GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s the thought that counts,” when it comes to gift giving. People nowadays are more health conscious. They enroll in different gyms and classes, or subscribe to dietary meal preparation programs. But health can take many forms and though there’s no shortage of health-related gift ideas, gifting things like running shoes, clothes and accessories, gadgets, and sports equipment can be tricky. What if they already have it? What if they prefer a different color? Or what if in a few weeks or months they’ll no longer use the said gift? This Christmas season, why not give gifts that says you actually care about the person’s health and wellness?
Below are some of our suggestions to give the gift of health.
ORGANIQUE ACAI BERRY JUICE AND FREEZE-DRIED CAPSULES
People who lead a toxic, super busy work-life lifestyle tend to experience fatigue or burn out. But with Organique Acai Berry juice and freeze-dried capsules, living healthy is now achievable and easier. One jigger of acai berry juice before breakfast and before going to sleep can help regulate hypertension, and boost the body’s immune system against toxins, free radicals, pollutants, viruses that cause chronic and degenerative diseases like diabetes and the like. While the freeze-dried capsules is packed with the best nutritional defense the body needs to give the energy, stamina, mental clarity, heart health, and memory boost that daily meals cannot fully provide. What’s more the Organique Acai Berry freezedried capsules come in new classic package design, making it easier and more convenient to bring around in your bag, purse or pocket. Take one capsule daily wherever you are and feel energized, alert and active the whole day, ready to take on the day’s challenges — including toxic deadlines.
Organique Acai Freeze-dried Capsules is available in all Mercury Drugstores nationwide.
BACKJOY SITSMART CORE LUX
Research has shown that having good posture has a host of health benefits including better balance, higher energy levels and decrease in stress. Recently, BackJoy released its newest addition to its core series, the SitSmart Core Lux. Developed to ensure ultimate comfort and evoke a luxurious feeling, the Core Lux is an embodiment of a sophisticated product design born out of the integration of elements that work to preserve the interconnectivity between proper posture and the natural body contour.
With BackJoy’s SitSmart Core Lux, it positions your body in the correct posture relieving back pain for all-day comfort. Compared to other SitSmart products, the Core Lux has a deeper and wider base with a wave-designed silicon grip to enhance traction when sitting and keeps the hips upright to enable users to maintain proper posture throughout the day.
To know more about BackJoy, visit www.backjoy.com.ph.
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Don’t discount giving a loved one a life or health insurance this holiday season. A material gift may be nice now, but it won’t help you or your beloved in the long run. But insurance will last them for years. As we grow older, a slew of health and “adulting” concerns can spring up.
Pru Life UK is a life insurance company that offers life insurance so that you can be financially secured in the future. Aside from offering life insurance, they also have personal accident, wellness, life care for critical illness, and shield packages. What’s great about Pru Life is that it helps you progress in life by serving your evolving needs.
MediCard on the other hand is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) that provides comprehensive health care program for its members including emergency care, dental, and outpatient consultation services. It is associated with over 14,000 accredited doctors, specialists and dentists; operates in more than 600 hospitals and clinics nationwide; and operates 24/7, providing a quality healthcare service to all of its members.
To know more about Pru Life UK, visit www.prulifeuk.com.ph. To know more about Medicard, visit www.medicardphils.com.
SHARK BOTTLE INSULATED WATER BOTTLE
One of the best things you can do for your health and for the health of the planet is to use reusable insulated water bottles. Shark Bottles are BPA-free, stainless steel and double-walled bottles, tumblers, and cups. What’s more if comes in different shapes, sizes, and colors and can even be personalized according to your preferences. Shark Bottles keep drink cold for up to 24 hours, and hot for up to 12 hours. While Shark cups and tumblers make hot drinks last from six to eight hours, and cold for 16 hours.