Best Winter Activities To Relieve Anxiety.

It's that time of year again; the short days are here, it's below-freezing outside, and you start to wonder if this winter will ever end. You've got cabin fever, and your anxiety levels are through the roof. What can you do to relieve some of this anxiety and bring back your sense of calm? If you're feeling a little down this winter, there are plenty of activities you can do to boost your mood and relieve your anxiety. There is also safe over the counter anxiety medication available to help.

Morning Journaling

Morning journaling can be an extremely effective way to help reduce anxiety. It allows you to get your thoughts and feelings out in a safe and private space and can help you to better understand your anxiety and how to deal with it.

Na Hee Do's Diary in Twenty Five, Twenty One (2022).

Here are a few tips to help you get started with morning journaling:

• Find a quiet, private place to write. This space can be anywhere that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed.
• Set a timer for 10-15 minutes. This will help you not feel rushed and allow you to write as much or as little as you want.
• Write freely and without judgment. Feel free to express yourself here.
• Keep it regular.

Get Outside and Exercise

One great way to combat anxiety is to get outside and get active. Exercise releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects. Even if it's cold outside, bundle up and go for a walk, run, or hike. You can also try other outdoor activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or ice skating.

If you don't want to brave the cold, try indoor activities to lift your spirits. Activities like yoga, home workouts, or dance sessions can still provide the mental health benefits that come from regular movement. However, if anxiety symptoms persist or begin to affect daily life, exploring options, such as TMS Therapy & Treatment In Orlando, FL, or elsewhere, can provide additional support through advanced, non-invasive mental health care approaches.

Indoor Yoga

Yoga is a practice for many people looking to improve their physical and mental health. But did you know that indoor yoga can also be an effective way to relieve anxiety? There are many different types of yoga, but the main goal of all yoga practices is to promote relaxation and mindfulness.

Jung So Min in Soul Mechanic (2020).

Indoor yoga can help you to focus on your breath and the present moment, which can help to calm your mind and ease your anxiety. If you're looking for a new way to manage your anxiety, indoor yoga may be worth a try.

Curl Up With a Good Book

Reading a book can be a great way to relieve anxiety. It provides a distraction from the stressors in your life and allows you to focus on something else. When you're done reading, you may find that you have a new perspective on your anxiety and how to deal with it. Also, you can try Brillia for adults to help take the edge off so you can enjoy what you're doing.

Do Something Creative

There is growing evidence that creativity can help reduce anxiety and promote well-being. So if you're feeling anxious, try doing something creative, like painting, writing, or gardening. Cooking is another creative activity that you might enjoy. It doesn't matter if you're not an artist or if you don't think you're creative. Just the act of being creative can help reduce anxiety and improve your mood.

Choi Siwon doing calligraphy.
Photo credit: @siwonchoi on Twitter

So, next time you are anxious, try these methods to help your symptoms. Also, check out the Brillia reviews and try this safe over-the-counter medication to help get you back on track.

Experts say curbing the spread of seasonal flu virus starts at home.

With this year’s flu season being accompanied by slowly rising COVID-19 cases, experts remind us that staving off the flu virus typically begins with common practices that families can do at home.

“It’s important to ensure that our personal spaces are free of transmissible diseases like the flu. Contrary to popular belief, the flu is caused by a virus different from the common cold so symptoms tend to last longer and are more severe,” says Dr. Gyneth Bibera, Country Medical Director of GSK Philippines. “Patients will experience the typical runny nose, coughing, headaches, fevers, and fatigue, but the severity can often lead to the inability to do daily tasks, the need for doctor consultations, or even hospitalizations,” she adds.

Here are five things you can do to prevent flu:

Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

Influenza viruses can survive outside the body and generally stay active longer on steel, plastic, and harder surfaces than on fabric and softer materials. They have been known to survive for 24-48 hrs on hard non-porous surfaces, and 8-12 hrs on cloth, paper, and tissues. Regularly disinfecting these surfaces with a household cleaner containing soap or detergent will help stop the spread of the virus, more so if someone is or has been recently infected at home. Focus on areas that are frequently touched, such as door handles, light switches, faucets, stair rails, or tables.

