Are Your Ready to Introduce Nootropics into Your Life?

     You may have already heard of nootropics, as they have been steadily growing in popularity for a number of years now. Lots of claims are made about nootropics, both for and against them. As always, working out what nootropics are capable of, what they do and what their limitations are is important if you are going to get the most out of them.

     But how is the beginner supposed to know where to begin with nootropics? It’s a jungle out there for the newbie, with different advice and conflicting information abound. This guide aims to arm the beginner with everything they need to know in order to dive into the world of nootropics.

Are Your Ready to Introduce Nootropics into Your Life?
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Feature: Cecon Vitamin C + Cecon Supermoms Event

     It's not easy to be a mom but it's the most rewarding job that a woman can have and be proud of. Imaging the household chores and other tasks to look after the welfare of the family. Tiring, exhausting, but at the end of the day it's fulfilling. As a stay-at-home mom where I do a lot of chores all day, every day, I've learned how to be strong physically and emotionally but there were times that all my "pagod" is taking its toll on me.

     Even a supermom is getting tired after a long day of work that's why it is important for us moms to learn how to take a break, relax, and pamper ourselves once in a while. Weeks ago, I was invited to an intimate event for the moms who dedicate their lives to their family- The Cecon Supermoms event. I'll share the highlights of this inspiring event below :)

Feature: Cecon Vitamin C + Cecon Supermoms Event

Product Review: Scott's DHA Gummies

     Kenzo's vitamin c brand is Scott's Vitamin C pastilles. He likes mixed berries flavor so much that's why we always buy the one in a plastic bottle containing 50 pastilles good for 25 days since he's taking 2 pastilles every day. While shopping for other grocery items, I already saw Scott's DHA Gummies on the shelves but did not bother looking closely because I thought it's the same vitamin c or maybe they repackaged it.

     Weeks ago, I was so surprised when I received the exact Scott's Vitamins I saw on the grocery shelves. It's not a reformulated or repackaged vitamin c pastilles because it's the newest offering from Scott's- their DHA Gummies. More information about Scott's DHA Gummies and initial review below.

Product Review: Scott's DHA Gummies

Amway Glister Kiss

     Have you heard of Amway? Prolly, 90's kids and those born in early 2000s have an idea who or what Amway offers in the market. Amway Corporation is one of the world’s largest direct selling businesses founded in 1959 and headquartered in Ada, Michigan, offering consumer products and business opportunities in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide.

     I'm familiar with the brand because we had tried one of their products- Nutrilite when I was in high school. Amway is known for their nutrition and wellness products. They are also offering other products like  Artistry, eSpring, Achievers Iced Tea, Coffee and Cocoa and Home Care to name a few. This year, they are introducing another brand to the Philippine market- Glister. Know more about Amway Glister and their newest campaign below :)

Amway Glister Kiss

Product Review: Opulence Nutrawhite L-Glutathione + Boosters

     Hello dearies! Who here is taking glutathione supplements? I'm sure you already have your favorite brand/s if you're into whitening since time immemorial. For those who still can't find their forever with glutathione, I have great news for you! Have you heard of Opulence Skin? This brand is being distributed by GNS Beauty in the market for quite some time now but I guess only a few have heard or seen it.

     They sent bottles of Opulence Nutrawhite L-Glutathione for me to try but of course, I will only try one bottle to be fair to all the glutathione brands that I've reviewed before. I'll be giving away some bottles so stay tuned for that :) Anyhoo, this glutathione brand is promising based on the ingredients or the boosters inside each capsule. So without further ado, my honest to goodness review of Opulence glutathione below.

Product Review: Opulence Nutrawhite L-Glutathione + Boosters

Healthy Options x Dr. James Rouse Live in Manila

     There's one store that offers all things natural and healthy from head to toe- Healthy Options! Are you a frequent Healthy Options shopper? Do you source your vitamins and other health stuff in one of their stores? There's an exciting thing happening next week and if you're into a fit and healthy lifestyle, you should not miss this!

     After the success of his first two visits, Dr. James Rouse will be coming to Manila for the third time this October. Presented by Healthy Options, the first and only all-natural products retailer in the Philippines, in cooperation with Kerry Sports Manila, the country’s premier fitness center, this year’s Healthy Options Talks is titled Vitamins of Life: Eat, Think, Move, Thrive. The much-awaited wellness event will take place on October 18, 2016 at the country’s most luxurious hotel, the Shangri-La Fort. More details about the event below :)

Healthy Options x Dr. James Rouse Live in Manila

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy's Health and Wellness Space Launch

     Health is wealth, a phrase that we always hear from our family, friends, relatives, co-workers, and neighbors whenever they sense that we are showing signs of tiredness, weakness, and starting to get sick because of work and unhealthy lifestyle. We always resort to medications like over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, and medicines prescribed by our doctor.

