why people go vegetarian

There are four general reasons why people go vegetarian.

1. Health , those people who would like to become slim.

2. Environment, it’s a fact that being vegetarian is the best way to contribute to Mother Earth.

3. Ethics/Morals , there are people who acknowledge that animals also feel the same way, just like you and I , they don’t want to get hurt.

They feel pain.

4. Religion, some are obliged because meat eating is not allowed in their religion.



Tips on how to succeed in becoming vegetarian.

1. Have a strong determination

2. Some people tend to give up becoming vegetarian because they are not determined.

3. It takes months, years to become vegetarian, so don’t rush. Take it real slow.

4. Survival 101, a friend of mine started going vegetarian when he was in a military academy. His diet? : Rice, Toyo, Peanuts, Dingdong, Nesvita.

5. Most people are allergic to Eggs and Seafoods, shifting to plant based diet is a better choice.



Eat your veggies everyday!

Operation Smile: Changing Lives Forever

Not many can say that they’ve changed lives for the better. Not many can claim that a life was lived well in constant service to another.

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In the 30 years that Operation Smile has been working, it has given smiles to over 24,000 surgeries in the Philippines, which is where the operation began. Now, it has given smiles and changed forever to the lives of over 200,000 children and young adults – a feat that surely not anybody can catch up to any time soon.

The impact that a facial deformity has on a child is not merely physical. Every day, children with facial deformities look at themselves and question why they are different. On top of that emotional and psychological trauma, children with facial deformities usually suffer from respiratory ailments and ear infections.

Society can be very hard to children with cleft palates and lips. They are taunted and teased for not having that same smile as everyone else.

In the Philippines, one in every 500 babies born every year has a cleft lip, palate or both. This means that roughly 4,004 Filipinos out of 2,064 million born every year have this deformity. A report from the Philippine Birth Defect Registry – a partnership of the Department of Health and the US National Institute of Health’s Institute of Human Genetics – said that cleft lip and palates are among the top 12 birth defects in the country.

An act that picks up from 30 years of constant doing, Operation Smile is at it again. On the event of their 30^th anniversary, they changed the lives of more children – this time in partnership with an expert in healing scars, Dermatix.

Scars are different among people. The body has different ways of dealing with wounds but unlike most misconceptions that scars are irreparable, scars can be healed forever with the help of effective skin products imbued with innovative technologies and skin-savvy ingredients. Dermatix is just that.

Dermatix is a formula specifically made to promote better scar healing. It is made with the innovative CPX (cyclopentasiloxane) technology for better flattening and softening of scars and Vitamin C for photoprotection and skin lightening.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="314"] Changing Lives Forever Through Operation Smile[/caption]

Dermatix and Operation Smile, a partnership that surely must be meant to be, will be healing scars of children who have cleft palates, lip palates, and other facial deformities that prevent them from living life as normally and as fully as they should.  This partnership’s goal is to give children a better shot in life without living with a permanent mark of pain and imperfection on their faces.

Children who are scarred for being different have the opportunity now to live life without the burden of an imperfect smile. Dermatix and Operation Smile are not only fixing smiles, they are changing lives forever.

Kicking Out Bad Skin Habits

I admit that I am guilty of committing skincare sins and need to be aware of such habits in order to prevent acne from getting worse.

Im vain, I love eating nuts, I sleep in a wrong way and I love to squeeze my pimples. I realize that I have a lot of bad skin habits.

Here's a list of bad skin habits that should be kicked out:

Gel products on your forehead
Most people say that I have good skin, what they don't know is I often get acne on my forehead because I would always apply gel on my hair until some of it goes to my forehead. After a few days acne arises. Tip: Don't rush putting on gel.

Nuts can make you nuts
I love nuts, especially nuts sold in the bus. "Mani, mainit, may bawang, bagong luto...bili na!" vendors would shout.

