Asthma or “hika” in Tagalog is a long-term lung condition that affects more than 200 million people globally. This condition is considered to be one of the world’s most common non-communicable diseases, although it is more prevalent in children who are yet to have a fully developed immune system.

Asthma attacks involve inflammation and constriction in the airways, which can be triggered by factors that vary from person to person. Some of the common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and tightening of the chest.

If you have asthma and want to get your dose of fitness now and then, here are some exercises to get you started:

Simple Breathing Exercises

Doing some breathing exercises is one of the simplest ways you can manage your asthma symptoms every day. These exercises help open up your airways, allowing fresh air to penetrate your lungs and minimizing the burden of breathing. Some breathing exercises to consider are:

●      Diaphragmic Breathing (Belly Breathing): Breathe in through your nose and let your belly fill up with air. Breathe out through the mouth. Make sure to relax your shoulders and neck to properly position your diaphragm.

●      Pursed Lip Breathing: As with belly breathing, breathe in through your nose and breathe out with pursed lips. Make sure that you exhale twice as long to help your airways stay open longer.

●      Nasal Breathing: Slowly take deep breaths through your nose. Similar to belly breathing, you need to make sure that your belly is filled with air. This will increase your oxygen intake and help you slow down your heart rate and breathing.

Practicing these breathing exercises regularly will help get rid of the stale air that has accumulated in your lungs. As a result, your diaphragm can do its job more efficiently. Of course, it would be best to consult your doctor about medications you may need to take or what you need to avoid before attempting to do breathing exercises.

Walking, Light Jogging, or Hiking

Going on a walk or a light jog is a great way to get sunlight and fresh air for your lungs. It’s also a low-intensity exercise, so you don’t have to worry too much about minding your breathing (or your knees). If you want a more immersive experience in nature, you can opt to take a short hike instead. However, make sure that you hike in areas with a low pollen count to prevent an asthma attack.

In addition, you should ensure that you’re walking, jogging, or hiking during warm weather to prevent your symptoms from getting triggered. Cold, dry air irritates your airways, which can cause irritation and worsen your asthma symptoms. If the weather outside isn’t ideal, you can get your exercise on an indoor track or treadmill.

Cycling

Similar to walking, riding a bicycle is a gentle form of exercise that doesn’t require you to overexert yourself. It’s also a great way to keep your leg muscles in shape, plus it allows you to savor nature through a fun activity. That said, because cycling is usually done outdoors, you should make sure to avoid potential asthma triggers like pollen.

Swimming

Swimming is a great exercise for people with asthma because it builds up the muscles for breathing. Aside from the low pollen exposure, you will also be breathing warm and moist air, which is less likely to trigger adverse reactions. Moreover, some studies show that swimming can improve cardiopulmonary fitness and lung function; these can help you better manage your condition.

That said, you also need to be careful about swimming in chlorinated pools, which can trigger symptoms in some people. You may want to talk to your doctor first to see if it’s safe for you to swim in these pools and if there are any medications that can prevent adverse effects while swimming.

Yoga

Yoga is another low-impact exercise that you can practice regularly to improve your health. Yoga allows you to optimize your breathing as it involves slow inhalation and careful movements. Aside from its benefits on your physiology, doing yoga is also known to improve your mental health and quality of life. In particular, it’s helpful in reducing your stress levels and allowing you to better manage life with asthma.

A Final Word

Apart from the exercises mentioned above, you can also partake in sports as long as they are gentle on your lungs and don’t involve high-impact bursts of activity. Examples include golf and gymnastics, which provide you with intermittent breaks.

If you are in the market looking for a new car, would you know where to go?

There are a lot of factors to consider in buying a car. You check out the style, the engine performance, the cost, the materials used, the list goes on. Though it has been relatively easy for some customers to assess these factors, the pandemic added a new layer of concern.

For over two years, we have adapted to new routines - getting used to stricter protocols and ensuring safe distancing in public areas; and this affected even the car shopping experience.

