World Diabetes Day: #ItsTimeToAct With Novo Nordisk And Wasim Akram

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All over the world, the month of November is remembered as the "Diabetes Awareness Month". This year, during 10th to 20th of November, Pakistan's legend cricketer Wasim Akram along with a global health care company Novo Nordisk is initiating a campaign to fight against diabetes by creating awareness and providing easy solutions to keep the disease away or maintained.

The campaign's main theme can be understood through a video that how the diabetic Wasim Akram, well known as Sultan of Swing, maintained his diabetes and led a normal life only through controlling his diet, daily exercise, and taking proper medicine.

 

At a very young age Akram was diagnosed with diabetes in 1997, however he never let it overshadow his life and emphasized on healthy lifestyle . This is the reason he is considered as an inspiration for all of the people who have diabetes.

To further create awareness and involving everyone, there is a contest going on in which anyone can participate. All you have to do is to upload his or her daily fitness routine photo with hashtags #ItsTimeToAct and #ChangingDiabetes on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.   and the entry is applicable. At the end of the challenge, 10 lucky entries will win signed merchandise from Wasim Akram.

Wasim Akram who is also a Novo Nordisk Ambassador said, “Today prevalence of diabetes is shocking and I feel proud to be part of a movement that challenges you to act right in order to live healthy with diabetes. I am looking forward to witnessing my fellow countrymen take part in the challenge and experience the benefits of staying fit”.

The challenge will run through the weeks and will reach its peak momentum on November 14 - World Diabetes Day. Other celebrities alongside the legend will take part in the challenge themselves to further strengthen the goal of effective diabetes management.

The mission behind this challenge is to promote a healthy lifestyle through social media. The importance of staying physically fit is crucial to maintain diabetes and with Novo Nordisk as one’s companion this is possible with more and more ease with each passing day. 

The campaign's winning images or videos will be shared across the border to ensure far and wide manifestation. Recognition of people who are responsible for inspiring so many others is an integral pillar of this mission. Social media and humble awards aim to celebrate these special stories as well as to honor the dedication and commitment of those who know what it takes to act at the right time. 

So, this 'World Diabetes Day' let's pledge to act at the right time and make the right choices. 

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Tabba Heart Institute's Diagnostic & Consultation Services Now Opens In DHA

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Being a daughter of a heart patient, I can understand the importance of a diagnostic center near your residence. This is the reason I am glad that Tabba Heart Institute has opened a new OPD set-up and services in a locality that was earlier deprived of such state-of-art facilities.

Tabba Heart Institute is providing its services of cardiovascular and other related ailments to the masses since 2005, through its main centre in Federal B Area. Keeping in mind the need of a its patients, THI decided to open its latest Diagnostic Facility and Consultation Services in DHA just for the convenience of Clifton, DHA and other nearby areas’ residents. 

Located at a custom build building at Main Korangi road, near Kala Pull, Phase II, Defence Housing Authority, the new facility centre will provide consultation services of well-known cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from Tabba Heart Institute.

It will also provide services from Tabba Kidney Institute throughout the week. All these services will include lab tests, pharmacy, Non Invasive Diagnostics tests including ETT, Echo, X-ray, Nuclear Scan Thallium Scan, Holter Monitoring. Ambulatory BP Monitoring, Tilt Table test and ECG.

TBI is a dream project of late Chairman Mr. Abdul Razzak Tabba. It has world class infrastructure backed by American Board trained physicians and cardiac surgeons. The highly trained para medical staff, nurses is another feature of TBI whose services have been recognized by American College of Cardiology as being the first and only hospital in Pakistan for providing quality cardiac care.

Check out the following video to have an idea about the new diagnostic and consultation center at DHA. 

 

 The new centre is now functional and appointments or other inquiries can be taken from the information desk or by calling 0312-0844 844, 111-844-844. 


[Video Courtesy Munir Rahool]

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Tapal Green Tea Sponsored 4th Season of BBRC Body Makeover Challenge

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Glimpses of Tapal Green Tea's Body MakeOver Challenge

Reaching a goal of having a perfect body with ultimate fitness just like celebs is not unattainable if one sticks to the precise work-out routine and follows healthy eating habits.

