6 Tips to help Strengthen your Immune System

6 Tips to help Strengthen your Immune System

Regular exercise can help strengthen the immune system. A strong immune system is more vital than ever during these times. Taking the necessary steps to further strengthen our immune system by maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help us fight COVID-19 and common illnesses such as the common cold or flu viruses. 

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, shares six self-care tips to strengthen your immune system by maintaining a healthy body.

1. Stay hydrated. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when too much water is lost from the body, the organs, cells, and tissue fail to function at optimal levels, leading to dehydration, headaches, indigestion, and kidney and heart failure. For your body to function properly, it’s important to replenish your water supply by consuming enough water. The recommended water intake is 2.7 liters per day for women and 3.7 liters per day for men. You can also stay hydrated by eating water-rich fruits and vegetables like watermelon, peaches, oranges, cucumber, celery, and lettuce.
2. Get moving. Exercise can help you feel better, sleep better, maintain a healthy weight, and even reduce stress and anxiety. While staying at home, why not organize a 30-minute Zumba or yoga session with your family? The CDC recommends doing at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, which you can spread out in smaller chunks of time throughout the day. You can also start a moderately intense exercise routine such as bicycling, brisk walking, or jogging.  Any of these activities will allow you to spend quality time with your loved ones while keeping your body strong and fit.
3. Manage your sleep schedule. Studies show that sleep loss can affect the immune system, which can lead to a wide variety of illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes and can trigger depression and anxiety disorder. As recommended by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, you need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to feel well-rested and for your body to function at its best. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you can try these suggestions:  avoid using your smartphone and gadgets before bedtime since the light from the screens may affect your ability to fall asleep; do not eat, consume caffeine, or exercise at least 2-3 hours before bed to avoid overstimulating your body.
4. Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol. Alcohol and tobacco use may lead to major health risks like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. If possible, avoid alcohol consumption, and if you can, seek safe options to help quit smoking. If you have a loved one who consumes these substances, it’s also important to note that giving them your support may help them avoid picking up the habit entirely. 
5. Manage stress. Stress or anxiety can cause the body to produce stress hormones that can suppress the immune system and cause inflammation and imbalances in immune cell functions, all of which can put your health at risk. While it’s normal to feel stressed out sometimes, managing and handling your stress levels can help you start making changes that are good for your mind and body. If you think that the way you’re handling stress is taking a toll on your physical or mental health, you can always talk to your loved ones, consult a therapist, or practice breathing exercises or meditation.
6. Start a health care plan.  Having a health care plan can be your financial safety net just in case you or your loved ones fall ill. To help Filipinos prepare for unexpected health conditions and complications, AXA Philippines offers Health Care Access, which provides comprehensive and affordable health care coverage for hospitalization and other medical needs through a quarterly or annual premium. This health care plan comes in two types: Health Care Access Prime and Lite. Health Care Access Prime is ideal for those who have no employee health plan like entrepreneurs, freelancers, and consultants, while Health Care Access Lite is perfect for those with coverage from their employer but need additional protection. Both policies come with a Longevity Health Fund, which you can tap into for health setbacks even beyond the age of 75, life and accident coverage up to PHP500,000, emergency care coverage, inpatient care coverage for hospital admission costs including doctors’ fees, inpatient surgical and special diagnostic procedures, and free access to 24/7 teleconsultation with a medical professional. Moreover, you can enhance the coverage of your plan with outpatient care, optical care, or dental care benefit. 

Now more than ever, adopting healthy habits for a healthy immune system and having a backup plan can help safeguard your and your family’s well-being, especially during the pandemic. To know more about AXA Health Care Access, visit https://www.axa.com.ph/health-protection/health-care-access.

4 things to look for when making a career move

4 things to look for when making a career move. Choosing the right career can help you feel fulfilled both as a professional and as an individual.

Since the pandemic happened, many people have been considering a career change. If you’re on the lookout for a new career path, it’s very important to carefully assess your options and make the right choice before you take the big leap and make a career shift.

If you’ve been thinking about embarking on a new career path, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, lists down the top things that you should look at when switching jobs or checking out new career opportunities.

Career fulfillment. Your career usually takes up a big part of your life. Choosing the right career that gives you a meaningful purpose can help you feel fulfilled both as a professional and as an individual. For instance, with AXA’s elite program for financial advisors and leaders called AXA Prime, you’ll have the opportunity to give your career a boost or have an additional income stream during these uncertain times while helping other people protect what matters to them.

Social environment. Another factor that you might want to consider is the environment and culture of your workplace. If you like meeting new people and prefer working with groups of people, AXA Prime can help you build rapport with like-minded professionals and mentors who are success-driven and goal-oriented. Working with a supportive team is vital for a career that’s productive, efficient, and successful.

