Showing posts with label Health and Wellness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health and Wellness. Show all posts
Sep 18, 2023

Why Effective Mold Remediation Should Be Prioritized at Home or Office


Mold spores (especially indoors) could pose serious risks to people’s health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exposure to molds in the air could bring about ailments including sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, burning eyes, and skin rash. These could also be an immediate trigger for people with asthma, while immunocompromised ones and those with chronic lung disease may incur severe respiratory infections.

 

Why effective mold remediation should be prioritized at home or office

Apr 8, 2022

Cooldown the heat with the New Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel!



Keep your family extra cool and germ-free this summer season! Cooldown the heat with the new Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel!

The summer season is officially here which can only mean one thing: outdoor family fun for everyone! The hot weather pushes more families to have more quality time while cooling down—enjoying frozen treats at home, watching movies again at the cinemas, going on beach trips, or simply playing with one another outdoors.

But with the pandemic still not over, it’s going to be double the effort for parents as they keep their families safe not only from intense heat, but also from germs. Fortunately, both of these worries can be eased with the Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel which is perfect for the hot summer season!

Dermatologically tested and formulated with menthol and eucalyptus, the

Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel instantly soothes and calms the skin with long-lasting freshness and cooling sensation against the heat of the season! It also helps to fight 99.9% of disease-causing germs that thrive on the skin, all while retaining moisture with Avon’s Germ Defense + Moisture Lock Technology—leaving the skin moisturized all day long!


Since the lotion gel is lightweight and quick-absorbing, the skin won’t feel greasy or sticky, wherever the season takes you—whether you’re lounging at home, enjoying the beach, visiting the amusement park, spending time at the playground, or exploring the great outdoors!

Get ready to plunge into a hot new season and keep everybody in the family cool and germ-free with 400mL or 250mL available sizes. Shop for the Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel and more of your favorite Avon products at www.avonshop.ph or contact your local Avon representative.














Mar 25, 2022

How to Watch Out and Speak Out against Verbal Abuse


1 out of 4 or 25% of Filipinos, aged 15-49, is revealed to have experienced some form of violence during the ongoing health crisis. This includes verbal abuse, which has become a hidden battle faced by most women on a regular basis.

Verbal abuse can often be confusing not just for the survivors but also for the abusers because it manifests differently—gaslighting, judging, blaming, name-calling, condescension, and verbal threats, among others.

According to the  Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE), verbal abuse often contributes to psychological abuse experienced by women and can be penalized as a violation of RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.



The Invisible Battle: How to Watch Out and Speak Out against Verbal Abuse

 

“Violence in the homes is not ‘away pamilya’ and is everybody’s concern,” says GWAVE Executive Director, Sheema Bajana-Samson. People should be vigilant and watch out for signs of abuse through what is heard verbally and body language as well.”

 

GWAVE is one of many non-government organizations and independent agencies that helps rescue survivors by offering legal assistance and rehabilitation.


“We have survivors also accompany their fellow survivors in hearings, and they do home visitations to other survivors as a form of moral support towards each other.” continues Bajana-Samson. “We’re happy to share that we now have a number of survivors who are emotionally and psychologically ready to become advocates themselves.”

 

In celebration of International Women’s Month, and the advocacy to build a better world for women, Avon sounds the call to #SpeakOut, take a stand and be more self-aware to help others fight verbal and other forms of abuse.

Based on a global study of more than eight thousand women in eight countries, including the Philippines, found that one in five women are consistently subjected to verbal abuse by an intimate partner. Nearly two in five respondents aged 25-34 are experiencing potential signs of verbal abuse within their relationship - the highest amongst the age groups.

Avon Philippines PR and Communications Head, Marion Limlengco wants to encourage more Filipinos to join dialogues and be more aware of this silent battle that has been affecting more women than actually perceived.
“Filipinas are very resilient women, but it turns out, there are some of us who are going through such invisible battles and we don’t even know it. That is why we are tapping a platform where we can freely discuss this issue with no holds barred while still centering on positivity and freedom of expression.”

