Novuhair Supports Alopecia Areata Awareness in Celebrating Inner Strength

September marks the month-long commemoration of Alopecia Areata awareness worldwide. Alopecia areata is a condition when hair loss occur due to faults in the immune system attacking the hair follicles which results in partial or total loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.

Leading this year’s celebration in the country is Alopecia Philippines, a group founded by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio in 2012. She has been championing the cause of empowering citizens with this condition.

Abby is no stranger to alopecia, having been diagnosed with alopecia areata since she was four years old. Abby’s decision to come out in public with her condition was a major turning point in her life.

On September 2012, Abby decided to start an online campaign in time with Alopecia Awareness Month by inviting family and friends to pose with the double “A” (inverted “V”) sign using their fingers on the photo sharing site, Instagram. It quickly caught on and Abby was overwhelmed by the response from netizens, with over a thousand photo contributions to date.

This paved the way for the beginnings of Alopecia Philippines. It aims to raise awareness about alopecia and correct common misconceptions and perceptions about it, provide encouragement to people afflicted with it, and create an online support community for them.

Inspired by Abby’s honesty and courage, men and women, kids and teens from different walks of life began sharing their own stories and struggles living with alopecia. What started out as a group of ten is now more than 300 members strong and its Facebook page – Alopecia Areata Awareness, draws followers from all over the world.

Novuhair has been supporting the cause for Alopecia Philippines through Abby Asistio. Abby have been using the brand continuously since March 2013 and she has only praises to share using the product.

Nature has provided a safe and effective answer to hair loss and scalp disorders. Novuhair is the only topical scalp lotion in the market that has the highest concentration of natural ingredients, FDA-certified and ACD-compliant. Novuhair is a homegrown, proudly Philippine-made product that is globally competitive.

Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, Instagram: @NovuhairOfficial and follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.

Abby Asistio Alopecia Awareness Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/18z01PGOW0w

Natural and Integrative Wellness Solutions as Prevention and Cure for Certain Health Conditions

As a parenting and health advocate, I was lucky to be invited at the recent Natural and Integrative Medicine Conference held at the posh Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City. The conference was organized by Dr. Antonia Carandang-Park, founder of Antonia Health Solution.  It is well-attended by doctors, scientist, academicians, technologist, parenting advocates and those working in the field of natural and integrative wellness.

 Antonia Integrated and Functional Wellness Inc. together with  partners Zazen Health Solutions, StemErgy Wellbeing LTD. recently brought together world renowned experts and leaders in their respective fields for a comprehensive overview of the latest innovation in research and development. The Natural and Integrative Medicine Conference aims to aid patients towards achieving optimum health as an alternative to the traditional medicines. 
 

Dr. Sashi of Zazen Health Solutions

 There are advances as well as innovations made in research for bringing natural and integrative medicine closer to the public via their practical application. One of which is Zazen Health Solutions' Scalar Machine. They have infrared sauna and the scalar waves. The infrared sauna has been proven effective in curing a host of ailments such as an improved condition in ADHD and autism patients. It also claims to help a drug addict to detoxify.

LBC cleans name against online attacks by complaining netizen

Social media attacks on the courier and logistics company LBC have gone viral, mostly in OFW Facebook pages. OFWs and their families are some of the most frequent users of courier and door-to-door delivery services in the Philippines. One of such posts came from the account of a certain Ramon Tumpap, an OFW working in a restaurant in Spain. Concerned netizens have come forth with information regarding the true identity of Tumpap. However the motive of his post has been unclear. Tumpap aka Ramon Lobo, used his personal Facebook account to post pictures of volunteer workers sorting through relief boxes in a Taiwan warehouse. An official inquiry was made and it turned out that the photos posted where that of a Taiwanese warehouse, and not LBC's warehouse as alleged by Lobo/Tumpap.

Many netizens were angered and just ended up sharing and resharing Tumpap's post without even vetting the veracity of his claims resulting in the false claim going viral. Of course the photo was not taken from the warehouse of LBC but because pasalubong is an integral part of the Filipino family's love language, may OFWs were incensed despite other OFWs who actually use LBC's services and swear by their good and prompt service. 

As of this writing, Tumpap has since deactivated his Facebook account on the pretense that he is ill and cannot be disturbed, thinking that evading investigators will make it all go away. There is no news or lead as to who may have hired Tumpap to post such online vitriol. 

