Paths to health and wellness

I just attended a convention held by Doterra, an essential oil company that has been able to accrue a million advocates and reach over a billion dollars in sales in just seven years. The convention was massive: 27,000 attendees, up 10,000 from the year before. The oils are sourced from 40 countries around the world. What is impressive is that the commitment of the company is to make lives better from wherever they source the oils; they build schools and clinics as well as providing livelihood to the communities.

I was impressed by the meticulousness and rigor required to make sure that the oils remain pure. Their frankincense, for example, is sourced from Somalia. The processing results in seven grades of frankincense. They just sell the top tier — level one.

What struck me most was the quality of leadership. There are seven founders. What you see is what you get. They are genuine. It’s not about the money. It’s about making a difference for the planet. It’s about getting the essence of what God has given us and maneuvering it so that lives become better on all levels. Every year they come up with innovative products that make a difference. This year their main offering is an “Emotional Kit”! Their scientists discovered that oil blends end up with an effect far greater than the sum of its parts. Given this principle, their offering this year is an Emotional Kit that addresses peace, forgiveness, passion, cheer. I tried the “Peace” oil before sleeping and I slept so much better. It makes sense. If you are happier you are healthier.

Health and wellness is the way to go. In that line, I want to share with you exciting developments for our upcoming Health and Wellness Fair in Rockwell Tent.

Our new developments are:

• Shiela Gomez, the only accredited Filipino space clearer in the world, a Los Angeles resident who will be flying in just for the seminar and giving a talk on space clearing and clearing away life clutter. She can also provide her services while she is here.

• Jetro Rafael will be back from Germany in time for the event. Jetro runs a restaurant in Quezon City called Van Gogh Is Bipolar that was featured on BBC and CNN because of its innovativeness. It’s a small unpretentious townhouse which he has converted into a restaurant by night. The food is fabulous, with a small capacity of only 12. Jetro was diagnosed as bipolar at age three. His medication  didn’t help; at many points in his life he just wanted to die. Then he did research
and learned about certain foods that produce the same chemical effect as pharmaceuticals. He devised a diet that got him balanced. Today, Jetro takes no medication whatsoever. He has set for himself a regimen that keeps him “calm.” He keeps away from white sugar, white flour and overstimulation through electronics. He “paces” himself, practicing self-awareness. He knows when he is overextending and when to withdraw, and now lives a productive life — as an artist and counselor — that is chemical-free. Jetro will be giving a talk and offer counseling.

• Rica Villalon will be giving a talk on how the cell exerciser has helped her. I use this device myself and I can vouch for it. It takes only 10 minutes a day and it works!

• Dr. Albert Jo is this amazing doctor who has been able to heal himself through natural means. He is an entertaining encyclopedia of knowledge, and runs his own health spa in Bacolod.

• Dr. Roberto Tostado and his wife Teresa are flying in from Los Angeles to talk about their method of detoxification. I looked at the pictures of their “before and after” clients and was impressed. A dear friend, Joanie Feliciano, was able to lose 35 pounds in three months.

• Ed Mendez will share his secret on how he toned himself and now has a beautifully chiseled body. His secret? Eat more, exercise less! Huh? Well, he and his clients look really good so why not listen to how he did it?

• Grace Eleazar will have a booth promoting her retirement homes in Tagaytay that offer health software and doctors who trained in guiding people at whatever age to be in better health.

• The Brahma Kumaris want to share their principles of addressing stress in an inner well-being seminar.

• A talk on Ayurveda yoga meditation by Sona Roy, president of Shanti Ayurvedic Clinic in Quezon City, will be supported by his doctors.

• Ronald Costales will give a talk on how he was able to earn a million pesos per hectare per month through organic growing. If you’re into agriculture or have a small farm, this talk is a must.

• There will be a talk on Bowen therapy’s method of getting the body to heal itself. There will also be a booth so you can experience it yourself.

In the evenings we will offer curated meals, serving super-healthy food from our farmers around the country. We have three well-known chefs: chef Jesse Sinsioco of Rockwell on Friday (Oct. 2), chef Robbie Goco of Cyma and Green Pastures fame on Saturday (Oct. 3), and on Sunday (Oct. 4,), there will be brunch by chef Kalel Chan of MCafe and Raintree fame. I love the cuisine in their restaurants; they are going to show how to eat healthy and still have exquisitely delicious food.

All the speakers will have booths so you can access them during the day. The Department of Agriculture has selected 20 farmers from around the country to sell their organic produce. There will be booths selling healthy vegan ice cream (wow!), turmeric capsules with
“healing” wonders, coconut sugar chocolate from Davao farmers, Kangen alkaline water, grass-fed Wagyu beef, machines and tools for health. Bianca Araneta-Elizalde’s restaurant Wholesome Table will also feature their healthy dishes at the fair.

We will also have therapists on Bowen, hilot, aroma touch technique and Ayurvedic healing practices. We will have an Experience Section where booths will be offering an experience in a health modality
that has been able to help many people.

What the Health and Wellness fair offers is a platform of possibilities and tools geared for better well-being. It’s all about sharing and giving. At the end of the day that’s what life is all about.

Seats for lectures and curated dinners and brunch are limited so call Jen Santos at 0917-5136822 or email bdmgstuff@gmail.com for questions or reservations.

The Health and Wellness Fair runs from Oct. 2-4 at the Rockwell Tent. General Admission ticket is P200. Reserved seats for all the lectures inclusive of entrance for three days is P1,000. We only have 120 slots so please reserve. Each curated meal is worth P1,500; there are also 120 slots for this. Discounts are available for groups.

For more information, visit this PowerPoint link (http://www.slideshare.net/RomelDC07/health-and-wellness-presentation-53041770), watch the online video “Health and Wellness Ad” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-dPBh-Eqlk&feature=youtu.be, or search for “Chef Robbie Goco,”“Chef Jessie Sinsioco” and “Chef Kalel Chan” on YouTube.

Tickets are also available at G Stuff stores located in Power Plant Mall, TriNoma Mall and Alabang Town Center.

All proceeds go to Puno ng Buhay, a reforestation program being undertaken with the government, with an objective of helping the communities, plus the islands of Guimaras and Sibuyan — the site of the world’s densest forest.

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I can be reached at regina_lopez@abs-cbn.com.