Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives Mommy Bloggers Event

     As a mom, I want the best for my son but in my opinion it's hard to give the best if you don't have the resources and if you are not aware of the basic things with regards to health and wellness. Our child's health is the top most priority especially in their growing up years. I admit that I only knew few things about raising a child when I got pregnant but I've learned a lot from everyday experiences. But there's one thing that I think I've taken for granted in Kenzo's health- the oral care department. 

     Brushing thrice a day is not enough. There are more things that I need to know and learn about child's oral care. There are myths that I need to debunk and there are so much more to learn in children's oral care that I need to start teaching my son so that he will be equipped with proper knowledge as he grow up. My parents were so busy back then that's why I admit that I don't have healthy smiles growing up. In this post, I will share with you all the important things about children's oral care that I've learned during our quiz-off with Colgate. 

Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives Mommy Bloggers Event

     Colgate took oral care awareness to a higher notch when it held the “Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives” quiz-off last August 26, Wednesday, at the Seda Hotel in BGC. The invited mommy bloggers had a blast during the quiz night style event. I'm so glad that I was invited in this kind of test-you-knowledge kind of event. I learned a lot from the basics of oral care to the most confusing and complicated ones.

     “Oral care is and will always be one of the core aspects of a child’s health and well-being. By presenting facts and debunking oral health myths in an engaging way, we are making it relevant to the representatives of new-age moms, the bloggers,” shares Robillo.

Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives Mommy Bloggers Event

     Colgate’s resident dentists, Dr. Bong David, Dr. Louie Quiambaoand Dr. Noel Luna, as well as the BSBF/Public Health/Professional Oral Care Digital Manager, Diomar Escat, also busted some general myths and misconceptions, and even shared useful trivia about kids’ oral care.

HERE ARE THE FACTS/TRUTH everyone should know about oral care:

1. The perfect angle to tilt the toothbrush is 45 degrees for optimal reach.

     So how do you brush your teeth? Are you doing it the right way? Think again. You have to tilt the toothbrush in 45 degrees like what you see in the photo below. After brushing SPIT- yes, SPIT DO NOT GARGLE with water then spit again. Gah, for the past 30 years of my life I'm doing the brush, gargle, and spit ritual. 

     This is so wrong according to Colgate's resident dentists. Gargling with water defeats the purpose of your toothpaste. It will only rinse the fluoride that will protect our teeth from oral cavities. NOW I KNOW!!!! After the event, I always make sure that I just spit the remaining toothpaste in my mouth. No rinsing at all. It feels odd at first but after a week, I get used to it already :)

Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives Mommy Bloggers Event
Model of a child's teeth

     Another thing is to use soft bristle toothbrush and brush your teeth for 2 minutes. Use a sweeping motion in upper and lower front and back part of the teeth. Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes for the outer and inner chewing surfaces of the teeth. Don't forget to brush your tongue too.

     Colgate has a wide range of toothbrushes suitable for your oral care needs. This Colgate Slim Soft toothbrush is the newest addition that will give a deeper and healthier clean.

Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives Mommy Bloggers Event
Colgate Slimsoft Charcoal Toothbrush

2. It is best to rinse with a non-alcohol based mouthwash before brushing your teeth.

     A non-alcohol or alcohol based mouthwash doesn't matter as long as you use your mouthwash before brushing your teeth. Why? Using mouthwash after brushing will defeat the purpose of fluoride toothpaste. It will just rinse the fluoride that protects our teeth. Also, using mouthwash before brushing will loosen up the particles stuck in our teeth.

     You can use Colgate Plax mouthwash for a cleaner, fresher, and healthier mouth. It cleans hard to reach places in your mouth. Kills bacteria up to 99.9%, protects for 12 hours and there's no burning sensation like other brands in the market.

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Colgate Plax Peppermint Mouthwash

3. The acidity of your food or drink must be considered before brushing your teeth.

     We all know that we need to brush our teeth right after eating so that we'll get rid of the bacteria that sugary foods leave in our mouth. BUT there are instances that brushing our teeth right after eating can affect our tooth enamel. That's why we have to consider first the acidity of food or drink before brushing our teeth.

