The gift of HEALTH is the ultimate gift that keeps on
giving! There are the popular choices for healthy gift giving: gym memberships,
workout wear, activity trackers, healthy cookbooks, etc., all of which can
provide great value. But if you pride yourself on finding that unique gift, you’ve
come to the right place! I offer my TOP 8 UNIQUE (and yes…some unusual) suggestions:
(It’s important to
note that these are my personal unbiased
favorites and in no way do I receive any “kick-back” for promoting certain
products.)
SLEEP SMARTER book (by
Shawn Stevenson) – There are many books that I could suggest, but this one tops
the list because quality sleep impacts
all other aspects of health – mind, body, and spirit. Poor sleep quality has
significant hormonal, metabolic, emotional, and physical consequences that will
undermine even the best of health programs. More information can be found here:
http://sleepsmarterbook.com/
JOURNAL –
Journaling is an instrumental part of my health coaching practice for many
reasons. Writing things down provides awareness and clarity, boosts
self-confidence and self-discipline, can help control emotions and stress, and increases
probability of reaching goals, among other benefits. As part of a health program,
a journal can be used for practical purposes such as keeping a food log and
tracking health habits, or for more emotional benefit, like recording gratitude
and spiritual insights. You can buy them blank or with some structured journal
prompts built in. This is one of my favorites: https://www.intelligentchange.com/collections/all/products/the-five-minute-journal
ESSENTIAL OILS –
I am not an expert on oils, nor do I sell them. And even as a holistic health
coach, I was skeptical of their effectiveness, until I tried them for myself. Whether
you diffuse, ingest, or apply topically, high quality essential oils are shown
to help with everything from allergies to snoring; digestion to headaches; moodiness
to wrinkles. The key words are HIGH QUALITY. More info can be found here: https://doterra.com/US/en or https://draxe.com/natural-remedies-category/essential-oils/
SQUATTY POTTY –
Bet you didn’t know that there is an ideal “potty posture”! The Squatty Potty
is a bathroom aid that, shall I say, helps with comfort and ease of elimination.
The obvious health benefit of elimination is removing toxins from our bodies, while
also reducing bloating and other gastrointestinal distress. And, come on…we all
just feel lighter and healthier afterward! This would make a memorable “Secret
Santa” gift! More info can be found here: https://www.squattypotty.com/
RESISTANCE BANDS –
Regular exercise is important to overall health, and strength training is a key
component to a well-rounded fitness program. Lean muscle mass not only looks
good on the outside, but also provides advantages on the inside like increased
metabolism at rest, bone health, and improved balance. Resistance bands provide
a low impact, portable, and affordable option for people of all fitness levels.
OMELET PAN – I thought
long and hard about the one kitchen item I would include here; there are many
on my list of “must-haves”! So why are omelets so ideal? EGGS are a near
perfect food, containing good fats and high quality proteins, and nearly every
vitamin and mineral our bodies need. Not only that, but they are a great
vehicle to hold other nutrition powerhouses like avocados, smoked salmon,
spinach, etc. And eat the whole egg, not just the whites. Most of the benefits
are found in the yolk. Don’t worry; studies show that the dietary cholesterol
in eggs has little impact on blood cholesterol levels.
BLUE TOOTH SPEAKER
– Optimal health includes managing our stress levels and, in my opinion, music
is one of the best ways to do so. Whether you choose soothing or upbeat; music
can have a profound effect on emotions and energy levels. And if you dance
along, you get the added benefit of burning a few calories!
THRIVE MARKET Membership–
This online, membership-based market provides the best healthy and natural
products for your home, kitchen, and body at a fraction of the cost you’d pay
at higher-priced natural markets. The best part of this gift is that for every
paid membership, Thrive market provides a free membership for a family in need.
Truly the gift that keeps giving! www.thrivemarket.com
Stay tuned for future posts about my favorite things related
to the items above like my top 10 book recommendations, my essential kitchen
tools, and my favorite Thrive Market items.
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday!