 

CAR SHOPPING IN THE NEW NORMAL

Nowadays, the process of car shopping requires a lot more effort as some shops ask customers for proof of vaccination and face masks before entering a showroom, and rightly so. On top of this, the bigger risk with the presence of COVID-19 further complicates the car shopping experience.  

But despite the looming threat of the COVID-19 virus, there is a car dealership in La Union that geared up to give their employees and customers a safe space to interact. A space where the quality of clean air is maintained, and people can be protected from known and unknown viruses and bacteria.

TOYOTA LA UNION’S CHOICE IS PANASONIC

To beef up protection against these air pollutants, Toyota La Union installed Panasonic Air Conditioners in their showroom. Toyota La Union’s management chose the Panasonic Air Conditioners that have nanoe ^TM X technology, which inhibits pollutants such as bacteria and viruses including the novel coronavirus, making the space inside the area safe and protected 24/7.^[1]  

At Toyota La Union’s upgraded showroom, you can shop for cars without having to worry about the risk of touching contaminated surfaces or inhaling live viruses in the air. You can focus on the cars of your interest, as well as on the deal you are about to make.

You can also bring your family to maximize and enjoy the safest car-buying experience; from meeting with auto sales representatives to discuss your needs, to finalizing all the paperwork. There is still no better car-buying experience than kicking the tires in person. All these made possible by Toyota La Union and Panasonic Air Conditioners.

In the present when the COVID-19 virus is omnipresent, businesses like Toyota La Union set an example of how you can provide next level customer experience. Not only should businesses offer good products but ensure protection and comfort as well for their customers. You can do it too for your company with the installation of Panasonic Air Conditioners with nanoe^TM X.

Next time when you are in the market buying your new car, why not check out Toyota La Union? You are sure to get top-notch service, with a boost of virus and bacteria protection as well!

If you want to level up the protection of your business from viruses and for more information about nanoe™ and nanoe™ X technology please visit www.panasonic.com/ph/nanoe.

My most trusted brand of medicines, vitamins, and supplements is having its Super Brand Day today, August 24, on Shopee!  Para I can say goodbye sa sakit ng ulo and lagnat.  This rainy season, getting colds, cough, and even fever is quite rampant.  Sometimes, no matter how we take our daily vitamins and supplements, we still get sick.  It partly must be the weather, but stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet can also lead to lower immunity.  

Thanks to Unilab, I can say goodbye sa sakit ng ulo at lagnat! We all can even stay energized and healthy when we catch Shopee-exclusive deals on Biogesic, Neozep, up to 50% off on select Enervon, and other Unilab products on the Unilab Super Brand Day on Shopee.

Even if we're not sick at home, there's no harm in making sure my medicine cabinet is stocked with the essentials my family needs in case we get feverish, catch a cold or cough, or experience headaches.

Here are my go to meds from Unilab which I've added to cart and of course checked out as well!

1. Biogesic 20 Tablets 500mg Paracetamol (For Headache And Fever Relief):

Biogesic is the most used and most trusted oral medicine for headache and fever relief. It contains 500mg of paracetamol, an analgesic-antipyretic which can be taken on an empty stomach and can be taken by pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, the elderly. It's the safest medicine anyone could take.  My doctor and even elder relatives would only recommend Biogesic.  I personally experience almost instant relief from tension headache and it acts fast in arresting my fever.  

Purchase from Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Biogesic-20-Tablets-500mg-Paracetamol-(For-Headache-And-Fever-Relief)-i.272467617.9208121312

2. Buy 1 Enervon Tab 30s + FREE TRIAL Enervon Sugar Free 30s: 

For immunity and energy, we take Enervon tablet daily.  It contains Vitamin C for more immunity and Vitamin B for more energy. It can be used as a nutritional supplement to enhance the immune system and promote increased energy.  Especially these days, ang hirap magkasakit right?  Prevention is definitely better than cure.  Now that we're almost back to normal even if the invisible enemy is still around, it's best that we protect ourselves from getting sick easily.  Take Enervon na rin!  Also try the Enervon Sugar Free tablets!

