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The Top Gifts for Your Health and Wellness Best Friend

Are you looking for the top gifts in the health and wellness world that would impress your friend or family member that has all the latest and greatest tips and tricks? Well, I've got you covered. Here is a list of some of my favorite products that enhance my health and wellness.


I don't know about you, but when I look up gift lists, I am usually unimpressed with the lists. As I scroll through each recommendation, I just ask myself "who would want this?" or "while this is cool, it just doesn't seem like the person I'm researching for." If any of these internal debates sound like you, then this blog post is for you! So, before you scour the internet for the best gifts for friends and family, here are some of the products that I use to keep my health and wellness in check.


NexusFitness InspireWear - This brand is for anyone you know or yourself who loves quotes and uplifting matras to keep themselves inspired to focus on their health and wellness. I have worked at a few different women's athletic apparel companies, and every customer that came in the store looking to reinvent their health always had the same idea in mind. They all wanted to feel confident and beautiful to inspire their workout journey. Well, this brand is that inspiration for your wellness journey.


Nexus Fitness InspireWear top and bottoms.
Nexus Fitness InspireWear top and bottoms with the quote "Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you."

I had the pleasure to speak with the owner of NexusFitness and he has an impressive resume of experience in the fitness industry. He created the company as a result of wanting to change the idea and the face of the typical "gym-goer." He stepped out on his own to help inspire those that may feel intimidated or discouraged from stepping in a gym through an apperal line that focuses on featuring uplifting and motivational quotes on each of the items to boost confidence as you dress for your day. I got the sage legging and matching bra top and love the tiny cursive writing on the leg. It's subtle. It's sweet and truly movtivating when I slip in for my day. From walking the dogs to weights and yoga in our garage, this brand not only supports movement but mental health, too.


Xero Shoes - If you know someone who is interested in sustainable and ethically sourced materials alongisde a minimalist shoe than this company is worth a look. They don't jump in on the ethical and sustainable boat for a statment, rather they value an "environmentally intelligent" approach by using less materials, acheiving a long-lasting sole (5,000 miles to be exact), and more intelligent ways. Check out more benefits of zero drop shoes 👇🏼


Wearing our new Zero Shoes
My husband captured a picture of our feet before a run over the summer. We were wearing our new Zero Shoes. We both got the Prio. It was fun to test out our Zero-Drop shoes together and go for a few miles in the summer sun!

Benefits of Natural, Minimalist, and Zero-Drop Shoes:

  1. Let Your Toes Wiggle - Xero Shoes have a wide toe box, which helps the toes spread and relax. This is their natural state. It also helps support proper posture. Good-bye heels!

  2. Allow For Movement - The shoe is incredibly flexible. You can fold and roll the shoe up! This flexibility allows the foot to move as it feels comfortable and as it intends. Your foot is able to feel the ground below, which sends feedback to your brain on how to move and respond to its stimulus. Hello to feet-brain communication!

  3. Zero-Drop - Most running shoes have anywhere from 8mm to 12mm of lift in their heel and this is designed for a specific reason. Now, I'm only going to focus on the benefits of zero-drop as I also still wear my Brook's running shoes for long-distance training here and there (I'm a fan of mixing it up!). This zero-drop makes the shoe completely flat. This allows the body to sink into it's natural running gait, aborbs the shock more naturally so the knees get a break, and your ankles strengthen. In addition to your ankles, your feet strenghten, as well.

  4. Lighter - This may be a no-brainer, but a less material = less weight. A conventional shoe weights 9-11 oz, and it's super easy to find a zero-drop less than half that weight. Perhaps you'll be the next Pre?


HealthyLine Gemstone Mats - The use of gemstones dates back to thousands of years ago to the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia as well as the Egyptians where they would wear crystals and gems to ward off illnesses, negative energy, or support a more prosperous afterlife. Additionally, Hindu and Buddhist beliefs link the healing benefits of gemstones to balancing life energy (chi or qi) and chakras. Each stone has a purpose and each color lends itself to healing one of the seven chakras.