I've heard advices from friend that one cause of acne is too much eating of nuts. Sometimes it's true sometimes it's nut. Tip: Try greaseless nuts

Irregular change of pillow case
I sleep before 12 midnight lying face down on my pillow every night.
what they don't know about my pillow? I seldom change it's case and it's full of my saliva. :-) Obviously bacteria goes to my face until it aggregates acne. Tip: Regularly change your pillowcase

Squeezing pimple
I love squeezing when I have pimples and I know it's tempting. The act of squeezing a pimple pushes the bacteria deeper into the pores, causing inflammation, infection, and scarring. This is the worst thing that I do. Tip: Avoid temptations

With all these bad habits I still manage to have a good skin because I use a brand that helps me prevent skin acne.

Soon to be revealed!

Eating healthy food is not a guarantee for Acne-free skin

The challenge

I started going vegetarian on 2001 when I joined a mountaineering club when I was in college. I had a group of friends’ who were also vegetarians. I became attracted to their lifestyle and I find it cool at that time.

#YouVsYourself Video by Safeguard Active

I just found out this very amazing video from Safeguard Active about you facing yourself as the toughest opponent.

Here's what it says:

With Safeguard Active's 12-hour odor shield, you're free to exceed your athletic limitations and beat your toughest opponent, YOURSELF.

Take the #YouVsYourself Timeline Challenge and get a chance to train with the best and more prizes!

Challenge yourself now: https://www.facebook.com/SafeguardPhilippines/app_467233353328284

Watch how Coach Rio, Matteo Guidicelli, Gretchen Ho and JC intal beat themselves. Like the Safeguard Philippines Facebook Page to learn more: http://www.facebook.com/SafeguardPhilippines



*Someday I will also be in this video.

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

Looking for Most Relaxing Team Building Retreat Place?

My Nurture Spa Experience  in Tagaytay.

I've heard a lot of good things about Nurture Spa so I went there last Saturday to join their glamping activity.

Awarded as one of the Top 7 Spa in the Philippines by AsiaSpa and CNN's Top 28 Most Relaxing Spa in Asia


As you enter the place you will feel a very calm aura and a cool atmosphere. When you breathe in you can hear the sound from your ears.

Companies, couples, families and friends can have fun camping here while absorbing the advantages of Nurture Spa’s treatments. I strongly recommend Glamping because I was able to experience it and I can say that it is worth paying the service.


This is a very nice place to stay and relax. If I would be rich I will stay here every weekend.



Glamping  is short for Glamorous Camping.

Glamping Package combines a relaxing, recovering wellness knowledge of Nurture Spa with a fun of camping outdoors. Nurture Spa Village has stretched a skill and now includes a Sabila Campsite, where Glamping activities will be held.

For as low as 2,500 Php you can have the best camping experience. Includes overnight stay at the garden. The tent is like your room because it has a comfortable beddings and has electricity inside. Good enough for 2-3 person.

You also get free breakfast and a choice of 30 minute outdoor treatment (facial, foot or head and shoulder massage)

Use their barbeque grillers, bonfire and free Standard Digital Meridian Healthscan.

*The Glamping Package is valid until December 31, 2012

Glamping is a good proceed for groups of people to relax, have fun and de-stress, while during a same time boosting their health.



Nurture Spa is accepting groups—from families to groups of friends on holiday, to members of corporate team-building activities.

Teambuiding package costs 4,000 Php/person and 10,000 Php for the facilitator fee (optional)

I stayed there together with my blogger friends as part of celebrating love and wellness as we search for good health.

There's a lot of things that I learned about the importance of wellness.

• Stress is the main cause of chronic diseases and it kills people


• Work causes a lot of stress.


• When you appreciate things that you have more than things that you don't have your mind can easily adopt that state of being relaxed.


• There is a great impact on the sense of smell. Aromatherapy is very helpful if you experiencing  a lot of stress.

