Yoga For Life : Promoting Health and Dignity Together

First posted May 22, 2012

05.20.2012 Quezon City : “With 10 HIV cases now being reported every day, there is a pressing need to strengthen our efforts to combat the disease and support those affected by the virus,” notes Charmaine Cu-Unjieng, one of Yoga For Life’s founders. “Yoga For Life has passionately committed to accomplish both through the practice of yoga.”



In promoting Health and Dignity together, Yoga For Life spearhead it's 2nd annual open-for-all yoga event themed “Oneness Through Wellness”, which aims to enlighten people about HIV and AIDS, stop stigma and discrimination, and realize a healthy and happy community for all.

Heredity and the common misconceptions about Acne

My Dad who is now at his 60's said he never had an acne before because he never stayed late at night. My Dad’s skin is acne free and he looks great at his age. We only communicate via Facebook message:

Me: When was the last time you had an acne or pimple?

Dad: I never had an acne because I never stay late at night

Is it possible to lose as much as 10 lbs. in a month?

Because I would like to know the answer to this question I went to an intimate dinner with people who made it. Present during the dinner was Rescina Bhagwani, Karen Gayle-Sison and Jeffrey Tan who were all graduates of Cohen's program.

To know more about the Cohen Program, visit the Cohen's Lifestyle Centre at Suite 1006, 10th Floor Medical Plaza Makati Building, Amorsolo cor. dela Rosa Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City.

Visit their website http://www.cohenlifestyle.com.ph and if you have inquiries email them at info@cohenlifestyle.com.ph or call 502-1090, 501-5237

 

So what is Cohen's Program?

Run United 2 2012 Guidelines

Run United 2 2012, will be held on June 17, 2012 with 500m, 3k, 5k, 10k and 21k race categories. All categories except for 21k will have start and finishline at the SM Mall of Asia while 21k will start at Bonifacio Global City and finish at SM Mall of Asia.

How to get to the race area?

The race start is located at Riovana Store Bonifacio Global City (for 21K) and Mall of Asia (for all other categories). There are various ways to get to the race site via:

Proper kitchen hygiene and Ways to avoid bacteria and other types of germs

At an intimate media gathering at Fully Booked, Joy and Dr. Jessica Simbahan from the Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM) revealed a survey that exposes the shocking truth behind dishwashing bar solutions.

During the event we were also asked to bring out something that we always bring such as bag, cellphone, wallet etc.

While waiting the screen shows showing the waiter cleaning plates with his dirty sock earlier that day.

I Learned that Eye-care is Important specially when you Run

Usually when my eyes hurt due to prolong stay in front of my monitor or when I watch television for long period I take time to close it until I fall asleep. That seldom happens because I sleep too much.

In fact I wash my face immediately even after working for a long period of time.

When I go to run in the morning I do not wear any protective shades, I do not see anything wrong with that.

Now when I eat, I take a lot of fruits and vegetables. What I know is if I eat a lot of squash and carrots I will have a good eye vision, and it's for long.

When I met Dr. Joel Javier, M.D., an Ophthalmologist I took the opportunity to ask the basic things on eye care. 

When you love Running Does Taking Care of your Skin Becomes A Problem?

Here's what I regularly do to at least take care of my health :

• Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.


• Drinking Wheatgrass (Thanks to Ida Bata for the products)


• Regular Exercise and Avoiding Stress.


• Going to YSA Skin Care Center for skin healthcare.

After becoming busy to fun runs and regular jogging I forgot that I already need to visit YSA Skin Care because my skin is becoming baluga again due to sun exposure.

I do jog regulary and add sit-ups after because I wanted to get rid of my big tummy and achieve a six pack abs. Well,  two of my body parts that I am very conscious about is my dirty face and my big tummy.

Somehow I would love to feel and look good so I can have many friends. Lol

Good night sleep has many health benefits, here are the things that I do

Getting a good night sleep gives your body a total rest. It helps a lot as you wake up and do your daily routine.

Studies show that having a good night sleep has many health benefits.

I love sleeping, in fact I do this during class when I was in high school until I went to college. But let's talk about getting a good night sleep.

Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge talks about proper hydration

Azkals goalkeeper and Powerade ION4's new ambassador Neil Etheridge talks about proper hydration. 


Here's what he thought about this latest drink.

Proper hydration is very important in sports

02.27.2012 POWERADE ION4 launches it's new ambassador Neil Etheridge

How do you feel being the new Powerade ion4 Ambassador?

