NOVUHAIR turns favor with Holiday bash promo

So you’ve got your festive outfit set and the fancy gift wrapped for your “monito” or “monita”. All that’s left undone is a party season-perfect hairstyle. 

The fresh out of the shower look can be seductive yet temporary. Blame it to tropical climate, it can spoil your appearance, besides making you feel sweaty and stale. The heat and humidity brought about by extreme weather condition, likewise, dries out the locks easily and make it more fragile. 

Adding damage to your delicate strands are the chemical contents of various products on hand. From shampoo to conditioner and hair treatment, down to styling goods to groom it to your liking, their harsh synthetic materials jeopardize the natural oil and luster of your mane.

Because you are what you eat, the fate of your crowning glory is in the plate. Your diet must have the correct balance of vitamins and minerals to supply hair with all that it needs to become shiny and strong. So don’t overindulge, especially this time of the year when gastronomic feasts are spread almost everywhere you go. Be careful on what you take in, thinking that it’s also what you feed your ‘do.

Even stress can wear off the beauty and health of the tress. And that’s exactly what you should avoid this Yuletide season. Never put pressure on yourself just to please everyone. Just take it easy, let your hair down and party all night long. 

In this time of gratitude, NOVUHAIR makes everyday “a good hair day” for its valued patrons like you with its Christmas and Year-End Promo. 

Get an extra NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo 200 ml. worth P1,040 for FREE if you buy a NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack at participating WATSONS stores nationwide (DOH-FDA CCRR Permit No.: 967 s. 2017).

Packed with 19 natural ingredients—mostly standardized herbal extracts, essential oils and co-factor nutrients—NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion does not only help prevent the hair fall malady, but also aids in stimulating hair growth. NOVUHAIR helps prevent hair loss, improve overall appearance, promote nourishment and rejuvenation. It is clinically-tested and proven safe and effective.

Opt for the best with this Christmas and Year-End promo. Whether it’s a luxury gift for your loved ones, or a self-indulgent treat for you, NOVUHAIR has the perfect gift to inspire and keep you party-ready this Holiday season, while providing you with the ultimate styling result.

For inquiries, please call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575. You may also visit www.novuhair.com or Novuhair’s Facebook page – Novuhair Official.  

Never let lose a strand of your patience

Have you ever experienced a day wherein nothing seems to go well, that no matter how you try to choose the right path, you keep making the wrong turn? Just like having a bad hair day, no matter how many times you comb your hair, it just would not budge.

Life can be challenging at times but there will always be a way to resolve these challenges and come out victorious. Having this in mind will be easy to keep your patience and continue to move forward.

Just like losing strands of your hair due to factors beyond your control, you too can do something. 

Eat healthy – Eating the right food can alter your mood. Having low-level of folic acid in your body can cause anxiety, hence, food such as asparagus, avocado, salmon, and almond are recommended to fight stress hormones.

Stay calm – Listen to comforting music and reading feel-good stories can help switch you to a calm mood.

Exercise – Exercise releases endorphins that can relieve you from stress and anxiety.

Supplement –Taking in Vitamins such as B-complex can alter mood swings.

Don’t let your stress factors contribute to your hair loss. Letting yourself succumb to anxiety will definitely show up to your follicles and this can lead to more hair loss.

Hectic schedules and pressure from work, not to mention the pollution and filth outside easily make you feel unease and, at times, irritable. Slow down a bit, have fun and relax. There’s no better way to begin with your mane. 

Tip 1:  The stroke of a comb can give you a soothing feeling while, at the same time, help unleash the natural oil of your hair.

Tip 2:  Stay away from getting pigtails, hair weaves, braids and tight hair rollers, which can pull and stress your hair.

Tip 3: Avoid perming, straightening or coloring because they contain toxic chemicals that could cause damage to your locks.

Tip 4: Choose natural. Use NOVUHAIR topical solution. Apply liberal amount on to your scalp and hair. Massage it gently for -10 minutes to help permeate deeply from root to tip. NOVUHAIR is packed with 19 natural ingredients that help promote growth, nourishment and rejuvenation of your tress.

NOVUHAIR is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. 

