Dr Jonn Randel & Beyond Yours Wellness: Introducing The Chief Formulator

Dr. Jonn Randel is a well-known Canadian product formulator and speaker, best known for establishing and popularizing the field of nutraceutical formulations to make a holistic wellness lifestyle available to all. He is based in Richmond, B.C., near Vancouver, Canada, and has developed many cutting edge nutritional and skin care programs. In addition he has successfully coached many wellness companies and taught seminars on physical, mental, financial and emotional wellness. He has helped over ten companies with their product formulations and currently oversees the manufacture of several natural holistic products including organic skin care.

Jonn's philosophy is that we are what we believe, think, act, say, eat and do. Many people have written about one aspect of these truths; however Jonn is unique in combining all these truths into one integrated philosophy. From the early age of nineteen, Jonn set out to discover the truths, both ancient and modern, of how we can live a healthy life. Jonn noticed during his high school and early university years that many people were waiting to fulfill their dreams. They seemed to think that if they simply did what seemed practical and responsible at the time, perhaps one day when they retired, they could focus on what they really wanted to do. For Jonn, this did not seem like a good blueprint for life. So he set out to find answers on how anyone can achieve their maximum potential through ancient and modern wellness secrets.

When Jonn's mother died when he was 22 he noticed his mother and father did not fulfill their dreams to travel together in retirement. His father, who was a UN executive, lost his memory in his later years. Also, Jonn saw many other people that lose their energy and/or will to fulfill their dreams by the time they reached their sixties. This led him to think that perhaps we should maintain a balanced wellness lifestyle throughout our lives so that we can not only fulfill our dreams, but have enough energy to help others along the way.

To achieve his ambitious goal of empowering others to fulfill their dreams, Jonn allied himself with many of the world's best innovators in the health and wellness field, and has never stopped studying, testing, refining and improving his acclaimed concepts, products and formulas.

Jonn Randel was born in Munich, Germany in 1951. His father worked for the United Nations, which resulted in Jonn moving to Japan when he was 3 years old. He completed high school near Niagara Falls, Canada and began studying natural medicine in 1971. His first mentor and teacher was a well-known author by the name of John H. Tobe, who lived near Niagara Falls. Mr. Tobe had an organic farm where Jonn purchased organic food. Tobe was the first person and author that Jonn knew who predicted the use of chemicals in food would result in cancer and other diseases, as a result of lowered immunity and greater environmental challenges to health.

Jonn went to university in Canada, the United States, Spain and Switzerland, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science. He later received a work study doctorate in natural medicine. During his studies in the United States, Jonn met author Harold Bloomfield and Dr. Keith Wallace, who had a PhD in physiology. Jonn learned from both teachers how the mind influences the body. As a result of Jonn's wellness courses, he was often written about in the local newspapers of the Niagara region. He also appeared on T.V. in both Canada and the U.S .His growing reputation as a speaker and seminar leader led to his teaching mind body seminars to the Niagara regional teacher's association.

From 1973 onwards, Jonn studied and lived the ideals of a healthy lifestyle and taught these concepts in the form of evening seminars, daily exercise programs and weekend retreats. He also began to travel internationally to Spain, Switzerland and the U.S. to further his studies. In 1977, Jonn traveled to Mill Valley, California, to work as vice president under Dr. Scott Treadway for the new whole food supplements company Golden Epoch. After moving to Vancouver, BC in 1978, Jonn worked for Barry Carlsen, for the emerging wellness product company Quest Vitamins.

He had hoped to import whole food supplements from the U.S. but he was told by Health Canada that these products would never be approved.

1979, Jonn was inspired enough to start his own company and within a year, his son Kryshan was born, in 1980. After months of research, Jonn recognized that the science of aromatherapy had not yet been introduced to health food stores in Canada, so he began importing and distributing essential oils. As the oils were for external use, Health Canada did not seem to mind. Jonn also studied the use of aromatherapy, and began to use the relevant oils in his own wellness lifestyle. He uses these oils today in his skin care treatments, and has advised many companies on their essential oil needs.

Jonn started his business with no capital or family support. His experience in the wellness industry had mostly been in teaching and studying holistic health concepts. Despite these limitations, he believed in the power of thought, belief, action and prayer and courageously set out to start a business, family and buy a house all in one year. Looking back, Jonn thinks it was a miracle he was able to do this.

The 1980's were a time of study and experience of creating innovative natural products. His creation of the amino acid formulas in 1983 led Jonn to take nutritional science courses with Dr. John Black in Vancouver to futher his knowledge of the emerging nutraceutical product market. During these years Jonn travelled throughout the USA, to seek out the best health supplement companies. He began to import from both Source Naturals and Country Life, now two of the most successful companies in North America. He helped the CEO of Country Life, Harold Drexler, obtain many difficult to get DINS (Drug Identification Numbers). He still helps with Source Naturals exports into Canada today. Solgar, another successful U.S company also benefited from Jonn's consulting abilities.

