Recognizing A Stroke:

Sometimes symptoms of a  stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately,  the lack of awareness spells disaster. The  stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage  when people nearby fail to recognize the  symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a  bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three  simple questions:
S  – Ask  the individual to SMILE.

T  – Ask  the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE  (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out  today.)

R  – Ask  him or her to RAISE BOTH  ARMS.

*(If  he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these  tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the  dispatcher) Continue Reading »

A few weeks ago my sister (whutabout.blogspot.com) and blogger-friend Leira (www.pagaspas.com) were invited to an exclusive tour of Ocean Minded™ located at The Atrium,  SM Megamall. I already posted a bit about Ocean Minded™ (http://www.sirearevalo.com/are-you-ocean-minded%E2%84%A2/) so imagine my sheer delight that day!

Upon entering their shop you’ll be amazed at the different designs they have and all are made of recycled materials like Croslite™ , old tires, hemp, water-based glue, metal-free leather, organic cotton, recycled plastic bottles, recycled Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) plus they even have ‘Vegan Choice’ footwear styles (none of the materials used in production are derived from animals)!

A trademark of Ocean Minded™ flip-flops which I really like is that it leaves nice imprints especially when you walk in sandy beaches like ‘flowers’ (for girls) and ‘Ocean Minded motto’ (for boys).  We brought home best picks which we donned at events, Sunday bonding with family and yes, at our recent Formula One Fever 2010 Bar/Club Race. Thank you so much Ocean Minded™ !

So if you are eco-friendly and fashionable, drop by their store and avail of these fabulous environment-friendly footwear! They have a sale all weekends this  September 50% on all items!

*photo credits: Recycle Bin of a Middle Child; proud of UST (Thomasian) creations

Converse’s connection to the art world has been around for ages, and to this day, Converse remains an unending source of inspiration, and thus, in its true fashion, the brand launched the You’re It campaign to celebrate artistry in all its form and glory! Art is not simply a painting or a sculpture featured on the walls and pedestals of museums, it can be anything and everything that expresses oneself. Continue Reading »

At this day and age environmental awareness is not just a reality but should be part of our lifestyle as well. Being informed is only the start and that we must all be pro-active because every little deed done by everyone at a regular basis yields more years of life to our planet. Chancing upon environment friendly products like  Ocean Minded™ which pique my my curiosity I do more research about it. Continue Reading »

i-Yoga* is a comprehensive exercise program that overhauls your body from its current state to your ideal optimum health, vitality and fitness.  It does this thru 8-sessions of guided exercise around your health goals, including energy-cultivation breathwork (that blows up your energy stores clearing all emotional and physical blockages bringing balance and healing to the body), yoga asanas (that stimulates your brain, nerves, and vital organs and glands of the body, activating natural processes, rejuvenating your being), and full-relaxation affirmation contemplation to close the class (cleansing your aura of all negative impressions leaving you refreshed and revitalized after class!). Continue Reading »