For more information, please contact hotlines 4136570 and 09228830575 from Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm or visit www.novuhair.com

Discover Why Chemical-based products for hair loss might not work for.you

Desperate times call for desperate measures. When you’re losing tufts of hair or seeing bald patches on your scalp, it’s but natural to feel the need to do something about it. 

Will you tell a friend or go immediately to a doctor? Will you hide the “shame” under the guise of a wig? While it’s quite hard to decide, there’s no way but people still find themselves falling in line over-the-counter (O.T.C.). And what’s on their hands? Chemical-based hair loss products. Here are some of the reasons why they impulsively buy these items:

a.)   They claim to be effective.

b.)   They say the healing effects are felt quickly.

c.)   They are widely available.

d.)   They appear to be cheaper.

e.)   They claim to be safe.

Sounds tempting, though, be wary enough that once you delve into the nitty-gritty of these products available to allegedly promote hair growth, you’ll see why they may not exactly be a perfect fit. These are some of the negative possibilities when you use chemical treatments:

1.    Serious side effects like tightness in the chest, difficulty in breathing, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), and swelling of the hands and feet. These are actually some of the possible side effects of the hair loss drug Minoxidil, which is said to cease hair loss and promote hair growth.

2.    Most chemical products say they can “treat” alopecia, but reading the fine print will lead you to discover that it actually just slows the progress of hair loss. Little is said as well about these chemical treatments actually promoting hair growth.

3.    These products or “treatments” usually contain a variety of chemicals that may or may not cause allergic reactions. It pays to check the labels. Some chemical-based products may actually be presenting the side effects as the main effects. Let the internet help you on your personal research.

There may be safer and effective alternatives out there, but NOVUHAIR is a stand out among the rest. It has 19 natural ingredients—standardized herbal extracts, essential oils and co-factor nutrients that work in synergy and have been clinically proven to help stop the progression of hair loss, aid in stimulating hair growth, and reduce excessive hair shedding. 

NOVUHAIR is available in the Philippines at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide, Seafood City supermarkets and other Filipino/Asian stores in the USA and online at www.novuhair.us and at BeeOrganic in Kuwait. International online orders are also possible through regaloservice.com. For more information, you may visit www.novuhair.com or contact hotlines 4136570 and 09228830575.

Don’t make yourself fall as the next victim of the trap. Be smart; choose natural. 

Ten things that make “The Long Road Home” totally worth it

National Geographic Channel has premiered a new series titled, The Long Road Home. The show is based on Martha Raddatz’s bestseller of the same title. The show chronicles the events of April 4, 2004 when a platoon was ambushed in Sadr City, Baghdad, in an attack came to be known as “Black Sunday.” 

Here are ten great reasons why “The Long Road Home,” National Geographic’s ambitious series that brings to Technicolor cutting-edge life the harrowing yet inspiring events of April 2004, should be your next TV addiction.

1.    It’s based on a painstakingly researched true story. Based on the New York Times best-selling book by internationally acclaimed journalist Martha Raddatz, “The Long Road Home—A Story of War and Family” is about Black Sunday in April 2004. Currently ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent, Raddatz book was praised by The Washington Post as "a masterpiece of literary non-fiction that rivals any war-related classic that has preceded it."

2.    Black Sunday would change the way the American military saw Iraq: from a simple peacekeeping mission to a fight against domestic insurgents. Soldiers from the US 1st Cavalry Division of Fort Hood, Texas were ambushed in Sadr City, Baghdad, with eight making the ultimate sacrifice that day and over 65 seriously wounded.

3.    It shines a light on the heroes behind the scenes. “With The Long Road Home…[we’re] going to shine a light on the sisterhood formed by their wives on the homefront as they [rallied] around each other awaiting news of their husbands’ fates,” says National Geographic Channel executive vice president and head of global scripted programming and development Carolyn Bernstein.

4.    The staff behind the series is a powerhouse in itself, with screenwriter, showrunner, and executive producer Mikko Alanne adapting the book’s events for TV. Direction is provided by Emmy winners Phil Abraham and Mikael Salomon, and the series’ executive producers are Mike Medavoy, Mikko Alanne, Jason Clark, Benjamin Anderson and Edward McGurn. For National Geographic, Carolyn G. Bernstein is executive vice president and head of global scripted development and production.

