The Aleksander Journal
From Revita Clinic
48 articles by Revita Clinic doctors and our guests: sleep, food, stress, hormones, longevity and the Donat Mg spring.
Latest · Wellness guide · 6 min read
Donat Mg water: where it comes from and why people drink it at the spring
Where Donat Mg mineral water rises, how much magnesium it contains and how the drinking tradition of Rogaška Slatina works.
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Wellness guide · 7 min read
The Insomnia Trap: How Blue Light Steals Your Sleep (And How to Actually Fix It)
Late-night screens suppress melatonin and make sleep worse. How blue light affects your rest, and a few simple habits that help.
1 September 2026
Wellness guide · 8 min read
The Wild World Inside Your Belly: Why Your Gut is Driving Your Body Crazy
Tired, foggy or bloated? How the gut microbiome is linked to inflammation, what “leaky gut” means and what you can do about it.
25 August 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
The Invisible Anchor: Why Balance and Coordination Training Are the Real Secrets to a Long Active Life
Why balance and coordination training matters for longevity, plus simple exercises you can do at home without equipment.
24 August 2026
Wellness guide · 7 min read
Collagen & Elastin: How to Build Skin Longevity from Within
Creams can only do so much. How collagen is made and broken down in the skin, and what helps protect it from within.
21 August 2026
Science & health · 3 min read
Chronic Inflammation — The Hidden Factor of Aging That Few People Think About
How chronic inflammation (“inflammaging”) may affect biological age, energy and recovery, and how Revita Clinic approaches healthy aging.
18 August 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
The Fat You Can See vs. The Fat That’s Actually Killing You (And Yeah, There’s a Difference)
The difference between subcutaneous fat you can pinch and visceral fat deep inside, and why visceral fat matters more for your health.
18 August 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
Why are we still ignoring testosterone after 35?
Why testosterone matters for women after 35: signs of high and low testosterone in women, and how balance can be restored.
18 August 2026
Wellness guide · 8 min read
Grip Strength, VO2 Max, and Walking Speed: Three Simple Longevity Tests You Can Do at Home
Three simple longevity tests you can do at home: grip strength, VO2 max and walking speed, and what they say about your biological age.
17 August 2026
Wellness guide · 7 min read
Is Red Light Therapy Really Just Hype, or Does the Evidence Suggest It Could Help You Live Longer?
Is red light therapy just hype? What the research says about photobiomodulation, mitochondria and inflammation.
17 August 2026
Wellness guide · 8 min read
The Sunday Night Scramble: Why Sleeping In on the Weekend May Disrupt Your Entire Week
Sleeping in at weekends can cause “social jet lag”. How an irregular sleep schedule affects your metabolism, focus and stress.
17 August 2026
Wellness guide · 7 min read
Why Hanging Out With Friends Is Actually the Key to a Long Life
How friendships and social connections are linked to lifespan, and why relationships matter for health as much as diet.
17 August 2026
Clinic news · 2 min read
Revita Clinic Named a Finalist in the Destination Deluxe Awards 2026
Revita Clinic is a finalist in the Destination Deluxe Awards 2026, in the People’s Choice category for spas, clinics, programmes and treatments.
20 July 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
After my stroke, I searched for the best recovery in the world — and found it here
Mark Helfen on his rehabilitation at Revita Clinic after a stroke and stem cell therapy received abroad.
16 July 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
I Found the Right Place to Start a New Chapter in My Life
Anna on the 7-day Detox & Microbiome Balance Program at Revita Clinic.
16 July 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
To quiet my mind and body… and finally slow down
Sandra Caldas on the 7-day Intensive Weight Loss Program at Revita Clinic.
16 July 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
We Came for Detox — But Left with New Healthy Habits for the Whole Family
Snezana Crnoglavac on the 5-day Detox & Microbiome Balance and General Health Improvement Programs at Revita Clinic.
16 July 2026
Wellness guide · 7 min read
Burnout Recovery Plan: A 14-Day Reset You Can Start Today
Recognise the main burnout symptoms and follow our 14-day burnout recovery plan, step by step, to calm your nervous system and get your energy back.
13 July 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
Nervous System Regulation: How to Help Your Body Exit Constant Stress Mode
Breathing exercises and simple body-based techniques for nervous system regulation that help reduce stress quickly.
13 July 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
Sample 7-Day Weight Loss Retreat Menu — Balanced, Not Starvation
A sample 7-day high-protein menu from a weight loss retreat: balanced meals that support metabolism and keep you full without starving.
13 July 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
The 10-Minute Mobility Routine for Busy Professionals
A 10-minute mobility routine for busy people: exercises that ease stiffness and help your posture.
13 July 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
How to Sleep Better Without Supplements: A Step-by-Step Sleep Hygiene Plan
How to sleep better without supplements: a simple sleep hygiene plan and bedtime routine. Many people notice a difference within 1–2 weeks.
26 June 2026
Wellness guide · 7 min read
Perimenopause, Sleep & Stress: A Practical Reset Plan
Sleeping badly in perimenopause? How stress at this stage affects your rest, and a practical plan to sleep and feel better.
