Aug 31, 2016

Free Pet Fashion Workshop Event on Sept 17 at Century City Mall

Doodles Paw Couture
It's a Pawsome Time in the City with the free event at the Century City Mall, located at the high rise building area at Kalayaan Ave, just a few steps from from Makati Ave. 

Who loves to go malling with their pets? Well, the great news is that Century City Mall has opened certain areas to be pet-friendly, and yes, it is more than just taking our canine and feline friends for a walk inside the selected pets zones of this world-class mall, there is a special, fun-filled event that will help make our furry friends be part of the Pawsome fashion world!

All About Pets in the City Event 

Sept. 17, 2016, Saturday, 1 pm
Century City Mall 

in partnership with

Doodles Paw Couture


It's going to be so nice to get a free workshop for our pets, right? And, the activities are so chill, a delightful way to leisurely spend a Saturday afternoon, as there will be a pet fashion talk, grooming tips, beauty tips, pet care information, being a pawparent bonding talk, and an on the floor catwalk workshop for our feline friends! 

Doodles Paw Couture 


If you want to go malling with your pet, aside from the usually stroller walk, there is an al fresco area at Century City Mall. It is responsibly pet-friendly, ensuring that there are special areas that are open to animal lovers, and provides events like this one to make time with our pets more wonderful.

Create more memories with our family and pets
by
attending the free 
All About Pets in the City Event 

For more details:
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Aug 26, 2016

For Altenative and Conventional Healing: Holistic Integrative Care Center





For treatments and cures that work, the approach should encompass all factors that affect us, not just the body, but the mind and soul also. For example, if one has diabetes, the constant warning bell about taking in too much sugar might be always on the mind, and the burden becomes heavier, and instead of enjoying life, it is pinned down to focusing on the illness. Taking medication surely isn't enough for a diabetic as a treatment, as for optimal health and improved quality of life, there has to be the proper diet, lifestyle, and even alternative medicine, such as taking bitter melon supplements to lower blood sugar levels.


The Holistic Integrative Care Center is the place to go to for healing that cares as it offers a multi-dimensional approach. It treats the root cause of the health concern. From the time a person takes an assessment, which is recommended to be done with medical records, if there are any, to the healing process, of which the patient is presented the treatments, to include alternative medicine choices.

The head of the licensed physicians in this clinic is Dr. Imelda Edodollon, MT, MD, NMD. She graduated from International Medical School of Integrative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2013. Pi Villaraza who is in the Healer's Portal, conducts integrative healing practice in alignment with energy transformation, neurology, psychological breakthrough and sustainable vision-setting.

Taken while I was having a body scan,which is part of the assessment process

With the fusion of conventional medicine and alternative treatment, using a whole approach, wellness comes about, quality of life improves, and cures are possible, with a sync of natural and conventional medicine.
We have heard a lot of stories about people who have cancer and use alternative medicine, but usually, it is from what is recommended by others who have used it. What is there was the database of alternative treatments that work?

There is, and that is at the Holistic Integrative Care Center. The approach includes all-natural supplements, and you can be sure that you and your loved ones are being treated by a licensed physician.

Please click this link to find out more about what health concerns are treated at Holistic Integrative Care Center
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Please click this link to read the testimonials about those who got well when they got treatment from Holistic Integrative Care Center.

To learn more, visit the Holistic Integrative Care Center website

Aug 22, 2016

Lifestyle Event: Chef Next Door with Jonas Ng Season 2 Launch

Lifestyle party, party! Awesomely fun event, with overflowing drinks and gourmet food! This event was held at Le Jardin, BGC, which is owned by the Chef Next Door, Jonas Ng.
Jonas Ng is a cheerful fellow, made more attractive because of his confident, bubbly personality. He had provided us with a good look of what we can expect from his cooking show. To watch his show means learning new techniques while having fun. He also spoke about how his mother inspired him to cook, and it was an encouraging speech.

Lifestyle does know how to throw a seamless party! With the smart, good-looking host, Migz Withaz Anzures, the event was so chill, relaxed, and it was indeed a successful launch.

The food that was served by Le Jardin was great and the Rillette de Porc, was fantastic, and I could hardly stop eating these.



There was a bevy of sponsors that added that special touch to the event, as these offered me great opportunity to try their new and exciting products.
Karen's Kitchen


As much as I wanted to indulge, as I am on a strict drink limit, but could not help but try the premium craft beer by Baguio Craft Brewery. Foam rich, with a depth of brewed goodness, a sip was fulfilling, and a better brew for those who want to have an exploration of flavors, that is unique and Filipino made. See the clarity of the brew, and it does taste good even when it is no longer cold, with that better bitter kick.

