This Health Bazaar is your go-to destination to strengthen both your body and mind

As you juggle multiple roles such as taking care of kids and elderly parents, managing your day job and house chores, and adulting in general, it’s easy to sideline or neglect your wellbeing – especially when there are no dire health issues on the horizon.

Yes, life happens, but here’s a reminder: better health for your family starts with yours.

This August, SPH Media is organising The Health Bazaar, a dynamic health and wellness event designed to inspire and empower you to take charge of your health – because you deserve to feel your best every day. It promises to be a weekend filled with valuable insights, engaging activities, and interactive opportunities to boost your overall wellness.

The Health Bazaar

Event details:

Date: 24 & 25 August 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 11am to 9pm daily
Venue: Suntec City, Atrium (Convention Centre), near H&M
Admission: Free

What to expect:

The Health Bazaar is a must-visit for anyone interested in health and wellness, especially busy folks who need practical, actionable advice to integrate into their hectic lives. Here’s what you can look forward to.

1. Exhibitors’ booths

Explore a wide array of health and wellness products and services. From health supplements to traditional Chinese medicine treatments, nutritious beverages to progressive lenses, there’s something for everyone. Grab the best deals and discover new ways to enhance your health journey.

Promotions include:

• BeauteHub’s Fractional Skin Resurfacing Treatment: Experience needle-free skin rejuvenation that targets wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, and uneven texture. Special promotion available exclusively at the event.
• BeauteHub’s MAGNEAT Muscle Toning & Body Sculpting: Achieve a toned physique with pulsed electromagnetic field technology that’s said to produce results equivalent to 10,000 sit-ups or squats in 15 minutes. Exclusive promotion available at the event.
• BeauteHub’s Hallyu Hair Salon: Explore precision haircuts, balayage and colouring, Korean perms and hair texturing, as well as hair growth, scalp care and hair repairing treatments. Get personalised hair care solutions tailored to your needs.
• Chien Chi Tow Healthcare’s products and services: Enjoy up to 25% off, plus exclusive giveaways on selected bundles.
• Giomie’s U-Balance probiotics supplements for urinary tract health: Enjoy 25% off, and stand a chance to win a $200 hamper.
• Joyre Group’s AI Moxibustion Treatment & AI Body Analysis Report: Experience a free 30-minute trial worth $198.
• Lenskart frames: Get a free Progressive and Blu Lens upgrade with any frame purchase.
• Nestle Omega Plus ActiCol adult milk: Try cholesterol-friendly milk with plant sterols.
• Singapore Hospice Council: Learn about quality palliative care services in Singapore.
• Thomson Health: Receive a free blood circulation check and exclusive discounts. Participate in a quiz and you’ll get to win prizes.

2. Health talks and demonstrations

Learn from the best in the field. Health and wellness experts, including doctors and nutritionists, will share their knowledge and experiences through a series of talks and workshops.

Highlights include:

• Nutrition 101 for Busy Adults by Charlotte Mei, nutritionist: Discover easy ways to ensure you’re getting the right nutrition every day. Participate in polls and quizzes to bust common nutrition myths, and enjoy complimentary snacks from Mamame Tempeh Chips.
• Mental Wellbeing and Nutrition by Charlotte Mei, nutritionist: Understand the gut-brain connection and learn practical strategies to improve your gut health and overall mental wellbeing.
• From Struggling to Snuggling: A Healthier Relationship with Sleep For a Happier You by Somnus Sleep
• Wellness: Learn how to cultivate mindfulness for better sleep and assess your own sleep quality.
• Unleash the Power of Moisturizers: Take Control of Your Eczema Today by Dr Lee Hwee Chyen, medical director and consultant dermatologist at Epi Dermatology & Laser Specialist Clinic: Get expert tips on managing eczema and discover the importance of using the right moisturizers.
• Everything You Should Know About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) by Dr Roger Tan, nephrologist and physician: Learn about the symptoms and causes of UTIs, treatment choices, and the role of probiotics.
• The Use of Artificial Intelligence for Moxibustion Treatments by Queenie Yang, chairman and founder of Joyre Group: Find out how artificial intelligence is incorporated in the traditional moxibustion treatment, plus the transformative effects of moxibustion on the body.
• Getting to the Heart of the Matter by Dr Liew Boon Wah Matthew, interventional cardiologist at Asian Heart & Vascular Centre: Know how to lower your risk of developing heart artery disease and prevent a heart attack.

Event highlights:

• Amazing deals: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a wide range of health and wellness products and services, including health supplements, nutritious beverages and TCM treatments.
• Freebies: Be among the first 1,000 visitors each day to receive freebies worth over $50!
• Interactive sessions: Participate in engaging talks and workshops that provide practical advice tailored to your needs.
• Exciting prizes: Join in the fun with games and activities hosted by 96.3 HaoFM and UFM 100.3 DJs, and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes.

Official wellness sponsor:

BeauteHub

Sponsors:

Asian Heart & Vascular Centre, Chien Chi Tow Healthcare, Giomie, Holistic Way, Joyre Group (Jia Le TCM), Lenskart, Nestle, Orenda Pharma, Singapore Hospice Council, SWS 28, Thomson Health.

Stage programme (subjected to changes):

24 August, Saturday

• 12pm to 12.45pm: Getting to the Heart of the Matter by Dr Liew Boon Wah Matthew (Asian Heart & Vascular Centre)
• 1pm to 1.45pm: Programme by 96.3 HaoFM
• 2pm to 2.45pm: Talk/Workshop by BeauteHub
• 3.15pm to 4pm: Nutrition 101 for Busy Adults by Charlotte Mei
• 4.15pm to 5pm: Unleash the Power of Moisturizers: Take Control of Your Eczema Today by Dr Lee Hwee Chyen (Orenda Pharma)
• 5.30pm to 6.15pm: Talk/Workshop by Holistic Way

25 August, Sunday

• 12pm to 12.45pm: Talk/Workshop by Holistic Way
• 1pm to 1.45pm: Mental Well-Being and Nutrition by Charlotte Mei
• 2pm to 2.45pm: Talk/Workshop by BeauteHub
• 3.15pm to 4pm: Programme by UFM 100.3
• 4.15pm to 5pm: Everything You Should Know About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) by Dr Roger Tan, nephrologist and physician (Giomie)
• 5.15pm to 6pm: The Use of Artificial Intelligence for Moxibustion Treatments by Queenie Yang (Joyre Group)
• 6.15pm to 7pm: From Struggling to Snuggling: A Healthier Relationship with Sleep For a Happier You by Somnus Sleep Wellness

Join us!

Mark your calendars for this opportune time to prioritise your health and wellbeing. The Health Bazaar is your gateway to discovering new wellness practices, meeting industry experts, and connecting with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re looking for skincare or body-sculpting solutions, nutrition advice or sleep improvement tips, this event has it all.

Did we already mention, The Health Bazaar will be held at Suntec City – one of those malls that lets you run all sorts of errands and please everyone in the fam? Plus, admission is free.

Watch this space for updates and more information. See you there!

Meantime, check out these other wellness and parenting events happening in August 2024 and beyond.

This article was originally published in Singapore Women’s Weekly.