In 1983, Jonn became the first person in Canada to import free-form amino acids. His first product was a combination of amino acid proteins, arginine, ornithine, and lycine, a precursor to growth hormone release from the pituitary gland, which helps the body to be trimmer and healthier. One of Jonn's specialties is the formulation of hormonal support products.

Jonn's company was first to import many nutraceuticles into Canada. These include Co-enzyme Q-10, a complete array of freeform amino acids including l-tryptophan, melatonin, chlorella, Klamath blue green algae, shark cartilage, fish oils, gamma oryzonal, octacosinol, greenlipped muzzle extract, jojoba oil etc.

Another mentor came from an unexpected source. Eginoff Bohm was head of the approval process for natural products for western Canada. He was very helpful. Jonn became an expert at achieving Canadian government approvals and came out with a full line of free form amino acid products from Japan. After approving and allowing the sale of these safe beneficial protein supplements, the Canadian government, without any warning, banned their sale in 1983, which was a business setback. Because there is no reason to ban such beneficial supplements they allowed their sale many years later. This was the beginning of the governments allowing, banning, allowing policy which made it difficult to be innovative and stay in business in Canada.

In 1984, after the restriction of amino acids, Jonn began to import homeopathy. The government banned the sale of most of these products about a year later. Homeopathy has always been allowed in Canada; however the government would not allow companies to make any claims or say what the products did, which made selling them impractical. Jonn met and worked with a prominent homeopathic formulator Gary Parker. Over the next few years, they discussed making more effective homeopathic natural medicines with unique ingredients such as amino acids and flower extracts that were not being used in homeopathic formulas anywhere in North America at the time. Jonn completed over thirty formulas in this category alone and obtained many government approvals for these products.

In the mid eighties, Jonn spent years refining his knowledge of sublingual absorption nutrients which included homeopathy, flower extracts and trace elements such as ayurvedic gold and silver. Dr. Tom Glu from Vancouver met with Jonn about a dozen times to father his knowledge about the best remedies in this interesting category of sublingual, fast absorption remedies. Jonn also worked with Dr. Ian White, a well known author form Australia who is a specialist in flower extracts. Both Jonn and Ian were asked to speak at the international conference on vibration medicine in Victoria, B.C., Canada with Dr. Gerber and molecular medicine experts from around the world. Although it was very difficult, Jonn did obtain Canadian drug identification numbers (DIN'S), on many of his formations such as thymus, adrenal and pituitary remedies.

During the same period Jonn completed 23 ayurvedic formulas during his studies with several world health experts. None of these remedies were approved by the Canadian government. However, Jonn uses the principles of ayurvedic balancing in all his formulas. Jonn imported ayurvedic triphala (a balancing cleansing herb), by the ton, from India to supply Planitary Formulas (a division of Source Naturals); Jonn studied with Dr. Trivedi, one of the world's finest avurvedic physicians who were trained in both modern medical science and the ancient art of ayurveda. Dr. Trivedi introduced Jonn to Dr. Ladd, a well known author and founder of a New Mexico ayurvedic clinic. In addition, Jonn spent a lot of time with Dr. Robert Svoboda who was the only Westerner, at that time, to complete the six-year study of ayurveda in India.

In 1985 Jonn's daughter Alyse was born. He raised both his children with a very healthy lifestyle.

There was no white sugar, white flour or TV in the house. They had goats milk and a little yogurt instead of regular cow's milk. His children went to bed early after Jonn spent time reading and praying with them. On weekends, Jonn would take them to parks to be in nature, twelve months of the year. He never bought them any soft drinks or fed them the cheap white sugar white flour cereals so popular today. At Halloween they were allowed three candies. When they came home from school they were fed healthy snacks such as fruit in season or apples and almond butter or tahini for calcium. He read them Bible stories at night and never allowed them to have any vaccinations. He paid the extra fees of a Montassori school and often had to drive them there.

Jonn gave his children probiotics, garlic and other supplements in their yogurt so that they would have strong immune systems and not get the unnecessary flues and colds that most children get. He took them to his favorite TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) doctor as opposed to western medical doctors. Jonn's children rarely saw regular MD's and to this day turn to wellness solutions as opposed to drugs which Jonn believes are a main cause of declining health. Kryshan and Alyse follow their Dad's philosophy of going after your dreams with a balanced wellness lifestyle which includes emotional, mental and spiritual health. Jonn considers his children his best friends and would like to write a book on the subject. He is appalled at how children are being raised today.

