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
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!
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How to Watch Out and Speak Out against Verbal Abuse
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.
“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:
- Adulting with Joyce Pring, (March 25 via Spotify)
- Camp Confidence Radio Podcast with Ayn Bernos and Rizza Lana-Sebastian, (March 30 via Spotify and YouTube)
- The Eve's Drop Podcast feat. Delamar Arias, Monica Francesca Tobias, and Gelli Victor with special guest, Ms. Universe 2015 and Avon Intimate Apparel ambassador, Pia Wurtzbach (March 30 via Spotify)
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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.
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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 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.
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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
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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 |
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
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
#Reinvent Wellness With Globe At Home
#Reinvent Wellness With Globe At Home
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