Modern lifestyle can now be synonymous to stress, pressure or a harried schedule! From beating deadlines, to making time for family and friends, to going to killer gym sessions, the average city dweller’s schedule is typically jam-packed – and they certainly cannot go at it alone. A friend, a partner in health, a sort of a rah-rah supporter is needed by busy people to be in tip-top shape and accomplish everything on their to-do list without running out of energy.

For the gym buff, city slicker, or overtime queen, Amway, the global leader in health and wellness, can certainly be that friend as it rolls out its most sought-after lifestyle products in bundles that can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Called the Amway FUNdles, these nutrition and personal care products work well together to help conquer the day-to-day demands of different busy lifestyles, whether it’s pulling an all-nighter, going on a weekend surf trip or marathon shopping session, or getting ready for the big date.

Enzo, 27, clocks in as an account executive, pulling long hours daily, and working overtime around big pitches. On weekends, he is an amateur mountaineer, scaling various peaks with his mountaineering group. For non-stop energy, Enzo relies on Amway’s Full Bar FUNdle. This power pack contains NUTRILITE™ Protein Drink Mix  that fuels up muscles and helps you stay awake and focused, and comes in mixed berries and chocolate flavours. It also has XS^TM Rhodiola 110 Tablet that contains natural caffeine from green extract. Its main ingredient, Arctic Rhodiola rosea, provides the body with increased energy from a natural source to support mental and physical performance during exercise and other physical activities like mountain hiking.

Cara, 28, needs all the strength she can get being a banker who deals with hundreds of transactions daily and who ends her busy day with a session at the gym. Cara needs an extra source of strength and for that, she turns to the In and Out FUNdle. Whether she is doing a marathon Zumba session or cycling her heart out, Cara is in the best shape possible inside and out because of the NUTRILITE™ GreenTrim Tablet

Nutrilite™ Green Trim Tablets she takes. These contain a special ingredient called Green Select Phytosome that helps enhance metabolism, for people who are trimming fat from their diet. Taken twice daily with low-calorie meals, it is packed with GreenSelect® Phytosome green tea extract, which, when combined with a low-calorie diet and regular physical activity, makes one trim down faster.

Sarah, 24, is back in the dating scene, and for an ever-lasting first impression with shiny pearly whites and the freshest breath, she goes for the Kiss Me FUNdle. The Kiss Me FUNdle is specifically put together for those who want to have the confidence to mingle or get even closer on a hot date. The FUNdle comes with the very popular Glister Multi-Action Fluoride Toothpaste, which whitens teeth, fights cavities, removes plaque, freshens breath, and safely polishes teeth. so you can smile and speak with confidence. Partnered with the Glister Advanced Toothbrush, fresher breath is a breeze. Meanwhile, the Glister Mint Refresher Spray also gives you a minty-clean, cool feeling with one quick spray, a handy solution for refreshing your breath throughout the day.

Amway offers the freedom of choice to move towards the goals we’ve set for ourselves by introducing pioneering products in health and wellness..

Summer is best known as the season of glare-related eyestrain, when you experience stinging of the eyes because of too much concentrated sunlight. But did you also know that eyestrain can be caused by other factors? Indoors, your eyes can also suffer long-term damage after facing the TV, gadgets or computer monitors at less than a foot away.

While light is an essential part of daily life – helping you see, regulating your body clock, and even providing you with much-needed Vitamin D – too much of it can cause painful eye conditions, including eyelid twitches, eye pain and extreme sensitivity to bright light. In severe cases, overexposure can permanently damage your central vision. Harmful blue light from artificial sources such as electronic devices causes retinal cell degeneration, while ultra-violet radiation from the sun contributes to the development of cataracts.

“Everyone, no matter the age or gender, should protect their eyes daily from bad effects of excessive exposure to light,” shares Dr. Emelita Roleda, Essilor Philippines general manager. “The effects of overexposure to UV rays and harmful blue-violet light may only be visible during adulthood, when vision problems like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) set in, so we highly advice the Filipino public to take preventive measures against them.”

Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, has come up with a solution that protects vision: Crizal® Prevencia multi-coated lenses, which selectively filters bad blue light and lets in essential good light needed for well-being.

“Essilor has undergone a rigid and thorough process in the creation of Crizal® Prevencia,” explains Dr. Roleda. “Its advanced light scan technology enables us to protect our eyes from irreversible eye conditions which threaten healthy vision.”

In addition to using Crizal® Prevencia lenses, she highly advices proper eye care. “Start by getting a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year,” she says. “Your eye doctor can determine the present condition of your eyes and help you take preventive or protective measures regarding possible vision problems.”