5.    The feels you’ll get are going to be too real. Book author Martha Raddatz, according to the New York Times, went back “…and painstakingly reconstructed the event from every conceivable angle — including the thing that he said/she said reactions of soldiers in Iraq and their wives in Fort Hood, Tex. Some of those wives would receive the most dreaded kinds of visitors after the battle. Not since the Vietnam War did the First Cavalry suffer so many casualties in one day.”

6.    Much care has been taken to reconstruct the events as closely as they happened. Talk about bringing you there: In addition to consulting the author herself for the show’s production, NatGeo brought in two US Army veterans who survived the ambush: Eric Bourquin and Aaron Fowler.

In addition, the responses to the book alone have been overwhelmingly positive. From Goodreads to Reddit, even those who admit not to reading about military history have been touched by the story of “The Long Road Home” and have had their eyes opened by the harsh realities of military operations; in a Goodreads review, “Gregory” writes about how the 1st Cavalry Division had neither tanks nor armored Humvees despite their general, Peter Chiarelli, begging for these to protect his people—and how he was rebuked in public because the provision of such would “send the wrong message to the Iraqis.”

7.    The series stars Michael Kelly (“House of Cards,” “Taboo”); Jason Ritter (“Parenthood,” “Girls”); E.J. Bonilla (“Unforgettable”); Kate Bosworth (“Superman Returns,” “Blue Crush,” “SS-GB,” “The Art of More”); Sarah Wayne Callies (“Prison Break,” “The Walking Dead,” “Colony”); Noel Fisher (“Shameless”); Jeremy Sisto (“Suburgatory,” “Law & Order,” “Six Feet Under”); Jon Beavers (“NCIS,” “Gotham,” “The Fresh Beat Band”); and Darius Homayoun (“Tyrant”), among many others.

8.    Not too long, not too short: just right. This eight-part series reflects the eight hours that saw three desperate yet deadly rescue missions launched to save the soldiers in the ambush.

9. It’s history in the making: National Geographic gives viewers a unique perspective of the toll war takes on soldiers and their families. The literary genre of creative nonfiction comes to life in a gripping and intimate way, pushing the boundaries of entertainment and education closer together in a new and exciting way.

Follow the action of the battle on two simultaneous fronts—the chaotic, terror-filled streets of Sadr City, where a group of inexperienced young soldiers faces an unexpected and unimaginable attack with bravery they never knew they had, and the home front at Fort Hood in Texas, where family members, desperate for news of their loved ones and fearing the worst, discover their own courage and determination as well.

10. You can take the show with you, wherever you are. No soldier fights alone—and you won’t be missing a thing with the Fox+ app, available for iOS and Android devices, which gives you access to this brilliant series. Don’t miss a moment—not even when stuck in the everyday Carmageddon of traffic.

“The Long Road Home” begins with the special two-hour premiere “Black Sunday” on November 5, 2017 at 10:00 p.m., with regular new episode telecasts every Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. on National Geographic and every Sunday at 10:00p.m. for the weekend primetime replay.

National Geographic is seen on Channel 41 (Skycable), Channel 141 (Cignal), Channel 62 (Cablelink) and Channel 153 on (GSAT).  National Geographic HD is seen on Channel 195 (Skycable), Channel 240 (Cignal) and Channel 331 (Cablelink).

SM commits to a better tomorrow at SM City Trece Martires solar system launch

Photo shows (L-R) are senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin; SM vice president for operations Lisa Silerio; SM Supermalls president Annie Garcia; Mrs. Aiza de Sagun, representing Trece Martires mayor Melendres de Sagun; Solar Philippines president Leandro Leviste; executive assistant Vincent Bae; engineer Ernesto Cenizal; and regional operations manager Dominador Caringal, Jr.

SM Supermalls marked another milestone in its pursuit to make each day better for all at the launch of SM City Trece Martires’ solar system, held in Trece Martires City, Cavite. At the ‘switching on’ ceremony, SM highlighted that the solar system rollout all over the country was only part of the many sustainability programs SM has been doing for years.

