Christmas Is Home at the Star-Studded Araneta Center Christmas Tree Lighting

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One of the most anticipated activities at The Araneta Center is happening on the night of Friday of November 16. We witnessed Araneta Center lit up as it switched the stunning 3000 LED lights on it's iconic giant assortedly decorated Christmas tree at Times Square food park, with a constellation of stars, led by Sarah Geronimo and Vice Ganda, descending in the country's premiere Lifestyle hub. Also there were the Kid's Choice jurors, popular love teams,

This 37-year old tradition has never failed to mezmerize the crowd as the Christmas Tree is considered the centerpiece of Yuletide season.

The Araneta Center also partnered with the Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC) to treat 19 blind kids.

The Binibining Pilipinas' Queens, led by Miss Universe Philippines Catriona Gray, also graced the Christmas Tree Lighting. Together with Stella Marquez Araneta, the Bb Pilipinas queens officiated the gift-giving to PAVIC .

The area is also the new home of the well-loved and returning Christmas on Display which will have it's own festive launch on November 23

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Pacsafe Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Pacsafe celebrates two decades of providing secure and stylish travel gear for all travelers.

For two decades, Pacsafe has been at the forefront of innovating anti-theft carry solutions and helping people around the world enjoy life’s adventures knowing their gear is safe. It all began in 1998, when two Australian travelers combined their love for travel and technology with a vision to help travellers across the globe. They chose a turtle for the Pacsafe® logo as a tribute to the sea creatures who navigate the world with their protective homes on their backs. The constantly moving, forever exploring mindset became part of the brand’s DNA, not just in travel, but in developing and improving quality products as well. In 20 years, Pacsafe has garnered multiple industry accolades for their innovative, consumer-focused design.

The patented anti-theft Pacsafe Technology™ is at the heart of it all: smart closures, easy and secure locking systems, RFID blocking material — protecting your bag, belongings and identity.

As a testament to its success, Pacsafe is available in 40 countries including the Philippines, where it is currently in its 11th successful year. In celebration of its 20th year, including its phenomenal Philippine run, Pacsafe releases 18 new styles for its Fall/Winter 2018 collection: from backpacks to messenger bags and portable safes, each new style is testament to how far the brand has come.

To celebrate 20 years of safe travels, Pacsafe launched a Travelsafe and Vibe backpack made with Econyl® - a yarn made from regenerated nylon waste including fishing nets, which means less rubbish in our oceans.

Pacsafe for its 20^th year is releasing two limited edition EconylThe bags are made from regenerated nylon wastes gathered from the oceans

Pacsafe Travelsafe (Php 4,390)

Pacsafe Vibe (Php 8,190)

One of the highlights from the Fall/Winter 2018 collection is the Citysafe CX collection now in Blue Orchid - made for every style-forward city dweller, with seven different styles in an irresistible blue and gray floral print.

The Citysafe CX backpack (Php 6390) in the new Blue Orchid color can be converted to a shoulder bag.

Pacsafe Citysafe CX Square Crossbody (Php 4490)

Pacsafe Citysafe CX Wristlet Wallet (Php 2890)

Pacsafe Citysafe CX Tote (Php 8890) 

Another highlight is the Stylesafe collection—stylish travel essentials for professionals, travelers and professional travelers alike—now available in a refreshing Kombu Green colorway.

Pacsafe Stylesafe Backpack (Php 6090) in the new Kombu Green colorway

Pacsafe Stylesafe Convertible Crossbody (Php 6090)

Pacsafe Stylesafe Sling Backpack (Php 5490)

Pacsafe Stylesafe tote (Php 6690)

Magnus McGlashan, Pacsafe Co-Founder, looks forward to the brand’s next 20 years as the world’s leading maker of safe travel gear. “Fueled by the spirit of constant innovation, we have steadily built a team dedicated to inventing ground-breaking carry solutions that keep people’s gear safe when they are on the go. We won awards for our technology, gathered more than 40 patents, and most importantly solved a whole range of security issues,” said Magnus McGlashan, co-founder of Pacsafe®. “Whether it’s bags that work as portable safes, backpacks that are easy to lock yet hard to break into, or wallets that help prevent RFID scan scams, it’s all designed to keep your mind at ease when out in the world, so you can do more, see more, and be more.”