     According to the Mayo Clinic, if you've consumed anything acidic, you should avoid brushing your teeth for at least 30 minutes. Foods containing citric acid, like oranges, grapefruits and lemons, weaken tooth enamel. Brushing too soon after eating them can damage the enamel in its weakened state. Consequently, it's a good idea to brush your teeth before eating an acidic food and to drink a glass of water when you are finished to wash away the acids. As an alternative to waiting to brush your teeth, try eating nutritious foods that are low in carbohydrates and sugar after eating something acidic. This will help reduce the harmful acids that such foods can create.  

4. 9/10 Filipino children have cavities.

     Recent studies shows that 9 out of 10 Filipino children have cavities. This number only shows that there's a negligence in the family about children's oral health. Colgate is here to help and they have a campaign to raise awareness in oral health and hygiene.

5. The ideal length of floss is 20 inches.

     I'm guilty! I don't floss my teeth everyday. It is recommended to floss your teeth everyday so that particles of food that is stuck in between your teeth will loosen up to totally get rid off.

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Colgate Total Mint Dental Floss

6. There are 500-650 types of bacteria species living in the oral cavity.

     How many is that? Lots. That's why it is very important to know the do's and dont's about oral health in children and in general as well. 

7. Mouthwash takes care of the spaces inside the mouth that your toothbrush cannot reach.

     Yes this is true that's why it is recommended to use mouthwash before brushing your teeth. Or if you can't do this before brushing your teeth, wait at least 1  hour after brushing so that fluoride from your tooth paste will be absorbed by your teeth first before your mouthwash rinse them.

8. Tooth stains are caused by internal and external factors.

     Stains are caused by external factors like coffee, tea, and wine. If you smoke, your teeth will get those nasty stains too. Not only that, there are internal factors that can stain teeth and it includes tetracyline, a known antibiotic that treats acne. If you're a long time user of this medicine, then you're teeth are prone to stains.

9. Primary or "baby" teeth can get cavities that spread to other teeth, if left untreated.

     Baby teeth can get cavities, obviously from the milk. If left untreated, bacteria from oral cavities will spread to other tooth and will be prone to cavities. More details about children oral care below.

SOME FACTS AND MYTHS ON CHILDREN’S ORAL CARE

1. Retain the milk teeth as much as possible.

     If you're thinking that you need to get rid of that milk teeth right away, think again. These primary teeth will serve as a guide on your child's permanent teeth. That's why as long as the milk teeth are intact, let it stay there. If your child's teeth have cavities, visit the dentist immediately. He/she will assess the condition of your child's teeth. If there are holes due to cavities, it is best to have a tooth filling to cover the cavities. Extraction is not advisable as long as there's no sign of permanent teeth coming out yet.

2. Bring your child to the dental clinic at an early age.

     You may say at 1, 2, or 3, years old right? But it is best to bring your child to the dentist as soon as you see a tooth at 6 months perhaps? Yes, you should bring  your child to the dentist at an early age so that he/she will get familiar to the place. Don't bring them if your child is in pain, it will not be a happy trip to the dentist if for the first visit, their teeth will undergo filling or extraction.

3. Babies Can’t Get Cavities.

     As I've said above YES they get cavities. From the formula milk they drink and if they are already eating solid food at  6 months.

4. Once a Tooth Is Treated, the Decay Stops.

     The decay stops as long as you practice strict and proper oral hygiene. But nobody's perfect. We can't prevent our little ones crave for sweets. We can't stop them from eating candies but we can prevent them from getting cavities by teaching them at an early age the importance of oral hygiene.

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Kenzo and his Colgate Spiderman Toothpaste

5. What amount of toothpaste is appropriate for young ones?

     It is best to use a pea-size amount of toothpaste for our little ones. If they still don't know how to spit, Colgate's anti-cavity toothpaste for kids is highly recommended. There's Colgate Spiderman Toothpaste that makes brushing fun everyday. It comes in bubble fruit flavor in a sparkling blue gel that gently cleans young teeth and helps protect against cavities. It only contains around 550 ppm fluoride so it's safe for kids who can't spit toothpaste. For the little girls, there's also a Colgate Barbie Toothpaste to make brushing fun and exciting!

