The National Pampering Day got off to a good start last year where Nailaholics offered FREE manicure service and a stress-relieving hand massage from 10 AM to 12 NN on all their branches NATIONWIDE! This year, everyone will be treated to a free service of their choice: a soothing manicure, calming foot spa or a relaxing foot massage.
Did you know that when it comes to pampering on a national scale, Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot? Yes, it is! After introducing the very successful celebration of the National Pampering Day last year (2016), Nailaholics is back at it again this 2017 with an amplified nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward to this October 17.
“We Filipinos are very hardworking in any given aspect of our lives and a nation of energetic and industrious people best deserves real pampering once in a while. This year, as Nailaholics celebrates the 2nd National Pampering Day, we go deeper and dedicate this to everyone and remind them to take it slow, take it easy, zone out and relax for a while,” said Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head of Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa.
“With last year’s success of the National Pampering Day, we are back this year with a bigger and much more enjoyable day of pampering. In partnership with the number one salon brand and most beloved nail lacquer brand in the world, O.P.I., National Pampering Day 2017 will accommodate more guests with the extension of pampering time until 1PM. Also, the best thing about this year’s National Pampering Day is, it will be in support to World Vision, The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and Save Philippine Seas” added Amaro.
So save the date and get ready to park away from any thoughts of work because the only responsibility you have is to loosen up. Wind down and head down to any Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa branch on October 17, 2017 (Tuesday) from 10 AM to 1 PM and get yourself a free relaxing manicure, foot spa or foot massage.
Let Nailaholics’ skilled nail technicians take care of you for a little while and walk out of this Hamptons-inspired nail salon feeling refreshed and ready to bring it on again. This is your chance, grab this once a year treats only at the country’s top destination for relaxation and real pampering.
Visit www.nailaholics.com to check their services and find the branch nearest you. Get updates through their Facebook Page Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa, Twitter @_nailaholics and Instagram @_nailaholics.
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Nailaholics is an urban destination that offers its customers an escape from the daily grind through its exceptional interiors and exceptional pampering service. It currently has more than 50 branches nationwide, including in Gateway Mall, Eastwood Citywalk, Cash and Carry Makati, Harbor Point Mall Subic, SM Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, Ayala-Cebu, SM Bacolod, and SM Lanang.
Do you know how to choose the right Nail Salon? Do you have an idea what are the things you would consider? Price? Line-up of services? Nail polish options?
A trip to the nail salon isn't just about gloss and shine for regular Manicure and Pedicure enthusiasts. It's just as much about the experience as it is the quality of service. So here are a few notes on what you should be looking for when you are scouting for the perfect pampering destination.
1. Do your research.
Don't know exactly what you want? Go online and look at websites or social media pages of the nail salons you want to try. You may also read on some blog posts such as this. From here, you'll learn a lot of things about each one, including their price points, quality of service and the experience they promise to deliver.
2. Ask about their hygiene protocols.
Don't be afraid to ask about what the salon does to ensure the quality and hygiene of their services. It's not enough that they say they follow strict protocols, see for yourself if the salon interiors lend itself to their claims. Ask about the process they take to sanitize their tools if you're unsatisfied.
3. Do the interiors support the experience?
By and large, nail salons that go the extra mile to whisk their clients off to a relaxing pampering experience get additional points of course. Apart from being clean, is the nail salon quiet and relaxing? Do the scent and music soothe your senses and make you forget your troubles? That goes a long way when it comes to redefining the mani/pedi experience.
4. How extensive are the services being offered?
Interiors and great service are nothing if the salon has very limited options. The best nail salon combine stringent hygiene standards, lets you enjoy a relaxing pampering experience and gives you numerous options to choose from - be it a regular mani/pedi, a paraffin treatment or a foot spa, nail salons should be equipped to provide you with what you need and do it well.
5. Ask your friends for recommendations.
It might not always work, but one of the best ways to find a good nail salon is by asking people you trust. Chances are, they will point you to an accessible establishment that always delivers.
After taking this useful nail salon in mind, it's time to take a trip to the best one. Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa, the country's urban nail and spa destination, is pampering its Cebuano customers in three of the biggest malls in the metro.
Here is the video of my trip to Nailaholics SM Seaside City Cebu.
Visit them on your next nail salon sesh at the 3/F SM Seaside City Cebu, 2/F South Wing of SM City Cebu, and 3/F Ayala Center Cebu for a quality pampering experience.
On the heels of UNASHAMED, the Every Nation Campus 2017 Conference, Filipino worship band Victory Worship has released its new single, "For Your Purpose."
The song is Inspired by Jeremiah 1:5, which says, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." “For Your Purpose” is Victory Worship’s third digital single for 2017, following the Filipino-language song “Awit ng Bayan” and the worship ballad, “Safe.”
You may listen to "For Your Purpose" hereor watch on YouTube
"'...'cause You are my God And You love me most,
Nothing I want more To live for Your purpose"
Written by Victory group member Lee Brown with Every Nation songwriters Sarah Bulahan, Erika Murrell, and Jose Villanueva III, this inspiring uptempo praise anthem positions worshipers' hearts to living out God's purposes in their lives. "For Your Purpose" encourages believers to stay secure in their identity in Jesus, reminding them that God knows who we are and loves us most.
Want to know more about the 3T's in Battling Lung Cancer?
