Nutrition Health Month: Healthier Alternatives to Common Processed Foods
There’s been a lot of talk lately about reducing our intake of processed foods. Since March is Nutrition Health Month, we’d like to help you think about your diet and how you can improve your overall health, well-being, and mood by learning how to discern which processed foods are okay versus those that are unhealthy. […]
Resveratrol Heart Health Support: Enjoy the Health Benefits of Grapes Without Drinking Wine
February is all about hearts. Valentine’s Day, love and hearts. It’s actually Heart Health Awareness month, too, and we’d like to devote this EffiHealth blog to tell you how you can get all the health benefits for your heart (and more) from grapes without drinking a drop of wine. Wait a minute— what about all […]
New Year Goal Setting: Start the Year with a Commitment to Health
Start the Year with a Commitment to Health The golden rules to New Year goal setting & executing on your New Year’s health goals: 1. Set goals instead of resolutions, and then break them down into micro-goals.2. Be consistent.3. Take control in the kitchen.4. Enlist a friend to engage in a similar goal, and hold […]
10 Cholesterol Lowering Tips For Supporting Heart Health During The Holidays
Mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey, stuffing, eggnog and pecan pie, oh my! Holiday menus are scrumptious, but they’re also filled with an overload of butter, sugar, calories, and cholesterol. A typical holiday meal can contribute 300 milligrams of cholesterol to your day1 (depending on portion size), and it’s recommended that we eat no more than 200 […]
13 Important Skin Health Tips You Need To Know
November is Healthy Skin Awareness Month, and is just the right time to rev up your winter skin care ritual in order to protect the largest organ in your body with important skin health tips. Here’s why: skin is a waterproof shield that prevents loss of moisture. It insulates the body from temperature fluctuations, foreign […]
Two Herbal Extracts That Can Help Boost Your Bone & Joint Health!
October 12-20 is Bone and Joint Health National Action Week, and we’d like to share tips and new insights into what you can do to make a difference in your bone and joint health. You’ve heard it before. The major contributors to joint problems are: inflammation, wear and tear on the joints, obesity, repetitive stress, […]
What Every Man Needs to Know About His Prostate Health
Did you know that if you’re a man living in the United States it’s almost inevitable that you’ll eventually have to face prostate problems? It’s important to learn about prostate health and ways to support it no matter your age. September is Prostate Health Awareness Month and we want to point out how to support […]
How To Support Healthy Lipids With a Few Lifestyle Changes
Lipids are fatty compounds that are part of your cell membranes. They help cells maintain structure, help move and store energy, and absorb vitamins and make hormones. They also help control what goes in and out of your cells. Are Lipids That Same As Fats? Not exactly. Lipids are often used to mean fats, but […]
Unlock The Secrets To Better Eye Health: 10 Eye Health Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed!
The Best Ways to Protect Your Eye Health You’ve heard the saying that your eyes are the windows to the soul. They are also the windows to your health. July is Healthy Vision Month, and we implore you to schedule your annual eye exam today and learn about eye health tips. Here’s why: An estimated […]