New HealthyLine therapeutic products
There is nothing that feels better than opening up a package full of healthy products to help aid in your journey to wellness. These are some of the recent HealthyLine products I have added to my therapeutic collection!

I found HealthyLine in searching for products that use gemstones. I love the use of gemstones in healing and spiritual practices. I have worn gemstone bracelets, carried them in my pockets depending on my needs, and have used them by my bedside to aid in sleeping, dreaming, and warding off negativity. My interest in crystals spurred my search in finding a product that could provide the benefits of gemstones on a larger scale.


Benefits of HealthyLine Therapies: 

  1. Gemstones - can be incredibly grounding, can emit far infrared rays and negative ions, aids in detoxification and cleansing which is all enhanced through heat

  2. Far Infrared Rays (FIR) - relieves minor muscle and joint pain, reduces water and metals in the body, improves chronic fatigue symptoms

  3. Negative Ions - can combat airborne toxins and allergens that are found around positive ions, supports the body's ability to relax and sleep better, increases the flow of oxygen to your brain which can improve concentration and reduce headaches

  4. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) - improves blood circulation where applied, helps relieve depression symptoms, supports fewer headaches, stimulates bone recovery and nerve repair

  5. Photon Lights - supports wound recovery, improves skin and aging

  6. Magnetic Therapy - assist in pain relief, reduces minor swelling


Top Products from HealthyLine: 

  1. TAO-Mat® Small 1818 Soft InfraMat Pro® - I use this mat daily and even sleep overnight with the heat. I love the crushed gemstones and truly feel the healing benefits of the amethyst, obsidian, and tourmaline. Each stone helps detoxify, emits negative ions, and protects against negative energy. It's also a fantastic mat to travel with and use on the go. I only wish for the day-to-day use, it was larger. Pros: Heat setting is great - gets VERY warm. Packable and light to carry. Love the cover, so I can throw it in the wash. Cons: The cord is a bit cumbersome if using by the bedside. Wish it was larger.

  2. Platinum Mat™ Full 7224 Firm - Photon Advanced PEMF InfraMat Pro® - This mat is truly a full-body wellness experience and incorporates all of HealthyLine's therapies into one mat. It feels as though you have drifted away into a spa on the edge of a beautiful coast with warm, sunshine, and fresh air. This mat can reduce pain and inflammation, realigns the body to Earth's natural frequencies, cleanses your body, mind, and surroundings, and promotes overall cellular and spiritual wellness with the stones - quartz, amethyst, tourmaline, obsidian, and jade. Pros: Heat setting is great - gets VERY warm. Love the cover, so I can throw it in the wash. I adore the size and feel like I am at a spa. Cons: I would love a full blanket style, but that's a different product. The cost - it's expensive.


Earth Runners - Do you know someone that could benefit from reducing stress, improving sleep, or enhanced blood circulation? These shoes help ground you to Earth's surface while you embark on your daily adventures and wherever life takes you! They have built-in grounding technology that keeps you connected to the Earth.


Wearing Earth Runnner's on a hike in the summer
There is nothing better than hiking with your dogs in the woods, connecting with the Earth's energies, and clearing your mind.

Do you know the benefits of earthing? In a few studies from the National Library of Medicine, it is suggested to spend 30-40 minutes connected to the Earth a day to receive the benefits of earthing. I absolutely love my Earth Runner's and would recommend them to your health and wellness fanatic. They are easy to strap on and go exploring! Check out the benefits 👇🏼


The Benefits of "Rewilding" aka Earthing:

  • Reduces inflammation (one of the believed main causes of disease) by allowing "negatively charged antioxidant electrons from the Earth to enter the body and neutralize positively charged free radicals at sites of inflammation"

  • Beneficial effect on blood glucose

  • Regulates the endocrine (hormones) and nervous systems (brain, spinal cord, and nerves)

