Get Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Multi Action Cleaners at up to 20% Off Plus Additional 20% Off Vouchers in Shopee’s 10.10 Sale!

Lysol, with its “Disinfect to Protect Mission,” makes its line of multi-surface cleaners and disinfectants more accessible to health and value-conscious consumers as it joins the Shopee 10.10 sale. Everyone will get the chance to avail of its multi-action cleaners, proven effective against the COVID-19 virus, at special discounted prices at the much-awaited 10.10 Shopee Sale.

Fans of the Lysol brand can enjoy a storewide discount of up to 20% Off of its range of products under the Mega Day Deals and Flash Deals on Shopee. Meanwhile, storewide vouchers will allow customers to get additional 10% Off with just a minimum spend of Php 10 (capped at Php 50); OR 20% Off with a minimum spend of Php 50 (capped at Php 100).

Lysol also makes it easy for everyone to take advantage of this Limited Time Only deal by guaranteeing a 10% Off of purchases just by using the voucher code: LYSO10OFF when they check out. Additionally, new store followers of Lysol Official Store on Shopee can get an additional Voucher for Php 100 Off with a minimum spend of Php 100.

Lysol disinfectants and multi-action cleaners have recently been proven effective in deactivating the virus strain which causes Covid-19 —demonstrating reduction of the infectious virus in 5 minutes, in lab tests run by Microbac Laboratories, Inc. in compliance with European EN 14476 and US EPA ASTM 1052/1053 international standards. This reinforces Lysol’s place as a trusted and must-have home essential in the time of the pandemic as it champions the “Disinfect to Protect Mission.”

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Pfizer Advances Battled Against COVID-19 on Multiple Fronts

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) recently announced important advances in the battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic.

As outlined in Pfizer’s five-point plan, the company has been collaborating across the healthcare innovation ecosystem ranging from pharmaceutical companies to biotech companies, from government agencies to academic institutions to address the COVID-19 global health care crisis. Researchers and scientists have been relentlessly working to develop an investigational antiviral compound to prevent coronavirus infection (COVID-19), as well as evaluating other therapies that have scientific potential to help infected patients.

“We are committed to making the impossible possible,” said Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO. “In the spirit of the Five Point Plan that Pfizer issued, we are facing this public health challenge head on by collaborating with industry partners and academic institutions to develop potential novel approaches to prevent and treat COVID-19. Our researchers and scientists also have been exploring potential new uses of existing medicines in Pfizer’s portfolio to help infected patients globally. We are leaving no stone unturned as we explore every option to help provide society with a treatment or cure.”

• Anti-Viral Compound Screening

Pfizer confirmed a lead compound and analogues are potent inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 3C-like (3CL) protease, based on the results of initial screening assays. Preliminary data suggest the lead protease inhibitor shows antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. The company is also investing in materials that will accelerate a potential clinical study in the third quarter 2020, subject to positive completion of the pre-clinical confirmatory studies.
Applying Pfizer’s Long History in Vaccine Research Development Expertise to Finalize Our 

• Agreement with BioNTech

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE have entered into a global collaboration agreement to co-develop BioNTech’s potential first-in-class, mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine for preventing COVID-19 infection. In March 2020, the companies began working together after releasing a letter of intent to collaborate. They will conduct clinical trials in the United States and Europe as early as April 2020, assuming regulatory clearance. The companies estimate that there is potential to supply vaccine doses by the end of 2020 subject to technical success and approval of regulatory authorities and then rapidly scale up to capacity to produce million doses in 2021. For the terms of the agreement, please see the press release page of Pfizer’s website.

• Analysis of Azithromycin as an Agent with Antiviral Activity

In an effort to share information that could benefit COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Pfizer researchers will publish a review in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. This open access review may serve to facilitate the use of azithromycin in future research on COVID-19. Azithromycin is not approved for the treatment of viral infections.

• Studying Pfizer’s Existing Medicines for Critical Patient Populations in Need

Pfizer is also in discussions with other institutions about additional studies including the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s Respiratory Infection Clinical Research Group. Two new studies: SAFER study (SARS-CoV-2 Acquisition in Frontline Health Care Workers – Evaluation to Inform Response) and the FASTER study (Facilitating A SARS CoV-2 Test for Rapid triage) will help demonstrate whether patients infected with COVID-19 have a higher risk of also developing pneumococcal pneumonia. The SAFER study will enroll 100 healthcare workers at the Royal Liverpool Hospital while the FASTER study will recruit 400 patients from the infectious disease ward at the Royal Liverpool Hospital suspected of having coronavirus. Enrollment has already begun, and data are expected over the next few months. For more details about the study, please see clinicaltrials.gov.