It is so common for Filipinos to dismiss seemingly ordinary health concerns such as body aches, colds or coughs. Seeking the advice of a health professional is often, well, most of the time set aside due to time or financial constraints. And despite scientifically established detrimental effects of habits such as smoking or excessive drinking, people still continue to ignore these risks aside. Relate?
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" saying has gained a whole new meaning for people like TV and media personality Diego Castro.
His father, the renowned broadcast anchor Angelo Castro Jr., passed away due to lung cancer in 2012 after having been diagnosed just four years earlier. "He began smoking when he was 10 years old," revealed Diego. "But he had already quit around 10 yrs prior to his diagnosis."
Hear Diego Castro's story - now a Lung Cancer Advocate
Diego Castro, Lung Cancer Advocate
HOPE FROM WITHIN
The Castro family's story happened just a couple of years ago, but in such a short span of time, Diego is astonished to find out more from the medical community that a lot has already been achieved in terms of more effective treatment options for lung cancer.
Diego admits that such news brings a feeling of regret and missed opportunities. However, a chance to ensure that his father's death was not in vain comes in the form of lending a voice to a multi-sectoral advocacy that urges Filipinos to be more proactive in battling cancer through early diagnosis and awareness of the 3T's in Battling Lung cancer. TEST, TALK and TAKE ACTION.
"Hope From Within" is a movement that symbolizes the optimism that novel treatments like immunotherapy bring to cancer patients and the latest in its series of ongoing educational and informational forums focuses on the importance of early detection for malignancy.
For lung cancer in specific, it is important for those at high risk to get screened so that the disease can be addressed immediately, according to Dr. Ivy de Dios, oncology medical adviser of MSD Philippines.
"In order to benefit from the innovation of immunotherapy particularly for certain types of advanced lung cancer, it is important that it is administered as early as possible upon the onset of the disease," explains Dr. de Dios. "That is why we are urging people to 'Test, Talk and Take Action.'"
Those who should primarily consider getting screened are high-risk individuals such as smokers. "ANY persistent cough should be looked into," she reminded. The screening test involves a low-dose CT scan of the chest. Any mass identified for biopsy will also then be analyzed by a pathologist for particular proteins, to further determine the suitability of the patient for immunotherapy treatment.
The "TALK" phase involves constant and in-depth discussion with medical professionals and experts. "Prognosis and treatment should be threshed out well between the patient and doctor," said Dr. de Dios. Finally, "TAKE ACTION" not only means undergoing proper treatment but having a positive and proactive approach in battling the disease through healthy lifestyle changes and help from support groups.
Watch the video of some dialogues on the importance of early detection/screening, multi-disciplinary approach towards cancer management with Dr. Ma. Noemi Alsay-Uy - Medical Oncologist, Cebu Doctor's Hospital and Chong Hua Hospital, Dr. Dennis Tudtud - Medical Oncologist, Perpetual Succour Hospital and Chong Hua Hospital, Dr. Bernardita Chua - Pulmonologist, Perpetual Succour Hospital, Dr. James Guardiario - Thoracic and General Surgery, Chong Hua Hospital and Perpetual Succour Hospital and Dr. Clarito Cairo - Program Manager, Philippine Cancer Prevention and Control, Department of Health.
THE PROMISE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY
Immunotherapy involves fortifying the body's natural healthy cells to avoid being overridden by malignant cells and thus preventing the latter from multiplying. In many clinical studies all over the world, it has already been proven to add more years of survival to cancer patients. As supposed to traditional standard-of-care treatment such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy presents less or little side effects. In many countries in the world, immunotherapy drugs have already been successful in use to treat various types of cancers.
Through pathology of samples from the patient, such as tissue or even body fluids, molecular testing can determine the best course of immunotherapy treatment. For instance, depending on the presence of cell protein called PD-L1 (programmed death ligand), immunotherapy drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors such as nivolumab, atezolizumab or pembrolizumab may be administered.
Mutations in EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor), meanwhile may indicate a patient's suitability for treatment using EGFR targeted therapies such as afatinib, erlotinib, or gefitinib. ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) gene changes may call for treatment with drugs that target the ALK protein such as crizotinib.
In the Philippines, the innovation of immunotherapy has already arrived. Early this year, a particular immunotherapy drug--pembrolizumab--has been indicated by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This means that those diagnosed with this particular type of lung malignancy may be administered by immunotherapy drug from the onset, and avoid undergoing chemotherapy.
Whereas before, being diagnosed with cancer seemed like an automatic death sentence, immunotherapy truly means renewed optimism among patients. This seeming "wonder drug" it is not difficult anymore indeed for those facing cancer to look at the brighter side of possibilities and to rely on their own hope from within.
The Duterte government also extends their full support for cancer patients through Medical Assistance Program. They are also passing the bill on benefits for the lung cancer patients by helping them in screening, diagnostics, and hospice care.
Together, let's all commit in doing the 3T's:
Test, Talk, and Take Action in Battling Lung Cancer!
Missed Day 1 of the Lazada Flash Sale??? Don't worry!
Be ready for more great deals for day 2 and 3 of 99 Sale! Below are the highlight Flash Sales of both days!
Also, our FREE SHIPPING NATIONWIDE for 3 days will waive all the shipping fees of your order regardless of the total amount! And even bulky items like refrigerators or cabinets can be shipped to as far as Mindanao free of shipping fees!
