Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
The Holidays are upon us and it is so much fun to give great gifts! I have put together a small list of some unique gifts to give this year. They are all from American made companies. They don't come from big box retailers or large corporations. I'm all about supporting the little guy & gal.
So check them out and let me know what you think.
Number 1... Essential oils are all the rage right now. You can use them in your bath, add them to oils, lotions, diffusers, shampoos, etc. At the very least, they smell really good. I like to mix them with coconut, almond, or safflower oil and put it directly on my skin. There are a number of companies that sell essential oils. But if you haven't checked out Mountain Rose Herbs...DO IT!!! You will love this website and this company. Here is the link https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/natural-body-products They sell much more than essential oils. Here is where I get all of my tea from. You'll find all kinds of goodies on this website.
Number 2... Triphala. I have done a couple of posts and videos on the amazing benefits of triphala. It is a secret little gem in the world of herbs. Not many people here are familiar with it. Triphala is a traditional trio of herbs that has been used in ayurveda for thousands of years. It stems from India. It is commonly used as a bowel tonic. It aids in digestion and weight loss. I order it in a powder form and drink it as a tea to help cleanse my intestines. This is especially good after the holidays, to help us cleanse out all of the heavy foods that we've eaten. I also mix a little of it with water and coconut oil and use it to exfoliate my face. It leaves my skin smoother & softer than any mask or store bought product I have ever bought. I order my triphala from a company called Banyan Botanicals. Here is the link www.banyanbotanicals.com Here you can also read articles on the origins, benefits, & uses of triphala.
Number 3... Let's think bigger. Our health is not the only thing to consider. This gift makes us think about the health of the planet. Growing up next to the ocean and being a Navy family, it makes me so sad to see images of our oceans littered in plastic. If you haven't heard about 4Ocean, please google them. They are an awesome company. For every bracelet purchased, they are able to take 20 lbs of trash out of our oceans. Their bracelets are made from the recycled plastic they collect from the ocean. I've already bought one for each of my kids. OOOO...wait...No... I mean Santa has already delivered them to my kids. They will be under the tree this year. https://4ocean.com/pages/our-story
Number 4...Lastly, this gift will get any fitness enthusiast going. SPRI has some amazing exercise gadgets that will get anyone out of a fitness rut. SPRI has a lot of products. But this band is my new favorite. You strap it on just below your knees and it will take your squats and lunges to a whole new level. Plus it's fun to use...! Woo Hoo! Click the link to see their holiday sales.
Have a great Holiday guys! Buy small. Buy Local. Stay healthy and fit. Much love & namaste.
Sabrina is a health coach & fitness instructor
with 20 years experience. She is the creator of
the 8 week transformation bootcamp. You can
learn more at ayurvedacoach.org