by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 18, 2021 | Health and Wellness
Being a new parent is such an exciting time. Whether it’s your first baby, or your second or third, every newborn makes any parent feel like they are entering a new chapter in their lives. But with the excitement of this chapter comes worries and fears about making sure you are giving your baby everything he or she needs. Sigurista Parents like you can’t help but want only the best for your baby!
To help you get started, here are some of the items you need to invest in and stock up on as soon as possible. It will help make your baby’s first few months some of the best months of his or her life!
Drink up
One of the first decisions every parent has to make is how they will feed their baby. There is extensive research on the benefits of breastfeeding, so if you are going this route, it’s best you stock up on breast pumps, nursing pads, and nipple cream. If you’re going the bottle-feeding path, stock up on quality bottles and bottle brushes. There are also a bunch of sterilizers that you can look into to make the cleaning process easier for you!
Bath time is fun time
For first-time parents, giving their tiny babies a bath can be daunting. To ease your fears, make sure you get shampoo and soap that are gentle on baby’s skin, as well as soft towels to dry them off with. Invest in a bath seat or infant tub to lessen the chances of accidents in the bathroom.
Sweet dreams all night
Sleep training is becoming more popular among this generation of new parents. Not only will your baby have better sleep quality, so will you! Check out crib sheets and mattresses first, then extend your research to swaddles and hush machines. Soon you and your baby will wake up energized every morning!
Rash protection like no other
A baby’s diaper is one of the most important items in a parent’s must-have list. A Sigurista Parent knows that a good diaper will help keep baby more comfortable and prevent unwanted rashes. That’s why it’s important for Sigurista Parents like you to invest in the best.
Pampers Baby Dry for Newborn has a 2-in-1 Rash Shield that helps prevent diaper rash that comes long periods of kulob and babad. Pampers Baby Dry for Newborn is the best diaper choice if you’re looking for superior protection from rashes for your newborn’s skin.
Sigurista Parent, Camille Co, photo credit taken from https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCNUQ6M-yt/
As a new mom, Sigurista Parent Camille Co shares how her adorable little girl is growing up so quickly and how choosing Pampers Baby Dry for Newborn has helped her savor every moment with her baby.
“Sienna bug is growing up too fast! 😭 She’s already learning how to sit! Soon, she’ll be crawling. Someone press pause, please. Before we know it, we won’t be playing like this anymore and I’ll probably be chasing her all over the house. Imagine having to chase her countless times for diaper changes too? 😂 Good thing with @pampersph Baby Dry for Newborn’s 2-in-1 Rash Shield, we can do fewer diaper changes and not worry about rashes brought about by kulob and wetness.”
Mommy Fidelis, photo credit taken from Instagram
Mommy Fidelis on the other hand puts her baby’s comfort as a top priority and Pampers Baby Dry for Newborn helps her provide this.
She shares, “Playtime and bedtime are very important to growing babies like Francine. And ayokong naabala yun just because I need to change her diaper frequently. Kaya naman simula umpisa pa lang, Pampers Baby Dry na ang gamit nya that protects her all day from kulob and wetness. And most importantly, it has a #SiguristaShield kaya iwas rashes! Comfy night and day!”
You got this Sigurista Parent!
At the end of the day, you are the best person to judge what’s best for your baby. Don’t panic too much. Trust your parental instincts. Let your love and care for your baby guide your way. Start with the essentials and trust only the best-reviewed products with proven benefits.
When you’ve invested in only quality products like Pampers Baby Dry for Newborn, you can rest assured that your baby is well taken care of. Camille reiterates, “#ChoosePampers and trust in its #SiguristaShield for more bonding moments and less stress.”
Add this Sigurista Parent essential to your cart today. Pampers Baby Dry for Newborn is available in the P&G Official online shops on Lazada and Shopee.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 3, 2021 | Health and Wellness
Toshiba Low Sugar Multi-Cooker
Is rice your favorite food? You are not alone. It’s our staple food as Filipinos. But did you know that a frighteningly large portion of the calories and sugar that we eat comes from rice? Yikes!
However, making major changes to your diet can sometimes seem very overwhelming. But don’t worry, instead of making big changes, you can start by doing the simplest thing. Simply invest in this appliance that actually lowers the sugar in your rice: Toshiba, the world’s leading manufacturer of artisanal home and lifestyle solutions makes cooking healthier rice possible by its Low Sugar Multi-Cooker (SRP: P13,195.00).
