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31 New Year’s Eve Thailand, Philippines 01 All Saints’ Day Philippines 6-9 Festival of Sacrifice Turkey 06 Festival of Sacrifice India, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia 06 Hari Raya Haji Malaysia, Singapore 07 Hari Raya Haji Malaysia 10 Guru Nanak’s Birthday India 14 Eid-e Ghadir Khom Iran 26 Islamic New Year Iran 27 Islamic New Year Indonesia, Malaysia 30 Bonifacio Day Philippines 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Q Lifestyle’s Head of Marketing, Ms Mayen Fok, made a recent trip to Manila where she visited the Vital Life Center. This is a physician-supervised wellness facility dedicated to promoting health and preventing illness, relying on the power of information to give people the power of prevention. Through its Health and Wellness Education, and its Preventive Screening Programme, the center helps people achieve and maintain total wellness for the long term. What was the purpose of this trip to the Vital Life Centre in the Philippines? As part of the team that provides marketing support to the Vital Life Center, it was necessary for me to undergo the entire health screening procedure to understand the various processes – what they analysed, and how they interpreted the analyses – as well as to experience for myself what a member would typically experience. I could then provide valuable feedback to the team at VLC on ways to enhance or improve the experience. Tell us about your experience. What did you do there? Probably the toughest part of the screening process was having to fast overnight! Fasting is required to ensure that the saliva, urine and blood samples taken the next day would be unaffected by food or drink, and that the results would more accurately reflect the true state of your health. I was even told not to brush my teeth in the morning so that my saliva would not be affected by chemicals from toothpaste or mouth rinse. So, I had my last meal by 8.30pm and mentally prepared myself to expect my next meal or drink only around 10am the next morning. 04 Tassoua Iran 05 Ashura Iran 05 H.M. King’s Birthday Thailand 05 Al-Hijra / Muharram India 10 Constitution Day Thailand 12 Subsitute holiday for Constitution Day Thailand 25 Christmas Day Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, Philippines 26 Subsitute holiday for Christmas Day Australia 26 Shared Holiday by Government Decree Indonesia 26 Day of Goodwill South Africa 26 Boxing Da Victoria, Tasmania (Australia) 27 Boxing Day Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Australia Capital Territory, South Australia 30 Rizal Day Philippines 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Upon arriving at VLC, I was asked to fill out a comprehensive questionnaire about my health and lifestyle habits. Then I changed into a gown and had my height and weight measured, followed by providing them with saliva, urine and blood samples. Toothbrushes and toothpaste were available so I could brush my teeth after that. Next, I was ushered into the lounge for breakfast which comprised a fruit platter, oatmeal cookies and a choice of organic teas. After a short rest, I met Dr Jerry Esguerra who carried out a computerized Chinese meridian test on me by placing a special metal probe on 12 different points on my wrists and ankles to get their readings. These 12 points are meridians which, in Traditional Chinese Medicine practice, correspond to 12 specific organs in the body. The readings are compared to a baseline, and the degree of variation above and below the baseline indicates the state of health of that particular organ. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 s m t w t f s November December 23 Saudi National Day Saudi Arabia 24 Heritage Day South Africa 30Aug -1 Ramazan Bayrami Turkey 1-2 Shared Holiday by Government Decree Indonesia 16 Malaysia Day Malaysia 23 Martyrdom of Imam Jafar Sadegh Iran 02 Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday India 03 Labour Day Australia Capital Territory 04 Labour Day South Australia, New South Wales 06 Dussehra (Way Dashmi) India 23 Chulalongkorn Day (Rama V Day) Thailand 24 Substitute holiday for Chulalongkorn Day Thailand 26 Deepavali India, Malaysia, Singapore 28-29 Republic Day Turkey / 12 I had never experienced Cupping before, so I was most curious to try it out. Lying facedown on a bed, 12 pairs of glass cups were attached by suction to my bare back, from the shoulders to the base of my spine. There was only a little bit of discomfort from the stretched skin around my shoulders, but otherwise, the cool, darkened room lulled me into a snooze for the 15 minutes that the procedure took. Once the cups were released, the nurse took close up photos of the marks left behind by the cups. Some areas showed a pinkish purple discolouration, indicating certain health issues or stress with the organ that the area corresponded with. The final screening step was with Dr Philip Chia who conducted a live blood analysis by taking a pinprick of blood from my finger and placing it on a slide under a high-powered microscope. The slide sample was viewed against a black light and a white light, with different characteristics showing up more clearly in either light. I was able to view all of this on a large LCD screen while Dr Chia explained what I was seeing – from the shape and rate of movement of the blood cells, to the presence of uric acid crystals or cholesterol, and so on. It was fascinating! Back in Dr Esguerra’s room, he took me through the results of each of the screening processes, identifying areas of my body, health or emotional state that showed stress or weakness, and recommended ways I could improve my health. It seems I could do with more quality sleep (who doesn’t?!), need to drink more water, and exercise more regularly. Work was causing some stress, so I was encouraged to find ways to relax (a long beach holiday is definitely in order!), but generally, my emotional state was fairly calm and happy. Which part of the visit did you enjoy most? The entire visit was wonderful, from arriving at the restful, elegant, spa-like atmosphere of the VLC, to the friendly staff who explained all procedures clearly and guided me through all the steps, and the refreshingly healthy breakfast they served me once they had obtained all my fluid samples. What can our members expect if they visit the VLC? Members can expect highly professional doctors and nurses who are warm, understanding and who immediately put you at ease by patiently talking you through all the analyses and results. At the end of the screening, you will be given recommendations on ways to improve your state of health and well-being, from exercise to diet, from taking supplements to finding ways to avoid or minimise stress. A visit to VLC can literally be a life-changing experience! The Vital Life Centre 7/F Rockwell Business Centre Meralco Compound, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City Tel: +632 626 2200 Destination VLC THE VIEWING GALLERY A visit to VLC can literally be a life-changing experience! TLC at the VLC The Vital Life Center takes one on a journey to a better lifestyle 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
July s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 01 Mid Year’s Closing Day Thailand 15 Asarnha Bucha Day Thailand 16 Subsitute holiday for Asarnha Bucha Day Thailand 16 Birthday of Imam Mahdi Iran September s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 August s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 09 National Day Singapore 09 National Women’s Day South Africa 12 H.M. The Queen’s Birthday Thailand 13 Raksha Bandhan India 15 Independence Day India 17 Indonesian National Independence Day Indonesia 21 Martyrdom of Imam Ali Iran 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Philippines 29 Shared Holiday by Government Decree Indonesia 29 National Heroes’ Day Philippines 30 Victory Day Turkey 30 Eid-e Fitr (end of Ramadan) India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia 31 Eid-e Fitr (end of Ramadan) Malaysia, Iran, Philippines 31 National Day Malaysia October s m t w t f s 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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