Did you know that there are over 600 muscles working together to enable the full functioning of the body? Supporting movement, stability, digestion, circulation, and more, muscles provide strength and energy needed for everyday activities. “Muscles are the largest component of our total lean body mass, which is everything that makes up our body except for fat,” explained Dr. Jose Dimaano Jr., Medical Director for Abbott’s nutrition business in Asia Pacific. “In fact, muscles usually account for 50% to 60% of our body weight. This is why healthy muscles are essential to a person’s physical str ..read more

A key driver for individuals to achieve their sustainable health goals is through the power of community. According to by Dr. Luigi Gratton, Vice President of Training at Herbalife, championing a holistic approach to well-being is all about balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and community support. Touching on the significance of protein-rich, low-calorie diets as pivotal tools for ensuring overall health, Dr. Gratton said, “The main thing we have seen in the latest literature is that restricting calories leads to losing weight along with a tremendous amount of muscle. However, increasing yo ..read more

Summertime is one of the most exciting seasons for children. It is the perfect opportunity for them to go on vacations, embark on outdoor escapades, spend quality time with friends, and create the most cherished childhood memories. Playing outside under the sun for hours with both old and new friends is undoubtedly an activity that creates the fondest memories. In addition, it builds a child’s confidence, communication, and social skills. However, being exposed outdoors also poses harm to our children. In a study conducted by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society of the Philippines, over 5 ..read more

We are exposed to many sources of stress in our daily lives. According to the Asia Pacific Health Inertia survey conducted by Herbalife Nutrition in 2021, stress over work due to the uncertain economic situation was the top reason for the mental health deterioration of consumers in the region. Aside from work, pressures from relationships, financial problems, and other situations can make us feel stressed from day to day. While stress is a part of life, too much of it can cause negative effects. If left unchecked, chronic stress can take a toll on our minds and bodies and can weaken the immune ..read more

Daily use of masks when going outside may cause skin problems such as maskne. Good thing there are facial foams which are developed to prevent the development of bacteria which may eventually lead to acnes. Pond’s Anti- Bacterial Facial Foam Protect Technology, BHA and Glycerin for Acne Free Skin is the first step in your anti-maskne routine. Before and after a long day of wearing your mask, be sure to cleanse your face with our face wash. It’s formulated with an anti-bacterial ingredient tested by dermatologists, Advance Protect Technology that kills 99% of maskne-causing bacteria, as per lab ..read more

Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company, is committed to helping people improve their nutrition habits. During a recently conducted Wellness Tour, Susan Bowerman, the company’s Senior Director of Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training, met members of media and talked about the benefits of a healthy breakfast and how to put healthy nutrition habits into practice in daily living. Bowerman discussed how having the habit of eating a balanced and nutritious breakfast every day is important at any age, and for any health goal. It will give you the energy to focus on school or wor ..read more

(Continuation) Adapting to changes Upon learning the new recommendations on smoking policies, Janel Reco, a clothing retail business owner in Pampanga, adapted these in her office and warehouse. Janel has over 50 employees working for her growing online store. Although they work on a shifting and flexible schedule, she makes sure that everyone observes minimum health protocols such as wearing face masks, social distancing, and regular hand washing. She acknowledges that she has many workers who smoke. Janel, a non-smoker, knows that banning smoking is impossible. “I am not a fan of smoking,” J ..read more

Gerald Soria works at a leading call center company in Manila. He brought a pack of cigarettes every working day for the past eight years before the pandemic. It is his go-to buddy, a constant companion during his yosi breaks. The pandemic forced his company to transition to a more favorable work-from-home set-up. Yosi breaks are no longer limited to 15-30 minutes. In fact, he lights up a stick right in front of his computer whenever he likes. After more than two years of remote work, Gerald is preparing to return to the office this April. He expects that everything will be just like before, b ..read more

More than two years into the pandemic, remote working became the norm for most organizations to cater to the welfare of their employees and implemented travel restrictions, opening a new work setup for workers.  A recent global study revealed that nearly nine out of 10 employees now prefer a hybrid model of remote and on-site working. Despite the world starting to transition to the post-pandemic, ensuring one’s health remains integral, especially as the virus lingers. How can we maintain our overall health and wellness amid the changing work lifestyles? Best of both work lifesty ..read more

Protect and nourish your hair and skin with these essentials from local brand Zenutrients through Shopee’s first #TatakPinoy Virtual Trade Fair of the year. Zenutrients is a fast-rising brand for hair care and skin wellness that aims to give every Filipina the beauty nourishment she deserves. The brand joins Shopee’s virtual trade fair to reach out to more shoppers engaging in the leading e-commerce platform. Here are the hair and skin essentials you can add to cart: Zenutrients Gugo Strengthening Shampoo 250ml & Conditioner 200ml The best-selling Gugo line from Zenutrients is the go to p ..read more