  • Improves Sleep

  • Helps reduce overall pain in the body

  • Eliminates the "ambient voltage induced on the body from common electricity power sources"

  • Increases oxygen consumption

  • Reduces feelings and effects of DOMS (Delayed On-Set Muscle Soreness)

  • Supports cardiovascular health by thinning the blood which allows more oxygen delivery to tissues

  • Can improve autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arth


Loops - Do(es) you or your friend struggle to focus on the person talking across from you when in crowds, surrounded by background noises, or simply distracted by other stimuli? Well, I do, too. I was recently introduced to Loops (not the cereal "Fruity Loops", but just Loops) to help combat this noise sensitivity and it has helped my brain from being overstimulated and thus, has avoided becoming easily exhausted.


Here are the three different types of Loops that I use to help with noise sensitivity, focusing, engaging in conversation in crowds, and sleep. Quiet Solstice - Sleep and Travel. Experience Plus - Focus. Engage - Conversations.
Here are the three different types of Loops that I use to help with noise sensitivity, focusing, engaging in conversation in crowds, and sleep. Quiet Solstice - Sleep and Travel. Experience Plus - Focus. Engage - Conversations.

The Loops that I use to Protect my Hearing: I have mentioned "fruity loops" and if this helps you remember the company Loops, then so be it. Just like the name implies, the ear plug is a circle shape that fits into the ear canal and the acoustic channel and filter helps silence background noises, so that you can focus, sleep, and/or protect your ears wherever you are. The ear plug still allows you to hear without feeling like you are under water while reducing noise sensitivity.

  1. Quiet Solstice - Sleep, Focus, Noise Sensitivity, and Travel. These ear plugs are a flexible silicone and offer 26 dB of noise reduction.

  2. Experience Plus - Music and Events, Noise Sensitivity, Focus, and Motorcycling. These ear plugs are a hypoallergenic ABS plastic and offer 18 dB of noise reduction, and come with foam ear tips and a silicone center insert that can block out an additional 5 dB.

  3. Engage - Conversations, Noise Sensitivity, and Social Gatherings. These ear plugs are glass-like design and offer 16 dB of noise reduction. You are able to hear yourself undistorted and clearer than the ear plugs that block out more sound.

I use all of these Loops for various activities from watching movies and traveling in the car to sitting at my desk and working on video and blog editing. I have found a tremendous amount of calmness in my day when I where my Loops. My mind does not fatigue as easily, I can focus on my husband's voice over the outside noises, and I can drown out other sounds that are distracting or prevent my mind to rest.


Teeki - Do you desire a brand that taps into your wild and free nature? This brand is for you. Teeki and WithLove are made and maunfactured in the US. They are designed by yogi lovers and eco-conscious fashionistas that value style, sustainability, and functionality.



Camel Pose Variation in Teeki pants
"Remember, it doesn't matter how deep into a posture you go - what matters is who you are when you get there." - Max Storm

Over the years, I have compiled quite the collection of yoga pants and workout tops. I loved teeki for wild and fun prints as well as thier commitment to the Earth. Every class that I walked in, I felt a boost of confidence and joy as I peeked in the mirror and caught a glimpse of the pants that I was wearing. If you are one for lots of color and bold prints that have a nature-related story to their design, you cannot go wrong with this brand.



I truly hope that you explore these brands for yourself and you are able to find the benefits of each one of these health and wellness products. As always, please let me know what you think! What are some other products that you are enjoying? Please share!



All my light. All my love. Namaste.

Jordan


P.S - Please note that I am a sponsored athelete with Nexus Fitness and I have joined the affiliate program with some of the products above. I have specifically chosen all of these products and to be a part of their community because I truly value the benefits of the products and how they have improved my life, healing, and health and wellness. And, I hope they do the same for you!


My Gear:

Earth Runner's - Chronos Sandle, Sunset Laces

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