 

Avid podcast listeners can also look forward to collaborations with popular podcasters:

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Everyone is also invited to catch Avon’s collaboration with the live-streaming app, Kumu, where viewers can enjoy talks, performances, and fun challenges—all to foster awareness on verbal abuse and raise funds on behalf of Avon’s partner organizations that help abuse survivors. Here’s the full lineup:

  • #SpeakOut Dialogues with Women (March 25 via @kumunityheroes)
  • #Speakout Kumunity Challenge (March 28 to April 3)
  • #SpeakOut Fundraising Livestream (March 30)
  • #SpeakOut Dialogues For All (April 4 via @kumunityheroes)

People are also encouraged to support the cause through our fundraising items like the #SpeakOut Avon True Color Lipstick, Women Empowerment Umbrella, Evita Watch, and Self-love Accessory set available on avonshop.ph where part of the proceeds will be donated to partner organizations including Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE), Ing Makababaying Aksyon (IMA) Foundation, and Luna Legal Resources Center for Women and Children.“Through these fundraising efforts, we hope to spark courage and reinforce a sense of community so that no one could feel alone or neglected in their individual battles. It’s time we shed light on this invisible crisis and we can effectively do that only if and when we #SpeakOut.” concludes Limlengco.

It’s time to redefine a culture where everyone becomes more accountable for the words being said so that no form of abuse—verbal or otherwise—will be tolerated nor pushed against others.

Follow Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for more updates on the scheduled dates of all podcasts and Kumu livestreams and join the dialogues against Verbal Abuse. Shop for your favorite Avon products at www.avonshop.ph or contact your local Avon representative.


Mar 17, 2022

Ensure Gold's Newest Plant-Based Nutrition Supplement to launch Exclusively on Shopee

Having a healthier lifestyle is not an easy task. It's about making sure everything you do, and take is still aligned with your goals, and being consistent is the key. That's why Abbott is here to help you make healthier choices not just for your family, but for yourself! Kaya naman #AlagangAbbott ka talaga with Ensure Gold's NEW plant-based and high nutritional value supplement and is launching exclusively on Shopee




Abbott is here to help you achieve a healthier life with the launch of Ensure Gold's newest plant-based supplement, only on Shopee's Brand Spotlight this March 18



And get this bundle on SHOPEE EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH: Ensure Gold HMB Almond 850g Bundle of 3 For Adult Nutrition for is Complete with high nutritional value and muscle mass building, Ensure Gold HMB Almond is a plant-based supplement sourced from Soy, Rice, and Quinoa. Buy now!

Abbott's latest plant-based Ensure Gold product is what you need to help keep yourself and your loved ones strong with its muscle mass-building nutrients.



New Ensure's 1st Plant-based Nutrition

  • HMB (β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate)
  • Protein from Soy, Rice, and Quinoa
  • Loaded with 28 Vitamins and Minerals
  • Suitable for those with Lactose intolerant because it is low in Lactose.
  • Vegetarian-friendly

Discover the latest products, exclusive bundle deals, and exciting discounts from Abbott's Official Store featured at Shopee's Brand Spotlight!

Well-Being Programs for Employees are a key asset for companies during pandemic – Avon PH

Being in a global health crisis for more than two years has unraveled the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional work setup.

In a bid to curb the negative effects of the “new normal”, Avon Philippines updated employee health benefits to include a pilot program for mental health—and the company is now reaping the benefits.

In 2021, the number one relationship selling company in the Philippines introduced the Mindnation program to Avon associates. The program allows staff to book sessions with a professional psychologist, and attend webinars and programs that address mental health concerns.

After almost a year, these programs have gained high well-being scores in their recent internal survey from employees who have taken part in the program. “Avon takes a genuine interest in their employees’ well-being,” according to one of the feedback.

Well-Being Programs for Employees are a key asset for companies during pandemic – Avon PH

Avon Philippines has seen improvement in their attrition rate compared to the past year, bucking the global trend of turnovers that have been going on since the start of the pandemic.

In acknowledging how this global crisis is affecting people differently, it only became apparent that we must provide the personalized support needed by employees so that they can continue to perform at their best, says Jan Pambid, Director for People Culture & Organization of Avon PH & APAC.

Aside from providing mental health support, additional COVID-19 medical coverage has also been put in place, providing financial aid for employees should they get hospitalized during infection.

Overall, the new mental and well-being benefits were the latest in the company’s string of internal program pivots during the pandemic, which includes service awards and virtual regional mentorship opportunities with Asia Pacific leaders and talents.

