Thinning Hair or Hair Loss is No Longer a Problem

Just two days ago, my husband asked me to dye his graying hair and so I bought a bottle of black dye for him. As I started coloring his top, I noticed that the topmost portion is thinner that it used to be. In fact, I can see his scalp! I told him that he's starting to get bald like his uncle. Realizing that I was serious, he then asked what to do about it. I reminded him of the Novuhair product that I gave to him two months ago but refused to use because he said he don't need it. "Well, now you need it", I told him.

The following day, I asked my brother whom I gave the bottle of Novuhair for his thin hair and asked him if he is still using it. My brother answered affirmatively adding that after using Novuhair scalp lotion, his hair is thicker now. My brother used to have an army cut hairstyle so people won't notice his head. But now, he said he started to let his hair grow.

Fanny Serrano is indeed right in promoting the product. At the bloggers' event, Tita Fanny, said he would never take the risk of sacrificing his name to any product that is not true to its claim. For years of searching for the right product to solve his problem on thinning hair, that is going to different countries buying expensive products to stop himself wearing wigs and hats, he finally found the solution to his problem here in his own native land.

Tita Fanny or TF as known to the entertainment industry, testified that at first, he thought Novuhair is an imported product that is just packaged here in the Philippines. Upon finding out that the product is locally produced, he called the company (Nutramedica Phils.) and congratulate them for having an effective product.

After that, the manufacturer called him and asked if he could be the endorser of the product since he actually experience the effectivity of it. Without hesitation, TF accepted the offer. The rest of the story was busy and yet fulfilling days both to TF and Novuhair.

Upon seeing the ingredients of Novuhair, undoubtedly, I myself say that the product is really effective. Why? All are natural, herbal products that can be found in the Philippines. There are panax ginseng, moringa oleifera (malunggay in common terms), lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemon grass and virgin coconut oil. Nonetheless, Novuhair contains chemically compatible properties that detoxify the scalp, limit hair fall, and stimulate hair growth by improving blood circulation to the scalp and increasing nutrition to hair follicles. The lotion and the shampoo are clinically proven safe for everyday use without adverse side effects. It is okay to use even younger people above age 12 who are with thin hairs.

This a proudly Pinoy product that can compete with other products in international market. In fact, there are other countries, like Japan, that are interested to sell Novuhair in their countries. Nutramedica is now in the process of completing the necessary documents for exporting the products.

Novuhair Scalp Lotion and Novuhair Shampoo are available in leading drugstores like Mercury Drug and Watsons.

Silk Offering Great New Thai Food to Pinoys

I got an invitation to have a taste of Thai food in Silk restaurant just the other night. I am not into spicy food but I could not resist the invitation. So, while on my way to the place located at the Serendra lifestyle mall in For Bonifacio, I prepared my tongue to a fight...here comes hot food to battle.

As I entered the chic restaurant, I found the place good for family meal or just having lunch with friends.

Warmly welcomed by the host, my colleague and I is seated at a comfortable corner of the resto. Then come in the food started off with Tom Yum Talay, a traditional Thai soup. It is a sour-spicy seafood soup with hints of galangal, lemongrass and coriander.

Next is the best selling appetizer from the Silk Appetizer Collection, the Fresh Thai Spring Roll with sweet Cucumber and vinegar dipping sauce and peanut sauce. I found out that Silk menu is made up of traditional Thai cuisine, in which a full meal not only acquaints you with the various spices and flavors of Asia, it allows you to enjoy a balance of the four fundamental taste flavors of Thai cuisine --- sweet, spicy, salty and sour. Because I enjoyed the Crispy Shrimp and Coriander Pastry, Grilled Pork wrapped in Betel Leaf, and the delectable Chicken Satay served with Thai Curry Sauce.

Since I am a seafood enthusiast, I tried their Seafood Satay which are marinated skewers of Prawn, Squid and Snapper fillets that come with a delightful dipping sauce of palm vinegar and various condiments, and I could say this is soooo yummy! And the famous Pomelo and Shrimp Salad, this will surely transport you to the streets and markets of Thailand.
Of course, having a Thai meal not be complete without a taste of curry. For those who do not like spicy food like me, the Green Chicken Curry is perfect, although all dishes my be adjusted to your personal spice level preference. The Roast Duck in Red Curry and the tender, stewed for hours Beef Shank in Mussaman Curry are a must try when you dine in Silk.

