WHAT WE TREAT

Holistic Heart Disease Support

Navigating life with heart disease can be overwhelming, with the need for lifestyle adjustments, medical treatments, and ongoing care. At Paracelsus Recovery, we can help ease the burden of having cardiovascular health issues. Working in conjunction with Zurich’s best hospitals, we support your medical treatment with integrative therapies and care to help optimise every area of your health.

While we cannot cure your heart disease, we aim to provide relief from symptoms and offer support for the emotional and psychological aspects of living with the condition, helping you focus on your well-being with less stress.

How we look to support you

Taking a holistic approach to treating heart disease means addressing each and every root cause of your condition, rather than just the symptoms. In practice, this means we work alongside all hospitals in Zurich to ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment, while we take care of the rest. In practice, this means helping you implement the necessary lifestyle modifications and treat any co-occurring substance abuse issue or mental health conditions you may have. For example, we have helped numerous clients overcome heart disease and minimise their risk of myocardial infarctions via nutritional supplementation, biochemical restoration, and psychological support. We also have experience in restoring our client’s health post-heart attack.

Your treatment plan will combine numerous disciplines and points of view (medical, orthomolecular, psychological, TCM, physiotherapy, amongst others) with the aim of restoring your base-level of health and therefore support your healing. Usually, the first line of defence when dealing with heart disease is to implement lifestyle changes. For example, a low-fat and low-sodium diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting your alcohol intake are essential. Our team of nutritional therapists, personal trainers and addiction experts will be on hand to guide you through the process of making any necessary changes to optimise your health. As well as supporting you with physical health, we help you address any underlying emotional causes and minimise the psychological stress of living with heart disease.

Our holistic heart disease treatment programmes are centred on complementing your hospital treatment with physical health restoration, mental health restoration and biochemical health restoration. We take an integrative approach, viewing ill-health as a sign of internal imbalances. Therefore, we aim to treat the whole person rather than focussing just on the localised disease. By blending conventional western medicines with modalities such as acupuncture, yoga or massage we aim to help you feel better and improve your quality of life. Research shows that integrative medicine can be a helpful complement to traditional treatments, reducing symptoms and easing discomfort.

How we restore your physical health:

Dietary changes: A diet high in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sugar, and sodium contributes to heart disease. Our nutritionists will provide a nutrient-dense plan for you that will replenish any lab-identified inflammatory or immune system issues. All meals will be provided by your private chef, who will take your dietary preferences into account.
Herbs and supplements: There are numerous herbs and supplements that will also lower your risk of heart disease. We provide personalised supplements and meals to address any deficiencies and improve your cardiovascular and overall health.
Detox and pre/probiotics: An unhealthy gut microbiome, known as dysbiosis, increases your risk of atherosclerosis and major cardiovascular events. To help restore your intestinal balance, we will provide a tailored intestinal detoxification programme and pre/probiotics based on elaborate testing.
Complementary therapies: We offer therapies like massage, acupuncture, and physiotherapy to help reduce stress and restore energy flow. These treatments help you feel more comfortable and supported throughout your journey.
Sleep and rest: Rest is crucial for managing heart disease and supporting overall health. We help you create a routine that includes regular sleep and relaxation, allowing your body to recharge and support your healing process.
Physical fitness: Regular exercise (30 minutes a day, five days a week) is crucial to strengthen your heart and minimise the symptoms of heart disease. At Paracelsus Recovery, you will work with some of the world’s leading fitness instructors to help create a long-term daily exercise routine that works for you. We have access to some of Zurich’s finest gyms, and we can always bring equipment to you in one of our penthouses.

How we restore your mental health:

Specialised psychotherapy: Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder can occur after a cardiac event, such as heart failure, stroke, or heart attack. This is due to how the heart event impacts chemicals in our brain and because near-death experiences are always traumatic. A specialised psychotherapist will help you process any mental health issues or traumas you are experiencing as a direct result of your cardiovascular diagnosis.
Treating co-occurring conditions: These mental health disorders can also increase your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. At Paracelsus Recovery, we always conduct an elaborate testing procedure to identify any co-occurring condition. We will then address every underlying condition, both physical and psychological.
Addiction treatment: As substance abuse issues are predominately co-occurring with heart disease, we will also provide a complete 360-degree addiction treatment programme if deemed necessary. This will include a detoxification period and intensive therapy sessions to help you create healthier coping mechanisms for life’s stressors.
A live-in therapist: If you need extra emotional support, we offer the option of having a dedicated psychotherapist available to you whenever you need it, offering comfort and guidance through difficult times.
Complementary therapies: Yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and well-being counselling can help you manage stress and stay emotionally balanced, making them crucial aspects of your treatment plan.

How we restore your biochemical health:

Supplements and IVs: We treat clients using an individualised formula of nutritional supplements and IV solutions based on comprehensive laboratory testing where we literally aim to ‘restore’ what is missing. Supplements and IVs may include vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other substances.
Functional medicine: We use functional medicine to understand the root causes of your heart disease and work with your body’s natural healing processes to restore balance and improve cardiovascular health.
Bioresonance treatment: Through bioresonance, we gently assess your body’s energy and help restore balance to your system, supporting your overall healing and wellness.

bespoke treatment

How we look to support you

At Paracelsus Recovery, we understand that heart disease requires a comprehensive and personalised approach to treatment. While we can’t predict exactly what your four-week stay will entail, each day is carefully structured to meet your specific needs. Our bespoke treatment plan combines medical interventions, intensive therapy, and holistic approaches designed to support both the physical and emotional aspects of your health.

We work closely with Zurich’s best hospitals, ensuring access to cutting-edge medical care alongside our holistic and therapeutic services. Our goal is to restore your heart health, address underlying lifestyle factors, and support your emotional well-being throughout your recovery.

Our approach considers the whole person: mind, body and soul

At the heart of what we do is our 360-degree treatment approach.

Like all our treatment programmes, we begin with a detailed testing process to assess your heart function, inflammation levels, and any other underlying imbalances related to heart disease. From this, we create a personalised treatment plan that targets your specific needs, focusing on improving your heart health and overall well-being. Our 360-degree consultation includes a variety of expert perspectives, such as medical care, orthomolecular medicine, psychological support, cardiology, physiotherapy, and more, ensuring a comprehensive approach that’s tailored to your condition.

Many of your treatments will be carried out at some of Zurich’s most renowned hospitals, where we collaborate closely to ensure the highest level of care. You can learn more about our partnership treatment in conjunction with Zurich's best hospitals.

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Heart disease treatment facilities at Paracelsus Recovery

Holistic heart disease support at Paracelsus Recovery

Personalised heart disease care at Paracelsus Recovery

Medical expertise at Paracelsus Recovery led by Nobel laureate

15+ team members, all dedicated to your health and well-being

We are the only holistic heart disease treatment centre in the world to provide a minimum of 15 dedicated professionals to each client.

Throughout your stay, an unparalleled 15+ strong team will provide around-the-clock support. Our team is made up of world-renowned doctors, therapists and heart specialists, including a Nobel Prize-winning board member. A live-in therapist will also be available for emotional support 24/7 from when you arrive to when you leave.

Meet the team

Comprehensive programmes as unique as you are

All of our treatment programmes take an approach based on integrative and functional medicine, with an overarching goal of treating the whole individual, not just the disease. We can provide treatment for heart disease and any co-occurring conditions at our treatment centre in Zurich.

Four-week residential treatment

7-day comprehensive check up