To promote such a thoughtful message and showing motivation behind all the healthy lifestyle, Pakistan’s premium brand Tapal Green Tea came up with a brilliant idea. The brand sponsored one of the most anticipated events for Fitness and Health in Pakistan by partnering up with Body Beat Recreational Center, BBRC and organizing Body Makeover Challenge 4, (#BMO4).

Both the collaborators, Tapal Green Tea and BBRC invited Pakistan’s top notch fitness experts together to compete under one roof and show their vigor for health and fitness by accepting series of toughest challenges.

The tasks were to complete Piston Squats, Dynamic Pushup Challenge, Head Stand Challenge, Paper Challenge and the final “Tapal Fitness Challenge”.

Everyone welcomed the idea as many came forward to be a part of this activity. Hassan Rizvi, Nusrat and Sameet from 42 DC, Mustafa from Impulse, Zainab Ansari, cofounder DXD, Hydro, Bilal Munir, and many more were among the participants and attendees of the event.

Fitness trainer Wasif Muhammad did a mix of Burpees, Clap Pushups and Frog Jumps to show his robustness for the ultimate Tapal Green Tea Challenge at Body Make Over Challenge, BBRC.

Wasif Muhammad

The Grand Prize included an Apple iWatch, iPod Nano, Yoga Mat, Fitness Gloves, and the entire range of the delicious flavors of Tapal Green Tea.

The winner of the Tapal Green Tea Challenge, and the grand prize, was Mr. Rizwan Noor. 

Other winners included Mr. Sajid who won the dynamic push up challenge. He showed his stamina by doing a whopping 75 push-ups in less than one minute.

Throughout the event, the participants and attendees enjoyed refreshing Tapal Green Iced Tea and Tapal Green Tea. They were presented with giveaways from the brand.

As far as Tapa Green Tea is concerned, we have already mentioned in our previous blog that Tapal’s Green Tea contains Catechins helps in digestion by boosting the body’s natural metabolic rate. It also helps in weight loss and reduces abdominal fat.

Catechins work as antioxidants that flush out all the toxins from your body, and leaves you feeling fresh and revitalized. It promotes a healthy effect for your skin by propagating a radiant glow.

It is very interesting to note that Tapal Green Tea also consists of Theanine which promotes relaxation. Its powerful antioxidants help fight aging and various types of cancer and promote longevity by promoting heart health and lowering cholesterol levels in the body.

Tapal Green Tea bags are much more effective and rich in taste as compared to loose Green Tea which is obviously not hygienic at all. This is the reason we always prefer drinking Tapal Green Tea to remain fit and agile. 

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Tabba Heart Institute's Project DKL creating awareness about heart diseases and stroke prevention

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Heart ailments including strokes are the prominent causes of death. Every year nearly 17 million persons die due to heart diseases. This number of deaths is higher than other serious illnesses for example cancer, HIV, malaria etc.

On World Heart Day, celebrated on 29th of September, Pakistan’s most comprehensive cardiology services providing institute Tabba Heart conducted a session on how to keep a check and balance on blood pressure and spread awareness about all heart diseases, cardiac arrest and stroke prevention through their Project Dil kay Liye (#ProjectDKL).

As a part of the project DKL, Tabba Heart Institute conducted an activity at LuckyOne Mall from 22nd to 24th September 2017 to create awareness about healthy heart encouraging people to focus on their heart’s well-being and keep it healthy and thus reduce the risk of heart diseases.

 
During the activation of Project DKL at LuckyOne Mall, thousands of people were engaged in healthy activities and games. People were given several giveaways on answering a health-related quiz and playing healthy games.

Project DKL is a way of life, it aims to create a healthy environment, encouraging people to switch to a healthier lifestyle through exercising, eating healthy, quitting smoking & getting regular medical check-ups done.

So, avoid oily and junk foods. Eat variety of fruits and vegetables. Don’t forget to give up smoking, do regular exercise to keep yourself fit and fine with a healthy heart.

For more information, 

Follow Tabba Heart on Facebook .