“While this work can generally take years, we are working to find opportunities to save time wherever we can and work in parallel rather than in a linear capacity,” said Mikael Dolsten, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Worldwide Research, Development & Medical, Pfizer. “This pursuit requires a crucial multi-pronged approach with a deep collaboration and partnership across the health innovation ecosystem – from the academic community, industry partners, policymakers and regulatory bodies. We announced in March that we are collaborating with BioNTech to co-develop a potential first-in-class, mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. A public threat like coronavirus COVID-19 pushes each of us to urgently bring forward our resources and expertise to overcome this most challenging moment in the medical history of this century.”

The company will continue to share information from its portfolio and emerging candidates that could benefit the many companies and organizations who are working quickly to provide solutions to combat this unprecedented healthcare crisis.

• Pfizer, Inc.: Breakthroughs That Change Patients’ Lives

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.Pfizer.com. In addition, to learn more, please visit us on www.Pfizer.com and follow us on Twitter at @Pfizer and @Pfizer News, LinkedIn, YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer.

SM Supermalls to Waive Tenant Rentals Nationwide

The SM Supermalls announced it will waive rentals to all tenants nationwide from March 16 to April 14, 2020. This is to offer tenants some relief during this trying time, so that they can in turn lend more assistance to their employees during the period of Community Quarantine.

“We share our tenants partners’ concerns at the unfortunate situation and will waive rental charges for those affected and unable to operate during this period,” said SM Supermalls president Steven T. Tan.

This support forms part of SM’s commitment to fight the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, in addition to its recent announcement that it has allocated PhP100M to provide protective equipment and supplies towards hospitals for the safety of medical front liners, as they actively fight the spread of COVID-19.

For more information about SM, visit www.smsupermalls.com.

Pfizer and BioNTech to Co-Develop Potential COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, “Pfizer”) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) today announced that the companies have agreed to a letter of intent regarding the co-development and distribution (excluding China) of a potential mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection. The companies have executed a Material Transfer and Collaboration Agreement to enable the parties to immediately start working together.

The collaboration aims to accelerate development of BioNTech’s potential first-in-class COVID-19 mRNA vaccine program, BNT162, which is expected to enter clinical testing by the end of April 2020. The rapid advancement of this collaboration builds on the research and development collaboration into which Pfizer and BioNTech entered in 2018 to develop mRNA-based vaccines for prevention of influenza.

“We are proud that our ongoing, successful relationship with BioNTech gives our companies the resiliency to mobilize our collective resources with extraordinary speed in the face of this worldwide challenge,” said Mikael Dolsten, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Worldwide Research, Development & Medical, Pfizer. “We believe that by pairing Pfizer’s development, regulatory and commercial capabilities with BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine technology and expertise as one of the industry leaders, we are reinforcing our commitment to do everything we can to combat this escalating pandemic, as quickly as possible.”

“This is a global pandemic, which requires a global effort. In joining forces with our partner Pfizer, we believe we can accelerate our effort to bring a COVID-19 vaccine to people around the world who need it,” said Ugur Sahin, Co-Founder and CEO of BioNTech.
The companies expect to utilize multiple research and development sites from both companies, including in the United States and Germany, to house the activities identified by the collaboration agreement.

The companies will begin collaborating immediately. They will finalize details of the agreement regarding financial terms, and all activities related to development, manufacturing and potential commercialization over the next few weeks.

On March 13, 2020, Pfizer issued a five-point plan calling on the biopharmaceutical industry to join the company in committing to unprecedented collaboration to combat COVID-19.

About Pfizer: Breakthroughs That Change Patients’ Lives

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.Pfizer.com. In addition, to learn more, please visit us on www.Pfizer.com and follow us on Twitter at @Pfizer and @Pfizer News, LinkedIn, YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer.

Pfizer Disclosure Notice:

The information contained in this release is as of March 17, 2020. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.

