Wellness Holiday Ikaria

10/06/2016

“It is possible that ancient Greeks were so clever because they did not eat wheat which contains gluten, a substance which sticks the nerve endings and doesn’t leave the brain free to think and create.. ”
An interesting read..

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/08/02/what-didnt-ancient-greeks-eat-and-were-so-clever/ .RzQVpC9Q.dpuf
greece.greekreporter.com/2013/08/02/what-didnt-ancient-greeks-eat-and-were-so-clever/

08/06/2016

Wellness is an active process through which individuals become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence...(NWI, 2016)

That is why Ikaria is my number one pick when it comes to a holistic approach to wellness and mind-body-spirit integration.

Where else could I pick some super healthy 'lunch' on my way to the therapeutic hot mineral springs?
Organic, raw, seasonal, local (Zero food miles) and so delicious Mulberries.

Refreshingly succulent, tart and sweet mulberries are indeed rich in numerous health benefiting flavonoid phyto-nutrients.
As well as:

-Source of Antioxidants. Antioxidants help lessen the damage caused by free radicals.

-Immune System Support. Mulberries contain alkaloids that activate macrophages. Macrophages are white blood cells that stimulate the immune system.

-Supports Healthy Blood Sugar

-Healthy Food! mulberries are a great source of protein, vitamin C and K, fiber, and iron.

-Resists Redness. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used mulberry as a remedy for swelling and redness.

-Brain Protection.
Could mulberries offer anything to the brain? Researchers at Khon Kaen University in Thailand set out to answer that question by evaluating the effect of mulberry on male rats with memory impairment and brain damage (source: globalhealingcenter, 2016).

01/04/2016

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
- Hippocrates-
No truer words were ever spoken.
The beauty of the Mediterranean diet.. fresh, pure, straight from the sea/ soil/ nature.

Join us April 27th in Ikaria to discover and taste an abundance of healthy, natural and delicious meals served here.
More details in the 'upcoming event' folder below.

19/03/2016

Whichever way you choose to go you will find a bit of magic hiding just round the corner.
Looking for an inspiration? Would like to learn more about the island? visit http://visitikaria.gr/en/ikaria #.Vu2J3vmLTIU

19/03/2016

19/03/2016

Celebrations such as Easter are the best opportunity for Greeks to share their joy for life! Their love for delicious, home made food, the outdoors and for the family as well as all their old and new friends :)
Join us for the Greek Easter Holiday and experience the magic yourself!
Greek Easter Celebration Holiday April 27 - 3 May 2016 details below.

09/03/2016

The days are getting longer and warmer every week as the spring slowly approaches. The nature is waking up to bloom and present us with the most incredible arrays of colors and aromas of different flowers, herbs and trees. Exciting time ahead with a little bit of magic hiding just round the corner

09/03/2016

Living a long life and staying sharp until the very end... does't that sounds just perfect?!...well it seems that in Ikaria this is nothing new or unusual as described by one of the researcher 'longevity just happens to Ikarians ....' more in the video below.

Curious?.. or perhaps got inspired and would love to discover this wonderful 'island of youth'? There might be something just for you!
Scroll down to check the Greek Easter holiday adventure for April/May 2016. The best opportunity to spend time in a real community, experiencing the magic of nature and the spring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPn79iHSuOw

The Greek Island of Ikaria. A segment from Australia's Channel Seven 60 Minutes show.

08/03/2016

Have a look at this amazing article about Ikaria sent to me by my dear friend from Hungary.
Do not understand Hungarian? Not to worry, neither do I ;)
- still so worth just looking at the unbelievably beautiful pictures of this Greek island

07/03/2016

'In Ikaria, a Greek island in the far east of the Mediterranean, about 30 miles from the Turkish coast, characters such as Gregoris Tsahas are not exceptional. With its beautiful coves, rocky cliffs, steep valleys and broken canopy of scrub and olive groves, Ikaria looks similar to any number of other Greek islands. But there is one vital difference: people here live much longer than the population on other islands and on the mainland. In fact, people here live on average 10 years longer than those in the rest of Europe and America – around one in three Ikarians lives into their 90s. Not only that, but they also have much lower rates of cancer and heart disease, suffer significantly less depression and dementia, maintain a s*x life into old age and remain physically active deep into their 90s. What is the secret of Ikaria? What do its inhabitants know that the rest of us don't?'...would like to know more: continue reading this article
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/may/31/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-age

07/03/2016

Learn more amazing facts about Ikaria island as well as health and longevity by checking out the video and the website below!
I guarantee you'll be amazed! :)
https://www.bluezones.com/expedition/ikaria/