     There are times that taking these oral supplements and prescription medicine may bring harm to use if we don't know the exact dosage that our body needs. We have different body types, and not all prescribed medicines that we take will give the same effect if for example we break a tablet of paracetamol because we only need a small dose and it's not available in the nearest pharmacy. Enter, Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy. More details why you should consider compounded medicines in order for you or your loved ones to easily comply on maintenance medicines and other health and wellness products below!

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy's Health and Wellness Space Launch

     Apotheca is the pioneering specialty compounding pharmacy here in the Philippines. They formally launched their Makati wellness space that offers a wide variety of products that promote wholesome wellness, over-all health and local goodness.

     I presume that you are intrigued about the word Apotheca. During the event, Richard Lista president of Apotheca discussed the basics of compounded medicines and what Apotheca has to offers for patients who have problems on taking the right dose of medications. 

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy's Health and Wellness Space Launch
Mr. Richard Lista, president of Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy

“Apotheca is the destination for health and wellness. The brand of service that we will suustain to interact with our clients will be focused and personalized to help them achieve or refine their health goals,” said Richard Lista, President of Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy.

     So what is Apotheca? What are the products and services they are offering? According to Mr. Lista, Apotheca is a Latin word which means someone who prepares and sells compounded medicines. Apothecary on the other hand is old term for pharmacy. 

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy's Health and Wellness Space Launch

• Apotheca specializes in custom compounding and advocates the strong communication and accountability between Doctor, Patient, and Pharmacist, ultimately providing individuals a holistic way of choosing paths that support their wellness and healthy lifestyles.
• Apotheca provides patients with medicine at strengths that are not commercially available, or perhaps they simply need a different method of ingesting medication.
• Their pharmacists can prepare unique dosage forms containing the best medication for each individual
• Medication in dosage forms that are not commercially available such as transdermal gels, troches, chewies and lollipops.
• Medications free of problem-causing excipients such as dyes, sugar, lactose, or alcohol.
• Combinations of various compatible medications into a single dosage form for easier administration and improve compliance. 
• Medications that are not commercially available.
• They specializes in compounding medicine in which they can customize medications to meet the unique needs of patients. Fret not as this kind of compounding are based on the prescription of the doctor and compounded by a licensed pharmacists. 

     Since Apotheca is an advocate of health and wellness, they also offer a wide variety of organic, natural, and local products that suits the healthy lifestyle of every individual. They offer the following products:

     Fresh organic vegetables, Non-cow's milk and cheese, Organic eggs, rice, ice Cream, Organic Honey, Natural Preserved Food, Coco Sugar, Coco Flour, Local Pastries, Galactagogues, Natural Juice Concentrates, Stevia-sweetened pastries, Cookies, Paraben-free makeups, soaps, hair care products, liniments, natural healing oils, House cleaning products, Health books, Athletic wear, Eco bags, and Health supplements.

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy's Health and Wellness Space Launch
These are few of the organic, natural, and local products they are offering in their health and wellness space.

     Thank you so much Apotheca for having me. I learned a lot on compounded medicine and now I have an idea on what to consider for my father who takes maintenance medicine. Aside from this, I also suffer from different body pains and I may resort to compounding my over-the-counter oral pain medicines to topical gels at Apotheca so that I'll also prevent myself of ingesting paracetamols and NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil) that will have side effects inside my body in long-term use.

For more information on Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy

Like them on Facebook: ApothecaPh

Visit them at EuroVilla 4 Building 853 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City 

M-F from 8AM to 5PM and Sat from 8AM to 12NN

Good Times!~

ATC Brighten Years: First of the Many Decades to Come

     ATC Healthcare International Corporation firmly believes in the value of health. It is their mission to empower all Filipinos to live life to the fullest by being their trusted life ally in all things health-related. And it seems the public appreciates their efforts as they continue to support ATC’s tenth year of providing products such as Robust, FatOut, Vita-E, Strike and many others. 

ATC Brighten Years: First of the Many Decades to Come

     Through the campaign, BrighTEN Years, ATC Healthcare wishes to acknowledge and welcome the support and patronage of all those involved in making it the Pinoy’s trusted life ally. In recognition of past accomplishments and in anticipation of more years to serve the Filipino people, ATC Healthcare is elated to share this milestone with everyone on October 10, 2015 at the Isabela Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La.

