A handful of alternative medicine therapies will never go out of style. Holistic therapies like massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used and proven to improve overall well-being in humans for centuries.
While you may yawn at the thought of workouts and detoxes, you have to admire a dedicated, health-conscious person. As self-proclaimed health nuts, we know it’s not always easy for our friends and family to give us gifts we’ll like (and actually use).
We want you to be confident in your gift-giving this holiday season, so we rounded up 10 of the best gifts for health-conscious people in your life.
Chances are, your healthy friend has a slew of pills, powders and potions they take daily. And let’s face it: Vitamins and supplements aren’t cheap. Find out what your friend takes regularly (trust us – they’ll be more than happy to divulge) and buy a month’s supply of one or more. You could also get them a giftcard to their favorite supplement store so they can choose their own.
We stock a whole range of high-potency, all-natural herbal supplements, vitamins and minerals from Standard Process, MediHerb and Evergreen. Call us (805-604-0881) to learn more about our supplement lines.
Speaking of gift cards, why not try your luck with a certificate to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Erewhon, Sprouts, or any other health food stores in your area?
We’re sure your healthy friend would be thrilled at the opportunity to spend a few extra bucks in health-nut heaven.
Honestly, is there anything better? Many people adore massage therapy but neglect it as part of their self-care because they perceive it as a luxury. Really, massage can be part of the everyday person’s self-care routine.
A prepaid massage might be just the gift for your health-conscious friend. We offer a variety of massage packages with different lengths and styles. You can even buy your massage certificate online!
If your health nut loves a good read, a health-related book might be the perfect Christmas gift! Here are some of our favorites:
You can never go wrong when you gift a fitness buff new workout clothes. In fact, as a self-proclaimed fitness buff, I shop for (and wear) gym clothes more than I’d ever shop for or wear “regular” clothes. Case in point: wearing leggings as I type this.
While we can’t offer you one of these ourselves, we still think they’re a perfect gift for health freaks. There’s no one more likely to count steps, track water intake, and monitor sleep than your friend who hits the gym every day.
Our favorites are the Fitbit Versa, the Garmin Vivosmart 4, and Xiaomi Mi Band 3. If you’re going for luxury, the Apple Watch Series 4 is our premium pick.
I’m willing to bet that your healthy friend sweats a lot. Encourage them to workout even harder by getting them waterproof earbuds or headphones so they don’t have to worry about ruining them with sweat.
Our picks: Plantronics BackBeat Fit, Monster iSport Immersion, Bose SoundSport wireless headphones
If you need a gift to get healthy friends who cook a lot, spark their creativity with a cookbook full of health nut-approved recipes. Whether you need a book for someone vegan, someone paleo, or someone who eats sugar-free, we guarantee there’s something out there for you.
Our favorites are: The Dinner Plan for no-frills recipes; Eat a Little Better for delicious family-friendly meals; Healthyish for recipes that are nutritious but never boring.
Nutri-bullet, veggie spiralizer, espresso machine, food processor – you name it, it’s probably a great gift to give to someone healthy.
Does your fitness friend always complain about being sore? A foam roller or other sports recovery equipment like traction wedges, resistance bands, and self-massage tools could be just the gift he or she needs.
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