“This is a great example of how technology can be utilized to make people’s lives not just more convenient but to also improve their health,” says Annalyn Devilles, Toshiba Lifestyle Philippines’ Small Domestic Appliances Product Manager. “Our Low Sugar Multicooker is proof of our commitment to creating innovations that are truly relevant to the needs of our customers. This product was developed to create an impact in improving nutrition and, in the long term, the quality of life of our customers.”
The Toshiba 1.0L Low Sugar Multi-Cooker is an innovative appliance that has a ‘Healthy Rice Function.’ This is certified to effectively reduce sugar in rice by up to 35%. This cooker’s optimal simmering process with a 58% increase in Healthy Digestive Resistant Starch, your rice is cooked at the right temperature enough to break down and drain its starch content.
Whether you want to cook congee, quick-cook rice, white rice, brown rice, Gaba rice, sticky rice, or mixed rice, this multi-cooker has got you covered. It allows you to have tasty and healthy meals and lets you enjoy a wide variety and healthy cooking options that are perfect for you and your family.
Its 24-hour preset timer function automatically cooks your rice in case you’d get your hands busy preparing other meals. You can also choose the “Keep Warm” 3D Heating Induction Technology Function, so your rice is always warm when you serve it. On top of its multiple functions, this Low Sugar Multi-Cooker is also made with Japanese Binchotan non-stick charcoal coated pot so you can be sure of the highest standards of quality and durability that go into each perfectly cooked pot of rice.
“We continue on our commitment of being a premier consumer electronics company which manufactures and sells innovative and technologically-advanced products as it endeavors to improve the quality of life within the global community,” Annalyn Devilles, Toshiba Lifestyle Philippines’ Small Domestic Appliances Product Manager.
Healthy eating can help you prevent, control, and even reverse health complications such as diabetes. While you really do need to pay attention to some of your food choices, you can still enjoy your favorite treats and meal as long as you plan properly, and limit hidden sugar. The secret key is moderation and using the appropriate and helpful tools or methods to keep your balanced diet on track and off the pitfall.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is the world’s leading manufacturer of artisanal home appliance solutions that cater to the lifestyle needs of today’s discerning customers. Boasting superior Japanese quality with uncompromising attention to detail, Toshiba’s diverse portfolio of products includes innovative solutions for kitchen, laundry, fresh storage, small appliances, and air care. To know more about Toshiba’s world-class home appliance solutions or avail of exclusive promos, visit www.toshibaph.com. You can also check out our official store on Shopee (www.shopee.ph/toshibaphilippines).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 17, 2021 | Health and Wellness
The sweltering summer days are over as the country’s weather bureau declared the start of the wet season. During this season, we need to keep our guards up because many illnesses emerge. These include diarrhea, caused by viral or bacterial infection; waterborne illnesses like typhoid fever, cholera, and leptospirosis; and vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue.
To avoid contracting these diseases, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) — the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country — reminds the public to keep hydrated, especially that we are in the middle of a global pandemic.
“It is important that we keep our immune system strong. One of the easiest ways to do this is to stay hydrated,” said PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong.
To stay fit and protect yourself from diseases, here are some healthy habits you may do.
Eat healthily
What you consume today will have a huge impact on your health in the future. A good eating habit is one of the most basic practices to have a robust immune system.
Making a well-balanced meal is simple – just add more fruits and vegetables, choose whole grain food, switch to low or zero fat options, and cut back on sugar.
Exercise regularly
Exercising remains one of the most effective methods to strengthen your body during the rainy season. You do not have to buy expensive machines or pay for gym subscriptions. You only need at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. To safely exercise at home, you may check various workout videos online. If you opt to do an outdoor walk or run, follow social distancing and other safety protocols.
As part of your workout routine, replenish what you lose in sweat with sports drinks like Gatorade. It contains electrolytes that rehydrate your body to avoid dehydration.
Get enough sleep
Getting enough sleep is as important as eating healthy and exercising. A study from the Carnegie Mellon University found that people with poor, short sleep have a greater chance of getting sick.
Quality sleep helps uplift your immune system. To get quality sleep, reduce your blue light exposure at night, avoid caffeinated drinks before bedtime, and reduce daytime naps, among others.
Hydrate
Proper hydration is vital in having a strong immune system. It detoxifies and flushes out waste materials from your body. It also helps transport nutrients to our organ systems.
Taking in safe water is a must to avoid infection from water-borne diseases. To have clean drinking water, you need to boil water for at least three minutes or do water chlorination. Or you can drink purified bottled water, like Aquafina and Premiere.
If you’re moving all day and feel sluggish or tired, that’s because you lose more than just water when you sweat. You lose fluids and electrolytes. With this, it’s important for us to stay healthy and hydrated with an Electrolyte Drink like Gatorade Ion.