ATC Brighten Years: First of the Many Decades to Come
L-R (clockwise) : Carla Abellana for Vita-E, Mocha Girls for Robust, Jackie Rice for Robust, Iya Villana-Arellano for RedoxFat, Nikki Gil for Reducin, Amy Perez for Strike

     Starting modestly in 2005, ATC Healthcare has grown to become one of the leading healthcare providers in the country. Today, ATC Healthcare continues to progress with their unfailing will to provide safe, effective and innovative products to their Life Ally, the Filipino people.

     ATC Healthcare International Corporation is a company established in 2005 which offers a complete line of dietary food supplements and other healthcare products, from immunity boosters, cleansing and detoxification supplements, to slimming capsules, answering the needs of all ages. Today, ATC Healthcare has grown into one of the most innovative healthcare developers in the country.

Watsons Triple Bonus Promo Bloggers' Event

     Hi dearies! Last week I was invited by Watsons and Nuffnang to an afternoon of shopping spree. This event invited several  bloggers to shop and join the Watsons Triple Bonus Promo. I presume that most of you have already shopped at Watsons for your personal, wellness, health, and beauty needs. Aside from the products that you buy at Watsons, did you notice that they have promos and exciting offers every month? 

     Well, Watsons strives to ensure that their customers get the best value for their money through monthly promotions, special offers, and continuous consumer marketing programs. Each Watsons store houses the best brands from top manufacturers all over the world and also carries its own competitively priced, high quality private labels and brands. With more than 1,000 brands ranging from medicines, cosmetics, and fragrances to personal care items and general merchandise, Watsons Your Personal Store delivers only the best health, wellness, and beauty solutions to each and every customer. To know more about Watsons Triple Bonus Promo, scroll down please :)

Watsons Triple Bonus Promo Bloggers' Event

    Watsons Triple Bonus Promo will give you a chance to win 1 of the 50 Apple Watches, coupons and shopping points! Spend a minimum P500 to get an entry. Promo runs from August 27, 2015 - September 27, 2015.

Watsons Triple Bonus Promo Bloggers' Event

Promo Mechanics

• Every P500 single receipt purchase from Watsons or The SM Store Beauty Section from Aug. 27 to Sept. 27, 2015, inclusive of any of the participating brands entitles the customer to join the e-raffle upon registration and texting of entry.
• Minimum P1000 single receipt purchase from Watsons or The SM Store Beauty Section from Aug. 27 to Sept. 27, 2015, inclusive of any of the participating brands also entitles the customer to get P100 cash coupon which can be redeemed at the Watsons and The SM store Beauty Section staff. Customer must present the claim stub that is printed together with the Official Receipt to redeem the cash coupon.

Watsons Triple Bonus Promo Bloggers' Event
Good luck!

     Since this is a shopping-spree event, I purchased the items that I use everyday and added some products that caught my attention. I will muse that on my next post. Hurry, shop now at Watsons and join this promo. You still have a week left to earn points and get a chance to win one of those cool prizes! Thank you so much Watsons for having me. Good luck to all who participated in this exciting promo only from Watsons. 

Watsons Triple Bonus Promo Bloggers' Event
A sneak peek from the half part of my purchases

To know more about Watsons and their exciting deals and promos

visit their website: www.watsons.com.ph

Like them on Facebook: WatsonsPH

Follow them on Twittter: @watsonsph

Follow them on Instagram: @watsonsph

Good Times!~

ATC Healthcare Supplements

     "Prevention is always better than cure." Take it from me because I've seen and experienced it with my father. If he's just obedient and had strictly complied to the doctor's order, then I presume that until now we are managing CKD and dialysis free. Anyhoo, I don't want to blame him for what happened. What I can do now is learn from this experience and start a healthy lifestyle. It's excruciating emotionally and physically when one is sick in the family. 

     In my opinion, one thing that can help us in preventing or managing these diseases as early as possible is drinking food supplement, eating right, exercise, and laughter. Before drinking food supplements, be sure to have a regular check-up with your doctor and ask him/her about the food supplement that you are going to take. Speaking of food supplements, ATC Healthcare brand is making a name in the food supplment industry. I've tried a few food supplements from this brand and my father is taking ATC Fish Oil capsules as his heart supplement- doctor prescribed! To know more about ATC Healtcare supplements continue reading below :)

ATC Healthcare Supplements
ATC BitteGo, ATC LiverMarin, ATC Fish Oil

     ATC Healthcare International Corporation is a company established in 2005 which offers a complete line of dietary food supplements and other healthcare products, from immunity boosters, cleansing and detoxification supplements, to slimming capsules, answering the needs of all ages. Today, ATC Healthcare has grown into one of the most innovative healthcare developers in the country. Here are the food supplements to take if you want to protect your liver, heart, and prevent diabetes.

