1/18/2016

Every once in a while, we are greeted with new trends and beauty inspirations that will rule the social scene for a span of time - like they always say, out with the old and in with new. Now, we are slowly transitioning from ombre hair to glitter roots, from bold brow to fat lip, from a midi ring to palm bracelet, from wearing the color Marsala to rose quartz and serenity. Most certainly, you need to be aware of these things if you don’t want to look like a throwback photo. Another thing that completes your trendy and new-age look is a healthy and radiant skin which, believe us, never goes out of style. To help you achieve this, there’s ATC Grapeseed Oil.

ATC Grape Seed Oil is an all-natural extract containing “Oligomeric Procyanidin”, an antioxidant 50 times more potent than Vitamin E, and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C. This antioxidant is said to have the ability to protect our bodies against free radicals which damage cells, allowing us to have healthier and more radiant skin. ATC Grape Seed Oil also helps in providing relief against pain and swelling caused by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis because of its anti-inflammatory products and contains proanthocyanidins, which are very potent antioxidants that contribute to diminishing the sun's damaging effects and lessen the free radical damage. However, ATC Grape Seed Oil is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

ATC Grape Seed Oil is to be taken 2 to 3 times a day, or as prescribed by your doctor. ATC Grape Seed Oil is SRP P7.00 per capsule, available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.


Time and again we hear entrepreneurs or prominent individuals tell us that the right mindset will bring us accomplishment. We hear it so often yet we know little of its essence. If you think innate talent and intelligence alone will bring you success, you’re wrong. You need to have a growth mindset. Develop your skills and know that there is always something new to learn. If you continue this process, you are creating the desire to strive for greatness, and this will deliver you to your goals. To assist you in enhancing your learning skills, there’s ATC Ginkgo Biloba.

ATC Ginkgo Biloba is made of Gingko Biloba and maiden tree extracts. These two extracts are known to help sharpen the memory along with following a healthy diet and keeping your mind active. Gingko Biloba is also helpful in regulating blood flow to the brain thus, lowering the possibility of having Stroke. It is also capable of protecting and healing damaged cells caused by medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Glaucoma.  Besides, it can also alleviate mental depression and mood disorders. Note that, ATC Ginkgo Biloba is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

ATC Ginkgo Biloba is recommended to be taken ­­­­­1 softgel capsule per day after meal with warm water. Nail your holiday performance by mastering the steps or knowing the lyrics with ATC Gingko Biloba. ATC Ginkgo Biloba is P6.00 SRP per capsule, available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. ATC Ginkgo Biloba, the Brain Enhancer.

1/14/2016

The holiday season is often a time of reflection, and many people pause to consider what they are grateful for. Gratitude has been shown offer many health benefits such as:
  • Improved immune health – Gratitude has been linked to optimism, which has been demonstrated to strengthen immune systems.Stress management – Feeling grateful can help people manage stress, and lowering stress has been associated with decreased risks of heart disease, cancer, and other debilitating conditions.
  • Stronger relationships – When people focus on aspects in their life that they are grateful for, especially related to the people in their lives, it can make people feel more connected, can strengthen personal relationships and can boost pro-social behaviors like helping others.
  • Better sleep – Studies have shown that people who write down what they’re thankful for before hitting the hay fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Research shows that grateful individuals who see gratitude as a permanent personality trait instead of a transient state of mind tend to look after themselves better than those who don’t. They are likely to engage in more preventative health activities such as exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and scheduling regular checkups.
So, what are some steps you can take to increase the level of gratitude you feel throughout the year
  • Keep a gratitude journal – By taking time out to write down what you are grateful for each day, you become more aware of the blessings in your life and maintain a more optimistic outlook.
  • Engage in positive self-talk – Studies have shown that being grateful helps people cope with difficult circumstances and the stress resulting from negative events.  By reframing situations or reflecting on the benefits that may arise from an otherwise difficult situation, you can increase your feelings of gratitude and dispel some of the negative feelings in the process.
  • Meditate – This is the perfect time to focus on particular aspects of your life that you are grateful for without life getting in the way.  Doing so can improve your outlook, mood, and health.

This holiday season, as you gather with friends and family, try to remember that gratitude has a place in your everyday life.  If you can translate your once-a-year feelings of thankfulness into common feelings of gratitude, you will likely find even more physical, mental and social benefits that you can be thankful for!

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It’s not uncommon for people to immediately think about the Islamic faith when considering the tradition of using rugs in prayer and other religious rituals. However, there are some religions across the world and throughout the time that have also used rugs as part of their individual and group worship.

Though many rugs on today’s Oriental rug market aren’t used for religious purposes, they often come from countries and people who employ religious themes, also, secular subjects, in their construction. From India come rugs with Hindi designs, from Muslim countries, stem Islamic motifs and even Buddhist, and Christian beliefs are portrayed on rugs from places in Asia and European nations.

With that in mind, here is a brief history of how rugs have played an important part in many of these cultures.

RUGS IN THE JEWISH RELIGION
On Yom Kippur, rugs have often been used when Orthodox Jews kneel and bow on stone or tile floors. Initially, parishioners used towels to kneel upon, but these were soon replaced with handmade rugs due to both the beauty and comfort they presented.

While it’s not always common amongst every Jewish sect, the practice of using these rugs is part of what’s considered prostration, where individuals put their backsides near to the ground and lower themselves for prayer. In some synagogues, rugs are also used to sit upon instead of chairs or benches, though this is most common in the Karaite community.

RUGS IN CHRISTIANITY
Rugs haven’t often been utilized in Christianity, yet there have been numerous instances where handmade textiles featured Christian themes throughout history. In fact, an early Christian sect is known as the Coptics, who originated in Egypt in the 1st century AD, produced these textiles from linen or wool and used them in religious burial ceremonies, with many of these articles still surviving to this day.

From the Medieval and Renaissance periods, too, have been discovered textiles featuring everything from prominent religious figures to those of deity, and often made from the very same materials and similar looms as Oriental rugs.

ISLAMIC PRAYER RUGS
Of all the religions, the Islamic faith is by far the most prolific in the use of handmade rugs, which are usually pile carpets placed between the ground and those who are praying or worshipping. On these rugs is often found a niche, which represents the mihrab (a niche in the wall of a mosque), pointing towards Mecca where Muslims direct all of their prayers.

Other decorations included in Islamic prayer rugs are commonly attributed to their area of origin, which can range from tribal and village designs, to various other types denoting a wide range of symbolism and uniqueness from a particular artist or family.

BUDDHIST RUGS
Though rugs were common in Buddhist culture and history, early writings indicate they were most frequently owned by those who served as prominent religious figures. Despite this, Buddhist rugs are still very common, and their significance stretches back for centuries, if not millennia, as items to meditate upon or as ornamental décor.


One of a unique elements of Buddhist rugs is their use of shocking designs, as they sometimes depict what many Westerners would term as shocking in nature, including flayed animal and human skins. The reason behind these designs is the Buddhist’s pursuit of bodily detachment and the search for a higher level of consciousness. Many of these rugs also include other subjects as well, such as Lotus blossoms or other indigenous flowers, religious figures, local wildlife or mandala-like designs.