Unlike most women, I highly crave meat and protein-rich food than carbs. I'd gladly pass up on dessert to devour a lean piece of steak. I cannot give up eating meat, though I've tried doing so a couple of times in 2006 after seeing a video on animal rights by PETA. It has saddened me to realize I can never be a vegetarian. But even so, I still advocate animal rights, being a pet owner myself. So here's something to help support an advocacy on animal rights:
PRIVE presents: UNFURGIVABLE A cam... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, September 26, 2011,
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 You have been so great about your new exercise routine, rarely missing a day since you started up again. Then all of a sudden you are waylaid by a cold or flu. I hope for your sake that you are able to get through this rainy season untouched. Unfortunately, I caught some cold bug and I'm as frustrated to no end. So what should I do? Should I skip yoga or forsake that Pilates class for a late afternoon nap?
The dilemma: I feel like crap but I feel guilty for not lacing up my shoes and going f... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 19, 2011,
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Tips
 For some reason, a couple of my friends are suddenly jumping into the fitness wagon. I recognize their excitement. The thought of starting a new workout regimen is too exhilarating until you begin your first few sessions and realize that the lean and flab-free body image you have in your head isn't enough motivation to make you want to continue. So here are some tips, based on my humble little experience, to help you stay motivated to power through your work-out
Find the fun in fitness.
Enjo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, June 27, 2011,
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News
Dr. Mehmet Oz is now the daytime talk show host who comfortably slid into Oprah’s 4 p.m. time slot after Winfrey left network television last month. And this week marks the official launch of YouBeauty, a new website that Oz developed with Dr. Michael Roizen based on the idea that beauty can actually be the key to ultimate health. It’s a unique Web concept: You take a series of quizzes that measure everything from individual happiness, stress, and physical activity levels to skin and hair...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 2, 2011,
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Reviews
It’s been almost 6 months now since I was first invited to attend a Barre3 session. At that time, I was focusing on my yoga routines and didn’t really think of shifting to Barre3 but tried it anyhow. After an hour of self-inflicted pain, I shrugged it off my shoulders and continued focusing on yoga alone until last month, when I got another invite for another Barre3 session. To be honest, I really didn’t know if it’s wise to permit myself to another struggle, but I just went for it, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
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Announcements
When Myra 400E publicly announced and launched it’s new endorser last March 18 at Thaipan restaurant, it is of no surprise that they chose someone talented, dedicated and beautiful both inside and out. For years, Myra’s objective has always been about bringing out beauty that is more than just skin deep. And who else can reflect what the brand stands for but the admirable Iza Calzado, who’s ever so blooming especially at the event.
  Hosted by the fun and gorgeous Sam Oh, the event wa...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 22, 2011,
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News
"That first silver strand is a defining moment – and used to signal the start of middle age. For a woman, it’s one of the most defining moments of getting older — that day when you peer into the mirror and spot your very first silver strand of hair,” says Claire Coleman of Daily Mail UK.
A woman expects her first grey hair to appear in her late 30’s or 40’s. But new research reveals a worrying trend. The alarming news for women today is that we are losing our natural hair color ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, March 20, 2011,
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Tips
When a close friend told me yesterday she’s planning to go under the knife for liposuction, the only response I was able to utter was, “Seriously?” Even as someone who’s not against cosmetic surgery, lipo seems to be going way too far. I mean, a bit of snip and snap in the nose or eyelids is fine, but having fat vacuumed out from under the skin? Not only does the recovery period stretch as far, I’ve also heard news about people dying while being operated on the table. Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 16, 2011,
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News
 Just in case you were looking for another good reason to eat your vegetables, here it is: They make you beautiful—and not just in some vague, a-good-diet-gives-you-a-healthy-glow sense. Researchers at St. Andrews and Bristol universities in Great Britain studied the relationship between skin color and attractiveness, and discovered that people with yellow undertones to their skin were thought to look particularly healthy and attractive. The study, reported in the Daily Mail, also establishe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 2, 2011,
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Tips
 What I love the most about new year? It's the only time when you're allowed to push the reset button and go for a fresh start, a new beginning. I know though from 20+ new years that it's pretty difficult to stick to habit changes. So let's just have a deal, pick one from the 8 beauty resolutions I listed below and stick to it (I don't want to hear the word try; that just allows the self to fail), and I promise you that by the time 2011 is almost over, you'll be seeing great beauty benefits ev... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, December 16, 2010,
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Reviews
Never athletic, sporty or fit, I've gone through life neglecting the health and fitness aspect of it because I was to lazy to lift a finger. I attempted to improve my body a couple of times in the last few years. I tried a membership to the top gym in the metro in college, badminton after graduation, and swimming after I realized I don't have the patience to gather everybody everytime for a badminton session or inflict myself with pain at the gym. Swimming is the only one I stuck to but I ca... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 8, 2010,
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Reviews
My apologies for the lack of posts for the past week as I've been out on a trip in Bangkok for both business and pleasure. In my next posts, I'll be sharing with you blog-worthy Thai beauty finds. For now, I'd like to share one of the things you shouldn't miss out on if you're planning to a book a ticket to Bangkok -- the thai massage.
