Arbor Day, that annual celebration of trees, is this Friday, April 27. Odds are you haven’t done much to mark the occasion since your grade-school days, when you might have brought home a seedling in a milk carton or planted a tree on the playground – but there are so many meaningful ways to make…Read More

Here at Actifirm, we think exfoliation is one of the most important things you can do for your skin – evidenced in our signature Z-Peel, as well as our many cleansers and moisturizers with exfoliating benefits. If you’re skipping this vital step, it means you’re missing out on your best, most beautiful skin. Exfoliators work…Read More

Aromatherapy has been practiced in various forms for thousands of years, although the modern term didn’t appear until the 1900s. The ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Indians held essential oils in high esteem, and some recent research is showing that they may have been on to something. First, let’s define aromatherapy – the use of…Read More

It’s said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away – and it turns out that walking may have a similar effect. Along with expected benefits like weight loss and improved cardiovascular health, here are just a few reasons why you should be walking more: Walking boosts immune function. A study of more than…Read More

Have you ever gone under the needle? We don’t mean vaccinations or tattoos – we’re talking about acupuncture, the ancient Chinese medicine tradition that’s been practiced for thousands of years. Today, the practice is still used around the world with an aim to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease, as well as improve overall health. Here…Read More