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At the Paracelsus-Recovery clinic nestled along the picturesque Lake Zurich, prominent figures including celebrities, state leaders, and business magnates seek treatment for addictions and mental health challenges. This exclusive institution, commanding a fee of £100k per week, extends its offerings to include longevity programs.
In my discussion with the clinic’s founder, Jan Gerber, I queried him on the insights he has gleaned from his team of specialists regarding the secrets of longevity. Employing some of Europe’s leading clinicians, Jan shared his findings.
Jan found the inquiry straightforward to address: “The most significant factor at age 60 that predicts your survival to age 80 is being in a healthy relationship,” he explains. “Partnerships often encourage mutual care and healthier lifestyle choices, driven by the motivation found within relationships. Loneliness is a major threat.”
He points out that according to the US Surgeon General, loneliness has the same impact on health as smoking a pack of cigarettes every day.
Gerber established his elite clinic after completing studies at a U.S. business school and earning a master’s degree from the London School of Economics. Raised by a psychiatrist and a senior nurse, he has been familiar with health issues since childhood. So, what other ways can help decelerate the aging process?
Jan is firm in his stance. “Eighty percent of premature deaths are preventable through lifestyle adjustments, and it’s encouraging that it’s never too late to begin.” He refers to a 2021 Danish study focusing on sedentary men with an average age of 62. Half of these men were assigned a 12-week exercise program, while the rest were not, with the exercising group showing marked health improvements.
“A key characteristic of aging is chronic low-grade inflammation,” Jan elaborates. “Even if you begin exercising later in life, around your sixties, there is an opportunity to impact this. It’s certainly preferable to take some action than none.” He recommends engaging in 150 minutes of cardiovascular activity weekly, which can include tasks like moderate gardening.
“Also, if you do strength training – such as sit ups or squats – twice a week you can make a good improvement.”
He suggests walking while on a video call or standing up rather than sitting on a chair. Walking up stairs, rather than taking a lift, or investing in a treadmill desk or standing desk.
“Ideally for good health you want to be taking a minimum of 15,000 steps a day. This is also likely to reduce back pain and stop you gaining weight. Being in nature and increasing daily activity are both beneficial.”
When it comes to diet, he endorses the “classic/traditional Mediterranean diet”. “You want to be eating vegetable oils and no animal fats. Fish is good and an Omega 3 supplement is useful as most people benefit from more than their diet offers.
“Cut out process fats, and eat fresh, and that includes vegetables. Choose extra virgin oil – studies show it is very beneficial. And be mindful of sugars. There is sugar, not only in chocolate and candy bars, but also in white bread. Choose less processed whole grain instead.”
What is interesting is how commonsensical Jan’s suggestions are. While clients are paying £100,000 a week to hear these pearls of wisdom, remember you read about it in the Daily Express online for free.
