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Health Festival

On Saturday, October 3, at Vidikovac in Maksimir, at the Health Festival, find out what you can do for yourself and your health through a multitude of free workshops and lectures by experts. From 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., they will exercise outdoors, cook healthily and learn how to best prepare their body and mind ahead of specific autumns and winters. The Health Festival is organized in partnership with the City of Zagreb, the City Health Office.

In a time of pandemic, we all have one thing in common – health as a prerequisite and priority for us and our loved ones.

In addition to the new virus, the new reality has brought new fears, questions and lifestyle changes. More and more people are interested in a healthier diet, exercise, but also ways to relax that help fight stress.

Autumn is ideal for new beginnings and changes, so why not start healthier this fall?

The program begins at 9 p.m.

The program of the Health Festival starts at 9.00 am with a Pilates and yoga workshop led by the famous kinesiologist and owner of the Body & Mind studio, Mirela Anić. The panel discussion "How to stay normal in abnormal times" continues, in which experts will discuss the mental aspects and consequences of life in times of pandemic and earthquake.

The City Health Office will also mark the National Breastfeeding Week with free workshops and expert advice for pregnant women – breastfeeding support and babyhandling.

Another partner of the Bio & bio festival will also have interesting workshops on healthy autumn cuisine by Anita Matić Delić #glumicapakuha and preparation of healthy drinks because we all know how important what we take in with food and drink is important for our immunity. Also, as part of the Bio & bio cafe, visitors will be able to try their specialty coffee, fruit and smoothies.

The importance of movement and the best choice of physical activity will be discussed at the panel discussion "Movement is half the battle" powered by Farmacia Sports Counseling.

In the week when we celebrate World Heart Day (September 29), academician Davor Miličić and doc. Will talk about cardiovascular problems and what we can do for our health. dr. sc. Matias Trbušić on the panel "Let's take health to heart" powered by Pliva.

Nowadays, when it is extremely important to take care of your health and be focused on its preservation, visitors will be able to talk to experts who will help prevent or better control existing cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Experienced family physicians are at your disposal at PLIVA's stand where, respecting all epidemiological measures, they will measure your blood pressure, talk to you about proper nutrition and exercise, the importance of maintaining a positive spirit and taking proper and regular therapy.

In the afternoon at the panel discussion "How the skin reacts to stress" powered by Eau Thermale Avene, Ducray and A-Derma you can learn how to solve the problems of dry skin, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic scalp or acne from prim. dr. sc. Lena Kotrulje and B.Sc. Ivana Burulic, Pierre Fabre DC program educator.

And at the lecture "CBD – the elixir of the future?" Powered by Issta, find out all about the impact of hemp on immunity and get acquainted with domestic hemp products from Istria.

In cooperation with partners and the Maksimir Public Institution, we also organize free breathing and proper sitting workshops.

Health Festival program PDF