Make a Sweet Life with BitterGo

      Food is the number one stress reliever for most of us. So, how sweet would it be if we are able to eat anything we want without worrying about our blood sugar? Being in control of your blood sugar without depriving yourself from food is a struggle for some, but that shouldn’t be a problem with BitterGo.

     BitterGo is a dietary food supplement that is a combination of Ampalaya powder, Luyang Dilaw Powder, and Bawang Powder. The combination of these helps manage your insulin levels and assist in lowering your blood sugar levels. Living a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to be a punishment, satisfy your sweet tooth in moderation with the help of BitterGo.

ATC Healthcare Supplements
ATC Healthcare BitterGo 

Benefits of BitterGo (7.50 per piece)

• Extremely beneficial in treating Diabetes mellitus
• Helps in lowering blood sugar levels and also helps in suppressing sugar out flow in urine
• Aids in managing polyuria or frequent urination
• Helps in handling diaphoresis or excessive sweating
• Reduces Blurring of Vision and tingling sensation in the extremities
• Helps stimulate the pancreas, spleen and liver to intensify absorption of food in the gastrointestinal tract
• With Bawang Powder, which couldn’t be found in other ampalaya supplements
• An outstanding blood purifier and helps in maintaining good and clear skin.
• Takes way the bitterness in consuming your Ampalaya
• 100% All Natural and proven safe

Stop the Stress, Take a Rest with ATC Fish Oil (6.00 per piece)

     In a fast-paced world we live in, stress is always present. Traffic, office hassle or attending to your family’s needs, these are just some of the things that stresses us. Stop thinking too much, for it may have a great effect on health especially to your heart. Stress can alleviate your blood pressure that may lead to heart attack or stroke. So stop the stress, take a rest. Let ATC Fish Oil take care of your heart.

     ATC Fish Oil is a dietary supplement extracted from various fish. It contains the Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) that are known to possibly aid in lowering blood pressure. Protecting your body from stroke and heart attack. Protect your heart from the stresses of daily living with ATC Fish Oil. 

ATC Healthcare Supplements
ATC Fish Oil 

Benefits of Fish Oil 

• Helps lower blood pressure, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol
• Less Pain and Inflammation
• Cardiovascular Health
• Protection from Stroke and Heart Attack
• Better brain function and higher intelligence
• Helps lower blood pressure triglycerides and LDL cholesterol
• Known to have omega 3 fatty acids
• Protection capabilities from stroke and heart attack
• Known for less pain and inflammation
• Alleviates depression and other psychological problems
• Prevents and inhibits the growth of cancer cells
• Reduces symptoms of breast, colon and prostate cancer
• Gives shiny and glowing skin
• Protects retina, improves eyesight 

ATC LiverMarin (9.00 per piece) 

     LiverMarin is a dietary supplement that contains 250 mg of Silymarin or Milk Thistle that protects the liver by acting as an anti-oxidant; it promotes the growth of liver cells and prevents liver damage. LiverMarin also contains 100 mg of Sodium Ascorbate that helps in boosting the immune system and enhances the absorption of Silymarin in the body. With a healthy diet, active lifestyle and regular intake of LiverMarin, you can keep your liver healthy.

ATC Healthcare Supplements
ATC LiverMarin

LiverMarin Benefits

• Protects the liver since Silymarin acts as an anti-oxidant.
• Keeps harmful substances away from liver cells.
• Reverses liver damage.
• Decreases insulin over production.
• Prevents liver cirrhosis an Hepatitis A,B; Manages SGPT, SGOT level
• Protects, nourishes and improves the liver
• Helps with the digestion of fats
• Moistens mucus membranes, giving you a healthy skin

     Have you tried taking one of these supplements from ATC Healthcare? I'll share my father's review of ATC Fish Oil in the coming days so stay tuned for that. He's been taking ATC Fish Oil for three months already to protect his heart and increase good cholesterol in his body.

For inquiries, you may contact ATC Healthcare at these numbers: 516-8888, 0909-3333333 or 0917-5623333.