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Colgate Toothpaste for Kids

6. Sugar Is the Only Thing That Causes Cavities.

     NO. It is not only sugar that causes cavities but the acid-producing bacteria in our mouth that feast on carbohydrates like starch from food that we love like bread or potato chips. Bacteria loves them too!

    Good news! Colgate's newest variant of toothpaste that can neutralize sugar acid is here. So if your child can and knows how to spit, you can share this toothpaste variant with them. Remember: share this with them if they really know how to spit to avoid ingestion large amounts of fluoride.

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Colgate Sugar Acid Neutralizer Toothpaste

7. Aspirin Next to a Tooth Will Help a Toothache

     I'm not sure if you're familiar with this but placing an Aspirin like Medicol inside the cavities will help a toothache go away. Aspirin is a pain reliever, it will relieve the pain of the aching tooth caused by cavities but it will not treat the underlying cause of your toothache. Visit the dentist for the best treatment. Always remember to brush your child's teeth everyday. It's the first defense against cavities. Kenzo's supporting Colgate's campaign for zero cavities :)

Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives Mommy Bloggers Event
Colgate for ZERO CAVITIES!

8. When is my child ready to get orthodontic braces?

     Your dentist will help in assessing the right age to get braces but as early as 6 years old, if the condition of the teeth says so, then you can give it a shot.

     This post is a bit lengthy because I really, really learned a lot! There are other things I want to share like the sealant and fluoride varnish but that will be on my next post. I want to thank Colgate Philippines for having me. The bloggers’ event serves as one of the toothpaste brand’s efforts to keep parents abreast about the importance of proper oral health for them and the rest of the family.

Colgate Healthy Smiles for Healthy Lives Mommy Bloggers Event
Nuffnang Mommy bloggers with Colgate’s resident dentists, Dr. Bong David, Dr. Louie Quiambaoand Dr. Noel Luna, as well as the BSBF/Public Health/Professional Oral Care Digital Manager, Diomar Escat

    Robillo continues, “As long as Colgate is alive and well, it will continue to promote the oral welfare of every Filipino family. Healthy lives start with healthy smiles.”

For more information about Colgate- their products, oral care tips and other important facts about oral hygeiene visit their Oral Care Center:

 www.colgate.ph 

Good Times!~

Forever 21 Fall 2015 Forever You Collection

     It's fall season once again. Can you feel the mixed weather? It's unpredictable because there are warm days and cold days. Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world debuts their Fall 2015 collection globally and celebrates the uniqueness is us all through the tagline, ‘It’s All About You, Forever You.’ 

     Photographed by Dan Jackson and styled by George Cortina, the new imagery is a continuation of the brand’s new, elevated point of view and direction with a large focus on menswear. “For the Forever 21 Forever You Fall campaign we paired industry veterans with exciting new faces to reflect the elevated aesthetic of the collection, while keeping the core brand DNA of on-trend attainable fashion that we have become known for.” Says Linda Chang, Vice President of Merchandising. Are you excited to see some of the pieces from the collection? I'm actually diggin' two of the key personalities. Scroll down to get the first dibs of the collection :)

Forever 21 Fall 2015 Forever You Collection

     The creative spirit of fashion and how individuality connects us all are the themes at the heart of the Fall 2015 Collection. This motif is mirrored through the models featured in the campaign, from Alana Zimmer, who is involved with numerous charitable organizations and volunteers in her spare time, her boyfriend Nick Rea, the self proclaimed outlier and adventure junky, Baylee and Kelsey Soles, the telepathic identical twins from South Carolina, toYuri Pleskun, the Russian export with a punky personality. Though all have a different background and story, each are connected through one quality – they are all Forever unique. 

     Defined by unlimited style that is designed to amplify your fall street cred, the Forever You Collection focuses on key trends including luxe and layered, oversized, boho chic, and textured essentials, personified by three key personalities: The Romantic, The Adventurer, and The Free Spirit. 

The Romantic cozies up in cool knits, elegant layers, and denim.

Forever 21 Fall 2015 Forever You Collection
The Romantic

Forever 21 Fall 2015 Forever You Collection
The Romantic

The Adventurer builds adventure in leathers and plaids that celebrate the rebel inside. 

