It's certainly a cliché, but nevertheless true, that you don't have anything if you don't have your health. The implications of this are huge. Since the human body doesn't have a magical reset switch, how you work, how you play and even how you sleep are all important to living a long and vigorous life.
Luckily, there are a couple of tools available to make all this a little easier. Whether you're looking for a gift to boost energy levels, improve the state of mind, or even to look better without using artificial cosmetics, something you'll find here is bound to be of help.
Have you ever stood in a supermarket aisle looking at toothbrushes, wondering how there can possibly be so many types that all look essentially the same? These, by contrast, are better for the environment and therefore make great gifts.
Considering how many different exercises kettlebells are used for, it’s not surprising that a full set of these weights costs a pretty penny. You can still have a fully-equipped home gym for less, though, buy buying smart.
For less than the price of a bottle of prescription painkillers, you can get this holistic alternative for daily use. Is it effective? The consensus seems to be “yes”. Comfortable? Not so much.
Though you may not be aware of it at the time, your desk really can hurt you if it doesn’t support your elbows at a natural height. This gadget offers a simple solution and really doesn’t cost that much.
A great gift for hikers, outdoor workers and chilly grandmas alike, these electrically powered insoles apply heat directly to the body parts that are often the first to get cold. Despite a slightly awkward design, they’re also surprisingly comfortable.
Toner is meant to deep-clean your skin, but cheap products often end up doing more harm than good. Thayers, by contrast, uses primarily natural ingredients, doesn’t cause dryness and leaves no unwanted sheen or smell behind.
To someone who’s never experienced orange or purple, simply seeing the world in its true colors can be a magical experience. It’s no exaggeration to say that many people who’ve received these glasses as a gift have shed tears of joy.
Many people need to have immediate access to medicine when they’re struck by some kind of misfortune. Always remembering to keep it with you can be a pain – what you need is a container that always goes with you.
Our understanding of the brain and its diseases is still woefully inadequate. Treatment keeps improving, though, including the a couple of potentially revolutionary techniques.
Many people enjoy foot massages, but there isn’t always someone around to give you one. Once you have this machine, you can get a relaxing massage anytime you want to. This will make a great gift for anyone who’s constantly stressed.
Light therapy may seem like a weird idea, but it’s been proven to work: having the right kind of illumination around you actually makes you happier and more focused. This gadget does exactly that, and is highly portable to boot.
You can keep herbs fresh by storing them in glasses of water, which will keep them crispy and green for about three times as long. This works well enough, but these containers let you do it a lot less messily.
If you know someone with arthritis, carpal tunnel or any kind of chronic hand pain, this really is the gift that will keep on giving. Comfortable enough to wear all day, they work by improving blood circulation.
Chronic stress doesn’t just lead to painful muscular tension, it can be downright lethal if left unchecked. Luckily, there are a couple of things you can do to improve such a situation, whether in your own life or by giving this stylish yet effective massager as a gift.
Fitness trackers are helping people all over the world stay fit and healthy. This budget choice from Letscom is a stylish way for anyone to keep track of their exercise progress, ensuring you’re getting the workout you need.
There’s not really much to distinguish one yoga mat from another, but the beautiful designs printed on these, along with their generally high quality, make them perfect as gifts.
With demand for matcha skyrocketing, picking a good brand is often a hit-or-miss affair. If you love tea and know something about matcha preparation, though, Jade Leaf will hit the spot as long as you’re willing to pay their prices.
Pills can help a little with lower back pain, but unless you address its cause the problem will only get worse. This funny-looking chair can improve your posture habits when it comes to something you spend many hours doing each day: sitting.
Teabags have a lot going for them, chief among those their convenience. The variety they can offer you is limited, though, and there’s no easy way to vary the strength of the brew they produce. Isn’t it time for you to try loose leaf tea?
What really is the fastest, safest way of improving your race times? According to these three authors, all of who are respected figures in the world of running, the answer lies in training harder, but less frequently than most marathoners think.
Whether thinking about workout supplements or liquid meals for when you’re on the go, you don’t need to settle for lumpy results. Shaking on its own, as you probably know, doesn’t really work with a full bottle, but this one-of-a-kind system mixes like a champ.
If you don’t think of skipping rope as a serious exercise, you probably just haven’t tried it with a speed rope yet. Ergonomic handles and a weighted cord make it possible to go much faster, burning an impressive number of calories in the process.
Blue light prevents the “sleepy” hormone from being produced in your brain, which keeps you awake for longer. These glasses block almost all blue and ultraviolet light, but they don’t distort the color balance too much.
While most bath salts are formulated mainly to smell nice, Minera focuses on providing a mineral-rich bathing experience. Taken from the Dead Sea, it’s subject to only a minimum of processing.
If you look up the symptoms of a rash, a runny nose, or a headache, this book will tell you the worst conditions this could possibly be a sign of. Once you’ve done this a few times and remain alive and kicking, the fear gets sucked out of this process.
International flights will probably never be all that comfortable, but this pillow has at least made sleeping a whole lot easier. Economy class travelers will appreciate the way it supports their head.
A good gift for health minded coffee freaks. These French roast coffee cups are infused with essential vitamins so you can feed your brain more of what it needs, just by sticking to your morning routine.
This smart personal air purifier runs very quietly and adjusts its flow rate depending on air quality. Best of all is its size, though, which makes it a great gift for the health conscious traveler.
This is for people with posture difficulties. It’s kind of like a bra for your shoulders – when your posture isn’t optimal, it places pressure on your back or chest, reminding you to straighten up.
Guayusa tea is known for its superior quality. It’s not bitter at all and can readily be combined with ingredients like honey, lemon juice, and rosemary. It also raises your energy levels.
There are various techniques to deal with stress, but what if you don’t even know where to start? That’s where this stress management tracker comes in. The perfect gift for workaholics who tend to forget about their health.
Want to transmit your interest in meditation to someone? With Muse 2, even those who are simply not good at meditation the first, third or thirtieth time, will be convinced. The device will remind them to relax when they’re veering off course.
Not everyone knows this, but most skilled cooks have not one but several kinds of vinegar and flour in their kitchens. This Himalayan pink salt is a good addition to their kitchen as well.
With so much nonsense available online regarding “health foods”, how much of this is hype? Is yerba mate really that good for you? It can elevate your mental and physical energy levels without straining your heart, so in our opinion, the answer is yes.