Monday, February 13, 2012

Uncomplicated 4th Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway

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My blog is turning 4 years old tomorrow, February 14, 2012 and as a way to thank my readers I am hosting a simple giveaway. Thank you so much for  your precious time spent in reading and commenting on the stories I've been sharing with you through the years. 

Aside from this, I am also celebrating my first year anniversary as an official Avon Lady next month. As a mom who's in search for an extra income, Avon opened an opportunity for me to earn and at the same time discover new products not only for women but also for the whole family. Because of this, I am giving away Avon products to four (4) lucky readers. 

1st Prize: 
Avon Style Specialist Hair Straightener worth Php1,099

2nd Prize: 
Weighing Scale with Fitness Index worth Php549

Bonus: 

The first two to share this contest in their blogs  will win two (2) pieces of Ultra Moisture Rich Rose Lipstick each with the shades of their choice. Note: I don't have  swatches of the lipstick shades as of this writing. I promise to insert it later for you to have an idea of what color/s you gonna pick.

Joining my contest is so easy. Just follow this four (4) simple steps and that's it! 

1. Like Uncomplicated on Facebook 

2. Share this giveaway of Facebook with the following status message:
       Join Uncomplicated 4th Blog Anniversary and win fabulous prizes
    Be sure to tag me by adding "@" sign before the word Uncomplicated. 

3. If you have a blog, share this giveaway to your readers and get a chance to win bonus prizes. 

4. After doing steps 1-3, leave a comment on this post with your Name and E-mail Address. 

Contest runs from February 14 - March 16, 2012.  Winners will be chosen through Random.org.
  

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Win your favorite Grendha!

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Hey ladies! Grendha is giving away Indulgence gift packs to pamper your feet. 

  • A Pair of Your FAvorite Grendha Footwear
  • Gift Certificate for a Foot Spa and Pedicure
  • Complete Foot Care and Nail Color Kit
Joining in easy as 1-2-3. All you have to do is share why you think you area Grendha woman. Sign up HERE!



Thursday, February 2, 2012

Your Baby's Cord Blood: A Treasure to Bank on

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Hey moms, did you know that many diseases including certain type of cancers and blood disorders may be treated using stems cells found in your baby's  cord blood?  Your baby's precious cord blood has lifesaving benefits for him or any of your family members in the future. Thus, choosing a once in a lifetime chance of collecting and storing his  cord blood is indeed a treasure to bank on. 

In an event hosted by Cordlife Philippines, I learned  a lot about cord blood banking through their Medical Director Dr. Arvin Faundo. Aside from that, two celebrity moms shared their remarkable experiences on cord blood banking.

Cord Blood Banking

Cord blood banking involves the process of storing stem cells - agent responsible for replenishing the blood and immune system - collected from the umbilical cord immediately after birth. The stem cells have the ability to develop into new and healthy red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. There are two options on how and where to store the baby cord blood - either private or public. Private cord blood banking is storing the baby's cord blood for his or her own future use or use by a family member should the need arise. On the other hand, public cord blood banking involves donating a baby's cord blood for potential use by any patient in need. When a family donate's their child's cord blood, they are relinquishing all their rights to own these cells. At present, private cord blood banking is now available here in the Philippines. However, clients may also opt store their babies' cord in Cordlife storage facility in Singapore. 

How is cord blood banking done? Cord blood is collected after the baby is born and the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut out. Once it has been collected, the cord blood is transported to a cord blood processing and cryopreservation facility for specialized handling. Cryopreservation is a process where cells or whole tissues are preserved by cooling to low sub-zero temperatures, (typically) 77 K or −196 °C (the boiling point of liquid nitrogen). Stem cells will be extracted from the cord blood using the world's first and only fully automated cord blood processing system called Sepax ® followed by a step to gradually freeze down the stem cells before they are finally stored in a liquid nitrogen tank at 196°C permanently.  Research show that cord blood stem cells can be stored indefinitely as long as they are continuously stored in liquid nitrogen.

Dr. Faundo said that the collection process is painless, easy and safe for both the mother and the baby. Stem cells have been proven to successfully cure diseases including cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma; blood disorders such as thalassaemia; and, immune deficiencies and metabolic disorders. Researches say stem cells from cord blood may be used to treat diseases of the family members since the chance of locating cord blood match within the family is 60 percent higher that a bone marrow transplant, includes fewer complications, and has improved medical outcomes. 


Cord blood banking is available at Cordlife, the Philippines' first world class cord blood processing and storage facility which is located at the UP-Ayaland Technohub, Diliman, Quezon City. Meanwhile, stem cell transplants are performed in the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), St. Luke's Medical Center, Asian Hospital, and The Medical Center. These hospitals have the necessary facilities and expertise of medical practitioners to perform cord blood banking transplants. 


Cordlife Medical Philippines 



Friday, January 20, 2012

INC Unity Games 2012

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The INC Unity Games started last year with  the inaugural games held May 21 and 28, 2011, in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, with the athletes coming from the five ecclesiastical districts in Metro Manila, Philippines: Metro Manila North, Metro Manila South, Metro Manila East, Metro Manila West, and Metro Manila Central. I'm glad to be part of the event not as an athlete but as member of the documentation team. 

The INC Unity Games is a multi-sport and multi-district event and the largest athletic competition hosted for members of the Iglesia ni Cristo. This is brainchild of  by the Church’s Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo.

The events included badminton, basketball, bowling, chess, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and a 3K Fun Run, with many of the events telecast live on NET 25.

This year, the conference games will start on Saturday, January 21 with the following groupings, schedule and venues:

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