As a nutritionist, I’ve always prided myself on maintaining a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. But recently, I found myself struggling with something that no amount of leafy greens and HIIT classes could fix: anxiety and burnout. The tell-tale signs of menopause, coupled with chronic stress, had left me feeling frazzled and desperate for a reset.
That’s when I discovered the Women’s Retreat at the Preidlhof Luxury Dolcevita Resort in South Tyrol, Italy—a wellness sanctuary that promised to help women like me rebalance, recharge, and find joy again. Located amidst the stunning peaks of the Italian Alps, Preidlhof is nestled in a valley of lush vineyards and rolling hills. The moment I arrived, I felt an immediate sense of calm wash over me.
The air was crisp and fragrant, filled with the scent of pine trees and wildflowers. It’s the kind of place that feels like stepping into a postcard—snow-capped mountains in the distance, verdant slopes blanketed with vineyards, and a sense of timeless tranquillity that seeps into your soul. My journey at Preidlhof began with an in-depth consultation with one of their expert doctors, Dr Angerer.
Despite being a nutritionist and diligently following a healthy diet, I was shocked to learn just how chronically stressed I was. The heart rate variability check revealed my adrenal glands were in overdrive, pushing my body to its limits. I felt a pang of recognition; the fatigue, the anxiety, the sense of always being “on”—.