Smart Habits to Help You Manage PMS Symptoms

Red dot,

Aunt Flo,

Code red,

Girl flu...

Whatever you call your monthly visitor, the pain and inconveniences that come with it are just the same, tho at varying levels and depending on one's threshold for pain. And whoever mentioned that having a period is such a pain, we’re with you.

While there’s no single cause of PMS and it’s a combination of many different factors from a low level of the hormone serotonin, thyroid dysfunction, poor or imbalanced nutrition, stress, environmental pollution, and lack of sleep, it’s a condition that reveals an imbalance in the body.  

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome or (PMS) occurs during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, a naturally occurring period immediately after an egg is released from the ovary and lasts from day 14 through day 28 of a normal menstrual cycle. While this is the duration where terrible mood swings, irritability, bloating, and other hosts of unpleasant physical manifestations happens, there are WAYS TO MANANGE PMS and making it less disruptive with good healthy habits as the beginning.

Diet

• ·Eat leafy greens and fruits. Go for the red, orange, greens and yellows! These add vitamins and minerals into your diet and this is exactly what your body needs. Take a little bit of the bad stuff and take good food in.
•  Water is crucial. If you are not a fan of water, flavored water will do but keep it natural. Lemons, limes, and cucumber slices are great. It reduces bloating and aids in digestion.
• Calcium helps. Yogurt, milk, soy products, and low-fat cheese are all rich in calcium and can reduce PMS symptoms.
• You need Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a natural supplement that boosts the immune system helping you to fight the pain. It’s naturally found in foods like sardines, oysters, and salmon.
• Have nuts or go nuts! Skip the chips and snack on unsalted nuts instead. Nuts make you feel full for a longer time decreasing your need to eat more within the day. This makes you feel less bloated.
• Complex carbs stabilized your mood. Mood swings hurt relationships and you can definitely manage your mood swings to make you feel relaxed and in control. It also manages your cravings (and as you know, cravings make us go crazy too!). Try sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, lentils, potatoes, and unprocessed oats.
•  Take iron to fight anemia. You lose blood every month and you need to replenish that to avoid anemia. Lean, red meat is rich in iron. Just be sure to cut away the fat before cooking.

Exercise

•  Go for a walk. Walking is a low-intensity exercise that uses your extra energy without making you exhausted and prompts you to breathe in more air, refreshing your body system. No wonder people like walking when they want to think. Walking is not tiring, it is actually relaxing!
• Yoga and stretching help! Make yoga your relief therapy and you’ll be surprised with how calm and relaxed you will be. Some say it’s nice to just be lazy on your red days but if you’re feeling bloated, being stagnant won’t help. You have to do the flow to improve your body’s blood circulation because yoga is incredibly soothing for cramps and hormone-induced moodiness.

Manage Stress

• ·We need a little help from our friends. Friends always make us feel better and having them around when your PMSing offers a little comfort. Do activities together even if it’s as simple as watching a movie or playing game boards.
• · Hang out with your special someone. Our reproductive years last about 2.5 decades of our life. It is important to share with him how you feel when you have your period for him to better understand you. By explaining what you feel and how you feel (even if the mood swings and sudden meltdowns are hard to explain), he’ll be able to at least help you by listening and performing some easy tasks.
•  Write a journal and take time to enjoy activities that you enjoy. And while you’re at it, calendar your period so you know when to expect to have PMS again.

While it may seem that you’ll need medication in order to make PMS a whole lot easier for you, remember that balancing of hormones might be more effective instead of psychoactive drugs. Incorrect treatment leads to frustration and distress – both of which can be avoided by playing it right.  

When it comes to your sanitary pad, choose something that will make you feel lighter and a whole lot better! I am happy to share with you this proudly pinoy -made product. It's everything that you need for a #PossitvelyBetter management of PMS. I've been using it for a year now, and it never fails to comfort me every time.

Jeunesse Anion is enhanced w/ anion strip that helps to reduce odor and bacteria so you can look forward to longer hours of freshness without the worries. 

Different variants are available depending on what fits your flow:

Jeunesse Anion Ultra Day Pad: Stay active and protected without worries even on heavy days

Jeunesse Anion Ultra Night Pad: Gives you protection for medium days while you sleep

Jeunesse Anion Panty Liner: Keeps you fresh and protected even during very light days

Jeunesse Anion Ultra Day Non-Wing: Gives you protection for medium days that are less active

Jeunesse Anion All Night Pad: Gives you maximum protection for heavy flow red days while you sleep

Available at Watsons, Mercury Drug Stores, and other leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide, Jeunesse Anion also offers ultra day non-wing, ultra day pad, ultra night pad, all-night pad, and panty liner to help every woman to go through their period with ease and comfort.  For hassle-free shopping with the convenience of free delivery straight to your doorstep, visit www.lazada.com.ph and www.shopee.ph.