It’s a pleasure to be selected by POWERADE ION4 to be one of its ambassadors with fellow Filipino athletes. It’s always important to keep getting better. You have to keep trying to improve and be complete. Every single time you step on the field you want to be your best so I always choose the best equipment; the best, complete hydration partner. Hopefully with POWERADE ION4, I get to be one of the world’s best.

Cocina Verde Cafe in Legazpi City

I've been to Legazpi City once, but I never had the chance to look for some vegetarian restaurants when I went there. Thank God the owner of Cocina Verde read my blog and shared the good news about her vegetarian restaurant.

Cocina Verde Cafe is the in-house vegetarian restaurant of the quaint and exotic Casa de Abuela Bed and Breakfast in Legazpi City that serves and sells malunggay pandesal, vegetarian pizza and pasta, home-made coco ice-cream and other nutrilicious vegetarian cuisine such as veggie barbecue, adobo and kare-kare.

Can a vegetarian like Geneva Cruz survive in the wild

Survivor is a game of survival. In the previous episodes of Survivor, international and local there are tasks wherein you really need to eat animals. If Geneva Cruz is a vegetarian, I don't think she is ready for this.

Yes, a vegetarian can survive in the wild because there's plenty of plants and the vegetation is conducive. You can choose to eat in your way of living. But cases like the Survivor game, it involves meat eating. I think Geneva could have thought about it before she decided to join the fact that she was a vegetarian.

On the other hand it was not the main reason at all why she left and quit the game. Heres the reason why courtesy of Pep.ph

"I don't think 3 million pesos and being named as Sole Survivor is all worth the pain that I am feeling right now," says Geneva Cruz (right) about her decision to leave the reality show. Her partner, KC Montero, opted to stay in Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown. Courtesy of Pep.ph

GENEVA BREAKS DOWN. The day became more drama-filled when vegetarian singer Geneva Cruz admitted that she wanted to pull out of the game. She and her partner, KC Montero, had a heart-to-heart talk about her decision.

Geneva tearfully admitted, "This is not real. I absorb everything around me...I did everything to help. I cannot do this...it's money, yeah. You wanna win. I got nothing...I am not going to make any effort getting alliances."

KC asked directly, "So you are gonna quit?"

Geneva replied, "This is my first day and I'm falling apart. Everything is against the things that I believe in. I know that this is not real. I know at the end of the whole thing, this is just a game. And I know what's gonna happen."

When KC left, Arnold appeared and tried to console Geneva. Geneva adamantly told him, "Go away! I'm not gonna change my mind. I can't play this game. I want to win this game with him. He [KC] is selfish. He's gonna get you guys too, you know. I'm not gonna change my mind."

Geneva and KC continued their dialogue along the beach shore. While Geneva was writing something on the sand, she pointed to KC, "You're gonna hate me for the rest of your life." Geneva then wrote her son's name "Heaven" on the sands of Palawan.

KC stated, "You must be doing this for some reason. It's written here. Heaven."

Geneva shot back, "Ask my son. Ask your son. Would he rather see his mother suffer and not fight for what she believes in or the P3 million pesos? You know him more. You know what he is gonna say..."

KC was visibly disappointed and upset with Geneva's decision since he wanted to stay in the game.

While waiting for their ride back, KC hugged Geneva.

The Fil-Am DJ/host told Geneva that he wanted to say good-bye to the other castaways. But this gesture pissed off the singer. She went ballistic and told KC, "You only care about yourself. You're supposed to protect me here. I told you I cannot anymore...they're filming me."



Catch Survivor Philippines’ Live Finale Today!

The Latest Trends of Allura Body Contour and Slimming Center

Quite a few times that I've visited Allura Body Contour and Slimming Center seeing the bikini body of Cristine Reyes in their ad. At last I got the chance to experience some of their treatment. The same treatment Cristine had, when she did the box office movie No Other Woman.

During my visit at Allura I realized two things. The importance of having good health and the importance of religiously doing it.

Maintaining an appropriate weight for your body is important specially at young age. "You don't need to wait aging before you start caring for your body" Miss Mari(Allura) advises.

This is not a secret but proper nutrition, exercise, and weight loss techniques is beneficial to health, so putting your knowledge to work by actually living a healthy lifestyle will lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and other ailments.

Learning about weight maintenance and educating yourself on this aspect can be a key ingredient to a healthy lifestyle so I tried going to Allura.

