LAC "Where Wellness Meets Art" Thanksgiving 2025

     LAC Philippines gathered media partners, friends, and wellness advocates at Rockwell Makati for “Where Wellness Meets Art,” a Thanksgiving celebration filled with gratitude, creativity, and holistic self-care.

     The intimate event doubled as a year-end appreciation and a gentle reminder to slow down and nurture personal well-being. Guests joined mindful activities, such as flower arranging and pot painting—simple, grounding rituals that reflect LAC’s belief that wellness begins from within. 

LAC "Where Wellness Meets Art" Thanksgiving 2025

Addressing Dementia: Why Early Action and Everyday Brain Care Matter

     Dementia currently affects more than 57 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. It is the seventh leading cause of death globally and a major contributor to disability among older adults. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, accounts for up to 70% of these cases. In the Philippines, the impact goes beyond the patients themselves. Because care is still largely home-based and formal support services remain limited, families—especially women—carry most of the caregiving responsibilities. Women also face higher risks of disability and mortality, adding to the weight of this challenge.

     To address these gaps, the Philippine Dementia and Alzheimer Care Policy (House Bill No. 185) has been filed in the House of Representatives. The measure seeks to establish a national program for early detection, treatment, and comprehensive support for both patients and caregivers. As Congress deliberates on this bill and with World Alzheimer’s Day approaching this September, LAC Philippines underscores the urgent need for accessible brain health solutions that safeguard cognitive function and improve quality of life.

Addressing Dementia: Why Early Action and Everyday Brain Care Matter

Championing Antioxidant Power for Everyday Wellness

     It's alarming! The 2023 National Nutrition Survey revealed that four in ten adults (39.8%) are overweight or obese. Even more concerning, nearly one in ten Filipino children are now affected: figures that exceed global thresholds and signal an urgent need for action. In today’s fast-paced world, the way we eat has changed—dramatically, and not for the better. Long work hours, relentless traffic, and the constant juggling of responsibilities have pushed families toward what’s quick and convenient. But the consequences are alarming. Fast food, canned meals, and processed snacks have become everyday staples—not just for adults, but increasingly for children. And now, the damage is showing. National health data paints a disturbing picture of a growing public health crisis.

     This crisis, however, isn’t just about individual choices. It’s the result of a food system stacked against healthy living—where highly processed, unhealthy options are cheaper, easier to find, and relentlessly marketed. As the World Health Organization warns, ultra-processed foods like sugary cereals, snacks, and flavored drinks now flood store shelves. Filipino children are among the most vulnerable. According to UNICEF, their diets are shifting away from fruits and vegetables toward dangerously high levels of sugar, salt, and fat. The impact is stark: between 2019 and 2022, the percentage of overweight children aged 5 to 10 jumped from 10.4% to 14%—and the trend is continuing among adolescents.

Championing Antioxidant Power for Everyday Wellness

Rest & Radiance: LAC Philippines Supports Quality Sleep for Women’s Wellbeing

     It is no secret that with the many expectations placed on our shoulders, we need the extra support and care to fulfill their responsibilities while also maintaining their wellbeing. As we juggle multiple roles, our needs will vary. Whether it’s staying sharp and productive or maintaining a vibrant glow, these can be achieved by fostering holistic well-being, where quality sleep plays a crucial role. 

     If there's one thing that is constant in my birthday wish, that is 8 hours or more of sleep. Yes, long hours of uninterrupted sleep is one of the things that I miss. But there's a lot of things to consider especially now that I'm in adulting-parenting stage where everyday requires demanding tasks from day to night. Aside from eating a high protein balanced meal, regular physical activity like yoga and weight lifting, taking supplements is non-negotiable in my overall wellbeing. Are you sleep deprived and needing that extra boost from health supplements? You're in for a treat! Sharing a brief information why sleep is important and what supplements can help you achieve that much needed R&R after the jump!

     

Rest & Radiance: LAC Philippines Supports Quality Sleep for Women’s Wellbeing
LAC TriAction Sleep Formula and LAC Taut® White

A You Year: Take Charge of a Stronger, Healthier, Happier 2025

     Ready for a fresh start? It's time to bid farewell to the festive season, the holidays made time for family, joy, and making memories one for the books that's why we are eager to step into the new year with renewed energy, focus, and a sense of well-being. While the post-holiday period can feel challenging, it's also an opportunity to hit the reset button and begin anew.