Toss your trash everyday.

Many communities have weekly or biweekly garbage collections, but it’s worth making a point to dispose of trash everyday. Keep a wastebasket outside of the home, in a garage, or by the front gate. This prevents contaminated items and germs that cause respiratory illness, like flu from lingering inside the home.

Launder your linens regularly.

Sheets, blankets, or pillowcases that are used daily may become infected by viruses. This is especially true if an infected member of the household recently used the linens. Changing and washing sheets on a weekly basis with hot water, can kill flu viruses that are present. This is because flu viruses are killed by heat above 75° C.

Practice good hygiene.

Personal hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent the flu. This includes washing hands frequently, particularly after coughing or sneezing, after using the bathroom, before and after handling food, or after coming in contact with someone sick. It also includes not sharing personal items such as pillows, towels, utensils, and the like. Of course, covering the mouth when coughing, taking regular showers, and other basic hygiene practices are also necessary.

Get your flu vaccines.

The World Health Organization recommends that flu shots be administered once every year, which is applicable for both adults and even children when they reach six months old. Getting annual flu vaccines significantly reduces the risk of contracting the flu virus.

Alongside practicing proper measures and being mindful of the environment to protect one’s home from the virus, having updated flu vaccines is the best way to keep oneself safe. “Although flu cases really tend to rise at this time of the year, each individual and communal effort within the household will do a lot to protect the health of the wider community and keep overall flu numbers down,” says Dr. Bibera. “We encourage all Filipinos to talk to their doctors and get their jabs done because it’s us and our own efforts that will help keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.”

Start building a secured future with a ‘wearable investment’.

For more than centuries, precious stones such as diamonds and jewelry have always been associated with ranks and riches due to its rarity, scarcity, and beauty. However, for others, these precious items meant more than just statement pieces or accessories of clothing. To some, gold jewelry can be a form of “wearable investment” that never loses its value but instead, an asset that grows more value over time which can secure even your financial future.

Start investing now with affordable and authentic jewelry pieces with Cebuana Lhuillier, Just Jewels, and Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium as it stages its much-awaited annual Black Friday Gold Rush Sale from November 11 to 17. Avail 10% off on all items and up to 50% off on selected items in Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 3,000 branches nationwide. You may also visit Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium and Just Jewels branches and get up to 10% discount on selected jewelry items.

Shop online and avail up to 10% discount by simply visiting Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry and Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium website at www.cebuanalhuillierjewelry.com and www.cebuanalhuillierjewelrypremium.com. You can also check-out items from Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium via Shopee, Lazada, and Zalora with 10% discount.

“Jewelry are among the best investments anybody could have. It's a smart purchase since it’s a physical and tangible asset that is readily available, especially during emergencies. Apart from that, gold jewelry can also withstand inflation and a superior performer in times of economic instability,” Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier said.

“We want to encourage everyone to take this opportunity to start investing now and buying gold is one of the many ways they can build a better future. Here in Cebuana Lhuillier, we want our kababayans to have access to affordable and authentic pieces of jewelry. They’re more than just a woman’s best friend, they’re everyone’s best investment,” Lhuillier added.

Take advantage of the nationwide sale and spend your holiday bonuses wisely by securing your future while collecting choice pieces.

To know more about the latest offers and get the best deals for the Black Friday Sale, go to Cebuana Lhuillier, Just Jewels, or Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium Facebook pages.

Balai Palmera pursues passion by helping other businesses.

In 2019, during the height of the restriction caused by the pandemic, Chef Ryan Dimapilis, President of Balai Palmera Restaurant and Pasalubong Center, keeps himself busy by thinking of ways to keep his business afloat as well as his employees employed. 

“I’m a firm believer that we, Pinoys, are very resilient and at the same time supportive and loyal in many ways. This was strongly proven during the pandemic when many businesses turn online to sell their products. Most of our clients at first were mostly family and friends, which branched out and reached many more people who find our products worth a try,” he shared.

A Eureka Moment!