“Even during the rainy season, we need to hydrate to arm our body from diseases and keep our immunity in top shape. Over the years, PCPPI has been helping Filipinos achieve that with our hydration drinks,” Ong said.
PCPPI is the exclusive manufacturer of well-known beverage brands in the Philippines: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina.
About Pepsi Philippines
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI’s principal stockholders are Lotte Corporation, Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd., and Quaker Global Investments B.V. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina. It has established 14 operations across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network. PCPPI is committed to creating a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 7, 2021 | Health and Wellness
This World Health Day, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) – the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country – reiterates the value of hydration this summer season.
- Drinking enough water and other essential fluids has the following health benefits:
- Regulates body temperature
- Delivers nutrients to cells
- Prevents infections
- Allows organs to function properly
- Improves our mood, cognition, and sleep quality
Medical experts encourage 15 to 20-minute daily exercises to boost our immune system, but excessive sweating may cause dehydration and mineral deficiency. More than water, sports drinks can replace the minerals lost during exercise. One of these is Gatorade, a drink that contains electrolytes to help maintain the body’s ionic balance.
According to the medical website familydoctor.org, “Sports drinks can be helpful if you plan on exercising at higher levels for more than an hour. These drinks contain carbohydrates and electrolytes that can increase your energy.”
PCPPI also produces Gatorade ION, formulated for everyday hydration with ions, low sodium, no preservatives, and no artificial flavors and colors.
Frederick D. Ong
PCPPI President & Chief Executive Officer
“Whether you are playing sports, walking under the sun, or even working from home, the body needs a little boost from hydration drinks. PCPPI has products that will help you stay hydrated, whatever your lifestyle is,” said PCPPI President and Chief Executive Officer Frederick D. Ong.
PCPPI further highlighted the importance of hydration given the threats of COVID-19 and what it can do to our bodies.
According to the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), “hydration and nutrition play an important role in our body’s response to and recovery from COVID 19 and is an important part of your medical treatment”. ASPEN stated that drinking “supports the body’s ability to fight the virus and support the body’s immune function”.
“As a company that manufactures beverages, we need to keep our consumers hydrated, especially if they are fighting against any disease, maintaining their body’s full function,” added Ong.
PPCPI manufactures and sells well-known PepsiCo beverages brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Aquafina, Premier, Sting, Tropicana, and Lipton
About Pepsi Philippines
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI’s principal stockholders are Lotte Corporation, Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd., and Quaker Global Investments B.V.
PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina. It has established 14 operations across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network. PCPPI is committed to creating a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 23, 2021 | Health and Wellness
To celebrate women, women’s month, and new beginnings, Vine Holistic Medical Aesthetics launched its new logo and campaign tagged “Beauty Speaks”.
Dr. Em Sevilla
Dr. Emehly Sevilla, or Dr. Em, the owner of Vine Aesthetics, said since the majority of Vine’s clients are women, the new campaign is aimed at celebrating women and their valuable contribution not only to their families, colleagues, and friends but to society in general.
“We have been working on the relaunch of the clinic and we felt that the month of March would be the best time to do so to coincide with the celebration of International Women’s Month,” Dr. Em said. “There’s no better way to celebrate women than to show that we cherish them by pampering them and showing them how much we love them.”
Vine’s relaunch campaign focuses on beauty and how women communicate through their beauty. Through their beauty, women are able to convey their strengths, self-love, fight for equality, service, and freedom amongst others.
“As we celebrate the women in our lives, we would like to give a deeper meaning and value to the self-care,” Dr. Em said. “We want to be there for women so that they can relax, reboot and reset.”
The new logo of Vine Aesthetics’ redefines “beauty by going back to its roots through unfiltered self-confidence.”
“We have decided to adopt a new logo, a new face that will allow the women’s beauty to speak and spread like new vines waiting to flourish,” Dr. Em explained.
To celebrate the new campaign and logo, Vine Aesthetics came up with Beauty Speaks promos that will allow women to “Raise Your Arms High,” “Peel it Away” and “Come Back to Your Shape.”
“We want to give you the best care that you need until your unfiltered beauty speaks for you,” Dr. Em said.
To avail of the Beauty Speaks promos, book an appointment by calling 09178590642 or through PM at the FB page of Vine Aesthetics.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 5, 2021 | Health and Wellness
Despite the many challenges that 2020 has presented, Filipinos have managed to push forward. The new year is a sign for many to start anew, to improve, and to change. Improved health is least to say still and is on top of the many things that Filipinos hope for their loved ones. Now that the holidays are over, many are motivated than ever to start a healthier and much more active lifestyle.
