Health shorts: New water purifiers, fitness watches

Manila-Check out some of the latest news related to health and fitness.

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AQUA SMART GUARD arrives at PH

Hydration Solution Waterlogic recently launched a new water purifier line in the country.

Aqua SmartGuard water purifier features firewall UVC technology to help protect against cysts such as bacteria, viruses, salmonella, E. coli and COVID-19 virus. An antibacterial defense called BioCote on their surface. A carbon filter made from coconut shells procured in a sustainable way.

Dedicated to the Aqua SmartGuard unit, BioCote uses silver ion technology to prevent the growth of microbial cells on the outer surface of the cube. BioCote activators are injected during the manufacturing process and cannot be washed or rubbed.

Aqua SmartGuard by Waterlogic opened its first store in December 2021 in Trinoma, Greenbelt 1, SM Megamall. For more information, please visit the Smart Guard PH website.

Break Your Stigma Free Mental Health Survey

BYS Philippines Break Your Stigma has launched a free Vanguard Assessments Mental Health Survey on its website.

The Vanguard Assessment Survey is described as an evidence-based tool that helps screen and reflect current mental health status. Anyone can do the survey for free and it can take up to 30 minutes to complete.

Upon completion, Vanguard Assessments mental health professionals will evaluate and produce a formal psychological report. This report also includes recommendations so that respondents can properly link to an expert who can handle their case.

Mental health surveys are not a prerequisite for seeking help, and you can work directly with a mental health professional registered in the Break Your Stigma directory.

GARMIN’S VENU 2 PLUS

Garmin Philippines announces the introduction of the Venu 2 Plus GPS smartwatch, which allows users to answer calls, access compatible smartphone voice assistants to send text, and control compatible smart home devices. Did.

Venu 2 Plus includes heart rate, sleep scores and insights, breathing activity, fitness age, breathing, pulse oximeters, all-day stress, hydration, women’s health (tracking the menstrual cycle), 24/7 Has a wide range of health monitoring features. And pregnancy tracking).

It also incorporates over 25 indoor and GPS sports apps including walking, running, HIIT, cycling, pool swimming, pilates, yoga, indoor climbing, hiking and advanced strength training.

Other features include emergency safety and tracking, built-in music, calls, messages, social media updates, news and other notifications.

The Venu 2 Plus is priced at P25,695 and comes in black, ivory and powder gray color variations. It can be purchased at Garmin Brand Stores, kinetic.com.ph, Lazada, Shopee, and Garmin PH Viber Community.

MONDIAL DIRECT PRODUCTS VS COVID-19

Mondial Direct wants to help consumers protect from COVID-19 with a wide range of products.

These include the Ultimate Protection Bundle (P700), which includes Tigerplast Maskshield + Protective Spray, Copper Mask Pro, Copper Push Key, and Card Spray.

There is also Aeris Active (P985). This is a hospital grade hard surface disinfectant cleaner that can kill viruses and bacteria for 7 days or 200 touches after application.

For clean, worry-free air, Mondial Direct features NVC Cleanaire Portable Air Sterilizer (P5,800), Levoit 300C (P8,400), and Levoit 400S (P17,800) as the finest air purifiers. I am. Ideal for spaces up to 40 square meters and 92 square meters, they feature patented Vortex Air technology that diffuses fresh air into every corner of the room, and a three-stage filtration system is 99.97 for particles sized at 0.3 micron. % To capture.

Mondial Direct also offers NVC germicidal lamps (P4,900) that promise to protect families from the threat of viruses and bacteria.

See the store’s website and social media pages for more information.

Nicotine promises to help smokers quit smoking

Those who want to quit smoking this year can get help from Nicorette, a medicated chewing gum for smoking cessation.

A product of Johnson & Johnson, Nicorette helps fight nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The gums gradually release small amounts of nicotine to control cravings until they are completely manageable without it.

See the J & J website for more information.

MSD’S CALL THE SHOTS CAMPAIGN

MSD in the Philippines has launched a Call the Shots campaign aimed at protecting pregnant parents and their children from vaccine-preventable illnesses.

The latest information on immunization is available on the Call the Shots PH Facebook page.

PROVITAL IMMUNAPLUS for adults

Mead Johnson Nutrition has introduced Provital Immuna Plus. It provides nutrients that help adults activate their immune response to fight infections and colds.

Contains selenium, zinc, vitamins A, C, E, calcium and protein.

Provital Immuna Plus recently launched a Life 5.0 Activated movement featuring personalities such as Dawn Zulueta and Zsa Zsa Padilla to help the public learn how fitness and nutrition can help them lead a quality life. doing.

OGAWA fitness products

Better Home Workouts and Wellness Tips for You

Ogawa offers fitness products that promise to boost your energy and well-being in 2022 without leaving your home comfort.

These include Studio Spin Bike, Studio Treadmill, EZ Tone Pro, Omknee 2, as well as Master Drive AI for a soothing post-exercise massage.

Ogawa’s products are available on our website.

Smile Train Increases Surgery for Cleft Lip and Palate in 2021

Smile Train announced that it will be able to offer 2,500 cleft lip surgeries in 2021, 750 more than the previous year.

Smile Train has enabled more healthcare professionals to offer telemedicine consultations and speech therapy sessions by leveraging technology to ensure access to services.

Through the first Philippine speech therapy app developed by SmileTrain and its Speech Telehealth Program, patients can continue to receive treatment and guidance from medical professionals in the comfort and safety of their home.

Smile Train’s Telehealth program, on the other hand, connects patients and parents to healthcare professionals for consultation, health education and assessment on any device via WhatsApp, Skype and Zoom. The program has provided patients with more than 2,000 cleft lip care-related sessions, including speech therapy, nutritional support, breastfeeding instruction for mothers of babies with cleft lip, preoperative consultation, and psychosocial care. ..

For more information, see SmileTrain’s website and social media pages.

VIATRIS’BE THERE CAMPAIGN

Apart from proper health intervention, global health care company Viatris emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to educate diabetics to improve cholesterol management.

Through the Be There campaign, the company wants to help people manage diabetes better and potentially delay serious health complications.

The campaign informs diabetics of their risk of diabetes, learns how to manage diabetes properly, and encourages them to prevent serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes.

In addition to worrying about sugar, Viatris said patients need to be aware of all aspects of their health, from cholesterol management to emotional health management.