The event was had music, dancing, video presentations, and a raffle, and I won a knife from SaladMaster. That knife will surely last a lifetime!
Chef Next Door Season 2 airs regularly on Lifestyle Sky cable Channel 52 at these time slots:

Wednesday at 9:30 am 
Thursdays at 1:00 am
Saturdays at 6:00 pm
Sundays at 10:00 am
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Tuesdays at 12 mn 

This is the lifestyle you want:
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Boy Kanin: More Rice for the Right Price


Image credits: Boy Kanin Facebook Page
Giving more value per peso, Boy Kanin meals offer the favorite Filipino dishes topped on a lot of rice - and the rice is totally a lot! This food stall has the traditional food, beverage, and a unique wrap, and is truly one food stall that caters to our needs.

Filipinos do love to eat rice and typically order extra rice when they eat out. When one buys from Boy Kanin, this need not be done, as their rice meals has nearly two cups of rice, which maybe plain rice or their yellow rice which is quite flavorful. The large serving of rice does make the difference, and the proportion to the viand is just right.

Meals that Satisfy at Budget Prices

Most food stall have servings that are enough to stop the hunger or have items that are considered as snacks. Boy Kanin has meals, and their Filipino style burrito, which can be considered as a heavy snack.
Pinoy Burrito 

Bread wraps are quite popular nowadays. The Boy Kanin burrito has a soft bread wrap that holds flavorful rice, cheese, and meat. The meat is cut into small pieces. Unlike the Mexican burrito, this contains no beans. It tastes different also from that Mexican dish as it does not contain those kinds of spices. It is a comfort food as the cheese makes the rice stick together and adds a creaminess to the dish. It is so big, that I shared it with my daughter, and it is very filling. Unique, good, it hits the spot.

Here is the Pinoy Burrito unwrapped:


The Boy Kanin beverage is Salabat, which is ginger tea. This is served cold. There is no strong taste of ginger and it is refreshingly good. It is a surprisingly unlike any other ginger tea, and one won't even notice that they are drinking that popular Filipino beverage, I know this for a fact because after I drank a cup, I didn't even know it was made from ginger. I love this Salabat, and how I wish I could drink this every day, and maybe soon, if Boy Kanin can bottle this healthy Filipino drink.
If you want to eat more and get the full value of your money, then look for a Boy Kanin food stall.

Franchise opportunity is available. 
For more info, please visit the Boy Kanin Facebook page.




Academy of Pastry & Bakery Arts Philippines: First Year Anniversary Celebration

Can you become the first Filipino Master Chef? It is a skill that can be learned. Yet, to be one of the best chefs in the world, you'll need to get the right training, one that integrates precision and technique with passion, to create perfection in making baked products, cakes, chocolates, and other food items.
Learn from the master chefs at the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts how to make these wonderful food creations.
Celebrating their first anniversary was a gourmet occasion, with tables filled with finest selection of bread, chocolates, and cakes, all freshly made, and a display of sugar art and chocolate art. It was a wine and dine night, with hard drinks flowing liberally, and the most delightful finger food was served, made by the Parisian master chef.



The master chefs who teach at this school come from all over the world - and this is the only school that provides the opportunity to study locally and become a master chef.

The Academy of Pastry & Bakery Arts Philippines is located at Metro House Building, 345 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., 4/F Makati, MM.  It is an international pastry school offering certificate and diploma course. For more information, visit the Academy of Pastry & Bakery Arts Philippines website.  

Aug 8, 2016

Food and Drink Daily Decisions

Absorbtion is worth considering when it comes to health. What we eat and drink does go out after the digestion process, so what is left behind?

First, think about digestion. If this process does not have high performance levels, we must aid it by consuming what can aid it. For example, if the health concern is constipation, then fiber rich food such as oatmeal and eating certain fruits such as papaya can surely help. 

Next, think about absorption. When eating, chewing well breaks down the food for it to be easier to digest. Whatever goes in, goes through the process, and the blood stream absorbs what is there. Sounds simple, right? Let us investigate...

Food and drink is always a blessing, especially when offered.

Our choices are limited when we are out of the house. Daily decision making can be broken down. What is for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? What do you snack on? What beverages are consumed? It is not always possible to have that balanced meal, and delicious temptations are everywhere. Start off by simplifying the choices, saying no and knowing the limits of the intake.

- Fat. Pork has fat in the meat part, so it is not enough to remove the fat. Marbled beef has fat that cannot be taken out, and ground beef has at least 20 percent fat. Steak has visible fat that can be removed. Chicken has fat, and the healthies choice is the breast part. Fish can have fatty parts but this is healthy.

- Sugar. We all need sweetness daily, even if diabetic as blood sugar levels cannot be too low. There are fruits that we can consume and the occasional dessert is a treat, as totally depriving oneself may cause cravings. Dark chocolate is healthier, and fresh fruit is best.

- Calcium. Upon reading the new FDA guidelines that eggs
can be consumed daily, this changes the allowable intake. Drinking enough milk is good, though too much of butter is bad. Cheese overload? Healthy but anything is excess is not good.

With so many food and beverages to choose from, decisions can be done with each meal and snack, and what we drink such as the water intake, caffeine based drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Our bodies vary and for some, a little may be too much.