This release contains forward-looking information about Pfizer’s efforts to combat COVID-19, BioNTech’s potential COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, BNT162, a letter of intent regarding the co-development and co-commercialization (excluding China) by Pfizer and BioNTech of BNT162 and a Material Transfer and Collaboration Agreement, including their potential benefits, and the expected timing of a Phase 1 trial, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, whether and when a definitive agreement will be reached for the co-development and co-commercialization by Pfizer and BioNTech of BNT162 ; uncertainties inherent in research and development, including the ability to meet anticipated clinical endpoints, commencement and/or completion dates for clinical trials, regulatory submission dates, regulatory approval dates and/or launch dates, as well as the possibility of unfavorable new clinical data and further analyses of existing clinical data; the risk that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments by regulatory authorities; whether regulatory authorities will be satisfied with the design of and results from the clinical studies; whether and when any biologics license applications may be filed in any other jurisdictions for BNT162 or any other vaccine candidates under the collaboration; whether and when any such applications may be approved by regulatory authorities, which will depend on myriad factors, including making a determination as to whether the product’s benefits outweigh its known risks and determination of the product’s efficacy and, if approved, whether BNT162 will be commercially successful; decisions by regulatory authorities impacting labeling, manufacturing processes, safety and/or other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of BNT162; uncertainties regarding the ability to obtain recommendations from vaccine technical committees and other public health authorities regarding BNT162 and uncertainties regarding the commercial impact of any such recommendations; and competitive developments.

A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in Pfizer’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and in its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results”, as well as in its subsequent reports on Form 8-K, all of which are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov and www.pfizer.com.

About BioNTech

Biopharmaceutical New Technologies (BioNTech) is a next generation immunotherapy company pioneering novel therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. The company exploits a wide array of computational discovery and therapeutic drug platforms for the rapid development of novel biopharmaceuticals. Its broad portfolio of oncology product candidates includes individualized and off-the-shelf mRNA-based therapies, innovative chimeric antigen receptor T cells, bi-specific checkpoint immuno-modulators, targeted cancer antibodies and small molecules. Based on its deep expertise in mRNA vaccine development and in-house manufacturing capabilities, BioNTech and its collaborators are developing multiple mRNA vaccine candidates for a range infectious diseases alongside its diverse oncology pipeline. BioNTech has established a broad set of relationships with multiple global pharmaceutical collaborators, including Eli Lilly and Company, Genmab, Sanofi, Bayer Animal Health, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genevant, Fosun, and Pfizer.

For more information, please visit www.BioNTech.de.

Matteo Guidicelli, Kuya Kim Atienza, go for more with Santé

Pasig City, Philippines; February 26, 2020—Santé, a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services, formally introduced celebrity fitspiration Matteo Guidicelli, as its newest ambassador, alongside TV host and weatherman Kuya Kim Atienza, recently at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila in Pasig City.

According to Santé CEO Joey Marcelo, 2020 will be an exciting year for the brand, especially with the addition of Guidicelli to its roster of brand ambassadors.

"Aside from being an actor, singer, and a triathlete, Matteo embodies healthy living. As a company, this is what we, at Santé, are passionate about. We are glad and excited to welcome Matteo to the Santé family and, we hope that he will serve as a true fitspiration for everyone," Marcelo added.

As an actor, model, member of the armed forces, businessman, and triathlete, he knows how important it is for him to stay healthy so he could live more and do more things in life. And because there are so many exciting developments to his career and personal life this year, the need to stay healthy so he could enjoy the journey has become even more important to him. Matteo Guidicelli also expressed his excitement, especially that he has known Santé as a brand that promotes a healthier and more active lifestyle.

“Ever since I started joining triathlons, I have seen and raced along with the Santé Barley TriTeam, Kuya Kim, and Sir Joey. I also have always dreamed of being part of the Santé family,” added Matteo. “Santé, as a brand, also just talks about the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle. It is very positive. And so, I am excited and honored to represent the brand.”

Kuya Kim, on the other hand, is also ecstatic about Matteo, joining him as a Santé ambassador. “I, personally, know Matteo and his family. When he gets into something, he’s really into it. He lives a healthy lifestyle and is a good person. He’s a good son and a good husband-to-be and, he’s highly principled. I am so honored to be doing this endeavor with him,” he said.

Kuya Kim Atienza has been Sante's ambassador for ten years. He said that he started taking Santé Barley, the company’s flagship product, a few years ago, after learning about the health benefits of organic barley grass. Indeed, he credits Santé Barley as instrumental in how he has not only bounced back from ill-health, but more importantly, how he has maintained his health that has allowed him to stay healthy, be more active and live more.

“There is a saying that health is wealth. It may sound cliché because people use it all the time but, I know that through experience because I almost died twice—when I had a stroke in 2010 and when I got sick again in 2013. After those two health scares, it was embedded in my mind, and my heart, that I should be healthy not just for myself but also for my family and my God,” added Kuya Kim.

