ATC Health Care: Providing Filipinos Better Health

Recently, I was invited to attend the concluded launch of ATC Healthcare new array of food supplements. I have been using most of the products for a long time and I am considering to switch to ATC Brand due to its affordability, which makes it easy to sustain; good packaging, every capsule is seal in a foil pack that prevent oxidation of the product; better source, a more natural sources of their products. 

Now, we all  can be the BOSS of our own health.  ATC Healthcare Corporation makes this thing a reality and sustainable by providing quality and affordable health supplements in the market. Food supplements are fast becoming part of our lifestyle and way of life, with the emergence of nutritional deficiencies,  many degenerative diseases, the rising cost of medications and health care, we should re-examine how we take charge of our health. I am fully supporting events and company like this since as a health ranger, it reminds our people that we should look at health as an investment as well. 

ATC was established in 2005 as a means to recognize this goal. It offers a range of supplements that are natural and inexpensive. Its products - LiverMarin, Robust, Robust Extreme, BitterGo, RedoXfat, Reducin, GlucoMax, Strike Multi-Insect Killer, ATC Grape Seed Oil, ATC Ginkgo Biloba, and ATC Fish Oil and the like are FDA approved. Consumers can rest assured that these supplements are safe and good for the health, especially since most of ATC’s products are made from natural ingredients. On top of that, they are sold at reasonable prices. ATC doesn’t just care about business, at its very core, it is in business because it cares about its customers.

The venue: Garden Ballroom of EDSA Shang-rila Hotel 

Mr. Louie Albert, Marketing Manager of ATC Healcare

Moreover, ATC Healthcare International Corp. was awarded the Gold Brand, Gold Seal of Quality, and the Consumers’ Choice Award in the past year. 

Some of ATC Branded supplements:

Reducin for weight loss

LiverMarin to take care of your liver

Ginkgo Biloba for brain 

Robust for stamina and virility

Celebrities spotted in ATC Launch:

Celebrities like Ms. Korina Sanchez-Roxas and brand ambassadors Nikki Gil (Reducin), Iya Villana-Arellano (RedoXfat) , Raffy Tulfo (Robust) , Amy Perez (Strike), Jackie Rice (Robust) and the Mocha Girls (Robust extreme) graced the event and to tell their stories why they support the products. The event was hosted by Ogie Diaz and Ms. Stephanie Sol. 

Event host Ogie Diaz and Stephanie Sol

Ms. Korina Sanchez-Roxas

Ms. Korina Sanchez-Roxas

Iya Villana for RedoXfat with Mnaager Arnold Vegafria, Mr. Albert Chan and Mr. Louie Albert

Nikki Gil for Reducin with Mnaager Arnold Vegafria, Mr. Albert Chan and Mr. Louie Albert

Iya Villana, Nikki Gil  with Mnaager Arnold Vegafria, Mr. Albert Chan and Mr. Louie Albert

Amy Perez for Strike multi-insect killer

Mocha Girls for Robust Extreme

Raffy Tulfo for Robust dietary supplement

Actress Jackie Rice for Robust dietary supplement 

Mocha Girls, Raffy Tulfo with ATC President Mr. Albert Chan and Marketing Manager Mr. Louie Albert 

To make the audience more aware of the brand and its many health benefits, food supplement expert Dr. Salaniel gave some talk and share tips on choosing the right supplements depending on your needs. 

Dr. Salaniel, resident doctor of ATC  explained the needs of taking supplements and their health benefits

ATC products are all  available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.

To view more photos of the event: ATC Healthcare Launch photos by RCBernardo

For more info visit their website: http://www.atchealthcare.com.ph

Join the ATC Facebook community by liking the page: ATC HealthcarePH

*all photos taken by the author

Symposium on Intravenous Laser Medicine held at Medical Plaza Ortigas

Here's my thoughts on the latest symposium on Intravenous Laser Medicine (IVLT) of The Integrated Laser and Complementary Medicine held at the Board Room of Medical Plaza Ortigas building last October 5, 2014. It is their third symposium for Medical Professionals and specialist, the first one in Cebu City and the second with members of Las Pinas Medical Society. 