In recognition of its internal initiatives, Avon Philippines has been certified as a Top Employer for a second straight year by the global authority in recognizing excellence in People Practices—Top Employers Institute—which held its annual Certification Celebration event last January.

The Top Employer Institute has certified over 1,800 organizations in more than 120 countries and regions, which creates a positive impact on the lives of more than 8 million employees globally.

The positive feedback from our employees only proves that investing in their wellbeing is more than just a corporate responsibility,” adds Razvan Diratian, Avon Philippines’ General Manager. We hope to continue in providing support for our and associates in the next years to come.


Mar 15, 2022

How Do You Prioritize Your Family's Nutrition?


How Do You Prioritize Your Family's Nutrition? This is a bit of a challenge especially if you have kids who are picky eaters, and other members of the family who are always on the go and want everything quick because of their work schedule. Sometimes, even I go for short-cuts like fast-food and delivery or quick meal-prep and this makes me feel guilty too knowing that they lack nutritional value. So, to sustain my family's nutritional needs, I make sure that they always get their daily dose of, milk loaded with vitamins, minerals and other needed essentials.

For kids aged 3 and up, Enfagrow plays a role in ensuring every family member is equipped with the proper nutrients for all-around nutrition. 


Enfagrow AII NuraPro Four Powdered Milk Drink for 3+ years old:  First and only staged milk in the Philippines with the natural, easy-to-digest benefits of pure A2 milk together with the brain-building nutrients for your child's holistic development. Click and Buy Now!

Enfagrow A+ Four NuraPro Powdered Milk Drink for 3+ Years Old: First and only formula that contains a brain-boosting combination with superior levels of DHA to support your child's IQ and EQ development for a holistic smart child. Click to Buy Now!

Adults need milk too, that's why ProVital Immuna Plus 480g Adult Nutritional Beverage is also included on my list.  Provital Immuna Plus is designed to help strengthen your immune system so you can stay healthy and live life to the fullest! It is a nutritious milk scientifically formulated for adults 50 years and above, containing ingredients to support the immune system. Click to Buy Now!

Get all-around nutrition for the whole family with Enfagrow at Shopee's first mega-sale of the year, 3.15 Consumer Day

Celebrate you and treat yourself with your favorite brands at Shopee's 3.15 Consumer Day. From March 3 to March 15, check the Shopee app and enjoy an all-out shopping experience with deals and discounts such as ₱0 min. spend,  ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily. 

TODAY, March 15, Get to enjoy exciting discounts up to 34% off!

Jan 27, 2022

Quaker Strong Bootcamp Challenge

 Power up your 2022 health and fitness goals with this online bootcamp



New year means new health goals for many Filipinos, which sometimes range from observing a healthier diet, reaching a fitness target, or simply finding the right exercise for you. If you haven’t gotten to listing down what you want to commit this year, don’t worry as it’s never too late to start or continue what you’ve accomplished so far!

To kick off a healthier 2022, Quaker, the world’s No. 1 oatmeal brand, will be having its first ever Quaker Strong Bootcamp Challenge from January 31 to February 6, 2022. These sessions aim to help you go beyond your comfort zones and jumpstart your health and fitness goals.

Every day, Quaker Philippines will be hosting free classes via zoom with your favorite local fitness studios and instructors. Ride the beat with Ride Revolution on January 31, February 5 and February 6.. Work up a sweat with TMS on February 2, Saddle Row on February 3 and Flyweight Boxing on February 4.


 


To join, register and sign up via https://bit.ly/QuakerStrongBootcampSignups by February 5. Early class registrants will receive a Quaker Strong pack which includes nutritious snacks for you to munch on pre- or post-workout; while another 100 who first complete the Quaker Strong Bootcamp Bingo Challenge, get a chance to take home exclusive Quaker merchandise.

 

Keep up your health and fitness goals by complementing your daily workouts with Quaker Oats! For over 140 years, Quaker has been filling homes with great-tasting oats which helps provide your body the right amount of nutrients you need to sustain your energy so you can be Quaker strong! Quaker oats contain up to 7x more fiber* to support digestion, 1.7x more protein* for muscle growth and maintenance of, and Beta-Glucan for heart health.

 For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/QuakerOatsPhilippines.

