Focusing on the Family's Good Health

The pandemic has forced us to stay at home and prioritize our family's health and wellbeing.
Suddenly, everything else has taken a backseat. For a mom like me, it has not been easy. But if our new normal will lead us to good health, I have no complaints despite the difficulties.

I am happy that as a mom and homemaker, I can count on Watsons to be with me every step of the way. Here are a few recommendations from Watsons on what you can do at home to help keep your immunity strong and your family healthy.

Be active
In the movie Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon's character talked about the happy hormones your body releases when you exercise. These are called endorphins.  Endorphin levels tend to increase when you engage in reward-producing activities, such as working out. But did you know that staying active also helps strengthen our immune system? Make sure to allot time for exercise even for at least 30 minutes to one hour a day at least four times a week.

Eat right
Eat right and you'll feel right. During ECQ, I have tried to cook more nutritious meals for the family. I always incorporate immunity-boosting ingredients like garlic, onions, carrots, eggplants and ginger in the dishes that I cook. I also make sure they eat enough servings of fruits and vegetables everyday. One thing I make sure to drink every day is Nutrabliss by Watsons Tea because tea is also an antioxidant.

Get quality sleep
Good quality and adequate sleep also strengthens our immunity. It would be so easy for everyone to fall into the trap of staying up until dawn to watch our favorite shows on Netflix or binge-watch Korean dramas on Viu. But while on ECQ, I try to make sure the kids are in bed by 9. It's lights out for everyone at 10. I try to lead by example so it's the same for me.

Take vitamins regularly
Ideally, we should get all the nutrients our body needs from food but trips to the market and the grocery store are very challenging right now. To be honest, even before quarantine, our diet was not ideal in terms of nutrients. I make sure the family drinks Vitamin C every day. Pro tip? Stock up on your supply of Watsons Generics Ascorbic Acid.

But Vitamin C isn’t the only vitamin that can keep you healthy, Enervon Activ Soft Gel—rich in Zinc, Vit. A, C, and E—helps boost immunity and promotes healthy hair and skin. Myra E 400IU, on the other hand, is also rich in Vitamin E to help fight cell damage. For the kids, let’s help support their growth not just in height but in strength with Growee Syrup and Cherifer PGM with Zinc capsules.

Like vitamins, supplements are a great way to give your health an extra boost. You can rely on supplements to help provide the nutrients you need on top of maintaining a healthy diet. Keep that healthy glow from within with supplements like MET Tathione, NU Essence Collagen and Organique Acai Juice. You can also keep your defenses up with supplements that harness the power of natural ingredients such as MX3 capsules and Watsons Generics Malunggay + Mangosteen.

Preparedness is key to protection, so make sure you have your health essentials to help your home stay ready for any health emergency. These include Lola Remedios, Strepsils and Prosource Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, know that you can count on these items being available at Watsons.

Watsons is here to continue providing your family's health essentials in any of its stores nationwide. You can also order online at watsons.com.ph or call on select branches to have your orders delivered. For contact details of branches near you, you can check out this list: https://bit.ly/2YMTCT1.

When you shop, use your Watsons Card to earn points and get a chance to win a UV Care Deluxe Germ Terminator, Super Power UV Vacuum or Smart Robot UV Vacuum with a minimum purchase of Php500 on select health items. Promo runs until June 24, 2020.

For more updates, you can also follow us on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram at @watsonsph. Stay safe and healthy!