Forever 21 Fall 2015 Forever You Collection
The Adventurer

The Free Spirit blends leather and lace with fur and shearling for a classic-cool look.

Forever 21 Fall 2015 Forever You Collection
The Free Spirit

     Whether you love the poetic beauty of a genuine suede jacket styled back with a marled and double-faced knit sweater, prefer to make a fearless statement in a rebel glam shirt in burnout velvet and tapestry, like to be adventurous in a tonal plaid dress with a rainbow faux fur-lined parka, or are drawn to the originality of a camel coat paired back with luxe knits and cool denim, the Forever 21 Fall 2015 Collection celebrates and lets you explore your own uniqueness and what it means to be #ForeverYou.

     The Forever 21 Fall 2015 Collection will launch in stores globally and on Forever21.com beginning Friday, September 18, 2015. In the Philippines, Forever 21 stores are located at Megamall, SM Makati, SM City Cebu, The Block North Edsa, Mall Of Asia, Lanang Premier, Aura Premier, SM Fairview, SM City Clark, and SM Southmall.

Product Review: Organique Acai Juice

     Hi dearies! Do you consider taking natural/organic supplements as part of your everyday vitamins and nutrients essentials? I’m sure you’re aware that this food supplement comes in many forms. I’ve tried different kinds of food supplements in the past that’s why I know there’s no harm in trying. This so-called food supplements are not medicines that after taking for a month will heal your high blood pressure, diabetes, and the like. These food supplements have the “no approved therapeutic claim” on their labels because simply it’s a food supplement that will nourish the body and in my opinion, prevents the body from further decay. Meaning once you drink them, they will boost your body, give you energy, cleanse your system, flush all the toxins, and eventually will help you prevent those nasty chronic illnesses and the big C.

     Before I received a bottle of this purple drink, I already have an idea what this food supplement can do to our body. I’ve seen this last year on grocery shelves and drugstores where I buy maintenance medicine for my father. We wanted to try this before but he’s drinking a food supplement from another brand until we forgot that Organique Acai Juice was on my father’s food supplements wish list to try. I’m one happy kid because our friends from Organique Acai sent me a bottle of the juice supplement that contains powerful anti-oxidant. By the way, Acai Berry is pronounced as ah-sah-ee. More information about the product and my experience after taking it for a month below.  

Product Review: Organique Acai Juice

Organique The Premium Acai Blend
     is considered by many as the king of superfruits, the Acai Berry is mother's nature true gift of health. It can be found growing in the many rainforests that span Brazil and the Amazon basin. Organique premium acai blend is a pure and potent enhanced with all other natural juice extracts such as organic evaporated cane juice, apple juice concentrate, acerola juice, green tea extract to create a smooth healthy and delicious drink. Acai is rich in the following beneficial nutrients: antioxidant, phytonutrients, amino acids, vitamins, trace minerals, omega fatty oil.

     If you are still skeptical about what this food supplement can do, read here the 39 reasons to drink Organique Acai Juice and why after 30 days I highly recommend this product.