Shape: Circle

I also learned that being mindful to what you see around you gives a relaxing effect on our mind. We had an activity; we went to the plantation and we need to mind the things that we see. We need to tell on our mind about the things that we see around.


Color: Green and Blue

Curves



Circles



Lines

The most relaxing activity we did was Qi Gong, it is an ancient breathing exercise which was lead by Hannah Holzgreve, an instructor from Germany.

After the Qi Gong activity we did an exercise called Exercise Circuit.

We had a short trek going to Pineapple farm of Nurture Spa before we had our lunch.

A wellness talk by Ms. Cathy Turvill, one of the owner followed after.

And I also learned a lot of therapy that help you feel relax and remove daily stress. During our stay I experienced the following types of therapy

• Aromatherapy


• Massage therapy


• Hydrotheapy


• Laughter Yoga


• Vegetarian Food

It is very important to achieve a relax state of mind because it keeps the mind clear at all times which is conducive in maintaining a good health

I was also lucky to experience their facial massage called "dilag" and had a very relaxing sleep.

I feel like I'm in a paradise. One day is not enough for me to experience to good things here.

I will definitely find ways to be able to go back to this very beautiful place.

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World Pneumonia Day 2012 celebrates in Baguio City

November 12 - World Pneumonia Day 2012 was held in Baguio City led by the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination with the support of Baguio City Government headed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan, GSK Philippines and other pharmaceutical companies.





During the celebration, hundreds of adults and children got vaccinated to prevent pneumonia cases in the country. Mayor Mauricio Domogan himself got vaccinated.

Fitness First offers the latest program called “HardCore”

Achieving  fitness goals takes a lot of time and hard work, especially since those known for who wants to go slim and trim bodies - fabulously fit physique is always credited  to two things:

• strictly following healthy diets


• and consistently clocking in hours at the gym

More studies have shown that intensity, not duration, determines the effectiveness of one’s exercise routine.

Fitness First offers the latest program called “HardCore” starting this November, its first 30-minute class promising to deliver quick and effective results.

The brand new extreme core program is a short high intensity workout meant to give leaner waistlines, more strength and flexibility, as well as improve overall performance.

HardCore targets all the supportive core muscles while keeping the spine in a stable position, therefore improving posture and balance, flattening the stomach, increasing performance in both everyday and athletic activities and decreasing risk of injuries.

With Fitness First’s HardCore, sacrificing hours from one’s hectic schedule to stay fit is no longer an issue. Those determined to lose weight, look good and feel better can squeeze this in during lunch time, afternoon breaks or any time of the day where they have half an hour to spare.

Providing more power and control in exercise sessions, HardCore is ideal for anyone seeking new challenges to enhance physical and mental well-being. Not just targeted for the truly active and highly energetic, fitness junkies of all levels can benefit from HardCore’s different progressions and options.

Try HardCore for yourself and kiss time-consuming weight loss plans goodbye! Sign up for HardCore now at any Fitness First branch near you.

Fitness First clubs are located in the following: ABS-CBN, SM Megamall, Fort Bonifacio, Platinum Alabang, Platinum RCBC, RSC-Makati and SM Mall of Asia.

Cohen's Program, Weight Loss and Wellness through Nutrition

Karen Gayle-Sison is a graduate of Cohen's program at Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre. She had experienced bad things during her college days because she was obese.



Thanks to Cohen(weight loss program) because she achieved the ideal weight for her body, age and lifestyle. Now she feels more confident and enjoys what she eats with proper nutrition.

Karen admits that she had a mindset of justifying that she is not fat alone. "I will always found somebody fatter than me"

But started to gain more weight when she was in college. "I would order 2-3 cups of rice and would eat on a regular basis" she confessed. The result gained her 20 pounds in as early as 2 terms.

Jamba Juice opens in SM City North Edsa The Block

Live Fruitfully! The world famous Jamba Juice opened up it's flagship store in SM City North Edsa The Block.



