By Hazel Sartorio
With the modern busy lifestyle of the Filipinos, it is very hard to keep a healthy and balanced lifestyle. From the wonders of the Internet and the social media, we have gathered some health and fitness trends popularized by the World Wide Web to help people who does not have the luxury of time to be able to be fit and healthy.
- Toothpaste and salt to remove blackheads. No need to go to the derma just yet! Yes, Many Pinterest users have sworn that this is most definitely true! Just mix a small amount toothpaste and salt, dab it on the nose for two to three minutes, scrub and then rinse. The reason it’s a very good beauty hack is that salt does not dissolve in toothpaste. Also, the mint content in the toothpaste helps in opening the pores while the salt scrubs the unwanted blackheads and whiteheads off the face. Just make sure to use toner afterward to tighten the pores and then moisturize.
- To reduce eye bags. We all know that all-nighters will make our face look dull and dry especially in the eye area. Well, according to Pinterest, cold spoons and used tea bags combination is the best answer! Just put two big spoons in the freezer for five to 10 minutes and then press onto the eye are. When the cold is already absorbed by the eyes, immediately dab tea bags after. The coldness of the spoon will reduce the swelling, while the caffeine content of the tea will help you look more awake and fresh in the morning.
Health
- Matcha green tea. You’ll love it very matcha! The latest superfood that people have been talking about here and there. Matcha green tea originated in Japan made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis tea plant and is believed to be the highest quality green tea in the planet. This superfood gives a high dosage of EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate. EGCG is a powerful type of antioxidant that has anti-cancer properties. Also, this tea is rich in iron, calcium, vitamins A and C, and potassium that can help with the body’s defense system. Aside from that, matcha also decreases the level of bad cholesterol and increases the good cholesterol in the body. The reason people have been raving about it lately is that not only does this provide an abundance of health benefits; matcha also has a very fine taste that goes well with our favorite desserts or can enjoy it just as a simple hot tea.
- Infused water. Good bye, plain cold H2O. People nowadays have been following the infused water trend. Basically it is just fruits and herbs drenched in water to give life and flavor to our boring but well needed basic necessity. Not only does this help people into drinking more water, but also it detoxifies and provides the body with additional nutrients that we need. One of the most common infused water is the lemon-cucumber combination. Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C that boosts the immune system. It also helps flush out the toxins and cleanses the body. Cucumber contains anti-inflammatory properties and helps in rehydrating the body. Mint is a natural appetite suppressant that helps in restraining unnecessary food cravings. In addition to that, mint aids digestion and helps settle the stomach.
- Diet Delivery Services. Keeping a strict healthy diet is extremely difficult because this requires a lot of discipline and time, to which most Filipinos do not possess because of their busy lifestyle. In addition to that, a lot of these people do not have any idea on how to prepare food that has a balanced diet, can help to lose weight and delicious at the same time. This is where the Diet Delivery Services comes into place. Basically, this provides a certain calorie count diet depending on the client every day that includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner from Monday to Friday that ranges from P1500 to P1900 per week.
The good thing about these services is that it is most convenient for it is being delivered right at your doorstep every morning. Perfect for those people that only settles for fast-food chains for they don’t have the time to prepare for their food. Aside from that, availing a package is easy as well for it is being ordered in social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook.
Fitness
- Pilates. Pilates is a system of strengthening and stretching exercises that will help develop the body’s core, spine and limbs. It also helps in improving one’s flexibility and stamina. Cassey Ho, a Pilates and fitness instructor and creator of POP pilates is very famous with over 13 million views on YouTube for it offers viewers with quick and easy workout routines that will most certainly produce such good results. From toning the legs and arms, simple ab workout, 5-minute cardio workout, even intense fitness training! For as long as you can think of a certain part of the body that you wish to tone, Cassey Ho has it. It’s like enrolling for a Pilates class at the comforts of your home with a very bubbly and quirky instructor! Visit www.blogilates.com or her YouTube channel www.youtube.com/blogilates.
- Running. It only requires a pair of running shoes, comfortable clothes, and you’re good to go. There are many reasons on why people are into running nowadays:
Anyone can do it. Whether you are a male or a female, young or old, with or without experience in running, for as long as you are physically capable of running, then so can you. These factors may influence the speed and performance of an individual, but progress can be done for as long as you do not stop.
The accessibility is very easy. People can do it everywhere most especially the people in the city. Just make sure to stay on the lookout for the traffic.
You’ll never run out of inspiration. There are so many fun-run activities that raise fund in order to help a for a good cause. Also, many local celebrities like Anne Curtis, Erwan Heussaff, Rovilson Fernandez and Maxene Magalona run on a normal basis. You’ll never know, you may have the chance to bump into them in the future.
You get to appreciate what is around you. You can never appreciate the environment better than walking or running around the city. It is also another way to feed your adventurous soul while you are still busy and don’t have time for nature trips as of the moment.