The SM City Trece Martires solar facility houses 2,914 solar panels capable of generating 0.5 megawatts of electricity, enough to fully charge 130,000 cellphones, light up 15,500 10-watt LED lamps, run 4,500 30-watt electric fans, and provide power to 300 households. The use of solar energy promotes clean air and saves the environment by helping reduce carbon footprint from electricity produced from combustion of fossil fuels.

Other sustainability programs of SM include the ‘Trash to Cash’ recycling markets in SM malls, and the integration of transport terminals in malls to mitigate traffics for cleaner air. With disaster risk reduction taking center stage on sustainability, SM has been building ‘resilient’ malls with water catchment basins to help manage flood-prone areas.

SM Prime, alongside UNISDR and ARISE Philippines, also hosts the Top Leaders Forum. The theme for 2017 is ‘Business for Resilience – Towards a Resilient Philippines.’ As a private sector conference aspiring to find concrete measures to make businesses more resilient against disasters, the Forum this year underscores invaluable collaboration between the science and technology community and the private sector towards global disaster preparedness.

SM, in partnership with Solar Philippines, first ventured into renewable energy in 2014 with the launch of its first solar system in the Philippines at SM City North EDSA – the first mall in the country to promote solar energy. SM Mall of Asia then launched its solar facility two years after. This year, SM has announced expansion of green programs with more solar systems in eight more malls.

At the helm of SM’s partner in promoting eco-friendly shopping in the country is Solar Philippines Founder, Mr. Leandro Leviste. Leading the largest developer of solar rooftop power plants in Southeast Asia, Mr. Leviste was recognized in the Forbes Magazine 2016 30 under 30 Asia, a roster of young game-changers, entrepreneurs, and social leaders who are under 30 years old.

With SM’s solar system rollout and other green programs, SM continues to go beyond mall development and management as it integrates environmental sustainability into its operations to ultimately support communities for a better tomorrow.

For exclusive news about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and get an insider access to all the fun happenings at SM Supermalls nationwide through SM’s Viber Public Chat. Tweet your thoughts, upload and share your photos about your memorable moments at SM, then use its official hashtag #EverythingsHereAtSM.

Celebrate the gift of long-lasting memories with HP Sprocket

Christmas is always a wonderful time for celebration where families can create memorable moments and unforgettable memories. And what makes it more exciting is the tradition of gift-giving where everyone receives something from their loved ones.

This Christmas, show your love and affection with the HP Sprocket, the perfect gift to loved ones as it helps make sweet, fleeting experiences last by wirelessly printing images from any smartphone device onto durable and glossy photo papers.

With HP Sprocket, you can take a snapshot of a special moment with the family as it is happening and instantly print it out by simply connecting your smartphone to the portable printer via Bluetooth. You can also look back on a special moment in time by grabbing your favorite photo from any of your social media accounts and printing it with the HP Sprocket.

You can even give it a creative and personal touch by editing pictures with cute frames and charming stickers via the HP Sprocket app which you can download from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Its specialized HP ZINK Photo Paper can transform images into 2x3 smudge-free, colorful photos that you can share with friends and family. It can also be used as stickers to decorate spaces with your favorite memories by easily peeling off the back of your printouts.

So what are you waiting for? Surprise your family and dearest ones with the best Christmas gift of HP Sprocket that helps hold on to captured moments much longer. Shop for your HP Sprocket at www.lazada.com.ph/hp-sprocket-official-store/ and enjoy a pack of HP ZINK Photo Paper to start printing.

THE FESTINO MARKET A new weekend market down South

The best market in the world have one thing in common: they are a preview of the lifestyle of their area, giving visitors a taste of the lives the locals lead. It’s been said that you can do no better to first immerse yourself in any culture than to lose yourself in usual run-of-the-mill marketplace.

Festino promises to be a different kind of weekend market. As the newest lifestyle and entertainment destination located at the heart of the south, its tasteful ambiance sets it apart from the frantic, stressful seasonal markets that spring up across the metro during this merry season. It is poised to showcase only the most passionate of local cooks and crafters, with a wide selection of goods that are unique, fresh and designed to inspire—or satiate the palate!

Get ready to shop and experience delightful treats from numerous merchants like Three Guys and a Grill, Cafe 2.0, GMCS Farms, Kapoke PH, Jam Foods Tapa, Thorny Guy and more.

Best of all are the carefully curated entertainment options, with art appreciation/classes to create a multi-sensorial experience to please the senses. It’s a mixture of food, art, and music all set in a tasteful setting, inspired by yet moving a step above the conventional urban markets. Likewise, get involved with the different recreational activities such as yoga, photostyling workshop, watercolor session and more. 

And there’s more! Catch a glimpse of the hottest cars on showcase and even test drive it.  From the high performance Lotus to the iconic MINI and even the classic Vespa are bringing in zest to the whole Festino market. Likewise, get enticed with the Piaggio’s Ape customized interiors to fit in with your market fancy. 

Come and visit us as we launch together with Filinvest City’s Annual Christmas Light Show on November 23, Thursday. Now on it’s 5^th year run, it has become the most anticipated light show in the South gathering increasing numbers of visitors yearly. In 2017, the Light Show’s highlight is a 40-foot 3D Mapped Tree featuring visuals that represent the holiday cheer. As happy visitors to previous editions of Filinvest City’s Christmas Light Show have come to expect, the hourly weekend show at the Spectrum Midway is a delight to look forward to.

The Festino Weekend Market is every weekends (Fridays-Sundays, 4PM onwards) starting November 23, 2017.  Filinvest City Christmas Light Show is ongoing daily starting at 6PM. There will be live band concerts on Saturdays and Christmas Carols on Sundays.

Follow Festino Market on Instagram and Facebook for weekly updates.

Taste the sweetness of Christmas with Villa Del Conte

What better way to make your holiday extra special and delightful than having sweet chocolates on your table? 

Whether they are for you, or your clients, friends, and loved ones to enjoy, Villa Del Conte Christmas box will make Christmas sweet and memorable. 

Customized Christmas box from Padova, Italy is filled with luscious Villa Del Conte chocolates – 400 grams of assorted pralines at P1490, or 250 grams at P980. 

Get boxes of delicious artisanal chocolates for Christmas at all Villa Del Conte stores in Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-La Mall, Resorts World Manila, SM Megamall, and Robinsons Magnolia or contact 893-2575. 

To know about Villa Del Conte and its other tempting chocolate creations, follow Villa Del Conte on Facebook @VillaDelContePh, Twitter @villadelconte, and Instagram account @VillaDelContePh, or visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com.  

Living in style at Bristol at Parkway Place

A life of élan and grace, of chic sophistication is yours at Bristol at Parkway Place.

Artist’s perspective of a master’s bedroom at Bristol at Parkway Place by Filigree

Another masterpiece envisioned by Filigree, the new symbol of excellence in luxury real estate today, Bristol at Parkway Place is unlike any other premium condominium development. With turnover set for 2018, now is the best time to invest at preselling rates. As Bristol is located at Filinvest City, Alabang, you can be assured of a continuous and steady increase in land values which has improved by 200% in the past five years and is expected to improve further as independent brokerage firms projected.

Bristol at Parkway Place boasts of unrivaled features and first-class architecture by local firm CASAS + Architects and façade design by California-based Architecture International, with interior design by Hirsch Bedner Associates–Philippines. It is the product of the best minds in property development, design, and construction. With 40 storeys, Bristol is the tallest residential building in Alabang.

Situated at the corner of Corporate Avenue and Parkway Avenue, which is also known as the Millionaire’s Row, Bristol at Parkway Place is at Filinvest City’s most upscale location, like Park Avenue in New York or London’s Hyde Park.

The desirable location only assures residents that the finest establishments and the best services are at their doorstep. Classy restaurants, retail outlets, and other premium offerings may be found at the building’s posh retail promenade. A short walk away is the members-only Palms Country Club and the Festival Mall where a wide array of shopping and options can be found.

At Bristol at Parkway Place, you have the meditation yoga deck and the calming swimming pools set amid lush gardens. A cozy library is available for those who prefer a quiet place to read a good book or to study; function room for intimate events and parties; and an entertainment center for a delightful day at the movies with friends. The skygarden offers breathtaking and panoramic views of the Alabang City skyline and the Laguna environs and beyond.

