ATC BrighTEN Years: First of the Many Decades to Come

ATC Healthcare International Corporation firmly believes in the value of health. It is their mission to empower all Filipinos to live life to the fullest by being their trusted life ally in all things health-related. And it seems the public appreciates their efforts as they continue to support ATC’s tenth year of providing products such as Robust, FatOut, Vita-E, Strike and many others.

Through the campaign, BrighTEN Years, ATC Healthcare wishes to acknowledge and welcome the support and patronage of all those involved in making it the Pinoy’s trusted life ally. In recognition of past accomplishments and in anticipation of more years to serve the Filipino people, ATC Healthcare is elated to share this milestone with everyone on October 10, 2015 at the Isabela Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La.

Mr. Albert Chan and The Mocha Girls (Robust Extreme Endorser)

Starting modestly in 2005, ATC Healthcare has grown to become one of the leading healthcare providers in the country. Today, ATC Healthcare continues to progress with their unfailing will to provide safe, effective and innovative products to their Life Ally, the Filipino people.

The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers 51st!

The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, as the only accredited professional organization of interior designers, marked their 51st Anniversary with innovative programs that aims in improving their services to their members and bringing interior designing profession into further heights.
To celebrate this glorious milestone, the organization held a launching event of their upcoming projects last September 30,2015 at Chardonnay by Astoria in Pasig City.

The said event was hosted by Giselle Sanchez, a veteran comedian actress and a stage performer by profession.

PIDD launching of new website

In response to the globalization efforts of the organization, the management decided to upgrade their existing website. The online portal shall feature noteworthy projects of Filipino Interior Designers.

As part of its renaissance in the country, PIID National President James G. Jao shares, “My vision is to provide a direction for PIID towards a path that is professionally paved for both the budding and veteran designers so they can evolve and discover their specialties not only in the local but as well as global practice. For the next two years, we will create a dynamic platform for all members for creative and academic developments that are aligned with our Filipino culture and international standards,”

The PIID is the only association of professional Interior Designers in the country accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission with about 1,600 registered Interior Designers. Most of the founding members are still active in their profession and these include renowned designers Ched Berenguer-Topacio. Lor Calma and Edith Oliveros.

51st: The Rebirth Anniversary was presented by Boysen Paints and sponsored by Wilcon Builders and Grohe Philippines together with Kuysen, iMaverick, American Standard, CW Home Depot, Megamax Concepts, LRI Design Plaza, Spurway, Skycon, CWC Industries, D+M Home Garden Living and Living n Style.

The office of PIID Secretariat is located at G/F Zaragoza Bldg.. 102 Gamboa cor. Trasierra &Soria Sts.,Legaspi Village, Makati City

You can also check:  www.piid.org.ph
email: piid.sec@gmail.com

Do You Know Runner’s Trots?

I got invited on an event that added up knowledge in my vault. Something that might be helpful and worth sharing as well.

What causes Runner’s Trots?

- Not entirely clear, however there are contributing
- Physical Jostling of Intestine
- Diversion of Blood Flow
- Increased transit time of Gastro-intestinal tract due to hormonal changes
- Stress
- Nutrition factors
- Pre-race Anxiety

How can we prevent Runner’s Trots?


How can we prevent Runner’s Trots?

Some suggested management strategies include:

Behavioural
- Encourage bowel movement prior to race
- Manage your stress / anxiety by meditating
before the race
- Setup pre-run rituals (eg. eating >2hrs pre race)
- Monitor your nutrition during race week
- Understand your bowel habits
- Progress through to high distances gradually
- Clothes comfortable size
- Work on Pelvic Floor muscles - Kegels


Nutritional
- Limit milk and milk products
- Limit artificial sugars such as sorbitol
- Limit high fibre foods such as grains, beans, fruit skin, vegetable salads
- Avoid caffeine or energy drinks, gels
- Avoid spicy foods and alcohol
- Keep hydrated


Medical
- Check out to see if you have one of the following:
- Lactose intolerant
- IBS
- Gluten intolerance Other GIT conditions
-- Take 1 Diatabs capsule 1hour before the race