It can be overwhelming to shift your current daily routine and adding activities that you have never done before. But as they say, it’s much better when you do it with others. So here are 3 activities that you can do to keep everyone in the family blood healthy.
Keep Stress Levels at a Minimum
Whether you’re stressed or not, maintaining a healthy way of dealing with stress can strengthen your body’s immunity and positive lifestyle changes. Practicing a healthy sleeping schedule is vital so the body can recharge.[1] Spending a few minutes to meditate with your family can greatly help in balancing your emotions.[2] This can include breathing exercises and even yoga. Unwinding through conversations with your family can help keep your mind at ease as well.[3] These are just some of the many activities that you and your family can do to keep the stress levels at a minimum for healthy blood.
Turn Up the Family Fun at Home
When exercising with your family, not only are you able to have everyone moving but you’re also spending quality time! Exercising may be in the form of following a workout routine, Zumba classes, or even easy-to-follow dance games. Team games like tag and hide-and-seek are perfect for families with members of different ages. Age shouldn’t be a limitation to get moving, so go ahead and get your fam’s hearts pumping and burn those holiday meal calories!
Eat Right for Proper Nutrition
In keeping the family healthy, it’s an effort to serve nutritious meals. An overall balanced diet helps the body in maintaining enough energy to keep it functioning all day. Although preparing meals for family members of different ages, and health conditions can be a struggle, it is doable. By considering the required portions, needed nutrients, and providing a wide variety of nutritious food, your family can still enjoy good food without sacrificing blood health.[4]
Yet with age, some family members may need help to sustain their blood health that their diet may not be able to provide sufficiently.
Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) is Your Blood Health Ally
Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) is an iron supplement with vitamins and minerals that helps to replenish iron stores and increases red blood cell levels in the body. It has ferrous gluconate, a type of iron salt that allows better absorption of iron in the body, Folic acid, and vitamin B12 which are vital for the production of red blood cells and during pregnancy. It also contains Vitamin C which helps improve iron absorption, and Copper sulfate and manganese sulfate that helps in the metabolic processes of blood cell production.[5]
Recommended intake is one to two capsules daily, during or after meals, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) helps to treat iron-deficiency anemia that can lead to decreased immunity and increased susceptibility to infection. Iron deficiency anemia happens when the blood has a lower amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin than normal. This can cause the body to feel weak, tired, dizzy, look pale, and experience headaches.[6]
As Filipinos embrace the hope and change that the new year brings, keeping the family’s blood health in check should be of top priority. With these helpful tips and Multivitamins & Minerals (Sangobion IRON+), you can keep yourself and your family, blood healthy for 2021!
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
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[1] “How much sleep do we really need?” Sleep Foundation. sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need.
[2] “Managing stress to control high blood pressure.” American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure/managing-stress-to-control-high-blood-pressure.
[3] “Transforming stress through awareness, education, and collaboration.” The American Institute of Stress. https://www.stress.org/hypertension.
[4] “Making Good Family Meals” Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. http://www.fao.org/3/y5740e/y5740e06.htm
[5] “About-Sangobion.” Sangobion, https://www.sangobion.sg/about-sangobion.
[6] “Iron-Deficiency Anemia.” National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia.
Whether you want to cook congee, quick-cook rice, white rice, brown rice, Gaba rice, sticky rice, or mixed rice, this multi-cooker has got you covered. It allows you to have tasty and healthy meals and lets you enjoy a wide variety and healthy cooking options that are perfect for you and your family.
Proper hydration is vital in having a strong immune system. It detoxifies and flushes out waste materials from your body. It also helps transport nutrients to our organ systems.
To celebrate women, women’s month, and new beginnings, 
When exercising with your family, not only are you able to have everyone moving but you’re also spending quality time! Exercising may be in the form of following a workout routine, Zumba classes, or even easy-to-follow dance games. Team games like tag and hide-and-seek are perfect for families with members of different ages. Age shouldn’t be a limitation to get moving, so go ahead and get your fam’s hearts pumping and burn those holiday meal calories!
Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) is an iron supplement with vitamins and minerals that helps to replenish iron stores and increases red blood cell levels in the body. It has ferrous gluconate, a type of iron salt that allows better absorption of iron in the body, Folic acid, and vitamin B12 which are vital for the production of red blood cells and during pregnancy. It also contains Vitamin C which helps improve iron absorption, and Copper sulfate and manganese sulfate that helps in the metabolic processes of blood cell production.
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