Units in one-, two-, and three-bedrooms are generously-sized and beautifully designed. Choose from a cozy 53-square meter pied-a-terre to as large as a 168-square meter suite perfect for growing families. Each unit utilizes top-of-the-line fixtures with superb craftsmanship and finishes that speak of distinction and attention to detail—hallmarks of every Filigree development.

All these positive attributes are driven by affluent families and expatriates, making Bristol at Parkway Place a true-blue chip condominium investment. To learn more about Bristol at Parkway Place, visit www.bristol.com.ph or call (02) 809-6517.

International Chemical Industry Players Convene at Chem Expo 2017

ChemExpo 2017, an International Chemical Products and Specialty Chemical Exhibition and Conference, brings together the biggest assemblage of chemical producers, manufacturers, and processors in the Philippines and around the globe, on November 24 - 26, 2017 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

The event will focus on major industries in manufacturing and related services such as Agriculture, Plastic and Rubber, Petrochemicals, Waste and Energy, Automotive and Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Construction, and Water Treatment.

ChemExpo 2017 aims to reach local businesses as well as global markets by showcasing the Philippine Chemical Industry’s potential for optimal quality products and exceptional customer care value. The Philippine chemical industry sees a bright future for investment in the country as present demographics point to a promising market base for pharmaceuticals, personal care products, cosmetics, and other chemical-reliant merchandise.

The industry is committed to continually improve its growth process through responsible and sustainable practices that would greatly contribute to the nation’s socio-economic development. Over 100 foreign participants from China, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Europe will be joining the Expo making it a veritable international trade scene.

For more information, visit ChemExpo 2017 website at www.philippinechem.com.

Drive thru Jollibee for savings on langhap-sarap treats and Caltex fuel

Now, satisfying your craving for Jollibee treats while on the road can reward you with exciting discounts on your next langhap-sarap meals or gas fill-up when you order at Jollibee drive-thru outlets nationwide.

With the “Drive for Joy” promo, every P150 minimum single receipt purchase gives Jollibee drive-thru customers voucher coupons which entitles them to P25 off on Caltex fuel when they fill-up with 

gas or diesel worth P1000.

The voucher also offers a P10 savings for every P200 minimum purchase at any of Jollibee’s 284 drive-thru outlets nationwide.

So hurry, make your next food stop at Jollibee drive thru outlets to avail of the discounts. Promo runs until November 30, 2017 only. See posters and print ads for details.

The good and the bad about cholesterol

Most people fear cholesterol, believing it is all bad. But new studies found that people actually need some cholesterol to be healthy.

A normal cholesterol level can be maintained through a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

MediCard president and CEO Dr. Nicky Montoya says, “People cannot live without cholesterol. Health risks increase when there are worse than good cholesterol in the body.”

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance produced by the liver. The body transports cholesterol from the liver by coating it with a water-soluble “bubble” of protein called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) carry cholesterol to the tissues. This is the "bad" cholesterol. High LDL levels are linked to increased risk for heart disease. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) carry excess cholesterol back to the liver, which processes and excretes it. The more HDLs, "good" cholesterol, the body has, the lower the risk of heart disease.

Contrary to what many people think, the body actually needs a good amount of cholesterol to function properly.  The liver produces about a thousand milligrams of cholesterol per day, the exact amount the body needs.            

Cholesterol is essential for cell structure, healthy brain development, as well as to produce hormones like estrogen, testosterone and adrenal hormones. It also boosts metabolism because cholesterol helps the body produce vitamin D. Cholesterol produces bile acids that help the body digest fat and absorb essential nutrients.

Dr. Montoya says, “A healthy HDL level may protect against heart attack and stroke. The more HDL you have, the lower your risk for developing heart disease.” Too much LDL, on the other hand, cause fatty buildups or plaques that narrow arteries, raising the risk for heart attack and stroke.

Too high LDL levels can cause atherosclerosis, a dangerous accumulation of cholesterol and other deposits on the walls of the arteries, reducing blood flow.That can lead to chest pain and heart attack if it occurs in the arteries of the heart and stroke, if it occurs in the arteries of the brain.

A low cholesterol level can also cause health problems. “Some pregnant women with low total cholesterol are more likely to give birth prematurely and have babies with low birth weight. Low total cholesterol level has also been linked to cancer, hemorrhagic stroke, anxiety and depression,” says Dr. Montoya. He recommends keeping the total cholesterol level under 200 mg/dl (milligrams per decilitre), about the average for adults.