For the main course, Silk serves an extensive set of dishes that offer lots of chicken, beef, seafood, and vegetables. Crab lovers will surely love the Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab with Black Pepper Sauce. For the sweet and sour enthusiasts, there is the Thai Style Sweet and Sour Lapu Lapu to feast on.


Wondering about Thailandʼs most popular of noodles and rice dishes? Silkʼs Phad Thai and Bagoong Rice are one of the best in the metro.

For sweet lovers, there are the Mango Sticky Rice or the housemade ice creams of Durian, Coconut and Mango. You will really love these cause we are not stranger to these fruits, right?

Last but not least, Silk has a pleasant wine selection that pairs well with the flavors of Thai Food, a full bar service and an extensive list of cocktails which include Pandan Martinis, Lemongrass Martinis, and Silkʼs own Ginger Zinger.

By the way, Silk has Happy Hour from 6pm-8pm everyday, so enjoy their wide wine selections!

TIMEX RUN WITH PIOLO PASCUAL AND RIO DELA CRUZ

This January 22, 2012, TIMEX, will once again unite casual runners and hardcore sportsmen alike on one blazing race track as it gives rise to the much-awaited TIMEX Run 2012.

Set to unfold at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, the race shall witness the reunion of the unbeatable running tandem of sought after actor and runner Piolo Pascual and multiple champion runner, coach and marathon organizer Rio Dela Cruz.

Coming from a string of back-to-back sporting events where it joined forces with the country’s premiere athletes, such as the Camsur Ironman Triathlon and TIMEX 226 in Bohol over the last years, TIMEX is all set to make this year’s race all the more memorable, fun and extremely power-packed!

So, what’s to be excited about the TIMEX Run 2012?

First and the most exciting of all, participants shall get a very special chance to get fit, have fun and best of all run side-by-side with two of the country’s most beloved idols in entertainment and running; TIMEX brand ambassadors Piolo and Rio. Together with the two, a handful of other celebrities and personalities shall also be sprinting along with TIMEX, just like during its first edition back in 2009. On top of the list are its youth ambassadors Jessy Mendiola and Joseph Marco as well as Boys Night Out DJs Slick Rick and Sam YG and actor Victor Basa to name a few.

Divided into three race categories, athletes, race fanatics, and casual runners can choose from the 5, 10 or 16 kilometer event. The race is organized by no less than the in-demand team of Runrio who assures participants of accuracy in timing and a host of other innovative features and acitivities. One of which is the disposable “champion” chips, timing devices attached to shoe laces specially designed to let runners monitor their starting in finishing times with stern accuracy. Functioning only soon as the runner steps on the designated ground matting, the recorded time is sure to be precise. Another is the Runpix analysis which is a record of interesting running statistics unique to each individual who ran. This will be available after the race at www.runrio.com and www.timexrunning.com.

If you’re up for the action and ready for truckloads of fun, well you still have a chance to join as regular registration has been extended until January 18, 2012. All you have to do is go to any Riovana stores at Bonifacio Global City or Katipunan or visit the TIMEX outlet at TriNoma or the Watch Republic shop in Robinsons Galleria. Registration fees are at Php650 (5KM), Php700 (10KM) and Php750 (16KM). 15 TIMEX watches are up for grabs when you register as a group at Riovana outlets.

Aside from the breathtaking action set to unfold in the race track, those joining can also expect a finish line filled with great prizes. While all finishers will take home loot bags from various sponsors, those who will emerge on top of the pack in every category will get TIMEX watches, A-class activity and time-tracking gears that gives wearers nothing less than the optimum when it comes to style and functionality. First placers shall also take home a pair of Skechers shoes. Canon shall also raffle of digital cameras and provide photobooths for participants to be able take home souvenir shots. The whole race is also powered up completely with hydration partners Powerade and VIVA! Mineralized Water. A total of 35 watches shall also be raffled off all throughout the day in celebration of the Piolo Pascual’s 35^th birthday. Timex partnered with companies such Riovana, Century Tuna, Magnolia Lite, Nutri Bar, Kaspersky, Multisport Magazine and Unilab to make this anticipated race possible.

