Holiday Gift Guide

It’s hard to believe its that time of year again. We love the idea of giving the gift of health (or to put on your wish list) during the holiday season, or any time of year.

So without further ado, here we go:

Red light/near-infrared light
We plan to write a more detailed post about red and infrared light therapy in the near future, but if you haven’t heard of this amazing therapy, it is something to look into.

There are now over 3,000 peer-reviewed scientific studies showing incredible health and anti-aging benefits of red light therapy and near-infrared light therapy. The list of what these lights can do is pretty amazing and extensive. We have seen research that these lights can help:

• Fight skin aging, wrinkles
• Decrease fat, chronic inflammation and pain
• Combat hair loss
• Speed up wound/injury healing
• Combat some autoimmune conditions and improve hormonal health
• Optimize brain function and mood
• Overcome fatigue and improve energy levels

Most research showing benefits of red light and near-infrared light use wavelengths in the ranges of 630-680nm and 800-880nm, so if this is something you want to do, it is important to look for lights that are in those ranges.

While there are a wide range of options out there at a wide range of prices (anywhere from a single light for about $30 to a full body panel for $2k+) we did some research before investing. We found this one to be a great option. (We like the BQ60 model). It got great reviews and is much more affordable than other similar models out there. It comes with goggles to protect your eyes (the light is extremely bright), has a stand so you can put it on a desk or a table, and also has a hanging kit so you can hang it from your door. Use coupon code rlight5 for 5% off.

Adjustable dumbbells
Since many of us are exercising from home more, we are looking for more “tools” to add to our home gyms. We both tend to be home exercisers and love anything that makes it easier.

Since we know the importance of weight training for bone health (and overall health), having something that doesn’t take up too much space is a great option. We love this compact set of adjustable dumbbells that you can grow with your abilities. They hardly take up any space and are so easy to adjust.

Instant Pot
This has been on our list for many years in a row now. This has literally been life changing as we rely on our Instant Pots several times a week. There are so many ways to use it and once you turn it on, you can go exercise or meditate or read our blog 😉. It’s almost like having your own sous chef doing the work for you.

Dry Farm Wines
These wines are high quality natural wines from small family farms and are all additive free. In addition they are lab tested for purity (unheard of!). In addition they are sugar free (<0.15g/glass) and contain lower concentration of alcohol (<12.5%).

Customizable Essential Skin Care
We are big fans of this skin care set. It is a great for supporting our skin as we get older. It has anti-aging properties and helps keep your skin feeling and looking young, healthy, and gorgeous by maximizing the natural power of essential oils. It includes cutting-edge technologies that complement the careful selection of Certified Pure Tested Grade essential oils added in generous proportions to each product. Who doesn’t want to target the visible appearance of aging? Note that purchasing through this link allows you to get this and all their products at a 25% discount for the next year.

5 Min Journal
This gem of a journal takes only 5 minutes of your day but is SUCH a powerful tool to help you feel grounded and positive. Each page starts with a daily quote and then includes a handful of simple prompts with space for your answers.

The prompts help you with gratitude, planning your day, and acknowledging positive things in your life. The 5-minute journal has been proven to elevate happiness and productivity. What a great way to start the brand new year 🙂

Jade Yoga Mats 
These environmentally friendly, (non slippery) yoga mats are made from rubber trees (a renewable resource) grown in the US, in compliance with U.S. environmental laws.

They contain no PVCs – which qualifies them as “green” and non-toxic. What’s also cool is that they plant a tree for every mat sold, AND give a portion of their sales to community and global causes and organizations, so they are always giving back. Check out their harmony mats – they have gorgeous colors too.

Hydration!

Give the gift of hydration with this 32oz water bottle. This has everything you need to stay hydrated, including a strainer to infuse fruit or herbs into the water, a time marker – to help keep track, made from glass (nontoxic) and a wide opening, making it easy to clean.

Protect your eyes!
We found these blue light blocking glasses and they have become a favorite. Stephanie originally got them for her son for remote learning (so much screen time, ugh). However, she liked them so much she got a few sets for herself – one set of readers and one set with 0 magnification for watching tv.
The glasses are amber tinted and cut down on screen glare noticeably. Keep in mind, blue light interferes with melatonin production, so wearing blue light blocking glasses in the evening can help promote better sleep.

That’s a wrap! Have a healthy, happy holiday and safe New Year.