During my body assessment I was advised to have lipo cavitation and bio ultra tone treatment. Every client must undergo body assessment because they tailor programs to each individual's specific need to deliver the results that you are looking for.

Lipo cavitation is the best treatment for fat destruction. It is an exciting new treatment which improves the overall appearance of an area that contains excess fat or cellulite.

While Bio Ultra Tone is the ultimate answer to a streamlined well toned body which can be achieved through strenous physical activities associated with fitness enthusiasts who spend endless hours in fitness clinics.

Bio Ultra Tone vs. Gym Exercise

"Mas mabilis ang effect in a lesser timeline" said Ms. Mari
In gym, you become hungry because you lost a lot of energy, but in this treatment only the muscles gets tired, you burn calories without replacing the energy. Since calories play an important role on losing and maintaining weight.

It only takes 30 minutes for Lipo cavitation and another 30 minutes for Bio Ultra Tone.

Prices
Lipocavitation costs 3,500/session while Bio Ultra Tone costs 1,800/session. This is perfect for those with ideal body weight who wishes to maintain it.

Effects:

LIPO-CAVITATION:

• Break 10 mm of fat tissue in 10 minutes
• Results compare to liposuction
• Ideal for heavily dimpled thighs and bulging abdomens.

BIO ULTRA TONE:

• Ultimate answer for those that desire a streamlined TONED BODY.
• Ideal to individuals who spend endless hours in the gym.
• Immediate results – up to 4 cm in a single session
• Increases body metabolism
• Whole body treatement

Downside:

Only minor pain but will not last for a day.

Get to know more about the latest health regimens visit Allura at 102 Richwell Center Timog Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines ·

Contact Numbers:
(02)352-7876/ (02)384-5502/ mobile # 09178-ALLURA

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Eating Like a Rabbit

Kuwento ni Ate Shawi, maski vegetarian daw si KC buffet ang kinakainan niya pero malinis naman ang kanyang plato pagkatapos. Parang kuneho lang.

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Kaya naman pagpunta ko sa Vegetarian Food Fair ng Mabuhay Temple sinimot ko rin ang aking plato.

 

Ang pagkain ng mga berdeng gulay gaya ng brocolli, spinach, malunggay, at iba pang madahon ay tumutulong sa pagpapalakas ng ating mga muscle. Kapag kulang tayo sa calcium ay maaring magdulot ito ng problema sa buto gaya ng osteoporosis, lalo na sa mga kabataan.

Kaya't ugaliing kumain ng mga gulay gaya ng brocolli, spinach, malunggay, at iba pang madahon at kulay berdeng gulay (green, leafy vegetables).

Isama din sa pagkain ang mga produktong soya gaya ng soya milk, taho, tofu, at iba pa. Uso ang mga sangkap na ito sa mga pagkaing makikita sa Mabuhay Temple Vegetarian Food Fair.

Nakatatlong plato ako nung linggo at parang gusto ko ng tumira doon.

Samantala, may mga pagkain naman na bagamat hindi mataas ang calcium sa natural na anyo, ay "fortified with calcium" o sinadyang lagyan ng calcium. Kasama dito ang mga cereals, orange juice, at iba pa.

 

Calcium supplements

Uminom ng mga tabletang may calcium na pandagdag sa calcium na galing sa ating pang araw-araw ng pagkain.

Ang mabuti ay tanungin ang inyong doktor kung kailangan mo ba ng calcium supplements, at humingi ng payo kung anong uri ng calcium supplement ang dapat bilhin.

Siguradong imumungkahi niya na kumain ka ng gulay.

 

A book about seeking your personal path to success

True seekers of truth seek God with their whole hearts.  And those who already have a true relationship with Christ can be those who want to start a relationship with God.

The Beatitudes
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Gospel of St. Matthew 5:3-10

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERSONAL PATH TO SUCCESS

Wondering what God wants you to do with your life? Chaddock offers step-by-step instructions and challenging questions to help you discover your primary passions and greatest strengths.


Is there more to life?


Do you sometimes question what you're doing? Do you wonder why you're here? Robin Chaddock draws on her extensive experience as a life coach to help you find the answer by providing step–by–step instructions to uncover your primary passions and greatest strengths, and then provides a framework for discovering how to use them to achieve satisfaction and fulfillment.


Each person has a God–created purpose in life—a “divine assignment” that will fulfill their deepest longings. Once you discovers this, you can...

