‘Water catalyst for energy’

School is where the action is, and since water is the catalyst for energy, Summit Natural Drinking Water accompanies one in staying hydrated for maximum performance in handling school pressure, a press release from the company said.

When exams are coming up, students should drink up. The brain is composed of 75 percent water, and when it experiences water loss, migraine results. Severe dehydration can also cause memory loss, the press release said.

If one loses water by as little as two percent, his or her vitality is greatly jeopardized. This results to uneven distribution of electrolytes that are necessary for muscle strength, weakening endurance and causing muscle cramps. Mild dehydration saps your energy, so regardless of thirst, refuel with Summit Natural Drinking Water, the press release said.

Unlike carbohydrates and fat that provide energy, water acts as a catalyst to energy. Water carries the nutrients to the cells and makes them available for the body for immediate consumption, the press release added.*

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Blood donors
get recognition

The Philippine National Red Cross Negros Occidental – Bacolod City Chapter Blood Center held the Blood Donor’s Month Recognition and Awarding Ceremony at the Natalia Hall of O Hotel in Bacolod City recently, a press release from organizers said.

The activity recognized the various efforts of different partner organizations and local government units in organizing mobile blood donation and promoting the blood program in its advocacy for quality and safe blood.

The Outstanding Blood Program Award 2010 for City Category was received by Himamaylan City with a total blood collection of 1,984 units; Outstanding Blood Program Award 2010 for Municipal Category - EB Magalona with a total blood collection of 553 units; Outstanding Blood Program Award 2010 Barangay Category - Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, with a total blood collection of 274 units; and Outstanding Blood Program Award 2010 for Private Organization Category - VMA Global College with a total blood collection of 431 units, the press release added.*

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FunRobics held in city

World Health Organization data shows that diabetes mellitus is one of the eight leading causes of mortality in the country, which is preventable and lifestyle-related.

During the National Diabetes Awareness Week celebration recently, Negrenses walked and danced to help keep diabetes away, a Philippine Information Agency press release said.

The crowd, a combination of students and senior citizens, converged at the Bacolod Arts, Youth and Sports Center where a FunRobics culminated the walk commencing from different points in Bacolod City.

FunRobics is a fun way to do aerobics participated in by 18 groups composed of Bacolod City barangays as well as towns and cities all over the province, the press release said.

Dr. Angel Araneta, organizer of the Diabetes Awareness Week celebration, and the coordinator of the Diabetes Information Team, told the teams whose members are mostly senior citizens that although they went there to win, they were there primarily to have fun.

Araneta advocates for good exercise, good nutrition and good sleep to attain good health.

The National Diabetes Awareness Week is celebrated to help build public awareness on the early detection, prevention and effective management of diabetes, the press release added.*

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