09 July 2004 The Farm at San Benito backs DOT health tourism program
With the emerging trend in leisure travel, many local and foreign tourists embarked on travel to pamper themselves these days either to seek medical treatment or simply improve or maintain their health. In support of the Department of Tourism’s health tourism program, the Farm at San Benito, is hosting a 10-day Detoxification Retreat from July to September.
Health tourism program aims to position the Philippines as a premier health holiday destination in Southeast Asia. One component of the health tourism program is Medical Tourism, which involves traveling for the purpose of availing health care services or seeking treatment of illnesses and other medical concerns to maintain a person’s health and well-being.
Tourism Secretary Roberto Pagdanganan said that there is a roar of health holidays around the globe particularly in Asia Pacific. As a result, the significant growth in the number of health resorts has proven the fact that people are becoming more conscious of their health and wellness.
The Farm at San Benito is only one among the country’s health haven being sought by travelers both local and foreign for reflections, rejuvenation and relaxation packages.
The Farm, also known as the Hippocrates Health resort of Asia, is a popular haven for health seekers from all over the world which revolves around the concept of developing the whole person. It features a fully integrated medical facility specializing in alternative, non-western diagnostics and the treatment of degenerative, acute and chronic diseases.
The Farm’s proven curative approach is based on the consumption of raw foods and the detoxification of the body and the mind.
It offers detoxification program to the public and challenges an individual to achieve one’s highest potential. The detoxification programs are targeted at specific medical conditions scheduled on the following dates : Cholesterol and Hypertension (July 4-13) ; Diabetes and Arthritis (July 18-27); Alcoholism and Smoking Cessation (Aug. 1-10); Asthma and Skin Disorders (Aug.16-25) and Cancer (Aug. 29-Sept. 7).
Working with a team of medical doctors, nurses and alternative healing experts, these programs empower participants to eliminate toxic behaviors and thoughts replacing them with new approaches towards diet, mental wellness and other lifestyle changes.
The 10-day package inclusive of accommodations in air-conditioned Palmera Suite, medical consultations with blood cell analysis, 9 colon hydrotherapy sessions, daily therapeutic massages, program workshops and lectures, and hosts of other benefits costs at P60,000.00 per person.