The symposium aims at creating awareness about IV Laser Therapy in the country and encouraging other medical practitioners to re-examine and have a second look at this wonderful health modality which is very popular in Eastern and Western Europe.

Though the modality is a treatment in itself, it also complements other modality such as chemotherapy, pharmacological and alternative medicines, hence it was called part of Integrative and Complementary Medicine.

According to the speaker Dr. Danilo P. Delfin, a well-known Cardiologist, we are very late and left behind for more than 40 years with this kind of light-based technology which is the Intravenous Laser Therapy. Even my two doctor guests Drs. Rosario ( an anesthesiologist and practicing Family physician)  and Alberto Magpily said that they encounter IVLT many years ago during their training and practice in Germany way back.

Drs. Rosario and Alberto Magpily with Drs. Corazon Canete and Elena Mapula of Cebu

Mr. Rommel Santos, Dr. Corazon Canete, Dr. karen Rome and Nurse Dianne

Mr. Rommel Santos, ILACM President and as we call him the father of Intravenous Laser Therapy in the Philippines, invested and brought this technology into  the country and came home just to attend the occasion (he was based abroad).

The ILACM Team

Cebu medical consultants and specialists Drs. Corazon B. Canete and Elena Mapula  flown in to manila from Cebu to attend the symposium and meet with the Manila office. Pasig Doctor friends of Drs. Delfin and Mejia  Drs.  Sharon Flores, Michelle Macabangun, Janet Barrocamo, who are very interested to know more about IVLT also graced the event. 

Professor Melissa Dizon speaks about her IVLT Experience and
 to represent Consul Buddy Cunanan

Dr. Delfin answering questions about IVLT

Drs. Arnel  and Clarissa Lim 

Moi with friends Ross Angeles and Lito Casaje

After the symposium, everyone went to the clinic at Unit 2414 for lunch, demo sessions and some fellowship with the other guests. 

I am a great believer of this Intravenous Laser Medicine, and supporting this for many years now, like in Europe, I hope it will become a part of mainstream medicine our doctors can use today. There are so many applications for this modality in other areas of health, not only cardiovascular problems, but also in Neurology, Nephrology, Fertility, Inflammatory Diseases and Anti-aging as side effects. As a health and wellness advocate, this is my mission now, to make this known in the medical community and to all  Filipinos as well.

For more info contact or visit : 

Cebu City: 

Mango Square Mall, General Maxillom Ave. Cebu City Philippines

Contact Phone: (032) 254 1844 Mobile: +63 9164586480

Contact: Gloria Flores (Clinic Manager) 

Pasig City:

Medical Plaza Ortigas, San Miguel Ave. Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Contacts: (02) 477 0644 /(02) 631 7821 Mobile: +63 9158105557 

Dianne (Clinic Nurse)

Website: www.integratedlasermedicine.com

Blogsite: www.ilacm.com

Facebook: Integrated Laser and Complementary Medicine

First Philippine Natural and Organic Products Expo

Friends and partners in wholistic living, do not miss this exciting event ! Go Organic and Natural! Supported by Department of Agriculture and  SOAP (Spread Organic Agriculture min the Philippines).

PICC Forum 1
Working Schedule 

OCT 17


1:00-2:00pm GIANT MILKY MUSHROOMS by Merry Mushroom Ph

2:00-3:00pm EDIBLE LANDSCAPING by Myrna Katigbak Frago

3:00-4:00pm ROCK BALANCING by Rock Balancing Philippines

4:00-5:00pm HEALTHY MENU PLANNING by Chef OJ Gomez

OCT 18

10:00-11:00am TABLETOP GARDENING by Modular Aquaponics

11:00-12:00nn PREPARE YOUR OWN COSMETICS AT HOME by Milea All Organics

1:00-2:00pm DEMO by Chef Zhe Jacinto

2:00-3:00pm FAMILY YOGA by My Masterpiece Movement (MMM) will be taught by Anna Cortez with music by Rayyn Cortez.

