Get amped up to bust a move and build a dream as Nattural Quality Corporation (NQC), the Filipino herbal supplement company behind Ampalaya Plus, invites you to dance for a cause on TikTok through the “AMP UP Dance Challenge” (ampup.ampalayaplus.com).
In partnership with Christian radio station Radio Veritas, the latest online craze promotes holistic well-being while providing students with educational tools during this challenging era of alternative learning. The project features a special jingle that carries the message “health is wealth,” which aims to inspire the whole family to take control of their health beginning with proper diet and regular exercise.
“The AMP UP Dance Challenge hopes to raise awareness among the youth about their vulnerability to diseases, particularly diabetes, through an engaging and collaborative activity for them and the older members of the household,” said Benson Sian, founder and CEO of Nattural Quality Corporation. “Their video entries to this online challenge will also serve as a lasting record of their bonding moments during this time of the pandemic.”
Aside from keeping people grooving and moving, the AMP Up Dance Challenge doubles as social advocacy that helps students receive educational tools for their blended education needs in this time of a pandemic. Championed by celebrity ambassadors RJ Agustin, Kristof Garcia, and Sisi Rondina, the challenge welcomes all students and family members for a chance to win an educational tablet for their own use or for donation to a beneficiary of their choice.
To qualify, a member of a group must upload the video on their Tiktok public account performing the official AMP UP dance steps. Along with the caption and hashtag #AmpalayaPlusDanceUp, mention the name of the school to complete the entry. Once uploaded, the group representative must also send a copy of the video via direct message to the Ampalaya Plus FB page.
Winners will be officially announced on the 3rd week of December.
The AMP UP Dance Challenge underscores the value of proper diet and exercise, especially against diabetes. According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas, the disease accounted for 4.2 million deaths last year and was responsible for 10% of the global total health expenditure on healthcare at $760 billion. Despite the staggering figures, 1 in 11 adults aged 20-79 have diabetes, while 1 in 2 adults who have it remain undiagnosed.
Tagged as “Nature’s Wonder Superfood for Diabetes,” Ampalaya Plus can help manage high blood sugar levels naturally. The natural dietary food supplement contains three of nature’s most potent wonder herbs, namely, bitter gourd (ampalaya), Lagerstroemia speciosa (banaba), and turmeric (luyang dilaw).
Ampalaya is among the 10 medicinal plants promoted by the Philippine Department of Health that help maintain blood sugar levels. Meanwhile, studies show that banaba contains corosolic acid, which has numerous anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties. Lastly, turmeric, or the “Golden Spice,” has been traditionally used in ancient medicine for its numerous health benefits.
For more details on Ampalaya Plus and NQC, visit gonatural.com.ph. To know more about the AMP UP Dance Challenge, from the video tutorial of the dance moves to the full mechanics of the contest, go to ampup.ampayalaplus.com.