Wellgold International Inc. distributes Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkin and Liners and currently available at Watsons, selected Mercury Drug and South Star Drug outlets, SM department store’s health and beauty section, Robinson’s Supermarket and selected department stores, Shopwise, Rustan’s Supermarket, Waltermart, Landmark Department Store, PCX stores, selected Metro Gaisano outlets, plus other selected stores in Visayas and Mindanao. You can also purchase online with free delivery via www.lazada.com.ph. For more health tips, visit www.jeunesseanion.com and follow Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Jeunesse Anion. For inquiries, email: wellgoldinternational@gmail.com or call (02) 4701294.

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Bloga X City of Dreams (The Nobu Hotel in my Dreams)

Staying at the posh Nobu Hotel in the City of Dreams is one of the best perks you enjoy as a delegate of Blogapalooza- the biggest annual gathering of v/bloggers, content creators and influencers in the country today.

I  must say that aside from the power-packed sessions and exciting collaborations at the Grand Ballroom, THIS is one of my motivations for signing up to Bloga! Who wouldn't want to indulge in Nobu's well -appointed, Japanese inspired hotel rooms , honey? 

Our 36 sqm. room comes complete with two ultra-comfortable queen-sized beds, 47 inch LED TV, a fully stocked mini bar (which i dare not touch! 👅) a safe, iron and ironing board (yes, tumatanggap po ako ng palansahin! lels) Natura Bisse bath amenities, hair blower, hot and cold shower , soft bath towels , sosyal robes and more!

This year, Joyce and I are sharing the room with three equally  gorgeous bloggers from Bacolod -Mia, Dhadha and Glady -who were so nice to save the window-side bed for us.

SoxBloggers X Negrense Bloggers X Blogapalooza

While we enjoy a breathtaking view of the City of Dreams Promenade from our room in 2511 South, I know I will not forgive myself if I let the opportunity to try the Nobu pool just pass. So wake up early the next morning I did and prayed that the whole place will be left for just me and Joyce to enjoy! 

True enough, apart from the pool keeper, we were the onliest people around! The last time I braved wearing a bikini was like ten years ago so here's a good chance for me to try and rock that look again. Besides, you don't get to enjoy the grandeur that is City of Dreams everyday , so slay!

A quick dip in their 4-ft deep pool and a few snaps (thanks to my Baby Joyce) are enough to satisfy the kid and the blogger in me. It's time to enroll to a stomach enhancement program at the famed Nobu Restaurant. Will be parking a separate blog for this. In the meantime, let me leave you to this mouthwatering serving of prolly the best tasting french toast I've ever tasted so far.

NOBU HOTEL MANILA
City of Dreams Manila, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard,
Entertainment City, Parañaque 1701, Manila, Philippines
Email: guestservices@cod-manila.com
Telephone: +632 800-8080
Website: http://www.nobuhotelmanila.com/

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#BlogaPalooza #BlogaXSoxbloggers

#ChixandTell #EverydaywithChix

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Bloga X Philippine Air Lines

26 October 2018. 

Thank God it's Friday for the Soxbloggers and I were over the top excited for our trip to the big City to take part in what prolly is the biggest gathering of v/bloggers, content creators and influencers in the country today : #ConnectedByBlogapalooza! 

Bags packed , gadgets in, we tow in a row ready to check in for our Gensan -Manila flight courtesy of the event's official carrier : Philippine Air Lines, only to be told that we were on the wait list and that "...chances are high that you can't get on board  because of circumstances beyond our control..." I can barely hear the attendant while he was mouthing those words. My bubble thoughts were saying "call the blogamomma!"

It appeared that there was a change of aircraft (to a smaller one) for this particular flight and the airline giant can only do so much to accommodate all the paying passengers (read: sponsored flight po kami! ☺) Thankfully, Ace Gapuz- the supergirl behind Blogapalooza- immediately came to our rescue upon learning this turn of events. And so while she busied herself summoning all her PAL fairies  and doing  wonders to haul our arses to Manila, the Soxbees and I, with  hopeful hearts, tried to relax and waited for some good news.