And following the lead of the global Pacsafe brand, local distributor United Limsun aims to further bring Pacsafe products closer to its Filipino audience. Dustin Lim, CEO of United Limsun International Trading Corporation shares: “For the past decade, Pacsafe has been well received by Filipinos. We have also acquired a good number of loyal followers. Our next goal is to make the brand omnipresent in all malls and strengthen our online presence, making the brand more accessible to our customers. At present, we are in 173 doors: 7 Pacsafe stores, 33 major department stores, and 133 multi-brand chains. 14 of these multi-brand chains is URBANIZE—a local brain child of United Limsun International Trading Corporation.” With 20 years of innovation and millions of miles covered, Pacsafe remains to be the 1 trusted brand for travelers who want to embrace life’s adventures knowing their gear is secure.



PACSAFE is located in the following malls: Glorietta 5 G/F, SM Mall of Asia G/F and SM Seaside Cebu 2/F, SM North EDSA The Block 3/F, SM Lanang Premier UG, and Ayala Centrio GF. It is also available at all branches of Urbanize and at urbanize.com.ph. For more information about Pacsafe products, visit www.pacsafe.com or follow Pacsafe on Facebook and Instagram at /PacsafePH. #Pacsafe20Years

Understanding Sleep Disorder and How To Save Big On Medicines

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Various study reports have estimated the total expenditure for insomnia in the United States can range from $35 billion per year to $107 billion per year. The costs are inclusive of the direct treatment expenditure that consists of physician visitation and prescriptions and the associated and indirect costs like the utilization of medical services, increased accident risk, and a loss of workplace productivity.

Understanding sleep disorders

In this era of increasing communication, information and scrutiny, the sleep medicine centers and networks, the different businesses in the sleep medicine R&D as well the patient himself must know the costs of insomnia. However, patients can now rest easy because, through the Prescription Discount Program presented by Pharma Quotes. Here, they now have the option to save up to 75% on various generic and branded drugs including sleep disorder prescription drugs.

There are various forms of sleep disorders;

(i) Narcolepsy

(ii) Sleep-apneas

(iii) Circadian rhythm disorders; delayed sleep phase

(iv) Restless legs syndrome and other insomnia related movement disorders

(v) Para-somnias also known as night terrors

Around 25-30% of the American population suffers from insomnia according to the National Institutes of Health, USA. All over around the world there has been a growing trend of people suffering from various sleep disorders and has been officially classed as a mental health disorder. It is quite a shocking fact that sleep disorder is now twice as common in occurrence as clinical depression or anxiety.

Chronic insomnia is most common in adults, and the condition usually worsens with passing age. It is sad but true the fact that a patient who has insomnia suffers a higher rate of medical morbidity as well as psychiatric morbidity. What adds on to the worsening quality of life for the patient is usually the financial burden of such a vexing disorder. 

The symptoms

· difficulty in falling and staying asleep

· daytime fatigue

· irritability and anxiety

· lack of concentration

· depression

Diagnosing Sleep Disorders

The specialist will perform specific tests including:

· polysomnography to evaluate oxygen levels, body movements, and brain waves

· electroencephalogram to assesses electrical activity in the brain and detection of potential problems

· genetic blood testing for the diagnosis of narcolepsy

The treatment

The treatment generally consists of a combination of prescription drugs and lifestyle changes.

Medical Treatments

· sleeping pills

· melatonin supplements

· cold medication

· breathing device or surgical procedures (in the case of sleep apnea)

· a dental guard (in case of teeth grinding)

Lifestyle Changes

These include,

· increased intake of vegetables and fish in the diet; reducing sugar intake

· reducing levels of stress through exercises

· a regular sleeping schedule

· low water consumption before bedtime

· limiting the caffeine intake

· decreased tobacco and alcohol use

Having a good sleeping habit, going to bed and waking up at regular times is the only way to cope with sleeping disorders. Practicing a healthy lifestyle along with the prescription medications will help you sleep better and supply the much-needed drive and energy to tackle the problems of life.