Another way to reduce the risk of eyestrain is taking frequent breaks from reading or monitor use, shares Dr. Roleda.

Lastly, she gives some sound sartorial advice when outdoors: “This summer, load your eyeglasses with Crizal® Prevencia lenses containing E-SPF 25. Then, pair your glasses with a nice hat or a sturdy umbrella.”

Indeed, eyesight is among the most important senses, but it receives less care than it deserves. By reducing strain, limiting exposure to harmful light, and making use of eyewear like Crizal® Prevencia lenses, you can protect your eyes all day long and ensure many more years of healthy vision.

Learn more about Crizal® Prevencia by visiting your eye doctor or leading optical shop nationwide, or by logging on to www.essilor.com.ph.

There are different slimming products that promise fast results but there are consequences. Some products can have serious side effects such as high blood pressure, fast heart rate, insomnia, restlessness, dizziness, palpitation, fecal inconsistency, urgent stools and constipation. It’s okay and may even be tolerable if consequences are temporary. But what if it can cause severe dangers to body organs, what if you will lose weight but your health is compromised? Good thing you can avoid this by detoxifying your body with FatOut instead of other drug based slimming products.

FatOut is a slimming supplement that helps lose weight without dangerous consequences. FatOut’s strength is its ingredients that have the ability to help clean the colon and get rid of wastes as it is easily taken out of our system. The body flushes away the bad fat and toxins that make us gain weight, in the most convenient way possible! With FatOut, you will experience the revolutionary Sweep and Shred Formula which cleanses the colon and burn down fats for a healthier and sexier you which mainly promotes detoxification.

The Sweep and Shred Formula from vital components is composed of Pu’er Tea extract which eliminates fats that are hard to digest, Aloe Vera Powder that detoxifies and cleanses the colon, Alfalfa that nourishes the digestive system, Oat Fiber that controls the appetite. Moreover, The Green Tea Extract is best known to effectively burn and shred fats by speeding up the metabolism and Psyllium Husk that sweeps away the toxins and cholesterol.

FatOut is high content Pu’er Tea, Aloe Vera, Alfalfa, Oat Fiber, Green Tea and Psyllium Husk that is made more effective than powdered ingredients. It is a product of extensive research and development with top quality from the collaborating group of ATC Healthcare International Corporation, Phil. United Pharmaceutical Corporation (PUPC) and The Bioscience and Technology Business Center together with KanPro Research Incorporated in the University of Kansas.

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Note that, FatOut is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

FatOut should be taken daily, before every meal, preferably with a warm glass of water. Available at all Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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Do you feel bloated or suffer headaches after eating certain food items? Your body may be “secretly” reacting to the food you have just eaten. It is also possible that some of the recurring health issues you have been experiencing are caused by certain food that your body cannot tolerate.

According to Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, a leading health maintenance organization, “food intolerance, unlike food allergy, manifests symptoms gradually, usually 72 hours to a few days after eating the offending food. It may cause different inflammatory symptoms which may affect different organs of the body and manifests as weight gain, bloating, migraine, body aches and pains including joint pains, PMS, depression etc. These can also become worse over time and may lead to more serious health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and the likes, if ignored.” Due to food intolerance’ delayed onset to manifest in the body, it is difficult to trace the root cause which is often just the food you are intolerant to.

MediCard has recently introduced FoodPrint, the most advanced and comprehensive food intolerance testing, to its members. This food intolerance test from the UK helps identify the food groups that trigger health problems. It involves exposing your body to 220 food items then taking a pin-prick sample of your blood for analysis. The test is a preventive measure and lifestyle modification tool. Knowing what food your body cannot tolerate can help you get rid of the symptoms and prevents the development of other diseases, like cancer and diabetes.

Food intolerance is a detrimental reaction of the body after ingesting certain food and beverages, which usually triggers a mild inflammatory reaction of the gut and digestive problems, like diarrhea and constipation. Its other symptoms include migraines, moodiness, and tiredness at certain times of the day, and difficulty losing weight.

MediCard offers a discounted rate for the Food Intolerance Test—PHP 11,400 for MediCard members and PHP 12,000 for non-members until July 31, 2016 only. After the test, you will be given a personalized food report and dietary guidebook. 

The innovative service is offered at the MediCard Lifestyle Center, a first-of-its-kind wellness center in Makati, and at the MediCard clinics in Centris, EDSA and Alabang. To avail of the service, call the MediCard Lifestyle Center at (02) 894-5720 or 878-5101, MediCard Centris, EDSA at (02) 920-5164 or 775-4629, and MediCard Alabang at (02) 850-3209 or 807-9219.

For more information about food intolerance testing, visit www.medicardphils.com and the MediCard Philippines Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MEDICard.Philippines.