 

Dec 16, 2021

Want to Live a Plant-Powered Lifestyle this 2022? Here's an Easy Way to Start

Want to Live a Plant-Powered Lifestyle this 2022? Here's an Easy Way to Start 

 

The new year is almost here — a time to reflect and make positive changes to your lifestyle. This is the perfect chance to look back on your wellness, and how your environment highly affects your mood and happiness.

As another year ends, an opportunity to shift your lifestyle unfolds. Why not consider a plant-powered lifestyle? It has a lot of benefits not just for your physical wellbeing but also for your mental health. Apart from the many benefits that you can experience from a sustainable lifestyle, it’s also another way of giving back to Mother Nature especially when you support products that are plant powered.

 If you’re on the lookout for ways to be more eco-conscious and shift to a plant-powered lifestyle this 2022, it’s easy to start with small changes in your everyday life. It can even be as simple as choosing beauty products that not only help you feel good about yourself but is good for the environment as well. Especially since a lot of popular beauty products are already being made with plant-based ingredients.

One trending plant ingredient is Blue Ginger, or Galangal, which has been use for centuries in Asia in cooking and medicine. Blue ginger comes with a wide range of benefits, especially for hair care. It contains properties that help remove impurities from your hair, cleanse, and revitalize strands. But only a few brands have explored this powerful plant. Good thing, this year’s MEGA Beauty Awards eco-friendly winner, Herbal Essences bio:renew already includes a variant with blue ginger among its wide range of plant-powered haircare line so you can actually already try it out.

Herbal Essences bio:renew Revitalising Blue Ginger & Micellar Shampoo
Herbal Essences bio:renew Revitalising Blue Ginger & Micellar Shampoo 

The Herbal Essences bio:renew Revitalising Blue Ginger & Micellar Shampoo contains real Blue Ginger, as certified by plant experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It’s made to refresh your strands, remove impurities, and make them feel smoother from root to tip, you would want to touch your hair so often you #CantUnfeelIt. You also get to enjoy an amazing plant-powered shower with a scent experience of blue ginger, floral bouquets, and clean musk. Herbal Essences bio:renew Blue Ginger and Micellar Shampoo is paraben-free, silicone-free, and colorant-free. Plus, it’s also color-safe and pH-balanced, crafted to be safe for color-treated hair.

Start your shift to a plant-powered lifestyle by switching to Herbal Essences. Not only will you be giving your hair extra care, but Mother Nature as well. Herbal Essences bio:renew collection are made from real botanicals with 0% parabens, silicones, glutens and colorants. Your hair will feel so healthy, you won’t be able to unfeel it.

Achieve a more sustainable lifestyle this 2022  through small changes and experience good hair days you can’t unfeel when you shop Herbal Essences through Lazada or Shopee.

Dec 9, 2021

AIA Philippines Brings Community Together Through Live Better Expo

AIA Philippines Brings Community Together Through Live Better Expo


Since 2017, the Live Better Expo has been an experiential platform for the recently rebranded AIA Philippines (formerly AIA Philam Life) to fulfill its promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives.

This year, AIA Philippines brings the Live Better Expo online, sharing tips and insights on how Filipinos can live healthy everyday through its Brand Ambassadors Gary Valenciano, Solenn Heussaff, Nico Bolzico, Raymond Gutierrez, Wil Dasovich, and Anton del Rosario.

Together with its bancassurance arm, BPI AIA, AIA Philippines will have experts talking about different aspects of wellness such as fitness, nutrition, including financial health in panel discussions where the audience can ask questions freely.

“Our goal is to encourage more Filipinos to live better, and AIA Philippines and BPI AIA are in the best position to help them achieve that,” stated Leo Tan, Chief Marketing Officer of AIA Philippines. “With the recent launch of our My AIA platform where our Total Health Solution ecosystem can be accessed, we can help them be their healthiest, no matter what their health starting line may be.”

The Live Better Expo 2021 will happen on December 11, 2021, from 9am to 12noon exclusively on Facebook Live. While the online event is open to everyone, viewers who register will get a chance to win premium Masterclass subscriptions, Apple watches, and a home-gym setup worth PHP50,000. Click here to Register! 

The expo is made up of three segments: Live Better, Protect Better, and Get Better, rich with sharing and expert advice to help Filipinos live healthy everyday–especially important this Christmas as they celebrate the joy of healthy living with family and friends. With Filipinos spending Christmas last year away from loved ones, many are looking forward to celebrating with their families again this year–and nothing is more important than being in the peak of health for a safe celebration. And AIA Philippines aims to jumpstart this celebration on an enlightening note with the expo.