• nurture and improve your strengths




• use your talents and gifts to improve the world




• positively impact your sphere of influence




• bring out the best in the people around you




• develop a more intimate relationship with God

The informative, easy–to–read chapters include fun and challenging questions to help you explore your beliefs and clarify your goals. Knowing your personal path to success enables you to live confidently, experience happiness, encourage family and friends, and help others.


Published by Lifebooks, "How to Find Your Personal Path to Success" is now available in all branches of National Bookstore and Powerbooks nationwide! For more books to live by, like this Facebook Page and follow this Twitter Account.

Product Details


Title: How to Find Your Personal Path to Success
Subtitle: Keys to Living Out Your Purpose and Passion
Author: Robin Chaddock
Binding: Paperback
Size: 5 1/4? x 8 1/4?
No. of pages: 224
Language: English
ISBN-10: 971-0453-33-5
ISBN-13: 978-971-0453-33-7
SRP: P195.00/copy

Daiana Menezes' Beauty Secret

Diana Stalder Face and Body Skin Care Center, the nation's pioneer in Facial and Skin Care Centers celebrated it's 15th year in the business and as part of their celebration a mall tour at Tutuban Center Mall was held last Nov. 19.[gallery orderby="rand"]

Started in 1996, Diana Stalder currently has 25 branches and counting, all strategically located nationwide: seven corporate and 18 franchise branches. Diana Stalder also exports to countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Bangladesh, and South Korea.

Four almost 4 years Diana Stalder trusts Eat Bulaga's Daiana Menezes as their official celebrity endorser. "Parehong nagbebenefit ang company at ang endorser" said Mrs. Dina Stalder(owner/CEO) during the mall tour.

The company takes care of her skin health, in return Daiana is giving the company a lot of media exposure. Daiana is truly a lucky charm to the business.

Her appeal coincides with the company's vision to be recognized leader
in the skin care and beauty industry, with Diana Stalder emerging as a world renowed brand.


"Malaki ang naitulong ng Diana Stalder sa akin, lalo na sa skin ko at sa weight management kaya ako slim, kaya 1-2 x a week I make sure na pupunta ako sa Diana Stalder...pati mga spa services nagpaptreat din ako" says Daiana.

During the mall tour Daiana entertained a lot of people as she danced and sing and made us laugh out loud. It was fun to see her dancing, she did a great job entertaining the whole Tutuban Center Mall. After the show she had an autograph signing with her fans.

She is a down to earth person, very wholesome and dedicated to her profession, she epitomizes the values fostered by Diana Stalder Face Body and Skin Care Center: Integrity, Professionalism, and Commitment to Customer Service.



This great partnership makes Diana Stalder on it's way to becoming a global leader in the beauty and skin care industry.

The benefits of Yoga Exercise

Vegetarianism is a Yoga Lifestyle.

Yoga exercise builds muscle strength and endurance.

Yoga is a way to discipline the mind and body. It is an effective method of exercising and staying in shape.

The practice of yoga presents many mental benefits as well as physical.

Traditionally, yoga practitioners relied on the exercise to help attain a type of spiritual and mental enlightenment.

The benefits of Yoga? flexibility, strength, muscle tone, pain prevention and better breathing.

Requirements: the body should support its own weight for long periods of time.

Results of Yoga practice: increased strength in the abdominal, leg, back, chest and arm muscles. Yoga helps shape long and lean muscles, resulting in visible muscle tone, promotes better breathing habits, resulting in deeper breathing that strengthens the lungs, aids in pain prevention in the back and better health.

 

The Importance of Emergency Preparedness

Life support is so important. It can save you and others. By following these safety tips, you will do yourself and those with you a big favor.

1. Don't Panic
2. Call Emergency Hotlines and INFORM DISPATCHER:

The nature of the emergency
Your name
Phone number from which you are calling
Your location

Do not hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.

After notifying emergency personnel, notify building occupants. Wait for the arrival of emergency personnel in a safe location.

3. Emergency preparedness is everyone's responsibility.

4. In the event of a fire on campus, building occupants should remain calm. In the case of a small fire trained personnel may use a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

5. In case of FIRE, Evacuate immediately.
Know your two nearest exits from your regular work area
Evacuate the building when:
The alarms are sounding
Instructed to do so by emergency response personnel
There is imminent danger to life
Close all doors behind you
Leave quickly by the nearest safe exit, walk don't run.

6. Proceed to the Evacuation Assembly Point
Provide pertinent information to Floor Wardens and/or the Building Coordinator
Remain with the evacuation group and await further instructions
Do not talk to the media. Media should be referred to Media Relations x3227
Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by emergency response personnel.

NO FEAR! SOYAMI SOYA CHIPS!

Eating snacks without the guilt

I am sick and tired of trying to look and investigate the ingredients of snack foods available on the racks of groceries or convenient stores. I always wanted to be sure that I will not be a victim of another new COMMERCIAL JUNK FOOD that is out there on the market that will make the consumer’s life more miserable after consuming the addictive poisonous snacks. I have always said to myself that I will not be a victim of paid media hype selling toxic products
clothe as a healthy food. Most of the time they use celebrities to sell the venomous nibblers.

No, I am not paranoid. I just wanted to stay healthy. I want my internal organs and blood pressure to remain normal after ingesting something that will satisfy my hunger.

One day, while digging among the gamut of snacks available that will go with my fruit juices, Lo and Behold, something fell on my head from the top rack like manna from heaven! A Soyami Soya Chips Pizza flavored! I’ve searched where it came from and found two more flavors; the White Cheddar and the Original flavor. It is made with Real Soya, no MSG, High in Protein and Calcium, O% transfat, 0% in Cholesterol and Sodium, too. It was a priceless find, a treasure among the trashes that is being sold everywhere. Isn’t that
just wonderful?!

Now, I can enjoy and eat my snacks without fear and being guilty. I am contended with
the three flavors to choose from. But I hope that they will add more varieties soon. Now, what flavor is my juice today? Apple, cherry…


 

Eating at Impressca is Caring for the Environment

Impressca is an  Italian word that means "freshly served".  When you dine at Impressca, it is guaranteed that you will be eating pure organic food.

Organic food is produced and processed without using any synthetic ingredients or chemical substances which can disrupt the balance of nature and they are produced by farmers to sustain  renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.

Above all it is the best thing for our health and environment. Prevention is better than cure so it is already our investment to a healthier life in the future.



A Brief History of Impressca

Miss Beth first opened the restaurant in Legazpi City in 1994 when she was still in college.
2006, it closed down.
When God paved the way to reopen her business in 2008 she took advantage of a better way to revive the business by bringing it to the metro and educate the people living in the city  - enjoying life's pleasure with healthy choices while taking care of our Mother Earth.

We only have one planet to live and it's going to give up if we're not going to take care of it.



Healthy Food at Impressca

Impressca's specialty is "Create Your Own Salad"  – For only P99, diners can create their own mix of green veggies.
When Wendys has stopped serving customized salad, Impressca has continued it's trend and it has become their best seller in all branches.



Another healthy food served is the 5 Herbs Marinara Pasta – consist of oregano, taragon, black pepper, basil and cumin. The most beneficial herbs are in this meal.



Eating at Impressca is  Caring for the Environment

For every P200 worth of purchase from Impressca, a customer contributes to planting a tree – a personal support to the livelihood of local farmers.

Miss Beth herself encourages the practice of urban gardening. It is one of the simplest ways to reduce the effects of pollution is to Plant more Trees, shrubs, herb garden, houseplants, vegetable crops, decorative flowers

They reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, they increase oxygen, and they help eliminate toxins. Not only do they provide nourishment for the entire food chain as well as the earth itself, but they are a safe and effective solution to some of our biggest environmental problems, improving both outdoor and indoor environments.

Ingredients used by Impressca are harvested from their own garden.



Benefits of patronizing Organic Food to Farmers

Local farmers has lower capital investment, and has the ability to achieve higher premium in the market, and the ability to use traditional knowledge. When you eat at Impressca you support our local organic farming. It is the kind of farming that does not involve usage of chemicals such as chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides.
Impressca also adheres to R.A. 9003. They separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. They compost their biodegradable wastes and recycle and reuse the non-biodegradable ones. I hope you can visit Impressca to learn more about taking care of our health and helping out the environment at the same time.


Branches:

• SM City San Lazaro
  Lower Ground Floor
  Sta. Cruz, Manila


• Cyberzone SM Araneta Center
  Lower Ground Floor
  Cubao, Quezon City


• Food Plaza – UP Faculty Medical Arts Bldg. – PGH
  
  UP Manila Taft Ave., Manila


• Mother Ignacia Place
  139 Mother Ignacia Ave.
  South Triangle, Quezon City


• The Block (Opening Soon)

Have a Healthy Lifestyle!

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