Evidence. Insight. Empowerment.

In the Haute-Savoie, Fr, nearby the lake of Geneva, a cosy apartment for rent.

In impressive surroundings, you will find a cozy and completely newly furnished apartment on the ground floor of our characteristic chalet. At your disposal are a bathroom with toilet and shower, a spacious double bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed (for 2 or 2x 1 pers.), a pellet stove and a spacious and fully equipped eat-in kitchen, including a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, nespresso machine, and a kettle.

Minimum stay is 7 nights. No pets or children under 15 years of age.

Plenty to do: beautiful hikes for every fitness level, varying in length and elevation, starting at your doorstep. Swimming and bootrips on the lake of Geneva, cities with their culture, shops and harbors, like Geneva, Montreux, Lausanne, Evians-les-Bains and Thonon-les-Bains.

In the winter, you will find a ski area in Bernex and after a 30 minutes drive the “Portes du Solieil”, starting in Châtel.

One of my hobbies is preparing delicious meals. When you don’t feel like cooking, you can ask me to cook a great meal for you, depending on my availability.

Allergies like gluten, dairy, sugar, nuts, eggs … no problem at all. Let me know in advance.

Dear friends,

Do you ever wonder how to continue taking good care of your health in this era of being ‘busy’ and constant stimuli?

How do you alternate exertion and relaxation so that you remain resilient? And how do you ensure that your healthspan keeps pace with your lifespan — now and in the future?

Together with Angélique Van Roosmalen, I am organizing a special Intermittent Living retreat from June 20 – 26 in the French Alps, near Lake Geneva.

During this week, you will experience how small, conscious stimuli help your body become stronger and more resilient. We work with natural interventions that you can easily integrate into your daily life, such as:

• movement and yoga

• breathing

• heat and cold

• nature

• rest and recovery

• nutrition and rhythm

• fun and simple rituals

A week to slow down, recharge, and discover how to sustainably strengthen your health. You will go home with inspiration, practical tools, and new energy — so that what you experience here can also integrate into your daily life.

Practical information:

Maximum 12 participants.

Costs: € 2200,- per person

Early bird price for registration before april the 20th: 2200,-

Spoken languages: Dutch, French and English.

You are welcome!

For more information:

See Intermittent Living on this site an

www.studiodangelique.com

FlexHealth Academy community:

No pill can prevent or treat disease alone.

True healing begins with the life choices we make every day. No pill can prevent illness and treat root causes in isolation. Real, sustainable change comes from action and from nurturing the core connections that support health:

• Real whole foods
• Regular physical activity
• Good sleep hygiene
• Adequate sunlight
• Laughter
• Nature
• Gratitude
• Love
• Peace

At FlexHealth Academy, true healing starts with the choices we make together. No pill can replace the power of real food, movement, rest, sunlight and connection.

Feel free to move: get fit, be fit, stay fit

Facts 
 
 
Mushrooms  

Research has shown that consuming just 45 grams of mushrooms daily can offer a profound protective benefits: a 35% lower risk of breast cancer in women and a 45% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease in both men and women. These effects are attributed to mushrooms unique composition of beta-glucans, antioxidants, and neuroprotective compounds. 
 
Beta-glucans immune-modulating fibers 
Antioxidants: ergothioneine and glutathione 
Anti-inflammatory compounds. These bioactive components support cellular health, reduce oxidative stress, and help regulate inflammation — key mechanisms in cancer and neurodegeneration prevention. 
 
Key scientific studies that serve as the source for these statistics: 

1. Mushrooms and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction 
Study: 

Zhang, S., Sugawara, Y., Chen, S., et al. (2019). "Mushroom consumption and incident risk of prostate cancer in Japan: A pooled analysis of the Miyagi Cohort Study and the Ohsaki Cohort Study." International Journal of Cancer, 146(10), 2712–2720. 
(Note: While this is often cited, the most direct breast cancer study is below.) 
More Specific Reference (Breast Cancer): 
Li, J., Zou, L., Chen, W., et al. (2019). "Dietary mushroom intake may reduce the risk of breast cancer: evidence from a meta-analysis of observational studies." PLOS ONE, 14(8), e0220194. 
 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=101371/journal.pone.0220194 
Finding: 
Regular mushroom consumption (especially ~10 g/day or more) was associated with a significant reduction in breast cancer risk. The 35% figure aligns with pooled data from multiple observational studies. 
 
2. Mushrooms and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Reduction 

Study: 
Feng, L., Cheah, I. K. M., Ng, M. M. X., et al. (2019). "The association between mushroom consumption and mild cognitive impairment: a community-based cross-sectional study in Singapore." Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 68(1), 197–203. 
 https://content.lopress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad180959 

Finding: 
Participants who consumed more than 2 portions (∼300 g/week, or ∼45 g/day) of mushrooms had a 43–52% lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. This is frequently rounded to ~45% in public health communications. 
 
Why Mushrooms? Key Mechanisms: 

Mushrooms are rich in: 
Ergothioneine: a unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that crosses the blood-brain barrier. 
Beta-glucans: support immune function and reduce inflammation. 
Hericenones and erinacines: compounds found in lion’s mane mushroom that may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF). 
 
Note on Interpretation: 
These studies show association, not causation. They suggest that people who regularly eat mushrooms have a lower risk of these diseases, likely due to mushrooms’ bioactive compounds and overall dietary patterns.