Jamba Juice SM City The Block North EDSA is the brand's fourth store in Southeast Asia and the first North of Metro Manila. At the end of the year the company aims to have 7 branches in total.

Soon there will also be branches in Robinsons Galleria and SM Megamall.

How long can a person survive without food?

Did you know that the average human will survive without air for three minutes, water for three days and food for three weeks - the rule of 3's (with some exceptions!)

What is Limbic Stress Assessment?

What if your body could tell you what it wants, what would it say?
Slow down? More exercise? Supplements? When it comes to optimum wellbeing, your body can tell you what it prefers.

The answer lies in a breakthrough in Limbic Stressor Assessment (LSA)

This NASA Technology bio-feedback testing system screens the body toxins such as heavy metals, parasites, fungi, bacteria, hormones, chemicals, pesticides, and food intolerance. It also measures nutritional needs and gives recommendations on how to balance the body back to health. Prevent disease before it happens!

Best Vegetarian Finds At Yuujin Japanese Cuisine

When I hear about Japanese Cuisines the first thing that comes to my mind is Tofu. Because there is no other place where you can find the finest tofu but in here. I got the chance to dine at Yuujin Japanese Cuisine at tasted the best vegetarian food they offer. Lucky to try their tofu based dishes.

Dermablend Endorser Gerald Anderson: Ready in Action

Meet & Greet Gerald Anderson was held on September 2, 2012 2PM at SM City North - Sm Hypermarket. Present during the event were fans such as Kimerald, Ashrald, Geraldnatics, Press and Dermablend family.

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By just buying 3 Dermablend Guava Tea Tree Soap you can get a FREE Soapdish + EcoBag + Meet & Greet Gerald Anderson! Before the event started Gerald serenaded the audience with a song.

Gerald is always ready in action. He just came from the Star Magic grand ball the night before then he went to SM North to meet his fans. During the meet and greet Gerald Anderson faces the press and answers questions about the status of his lovelife.

Diana Stalder at Ayala Avenue

Exercise and diet are not enough to keep the wrinkles away. I sometimes need a Facial Signature Treatment from Diana Stalder, the Skin Clinic that takes care the good looking and fresh faces celebrities the likes of Dimples Romana, Valene Montenegro, Yayo Aguila, Daiana Menezes, and many more.

I got the chance to experience Diana Stalder’s Signature Facial and Reaffirming Mask, these treatment is perfect for an oily skin type like mine. 

Get your medicines delivered hassle-free via City Delivery

City Delivery can now deliver medicines from The Generics Pharmacy. First time in the Philippines, customers can order from the usual counter and have their medicines delivered at their convenience. Now isn't that amazing!

The Immuvit Fearless Challenge Trail Run 2012 Leg 1

No Surrender. The Immuvit Fearless Challenge Trail Run 2012 Leg 1 was held at La Mesa Nature Reserve last August 26 participated by more or less 500 participants from the running community and outdoor enthusiasts as well.

Can Eating Too Much Meat Cause Diabetes?

A few months ago I went to an event because there will be a Free Pre-meal and Post-meal Blood Glucose Screening. I would want to know if I am a potential diabetic. I already forgot the exact term of the test results but mine says I am safe and no diabetes. I really do not have knowledge about this disease but since I learned that my father has diabetes it also became a reason why I went vegetarian. 

Your Wealth Goals. How Do You Keep On Track?

In photo: Mr. Mario Miranda, VP of BPI Asset Management and Trust Group; Ms. Celyn Sta. Ana, SVP and Retail Mortgage Head of BPI Family Savings Bank; Ms. Maria Theresa Javier, Group Head of 


BPI Asset Management; Mr. Noel Altamirano, VP and Division Head of Product Marketing of BPI Family Savings Bank at the booth of Bank of the Philippine Islands during the Money Summit and Wealth Expo at the Waterfront Cebu Hotel