• Açaí Can Help You Sleep Better because it contains nutrients like vitamin B and others, Açaí is able to decrease your level of stress and aids in the communication between your brain cells. Açaí is able to do this by assisting with the making of neurotransmitters. Some known neurotransmitters are serotonin and dopamine.
• Açaí Can Increase Your Energy Level it can and is used by renowned athletes like Venus Williams, because Açaí has a lot of nutrients, and especially a lot of lipids which are responsible for boosting up your energy level. This is why Açaí can be used on a daily basis to improve your energy level, and even before a more “energy demanding” event.
• Açaí Can Reduce Cholesterol as it has a lot of EFAs which stands for Essential Fatty Acids. These Acids sustain the good cholesterol (which is named HDL cholesterol) and at the same time, it will decrease the level of bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol). These two actions, made by the EFAs will lead to a much better blood circulation in your body.
• Açaí Can Help You Lose Weight. If you are trying to lose weight, then Açaí is a gold mine for you! Drinking Açaí will help you lose weight because Açaí will delay hunger and help you control your appetite. This is possible because Açaí has a low glycemic index.
• Açaí Can Help Lower Your Stress Level. Açaí is a great helper in the battle against stress! This is mainly because Açaí is able to adjust the stress level in your body and then to repair it.
• Açaí Can Improve Your Sexual Health. Açaí is known for having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can counteract sterility because of pollution, stress, and factors associated with free radicals.
• Açaí Can Ease Women’s Menstrual Cycle. Good news for women! Especially women who go through great menstrual pain each and every month! Açaí is very rich in calcium and it eases the nasty pain of bloating and cramps.
• Açaí Can Help You Fight The Wrinkles. The Açaí Juice has a high volume of phytosterols and anthocyanins which do a great job in protecting the collagen (and other connective tissues) and this way you will be safe from premature wrinkles.
• Açaí Can Make Your Teeth Stronger. The calcium that Açaí has is not only good for easing cramps and bloating, but it also helps you have more powerful teeth, a nice whiter smile and also prevents the appearance of gingivitis or other gum diseases.
• Açaí and Your Vision. The Açaí juice helps improve your vision, reduces complications of macular degeneration in diabetics. This happens because of the vitamin C and the beta-carotene that Açaí has.
• Açaí Can Aid Your Skin Tone. Because Açaí has phytosterols, by drinking Açaí you will help decrease the wearing down of your skin’s protective outside layer and so improve your skin tone.
• Açaí Can Fight Aging. Açaí may help slow down aging as Açaí has strong anti-oxidants and regenerative nutrients that aid cells to operate optimally. This is probably, one of the most important reasons to drink Açaí juice, from all the 39 reasons.
• Açaí Can Protect Blood Vessels. By drinking Açaí you will be protecting you will be protecting your arteries, capillaries, veins and blood vessels. This is possible because of the anthocyanins that Açaí has.
• Açaí Can Improve Your Resistance To Disease. Because Açaí has lots of nutrients; Açaí helps the immune system and increases your body’s resistance to all sorts of diseases.
• Açaí Can Improve Lipid and Glucose Levels. Açaí has a low glycemic index which improves these two levels.
• Açaí Can Detoxify And Cleanse Your Body. Açaí has been used for a long time now to detoxify human’s bodies.
• Açaí Can Even Help In Healing Ulcers. Due to his antibacterial properties, Açaí is able to destroy fungi, bacteria and even parasites like the one that causes ulcer.
• Açaí May Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease. According to a study made in 2004, which is found in the Archives of Neurology, people that drink Açaí are reducing the risk of an Alzheimer disease because of Açaí ’s bigger amounts of vitamins E and C.
• Açaí Is a Great Helper Against Osteoporosis. Because Açaí has an increased amount of calcium; the bad osteoporosis tends to stay away from you.
• Açaí Can Fight Against BPH (prostate enlargement). Açaí is a tough enemy of BPH which stands for benign prostate hyperplasia. You might know BPH as an enlarged prostate.
• Açaí Can Help Thwart Retinopathy. For people that have diabetes, Açaí is great news, because it helps weak capillaries that otherwise could lead to retinopathy. The bad part about retinopathy is that it can often lead to blindness.
• Açaí Can Prevent Some Causes Of Heart Disease. The Açaí Juice has a powerful heart protection agent which is the antioxidant named polyphenols. The production of nitric oxide in the endothelial cells is improved by anthocyanins. The nitric oxide is responsible for the relaxation and enlargement of the blood vessel walls and this means a lesser amount of stress on your heart. And even more than this, your blood flow will be increased and you will have a decreased risk of any vessel blockage.
• The Açaí Plant Sterols Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure. The sterols are responsible for a lot of good things for your body. Sterols are the components of plant cell membranes. They are used in the treatment things associated with blood pressure.
• Açaí Can Help In Relieving The Symptoms Of Asthma. Açaí is able to improve the symptoms of Asthma because it has a lot of vitamin C which is a very powerful antioxidant. The vitamin C has anti-inflammatory properties which help in relieving the Asthma symptoms.
• Açaí Can Also Help Relieve The Symptoms Of Crohn’s Disease. Because Açaí has great anti-inflammatory properties, he is able to stop the malabsorption of nutrients that are vital for the body. This way, Açaí is preventing any damage to the wall of your small intestines.
• Açaí Can Help In Relieving The Pain Caused By Arthritis. Once more, the anti-inflammatory abilities of the Açaí berry help in relieving pain caused by arthritis.
• Açaí Can Help Prevent Free-Radical Damage To Your Immune System. Oxidation (free-radical damage) represents one of the principal causes of the immune weakness (dysfunction). Açaí fights this by toughening the immune system.
• Açaí Can Also Act As An Astringent. An astringent is a substance that shrinks, contracts, tightens the body tissues like our skin. Astringents are utilized to stop bleeding from small cuts and to give to the skin a fresh, tingling sensation.
• Açaí Can Fight Cancer. Açaí prevents and lowers the risk of cancer. Açaí fights breast cancer, skin, stomach, lung cancer by neutralizing the free radicals before they can harm cells.
• Açaí Can Overcome Acid Reflux!. Because of its antioxidants, Açaí helps protect and even repair our lower esophagus when damaged by the acid reflux disease (GERD). Açaí also reduces the acidity of the stomach contents when the reflux occurs. This is because; Açaí has acid-suppression effects.
• Açaí Can Make Your Body Stronger. Because Açaí has even more protein than the average egg, he is able to help your body grow stronger.
• Açaí Can Enhance Muscle Contraction And Regeneration. Açaí has a mix of trace minerals and amino acids which allow him to help muscle contraction and regeneration after an exhausting activity.
• Açaí Can Improve The Function Of The Immune Cells. According to a study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, Açaí improves the function of the immune cells by modulating the lymphocytes and preventing the immune suppression. This is all possible thanks to Açaí ’s beta-sitosterol.
• Açaí Can Act As An Anti-Mutagenic. Açaí helps in the prevention of any damage to our DNA structure and reduces the possible risk posed by mutagens.
• Açaí Can Fight Against Viruses. Açaí reduces the frequency of infectious diseases like viruses, fungus or bacterial infections.
• Açaí Can Improve Your Digestion. Açaí dietary fiber helps our colon and the digestive tract.
• Açaí Can Give You a Better Mental Clarity. Açaí helps our alertness and mental function with its omega 3 fats.
• Açaí Can Promote Overall Health. With his powerful antioxidants, Açaí helps build and replenish our body.
• Açaí Can Help Your Body’s Synergy. Açaí helps with the protection of the whole body.

