Monday, February 27, 2012

Retirement village focuses on wellness 24/7

Stress kills. I’ve seen people die from stress. Your hormones go berserk. You age prematurely,” quipped Dr. Virginia Jean Alva, medical director of Saujana Premiere, a new 16-hectare eco-retirement community in Silang, Cavite, that has complete health and wellness facilities geared for retirees, seniors and the health conscious.

Saujana Premiere features the Medi-Spa, the first spa facility to incorporate medical-grade aesthetic services, alternative medicine with complementary energy healing modalities, life coaching, mind-body classes, Western Medicine including Diabetology, Cardiology and rehabilitation.

On Jan. 8 at the site’s clubhouse, Saujana Premiere’s medical and wellness team engaged media people and guests in activities that included bone screening, blood sugar analysis, foot detox, body fat analysis, rejuvenating facials, ear candling, peripheral artery screening, ultrasound, vitamin tests, hand paraffin treatment, ECG and hot wax depilation.

A powerful lecture on reversing and preventing diseases via plant-based nutrition, indigenous greens and the biochemistry of sugar was conducted by licensed dietician Blecenda M. Varona, doctor of public health. Dr. Al Lagaya, MD, CMA, talked on energy and acupuncture, among others. A lecture by health advocate David Varona, master of public health, described the characteristics of “Blue Zones.” Aileen de Guzman lectured on superfoods for super health and showed examples.

Retirement village focuses on wellness 24/7

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