In 1990, Jonn teamed up with several Canadian natural health experts, including one of his first clients Dr. Croft Woodruff, president of the Canadian Health Food Association. Together, with Jack Crisp (CHFA business director), and other industry leaders such as Bill Renolds, Jonn created a position paper representing the wellness industry for the federal government, about the different categories of natural medicines. Jonn also set up an industry meeting with the western director of Health Canada, Dennis Shelly, to discuss issues such as the banning of safe natural health supplements. Almost every supplement banned by the government, such as melatonin and germanium, were later allowed because there was no reason to ban them in the first place. Jonn lost half his business four times over these changing regulations but managed in each to overcome these setbacks.

In 1992 Jonn completed two tropical rainforest herbal tonics, for both men and women, with the well known Canadian herbalist and author, Dr Terry Willard.

Jonn has received many Canadian Drug Identification Numbers (DINS), and is an expert consultant in this area. As a result of his expertise, he was asked by Hal Drexller, the CEO of Country Life Vitamins in New York to obtain DINS for their products. He also set out to get DINS for his homeopathic products. He was very successful in obtaining many DIN approvals for both Country Life and his own formulas.

Many importers and distributors of fine natural products in Canada were fed up with the inconsistent, unnecessarily complex and constantly changing government regulations. Their hope was that the federal government would allow the claims published in internationally recognized reference books. This would lead to Canadian companies being allowed to sell products with reasonable claims, without the constant threat of the Canadian government stopping the sale of safe natural products. As a result of industry feedback, of which Jonn was very proactive, it was hoped that the political climate of the federal government towards natural medicines would improve. Today some claims are allowed, mainly on simple products. More creative products are very difficult to get approved.

In 1993 he was asked by the BC government to speak to speak to five hundred entrepreneurs on how to start a business and maintain its success. He since has developed and taught a three seminar series on how to achieve success in life. He would like to do more teaching and writing in this area of balanced success in life.

In 1994, Jonn co-chaired a task force for the regional Vancouver board. The goal was to produce a statistically correct report, based on an extensive survey of individuals, to determine their preferences for health care. He asked John Smith, MA who had extensive experience at the B.C. cancer agency to help , along with Dr. Jackson Chang any many others. Dr. Chang became Jonn's main mentor in Chinese medicine. With the help of over thirty volunteers, the health report was completed.

He continued his study about essential oils and aromatherapy in 1995 with Dr. Brian Miller and his wife Light Millar. He deepened his understanding of the effects of light and the power of belief systems with Dr. Jacob Lieberman, author of Light Medicine of the Future. In addition he studied biokinesiology expert practitioner Steve Ariss in order to improve his sublingual formulas.

Jonn has developed and taught a course on ayurveda and marriage and believes emotional health to be one of the four pillars of total wellness along with mental, and physical and spiritual health. He has learnt a lot from his own personal life. In 1995, Jonn's first wife, and mother of his two children, decided to pursue her interest of painting in her own live in art studio away from the family. This led to a separation and divorse in 1997. This happened when his son Kryshan was seventeen, and his daughter Alyse was twelve. From that time, Jonn raised the children without her. This led Jonn to deeply study relationships and the importance of emotional health on wellness. Jonn married Michelle Chen in 2005, and is now a grandfather, as his daughter Alyse has a son. Jonn's son Kryshan, is a successful director and film maker, and designed, filmed and produced Jonn's product DVD. Michelle helps with graphic design and printing and helps Jonn oversee the skin care manufacturing. Michelle and Jonn enjoy working closely together.

In 1996, Jonn spent an entire year formulating essential oil combinations with one of the top aromatherapists in the world, Sylla Sheppard Hangar of the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy. Hangar is a world-class formulator who co-authored the Aromatherapy Practitioners Manual with Martin Watt from England, which is considered a desk reference for aromatherapists worldwide. Hangar enabled Jonn to finalize the formulas for an all-natural perfume line, as well as essential oil combinations. Sylla came to visit Jonn in Vancouver along with Martin Watt. These two world renowned essential oil experts greatly helped him perfect his aroma therapy blends, many of which he uses in his skin care treatments today.

In 1997, Jonn was asked by the BC government along with other industry leaders, such as Dr Ma, to help write a report on BC botanicals. The government paid for the expenses of Jonn and the other contributing experts to complete a botanical report.

In 1998, Jonn was asked to provide Dr David Wang and Carsten Hagen, with a formulation HGH (human growth hormone) /IGF) insulin growth hormone) sublingual homeopathic spray. Dr. Bori Shushan (PhD chemistry), helped with this exciting project. Jonn had previously obtained a DIN (drug identification number), for a homeopathic pituitary gland sublingual spray. The pituitary gland is responsible for the production of HGH so Jonn was off to a good start. Jonn asked Dr Shushan, a specialist in mass spectrometer testing to help with this project. Dr. Shushan was chosen by SCIEX, a world leader in mass spectrometer testing, to work with a US FDA team to develop protocols, for testing the size and shape of the HGH molecule. With this experience, Dr Shushan was able to advise Jonn on the best direction to achieve the maximum results for his IGF/HGH sublingual spray. This was Jonn's second product that encourages the pituitary gland to produce healthy amounts of HGH (human growth hormone).