3:00-5:00pm MINERAL MAKE-UP APPLICATION DEMO by Acie Estanislao

OCT 19

6:00 am RUNNING CLINIC
We will have warm-up jogging around the block, stretching exercises, a few kilometers of actual running, then cool-downs and few running tips.

10am-12nn PEACE ON YOUR PLATE: HEALING THE SELF, HEALING THE PLANET (Raw Food Preparation) by Asha Peri

2:00-3:00pm FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY by Joy Jesena Barcelon

3:00-5:00pm CHEFS PRESENTATION


If you will be interested to get a 2x3 booth, send us an email with details.. NAME, SERVICES/ PRODUCTS TO BE SOLD spreadorganicagriculture@yahoo.com Only products/services that is related to organic agriculture/lifestyle will be entertained

International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo Slated

The biggest Beauty, Health and Wellness Trade Show in the Philippines will happen this year. The International Beauty, Health and Wellness Show will take place this coming September 26-28, 2013 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

The event is a three day expo that showcases over 200 exhibitors with international companies, coming from different parts of the world. 

The event will showcase different products and services such as body skin care products, body therapy, diet treatments, natural cosmetics, hygiene and personal care products, healthcare products and services, health supplements and vitamins, diet foods and slimming products, SPA Center, relaxation rooms, hydrotherapy, massage therapies, medical tourism, specialty hospitals, clinics, resorts and hotels.

“Health, Beauty and Wellness is a sunshine industry in our country. Our country’s economic indicators show that it is a good time to enter in this market. Our show will further add in growing this industry. The more businesses are created the more it is better for our country”, said Mitch Ballesteros, CEO, EXLINK Corp.

International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo boasts a lot of activities that aim to educate, enrich and entertain the public. The activities are designed to motivate people to go into business and create the quality of life that they aspire. In addition, the activities are meant to deepen the understanding of the public to the importance of health, beauty and wellness in the quality of our life. 

Also, the 2nd Philippine Health and Wellness Summit a co-located event of the International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo take place. The summit will discuss health problems and solutions. Some of the topics are Hypertension by Arnold Tabun, M.D., DPCOM, Resident Physician, Mt. Camel Diocesan General Hospital, Lifestyle Diseases, Chiropractic and Obesity & Weight Management. The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines will also be showcasing their members and programs in this event .

Another co-located event is the 1st Look and Feel Great Seminars and Show . This event will be mainly about beauty from topics that ranges on make-up demonstrations to fashion style blogging. Lastly, a fashion show will be held to cap the event featuring creations of students from reputable fashion design schools in the Philippines 

Some of the participating international companies are Farcent Enterprises Co., Ltd., Consucare Inc. Sdn Bhd, and Nic Corporation Sdn Bhd local companies that will join is as follows, Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, Asia Pacific Cosmetics Phils, Lawis Gym Equipment, A.R.M Skinessentials Corp , Btl Medical Technologies, Pillars 5 Inc, Just Nail Intl/Beautykingdom, Philindia Ayurvedic Corporation, C.K.M Enterprise, De La Salle University Medical Center, MX3.

International Beauty Health and Wellness Expo 2013 is supported by, Business World, Commuter Express, Southern Living, Money sense, Franchising PH, Urban Scroll, Inquirer.net,88db.com, Kristin.com, Interaksyon.com, Food Health and Science Magazine, Asenso Pinoy, Zen Health and Decisive Moments.

International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo is produced and organized by Ex-link Management and Marketing Services Corp. For more information, contact 643-3887 or visit www.exlinkevents.com or email info@exlinkevents.com.