Product Review: Organique Acai Juice
a single 30 ml dose is equivalent to this shot glass

size: 32 fl oz. /946 ml

price: 2,500 php (Around $53.21+)

place bought: Free

Available at Mercury Drugstores, Watsons, Robinsons Supermarket, Pure Pharmacy, and South Star Drugstore

instructions for use:  Drink one to two servings per day, preferably before breakfast. One serving is equivalent to 30 ml

ingredients: Acai Puree, Water, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Apple Juice from Concentrate, Acerola Juice from Concentrate, Citric Acid, Guarana Extract, Green Tea Extract, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor

Product Review: Organique Acai Juice

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 30 ml

(concentrate to make 240 ml) (71 g)

Servings Per Container 32

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40     Calories from Fat 10

Total Fat 1 g     2%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg     0%

Sodium 0 mg            0%

Potassium 15 mg      1%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g        2%

Sugar 7 g

Protein 1 g

Vitamin A 6% Calcium 2% Vitamin C 40% Iron 2%

What I like:

• The taste- doesn't have a weird or funky taste. It's like I'm drinking grapes that are concentrated. It's a bit sour but tolerable.
• The packaging is simple, it's in a sturdy bottle and the label is complete with product information.
• The scent is like that of red wine but tolerable. I have a sensitive nose and drinking food supplements with weird smell makes me nauseous. I never experienced that while drinking this.
• No weird feeling or an upset stomach after drinking one shot of this purple juice first thing in the morning. I drink one or two shots of this upon waking up.
• I feel a bit full after taking this before breakfast.
• No breakouts, irritations or whatsoever in my skin. I also noticed that during the time I'm drinking this juice, no new zits or pimples popping out my forehead and chin.
• I noticed that my skin is less oily. 
• I love eating spicy and oily foods. I noticed that there are traces of oil in my stool which is a good indication that bad fats are being expelled from my body.
• I'm usually constipated and this juice helped me ease the difficulty in emptying the bowel.
• I usually crave for sweets in between meals but during the period that I'm drinking this juice, less sweet cravings for a month.
• I feel less lethargic on days that I have mood swings. I can say that I have extra energy during the time I'm drinking this juice.
• I noticed less hair fall. I've been battling with hair fall these past few months after my father's hospitalization. I can say that my hair fall is stress related. Last month, I noticed that I have less hair fall compared to the month that I'm not drinking this. I still use the same hair care products before and while I was drinking the juice.