For Live Better, the audience will be treated to hacks and tricks to have a healthier lifestyle and prevent being sick. In Protect Better, they’ll be listening in on tips to achieve financial freedom while debunking life insurance myths. 

The event will be concluded with the Get Better segment, where recovery challenges during the pandemic will be discussed. The segment will also talk about breast cancer–the journey to recovery, developments on treatment, and advice on staying mentally well while going through this illness.

“As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe, taking care of our health has never been more important. Wellness is no longer just a buzzword but a reality that we all strive to achieve in these challenging times,” shares Kelvin Ang, AIA Philippines Chief Executive Officer. “As we launch tools that will help more Filipinos live better—through Total Health Solution found in My AIA—we are able to mentor them as they go through their wellness journey. Live Better now serves as the platform from which we can better communicate how these all come together and bring to life our purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”

Live Better Expo 2021 on December 11, 2021, 9am to 12noon exclusively on Facebook LiveClick here to Register! 

For more information visit AIA Philippines’ Facebook page, or email customerservice.ph@aia.com, or call (02) 8528-2000.



Sep 6, 2021

Living With It Sweetly: Healthy Ways to Control Your Diabetes

 

Living With It Sweetly: Healthy Ways to Control Your Diabetes


Diabetes has been a bitter pill to swallow, particularly for countries affected by the rising number of cases every year. In 2019, approximately 463 million adults (20-79 years) were living with this chronic metabolic disease, characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels; by 2045, this will rise to 700 million, according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

 

A similar trend is also happening in the Philippines. In 2020, deaths due to Type 2 diabetes mellitus or adult diabetes ranked fourth at 37,265 after heart disease (99,680), cancer (62,289), and cerebrovascular diseases (59,736), as revealed by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data.

However, having diabetes does not mean you can never have a healthy, everyday life.

 

Working closely with your doctor can help you manage diabetes, and you can also start focusing on some critical changes in your daily life. Here are some ways to manage your blood sugar levels, as listed by the Department of Health (DOH).

 

Keep yourself active. Despite being inside your home most of the time due to existing lockdowns and community quarantines, staying active is crucial to help control your blood sugar levels. A little cardio can be a big help, no need to push yourself to do hardcore workouts.

 

Workout at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes each session. Not only can it help you bring down your blood sugar levels, but it can also help you lose some extra pounds, increase your endorphins (happy hormones) and ease stress.

 

Manage your stress. Getting stressed when you have diabetes will do you no good. When you’re stressed, your blood sugar levels go up. That is why it pays to relieve your stress by doing hobbies that relax you and doing some breathing exercises or yoga.

 

Quit Smoking. Smoking is harmful to your health, especially if you have diabetes. In addition, it may trigger other health problems, such as heart disease, eye disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Smoking also can make it harder to exercise. If you’re a smoker, consult with your doctor about the ways to quit.

 

Maintain normal blood pressure. Since hypertension puts a person at high risk of cardiovascular disease, primarily associated with diabetes, reliable blood pressure monitoring and control is highly advised. Seek your doctor’s advice on proper management.

 

Eat healthy. Eating healthy food is crucial when you have diabetes. Do not skip or delay meals since it causes fluctuations in blood sugar levels. It also pays to eat more fiber-rich foods like vegetables and cut down on salt. Drinking alcohol, on the other hand, must be avoided. Dietary guidelines recommend no more than two drinks for men and not more than one drink per day for women.

 

‘Eating Sweets? Still Possible’

When it comes to eating sweets, it is advised to avoid simple sugars like cakes and chocolates. But it does not mean that you can’t let anything sweet pass your lips again. Instead, have complex carbohydrates like rice, pasta, cereals, and fresh fruits. 

 

You can use some alternative sweeteners now available in nearby drugstores nationwide. For instance, Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and services provider,  offers Sweet Via, a sweetener from a natural source with amazing health benefits.