Purchase from Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Buy-1-Enervon-Tab-30s-FREE-TRIAL-Enervon-Sugar-Free-30s-i.272467617.15446426732

3. Rainy Day Essentials 1: Biogesic 20s + Neozep 10s: 

Sometimes we really get down during the bed weather or rainy days right?  Uso pa naman ang mga typhoons sa mga panahong ito.  But, don't let the weather weigh you down! I only rely on Biogesic and Neozep to keep me from getting down during the rainy days.  We all know that Biogesic is the most used and trusted oral medicine that readily provides for headache and fever relief while Neozep is the leading cold medicine that provides fast and complete relief from cold and its symptoms. On the onset of fever and colds plus its symptoms, I take this powerful combo for quick relief.

Purchase from Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Rainy-Day-Essentials-1-Biogesic-20s-Neozep-10s-i.272467617.16876208045

I super love finding all my needs in my favorite, and I'm sure yours too, e-commerce site, Shopee!  I've compared prices, and definitely, I find items in Shopee less expensive.  I love that all my purchases are value for money kasi I get rewards pa!  Tip ko to also check your vouchers tab to see if you can get additional discounts or shopbacks and FREE shipping too!  When you also use ShopeePay, you can also get additional discounts.  Pwede rin ang buy now pay later with SPayLater!  Make sure lang to pay your dues on time ha!

Mommies, take advantage na of Unilab's Super Brand Day today on Shopee!  Add to cart and check out these products!  Stock up on your rainy days essentials!  Say goodbye to sakit ng ulo and lagnat na!  I wish you good health and wealth na rin always!

Happy Shopee-ing!

As a mom, not a day pass that I am not tired.  Sometimes I feel like I overwork myself which I know isn't a good thing.  I also realize that as I become older, the more I need to take good care of my health as a prevention,  Hence, self-care is a must! This is why we should invest in self-care essentials and this August 11 - 12, we can enjoy up to 90% off on health and lifestyle products from Bayer Consumer Health and Above Athletica for their Super Brand Day on Shopee!

Sharing with you my top brands from Bayer Consumer Health and Above Athletica: 

1. Berocca Orange Energy Vitamins

I definitely recommend Berocca (I especially can't live without this when I am sick!) to all!  It's more than just Vitamin C because it also has Vitamin B-Complex, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc that all work together to give your body that maximum energy!  The Berocca Orange Energy Vitamins is a healthy way to to sustain your optimal physical and mental performance with energy, focus, and alertness throughout the day. 

Buy on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Berocca-Orange-Energy-Vitamins-Effervescent-30-Tablets-i.162963265.2750921588

2. Saridon Triple Action

On days when I get tension headaches because of stress or when I get too tired, I take Saridon®  Triple Action (Paracetamol/Propyphenazone/Caffeine).  It is an analgesic/antipyretic that is used for the fast and effective relief of mild to severe headaches and other pain conditions such as toothache, menstrual discomfort, postoperative, rheumatic pain and pain and fever associated with colds and "flu".

Buy on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Saridon-10s-Grab-N'-Go-Pack-i.162963265.3394066738

3. Sarimax Tablet

I remember when I used to work in a corporate office, I often get frozen shoulders and my back used to ache so much because of too much sitting.  I would often go to therapies and was given medication.  I took Sarimax Tablet which is used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis including juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is also used in dysmenorrhea, headache including migraine, postoperative pain, soft tissue disorders, acute gout, and to reduce fever.  For these things, you can count on Ssarimax Tablet.

Buy on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Sarimax-Tablet-275mg-100s-i.162963265.17805073128

4. Just Whey Protein 1lbs 15 Servings Wheyl Nutrition

Calling out fitness enthusiasts!  The Just Whey Protein line is an all-natural, no-fuss whey protein blend. It uses a low-lactose whey protein concentrate base. Skipping all artificial ingredients and additives you don't really need, you're getting a clean and functional blend that's really high in protein.  This is highly recommended to those building muscles and are regularly working out. 