A normal cholesterol level can be maintained through a healthy lifestyle, the key to long life. High amounts of saturated fat, found in fatty meats, processed meats, junk foods and baked goods like cakes, biscuits and pastries, in the diet can increase cholesterol level.

Lean meat and fish should be added to the diet at least twice a week.  Two and a half hours of workout each week can also help lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Most importantly, Dr. Montoya advises against smoking as it damages the walls of the blood vessels resulting in the accumulation of fatty deposits.

He also recommends regular cholesterol test, a blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. A cholesterol test is essential, especially if a person has a family history of high cholesterol levels or heart disease, is overweight, drinks alcohol frequently, smokes, has diabetes, kidney disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, or underactive thyroid gland. He suggests testing every five years beginning at age 20.

To help people know their cholesterol levels, MediCard has free-standing clinics in key cities nationwide that offer blood cholesterol test and consultations. Visit a MediCard clinic near you or check out their website, www.medicardphils.com, for more information.

Buy one, get one cookie from Baskin-Robbins.

Enjoy the delightful goodness of freshly baked cookies from Baskin-Robbins and get an extra one for free with every fresh pack you buy. 

Experience the joy of creating your own customized cookie sandwiches with your favorite ice cream flavors. 

Choose from double fudge, white chunk macademia nut, or dark chocolate chunk cookies. Take advantage of this exciting promo available from September 22 till November 30. 

Visit any of the participating Baskin-Robbins shops at Central Square, Bonifacio High Street, Uptown Place Mall in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 2 in Makati; Trinoma Mall and SM North EDSA The Block in Quezon City; and Solenad in Santa Rosa, Laguna. 

For more updates, visit www.baskinrobbins.ph or its social media accounts: facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph, Twitter, and Instagram @baskinrobbinsph. 

DTI Permit :  DTI-FTEB Permit No. 10096 Series of 2017

Herbalife Nutrition Launches New Tastes of Formula 1 Shake Cookies and Cream, Herbal Aloe Concentrate Mandarin in The Philippines

Herbalife Nutrition, a global nutrition company, has recently launched two new exciting additions to its product line-up in the country: a new favor of Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix - Cookies and Cream, and Herbal Aloe Concentrate Mandarin.

From left: Dang Gilera-Davis, National Sales Manager; Ghie De Leon, HR Manager; Rosalio T. Valenzuela, General Manager; Elise Santor, FDA Regulatory Consultant; Dwan Abantao, Herbalife Nutrition Fitness Coach; Marie Segismundo, Marketing Manager; Barbette Atienza-Soliven, Corporate Communications Manager

Mr. Rosalio T. Valenzuela, General Manager of Herbalife Philippines, announces the new products under Herbalife Nutrition – Herbalife Formula 1 Shake Cookies and Cream and Herbal Aloe Concentrate Mandarin flavor.

"Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix is our flagship product and the new Cookies and Cream flavor will surely capture the taste buds of our Filipino consumers. We’re equally excited for Herbal Aloe Concentrate Mandarin, with its refreshing taste and nutritional benefits," said Mr. Rosalio Valenzuela, General Manager of Herbalife Nutrition Philippines. "As a purpose driven company aimed at making the world we live in healthier and happier, we will continue to offer great tasting, high-quality nutrition products to help people get the right balance of healthy nutrition everyday.”

The launch event was held at the Herbalife Nutrition Philippines Corporate Office in Bonifacio Global City Taguig. It features an exercise routine led by Herbalife Fitness Coach Dwan Abantao, a wellness evaluation, a live demonstration on how to prepare Herbalife Formula 1 Shake, and a sharing on the results of the 2017 Balanced Nutrition Survey – spanning 15 Asia Pacific countries including the Philippines.

Herbalife Independent Members shows the members of the media and bloggers the proper way to prepare a Formula 1 Shake at the newly refurbished Mark Hughes function room at the Herbalife Nutrition headquarters in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

Herbalife Formula 1 Shake provides balanced nutrition through an optimum mix of high quality protein, vitamins, minerals and fibers. It is recommended for people seeking an easy-to-prepare healthy, balanced meal to support their daily nutrition, and is also available in Dutch Chocolate, Wild Berry, and French Vanilla flavors in the Philippines.

Barbette Atienza-Soliven, Corporate Communications Manager, welcome the attendees of the launch of Herbalife Nutrition’s new products -- Herbalife Formula 1 Shake Cookies and Cream and Herbal Aloe Concentrate Mandarin flavor.

Ms. Dwan Abantao, Herbalife Nutrition Fitness Coach, teaches the attendees  product launch simple and effective exercise routines. 

Media attendees and bloggers undergo wellness evaluation facilitated by Herbalife Nutrition wellness coaches. 

Herbal Aloe Concentrate (HAC) Mandarin flavor is made from aloe vera concentrate with natural mandarin flavor. It complements the established Herbal Aloe Concentrate mango flavor, and likewise prioritizes healthy digestion.

About Herbalife

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Asian Aesthetic Center: Freeze and Melt Fat Away Permanently

Is it possible to freeze and melt fat away? This is one big question that we attempt to solve but first we must understand how body fat functions in our body.

Body fat as defined in many books is categorized as adipose tissue which is a normal component of the human body. Its primary purpose is to store energy in the form of fat that is then needed for metabolic functions within the body. However, having excess body fat can be physiologically harmful and at the same time can negatively affect one’s appearance. Thus the idea of the possibility to melt fat away comes to mind when all else failed.

Can body fat be destroyed?

Unfortunately, fat cells are indestructible since our body has a constant number of fat cells that will remain in our lifetime. However, fat cells can be reduced or shrink in size through various methods like freeze and melt fat away.

You see, when people lose weight their fat cells are also reduce in size but the body will signal the need to rebuild the shrunken fat cells thus the tendency to gain more weight after slimming down is higher. This is when frustration about getting rid of body fat comes into place. This is when most people would give up the fight against being overweight and obesity. However, there is a way to melt fat away through an effective method that Asian Aesthetic Center can best provide.

What is Melt and Freeze The Fat Away?

Asian Aesthetic Center (ACC) has an effective method to slim down the body and face which can melt fat away. It is so good that ACC’s co-founder Dra. Amy Bautista has registered a trademark for “Melt and Freeze The Fat Away”.

Melt and freeze the fat away is a non-invasive procedure that slims down and will melt fat away permanently. This exclusive procedure of Dra. Amy Bautista of Asian Aesthetic Center incorporates the utilization of both controlled heat and freezing technique that will effectively melt fat away for good. As the fat cells self-destruct, it will eventually die then gradually be eliminated naturally from the body. So far, this is an effective and safest fat elimination procedure in the Philippines today that Asian Aesthetic Center can best provide.

Asian Aesthetic Center Unique Approach to Beauty

With Dra. Amy Bautista as the medical director and founder, she incorporates a personal approach in dealing with each client. Being born with artistic talent, at a very young age, she has master anatomy specifically facial and body symmetry which she as a professional medical doctor who specialized in aesthetics integrate on all Asian Aesthetic Center slimming and beauty procedures.

Being true to the fact that each person is born differently with unique set of facial/body features, Asian Aesthetic Center ‘freeze and melt fat away’ high-tech and effective fat melting treatment conforms to each individual bodily structure.

Asian Aesthetic Center adheres to the philosophy that each client deserves a tailor-made treatment that would provide natural results. Dra. Amy Bautista list of patients at ACC come up looking naturally beautiful with slimmer waist, sleeker thighs, toned arms, lesser facial lines and even with firmed well-defined chin and neck. This is what the exclusive trademarked ‘melt and freeze the fat away’ can do to anybody who wishes to become naturally good looking with youthful features.

Have you ever thought of getting rid of your body fat for good? Have you ever wonder if there is a way to melt fat away? Like many Asian people, we Filipinos are prone to storing fats in our bodies and these fatty deposits get into areas that we are not most proud of.

Asian Aesthetic Center can help and with Dra. Amy Bautista around, you can surely freeze and melt fat away. Schedule a FREE consultation with Dra. Amy Bautista now and be in your best form just in time for Christmas.

Come and visit their website at https://www.asianaestheticcenter.com/ 

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