More assignments followed. In 1999 Michael Beresford of the Vancouver skin care distribution company Moor Spa, asked Jonn to formulate some spa products, including a facial cream, using Austrian moor mud. Jonn completed these spa products and then created a healing pain relief cream for a US mail-order company in Oregon called Blue Mountain Herbs. This all natural chemical free cream continues to him an enormous success, relieving the pain of many suffering people. Jonn began to distribute this cream in Canada, and later modified the ingredients to create a similarly effective facial cream. This face, skin and joint cream is now distributed to over two hundred pharmacies and health food stores in Washington, Oregon and Canada.

Jonn has been privileged to spend time with Dr. Tomas Barnard M.D., one of the few board certified anti-aging doctors in Canada. Dr. Barnard had heard of Jonn's work and asked to meet him in Italy to discuss formulations. As a result, they co-formulated a one a day tablet.

By 2000, Jonn had studied and tested the effects of high potency retinol (vitamin A) in facial care. His retinol formulations were based on Dr. Klingan's research from the University of Chicago. He then perfected a facial spa rejuvenating anti-aging cream and serum by combining retinol with Co Q-10, MSM (plant sulfur) and therapeutic grade aromatherapy. He also has created masks, body wraps and a plant mineral facial spray for the spa industry.

In 2001, Jonn worked with Hollywood's top skin care formulator Peter Lammas, who encouraged him to develop a serum with Alpha Lipoic Acid. Lammas was one of Jonn's most accomplished mentors. His stellar resume included beauty consultant work for such superstars as Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly and Barbara Walters; and the makeup teams for Victoria Secret and James Cameron's Titanic. Lammas was and still is an enormous fan of Jonn's work, praising his products above and beyond many of his other clients including Estee Lauder.

In 2002, Jonn began to study the use of organic plant extracts for their anti-fungal properties and their ability to reduce facial fine lines. He quickly realized a special blend of organic plant acids that he created play a key role in nature, to help regulate fungi, bacteria and viruses. By 2003, he was able to use this blend to preserve all his natural skin care products. At first, his interest in the blend of plant acids was focused on skin care to extend shelf life and help reduce wrinkles. However, it was not long before he realized that they had many other uses.

In 2003 he used this proprietary blend of plant acids to develop a series of internal products. These internal products included Detox Body Cleanse, a GI (Gastro Intestinal) cleanse to rid the body of excess negative aerobic bacteria. Based on his extensive study of aryuvedic and body balancing, his concept is to gently allow the intestinal tract to regain homeostasis without over-cleansing.

At this time, Jonn began his research into plant minerals for rejuvenation, and fulvic acid for cellular detox. Jonn recommends daily use of these products.

By 2004, Jonn completed a three-step flu kit, which included nasal spray (excellent for sinus relief), a throat spray (to help eliminate flu viruses), and stomach drops (very effective for food poisoning). This liquid organic plant acid combination has the ability to cleanse the G.I. tract, preventing illness, and even improving the health of animals.

Jonn further studied antibacterial and antifungal qualities of organic plant acids in 2007 with Dr. Ed Smith, an ex-NASA scientist. His lab has done testing for the FDA, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the US army. In 2008, Dr. Smith made his lab available to Jonn to test this blend of organic plant acids (which he now called Beyond OPA) against oregano oil. The test results, which are available in both Jonn's product summary and product manual, indicate that Beyond OPA is three times more effective than Oregano oil in killing bacteria and fungi.

In 2007, Jonn did some formulation work with the well known Canadian facial cosmetic specialist and trainer, Dr. Martin Braun, who specializes in facial cosmetic treatments. Jonn had already been working with two hormonal specialists, Dr. Rob Mclintock and Dr. Allison Novens. Novens and Jonn had already collaborated on a hormonal cream for ladies using estriol, so it was natural for Jonn to develop an E 3 (Estriol) cream and serum for Dr. Braun's successful Vancouver practice. In fact Dr. Braun's practice is the most successful of its kind for Botox treatments in Canada. Braun's clients loved the products Jonn developed for him. In July of that year Dr. Braun invited Jonn to attend the World Congress Esthetics Medicine 2009.

Jonn's journey to become a wellness expert has been a long and satisfying one. Jonn has achieved many of his dreams: meeting with world health experts, creating many successful products and formulas; and raising a family that is achieving their own entrepreneurial successes. Jonn's Christian philosophy is that God has a plan for all of us, and we do not need to live a life of fear. By obeying ancient and modern wellness principles, we are can live a healthy life and fulfil our dreams.

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