Buy on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Just-Whey-Protein-1lbs-15-Servings-Wheyl-Nutrition-Powder-for-Muscle-Growth-Recovery-i.263674315.4234454748

5. Above Athletica Protein Shaker Bottle

For the health buds taking protein shakes, why not partner your health drinks with the Above Athletica Protein Shaker Bottle is the perfect tumbler for mixing protein shakes, smoothies, pre-workout and supplements. It's also convenient to carry and lightweight and includes a wire whisk ball mixers.

Buy them on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Above-Athletica-Protein-Shaker-Bottle-450ml-with-Stainless-Whisk-Ball-BPA-Free-Leak-Free-i.263674315.18000303223

6. Above Athletica Sports Headband Antislip Workout Sweat Band

Part of self-care is taking care of our physique and I do that with light workouts.  The Above Athletica Sports Headband Antislip Workout Sweat Band is great for blocking salty sweat from running down your face while working out. The sweat head band also prevents your hair sticks to your forehead. It's also made of high-quality breathable stretch fabric (85% nylon, 15% polyester) and anti-slip silicone to avoid headband dropping during exercise.  Let's move more and be healthy!

Buy from Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Above-Athletica-Sports-Headband-Antislip-Workout-Sweat-Band-Men-Women-Hairband-Running-Yoga-Cycling-i.263674315.4291986371

So this Super Brand Sale of Bayer Consumer Health and Above Athletica Super Brand Day, make sure to check out these self-care essentials and see how much you can save not only your healths, but also your budget!  

Maintain your healthy lifestyle with the help of Bayer Consumer Health and Above Athletica, available up to 90% off on Shopee this August 11-12!

Happy Shopee-ng!

As the COVID situation in the country is improving, biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. highlights the importance of providing continuous care for patients that are diagnosed with lymphoma.

“Now that restrictions are easing up, we have the opportunity to take initiative and engage in activities that will allow us to extend the much-needed assistance that lymphoma patients need,” said Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager of Takeda Philippines. “The situation may constantly change, but our commitment towards educating Filipinos about this disease and improving patient access to treatment and quality of lymphoma care remains the same.”

Knowing the enemy disease

Lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer in the world. According to a study by the Global Cancer Observatory (Globocan), over 600,000 new cases of lymphoma were detected worldwide in 2020, making it the 11th most common cancer in the world.[1] In the Philippines, there were over 4,000 new patients that were diagnosed with this disease in 2020.[2]

It begins when an infection-fighting white blood cell (or lymphocyte) mutates, divides and grows out of control, compromising the immune system and lodging itself onto lymph nodes or "kulani" and causing them to swell. Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that involves the presence of a specific type of lymphocyte called Reed-Sternberg cells. Hodgkin lymphoma cases comprise one-fifth of all lymphoma cases in the world, making it a rare cancer.[3]

Like any other cancers, detecting the disease in its early stages is essential, as survival rates drop from 90% to 70% in patients with advanced stages of the disease. Hodgkin lymphoma shares common symptoms with other diseases such as fever, chills, night sweats, unexplained weight loss and fatigue. This, coupled with the fact that it is a relatively rare disease, makes it difficult for people to identify it in its early stages.

Diagnosing lymphoma entails several tests to confirm its type. One of which is through a bone marrow biopsy. Another one is through a series of panel tests called immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing, specifically the one that tests for the CD30 lymphoma marker. However, IHC is not a standard test in the country due to its cost and lack of availability in hospitals.

Plights of a lymphoma patient

Jheric Delos Angeles, lymphoma survivor-advocate and co-founder of Lymphoma Philippines, shared some of the struggles faced by lymphoma patients. These challenges include access to accurate diagnosis and new medicines, financial means, communication gaps with healthcare providers, cultural stigma, and discrimination.