LBC is the courier of choice of many companies and OFWs families mostly because of LBC's reliable service and brand loyalty resulting from decades of operation in both domestic and international markets. LBC is a Filipino company. 

Belinda Davids sings The Best of Whitney Houston Songs in The Greatest Love Of All: The Whitney Houston Show 2016 Live in Manila and Cebu

Singer Whitney Houston may have faded in our dreams, but her music will remain in our hearts forever. In fact, four years since her untimely demise, Houston's music still gets its fair share of airwaves from the local FM radios.  Thus it comes as no surprise when Showtime Management decided to bring back the amazing concert tour of the late great performer via The Greatest Love Of All: The Whitney Houston Show which has been making rounds for two years now and has wowed audiences from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Canada and USA with sold-out performances. 

South African singing superstar, Belinda Davids top bills the said tribute to one of the world's iconic soulful singer. Davids had always admired and looked up to Whitney Houston. A successful singer in her own country, Davids feels happy and honored to be able to perform Houston's greatest hits on stage and by doing so keeps her music alive once more. 

Belinda Davids

Now, Whitney Houston's Filipino fans had something to rejoice about. The good news is that DMC Philippines, in cooperation with Gotesco Group Of Companies, and Gruppo Group Of Companies has brought the music of Whitney Houston once more on the Philippine shore. DMC Philippines together with the above mentioned companies present The Greatest Love Of All: The Whitney Houston Show 2016 Live in Cebu (August 26) and Manila (August 27). The show includes 20 of Houston’s most popular tracks taken from the full span of her career, including ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and more.

The show is directed by Showtime Management Creative Director John Van Grinsven Snr. and joined on tour by the production team responsible for the worldwide hit tribute show Michael Jackson HIStory.

I've seen Belinda Davids' own rendition of Whitney Houston's popular songs and I'd have to say, she's really got what it takes to be the 'successor of Houston.' If you're not looking at the singer, you could easily mistake Davids as the original singer. She truly sounds like the late Houston. Davids emerged as the one that perfectly fit the voice range of Houston. She was handpicked from a total of 15,000 aspirants who had auditioned from 12 countries. Belinda Davids was selected to pay homage to Houston with her carefully crafted renditions. 

Don’t miss this critically acclaimed once in a lifetime live show of a tribute to a woman who has long been an icon of pop music and vocal ability, The Greatest Love Of All – The Whitney Houston Show Tour 2016 on Friday, August 26th, 8PM at the IEC Pavillon, Cebu City and on Saturday, August 27th at the PICC Plenary Hall, Pasay City, Manila.

This said concert is also brought to you by Hotel Jen, the official residence and Novu hair. Special thanks to our media partners: NET 25, Eagle Broadcasting, RMN, 558 DZXL, 774 DWWW, Radyo Agila,  90.7 Love Radio, 95.5 Pinas FM, 96.3 Easy Rock, 97.9 Home Radio, 101.1 YES FM, 107.5 Wish FM, Business Mirror, Peoples Tonight, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, and  When In Manila. Tickets are now available at SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com) and Ticket World (www.ticketworld.com.ph) outlets.

Party and celebrate with FBC Rebirth band, Nonoy Zuñiga and Pauline Cueto at Jam & Dance Concert at RJ Bistro

Nonoy Zuniga and Pauline Cueto 

Pop icon and OPM hit maker Nonoy Zuñiga will once more be seen jamming with the band that started his career at the upcoming Jam & Dance Concert as part of the 30th Anniversary of RJ Bistro happening this July 20th 2016 at the RJ Bistro, Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City. Zuñiga hasn't forgotten to look back where he came from. Up until this day, if he's not busy, he manages to jam and play music with his old bandmates. The FBC Rebirth continues to play well-loved disco music at their different gigs. And this concert will also serve as reunion for Zuñiga and his former bandmates. 

Joining the spotlight for the Jam & Dance concert will be newcomer yet equally talented singer Pauline Cueto who will serve as a front act. Cueto whose debut album is already out in the market was a product of TV5's Born To Be Star. Incidentally, Cueto's first single, "Dreamboy Ng Buhay Ko," continues to get good reviews on her Youtube channel and on digital platforms like Spotify. 

The FBC Rebirth Band 

FBC Rebirth sings disco music as well as popular tunes (you can even request a song on the spot or even share the spotlight if you feel like jamming with the band) from the past that young and old will be able to relate with. Just like any good quality wine, they're still just as good as they were four decades ago. You guys should hear them sing live, I'm sure you'll find yourself clamoring for "More!!!"