Santé Barley is made from organic pure barley grass, an effective antioxidant, rich with vitamins and minerals that not only detoxifies the body but also aids in digestive health. This product is also certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.

Aside from Santé Barley, the company also offers other products and services that improve the quality of life of people around the world since it was founded in 2007.

“The whole Santé family is glad to welcome Matteo Guidicelli, as well as to celebrate the renewal of our partnership with Kuya Kim Atienza, who has been with us for ten years. We look forward to a stronger year as we continue encouraging everyone to live more and do more,” Marcelo added.

To know more about Santé, its product offerings, and other upcoming events, visit their official FB Page at www.facebook.com/pg/santeofficial.ph or their website at www.santebarley.com/ph.

Gab Banal: Changing the Game Under the Hoop

Imus, Cavite—January 2020—For some, playing basketball may seem just a game to play, but in reality, it takes a lot of sweat, courage, passion, and commitment to gain strides and bring the team to triumph.

Take it from Gab Banal, one of today’s local basketball scene’s beasts.

Defining the Game

For Gab Banal, a former Mapua Cardinal, PBA-D League MVP, former FIBA 3x3 representative, and now MPBL’s two-time Most Valuable Player, basketball has always been a personal love. His years mainly consisted of playing the ball game budded to such milestones a player can only dream off.
“Playing Basketball always has been close to my heart. That love turned to passion, and led me to dream to strive continuously to improve and better myself every time I step in the hard-court,” said Banal.

Gab has been in various professional leagues and, his mindset has always been aimed towards winning after the buzzer sounds. “The will to win has got me going from the very start. It also made me beat the weaknesses and grow the strengths that got me where I am now,” said Banal.

Rising to the top

Despite the limelight and the crowd's deafening chants during the game, basketball can be a bit tough yet sweet, especially when you live in a basketball-loving country. Undisputed professional leagues emerged as a high-paced and high-action competition, where the best players compete.

Banal used to play sparingly in the PBA, which, arguably, the country’s highest-level league, but it was in other competitions that he proved his might even more. To name a few, he was one of those who represented the country for tournaments like the Asia League, FIBA 3x3 Challenger, and the William Jones Cup.

“Basketball is a tough competition. To compete, you need to put yourself to a certain level—100 percent, or even more. The battle of wit and grit made me fall in love with it. The adrenaline in the dying minutes, the battle of heart and physicality, and the responsibility to take my team to the next level also serve as my fuel," said Banal.

Doing the Drills

With the sport being a physically-taxing feat, he needs the right physicality to ace the competition and delivers his A-game.

“On and off the court, I make sure that I do work-outs and exercises with no wasted movements or energy. I simulate it to the game, boosting my confidence since I know I am equipped enough,” said Banal.
Gab does his training and drills at Sante Fitness Lab (SFL) – a premier one-stop fitness center that offers holistic training programs, as well as innovative recovery and sports rehabilitation. He considers this training and fitness center as his game-changer for an elite game level.

“Sante Fitness Lab delivers me the right fitness regimen for keeping-up my A-game. The Equipment is leveled world-class that supplements my work-outs. And with my training and drills, SFL has got me covered with a tailor-fitted program helping me improve and intensify my performance. The recovery program also has been my edge, helping me be back on the court stronger and better amid a physically tolling game,” added Banal.

More for Banal

Gab is soaring, once more, in the court to dominate the MPBL, being one of the frontrunners of the Bacoor Strikers.

As he lives his dream under the hoop, his basketball-enriched journey was not easy. But through sheer will and unwavering dedication, he found his footing to become one of the Philippine-based league’s supreme.

The chase of happiness was not impossible after all and, the saying, “hard work beats talent when talent fails the hard work,” sums it up.

“To all aspiring basketball players out there, you need to work hard but work smarter. Develop all your aspects, not only as a player but also as a person. Work on your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Do what you love. Be passionate and never stop chasing that dream of playing hoops,” said Banal.

Santé Bags Citations at Asia CEO Awards 2019

Pasig City – November 8, 2019 – Santé, a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services, received recognitions as members of the Circle of Excellence Finalists for two categories at the Asia CEO Awards held recently at Marriot Hotel Manila.

Santé was recognized as one of the member of this year’s Circle of Excellence for the SME Company of the Year while Santé International CEO Joey Marcelo was hailed as one of the Circle of Excellence finalists for the Entrepreneurs of the Year.

The Entrepreneur of the Year is the distinction intended to recognize business leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to introducing and boosting ASEAN economic capabilities and competitiveness within the region.
The SME Company of the Year award, on the other hand, is conferred to SME companies that achieved important success, demonstrating excellence in leadership, financial contribution, international recognition, pioneering achievements, and social commitments.

“These recognitions greatly impact Santé as an organization. Being part of the Circle of Excellence for two categories symbolizes our readiness to compete in the global market,” said Marcelo.

This year, Santé is the only direct-selling company in the Philippines and Southeast-Asia nominated and recognized as a finalist in the Asia CEO awards.

“When we started Santé, we wanted to uplift the public’s understanding on direct selling as a business model, as well as, to help our customers live more and do more through our premier organic health and wellness products. These recognitions symbolize our continuous success. Our advocacy of providing business opportunities to Filipinos is now, indeed, paying off,” said Marcelo.

He further said that these twin recognitions are proof-positive of the company’s adherence to its missions of enjoining the public to live a healthier and more active life as well as to provide Filipinos with a financially-rewarding business opportunity.

Santé is one of the fastest-growing distribution and direct selling companies in the Philippines, offering premier organic health and wellness products and services designed to improve the quality of life of Filipinos and other people around the world.

To know more about Santé, and its product offerings and other upcoming events, visit their official FB Page at www.facebook.com/santeofficial.ph or their website at www.santebarley.com.

About Santé

Founded in 2007, Santé promotes, produces and distributes premier natural health and wellness products; as well as services, designed to help people live better lives. With Santé Barley as its flagship brand, Santé has dominated the local market with its certified* organic barley grass – grown and harvested in New Zealand. (More recently, Santé has become the Philippines’ first company to be certified organic by BioGro).
With the proven health benefits of Santé Barley, Santé has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. Today, Santé has expanded its offerings to include a fitness and rehabilitation center with its Santé Fitness Lab; and an array of natural products that are true to the company's thrust in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has offices worldwide such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Nigeria, and Cyprus.

Healthy Eating Habits to Develop to Live More and Do More

Pasig City, October 3, 2019— As the saying goes, health is wealth. For most of us, however, leading a healthier lifestyle can be a challenge, especially in keeping track of diets and developing healthy eating habits that will allow us to live a vigorous and fuller life.

Studies show that Filipinos fail to take the right amount of some nutrients, leading to a greater risk of acquiring chronic diseases, such as arthritis, cardiovascular illnesses like heart attacks and stroke, breast and colon cancer, diabetes, obesity, as well as oral health problems.

A Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) data revealed that obesity and overweight cases have increased in recent years. Among adults, the prevalence has almost doubled from 16.6 percent in 1993 to 31.1 percent in 2013.

Among preschool children, the prevalence gradually increased to 4.9 percent in 2013 from below 2 percent from 1989 to 1998. In a similar case, the prevalence of obesity among 10 to 19 years old has increased to 8.3 percent in 2003 from 5.8 in 2003.

The consumption of fruits and vegetables has also declined, with an increased intake of meat, eggs, and dairy, which is one of the Top 10 selected indicators for mortality according to the World Health Organization.

To better guide Filipino families in developing healthy food choices, Santé, a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services, listed down some habits in choosing foods that will benefit our health and well-being—with the prime goal of helping you live more so, you can do more.

Consume More Fruits and Vegetables

Most children and a few young at hearts complain about consuming green, leafy vegetables, as well as fruits. But these foods are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. They are also naturally low in fat and, provides a variety to the meal palette.

While some may not enjoy their taste, they provide vital nutrients to our body. Our leafy, yellow, orange, red, and green vegetables can spike our nutrition intake and provide balance to our systems, so it is never too late to include them on your meals. Broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes, and other leafy veggies can also make your health go on a positive turnout.

Cut Back on Some Foods

These foods pertain to those often considered as “treats” or “sweets.” They are, mostly, in the form of pleasure foods you are fond of eating, such as cakes, cookies, candies, and ice cream, among others. They can also be attributed to fatty and oily foods, such as ribs, bacon, and hotdogs.

While we enjoy eating these treats, they are usually loaded with oil, fat, and sodium. They are also packed with preservatives, which reduces our chance to absorb the nutrients needed by our bodies.

Take these foods in moderation or better yet, consume them sparingly or occasionally, so as not to indulge yourself in the process and, prevent further health risks.