The check-in area is ours to own! Smile bisan kulba!

Being the self-proclaimed proxy mother hen of the Soxbloggers' Team Blogapalooza, I told my babies that if we were not to fly that day, we might as well cancel our attendance (Options are, we fly out the day after -that's Bloga Day! Ugh- or we board the Ges-Ilo-Mnl flight which was bound to take off in less than 3 hours, God willing.) So after laying down our cards to Ace, the waiting, double with jack stone playing, continued. Tik. Tok. Tik. Tok. 

A few minutes and some fast lunch from the airport cafeteria after, my phone buzzed. It's the Blogamomma. We are taking the Ges-Ilo-Mnl flight real quick! Whooooooaaa! A slight deviation from the original plan but nothing that we can't embrace with much excitement. After all, we are stepping foot on the land of Dinagyang Festival! Iloilo here we come!

A quick grouphie with the Captain and his Crew before deplaning. 

Thank you for flying us safely, @Flypal!

To make the long story short, we made the most of our fleeting visit to Iloilo City: dropped by their tourism booth , snapped some shots, delighted ourselves with the festival head dresses and hurried off to the departure area for our seamless flight to Manila. We missed the famous La Paz Batchoy tho! 

Ari kami di sa Iloilo! Makaon kami ka batchoy!

Good thing, there were treats in the sky to keep our tummies from grumbling! (teehee) Afterall, a cup of coffee fixes everything! Lol! 

This slice of banana chocolate chip cake and cup of coffee tell me everything is gonna be okay.

More often than not, adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one (Hans Selye). Am I glad to have patient and grateful people around me! Oh how I love my #SoxBees family!

Thank you Philippine Air Lines, truly, you are the heart of the Filipinos! ❤

#ConnecteDSoxbloggers #BlogaXPhilippineAirlines

#BlogaPalooza #BlogaXSoxbloggers

#ChixandTell #EverydaywithChix

#PhilippineAirLines

Piolo Pascual on Keeping His Promises

A promise is given when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do and Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual a.k.a Piolo Pascual- the actor, film producer, singer , model and celebrity heartthrob whom we all know- knows just that. 

Piolo is not only known for his impeccable talent and oozing charm. He is also known to be one of the most admired names in the industry knowing how well he keeps his relationship with his son, his family and friends. He believes that relationships are built on promises. The promise to love, to care, to secure, to protect as well as to provide.

Be that as it may be, when financial troubles arise, bringing such promises to life becomes a challenge.

HOW YOU MANAGE YOUR FINANCES MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Piolo shares, “Like any other person, I want to give my family the best life possible. I am a man of my word, that’s why I work hard and seize every opportunity that comes my way, but more than just earning money, it’s how you manage your finances that makes a difference. Fortunately, I have the guidance and help of one very special lady: my very own sister, Chiqui Pascual-Gonzales, who also happens to be my Sun Life Advisor.”

Chiqui has been instrumental in ensuring that his dreams for his family will all come true. “It’s a partnership through and through. With her help, I’ve been able to make it all happen while still pursuing my own passions and advocacies,” Piolo added.

Piolo and Chiqui’s story is but one of many in Sun Life Financial, where lifetime partnerships are developed and nurtured through the years. In fact, this has inspired Sun Life’s latest campaign, at the forefront of which is a new TV commercial highlighting Sun Life’s presence in a client’s life throughout the different stages of her life. It represents the many promises that Sun Life has helped bring into fruition for the past 123 years of its existence. 

YOUR SUN LIFE PARTNER.

Sun Life hopes that  Piolo’s own story will inspire more people to take the same path in their financial journey. According to Mylene Lopa, Sunlife Chief Marketing Officer, “As the longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines, we have witnessed many promises being fulfilled throughout the years and have served generations of clients. It is an honor for us to serve all our clients and help them secure their future and those of their loved ones.” 

“The promises we make to our loved ones are sacred, and Sun Life knows this. That’s why it’s committed to helping its clients achieve their goals, no matter what happens,” Piolo said. 

“You can’t ask for a better lifetime partner than that!”

“Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil partners with Philippine Heart Center for a heart healthy nation”

Jolly Heart Mate Brand Ambassador Donita Rose with the Philippine Heart Center Team

Being good to your heart requires not just exercise but a good diet. This Nutrition Month, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil and the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) partnered, once again, to spread the gospel of delicious, heart-healthy food.

Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil Brand Ambassador Chef Donita Rose and Chef DJ Santos showed over a hundred guests in a recent Philippine Health Center seminar how to make Ube Champorado with fried danggit and Rib Eye Tapa dishes more heart-friendly using Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil.

Jolly Heart Mate brand ambassador Donita Rose w/ resident chef DJ Santos

“I believe we can enjoy good food while being healthy, specifically heart-healthy.” Chef Donita told the staff and patients of PHC. “We just need to be mindful of the ingredients we use to make the food that we love.”

An ideal kitchen staple that possesses chock-full of benefits such as Vitamin A for good eyesight and high amounts of Omega 3 and 6 that are good for the heart, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil is also the lowest in saturated or bad fat among vegetable oils and also has one of the highest heat point that makes it ideal for frying and especially for deep-frying.

During the event, a lecture was also given on how people can better manage their weight to maintain good health. Practical tips as well as uncommon ways to boost weight loss were also discussed.

“We are very happy to have advocates like Chef Donita, Chef DJ and of course the Philippine Heart Center as our partners in making the country a heart healthy nation,” said Fly Ace Corporation Group Category Manager for Oils Zen Prudentino. “We hope that our efforts will help Filipinos be more mindful of what they cook their food in, and that they are making better choices in the ingredients they buy, especially with their cooking oil.”

As a service to Philippine Heart Center patients, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil also gave free Nutrition Counselling from July 9-13 and provided Karada Scan Body Fat scales for use of the Nutrition Department to help the nutritionists give accurate information about an individual’s body weight, BMI Index, fat percentage and muscle composition, helping patients know their health status. 

Jolly Heart Mate Team w/ Philippine Heart Center representatives during the Karada Scale Donation

With Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, there’s one thing less to worry about when it comes to your diet. From menu ideas to life-changing nutrition tips, Chef Donita Rose’s heart-healthy recipes will surely excite everyone’s taste buds with a diet that won’t leave anyone feeling deprived.  For more information on Chef Donita’s Festival Tour with Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, visit their Facebook page on www.facebook.com/JollyHeartMateCanolaOil.


This is a Press Release.

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Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods companies in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino consumers, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and 

6- Ways to Kick -Start Your Fitness Routine according to celebrity triathlete Carlene Aguilar-Ocampo

We can describe moms in many ways—hard working, hectic, hurried. But how about healthy?

Living and loving a balanced life these days is close to impossible, especially for mothers who wear many hats on a daily basis. That is why Jeunese Anion Sanitary Napkins- the first anion sanitary pad available in the retail market today - sought the help of celebrity beauty queen turned tri-athlete Carlene Aguilar-Ocampo, for her tried and tested tips on how a hands-on mom like her, remains rock-solid while juggling with family, work, and other commitments.

1.       Make it a family affair. “My three boys and I love spending time together in action. Not only we eat out, watch movies together, or go to the mall, we enjoy being on the move as well. Activities like wall climbing, swimming, and fun runs are just some of the things we love to do as a family!” said Carlene. “This way, we can take their eyes off their gadgets and look forward to doing engaging activities that make us closer than ever, “she added.

2.       Challenge yourself. We’re not saying that intimidation is just in your head, the struggle is real, ladies! But for Carlene, a larger than life transformation is possible when you push yourself harder and stronger. “I started the sports in 2016 with losing weight as the ultimate reason in mind. But as time passed by, I realized that this is something I wanted to be seriously part of, so I joined an aquathlon and unexpectedly bagged the 3^rd place. And as they say, the rest is history!” she quipped. “My point is that it’s never too late to achieve your dreams in life as long as you’re ready to tackle them with determination.” Truly, Carlene proves that mastering the elusive work-life balance can be tricky, but getting out of our comfort zone is one of the secrets to ensure we’re always on top of our game!

3.       Set a goal and stick to it.  Carlene’s triathlon career was marked by small beginnings with getting that foot out of the door as the first step. And the truth is, whether in sports or other things in life, not all situations or people will be on our side. “Obstacles are fact of life, but if we focus on what we’re not or what we can’t do, we wouldn’t have the time, energy, and even the motivation to move towards our goal. Where do you want to go? What should you start now or stop doing? Do you want to think why you don’t have time to get moving or are you going to shift your focus on how you can get up 30 minutes early so you can set yourself towards your goal? What is it worth to you?” said Carlene.