     It's time to get back on track, reconnect with your health goals, and regain balance between work, family, and personal responsibilities. The first month of the year is the chance to recharge both physically and mentally, so you can face the year ahead with a clear mind and vibrant energy. With a positive mindset and a renewed sense of purpose, you can rediscover your rhythm and embrace the exciting possibilities ahead.

A You Year: Take Charge of a Stronger, Healthier, Happier 2025

Feature: Rosy Peel Plus

     Photoaging or the damage the sun does to the skin can result in wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and melasma and overall early aging. As much as we love the sun, we do not like what it can do to our skin.

Excessive sun exposure can dry your hair and even burn your scalp. Harmful effects of the sun can be avoided by always wearing sunscreen when going out and protective clothing if you know you’re going to be exposed for long periods of time. Avoid sun exposure from 10am to 3pm because this is when sunburn-causing ultraviolet rays are at their strongest.

     Aside from outer protection, nourishing the body from the inside can help. Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that I religiously take every day. I’ve tried different brands before and one of them is Rosy Peel- a natural vitamin c supplement that contains fruit extracts. Fast forward today, it's making a comeback as Rosy Peel Plus. Now with a boost of collagen, this all-natural supplement is here to give you a healthier, younger and brighter skin plus a boost in summer protection so your skin and hair stay healthy in any weather. More information about Rosy Peel Plus after the jump!

Feature: Rosy Peel Plus

Feature: LifeFood Food Supplements for Women's Health

     I've been dealing with different kinds of emotions and feelings for the past few weeks. Aside from the stress that was brought about by the surge of Covid-19 cases last month, I experienced episodes of irritability, anxiety, and fear. It's a rollercoaster of emotions most especially if it's the time of the month. I noticed that as I near my 40s, premenstrual emotions get stronger. My mood swings became intense with mild hand tremors and palpitations.

     Listen up ladies: Don’t let premenstrual syndrome or PMS, menopause, and other women’s health concerns keep you from reaching your full potential and living life the way you want to. Now that the new year is here, give yourself the gift of health and wellness. Start taking better care of yourself at gawing mas buhay na buhay ang buhay with LifeFood. These food supplements for women's health sounds promising, let's get to know more about them below :)

Feature: LifeFood Food Supplements for Women's Health

Product Review: DHC Vitamin C 60 Days Supply

     We are now on the second year of this pandemic and most of us have adapted the new normal way of living. I presume that you already mastered the basics when it comes to Covid-19 safety protocols and have strictly imposed these in your homes. The pandemic has taught me a lot when it comes to health and wellness and one of them is making sure that I take my daily dose of vitamins and supplements.

     My number one vitamin on the list is vitamin c. This immune booster and powerful antioxidant can neutralize harmful radicals in the body. It helps heal wounds faster, fight coughs and colds to name a few that's why there's always a supply in my stash for a month or two. Having that said, I've tried different brands of vitamin c even before the pandemic that I also shared here on the blog. For this review, let me share my current brand of vitamin c from one of the favorite Japanese brands in the vitamin and supplement department, DHC (Daigaku Honyaku Center)- a Japanese manufacturer dealing in cosmetics and health food supplements headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. More information about DHC Vitamin C and my thoughts after using it for more than a year now below.

Product Review: DHC Vitamin C 60 Days Supply

Watsons' Most Loved are the Products YOU Picked

     Watsons is back with its Most Loved products for the second year. These are the items that Watsons has recognized as the top brands shoppers picked & recommended from their counters and shelves. With over 800 physical stores nationwide and a mobile app, Watsons is available to many Filipinos anytime, anywhere, who was very definite about their health, beauty and wellness find.

     The Most Loved line-up includes Best of Health & Beauty, People's Choice, and New Favorites. While we're used to shopping at Watsons, only to be overwhelmed by the number of choices (all of them good), take a look at the best brands this year.

Watsons' Most Loved are the Products YOU Picked

Watsons Makes Health and Wellness Accessible

     In a perfect world, people would eat six servings of fruits and vegetables every day, their diet would not include red and/or processed meat and they'd exercise regularly. But the realities of our lives do not make it possible for us to do all that and we do need to supplement our diet with vitamins.

     Taking vitamins not only gives us the energy to help us get through the day, but it also helps boost the immune system and improve our memory and mood. Even during quarantines and lockdowns, Watsons has given Filipinos access to vitamins, supplements, OTC medications, and personal products through its 800+ stores nationwide and its online channels. Good health is just a click or a tap away if you're unable to go to a Watsons store!

