Beauty Products Containing Harmful Substances

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The cosmetics industry has had this issue for years now and there are even a lot of groups and movements that protested against beauty products containing harmful substances that pose serious threats to human health. Beauty supplements are not spared from this! There have been reports that some beauty enhancing supplements and products contain harmful substances such as lead and mercury! It is very alarming to know that some stores even tolerate the sale of these products knowing very well that it will cause bad effects and even irreversible damage to one’s health! These harmful substances are bad for the heart, liver and kidney. It can even infect the blood in our body and we can catch serious diseases just because these products exist.

There are products that contain Mercury because it may promote a lighter skin but if the mercury level content exceeds, adverse damage to health occurs. These effects are as follows:

1. Kidney damage
2. Recurring skin rashes
3. Skin discoloration
4. Scarring of the skin
5. Skin is more prone to bacteria and fungi.
6. Severe gastroenteritis
7. Burning mouth pain
8. Abdominal pain
9. Vomiting
10. Colitis

It could also affect the nervous system and mental health because too much exposure to mercury can escalate anxiety, depression and psychosis, peripheral neuropathy. What you may think is an innocent looking product that promises “beauty” may actually result to huge health damage—not just physical and aesthetical damage but also health damage all-over!

This has been going on since the 70’s and had been a continuous health concern up to this day. What is FDA doing and what are the manufacturers thinking while making these HARMFUL products? This is a public concern that should be addressed. Always be vigilant and know what good and what’s bad for you.

If anyone knows or suspects that a product: medicine or supplement is deemed fake, illegal and harmful contact the authorities and report your concern.

3 Ways to Prevent Liver Diseases

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Many liver diseases are acquired from infection and exposure of the liver to toxic substances such as alcohol or drugs. A liver disease can be dangerous to someone’s health if it is not attended to immediately. Better yet, it shall be our responsible to even avoid acquiring liver diseases as much as possible. There are simple ways to prevent acquiring liver diseases.

1. Drink alcohol in moderation.

2. Use medications wisely. Some medications may cause damage to one’s liver so it’s best to check it first before using it.

3. Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease which then cause dangers to our health.

Aside from these simple ways, it is even better to get an aid through food supplements that are made to protect and help the liver keep its healthy form such as LiverMarin.

LiverMarin by ATC Healthcare is specifically made to aid our liver with its high content 100% Pure Silymarin and Sodium Ascorbate compounds. Silymarin acts as an antioxidant promoting the growth of new liver cells while preventing liver damages while the Sodium Ascorbate helps boost the body’s immune system. With ATC LiverMarin, you are not only protecting yourself but also protecting your liver for any possible damages.

LiverMarin is made more effective than powdered ingredients. It is a product of extensive research and development that guarantees top quality and excellent promising health results which makes it absolutely different from other supplements.

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Indio Extended Play – It Again

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Music is the language of youth today. It is a way of communicating, and ultimately, it has become an anti-depression, a way for broken people to express, a way to heal, and gigs have become a venue to escape from reality. In the uprising of indie music, Indio has been creating lyrics and melodies all from their heart to produce music that would best express the perspective of a youth about life and what could they be facing – identity crisis, clashing commitments, emptiness, and many other frustrations. With the help of Parayaoski Production, these songs were given opportunity to be showcased. Following Indio's EP Launch held last June 11, 2016, Indio will play their EP (The Consequences of Dreaming) songs again on October 24, 2016, 7PM at the home of underground bands, Black King's Bar, West Avenue, QC. 

Indio is an alternative-rock band formed in November 2015 whose songs tell about the consequences of dreaming. One is, Habagat Amihan, a folk rock song about fate, desires ultimately turning to a hurricane that leads to shattering. Two: Sino Ka, about not knowing yourself anymore. And three, Alexis, the believing and doubting of the self's ability to succeed. They believe that songs are stories, real ones, and should convey something that can cause a revolution. The young band currently consists of lead vocalist Jen Darlene Torres, drummer Niño Miguel Abesamis, and guitarists Ryan Alexis Abesamis and Al Bryan Zabala. 

Indio Extended Play it Again will also feature some local bands such as A Silent Day Riot, Stories and Alibis, Heavy Gloom, Wasted Chemical, Punk Magalona and many more. You are all invited! Entrance fee is only Php100. For inquiries, contact Nej 09777673560.