To focus on absorbption, what we ordinarily eat and drink might not be enough to bring the nutrients our body needs. Supplements are good, yet there are natural choices that are better. Our bodies liquid absorption rate is fast, bringing in refreshment, a full feeling, and the simplification of the digestive process. Shakes are great, for weight loss and weight gain, like those which are complete meal replacements such as Herbalife, which does contain a bevy of wonderful ingredients. Fresh fruit shakes may be made with a reduction or even omission of the sugar syrup. Vegetables can be made into a beverage. There are a lot of healthy beverages for sale, like pineapple juice, grape juice, and tomato juice. Just read the label.

When we were babies, we had a liquid diet. When we are old, it is a good idea to up our liquid intake, so the body can become healthier, and the absorption rate is fast, making us gain energy and making it easy for the digestive system.

Check out my ebook > ReFresh: The Liquid Diet Guide which is available for download at all online bookstores. 

Aug 2, 2016

Anxiety and How it Hurts

Dealing with anxiety means you can enjoy life and be productive. Anxiety, which means that there is a fear that is unfounded, that might be based on experience, makes a new situation one that is treated with more than caution, but the fear is the basis of how it is dealt with. Anxiety repeats in the mind, and after it does constantly repeat, it will cause overwhelming emotions. When the emotions take over, a panic attack may occur. The signs of a panic attack include change in breathing pattern, extreme adgitation, and basically, flying off the handle for no valid reason, just to differ this from temper and anger.

Anxiety hurts someone for no valid reason. For example, when entering a new relationship, what happened before with someone else is held against the new person. It can be in the back of the mind but it still affects the relationship. Anxiety hurts more than anythingbecause the fear takes over, making what can be done left undone, and destroying relationships when the panic attack happens.

Constant panic attacks bring about a disorder. This disorder may be treated with chill pills but it does not cure it. To get rid of panic attacks one has to deal with it.

Life has daily stressors. The inability to deal with such matters like a pending bill, even if there is money to pay it, without making it into a blown up issue; the seeking to disrupt the routine calm of an ordinary day with imaginary scenarios for attention; the pensive and disgruntled attitude of burden when there should be none; and the inability to let go of the past mistakes and forgive means that the anxious thoughts keep repeating in the mind.

Anxiety hurts, destroying relationships due to not being able to deal with a routine life without creating issues. There are days that all goes well, like when celebrating an occassion or durincg an out of town trip, but there are those ordinary days that should have no trouble, and a person with the disorder will seek to create an issue to make another person hassled. People with anxiety disorders, who have constant panic attacks, and who are no longer capable of being content with routine, will lash out in their imaginary hurt, not let go of the past, and are unwilling to move forward. In general, they are unproductive and have limited amount of friends, as the anxious mind seeks other anxious minds to talk endlessly about scenarios and their unforgiveness of other people.

A life riddled with issues is what a person will be subjected to when someone has an anxiety disorder. To deal with them with pity means that the emotional outburst will affect their peace, and the relationship will be unstable as their is that feeling of constntly walking on eggshells. Some do get well but for many, anxiety becomes a way of life, as the disruption makes them have that high, the attention, and then they get to control others by their wave of emotional outburst, based on their fear. A person with an anxiety disorder is dependent, as they cannot deal with the stressors of daily life, are  not trying to earn, becomes outright selfish when it comes to money and apparently does not care for anyone but themselves. New friendships are difficult to eatablish as they are treated with disdain, and one with a disorder has trust issues, as the past is always there, placing the fear.

Another example might be a person coming home late and the one with the disorder will start to create all sorts of scenarios in their head, such as that the other person might be lying, or maybe has gotten into an accident, and then pepper the one who was late with texts for them to go home, as there are trust issues and their anxious minds will not rest.

The causes of anxiety attacks are many. There are some who can get cured but there are those who do need to change their environment as their refusal to deal with the routine life that they have can be disruptive and hurt others. Living with a person who has an anxiety disorder makes practically each day one that has issues, be it with the silent treatment which is manipulative, the guilt trip, or the constant nit picking. Sometimes, the anxiety does make the person no longer functional and their is no normal day, so it might be best to let them be where they have their comfort zone, like with their friends, and cut off relationships because of the emotional, verbal, and maybe even physical abuse that one can suffer from when the disorder is so integrated, that person is no longer in control of their emotions.

The mind is a powerful thing but people who have overwhelming emotions do seek to destroy relationships, be it their own or others, because their living with the repeated thoughts make them unhappy. Pushing them to be independent in many ways may force them to fly, yet still consider that sometimes, it might not be an anxiety disorder that one might be dealing with, as there might be the fact that a person does not love, care and respect them, that is why daily life can be made miserable unless they get their way.

Anxiety hurts someone when it is the basis of the way they are dealt with. Focusing, and seeing the facts, to be right to a person, one may ask themselves if the pain that comes from the fear, was indeed inflicted by that person and if the trust issues do have basis.

A person that has a disorder may be that way for life and as all disorders, can get worse as they get older, especially if it is already integrated into their daily routine.

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