Jheric Delos Angeles, Co-Founder of Lymphoma Philippines, was diagnosed with Stage IV Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) in May 2015.  

Having battled lymphoma himself, he co-founded Lymphoma Philippines, a patient support group that aims to help patients and their loved ones who are diagnosed with the disease, and to raise awareness about lymphoma.

Apart from these barriers, Delos Angeles added, “Every individual requires a strong support system. In fact, Lymphoma Philippines was created to provide emotional support and empowerment, as well as to bridge the information gap.” 

Takeda Philippines stands with all the lymphoma patients and recognizes the struggles they face, and the many dreams and hopes they are yet to fulfill. Hence, Takeda Philippines takes on the mission to create approaches that would help patients overcome the barriers and shares multiple ways on how the company shows continuity of care for lymphoma patients.

Takeda Philippines invests in various programs and solutions to address affordability barriers and to improve treatment access among patients. First, the company is guided by a tier-pricing approach where medicines are priced in a manner that reflects the holistic value they offer to patients, the healthcare system, and society. Secondly, Takeda Philippines has the Patient Assistance Program (PAP). This makes use of innovative and collaborative financing models to increase access to treatment and medicines for the recommended duration. Eligible patients may get in touch with their doctors for information on how to enroll in the program.

“Aside from this, educating ourselves about the nature of the disease – its causes, symptoms, manifestations – is one of the first steps to take, which we can easily do by researching about lymphoma and attending talks facilitated by medical experts,” shared Dr. Joy Pabellon, Medical Affairs Lead at Takeda Philippines.

Representatives from Takeda Philippines and Care PH doing the symbolic gesture of Takeda’s Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma campaign. (From left to right) Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager, Takeda Philippines; Igor Gomes, Cluster Head and General Manager, VMAPS; Dr. Beatrice Tiangco, Founder of Care PH; and Mr. Jojo Flores, Program and Administrative Officer of Care PH

Recently, Takeda Philippines provided a Php 1,000,000 grant to Cancer Care Registry and Research Philippines Foundation (CARE PH) to expand cancer research efforts in the country. This initiative is geared towards providing a more comprehensive range of support for Filipino cancer patients. The grant will allow CARE PH to train encoders and lead additional site-specific cancer registries. It will be used in contributing to the research and development of newer diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to diagnose cancers earlier, while also ensuring that the best possible treatments are accessible and available to patients.

Furthermore, Takeda Philippines aims to sustain its efforts to provide patients access to the CD30 lymphoma marker test through a donation to the PHAPCares Foundation. The PHAPCares Foundation is the social responsibility arm of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) mandated to help improve the health and lives of Filipinos disadvantaged by sickness, poverty, conflicts and disasters.

This year, the PHAPCares Foundation is partnering with one of the country's largest tertiary public referral hospitals for the CD30 Testing for Lymphoma Awareness and Prevention Program (CLAP) to facilitate early screening, diagnosis and confirmation of the disease. The CLAP initiative will provide CD30 testing for free to indigent Filipinos who would not have otherwise been tested.

“We are committed to outsmarting cancer so that more patients can benefit from—and have access to—life-transforming medicines. Through our cancer research and development, we are building up on our deep understanding of cancer to develop new ways to approach the disease,” said Villanueva.

She added, “In all our efforts, we seek not only to increase awareness about lymphoma, but also to heed the call of the government to implement the spirit of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act and for the medical, patient and healthcare community, to come together to work towards a cancer-free Philippines.”

To know more about Takeda and its initiatives, visit www.takeda.com. 

First and second booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine under the government’s “Resbakuna sa Botika” are now available at 19 Watsons stores nationwide.

The “Resbakuna sa Botika” program was first rolled out in selected clinics and pharmacies in Metro Manila and later on expanded to other areas nationwide as part of the national government’s efforts to further expand the national vaccination program.

