These days, being health-conscious doesn't just mean taking the stairs instead of the elevator. It also means examining what we put in and on our bodies. Modern life is rife with environmental toxins, but more and more people want to be smart and choose safer alternatives. Sometimes, the safer choice comes at a premium so the health-conscious among your loved ones will truly appreciate gifts that have their health and well-being in mind. Here are PracticalMommy's favorites.
1) Dagoba Organic Chocolate New Moon Bar ($32.00/box of 12): Great news! The cocoa phenols in dark chocolate can actually lower blood pressure, and dark chocolate itself is a potent anti-oxidant. Show that special someone you really care with a token for the spirit and the body this season.
2) Balm Balm Rose Geranium Face Balm ($12.00): Winter can be really harsh on skin. This rose geranium face balm not only quenches thirsty skin but is also Soil Association Certified Organic. For your loved ones with extremely dry complexions, gift that post-facial feeling with this gentle and petroleum-free face balm.
3) ToeSox Yoga/Pilates Toe Socks, Organic Cotton ($13.50-$15.00): Do you have a yoga and/or pilates enthusiast on your list? Here's a great stocking stuffer to keep their tootsies toasty while still giving them a firm grip on the mat.
4) Organic Tea ($15.00): Indulge the tea-loving aficionados on your list with this beautifully packaged boxed set of organic teas. Each silken tea pouch is filled with tea varieties including Organic Earl Grey, Organic Green Dragon, Organic Spring Jasmine, Organic Detox Infusion and Organic African Nectar. Infuse their mornings with this thoughtful, healthful and beautiful gift.
5) MARRIKAS Pure Silk Travel Pillow ($16.00): There is no reason for the road warrior in your life to compromise on cleanliness or luxury. Give them a sweet spot to lay their head for car and plane rides. Your traveler can sleep soundly and not have to worry about sharing germs with everyone else.
6) Personal Toothbrush Sanitizer ($20.00): I'll bet you didn't know that your humid travel toothbrush case is not unlike a petri dish of bacteria! This sanitizer uses UV radiation and ozone to eliminate the germs and bacteria that otherwise make its way directly from your toothbrush into your mouth. It's a practical gift for friends and family on the go.
7) Thermos Fashion Travel Tumbler ($20.00): Unfortunately, those convenient plastic lexan bottles made with polycarbonate plastics may leach Bisphenol A. BPA is a xenoestrogen, a known endocrine disruptor, meaning it disturbs the hormonal messaging in our bodies, leading to breast and uterine cancer in women and decreased testosterone levels in men. It is particularly devastating to babies and young children. BPA has even been linked to insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes. Switch out those plastic bottles with stainless steel. This one from Thermos is safe and stylish!
8) Plane Sheets ($13.00): If sharing sheets with other airline passengers gives your loved one insomnia, then give the gift of a clean sleep while flying. Plane sheets are an affordable and portable solution. They come in a variety of prints and are sized to fit both Coach and First Class seats. Buy them as gifts and for yourself!
9) Ribbed Bamboo Hand Towels ($27.50): These lush towels are made from bamboo, which thrives naturally without the use of pesticides, and are naturally anti-bacterial due to a bacteriostasis bio-agent. After using anti-bacterial hand soap, wipe hands dry with your anti-bacterial towels!
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