What is a Thai massage?
It is a type of massage that involves stretching and deep-tissue pressing. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, wi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 26, 2010,
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Reviews
There are loads of oral beauty supplements (dermaceuticals/nutraceuticals) out there that promise to make you healthier and more beautiful. I dove into research and even talked to top dermatologists to find the few worth popping. Here are the top five beauty supplements I highly recommend in conjunction with the beauty diet:
1. Sun Protection
Aside from daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, boost your UV protection all year by taking an antioxidant supplement such as Heliocare. New r... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 18, 2010,
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Tips
It’s no secret that eating a healthy, balanced diet helps your waistline, but did you know it can also affect your appearance? A healthy diet, full of vitamins and minerals, can help combat aging, make your skin glow and even help your hair grow stronger.
 Wrinkles: Retinoids are a form of vitamin C, which is a known wrinkle reducer. They work by helping your body naturally produce more collagen, and more collagen means less wrinkles. A few foods high in vitamin C are brocolli, berries, citr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 14, 2010,
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Contests
How to join and qualify:
1. Log on to Facebook.2. "Like”, and "share" this blogsite. Like and share buttons are just below the website header and above the latest blog entry. Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 14, 2010,
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News
Our bodies give us plenty of signals when we're tired. But
some of us, including I, are so used to being sleep deprived that we remain oblivious to how
impaired we really are. Sleep debt isn’t something you can pay off in a
weekend; it can take weeks of building up restorative sleep habits. Read on the five signs below and see if your lack of zzzs is hurting your health.
1. Simple decisions become hard to make
You’re up late one night booking your next vacation,
and even though you know the...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 8, 2010,
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Reviews
 YOU: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty is the follow-up book to Roizen and Oz's current bestseller YOU: Staying Young. The book gives a holistic approach to beauty as it targets three dimensions of beauty: looking beautiful, feeling beautiful and being beautiful. I've got this for myself in 2008 but didn't really have the chance to open it until yesterday when I was looking for a book to start after finishing my last fiction.
As described by Amazon:
"In this book, Dr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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News
 Sipping only hot or warm drinks might do more harm than you'd expect. I happen to know a couple of friends and relatives who avoid drinking cold drinks to avoid slowing down their metabolism. I even know someone who proclaims that she lost five pounds just by drinking hot drinks for a month! New studies suggest that one of the best ways to take care of your skin is to keep your body cool. Even though you might not be out in the sun as much, anything that raises your body temperature—be it s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
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Reviews
 One of
the major health problems during rainy season is the incidence of dengue. The
Department of Health (DOH) fears that there could be 80,000 dengue cases by the
end of 2010, as the number of patients continues to go up. As of August 14
this year, 54,659 dengue cases have been recorded nationwide. From this figure,
2,966 cases were recorded in the first two weeks of August alone and forecasted
to exceed July cases of 17,000.
Good
thing there are insect repellants available in the market tod... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 29, 2010,
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News
 Turns out that night creams and facelifts can only do so much to combat the signs of aging, according to a study published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that our facial bones change pretty dramatically as we age, largely contributing to an older appearance. CT scans of 120 hospital patients showed that the most noticeable shift was that the angle of the jaw increases. (Seriously, check out the photo in...
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