IN A WORLD traumatised by the sickness, the importance of a healthy immune system in fighting off disease has become very clear. The virus has sickened and killed people around the globe, and a great majority of its victims had compromised immune systems, making them more susceptible to disease.
It is, therefore, very timely and lucky that a unique wellness centre has recently opened whose mission is to promote natural healing by strengthening the body’s immune system through a specific combination of five factors known as the Medellin Wellness Protocol. These five factors include yoga for exercise, meditation for the mind, and a raw food plant-based diet for healing the body.
In the scenic Andes Mountains near Medellin in Colombia, Medellin Wellness Center opened its doors in February 2020. It was founded by an expert in Yoga and Nutrition Author, Fred Busch. The Center is located only 45 minutes from the main international airport, making it one of the most convenient wellness centres we have reviewed for guests to arrive.
“I have always believed in the power of the human body to heal and strengthen itself without using drugs, which have many well-known side effects”, said Mr Busch. “I have always dreamed of finding a location for a wellness centre which could provide a peaceful, tranquil environment where people can come to heal and recover – and learn how to strengthen themselves physically and emotionally, hopefully enabling them to live long and healthy lives.”
Mr Busch has developed the Medellin Wellness Protocol, which consists of five fundamental factors or principles. The 5 Fundamental Factors emphasised in this Medellin Wellness Protocol are designed to address all the variables responsible for compromising your immune system and general well-being. Once these causes are eliminated, the immune system can begin functioning as designed. These five fundamental factors are each in their own right and responsible for supporting the immune system and overall health.
As outlined by Mr Busch, the five factors are as follows:
Factor 1 – How we eat
The Medellin Wellness Center diet is 100% plant-based, and animal foods are prohibited. Fresh tropical fruits are emphasised since natural fruit is a potent healing agent that strengthens immune system cells.
Factor 2 – How we exercise
Daily Fred Busch yoga classes are offered based on Hatha and Vinyasa, specifically tailored to each student’s skill and experience level.
Factor 3 – How we use our mind
The mind-body connection is powerful. Negative thinking can suppress the immune system, while positive thinking will have the opposite effect of strengthening the body’s immune response. Students at the Medellin Wellness Center will learn Fred Busch’s technique of Raja Yoga Meditation, designed to eliminate negative subconscious patterns of thinking and replace them with new patterns of thinking that will promote calmness and harmony in our minds and bodies.
Factor 4 – How we rest
Rest has been linked to immune system health, and sleep deprivation and stress can lead to impaired immune system response. The Medellin Protocol will stress the importance of proper rest and teach techniques to help you avoid the toxic effects of insomnia and restless sleep.
Factor 5 – How we live more organically
Students at the Medellin Wellness Center will learn about the dangers to our immune systems from daily exposures to toxins encountered in our food and environment and how to avoid and minimise our exposure.
Mr Busch strongly believes that the location of his Wellness Center will enhance and advance the objectives and mission of his facility. “We do have a beautiful 20-acre property with some unique features”, says Mr Busch. “We have a river running through our property, and adjacent to the river, we have built a fresh spring water pool, hot showers fed by the spring water and a hot stone sauna. We also have hiking trails and horseback riding, and our yoga and meditation studios overlook our heavily landscaped gardens, which are very popular with our local hummingbirds and butterflies. Mr Busch says, “I believe we have created an environment which will enable our guests to be close to nature while they learn, recover and heal.”
The Medellin Wellness Center offers private rooms with modern bathroom facilities in each room. The length of stay is flexible (from one to twelve weeks) and is customised to the needs of each guest. Prices range from $1450-$2450 per week. For more information, the Medellin Wellness Center can be contacted at https://fincabienestar.com/ or by WhatsApp at +1-305-606-2169.