Day 1: Look and Feel Great

TIME	ACTIVITY
11:00 – 11:30	Opening Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting and Welcome Address Ms. Mitch Ballesteros, CMO Ex-Link Events
11:30 – 12:00	Exhibit Walkthrough
12:00 – 1:15	Personality Development Seminar John Robert Powers
1:15 – 2:00	Make-Up Tutorial Center for Aesthetic Studies
2:00 – 2:30	Make-Up Trends Ms. Francine Prieto, Endorser Ever Bilena Cosmetics
2:30 – 3:00	Words from Healthway Medical
3:00 – 5:50	Healthway Medical’s Dance for Health 1st Elimination Round (Companies)
5:50 – 6:50	Fashion Show Raffles Design Institute Manila
6:50 – 7:00	Announcement of Winners, Closing Remarks and Photo Op

Day 2: Health and Wellness Summit

TIME	ACTIVITY
11:00 – 12:00	Skin Care Dr. Margaux Venus Cu, Associate Aesthetic Physician Philippine Association of Primary Health Physicians, Inc.
12:00 – 1:00	Hypertension Dr. Arnold Tabun, Resident Physician Mt. Carmel Diocesan Gen. Hospital
1:00 – 2:00	Coconut Benefits for Health Mr. Sonny Villariba, Director Philippine Coconut Authority
2:00 – 3:00	Revolutionizing Stem Cell in the Philippines Ms. Cynthia Lagdameo – Carrion, President/CEO Asian Holistic Medical Alliance
3:00 – 3:30	Ms. Susan Barle, Vice President Forever Rich Philippines
3:30 – 4:00	Healthway Medical
4:00 – 4:30	Chamber of Herbal Industries in the Philippines Inc.
4:30 – 5:00	Importance of Minerals Dr. Delia Maceda, President/CEO Q Wellness Center and Spa
5:00 – 6:00	Zumba Party Ms. Tyn Reyna and Friends Zumba Party On

  

Day 3: Health and Wellness Summit

TIME	ACTIVITY
11:00 – 11:45	Stress Kills, Prayers Heals: Stress Management in the Philippine Setting Mr. Jesus Salvador Ilagan
11:45 – 12:00	TouchDBB
12:00 – 12:45	Understanding Your Well-being:   A guide towards Beauty, Health, and Total Wellness Ms. Candy Mauricio, Licensed Counselor
12:45 – 1:00	Archway Natural
1:00 – 1:30	Ultimate Healthy Lifestyle The Natural Way Dr. Bunny Bernardo, Natural Wellness Expert Nutramedica, Inc.
1:30 – 2:00	Natural Healing in Kidney Rehabilitation Program Dr. Samuel Dizon, Integrative Medicine and Naturopath Doctor Heart Rehabilitation Program Dr. Juan Paolo Bellofillo, Preventive Medicine The Complete Wellness Center
2:00 – 2:45	Running: Sport and Passion Mr. Franc Ramon
2:45 – 3:30	Mixed Martial Arts (Jiu Jitsu) KMA Fitness and Martial Arts
3:30 – 4:30	General Fitness Slimmers World
4:30 – 6:50	Dance for Health 1st Elimination Round (Universities and Colleges)
6:50 – 7:00	Announcement of Winners, Closing Remarks and Photo Op

My "SOAP" Experience

SOAP tagline and  mantra

SOAP (Spread Organic Agriculture in the Philippines), aims to link people and informations on evrything, everyone and anything under organic agriculture,  led by Ms Sandra Celi of Solraya Chicken (the chicken I recommend to a friend after her children developed allergies to regular chickens in the market):
CP: (0917) 847-2639
Web: solraya.com
Blog: solraya.blogspot.com
Free Ranged, Grass Fed, Pastured Colored Chickens: Raised with a lot of sunshine, fresh air, supplemented with probiotics and unmedicated feeds.(yes, this kind of chickens do exists!)

I joined this activity (SOAP) because it aims at making organic agriculture tangible, sustainable and feasible, by having more organic farmers and producers,  organic produce will be cheaper and there will be no hunger and malnutrition and filipinos will be safe from what they are eating and the food will be their medicine. Our country will be no longer dependent on imported chemical products like fertilizers and pesticide that is detrimental to our health.

