 Davos Well-qualified doctors and and institutes that work in hospital gained recognition Tel: +41 81 414 88 88 medical staff take care of close cooperation with each thanks to achievements in E-mail: well-being and individual other. healthcare, research, edu- [email protected] needs of each patient. cation and attending to se- www.spitaldavos.ch University verely ill patients. Spital Hospital Oberengadin Basel University Via Nouva 3 Hebelstrasse 32 Hospital Zürich CH-7503 Samedan CH-4031 Basel Raemistrasse 100 Tel: Tel: CH-8091 Zürich The Sonnenhof +41 (0) 81 851 81 11 +41 (0) 61 265 31 10 Tel: +41 44 255 54 54 Hospitals Berne E-mai: E-mail: E-mail: The hospital boasts a [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] homelike and relaxed at- www.spital-oberengadin.ch. www.unispital-basel.ch www.en.usz.ch

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Economics & Trade LA RESERVE GENEVE HOTEL AND SPA Swiss Business 301, route de Lausanne Hub Dubai CH-1293 Bellevue-Genève c/o Consulate General of Switzerland Tel. +41 21 959 59 59 Dubai World Trade Center Dubai www.lareserve.ch United Arab Emirate Tel: +971 4 329 09 99 MANDARIN ORIENTAL https://www.eda.admin.ch/ GENEVA countries/united-arab-emirates/ Quai Turrettini 1 en/home.html CH-1201 Genève Tel. +41 22 909 00 00 Tourism www.mandarinoriental.com/ Switzerland Tourism geneva Swiss Tower, 36th floor, of. 3602 BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE Jumeirah Lake Towers LAUSANNE P.O Box 309059 Place du Port 17-19 U.A.E CH-1000 Lausanne Tel: +971 4 433 43 53 Tel: +41 21 613 34 04 www.myswitzerland.com www.brp.ch Transport SCHWEIZERHOF SWISS International BERN Air Lines Bahnhofplatz 11 Dubai World Trade Center CH-3001 Bern 18th floor Tel: +41 31 326 80 80 P.O.Box 29322, www.schweizerhof-bern.ch Shk Zayed Road, Dubai. United Arab Emirates www.swiss.com GRAND HOTEL LES TROIS Swiss Travel System AG ROIS BASEL Limmatstrasse 23 Blumenrain 8 CH-8021 Zürich CH-4001 Basel Tel. +41 44 225 80 48 Tel: +41 61 260 50 31 www.swisstravelsystem.com www.lestroisrois.com

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PARK HOTEL VITZNAU STORCHEN ZÜRICH Seestrasse 18 Weinplatz 2 CH-6354 Vitznau CH-8001 Zürich T +41 41 399 60 01 Tel. +41 44 227 27 00 www.parkhotel-vitznau.ch www.storchen.ch

ALDEN LUXURY KULM HOTEL ST. MORITZ SUITE HOTEL Via Veglia 18 Splügenstrasse 2 CH-7500 St. Moritz CH-8002 Zürich Tel: +41 81 836 80 00 Tel: +41 44 289 99 99 www.kulm.com www.alden.ch GRAND HOTE KRONENHOF THE DOLDER Via Maistra 130 GRAND ZURICH CH-7504 Pontresina Kurhausstrasse 65 Tel: +41 81 830 30 30 CH-8032 Zürich www.kronenhof.com Tel: +41 44 456 60 00 www.thedoldergrand.com GRISCHA – DAS HOTEL DAVOS PARK HYATT ZURICH Talstrasse 3 Beethovenstrasse 21 CH-7270 Davos Platz CH-8002 Zürich Tel: +41 81 414 97 97 Tel: +41 44 883 12 34 www.hotelgrischa.ch www.zurich.park.hyatt.ch Jewellery & Bijouterie GRAND RESORT BAD RAGAZ BUCHERER CH-7310 Schwanenplatz 5 Bad Ragaz CH-6002 Luzern Tel: +41 81 303 30 30 Tel. +41 41 369 77 00 www.resortragaz.ch www.bucherer.com реклама

swisshealth 95 Switzerland, the land of research A remarkable amount of research conducted for the advancement of top-class medicine is based in Switzerland. This may well explain why Switzerland is so often the first choice destination for the treatment of serious diseases in adults and children.

The following specialist areas, amongst others, enjoy an international reputation: paediatrics, the treatment of sports injuries, orthopaedics, cardiology and heart surgery, the treatment of spinal cord injuries, oncology, obstetrics … in short, the complete range of acute and outpatient medical care as well as a wide variety of rehabilitation measures.

Switzerland, the land of outstanding customer service The highly professional all-round service which international patients receive is typical of the Swiss health care system: we contact the referring doctors (medical file), take care of visa matters, contact local authorities, provide interpreting services and everything else that patients may need for and during their hospital stay. For ac- companying family members and staff, we organise hotel accommodation as well as cultural, touristic and entertainment activities, such as shopping tours, as required.

Switzerland, the land of hospitality Many acute medical therapies are complemented by rehabilitation measures or rounded off by a stay at a health resort or a holiday. Therefore the significance of the host country’s ambience for patients and their family should not be underestimated. Patients and visitors benefit from Switzerland’s pristine natural beauty, the world famous hospitality of its hotellery, its well developed public transportation system, its political and economic stability and safety as well as the ease of its contacts with authorities, its economic ties and financial services … and sometimes from the most exclusive luxury shopping in Europe as well.

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