 

Sweet Via is made with stevia, a natural substitute for sugar, derived from the leaves of a small perennial green shrub. Anyone who suffers from blood sugar disorders or who needs to limit their caloric intake should know about the remarkable properties of stevia. It is an accepted sugar substitute that can contribute to weight management and improved caloric control.[1]

 

Aside from stevia, Sweet Via contains Inulin, a natural soluble dietary fiber from a chicory plant that promotes digestive health. It acts as food for good bacteria in the colon. Studies also suggest that Inulin aids in keeping blood sugar levels low.[2]

 

Free from artificial additives, Sweet Via turns sweets into a treat without the guilt. It is also a perfect sweetener for not only for people with diabetes but also perfect for weight watchers and those who want to cut down on their sugar or calorie intake. 

 

Sweet Via is now available in leading drugstores nationwide and online shopping platforms, such as Shopee and Lazada. This product comes in a box containing 10 sachets. Each sachet contains 1g of the sweetener, equivalent to 2 teaspoons of sugar. It instantly sweetens any beverage and food recipe minus the guilt and harmful effects of too much sugar.

 

This product is just one of the many other organic health and wellness products offered by Santé, known for developing a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are designed to improve people’s quality of life so they can live more and do more.

 

To learn more about Santé, visit its website at santebarley.com.  



[1] Elkins, R. Stevia, Nature’s Sweetener. Woodland Publishing, Inc., Pleasant Grove, UT, 1997

[2] Gibson, G.R. and Delzenne, N. Inulin and Oligofructose, New Scientific Developments.Nutrition Today, Volume 43, Number 2, March/April 2008

Jun 18, 2021

Discover the Advanced Way to Relieve Cough in Just 3 Days!

With the threat of the pandemic still very much present in the country, a simple cough is enough to cause heightened anxiety these days because it is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. Unlike before where this matter was usually taken lightly by most, the current situation has people rushing to find a solution when the first signs of a cough arise.

 


Discover the Advanced Way to Relieve Cough in Just 3 Days!

Coughs are our bodies’ natural response to expel unwanted organisms from our lungs caused by allergies, irritants, asthma, and the most common of all, viruses. Although coughs caused by common viruses go away in time, it's better to treat them as soon as possible and equip our bodies with added immunity for faster recovery.

 

In the Philippines, only one cough medicine combines the trusted formulation of Solmux with an essential mineral for faster recovery: Solmux Advance, the only one with Zinc! This unique and powerful combination of Carbocisteine and Zinc is proven effective to reduce cough bouts in as fast as 3 days, compared to the usual 10 to 14 days of recovery. The addition of Zinc to Carbocisteine not only liquifies sticky phlegm, but also improves the body’s immunity for faster recovery from cough.

 

Carbocisteine is scientifically proven to treat cough with phlegm and other respiratory tract disorders, and have properties that inhibit viruses and bacteria, making it more difficult for microorganisms to cause infections. The right levels of Zinc, on the other hand, can help speed up recovery from infections like the common cold through its action on immunity. It also activates white blood cells to help the body fight off viruses including coronaviruses.

 

Given the continued increase in COVID-19 cases every day plus the occurrence of other viral respiratory infections, Filipinos can protect themselves and their loved ones with a more advanced 2-in-1 solution for faster cough relief.

May 19, 2021

PhilCare bringing First Home Care Telemonitoring Service for COVID-19 Patients

 Amid the influx of COVID-19 patients in hospitals, PhilCare -- one of the Philippines’ most preferred health maintenance organizations (HMO) -- has launched the country’s first-ever service that aims to provide the utmost care for COVID-positive patients without leaving their homes.



PhilCare is now offering COVID Home Care Telemonitoring, an exclusive online consultation service for members who tested positive for the viral disease. 

PhilCare bringing First Home Care Telemonitoring Service for COVID-19 Patients

It allows affected members to receive advice from PhilCare’s Home Care doctors through video call, thus saving them from the need to visit the hospital and from spreading the disease, given there are now more infectious variants. It also saves their loved ones from possibly getting infected.

Based on the PhilCare CQ Wellness Index, which was conducted during the first lockdowns in 2020, seven out of ten Filipinos said that they were afraid to go to a hospital or clinic for fear of contracting COVID-19. Interestingly, nine out of ten said that they were afraid of a “second wave” of the virus. 

COVID-19 cases in the Philippines began resurging last March, a year after the World Health Organization declared the pandemic.