The Joy of Organic farming:
http://bridgetoselfhealing.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-joy-of-organic-farming.html

SOAP collaborates with Deparatment of Agriculture (DAR), Agricultural Training Institute (ATI),  Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS), Agribusiness Development Center (ADC)

SOAP collaborates with DAR and other government agencies

I am not actively involved in agriculture but organic producers have my support since I love everything organic, I also support LOCAVORE movement, which is also a form of organic living and advocate natural living and healthy lifestyle as my mission while still have remaining existence in this planet. I am happy that many of our people are responding to the call of saving our  planet by doing their own little way and contribution, SOAP/ SOAPers is one of them, they are actively involved in promotions, marketing and making organic markets and suppliers available, they are a hard working group that help one another, sharing tips, markets, farm tours, education, those starting up their organic farms, a wide network of organic farmers, producers, aquaculture etc etc, I learned so much from their threads and conversations and inputs, very educational, now I am dreaming of my own big organic farm someday! hope to visit more of their organic markets and exhibits, seminars and workshops and farm tours.

On Locavore: http://bridgetoselfhealing.blogspot.com/2012/10/locavore.html

SOAP/SOAPers booth @ Chefs on Parade, SMX Mall of Asia

I excitedly visited exhibits at Chefs on Parade event in held last March 3, 2013 at  SMX Mall of Asia (MOA), Roxas Blvd, PH. An event of culinary feasts, feats, showdown and exhibitions, a visual delight for a foodie like me. I am glad that SOAP is there, to represent and offer organic lifestyle to our chefs and foodies, many people are into delicious and healthy cooking these days and SOAP and Chefs can work hand in hand in delivering this needs and lifestyle change that people want to embrace, Many chefs and food industry key persons check out SOAP exhibits and was given SOAP directory, a directory of all organic producers and supplier all over the country.

With Ms. Sandra Celi and my SOAP Directory

Some of the SOAP exhibitors are:

Costales Nature Farms
Bgy. Gagalot, Majayjay Laguna
Contact details: 0917-544-2023/0927-321-6205

Certified organic vegetables and fruitsproduced without using harmful chemicals, certified organic, they use kitchen waste composter for turning your kitchen wastes into fertilizer in the shortest time possible whithout flies and foul odor.

Milea BEE Farm:
Balagtasin, San Jose Batangas
0917-8888-438

Milea hold a bee keeping seminar for SOAP and organize Bee farm tour, they also teach how to make healthy products from bees like honey, bee sting, pollen, beeswax etc..

We owe big time to these "pollinators" and we should not kill them, for they make our trees and other plants to bear more fruits by cross-pollinating flowers. Milea has a wide array of bee products that guarantees quality, pure, unprocessed honey, bee polen, unpasturized honey vinegar, propolis extracts, balms, sugar bags from native stingless bees. it practices natural and organic farming method.

a sample of a bee colonies, Italian Honeybees (Apis Mellifera) and
 the Native Honey bees ( Apis Cerana)

Bee keepers

Milea's array of  Bee products

Department of Agriculture Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS)-Agribusiness Development Center (ADC):

AMAS-ADC Office: DAR Office of the Secretary
Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: (02)928-8751 to 65

AMAS-ADC booth

Got this materials for free at AMAS-ADC booth

Agribusiness center of AMAS-ADC

 SOAP (Spread Organic Agriculture in the Philippines):

e-mail: spreadorganicagriculture@yahoo.com

website: www.spreadorganicagriculture.blogspot.com

Tel.: (02) 216-7018 or 0917-847-2639

SOAPers exhibit/products

Organic Goat's milk and cheese

Personal care products from Goat's milk

Goat's Milk Pastillas 

A Tele-Magazine campaign for SOAP, "OA" (Organic agriculture) ako

Congratulations Ms. Sandra Celi, SOAP team and core group, OA team for a job well done, keep up the good work and may your tribe increase.

After all we don't want Organic foods to be a history...