To keep the day much more exciting, participants are also challenged to guess Piolo’s bib number and finish time. Lucky guessers will win their very own TIMEX watches. For more details visit www.timexwatches.com.ph.

Hurry and register now, time is running! Assembly time for all categories is at 4:00AM. Gun start times are at 5:10AM (16KM), 5:30AM (10KM) and 5:50AM (5KM). Run with Piolo and Rio at the TIMEX Run 2012 and make history once more! For more information, please visit http://runrio.com/2011/11/2012-timex-run/.

Pantene and World Vision's Healthy Drinking Water

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines’ leading hair care brand Pantene joins the cause to give children safe drinking water with the launch of its “Healthy Hair for Healthy Water” Campaign.

The campaign will support the P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program, a long-term global advocacy program that focuses on reducing sickness and death that result from water-borne illnesses caused by drinking contaminated water.

This year, Pantene with P&G’s CSDW program will provide water purification packets in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.Pantene gives Filipinos a chance to donate 1 day of clean drinking water through online pledges at the Pantene facebook page (www.facebook.com/PantenePhilippines).

Dr. Greg Allgood, Director of the P&G CSDW Program is excited to have Pantene strengthen the campaign in the Philippines - “P&G through partial support from the Pantene Healthy Hair for Healthy Water program will provide more than 17 million days of clean drinking water during the next year through this program – that’s 34 million liters of clean water for more than 25,000 of the most vulnerable people living in remote areas with only contaminated water sources” says Dr. Allgood after a recent visit to Siargo.

P&G’s External Relations Leader, Clint Navales echoes Dr. Allgood’s sentiments as he gives more details about the campaign - “Our goal is to be able to get 10,000,000 pledges all over Asia so we would like to invite Filipinos to support our campaign by visiting the Pantene Facebook page and giving their pledge. We’ve seen through recent calamities how difficult it is to have access to something as basic as clean drinking water, and also how important clean water is to prevent disease in these situations. With the Pantene Healthy Hair Healthy Water campaign, you now not only get healthy hair, but you help give a child good health through clean drinking water”.

The P&G CSDW Program was launched in 2004 using a powdered water-purificationtechnology developed in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention. One small packet quickly turns 10 liters of dirty, potentially deadly water intoclean, drinkable water.

The P&G CSDW Program works with more than 120 partnersglobally to respond to the greatest needs for clean water. Clean drinking water has beenprovided in over 65 developing countries.

In the Philippines, P&G’s CSDW was able to donate clean water to communities hit by Sendong. Done in partnership with World Vision, P&G was able to distribute 600,000 water purification packets to Sendong survivors, including more than 500 families in Mandulog and nearby communities, which was one of the areas hardest hit by the typhoon in Iligan.

Through the Pantene Healthy Hair for Healthy Water program, P&G hopes to further the campaign to touch more lives and improve life for the people who need it the most. “I’m very grateful to P&G and World Vision Philippines for the work they’re doing to reach the most vulnerable people in very remote places where clean drinking water will make a big difference in improving and likely saving lives.“ Dr. Allgood emphasizes.

To show our support just give your pledge, no need to buy anything.

Visit http://www.facebook.com/PantenePhilippines

Century Park Hotel's Tsukiji, One of the Best Restaurants in Asia

The Miele Guide, Asia’s first independent restaurant guide recently unveiled the list of the best restaurants across Asia. The 2011-2012 edition evaluated restaurants in 18 Asian countries including the Philippines.

The best of the best are selected after four rounds of judging. The first three rounds are determined by a jury of food professionals, respected restaurant critics, prominent food lovers and the dining public. The last round is being done by their in-house team and contributing editors who dined anonymously at the most highly rated restaurants to confirm its inclusion in the list.

Century Tsukiji, the well-regarded authentic Japanese restaurant of Century Park Hotel is included in the list of Asia’s finest restaurants. The restaurant was evaluated according to the quality of the food served, ambience of the restaurant and the level of service offered.

For inquiries, call our restaurant reservation at 528-5907 or Century Tsukiji at 528-5853.

The Century Park Hotel is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation.