Health Talk – BRAND’S® ActivMove

Personally for me, I don’t have any problem with my joints yet, but I do know how crucial it is for people like myself who works out almost everyday, to take good care of my joints to maximize effectiveness of my workouts as age catches up. Despite not suffering from any pain yet, I have been taking glucosamine supplements on a regular basis to prevent premature joint injury/problem!

Why joint care?

Our joints carry our weight and allow us to move effortlessly through our daily lives, but there is very little awareness that our joints deteriorate with age. Everyday movement such as walking and climbing can increase the wear and tear of our joints which lead to joint aches and pains.

Did you know that according to SingHealth*, the most common form of joint pains (Osteoarthritis), affects an estimated 40% of the adult population? Of these, only 10% seek medical advice!

Joint pains can be emotionally frustrating and depressing as they cause physical discomfort and restrict daily activities. Joint health does not discriminate and can affect us at any point of our life, even at a young age. Taking early precautions to protect our joints will allow us to continue the active lifestyle that we love and enjoy!

BRAND’S® ActivMove

I switch from my regular glucosamine supplements to BRAND’S® ActivMove recently since I was sent a pack try out! Let me share more about the supplements with you!

BRAND’S® ActivMove with Flexi-Boost® is formulated as a total solution for joint maintenance and protection. It provides 360° joint protection as it supplies our joints with nutrients, protects our joints from further deterioration and promotes self-repair!

BRAND’S® ActivMove with Flexi-Boost® formulation contains UC-II® and Hydrolyzed Type II Collagen that alleviates joint pain to help you perform at your best. UC-II® (40mg) has been scientifically proven to be 2X more effective than glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate combined!

Enough of the facts and technical terms, BRAND’S® ActivMove will be a great addition to your daily supplement, not limited to just the elderly. Joint problems can occur in youths and adults alike, who like myself, participate in regular rigorous physical activities indoor and outdoor.

Look at how small the tablet is! I’m not picky with sizes of my supplements as I’m rather used to taking multiple supplements at one seating but the BRAND’S® ActivMove mini tablets are really mini and it’s super easy to consume!

BRAND’S® ActivMove is available at Watsons, Guardian, Unity Pharmacy and do also check out the online store for their current bundled promotion! It’s time to care for your joints before it’s too late so I strongly encourage you guys to sign up for a free 10-day trial or go ahead and purchase BRAND’S® ActivMove if you like! After trying, share your review and stand a chance to win $100 worth of BRAND’S® products!

Shoot with ZAN Magazine

Few months back, I had the privilege to do a photoshoot with ZAN Magazine to feature a series of 4 editions of workouts and it was a first time for me, before I was approached to do another video and photoshoot with SAF. 
We headed one afternoon to the photographer's place and I was happily admiring and wow-ing at the industrial theme in his home. Love how raw and earthy everything looked, though its not something I would like for my upcoming home. Still pretty! We started the shoot soon after and it was a breeze, I was very glad!
We started with the different workouts for different editions, targeting different body parts every month for 4 issues. It was just simple bodyweight workouts that you can do at home on your own! Will show you guys the actual workouts at the end of the post so stay tuned!

We ended with a couple of profile shots! Love theses behind the scene shots taken by Christina, I looked so chill! :D

And here, for those who have not seen the magazines..

Have fun working out in preparation for Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :D

Health Talk – The Freedom to Move starts with Anlene

I remembered writing about how important calcium is especially for women and I cannot emphasize how much more important it is! Allow me to reiterate the main benefits of calcium:
- helps build strong teeth
- avoid risk of Osteoporosis
- bone health to give us the freedom to move
- needed for muscles to function

Anlene

Anlene Powder is the Number #1 Adult Milk Powder brand in Singapore. 

With a 20-year track record as the leading bone health product in Asia, the brand’s mission is to raise awareness to the importance of bone health to retain our mobility, in order to pursue our passions and live life to the fullest. Anlene products are enriched with a scientifically-formulated mix of calcium and other essential bone nutrients which include vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium to ensure enhanced calcium absorption and bone strength. Anlene has twice as much calcium as regular milk. 

Anlene Concentrate 

Besides the usual powder format, Anlene Concentrate (liquid format in 110ml packs) was launched in Singapore in 2010, providing a highly differentiated “4x Calcium than regular fresh milk” proposition to consumers. You only require 2 packets of Anlene Concentrate milk for your 100% daily calcium needs. There are 4 available delicious flavours - Fat Free with Collagen, Chocolate, Vanilla and Black Sesame. 

I’m slightly lactose-intolerant since recent years so this works best for me when I take them as early in the day as possible. The bloating usually goes away later in the day so its perfect! 

I realized we all have a general conception that Anlene is only taken by the elderly. As mentioned time and time again, Calcium is key for all ages and we really need to start taking care of our bones while we are still young! The Anlene Concentrate is very convenient for me, especially on early mornings when sleep is more important than waking at 4-5am to prepare breakfast. I put 1-2 packets of the Anlene Concentrate into my bag I’m ready to go! It will be perfect for busy-working women and PMEBs, no more finding excuse of not having enough time for a quick breakfast! 

DO check out Anlene’s website (http://synad3.nuffnang.com.sg/gtrack/click/14555) too for promotions, recipes and chances for you to win and try the Anlene Concentrates! :D 

Here’s a contest for you to win 10x Anlene goodie bag for winners, worth $50 each! Input your answer in the comments box with your email address. Correct answers would be chosen at random. 

Question: When should you start taking care of your bones? 

Choose the correct answer: 

a. After 30 years old 

b. After 50 years old 

c. TODAY! 

Good luck and have fun! :D

Oral Talk – DENTISTE’

Most people experience bad breath first thing in the morning and I personally find it a huge turnoff. I never knew that would be a solution for this! DENTISTE' kindly sent J and I a bunch of products to try and one of it is the Nighttime Toothpaste. I was skeptical at first, until I started using it and it really works! Now I’m hooked on it!

DENTISTE’

DENTISTE' has been a global leader in premium oral care solutions with its products spreading across 20 countries in 6 continents. Their innovative offerings to both consumers and dental professionals are the full range of premium natural products equipped with many of the world's most advanced dental technologies backed by solid clinical studies, thus helping people take a superior care of their oral hygiene in ways previously not possible with older technologies. Their strong commitment to relentless innovation and quality has resulted in products that have received worldwide accolades and truly improved people's lives.

MORE THAN A TOOTHPASTE
- Cure BAD BREATH from oral bacteria
- Cure RELATIONSHIP between lovers affected from bad breath
- Cure FACE through its premium image

DENTISTE' Nighttime Toothpaste

DENTISTE' Nighttime Toothpaste is made with advanced dental technologies and powered with premium natural ingredients, 14 Natural Extracts, Xylitol, Vitamin C, and other ingredients, which are specially formulated to inhibit nighttime oral bacteria that are the major cause of bad morning breath and tooth cavities.

J and I tried both versions and I like that there isn’t too much foam upon usage of both toothpastes! My lips and area around the lips tend to swell up after use when the toothpastes that I use are too minty or strong, since I have very sensitive skin. The Nighttime toothpaste leaves my teeth feeling clean, breath fresh and no damage to my skin and lips!

On top of that, J and I had no bad breath upon waking up and it’s these little things that makes my mornings extra sweet when I can kiss J in the morning without fearing that I will scare him with my usual morning bad breath! :D

It is available in tube, pump versions and also an oral rinse, and they can be found at Watsons and major retail outlets in Singapore!

DENTISTE’ Kissing Silhouette Event 

J and I also had the privilege to be invited to the first ever Silhouette kissing photo booth in Singapore, by DENTISTE’! It was such a unique experience, and we had so much fun reliving our favourite pose during our pre-wedding shoot more than 3 years ago!

There was an array of products and promotions going on as well. We briefly spoke about our reviews of the products and the experience at the kissing booth too!

Thank you for having us, DENTISTE’!

Fitness Gadget Talk – Polar LOOP Crystal

I’ve been really fortunate to try out quite a handful of different fitness trackers and over this period, the brands seem to be really serious in this market space and constantly setting the standards higher for fitness wearable.

This time round, the pioneer of this industry, Polar, has come to revolutionize the playing field. The all new Polar Loop Crystal Activity tracking bracelet is now combining fitness & fashion!

Polar is the Pioneer of wearable sports and fitness technology and leader in heart rate monitoring, activity trackers and training computers. With nearly 40 years of experience and a proud heritage in innovative physiological and sports medical research, we cater to all levels of fitness by offering a comprehensive product range including cycling computers, wearable sports devices and activity trackers, training apps and online services.

I am really excited to review a fitness tracker that now provides this touch of feminine and fashion because this is what I really stand for. Though I’m may be in workout attire every day, I am always trying to accessorise myself to keep myself fashionable and I was so impressed when I received the Polar LOOP Crystal!

Designed to be an attractive bracelet couple with fitness tracking functions, the Loop Crystal is embellished with 30 Swarovski® crystals in polished steel bezels and features a textured crisp white customizable bracelet.

But are the functions as good as it looks, let us find out now….

Activity tracker & Inactivity Alert

As I’m wearing the Polar LOOP the whole day, the band picks up my activity level throughout the day. To take this a step further, I will be able to see the pockets of time throughout the day I’m more prone to inactivity, and plan to a bit more with the inactivity alert vibration function.

Sleep Function

With my long working hours, I always reach home feeling really tired. What is really important for me will be to have a quality night’s rest so that I can rise up the next day feeling energetic.

The Polar LOOP automatically tracks the duration of my sleep and shows in the Polar Flow app and web service how restful my sleep has been. The band assesses my sleep quality based on my wrist movements.

Heart Rate Monitor

The Polar LOOP can be used as a heart rate monitor during my training when paired with the H7 Heart Rate Sensor. I will have them on during my workouts so that I can monitor if I’m constantly within the fat burning zone. This allows me to increase the efficiency of my workouts which I really love!

All in all, I really love the hybrid of Fashion & Fitness in the Polar LOOP Crystal Activity tracking bracelet. I will usually still wear my watch at work but with the Polar Loop Crystal, it is a multi function bracelet – accessory, fitness tracker and watch all at the same time. Its crystal and feminine design compliments most of my casual clothes too!

I really love the Polar LOOP Crystal and I also have good news for all of you! You will be entitled to a 20% off when you quote ‘Polar20’ at checkout on the website, www.polar.com/sg-en! Feel free to email me or comment if you have more questions about the Polar LOOP Crystal! ☺

Beauty Talk – Dermagold skincare range just for me

I have always had sensitive skin since I started getting my own skincare products and going for facials. I found out that I actually have very sensitive skin when I started getting hives too often during facial and aesthetic treatments. My skin also reacts to certain skincare brands and their products pretty quickly and I have a bad habit of buying a whole range of products because I wanted them to look uniform and for the fear that different brands used together may have negative effects.

So last year, I found the perfect skincare range for my skin and they have been working superb for me! The main reasons why I love how Dermagold products are really good for my skins:
- no more breakouts just before time-of-the-month
- acnes/pimples are settled without having to squeeze them out
- products are super gentle to my skin
- my skin cleared up immediately after the first week of usage

Dermagold

Have I mentioned the founders of Dermagold are 2 beautiful doctors, Grace and Luping, driven by their search for the perfect skin solution and bolstered by their medical backgrounds. They believe that skincare is personal and so their products have been specifically crafted to manage Asian skin types and are suited for the humid, tropical climate of Singapore.

My very own concoction – Dermagold

This is my main skincare range. I only used my own toner but the rest are: (from left to right)
- Botanical Gel (link to blog post of Botanical Gel)
- HA Booster
- Radiance Cleansing Milk
- Sheer sunscreen
- Miracle C+ (link to blog post of Miracle C+)
- Hydra Recovery Gel

So, after cleansing with the Radiance Cleansing Milk daily, I use my own toner before reaching for the Miracle C+. After which I use my own eye cream and then go on to Botanical Gel (if I have any problematic spots), to HA Booster and Sheer Sunscreen (for daytime usage) and straight after Botanical Gel to the Hydra Recovery Gel at night.

Radiance Cleansing Milk

I was recommended the Radiance Cleansing Milk because of my sensitive skin. This cleansing milk is gentle to the skin and contains sea buckthorn, which is a power house of nutrients with multiple uses due to its protein building amino acids. Vitamins B1, B2, K, C, A, E and folic acid, over 60 antioxidants, healthy fatty acids, etc.

Miracle C+

Still one of my favourites, you may find out more about the Miracle C+ here!

Botanical Gel

The other favourite and can’t-live-without would be the Botanical Gel and this works like a miracle so find out more about what the Botanical Gel does for me here.

Hydra Recovery Gel

The Hydra Recovery gel was first introduced to me when we brought it along with us to our trip to Seoul last November. I have combination skin and it’s usually dry on the outside. The dryness tend to worsen whenever I get to a colder, dryer climate. The last trip to London got my skin cracking up every single day and I could not leave the hotels without my moisturizer in my bag and I reapplied it every hour. During our Seoul trip, J and I used it day and night and miraculously, I did not even need to reapply even though Seoul was much colder and dryer than London! There is aloe vera gel and aqua (water) among other ingredients which hydrates and calms dry, inflamed, scalded and sunburnt skin! I now use the Hydra Recovery gel only at night or after a long day under the scorching sun.

HA Booster

The HA Booster is 100% pure Hyaluronic acid which will boost skin hydration and suitable for all skin types, especially skins showing signs of aging. I love the effect of the HA Booster because the texture feels very light and watery-like yet my skin is hydrated with just one pump every morning! I never leave home without the HA Booster too!

Sheer Sun Protector

I have been on a lookout for suitable sunscreen for my skin and stopped my search ever since I started using the Sheer Sun Protector. It looks creamy because of its colour and but the texture feels otherwise. It is light on my sensitive skin and doesn’t whiten my skin like some other sunscreen I had used before. There is no ‘sunscreen fragrance’ and provides my skin with a protective layer from the harmful UV rays. I never leave home without the Sheer Sun Protector too!

Dermagold has launched their online store and it's super convenient to purchase my skincare products now! Head down to www.dermagold.sg to have purchase yours! :)

I'll also be doing a giveaway on one of the Dermagold products on my IG (@limaranagustina) so do look out for it and stand a chance to win one of the items from my concoction! Have fun and all the best! :D

Feel free to email me if you have any enquiries about the products! Or you may also drop by at Hadara Aesthetics Boutique to try the products too.

Hadara Aesthetics Boutique 

23 Lor Telok

Singapore 049035 

Contact number: 6969 3022 

Opening hours: 

Mon-Fri: 10am to 8pm 

Sat: 10am to 2pm 

Closed on Sun and PH 

Website: www.dermagold.sg

Email: info@hadaraaesthetics.com