Concerned patient-members will need to have with them a copy of their COVID-positive confirmatory RT-PCR or antigen test results to avail of the service. It also has to be indicated whether they have mild or moderate symptoms, or are asymptomatic.

Mild COVID-19 symptoms include the following: 1) fever below 37.8°C, 2) loss of sense of smell or taste, 3) muscle aches and headaches, 4) sore throat or runny nose, 5) absence of marked breathlessness, and 5) normal or fairly normal appetite.

Moderate COVID-19 symptoms, meanwhile, include the following: 1) more troublesome cough than those with mild symptoms, 2) fever of at least 37.8°C, 3) breathlessness during exercise or walking up the stairs, 4) slight soreness in coughing, 5) feeling tired, but still able to move comfortably, and 6) eating impeded by breathing.

Concerned members may, then, avail of this service by accessing DigiMed PLUS via PhilCare’s website at www.philcare.com.ph and clicking “Member Gateway” under the Gateway menu. Members registered in the Member Gateway may then log-in, while unregistered PhilCare members just need to sign-up.

Once inside the Member Gateway, members should select “DigiMed PLUS,” then onto “Do Digital Consult.” Afterward, they should select “COVID Home Care Telemonitoring” to set an appointment with a doctor for a video consultation, then indicate “COVID Positive Telemonitoring” as their chief complaint before confirming their respective requests.

“We recognize how difficult it has been for many of our fellow Filipinos, especially those positive with COVID-19, to get the medical care they need with the emergency rooms becoming crowded and our healthcare system becoming overwhelmed. Our aim for the COVID Home Care Telemonitoring is to help alleviate that burden and provide Filipinos with the same quality of care possible without leaving home,” said PhilCare President and CEO Jaeger L. Tanco.

“The ability for people to engage with doctors quickly and seamlessly through smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets mark a significant shift in modern healthcare. This venture is not just about helping solve health concerns but doing it as fast and as efficient as possible with the technology as the driver,” he added.

The COVID Home Care Telemonitoring is just one of the services under PhilCare’s new Home Care umbrella of services, which includes its Home Care Medical Service and its MedHub Mobile clinics, open to both PhilCare members and non-members.

The Home Care Medical Service makes PhilCare the first HMO in the country to offer services such as laboratory, ECG, chest x-ray, and even COVID-19 testing (RT-PCR and antigen) right at your doorstep.

Mobile MedHub, meanwhile, is PhilCare’s clinic on wheels that aims to bring medical consultation services closer to homes and offices within Metro Manila. Aside from consults, the MedHub Mobile clinics also offer basic annual physical examination (APE), ECG, pap smear, drug testing, and onsite vaccination.

“We are thankful to have launched the PhilCare CQ Wellness Index last year because it enabled us to better respond to the medical needs, not just of our members, but more importantly, of the general populace. The findings of this groundbreaking study on the state of health and wellness of Filipinos amid the pandemic drove us to develop new programs that address their concerns in this crisis,” Tanco said.

Feb 23, 2021

#Reinvent Wellness With Globe At Home

#Reinvent Wellness With Globe At Home

FB Live event on Feb 27, Saturday 10AM


On February 27, enjoy a fun fitness weekend featuring your celebrities at Reinvent Wellness @ Home: A Virtual Fitfest for All!


Hop on the Globe At Home Facebook page starting at 10 AM for a day full of exciting and insightful activities that highlight the importance of holistic wellness, which takes into account the overall health of the body, mind, and spirit.

Happening on the same day at 4:00 pm, join Coach Kyla Cho from Electric Studio, the country’s first indoor cycling boutique, as she leads an exclusive spinning class—BLACKPINK-style! Make sure to visit the official event page at glbe.co/WellnessAtHome and click Going for more details!
That’s not all! Globe At Home subscribers can also join the Electric Studio raffle promo where one lucky winner will take home their very own indoor cycling bike plus three months UNLI class access to Electric Studio! 250 subscribers will also win a 7-day UNLI pass to classes to kick start their fitness journey. 
To join, just register through the Globe At Home app. Promo ends on February 24 and the winner will be announced on February 27 during the Facebook live event!
 
Being part of exclusive events like this is one of the many perks and rewards of being a Globe At Home subscriber on top of a fast and reliable internet connection. If you wish to know more about Globe At Home’s offerings, go to shop.globe.com.ph for more details!