26 June 2026
Wellness guide · 8 min read
Walking for Longevity: How Much Is Enough?
How many steps a day you need for longevity, and why zone 2 walking matters. A research-based guide.
11 June 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
Inflammation Markers: What hs-CRP and HbA1c Reveal About Metabolic Inflammation
What the inflammation markers hs-CRP and HbA1c show about metabolic inflammation, blood sugar and heart risk, and what high levels mean.
10 June 2026
Wellness guide · 7 min read
Longevity Biomarkers: A Simple Guide to Key Health Indicators
A simple guide to longevity biomarkers, from epigenetic clocks to NAD+: how testing works, what each marker means and which values to aim for.
10 June 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
Sleep and Longevity: What Science Says About Sleep Optimization for Healthy Aging
What research says about sleep and longevity: how good sleep supports healthy aging and protects the brain, and which habits help.
10 June 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
6 Kilograms Lost in Just Two Weeks — Better Physical and Mental Wellbeing Included
Strahinja shares his experience of the 14-Day Intensive Weight Loss Program at Revita Clinic.
3 June 2026
Science & health · 2 min read
How Nutrition Affects Energy Levels, Sleep, and Recovery
How balanced nutrition can support energy, sleep and recovery, and how food fits into Revita Clinic’s personalised programmes.
3 June 2026
Science & health · 2 min read
Why Does Metabolism Change with Age — and Can You Influence It?
Why metabolism may slow down with age, and how Revita Clinic’s programmes support energy and body composition.
3 June 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
Detox Can Be Comfortable — Without Stress or Extreme Restrictions
Sandra Caldas on her 7-day Detox Program at Revita Clinic.
1 June 2026
Wellness guide · 4 min read
Digital Detox: Can It Actually Improve Your Sleep and Stress Levels?
How a digital detox can cut your screen time and help you sleep better and feel less stressed.
1 June 2026
Clinic news · 2 min read
Ice Bath Therapy — A Powerful Boost of Energy and Vitality
Guided ice baths at Revita Clinic: cold water therapy for energy, recovery and stress resilience.
1 June 2026
Guest stories · 2 min read
In Just 4 Days — From Burnout and Exhaustion to Relaxation and Renewed Energy
Briar Prestige on her recovery programme at Revita Clinic.
1 June 2026
Clinic news · 2 min read
Sculpt & Glow Therapy for Body Contouring and Skin Quality Improvement
Sculpt & Glow at Revita Clinic: a treatment for skin quality and body contouring that can reduce the look of cellulite.
1 June 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
Wellness Retreat vs Wellness Resort: Which One Fits Your Goal?
Wellness retreat or wellness resort? How they differ in structure, cost and results, and which one suits your goals.
1 June 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
When Digestion Comes Back Into Balance: “I’m Leaving Here a Different Person”
Jane Pearce on the 7-Day Gastrointestinal Therapy Experience at Revita Clinic.
1 June 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
60+: Reboot Yourself and Restore Energy and Lightness
Natalia’s story: when her body finally felt “awake” again.
22 May 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
A Much-Needed Getaway for a Mother of Four
Anna Brown on the Detox & Microbiome Program at Revita Clinic.
22 May 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 3 min read
“After a Few Days, I Felt an Unusual Lightness”
Radu Benzart on the Detox & Microbiome Program at Revita Clinic.
22 May 2026
Wellness guide · 6 min read
Biological Age and the Ways It Can Be Measured
Biological age shows how fast your body is really aging, whatever your passport says. How it is measured, which tests are worth doing and what actually makes a difference.
22 May 2026
Science & health · 3 min read
Gut Health Is Directly Connected to Aging and Stress
How gut health, the microbiome and chronic stress are linked to aging, energy, sleep and recovery, and how Revita Clinic can help.
22 May 2026
Wellness guide · 8 min read
How to Travel from the US to Slovenia for a Wellness Retreat
Planning a wellness retreat in Slovenia from the US? The best flights, airport transfers and how to get to Rogaška Slatina.
22 May 2026
Video review Guest stories · video + 2 min read
“It Was the First Time Weight Loss Didn’t Feel Stressful”
Olga on the Intensive Weight Loss Program at Revita Clinic.
22 May 2026
Wellness guide · 7 min read
Jet Lag and Sleep: How to Recover Faster After a Flight
Can’t sleep with jet lag? How travel disrupts your body clock, and tips to recover faster before, during and after your flight.
22 May 2026
Science & health · 4 min read
Peptides and Cellular Recovery: Why Longevity Medicine Is Increasingly Focused on Mitochondria
How peptides and mitochondrial support are linked to cell energy, tissue repair and healthy aging, and how Revita Clinic uses peptide therapy in its programmes.
22 May 2026
Wellness guide · 9 min read
Picking the Right Wellness Retreat in Europe
Looking for a wellness retreat in Europe? An honest guide to choosing one, from Slovenia’s thermal spas to the questions to ask before booking.
22 May 2026
Clinic news · 2 min read
Free transfers to the Donat Mg spring for our guests
Revita Clinic offers all guests free daily transfers to the Donat Mg mineral water pavilion.
21 May 2026
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