Website: www.tabbaheart.org

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Pond's Think Pink Session Speaks About Breast Cancer

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October is dedicated to spread "Breast Cancer Awareness" all over the world. The annual awareness campaign is focused to highlight the importance of early detection, treatment and prevention of this ailment.

In Pakistan, breast cancer is the fastest growing form of cancer among women, with around 90,000 new cases and nearly 40,000 deaths annually. According to local statistics, every 9th woman is at risk of breast cancer in Pakistan. The fatal consequences of the disease can be reduced if a healthy lifestyle is maintained and it can be totally prevented with proper awareness, support and education among the masses.

This year, the beauty brand Pond’s started a breast cancer awareness campaign in Pakistan with the help of its health experts. In this regard, Pond’s Pakistan recently hosted an informative breast cancer awareness session "Think Pink" to spread the knowledge for a better and healthier future.

The event was held at Avari Towers with Pink color inspired creative theme. Clad in pink, women supported the session and gained a lot of information about the illness and cultural taboos attached to it.

Pond’s Think Pink session was conducted by Doctor Kashifa Ehsan from Shaukat Khanum Cancer hospital and Doctor Yasmine. Both doctors stressed the significance of self-examination, early detection and provided their expertise regarding signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, misconceptions and psychological disorders of the deadly disease.

The session highlighted following important points to keep in mind concerning breast cancer.

Always remember that Breast Cancer is not a genetic illness.

For prevention, make sure you do regular self-examination to detect any abnormalities. In case of any suspicion, get yourself checked by a doctor.

Pakistan’s young women in their 20s and 30s should have a medical breast exam after three years.

Do regular exercise to reduce the chances of breast cancer.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle with balanced diet to avoid such illness.

Regular intake of vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of cancer.

Keep in mind that not all lumps are cancerous, hence it is best to seek medical help if there is any lump in breast.

Never be embarrassed to talk about breast abnormalities or consulting a doctor.

Last but not least, always remember that prevention is better than cure. So, make a promise to yourself to take care of yourself.

Stay healthy and safe!

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Body Makeover Challenge

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BodyBeat Recreational Center (BBRC) proudly announces the first advanced fitness challenge of its kind, Body Makeover Challenge. BBRC invites the most renowned fitness gurus and instructors to come and compete under one roof. Amongst the participants are Mohammad Wasif, Mantaha Tareen, Rizwan Noor, Nusrat Hidayatullah, Zeeshan Shafi, Torsam Tajik, Ahmed, Amir Anees and many others.

The session will begin by an advanced fitness class directed by Mohammad Wasif and his team. Mohammad Wasif has been merited with a certification from Shapes Health Stuido that relies on ACSM guidelines. He participated in fitness workshops for TRX, Cross Fit, Sports specific training, Nutrition, Biomechanics (Human Body Movements with Dr. Mark Slaven RTS123). He is also the lead Fitness Expert for BBRC program BodyMakeOver. 

Following the advanced class will be the challenges.

Challenge 1: handstandpushups - Ticket to Dubai 
Challenger 2: staticsquat - Tissot Watch 
Challenge 3: pushupchallenge - Scensation voucher
Challenge 4: plankoneleglifted - Scensation voucher 
Challenge 5: oneminutecurlup - Scensation voucher
Challenge 6: dancersize - Scensation voucher 

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Get Rid Of Double Chin

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Double chin is one such problem that all of us want to get rid of. Hiding extra fats under the chin by applying makeup contouring is not a permanent solution. Why not solve this problem for good. There are certain exercises that can help to reduce the double chin.

Here are some simple and easy steps to follow:

Sit straight with shoulders down.

Slowly tilt your head until you can see the ceiling. Now count from 1 to 5. Repeat 5 times.

Now bring your head downwards so that your chin touches your chest . Count from 1 to 10. Repeat 5 times.

Gently move your head first clockwise and then anti clockwise. Repeat 5 times.

Again tilt your head until you see the ceiling. Do not open your lips. Now make "O" with your mouth without letting your lips open. Hold for 15 to 20 seconds.

Now tilt your head towards the right shoulder and hold the position for 10 seconds.

Repeat the step with your left shoulder.

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