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Modern Body has compiled a unique list of health and wellness gifts for the holidays. These products range from White Elephant ideas to stocking stuffers to the ever perplexing, hard-to-buy-for, all in the spirit of good health. We hope you find this list helpful and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!
This portable massage chair is comfy! It’s a close contender to “real”, stand-alone massage chairs, but doesn’t come with a real big price tag. It’s adjustable for different heights, has an optional heat mode, and various control settings to personalize your experience whether you want a full back and neck massage or want to focus on a certain area. It’s portable, folds up well for storage, and can be used with a variety of chairs. As a massage therapist myself, I’m pretty snooty when it comes to these types of devices, and this chair is awesome, especially for the price point. Two years and many hours later, it’s still going strong!
Pro tip - Great on its own but for those who love deep tissue massage, pair it with a Zero-Gravity Chair. This is the one I use.
This device is great for neck tension, headaches, and shoulder pain, especially related to the levator scapula muscle (the shoulder shrugging muscle). The soothing heat option is wonderful, bringing circulation to constricted areas while the device itself delivers subtle but effective traction. I still use my sufficient, RESTCLOUD Neck and Shoulder Relaxer which is a cheaper, unheated version at the office, but this cordless, heated version is a luxury! It comes in a nice box for gifting too.
Plant Therapy is one of my favorite essential oil companies. When it comes to using essential oils, quality is key. This company not only comes up with amazing blends, but they have some of the highest quality oils available at an affordable price point. Sleep-easy blends not only help you drift into dreamland but can be used to help reduce stress throughout the day. The Sleep Tight scent is a personal favorite. If somebody on your list is looking for topical support for pain relief try their Pian Support Set.
Pro tip - Great for stocking stuffers!
For the music lovers on your list, give the gift of sound healing! If you haven’t heard of it, sound healing utilizes different sound frequencies to stimulate the brain! According to Psychology Today, a study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that an hour-long meditation session with sound instruments, including singing bowls, which comprised 95% of the session, helped reduce tension, anger, fatigue, and depression while increasing a sense of spiritual well-being. Not to mention, it’s wholesome fun! Add this simple and helpful instructional book "How to Heal with Singing Bowls" to get them started.
To learn more about sound healing read the Psychology Today article here.
The Orba by Atriphon is a hand-held, electronic instrument that makes a great gift for kids and adults alike. Granted, I couldn't find any real research to back my personal belief that the Orba 2 has genuine health benefits but heck, this gadget is so dang fun, so mesmerizing and so relaxing, you can feel the stress melt away! Check it out Artiphon Orba 2 Shorts #3: Piano
This little gem should be on everyone’s “one for them, one for me” list! This neck and shoulder heating pad fits nicely around the neck and has an extra-long cord. The pad’s heating element is made of graphene which is made from graphite. That’s right, same as the old #2 pencil. This substance has some pretty amazing properties. In addition to being stronger than steel, yet extremely flexible, graphene conducts, reflects, and emits far infrared rays (FIR). FIR is hailed for improving blood circulation, reducing muscle tension, and promoting relaxation on a deeper level than traditional heat. Typically, FIR heating pads are made from precious stones like jade and tourmaline which makes them pretty costly. I own a traditional FIR heating pad, and I can’t tell the difference from this one. From my experience, FIR heat does induce a deeper sense of relaxation in the muscles and at this exceptional price point, it’s worth a try.
Great for the hard-to-buy person on your list, provided they own a Tesla. I had no idea Tesla drivers had been letting their cars drive them around for years without proper neck support! A client told me it was the reason their neck hurt so much. Apparently, it’s a thing. Proper neck support in these situations can help maintain spinal integrity and good posture, thus reducing pain, tension, and headaches. These pillows look like they came with the car, feel comfortable, and will make commuting a breeze.
An inexpensive, practical, and uncommonly useful item, the Headache Relief Cap is incredibly relieving for headaches of all types. This headache cap is a must for every household during the holidays and beyond. Use it straight from the freezer for sinus issues, allergies or puffy eyes too! My preference is to use it warm when my eyes are strained or with a headache at the temples.
If you’ve never used a weighted blanket, you may be surprised at how comforting they can be. More than just a cozy luxury, research has shown that weighted blankets can help calm anxiety and relieve insomnia. Deep Touch Pressure Therapy is the science behind these heavy-weight blankets and is similar to the body’s response to a hug or deep tissue massage. The lap-size blanket is a thoughtful gift for friends or family with dementia, anxiety, autism or insomnia. This weighted blanket comes in multiple sizes and weights, is soft and cozy, washable, and perfect for travel and those afraid to fly.
Last but not least, the Thera Cane is a fun, unique gift that is always a big steal during the White Elephant gift-giving game. Shaped like a cane with various knobs, the cane looks a little odd but is a brilliant tool for manually working knots out of muscles without straining your hands. The cane can be used to massage the entire body but is particularly useful for the upper back and neck and thus will be the most coveted White Elephant steal!
Bonus - Made in the USA!
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