10 Gifts for a Holiday Health Nut
It’s two weeks until Christmas and you still haven’t gotten all of your gifts together…DON’T SWEAT. We’ve got some ideas for you…
Do you have a health nut in your life? Someone who loves their early-morning yoga class more than a cup of coffee? Or someone who gets excited at the thought of going grocery shopping at Whole Foods? If the answer is yes, then we’ve got a list of 10 gifts that might just make this month’s holiday extra special for them. After all, it’s the season of giving, and you want to make sure that you give gifts that are meaningful and suitable for each special someone, right?
Here’s the scoop: each of the gifts below have been highlighted by some of our favorite wellness platforms as top gifts for the 2018 health nut – some of them are stocking stuffers, and others will be great for wrapping and placing underneath the tree. We’re so excited to share them with you and can’t wait to hear what you end up giving!
10 Gifts for a Holiday Health Nut
1. Happy Light
Could someone that you know benefit from light therapy? Light therapy can treat Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression and anxiety by giving off a bright light that mimics natural outdoor light; and is thought to directly affect brain chemicals.
We love this Verilux Happy Light – which gives off LED, UV-Free, Full-Spectrum light at 10,000 lux (the recommended light level intensity for light therapy). The light costs around $45 and is perfect for placing on a desk, bedside table or countertop.
2. Yoga Mat Carrier
Nothing is worse than trying to juggle all of your belongings on your way into a yoga class. Envision slipping your yoga mat into a chic carrier that is made from recycled water bottles and easily slings over your shoulder instead of trying to carry it in your arms along with everything else.
Manduka’s Journey On Commuter Yoga Mat Strap is exactly what the yogi in your life needs. Available on Amazon, this strap is available in a few select colors and is sustainably-made, absorbent and soft!
3. Jade Roller for Face
Chances are, if you’re over 35 years old, then you’re likely interested in anything that prevents or halts aging… Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Jade Roller helps you reclaim your youthful glow by smoothing wrinkles, increasing blood flow and helping to detoxify the skin. Additionally, when the jade roller is used, it helps increase the energy within your body by slowing the process of cell aging. Place the roller in the fridge or freezer overnight and then use daily underneath the eyes, along the jaw line or on the forehead.
Try the original Jade Roller from Suprance, which is 100% natural and carefully hand-made.
4. ClassPass Gift Card
Do you know someone who loves exploring new workout studios? Or, better yet, someone who is just now stepping into the fitness world and on the hunt for their new-found fitness obsession? Gift this person a ClassPass gift card – which will allow them to explore and try out a variety of fitness studios all across their city. Suggested cards come in $50 or $100 amounts, but you can also choose your own!
5. Hidrate Spark Water Bottle
For many of us, it’s hard to remember to drink water throughout the day…until we’re thirsty that is.
Unfortunately, we’re not supposed to ever feel thirsty! When we’re thirsty, it’s already too late – our body is dehydrated; and then we just have to work our way back to a hydrated state from there.
With the Hidrate Spark Water Bottle, you won’t forget to meet your daily hydration goals because the water bottle reminds you! In connection with an app on your phone, the bottle glows to remind you to drink. It also tracks and syncs with other fitness trackers and is wireless, dishwasher safe and BPA-free. Gift this!
6. Motiv Ring Fitness, Sleep and Heart Rate Tracker
Who is hoping for a fitness tracker this Christmas? Instead of heading towards the usual FitBit or Garmin watch – try the Motiv Ring, which is thinner than two nickels, weighs less than a Penny, and yet has tons of features packed into it! The device tracks steps, heart rate, calories burned and sleep. It uses your movement and heart rate data to determine how much your activity and sleep contribute to your overall health. Plus – it’s small and not bulky like other activity trackers that you wear on your wrist.
In the motive app, you can set your weekly goal and it will automatically detect and track your activity. The app will adjust your goal based on your daily progress, kind of like rollover minutes, and then it displays your activity, sleep and resting heart rate.
7. Kombucha Brewing Kit
Have you been to a bar recently where Kombucha is an on-tap option? The probiotic brew is trending like crazy! Why not gift a kombucha-lover with a kit to make their own?
The Kombucha Brewing Kit from The Kombucha Shop includes all of the essentials needed to start brewing, along with the kombucha culture and equipment you need to keep going! Shop online here.
8. Amy Garden Heavy Weighted Blanket
This weighted blanket weighs about 15 lbs and is the ideal gift for someone who struggles with insomnia, anxiety or stress.
Weighted blankets are engineered to relax the nervous system by simulating the feeling of being held or hugged. This increases serotonin and melatonin levels and decreases cortisol levels—improving your mood and promoting restful sleep at the same time!
Shop the weighted blanket here!
9. AeroGarden Countertop Garden & Gourmet Herbs Seed Kit
Is there someone in your life that loves to use fresh herbs in their cooking but struggles to keep their plants alive once the weather gets cold? Fortunately, this countertop garden features LED grow lights + a system that reminds you when to feed and water the plants. The set also includes basil, parsley, dill, mint, thyme and Thai basil! The garden runs at about $130 and is available on Amazon.
10. Calm Meditation Subscription
A holiday gift doesn’t have to be tangible, you know…
Meditation is shown to increase sense of well-being, decrease anxiety and depression and help with common issues like insomnia, mood irregularity, fatigue and stress. This year, gift a special health nut with a one-year subscription of Calm, which is one of our favorite meditation apps. We guarantee that ANYONE would benefit from this one!
We hope the list above gives you some ideas from the healthy people in your life! Let us know what you end up gifting; and from all of us here at Nest Health Connections – happy holidays!
Nest Health Connections
Nest Health Connections is a corporate wellness company revolutionizing health and happiness in the workplace. We create holistic customized wellness programs for employers and their employees.