FBC Rebirth performs with original members composed of Jiji Sanchez, Toots Almazan, Ferdy Flores, Peachy Murillo, Jess Balmaceda, Sammy Villarin, Gee Carlos, Danny Trias, Dex Ansay, Nilo Villanueva and Edwin Valente. 

Zuñiga's latest digital single entitled "Sigaw Ng Puso" is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Dezzeer. 

Catch Zuñiga perform live before he flies back to the US where the OPM singer is currently based. 

Jam & Dance will surely be an enjoyable show for both young and young-at-heart. Don't miss this chance to see Zuñiga and his former bandmates perform live in this reunion concert! For tickets, please call 0928-2801551 or 0916-5681357 or call them at landline (02) 9579537. 

A night of Jamming with Let Gravity Band

Let Gravity band members: Alden Acosta, Ram Chaves, Rigil Borromeo and Donne Santos

Not a lot of people know I’m a huge music fan. So when I was asked if I’d like to attend the launch of an OPM all-male band called Let Gravity, I immediately agreed. Let Gravity is composed of five men whose lives were connected with one another in one way or another. Most of them were members of different bands but perhaps they were really destined to form their own band because things just fell into their right places. Hence, that’s how Let Gravity came into existence. 

Let Gravity band is composed of Sam Santos, Donne Santos, Rigil Borromeo, Alden Acosta and Ram Chaves. Guitarist Sam Santos is a professional songwriter who composed the teleserye theme song “Alipin,” as well as a host of other telenovela themesongs. Meanwhile, his brother Donne Santos was the founding member of the indie-band called ‘Goodbye Tracy’ and is a former member of a band called Sutil. Acoustic and electric fingerstyle guitarist Rigil Borromeo is a music teacher by profession, Alden Acosta was a former member of a band called “Happydaysahead” and the more popular group “CallaLily.” Lead vocalist Ram Chaves, who was the last one to join the group also used to have his own band named after him and was formerly a runner up in the GMA 7 Pinoy Idol Season 1 competition.

Live Life Vegan Restaurant: Home to old time favourite dishes with a vegan twist

Veggie Paella

Like an oasis quietly tucked away in the middle of Chino Roces (formerly Pasong Tamo Road) in Makati, Live Life Vegetarian Restaurant is a source of reprieve for motorists and passengers alike.  It provides healthy and alternative vegan foods, freshly produced drinks, juices and shakes to the poor souls that needed detox. It’s really just a small resto, but the kind that will make you feel good about yourself sans the guilt of pigging out. 

Veggie Curry

 Here at Live Life, customers are treated to a wide array of food produce and even a stash of quinoa or brown rice. This neighbourhood small vegan resto definitely does its job in bringing healthier foods back closer to home. With a classy yet minimalist ambiance, the simplest of services are delivered in the best of ways. You’d be surprised with how owner Ms. Sylvia Cancio offers special healthy buffet for lunch and dinner every Saturday for only Php295.00 per person. She has proven that healthy meals need not be bland because her vegan restaurant offers a variety of well loved dishes and they really tastes just as good as their meat counterparts.

Chili Con Tofu

 Regular menu includes veggie curry (with Shiitake mushrooms as meat alternative), chilli con tofu, Japanese eggplant (that tastes like teriyaki), fresh lumpia (we all loved her fresh lumpia. It is even better than Goldilocks, I swear!) and turon with langka.

Even if you’re not a vegan, it will convince you to try to be one even just for a day. That’s how deliciously good Cancio’s dishes are at Live Life Vegan Restaurant. Don’t forget to try their Halo-halo because it has superfoods like chia seeds and cashew milk on top of the regular ingredients, as well as other a la carte recipes such as quinoa with mushroom or pineapple, and another specialty, their vegetable paella. 

Vegan Spaghetti Pomodoro

The best thing about Cancio’s Live Life Vegan resto, she made sure that everything she offers are very affordable and yummy so you’ll end up wanting more and coming back again and again. I won’t be surprised to find myself back to her resto in the near future should I find myself in that Makati area again.

Live Life is located at Cancio Building, 2240 Chino Roces Avenue (in front of La Fuerza Plaza), Makati City. Call them at (02) 478 6310 / 0917 811 7435.