What I don't like:

• The price- can be a bit expensive for budget-conscious individuals.
• Not easily accessible for those who live in the provinces.

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. There are 39 reasons to drink this Organique Acai juice and I think in the long run I will definitely see those results. If I'm diabetic, have cholesterol, suffering from Asthma, and if I have other diseases, the results will be verified by a monthly laboratory. I highly recommend this product if you're looking for a food supplement and would like to cleanse your body from toxins. 

     Have you tried taking this food supplement? Share your experience below :)

For more information about Organique Acai, visit their website:

http://www.organique.asia/

Like them on Facebook: Organique Acai

Follow them on Instagram: @organiqueacai

Good Times!~

DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by Organique Acai Juice for a review. The thoughts expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. Always consult a medical professional first before taking food supplements because there are instances that it will have a contraindication with the medicine your taking. 

Effortless Shopping Tips on Using Lazada Mobile App

     It's September already, shopping season starts now! I know most of you are preparing your list as early as now so here are tips from Lazada Philippines that will make shopping effortless and less stress this holiday season. Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) - the Philippines’ One-Stop Shopping and Selling destination continues to keep its commitment of effortless shopping to Filipinos with the Lazada Mobile App. Now, Filipinos have access to more than half a million products right at their fingertips. Giving Filipinos the power to shop anything, anytime, anywhere through the Lazada Mobile App.

     With the Lazada Mobile App, everyone can conveniently shop while on the go; packed with eye-catching visuals, intuitive user interface, and true-to-form images, you can never go wrong shopping through the Lazada Mobile App. Now you don’t need to rush to the mall or brave through the bad weather or heavy traffic as shopping through the Lazada Mobile App is easy as 1-2-3! Simply download the Lazada Mobile App for FREE on iOS AppStore and Google Play Store.

Effortless Shopping Tips on Using Lazada Mobile App

     Packed with daily promos and jaw-dropping discounts, the Lazada Mobile App also hosts exclusive App-Only sales for premium tech and lifestyle brands. With the same robust functionality as its web interface, the Lazada Mobile App offers the ease and convenience of shopping for those Filipinos on-the-go.

     And to make every Filipino’s effortless shopping risk-free, the Lazada Mobile App also offers cash-on-delivery payment. So aside from the ease of being able to shop on-the-go through the Lazada Mobile App, everyone can pay via cash when their orders arrive on their doorsteps.

Effortless Shopping tips to all Shoppers on the Go:

Secure Shopping

• For mobile shopping, choose shopping sites with an app. It’s easier to use and most importantly, more secure as it’s harder to tamper with.
• Check news articles about the shopping site to ensure it’s not a temporary online shop that will disappear after pocketing your money.
• Ensure the shopping site has a return policy such as Lazada’s Buyer Protection: online shops without return policies can mean scam or unauthentic products.
• Do not give your password to anyone. Online shops’ email support or call support personnel should never require your password for identification.
• Only use your credit or debit card on sites with a padlock icon in the URL bar. This means the site uses secure communications to prevent any third-party eavesdropping.
• Check for security labels such as PCI-DSS certification. This means the shop has been audited and is certified safe to use.
• If you don’t receive an acknowledgement email from the online shop shortly after a purchase, there might be an issue with your purchase or it might be a scam. Call the site’s hotline to verify.
• If you strongly suspect you have been scammed and your credit card information has been stolen, contact your bank or credit card issuer to block the card and investigate.