Take More Organic Products

How your food is grown or raised can have a major impact not just on your mental and emotional health, but also to the environment. Organic foods have more beneficial nutrients, such as antioxidants than their conventionally-grown counterparts. If you have allergies to foods, chemicals, and preservatives, consuming organic foods may also help in lessening its symptoms or even going away with them.

Organic vitamins and food supplements can also be an excellent choice for ensuring a healthier lifestyle. For instance, Santé’s products are made, specifically, with organic pure barley from farms, as certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.

Santé offers products that improve the quality of life of people around the world. The company has been providing premier organic health and wellness products and services with Santé Barley at its core. Barley grass is an effective antioxidant, rich with vitamins and minerals that not only detoxifies the body but also, aids in digestive health.

By incorporating healthy food choices to our households, there are more chances of adopting a healthier lifestyle that can benefit your family and loved ones on a long term basis. Not only it will create a ripple of consciousness, but it will also allow them to be active to live more and do more.

To know more about Santé and its product offerings and other upcoming events, visit their official FB Page at www.facebook.com/pg/santeofficial.ph or their website at www.santebarley.com/ph.

About Santé

Founded in 2007, Santé promotes, produces and distributes premier natural health and wellness products; as well as services, designed to help people live better lives. With Santé Barley as its flagship brand, Santé has dominated the local market with its certified* organic barley grass – grown and harvested in New Zealand. (More recently, Santé has become the Philippines’ first company to be certified organic by BioGro). With the proven health benefits of Santé Barley, Santé has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. Today, Santé has expanded its offerings to include a fitness and rehabilitation center with its Santé Fitness Lab; and an array of natural products that are true to the company's thrust in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has offices worldwide such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Nigeria, and Cyprus.

Is Functional Fitness Fit for You?

Cavite City—September 24, 2019— Insufficient physical activity is a major factor in the increase of global mortality rate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), insufficiently active people have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death, which can either be due to Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. All of this attributable to the sedentary lifestyle led by many people nowadays.

The foremost answer to solving this problem is to get moving and start working out. However, the drive to get off the couch is hard to attain for some as they are discouraged with workouts that are unrelatable, boring, and with no direct benefit for what they need. Generally, people just want to keep moving, to live well and healthy with a workout that they can sustain and enjoy.

The workout for everyday function

Enter, Functional Fitness. This incorporates movements in the workouts that carries over to your daily functions and real-life activities. Whether you are picking up something from the floor, sprinting to an elevator, or carrying something to a cabinet overhead, functional fitness workouts will help you become fit to perform.

What makes it one of a kind is that it is designed that complex movements can be learned by scaling the movement up or down, depending on your fitness capacity and experience. No athletic skill and experience needed to get off the coach and start moving. When done the right way, functional fitness workouts can make everyday activities easier and help reduce risks of injury.

Examples of functional workouts are usually the trainings we have tried ever since we were kids. These exercises, though appearing simple, are highly effective in working up the muscles, making the heart more efficient and healthy, and will definitely get you moving your whole body

Functional fitness workouts utilize deadlift, a fundamental movement that works almost all the muscles in the body. The deadlift can be scaled down by utilizing kettlebells or dumbbells, or scaled up by adding up more weights using a barbell. Picking up a pen from the floor or moving a sack won’t be a sweat if deadlifts are incorporated in your workouts.

Another one is a squat, a simple exercise that can be done anywhere on any available space. It benefits most the lower body such as hamstrings, calves, glutes, and thighs, and also gives you a stable core. Getting stronger in this movement will pain proof your waist and hips, and will get you prepared for that dreaded stairwells.

The best place for your Functional Fitness needs

A facility that can offer you the best drills for functional exercises is found at the heart of Vermosa, Imus city, Cavite. Sante Fitness Lab (SFL), is a fitness and performance hub that offers innovative fitness programs for everyone—whether you are an elite sportsman, a gym buff, or a couch potato who’s just getting started in the gym

What makes SFL a prime functional fitness hub is it’s FitCamp class that utilizes functional fitness movements, that are strong in fat loss, strengthening and general conditioning. It also caters to athletes that needs strength and conditioning training, for the workout can be served for their level of performance.

The facility boasts its premium and high standard equipment such as Olympic grade barbells, platforms, manual treadmill, cable machines, rower, free weights, and speed and agility tools that are best for of all types of training.

All of these, and you are still wondering if functional fitness is for you? Wonder no more and visit Sante Fitness Lab - they make fitness, fit for you!

To know more about Santé Fitness Lab, visit their website at https://santefitnesslab.com/ and their FB page at https://www.facebook.com/santefitnesslab/.