Watsons Makes Health and Wellness Accessible

Get as much as 50% OFF on your vitamins from Watsons 3-Day Vitamin Super Saver Sale

     Get your shopping carts ready as top health and wellness retailer Watsons holds its first-ever Vitamin Super Saver Sale from April 30 to May 2. Get as much as 50% off on vitamins from the biggest brands like Watsons, Potencee, Enervon, Centrum, Conzace, Pedzinc, Neurobion, and more!

     With savings of up to 50% on these brands and more, you and your family can bring home the most sought after, highly-rated, or your most preferred vitamins without having to pay full price.

Get as much as 50% OFF on your vitamins from Watsons 3-Day Vitamin Super Saver Sale

Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy the Herbalife Way!

     Our brain, like the rest of our body, needs to be checked regularly. When I say check, it's like evaluating if one or all of the key components of mind health is present like strong memory, ability to think and reason, steady mood, and agreeable personality. With the recent events and the uncertainties happening, our mental health may not be in good shape. I presume that some of you have experienced signs of stress, anxiety attacks, and sleep disturbances because of our current situation. 

     It is very timely that Dr. Small, who is a member of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board, talked about “Healthy Aging: Brain Fitness for Healthy Adults” at the most recent Virtual Wellness Tour hosted by Herbalife Nutrition Philippines. As part of the discussion, he shared his views on effective ways to improve memory and help maintain cognitive functions. He also provided relevant information on how balanced nutrition, sustained physical activity, and sound lifestyle practices will safeguard our ability to perform mental processes. Sharing the highlights of this online event below :)

Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy the Herbalife Way!

Neucell Essence of Mushroom: Helping You See the Benefits of Yun-zhi

     One of my favorite comfort food is mushrooms. I love it in my soup, together with tasty gravy, or with lots of stir-fried garlic. These fleshy and edible fungi are packed rich in B Vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid. The combination is good for cardiovascular health, digestive system and maintaining healthy skin. Several centuries have passed and the mushroom, even up to this day, has become a staple ingredient not just in food but also for treatment due to its renowned medicinal benefits, especially in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

     There were many mushroom varieties that have sprouted, and claims about its wondrous benefits have become legendary. However, it was only probably in the 1970s that mushrooms’ properties were studied up close. Animal testing saw success in slowing down cancer cell growth and improve mortality, but the real test was when it involved humans. During clinical trials, mushroom compounds proved effective in reducing cancer mortality while improving response to cancer treatments. Since its introduction decades ago, mushroom extracts have been used as medicine in Japan and as an adjunct to cancer treatment. Read more about Yun-zhi and its benefits after the jump!

Neucell Essence of Mushroom: Helping You See the Benefits of Yun-zhi

Product Review: Kabaya Collagen Gummy

     Hello, dearies! I’ve been taking and reviewing collagen supplements for years now and late last year, I discovered a new, fun, and delicious way of taking it through chewing! Collagen gummy supplement is making a name in the anti-aging department these days. According to healthline.com, gummy vitamins per see are chewable vitamins that have a texture and taste similar to gummy candies. It comes in different flavors, colors, and shapes. 

     More popular with adults and kids these days because it's so convenient to take especially for those who are having a hard time ingesting vitamins and supplements because of their size or aftertaste. I can say that it's a great innovation for collagen supplement because, for those who's been taking it, the first thing that will make you cringe is the taste whether it's a flavored powder or liquid form. Anyhoo, it has been three months since I started taking this delicious and collagen packed gummy supplement and saw improvements in my skin already. Sharing a detailed review and why this is my new HG (Holy Grail) collagen supplement after the jump!

Product Review: Kabaya Collagen Gummy

Boost Your Immunity Daily with GROWRICH VCO

     While virgin coconut oil is known as the world’s healthiest dietary oil, for some, there are issues in drinking VCO in its original form. It could be the taste or the texture of VCO, and exposure to air can result in the oil having a rancid taste, making it unpalatable. In cold weather, it could also harden or freeze.

