The Silent Disease, Osteoporosis

According to IOF, osteoporosis affects over 200 million people worldwide. Approximately one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will break a bone (also known as osteoporotic fracture) due to the silent disease.

Fractures, specifically hip fractures, can cause loss of function and independence with 40% of patients unable to walk independently; 60% requiring assistance a year late; 33% being totally dependent on or in a nursing home. Moreover, hip fractures cause the greatest morbidity with reported mortality up to 20-24% in the first year after a person suffers a hip fracture "We at the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare support the IOF in its advocacy to inform the people about osteoporosis and the fact that it can be prevented," says Dr. Egbert Dorado, a senior medical manager at PCH. "We echo IOF's, key message: Adequate intake of the right nutrients contributes to bone health at all ages and is a first step in osteoporosis prevention. For those who already have osteoporosis, a bone-healthy nutrition should be part of their treatment and rehabilitation program.

Three of the major nutrients that help optimize bone health are: calcium, vitamin D, and protein, with recommended daily allowances varying throughout life. "Regulating calcium levels in the body promotes better bone mass density (BMD), alongside improving muscle performance and balance. Taking a calcium supplement with adequate levels of Vitamin D3 also helps maximize calcium absorption," adds Dr. Egbert.

While proper nutrition works, it is also important to have holistic approach to osteoporosis prevention and management."It is indeed crucial to build strong bones early in life by following a healthy diet as it is the key ingredient in helping a person achieve peak bone mass, and maintaining it throughout life. But it is equally important to avoid other modifiable risk factors including sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and alcohol use," explains Dr. Egbert.

Osteoporosis is an incurable disease, but controlling its risk factors and complying with treatment regimens where prescribed can ensure a mobile, independent, and fracture-free life.

For more information on osteoporosis and World Osteoporosis Day 2015, visit www.worldosteoporosisday.org, follow IOF on Instagram (@worldosteoporosisday) or 

on Facebook (www.facebook.com/worldosteoporosisday), or 

subscribe to its YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/iofbonehealth).

Mercato Centrale at BGC has landed…in a better location!

Mercato has been the birthplace of many new food vendors who have carved their own niche in the local food industry, which include Manang’s Chicken, Mochiko, Merry Moo, Shawarma Bros, Spring by

Ha-­‐Yuan, Sunrise Buckets, Brasas, Angry Puffs and Kristina’s Inutak among others. And now the Mercato Centrale food dining experience that we loved for over five years has moved to better location in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig!

Mercato Centrale is now at the corner of 7th avenue and 25th street, across The Forum and in front of the “Between the Lines” art mural (known more popularly as ‘The Spaceman’ by the art duo Cyrcle from Los Angeles). The new Mercato venue continues to offer your old--‐time favorites like Auntie May’s signature Angus Beef Tapa, Cuisiners’ pork barbeque that was judged by Chowzter Asia 2015 Awards as Asia’s tastiest regional specialty and Don Churros – that topped the Spot.ph’s list of Top 10 Churros in Manila!

Meanwhile, you can also enjoy new Mercato food finds like East Meets West’s Bagnet Burger, the Oinkery’s smoked and slow--‐cooked pulled pork and Bakmi Nyonya’s Chinese--‐Indonesian street food noodle dishes that won the 2014 Next Big Food Entrepreneur contest!

Satisfy your cravings at Mercato in Bonifacio Global City every Friday and Saturday, 6pm‐3am. With the awesome Spaceman mural as your background, take in some art and culture, enjoy the music and good company and enjoy culinary adventures with amazing and unique food finds curated from the city’s best home- ‐based food entrepreneurs.

ART MURAL

THE BAND

EDGY'S DRINKS

BAGNET PATONG

CHEF BAB'S SISIG

DON CHURRO

JD TAKOYAKI

KING SHAWARMA

ISLAND NACHOS PH

THE OINKERY

MERCATO MAP

For those interested to become food entrepreneurs in Mercato, please email admin@mercatocentrale.ph, log on to www.facebook.com/mercatocentrale or contact 09178401152.

Natural Care, Naturally Fresh ‘down there’!

Have you been on natural regime every day? From organic supplements, foods, beauty products to personal care products? Even it’s yes or no, you should try pH Care Naturals as part of your beauty regime!

The pH Care bottled up nature’s wonders through two popularly used ingredients, papaya and guava leaves, to come up with their all-new pH Care Naturals line in pH Care Naturals Papaya and pH Care Naturals Guava. The folks behind best-selling feminine wash pH Care have an intimate understanding of the importance of caring for your feminine area, and they expertly combine the properties of these winning natural ingredients with their mild and effective intimate care products. 

pH Care Naturals Guava
Even if you’re not overly concerned with dark skin, you may still want a feminine wash made from natural ingredients that will still keep your intimate area fresh and clean. After all, in a hot country like ours, sweat can lead to discomfort, even body odor, and infection—and it’s worse when it involves the feminine area!But no need to worry; pH Care Naturals Guava has been specially infused with guava leaf extract, which is well-known for its cleansing and anti-bacterial properties. In fact, the use of guava leaves for intimate care is a traditionally renowned practice passed on from generation to generation. So if you’re among the 33% of Filipinas constantly seeking for natural solutions “down there,” then give pH Care Naturals Guava a try.It will naturally deodorize the area so you can feel confident regardless of outfit, activity, or even weather. It has quite a refreshing scent, too!

pH Care Naturals Papaya
There are a lot of factors that can influence a woman’s confidence when it comes to donning that swimsuit, including puson problems and cleavage consciousness. But one other common insecurity many women have is dark skin in and around the feminine area, and this is something they can feel self-conscious about even in the comfort and privacy of their own rooms and bathrooms. And, while there are many products for whitening dark skin in other parts of the body, most of these aren’t safe or suited for use in intimate areas.But now, pH Care has anew whitening feminine wash variant that uses natural ingredients, so you keep the sensitive area fresh and fair. The new pH Care Naturals Papaya is powered with papaya extract, so you get fairer skin in as early as 14 days! And since we know papaya is one of nature’swonders when it comes to skin-whitening, you’re sure to get only the best results with the mildest ingredients.

Now, you can be assured of natural care “down there”, para fresh and clean na, odor-free pa!

TheNEW!pH Care NaturalsIntimate Wash is availablefor P49.50 (50mL) and P104 (150mL) at leading supermarkets, drugstores, and beauty stores. For more information, check out facebook.com/pHCare.