Elevating Holistic Wellness through Optimal Liver Health

LAC, the leading health and wellness supplement retailer in the Philippines, supports World Liver Day 2024

Did you know your liver is a multitasking champion? This largest organ in your body filters blood, absorbs nutrients, removes toxic substances from the body, makes protein building blocks for your cells, and acts as your body's vitamin and mineral bank. However, despite its ability to keep the body functioning properly, liver disease quietly claims thousands of lives each year in the Philippines alone.

Liver disease refers to any condition that affects the liver's structure or function which can develop into four stages: Hepatitis, Fibrosis, Cirrhosis, and ultimately—Liver failure. According to The Global State of Liver Health 2022 Report, liver disease complications resulted in a death rate of 2.65%, with an estimated 16,500 fatalities in the Philippines—a stark reality we cannot overlook. While alcohol is a major culprit, habits like regularly consuming fatty foods, sedentary routines, unhealthy diets, and relying on certain medications for a prolonged time also lead to liver problems.

Health & Wellness Confex 2024 Highlights Gov’t, Private Sector Collaboration

The Health & Wellness Confex 2024 recently concluded at the SMX Center in Pasay City, on a high note, with government and private sector representatives pledging to work together to promote the Philippines as a prime health and wellness tourist destination. 

The event, a three-day gathering of health and tourism industry stakeholders that began on Friday, Jan. 26, was kicked off by such luminaries as Department of Health (DOH) secretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., Department of Tourism (DOT) undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar, and Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano.

In his keynote address, Herbosa said supporting wellness tourism is now a priority for the DOH. This was confirmed by Dr. Maria Francia Miciano-Laxamana, DOH undersecretary for medical tourism, who pointed out in her presentation that ensuring the safety and health of tourists is a major department objective. 

Wellness Expo Offering Visitors to 'Go & Get Better' for Free

An exhibit showcasing the health and wellness tourism products and services that are available in the market today – including beauty and anti-aging offerings from the country’s leading dermatology clinics and boutiques – is one of the main attractions of the Health & Wellness CONFEX 2024 that will be held on January 26-28, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. 

Co-presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corporation. The three-day event will allow visitors to experience a number of health and wellness services of the exhibitors for free. For instance, the DOT booth will have trained hilot who can apply this age-old Filipino healing technique on visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Globe, KonsultaMD team up to provide free mental health support

Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? You are not alone. Globe and telehealth services company KonsultaMD understand that it is difficult to get access to mental health services nowadays, that is why they are teaming up to provide you with the mental health support you need.

For the rest of 2022, Globe and KonsultaMD are providing Filipinos with free health consultations with a licensed psychologist on the KonsultaMD app. The service is available to anyone and is accessible by using the code GLOBECARES. Once the App is opened, users can simply log in the code to redeem the voucher, which includes one free call without a time limit. The promo will be valid until the end of the year.

“During the pandemic, mental health has been a recurring issue across all ages and socio-economic sectors. This is why we have tapped KonsultaMD to bring affordable yet professional mental health support delivered through a highly accessible platform.  We want to help our customers ease their personal burden,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.

“We want Filipinos to know that they are not alone, asking for help is a form of strength. Our doctors are always ready to listen and assist them anytime they need someone to talk to. KonsultaMD remains committed to making consultations accessible to those who need them through our platforms and programs,” shared Cholo Tagaysay, KonsultaMD CEO.

Globe and KonsultaMD have been consistent ambassadors for mental health through their projects promoting free mental health activities and support avenues.

Last year, Globe rolled out the #PlantHappinessPH initiative to show Filipinos that there will always be hope and happiness no matter how difficult a situation may be, as millions grappled with the impact of the lingering pandemic.

It also partnered with the Department of Education for TAYO Naman! (Tulong, Alaga, Yakap at Oras para sa mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyon), an online mental health and psychosocial support program for all education stakeholders under Globe’s Global Filipino Teachers Program.

As an advocate of mental health for a decade now, Globe has programs such as the HOPELINE suicide prevention and crisis support desk created by New Good Feelings.  For its employees, Globe has partnered with Australia-based Virtual Psychologist (VP) for HopeChat, a mental health consultation platform.

On the other hand, KonsultaMD has partnered with 2016 Miss International Kylie Versoza, Mental Health Matters (MHM) founder. The two organizations held a month-long “Be Kind To Your Mind” campaign to spread awareness about the importance of mental health.

KonsultaMD helps democratize health for all Filipinos everywhere. It is a telemedicine service that provides 24/7 access to licensed doctors to address general and mental health concerns via chat, voice, or video call. The KonsultaMD app is currently available for download on Google Play, the AppStore, and AppGallery.

The Globe Group, including KonsultaMD, strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 3, which ensures healthy lives and promotes the well-being of people of all ages, as well as UN SDG 9, which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. It upholds the UN Global Compact Principles and contributes to 10 UN SDGs.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.  For KonsultaMD, go to http://bit.ly/DownloadKMD.

5 things to remember as we begin again

As we welcome the new year—2021, it might do well for us to look back, to take stock of the positive lessons that we can extract from what was an unprecedented year. For sure, numerous take-aways can be gained as we move forward and anticipate a more “mobile” next normal—especially since vaccine trials by leading pharmaceutical companies have been yielding encouraging results.

With that, here are 5 lessons we should remember as we begin again:

Always wash your hands

Perhaps the most frequent reminder worth noting is how the power of proper handwashing has been in full display. It has been proven effective in killing 99.9% of germs and should always be considered a first line of defense against sicknesses and diseases.

Visiting a doctor amid pandemic: If symptoms persist, don’t hesitate

The widespread panic and fear generated by COVID-19 have brought the world to a grinding halt with authorities imposing quarantine protocols.  

The pandemic has caused many Filipinos to hesitate to visit doctors’ clinics primarily due to the fear of contracting the virus outside their homes. Medical practitioners are now conducting teleconsultations or virtual consultations, allowing patients to have access to doctors through phone or video calls to mitigate the situation.

The Medical City Unveils The Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute - In Pursuit Of Treatments And Possible Cures

Cancer has been one of humanity's greatest adversary in health with millions losing their lives and suffering a lot due to the conditions it afflicts to its victims. Though there is no established cure for this, the pursuit continues to proper treatment and innovations in science and health.

Leading the way for better Cancer treament is The Medical City which recently launched the Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute (APSCI), named after its Chairman of the Board and one of the country’s top surgical oncologists.

Why You Should Add Health in Your Calendar

Healthcare is now more than just curing diseases. Medical practitioners have a new and more comprehensive approach when it comes to treating their patients. 

According to Dr. Lizbeth Sto. Tomas, a Wellness Doctor of Internal Medicine at The Medical City Clark, “Health is simply the absence of any physical sickness. Wellness, meanwhile, is a more encompassing concept that is rooted in a person’s overall lifestyle.” The Medical City Clark’s Executive Check-up program focuses on giving solutions that aim to improve their patients’ overall wellness, one that is preventive, promotive, proactive, and personalized. 

Start Your Revolutionary Treatment with Living Cell Therapy!

(L-R) Engr. Bombit Bernardo, Dr. Daniel Block and
Catherine Joy D Serrano

With the world filled with many threats of Health is one of the investments we should definitely invest in. Though we are still far in curing all the ailments in the world, we welcome the advances we already have in the medical field. But there is also a method which has been developed decades before these new age medical technologies were introduced, it is the Living Cell Therapy developed by Swiss doctor Paul Niehans. Living Cell Therapy involves cells and minute cell unions derived from unborn or young mountain sheep are extracted under clinical conditions in its EU-Certified laboratory, suspended in a natural solution and immediately injected into the patient. 

Golden Fiesta kicks off ‘Heart Healthy Camp’ at Nuvali on Nov. 11

Bringing its advocacy of health and fitness closer to more Filipinos, Golden Fiesta, the Philippines’ leading cooking oil brand, is holding the first leg of the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp at Solenad 1 in Nuvali, Laguna, on Saturday, November 11.

The free-admission fitness camp is expected to gather—in a single venue—not just scores of fitness enthusiasts but legions of young professionals who want to be heart-healthy by jump-starting a fitness regimen.

Participants can choose from an assortment of fitness routines and activities that are categorized into beginner, intermediate, and advance levels to suit their varying fitness requirements. They can also listen to and engage in “Heart Talks” to be administered by licensed Nutritionist-Dietician and fitness specialist Fia Batua.

Fast online approval for laboratory requests from MediCard

For some, part of having an HMO is securing a letter of approval (LOA) for laboratory tests requested by doctors to help them diagnose health problems accurately. These tests include blood tests, urinalysis, chest x-ray, among others.

A letter of approval basically confirms that such tests are indeed part of a member’s HMO coverage and authorizes the diagnostic clinic to proceed with the requested tests. However, securing an LOA may mean going through a process that can be slow and inconvenient sometimes: A medical attendant gets your card, then calls the HMO provider to advise them of the laboratory test that needs to be done. Afterwhich, the patient waits for the approval.

IL Terrazzo Reborn With More Colors and Personality!

Il Terazzo has been a monument in the Tomas Morato area. Whether you love to dine, shop, and even take care of your health, there is a store that caters to all who are nearby. We can actually define it as a mall with the amenities it provides.

Roughly translated as "The Terrace" it is  located at Tomas Morato Ave. cor. Sct. Madririan, and it does live up to its name as a very big terrace with a wide view of Tomas Morato as it is also near the Boy Scout routunda. And everyone knows where Il Terrazzo when asked. However it recently had a transformation as a new management steps in and brings upgrades to the site.

The transformation was led and organized by the Property Manager, Ms. Michelle Pe together with her marketing partner, Mr. Anton Magpantay 'from ArtisteSpace Inc. The event was successful in revealing the newfangled look of IL Terrazzo as well as introducing its current management. 

Filipino Educators To Host The First International Sport Pedagogy Conference In The Philippines

The University of the Philippines’ College of Human Kinetics (UP-CHK), in partnership with Sport Management Council of the Philippines (SportPhil), led a press conference today to officially announce the upcoming first ever 3-day international academic sports event in the Philippines, the 2016 International Conference on Sport Pedagogy, Health, and Wellness (ICSPHW 2016).

ICSPHW 2016, with a theme, entitled “P.E. Plus: Retooling Physical Education and School Sports for Inclusion, Development and Competition,” will be held from November 18 to 20, 2016, at the Celebrity Sports Plaza and the UP Diliman campus, in Quezon City.

Manage your weight the healthy way with BodyKey

Few people at any given time are at their optimal weight. Some are too thin, even more are overweight. Improper weight management can be the root cause of so many serious health issues. If you live a healthy lifestyle, you won’t be either underweight or overweight. It can be just that simple with the BodyKey Weight Management Program. Six factors have been specifically identified by NUTRILITE™ as areas that need to be managed to achieve a healthy lifestyle, and sustainable weight management. These are:

· Activity – Regular exercise is an absolute imperative for optimal health, three days a week of moderate cardio-vascular exercise for half an hour a day is the bare minimum.

Obesity on the rise while undernutrition remains high

UNICEF, WHO, ASEAN report two faces of malnutrition among Filipino children

Malnutrition among children does not only stem from insufficient food intake; overeating makes them unhealthy, too.

With some children consuming more than the dietary requirement and others not receiving enough nutrients, middle-income countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand face the “double burden of malnutrition,” according to a joint report by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Get healthy and earn a trip to Vietnam with Team NUTRILITE™

There are countless benefits that come with getting fit with a group or a partner. A group or partner will help you stick to your diet, stay focused on your goals, keep you motivated, remind you to keep exercise appointments, and push you to exceed your limits when working out. It is with this insight in mind that Amway formed Team NUTRILITE™.

Team NUTRILITE™ is a global community of people interested in achieving optimal health through living a healthy lifestyle. This includes engaging in regular fitness activities, eating a healthy diet, and taking NUTRILITE™ Food Supplements to help fill in the nutrient gaps as in line with Nutrilite’s mantra: “color yourself healthy.”

Team NUTRILITE™ members support and inspire each other with the aim of achieving one ultimate goal: OPTIMAL HEALTH. Aside from the advantages of having a growing global support group to help members achieve their health and fitness, joining team NUTRILITE™ comes with exclusive membership perks such as: a PPV point earning system, invitations to special exclusive NUTRILITE™ events, and discounts on NUTRILITE™ products.

The doctor is always in with MediCard’s My Pocket Doctor

MediCard, a leading health maintenance organization (HMO) provider, gives a time-saving and convenient option to get medical consultations anytime, anywhere with the My Pocket Doctor.

Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, says, “My Pocket Doctor is definitely a game changer especially in the medical field. It is also our way of using modernized technology to make medical consultations handy for everyone. With less waiting time, patients can now get in touch easily with a medical doctor and get consultations instantly, at the comfort of their homes or offices.”

What 30 Days of Snow Caps Glutathione Can Do For Me?

I love to discover new wonders and treatments that can help me improve physically and mentally as a person. Glutathione is one of the most popular forms of supplement that was popular to Filipinos because of its skin whitening side-effect. But aside from that what does it do to our bodies?

For this I went ahead to do a challenge of trying Glutathione, specifically Snow Caps Premium Glutathione Capsules which is also endorsed by the Pambansang Bae Alden Richards. I am hoping that this will bring the #InnerBae in me!

A box contains 30 capsules which is perfect for a month of daily dosage. It was suggested that one should take a capsule in the morning where the effects are at its most optimal. 

Direct Selling as a Gen Y’s Tool for Empowerment

1.8 B people globally, out of the 7M people belong to the Generation Y or the millennials, who are coincidentally, the largest generation alive today. They are highly influential, affecting each other’s’ and their seniors’ purchasing decisions. In 2018, they are projected to outpace the Baby boomer’s earnings (www.millenialweek.com).

Millennials, being the first digital natives, are very much aware of the endless possibilities that today’s hyper connected, technologically advanced world has to offer. They consume the internet and most especially, social media voraciously and so, they pose endless questions like “How can I earn enough to buy the things I want, and visit the places I want?” “Why do I still need to go to an office and punch a clock?” “Or better yet, why can’t I work from home?” “Which of today’s companies would be interested in a cleaner, safer planet, not just profits?” These are questions that many from the Generation Y or the so called Millennials, are looking to answer and achieve, day in and out.

Global toilet sanitation problem leads to 443 million missed school days

According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), children around the world miss an estimated 443 million school days each year because of diseases caused by poor sanitation and hygiene practices, including using unsanitary toilets. Simply put, this number of sick days is equivalent to all grade school and high school classrooms in the Philippines being empty for one month. This sanitation-related concern hinders the children’s learning and significantly reduces their quality of life.