Initially, the Department of Health (DOH) and Local Government Units provided immunizers to conduct the booster vaccination in Watsons. With the help of the DOH, more than 36 Watsons Pharmacists have undergone training and are now certified COVID-19 Immunizing Pharmacists.

“Watsons has administered over 12,000 boosters for COVID-19 since Resbakuna started in January. We are continuously working with DOH and different LGUs to find out where we can further expand our Resbakuna sa Botika sites.",  said Joseph Soliman, Business Development Controller at Watsons.

The boosters are free and the public can walk in at any of the participating Watsons stores offering the vaccines or register and book a schedule at https://www.vaccination.watsons.com.ph/resbakuna/. The vaccination days at Watsons are usually Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

"Resbakuna sa Botika is a very good partnership between Watsons and the Philippine government to help make Covid-19 boosters accessible to many Filipinos. We continue to put resources behind RESBAKUNA as we believe that protecting the public health will be crucial to our economic recovery.” said Soliman. "In the event that the government will stop the Covid-19 vaccination program, Watsons will be ready to serve the public with commercially available Covid-19 vaccines."

As an incentive for shoppers who will get their booster shots at Watsons, the leading health, wellness and beauty retailer is giving Php50 off every minimum purchase of Php500 to each person who gets their vaccine at Watsons.

Watsons continues to expand its health products and services from vitamins, supplements, hygiene products and even FDA approved antigen kits.

For the complete list of Watsons stores where the COVID-19 boosters are available for free, go to https://www.vaccination.watsons.com.ph/resbakuna/.

It's hard to lose someone to any sickness especially cancer.  I lost my mom to it that's why I  know how devastating that feels.  Cancer comes as a surprise and I still wish that there will be a cure for every cancer there is.  I'm glad to recently stumble upon a biopharmaceutical leader, Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. (“Takeda Philippines”) who has launched the “Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma” initiative to answer the call of the government’s National Integrated Cancer Control Act for medical stakeholders to come together and work towards a cancer-free Philippines.

The initiative is led by Takeda Philippines and is supported by various organizations including the Philippine Cancer Society, Health Futures Inc., Philippine College of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, Philippine Society of Pathologists, Carewell Community Foundation and Lymphoma Philippines. “Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma” aims to raise awareness about lymphoma and improve access to lymphoma treatments in the Philippines by providing free testing to patients, partnering with relevant organizations and institutions, and sponsoring talks and seminars to educate the public about the disease.

What is lymphoma?

Lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer in the world. According to a study by the Global Cancer Observatory (Globocan), over 600,000 new cases of lymphoma were detected worldwide in 2020, making it the 11th most common cancer in the world.^[1] In the Philippines, there were over 4,000 new patients diagnosed with lymphoma, making it the among the 30 most common cancers in the country.^[2] This might seem like a small fraction of the population, but if left untreated, lymphoma can be deadly for the people who suffer from it, with nearly 300,000 deaths resulting from the disease in 2020 alone,^[3] 2,500 of which were recorded in the Philippines.^[4]

The pandemic has also put those with lymphoma at risk, as patients with the disease were identified to be more susceptible to COVID-19 according to a study published in the World Journal of Virology.^[5] And with the fear of being infected by COVID-19 still looming, it has been more difficult for people experiencing symptoms of the disease to go out and undergo testing for lymphoma.

And like any other cancer, detecting the disease in its early stages is essential, as survival rates drop from 90% to 70% in patients with advanced stages of the disease. Even then, relapse is common in advanced stages of the disease, with one-quarter to one-third of patients not achieving long-term remission with standard frontline therapy. However, detecting it is not an easy feat.

Hodgkin lymphoma shares common symptoms with other diseases such as fever, chills, night sweats, unexplained weight loss and fatigue. This, coupled with the fact that it is a relatively rare disease, makes it difficult for people to identify it in its early stages. The most telling signs are painless lumps or swelling of lymph nodes or “kulani” in the neck, armpit or groin region, but even then, the only way to get properly diagnosed is through biopsy or CD30 testing, which is not accessible to everyone. It’s also due to its rarity that there is a lack of public awareness about Hodgkin lymphoma, with treatment options and relevant information not readily available to patients.

Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma

As part of this initiative, Takeda Philippines has ongoing partnerships with several organizations to improve access to testing and raise awareness about the disease. One of its recently concluded partnerships is with the Philippine Cancer Society, where Takeda Philippines provided support to patients through free CD30 testing to help detect Hodgkin lymphoma. To date, the partnership has provided free testing to over 60 patients all over the country.

Aside from making testing more accessible, Takeda has also partnered with the Philippine College of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Philippine Society of Pathology, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion and Health Futures, Inc. for various webinars and talks on Hodgkin lymphoma for medical professionals and patients alike.

“Rare cancers like lymphoma continue to be a problem due to lack of awareness and information available to the public, which is why patients continue to search for treatment options and support in managing their disease. With the ‘Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma’ initiative, we hope to reinforce our commitment in providing access to innovative medicines to lymphoma patients and to address gaps in the areas of screening, diagnosis, treatment and patient support,” said Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager of Takeda Philippines.

Lymphoma Philippines, one of the partner organizations of Takeda Philippines, shared their support for the newly-launched initiative. “We at Lymphoma Philippines try our best to help every patient that needs support in any way we can, whether by providing information, improving access to treatment or supporting patient advocacy. By joining the ‘Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma’ initiative, we hope to make the general public more aware about lymphoma, the issues that patients face and what they can do to help,” said Jheric Delos Angeles, co-founder of Lymphoma Philippines.

Given the rarity of their condition, Hodgkin lymphoma patients may feel isolated as they are less likely to meet other people with the same form of their disease. With the “Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma” campaign, Takeda and its partners hope to raise public awareness, inform the public about treatment options and make information about the disease more readily available.

If you or someone you know has been experiencing any symptoms associated with Hodgkin lymphoma, please consult with your local oncologist or hematologist.

For more information on lymphoma and Takeda’s initiatives, visit www.takeda.com .

SANTé International continues to advocate the transformative power of all things natural in improving the lives of countless people as it opens the first quarter of 2022 introducing Dimples Romana as the newest endorser of its Retail and Wholesale division’s flagship brand, Santé Barley Max. 

An all-natural, nutritional powerhouse, and worry-free superfood supplement that is trusted by millions of families and individuals, Santé Barley Max is barley grass harvested at a young age and produced in powder and capsule forms. It uses barley grass powder that is certified organic by BioGro — New Zealand’s largest and best-known certifier for organic produce and products that promote the highest levels of organic quality. Being rich in vitamins and minerals for the daily diet needed by the human body, Santé Barley Max helps middle-aged, health-conscious individuals enjoy a good quality of life. It helps in enhancing the immune system and provides protection from illnesses and diseases. Santé Barley Max also contains stevia, which is a natural plant-based sweetener, low in calories and does not raise blood sugar levels.

 

Like all Pinoy moms, Dimples Romana juggles her time as an actress and as a mother while ensuring the safety of her family in these trying times due to the pandemic. 

 

An awarding-winning and internationally acclaimed dramatic actress who has starred in a steady string of blockbuster films and top-rating TV series such as One More Chance, The Mall, The Merrier, Block Z, Bagani, and Kadenang Ginto as well as her current primetime hit Viral Scandal, Dimples is also a mother of two kids whom she considers as her top priorities despite her hectic schedule as one of today’s most in-demand and bankable dramatic actresses in the industry. 

“I am so grateful for being able to work and have endorsement deals because these are really very uncertain times,” says Dimples. “I believe that everything could be balanced with the right blend of time management. Work is essential but my family is the most important in my life. We need to stay healthy and active not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. This is the reason why I am so ecstatic now that I am officially a part of the Santé Barley Max family because the brand is really effective in strengthening the immune system and providing the vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need every day. One sachet per day or a single capsule before a meal of Santé Barley Max really makes a world of difference.”