4.       Find something that motivates you.  According to Carlene, “There was a time that my weight went on a plateau and I wanted to shed those extra pounds. But then, hitting the gym wasn’t for me, because I’m the type who wants to do something different every day. Triathlon brings out the best in me and I’m pretty jazzed about the challenge of becoming better every race.”  And for Carlene, it doesn’t also hurt that she has got three fun-loving kids who keep her motivated. “I have three boys—my eldest Calix who’s ten, followed by Marcus who’s six, and my youngest Hunter, now three. I want to be able to keep up with their strength and energy year after year, so getting fit and healthy is an absolute must to make it happen for me.”

5.       Get-up-and-go. Not a morning person? Carlene shares some tips how you can (happily) get up at the crack of dawn, “While everyone requires a different amount of sleep, I’ve discovered that being a morning person starts at night, in your bedroom. Set boundaries with work, social media, other areas of your life that may cause restlessness, and have a consistent bed time. It’s a discipline with tons of benefits—more time to prepare for the day, increased productivity, and better performance at work.” Does she think it has a better advantage than working out at night? “Absolutely, exercise is an instant energy boost and a great way for the body to release the happy hormones, endorphins. Whether it’s a run, swim, bike, yoga, or gym—it’s a sure fire way to get pumped for the day ahead!

6.       Love yourself. “Loving yourself in a balanced way won’t only be beneficial for yourself but for people around you. The old adage you can’t give what you don’t have can’t be truer, so embracing who you are and how God created you to be is vital to becoming an emotionally healthy person. Carlene adds, “Besides, if you won’t take care of yourself, who else will? Looking good and feeling better is just the beginning, I know that my choice of keeping myself in excellent shape allows me to be an effective conduit of love and strength for other people.”

There are actually tons of doable and simple little things to start your wellness routine off right. And for active and athletic Carlene, she doesn’t undermine the importance of sanitary pad that provides an all-around protection when that time of the month rolls around. “I’m partial to Jeunesse Anion that provides a reprieve from odor, stain, and leaks. Most importantly, it stays where it should be. In fact, my daily must-have is the panty liners to keep me fresh and worry-free. All variants, especially with wings are also consistently reliable for my day-to-day grind whether at work, home or on the run!”

Available at Watsons, Mercury Drug Stores, and other leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide, Jeunesse Anion also offers ultra day non-wing, ultra day pad, ultra night pad, all-night pad, panty liner to and the all-new singles variant to help every woman to go through their period with ease and comfort.  For hassle-free shopping with the convenience of free delivery straight to your doorstep, visit www.lazada.com.ph and www.shopee.ph.

Wellgold International Inc. distributes Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkin and Liners and currently available at Watsons, selected Mercury Drug and South Star Drug outlets, SM department store’s health and beauty section, Robinson’s Supermarket and selected department stores, Shopwise, Rustan’s Supermarket, Waltermart, Landmark Department Store, PCX stores, selected Metro Gaisano outlets, plus other selected stores in Visayas and Mindanao. You can also purchase online with free delivery via www.lazada.com.ph. For more health tips, visitwww.jeunesseanion.com and follow YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Jeunesse Anion. For inquiries, email: wellgoldinternational@gmail.com or call (02) 4701294.

Uratex PH Extends Gift of Comfort to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital through #Project50

The country’s leading provider of sleep solutions, Uratex, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has just rolled out #Project50 , a year-long Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program bannering the theme "Celebration Through Giving". 

To commemorate the brand's milestone, the foam and mattress giant is coming up with different activities and will be reaching out to provide a total of 2,500 mattresses to hospitals and nursing homes across the country extending the gift of comfort to the Filipinos, especially those who need it most such as hospital patients.

Recently, Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) received 50 mattresses from Uratex.  Representatives of the foam solutions provider had the chance to visit CLMMRH in Bacolod City where Project 50 proved to be very timely and helpful because the hospital appeared to cater to more than twice as much patient than their 400-bed capacity. 

(Photo caption: Premium foam provider Uratex represented by some executives including 

Eddie Gallor, Uratex Executive Vice President and Hector Go, Uratex Manufacturing Director 

donates mattresses to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH)

 in Bacolod as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.)

Now operating 22 plants nationwide,  Uratex  has expanded its products from foam production to other services like textile and plastic production, automotive and metal fabrication. Uratex is also set to provide 50 mattresses to each of the institutions they are set to visit during the year. What a laudable way of paying-it-forward!

Congratulations and Kudos to Uratex Foam PH!

Cheers to more better sleeps, better mornings!


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