Training and advancement opportunity. It’s also important to seek a career path that can equip you with relevant knowledge and skills. As a member of AXA Prime, you will get to work with only the best specialized digital tools. All members will also have access to various immersive training programs under the AXA Prime Development Center that will help you become the best version of yourself in your career, grow your network, and open diverse career and travel opportunities. AXA is a global company with headquarters in Paris, France, and covering 11 markets in Asia including the Philippines.  

Personal growth. As you contemplate your future career, you should also think about your growth and as an individual. Try to look for a brand that also places importance on personal development at work. That way, you can hone your skills and achieve outstanding results. AXA Prime is designed to help unlock your full potential, attain long-term career goals, help you be successful, and become part of the next generation of leaders.

When it comes to reinventing your career during these trying times, it’s never too late to reevaluate your goals and make a fresh start in your career without putting your aspirations on hold.

To join AXA Prime, visit https://bit.ly/AXAPrimeCareerMove.

A week of inclusion, caring, and giving with hundreds of AXA employees

“In the Philippines, we have chosen health, social inclusion, and disaster preparedness as our areas of focus this year.” ~Jaspreet Kakar, Chief Human Resources Officer 

AXA Philippines chief of retail propositions Alok Roongta (back row; third from right), Illac Diaz (back row; second from right), and Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Eliza Delos Santos (leftmost) with some of the AXA employees who participated in the AXA Corporate Responsibility Week

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, recently held its Corporate Responsibility Week (CR Week), an annual global event wherein employees from AXA entities all over the world come together to give their time and resources to help local charities and good causes.

True to its commitment of empowering people, hundreds of AXA employees, led by AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora, participated in the week-long series of events that took place across the country – from Metro Manila to Cebu and Davao.

(L-R) AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora and Liter of Light ambassador Illac Diaz

The seven-day celebration kicked off with a meal-packing activity to benefit 100 pregnant women in Tondo and Porac, Pampanga; followed by the pipe solar lamp-making activity headed by Liter of Light and its ambassador Illac Diaz, providing light to 100 women and families in Puerto Galera, Mindoro. 

Employees also attended disaster preparedness training, and donated blood for the target 1,000 social service patients for the surgical mission of Manila Doctors Hospital.

AXA Philippines chief human resources officer Jaspreet Kakar

AXA CR Week culminated in SOS Village Davao and Cebu where abandoned and orphaned children are cared for. Around 250 kids were treated to a family day, and high school students were given financial literacy sessions. 

To know more about AXA, visit www.axa.com.ph.

AXA Asset Master Leave a Lasting Financial Legacy

“At AXA, we want to help you start planning for an enduring financial legacy you can leave to your loved ones. With Asset Master, you can build a global portfolio of investments that will help your family keep on living well.” ~Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines president, and CEO

If you take a look at all the beautiful pieces masterpieces truly really capture my attention. Beyond their captivating work, they shared their stories from choosing to lead a life of passion to pursue and securing the life to truly what it means the life we chose and AXA believes that having the freedom and the peace of mind to live the life we chose is the key to living well.

Mr. Nico Moreno of Ibarra Watches, Ms. Janina Dizon, renowned local jeweler, and Mr. Ramon Orlina, Philippine's famous glass sculptor

Ms. Janina Dizon's Jewelry Pieces

Mr. Ramon Orlina Masterpieces

Mr. Nico Moreno's Ibarra Watches

For those who want to leave behind a lasting gift for generations to come, leading global insurer AXA presents the newest member of its growing product portfolio – Asset Master. Designed as a single-pay, investment-linked insurance plan, Asset Master allows you to build a diversified investment portfolio of local and global investments — a solid foundation on which to build your financial legacy.

AXA Leave a lasting financial legacy

The all-new US Dollar-denominated Global Dynamic Allocation Funds, exclusively offered under Asset Master, are AXA’s first volatility-managed funds designed to provide the broadest global diversification and optimized returns, with a choice of Stable, Multi-Asset, or Growth funds, depending on your risk appetite.

Mr. Rahul Hora, President & CEO

In fact, the Global Dynamic Allocation Funds are invested in five major markets around the world – Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Japan, Europe, US, and the emerging markets including Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East with over one thousand underlying securities for unparalleled access and diversification to the global markets.

Furthermore, these funds have a built-in, automatic rebalancing feature that auto-adjusts to the ever-changing market conditions to actively seek investment opportunities and to protect you from extreme market drops.

Start building your legacy with a minimum one-time investment of P100,000 and enjoy 125% guaranteed life insurance coverage for added peace of mind. Moreover, you can avail of added protection such as cash benefits in case of critical illness and accident protection to better prepare for life’s uncertainties. Lastly, by investing more, you also get reduced fees and higher guaranteed bonuses every 10th and 20th year.

With the global leadership and financial strength of AXA, secure your financial legacy by planning for it today. To know more about AXA Asset Master, talk to an AXA Financial Partner today by visiting the nearest Metrobank, PSBank or AXA Branch, or email customer.service@axa.com.ph.

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