Along with his partners and staff, Balai Palmera concocted their version of Calabarzon’s beloved Buko Pie, which has led to a new triumph for the company. Gathering supplies from local suppliers from Laguna and Quezon, Balai Palmera uses all-fresh and no-preservative Buko Pie that instantly gained patrons in Silang and nearby municipalities in Cavite. As soon as restrictions were eased out and news spread out, Balai Palmera’s kitchen became so busy with hundreds of orders of this Buko Pie day after day.

“As much as we want to concentrate on this success, as a businessman, I know that there other smaller businesses that need help to bounce back from the pandemic. So, as soon as we were able to reopen some of our other businesses, we started reaching out to local manufacturers to promote and even sell their products in our Pasalubong Centers,” he added.

From one Pasalubong Center, Balai Palmera recently expanded its footprint by opening one more Pasalubong Center in Silang providing more choices and convenience to its customers. This extensive and expasive center carries other local brands that made their way to the palette of domestic and international guests of the region.

One-Stop Pinoy Favorite Shop

Balai Palmera takes pride in its merchandise for only being 100% Pinoy-made but also being DTI-approved.

"This goes to show that how dedicated we are in making our customers’ visit to our Pasalubong Centers an experience they would love to do again and again. By having DTI-approved products in shops, we are bringing the best of the region within their arms reach,” Dimapilis happily shared.

Aside from Buko Pie, Balai Palmera guests can also enjoy locally produced Pedro’s Kangkong Chips, J. Fernandez’s Chichapop, Nikimat’s Tahong Chips, Binan’s Okoy, Pastillas De Leche, Banana Chips, Mushroom Cracklings, Calamansito, Basimatsi, Coco Jam, Jacobina, Biscocho, Piaya Ube, and R&l Chicharon. 

From healthy snacks to filling and heartwarming pastries and bread, one can also find comfort and enjoyment in Balai Palmera’s version of Chocolate Almond Babka, Raisin Bread as well as Ensyamada which use local ingredients from local manufacturers.

“While we continue to pray for the day to come where we are all safe and free to move around again, we will keep working with various industry leaders to create a collaborative effort that transcends Pinoy pride,” he concluded.

Balai Palmera Restaurant and Pasalubong Center have two branches, first at Tagaytay-Sta. Road Brgy. Pasong Langka, Silang, Cavite, and second at Aguinaldo Highway, Bypass Road, San Vicente 2, Silang, Cavite.

For more information, updates, and other news, you may follow them on their official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Japanese Barista wins 3rd with PH Liberica in the ultra-competitive Japanese Barista Championship.

Once again, the country’s Liberica coffee from Sta. Maria, Laguna captured the hearts and taste preferences of expert baristas and judges around the world as it wins 3rd in another international coffee competition.

Barista Keisuke Honma, representing Saza Coffee, used a blend of Laguna Liberica and a Panamanian Gesha for his Milk Course. Keisuke captured 3rd place during the Japanese Barista championship held Oct 10-13, in Japan.

The Philippine Liberica Coffee is being championed around the world and capturing the hearts and taste preferences of expert baristas and judges around the world by Michael Harris Conlin and Henry and Sons.

Henry and Sons, sourced the Liberica coffee in Laguna, and processed after by applying unique post-harvest methodologies and a proprietary blend of microorganisms that bring out beautiful floral aromas and clean tropical flavor notes from the coffee.

Liberica is a rare and unique species of coffee that is known for its low caffeine content, low bitterness, and high sweetness. Liberica can be considered the future of coffee as it is climate change resistant and has a deep, intricate root system that makes it resistant to storms and drought.

Keisuke Homa’s coffee blend will be available at The Vault starting Nov 8th, 2022, at https://thevault.ph and The Giving Café.

Japanese Barista Championship is a World coffee championship (WCC) sanctioned competition where baristas must create three coffee courses (Espresso, Milk, and Signature) and serve them to an expert panel of judges while delivering a meaningful message that shows their expertise and knowledge in coffee.

Barista Keisuke’s message was about how climate change have reduced the harvest by 70%, and by using exploring biodynamic farming techniques, rare species like the Laguna Liberica may be the answer to ensuring that future generations would still be able to enjoy coffee.

For more information, visit www.henryandsons and www.thevault.ph.