Savvy Fashionistas

• Pick the right size by using the size chart feature, taking your measurements and checking carefully for any international conversions (UK, US, EU, Japan).
• Ensure the site has an exchange policy like Lazada’s 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy that enables you to return clothes within 7 days, and re-order the outfit in a size that fits you perfectly.
• Only shop for fashion on shopping apps that provide a few angles so you can see exactly how the clothes fit on the model or mannequin.
• Get your friends’ comments or ‘likes’ easily by sharing the item on Facebook or Instagram before buying.
• Read product details to check on the fabrication so you’ll know how the clothes feel on you.

Parenting Shoppers

• Spend quality time with your family instead of getting caught in traffic to the shopping mall. Shopping at the Lazada Mobile App lets you shop at your convenience, any time of the day!
• Diapers and milk powder are not only expensive, but heavy to carry. Look out for online promotions and take advantage of door-step delivery.
• Follow the Lazada Super Moms Facebook page and subscribe to the newsletters to get the latest deals delivered straight to you.
• Don’t let getting overwhelmed in crowded malls and toy stores stop you from giving the best to your kids. Shop for educational toys online, conveniently.
• If you’ve brought the wrong size of maternity clothes, take advantage of Lazada’s 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. Return the wrong size within 14 days (30 for Vietnam), and re-order the outfit in the right size.

Tech Addicts 

• Online shopping allows you to compare prices for your favourite gadget. Do keep a look out for sellers on the same site that may offer a bigger discount or bundle deal.
• Searching for phone accessories, power banks and covers is less overwhelming online as you can easily compare your options and colors, and sort them by price.
• Subscribe to Lazada’s newsletter or like our Facebook page to get news on exclusive and limited edition tech launches.
• When looking for a gadget in a specific model or colour, check out Lazada’s wide range online first. It’s better than visiting the retail store and discovering the gadget’s sold out.
• Shopping for your favourite gadget online is easy. You can do it anytime of the day with fast and reliable delivery to your home or office.

Smart Savers 

• Take advantage of free shipping if you spend a certain amount, or do a group order with friends so you can all enjoy free shipping.
• Download the Lazada mobile application to enjoy special app-only discounts and access sales anywhere, anytime! Turn on push notifications on mobile to stay updated on the latest promotions.
• Watch out for time-sensitive flash deals, set your alarm so you don’t miss the promotion! 
• Look out for exciting promotions from our bank partner with store-wide discounts.
• Sign up for newsletters for sale promotions and coupon codes.
• “Like” the Lazada Philippines (www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines) on Facebook to get notifications on the latest deals.

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph 

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Get Instant 'Bigote' by Drinking Slurpee from 7-Eleven Philippines

     There's one thing that made 7-Eleven a trademark to all thirsty individual- a thirst quencher that will satisfy and give you brain freeze at the same time. I don't drink soft drinks and carbonated drinks but with Slurpee, I always give in because they also offer other flavors aside from the usual soda. Here's another awesome news from 7-Eleven :)

     Drinking Slurpee has never been this fun! 7-Eleven Philippines recently launched their quirky limited edition Slurpee Mustache Straws! Slurpee lovers can now enjoy the iconic drink and take SLURPfies to the next level with these fun ‘staches that come in four different designs.

Get Instant 'Bigote' by Drinking Slurpee from 7-Eleven Philippines

     “Slurpee” was first introduced in the market in the 1950s, an accidental creation from a broken soda fountain. From this incident, Omar Knedly, an American businessman and inventor, created machines that produce the so-called slushy drink. Originally termed “Icee”, 7-Eleven coined the term “Slurpee” in the 1960s to give the product a unique and catchy sound among consumers. Since then, Slurpee was exclusively sold by 7-Eleven stores and was then only available for local consumption in the United States.

     Slurpee was introduced in the Philippines in 1984, the year Philippine Seven Corporation, the local franchisor of global chain store brand 7-Eleven, opened its first store in the country, and has been serving new and classic flavors like Fuji Apple, Raspberry, and Bubblegum. Customers can now enjoy the Classic Cola Blast, back by popular demand, and the new Watermelon Lime in all stores serving Slurpee. 

     Just add P49 to get one Mustache Straw design when you buy any size of Slurpee. So hurry, grab your own Slurpee Mustache Straw, strike your best bigote pose, and #LetsSLURPfie! Check out the hashtag on Instagram to find out who’s gotten into the mustache craze!