     Introducing GROWRICH Virgin Coconut Oil Capsules, the first and only VCO in capsule form to be approved by the Food and Drugs Administration. GROWRICH Virgin Coconut Oil Capsule is the VCO you can easily pop into your mouth. Read more about the benefits of taking virgin coconut oil after the jump :)

Boost Your Immunity Daily with GROWRICH VCO

Feature: Sekaya Organic Moringa

     Mothers are simply extraordinary. We have multiple roles at home, at work, and other tasks in between. We have lots of energy, right?! But sometimes you may ask, from where do we really get all the strength and energy every day. Sometimes we forgot that being busy takes a toll on our emotional and mental wellness.⁣

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     I remember that it's more challenging when I was breastfeeding my son. It lasted only for a month because I can’t produce enough breastmilk to feed my baby. I was frustrated and disappointed during that time. My mother told me that there are ways to enhance the supply of breast milk and one of them is by taking a moringa supplement.⁣ Years ago, only a few brands are available in the market and we are not sure if those non-organic sources came from pure ingredients. Fast forward today, I’m glad to know that there’s a European Union certified organic moringa from Sekaya.⁣ Know more about this brand after the jump!

Feature: Sekaya Organic Moringa

How to Get Rid of Pimples while Boosting Immune System

     Let's admit that in almost 7 months of quarantine, our lifestyle has changed dramatically. We are all stressed and we cannot deny the fact that it affected us in so many ways. One aspect of our lives that we have given utmost importance is health. We all suddenly became health buffs and fitness enthusiasts because having a strong immune system these days is non-negotiable. But we must also give importance to another aspect that's affecting us mentally- stress! 

     The pandemic has instilled fear among us and whether we like it or not, we are always overthinking. This habit has contributed to our sleepless nights and hormonal imbalance that's why some of us are experiencing breakouts here and there. Another cause of nasty zits popping in our cheeks and jaw area is the use of a face mask. We are obliged to wear a face mask in public and the material or cloth used in face masks irritates our skin. Fret not because there are effective pimple treatments in the market today and I'm excited to present the first over-the-counter drug that is a clinically-tested and FDA-approved anti-acne and pimple treatment solution in the Philippines- Lactezin. Know more about this after the jump! 

How to Get Rid of Pimples while Boosting Immune System

Covid-19 and Immune System

     We are still battling with the unseen enemy, COVID-19 and you may have heard from the very start of the pandemic that a healthy body is one of our weapons against this viral infection. It's mandatory to strengthen the immune system and there are micronutrients that we need in order to 

     The world as we know it has changed due to the sudden onslaught of a viral infection, with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing economies to a standstill and keeping us in our homes for an unprecedented period. This new reality we are facing has made us more conscious of our habits, and it is crucial now more than ever to be diligent with proactive efforts on health and safety.

Covid-19 and Immune System
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6 Tips for Building Immunity

     This year has brought so many twists and turns that it is only May but we already seem to feel exhausted. But if there is one good thing that is the result of all the developments that have taken place, it is that we have chosen to focus on the things that are really important to us, such as our family and good health. As we now turn our attention toward making good health a new way of life, you can count on Watsons to be with you every step of the way.

    In the next few months, there will be changes in the quarantine guidelines. It will be modified, intensified, or reduced depending on the number of COVID-19 cases and the new normal will take place. Wearing a face mask, social distancing, washing, and sanitizing hands frequently are the first line of defense against the virus but there's a lot more to do especially on building your immunity.  Here are a few recommendations from Watsons on what you can do at home to help keep your immunity strong and your family healthy.

6 Tips for Building Immunity

Boost the Body’s Immunity Through Nutrition

     The 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has taken the world by surprise with its highly infectious nature and mortality rate. What’s most concerning is that while we know that COVID-19 is part of a large family of viruses that include Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV), there are many traits of this virus that we have yet to uncover, such as the dynamics of transmission. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it could take up to 18 months for the first COVID-19 vaccines to be made publicly available. Only an approved drug can treat or cure, or prevent the transmission of, COVID-19 and other diseases. In the absence of any vaccine to date, we are left with practical prevention measures, such as maintaining proper hygiene, wearing a mask when necessary, or maintaining social distancing. It may also be useful to keep our bodies strong, so that our immune systems function well. 

     After all, our immune system is one of the most effective forms of defense against viral infections. There are two categories of immune functions in everyone’s body – the innate immunity which prevents diseases from entering the body and adaptive immunity which eliminates or prevents the growth of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, in our body. However, increasing the body’s immunity is not as straightforward as it sounds. There remains much about the immune system that researchers are still working to understand, but what we do know is the tangible connection between the immune system and nutrition.

Boost the Body’s Immunity Through Nutrition 
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