While nature has given humankind everything it needs to survive, it’s the stringent measures of science that have validated and harnessed its full potential. It’s through science that the medical industry learned how to process plants for efficacy and safety.
However, not all-natural solutions in the market are supported by science, which results in sub-standard products that are ineffective and may be harmful to consumers, which is why Filipino plant-based brand Sekaya believes the only way to create best-in-class natural products is through the convergence of nature and science.
To help educate consumers and further explain the importance of science in creating high-quality natural solutions, Sekaya recently held a webinar featuring two prominent names in both the medical and wellness fields.
Rolando “Oyie” Balburias, M.D., FPCP, IFMCP, General Internal Medicine, and IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Balburias also touched on the indicators that make natural products effective and safe and taught participants how to read and understand product labels and verify claims made by natural brands.
“When choosing natural products, people should look into the source of the ingredients and the processes they went through,” Dr. Balburias said. “High-quality natural products that are effective consider the therapeutic benefits of the raw ingredients based on their science-backed capability to restore homeostasis and balance of the body systems. These products also go through a tedious process that considers the ingredients’ biochemical compatibility with our body’s physiologic and biologic systems design.”
Internationally-recognized teacher, author, scientist, speaker, and artist Deanna Minich, PhD., FACN, CNS, IFMCP followed with a talk on why Healthy Food is Happy Food. Dr. Minich tapped into her over 20 years of experience as a nutrition educator and mind-body medicine health expert to share insights on how eating healthy positively impacts our mental and physical wellness, and have long-term benefits to our health.
“Stress can get in our way of eating healthy as increased cortisol, and changes in hormones can alter our cravings. Most of the time, stress eating often leads to eating low-nutrient foods,” Dr. Minich said. “We know this will only lead to unhealthy eating habits that will adversely affect your body in the future, but various studies have shown that healthier foods can affect our mood.”
The ingredients that Sekaya use are not only carefully sourced from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or European Union (EU)-certified and Quality Assurance International (QAI) certified organic farms all over the world, these are also tested against microbial contamination, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and molds.
Known for its Sekaya Botanic Infusions, a curated line of medicinal, loose leaf botanic infusions for specific health conditions, it is set to introduce more natural solutions of the same caliber. Sekaya Raw Actives are powdered green superfoods, plant proteins, and energy optimizers aimed toward athletes and active individuals who want to up their game and improve their performance naturally. Sekaya Botanicare is a line of premium natural skin care products that is aimed to keep even the most sensitive skin healthy and smooth all over.
The current times present a wake-up call and a strong reminder of the utmost importance of keeping our health in check. Nothing can be more reassuring than being able to turn to natural solutions that are not only tested by tradition but also proven by science.
