Here in Australia the Christmas lights start going up as early as November, Christmas songs play in the shopping centres, Christmas activities are happening all around the city….and you are probably still doing your Christmas Shopping as we speak.
Christmas time isn’t just about gift giving. For many of us it’s about taking the essential breaks, pauses and spending relaxed moments with our partners, friends and family. It is a time of happiness and joy…with delicious food of course, and the odd little present here and there.
Personally with my often hectic schedule I rarely have time to spend hours trawling the shops just hoping a present will jump out at me perfect enough for that special someone. Then comes the battle of the the long lines, frazzled people (I have been elbowed once or twice in the mad rush).. and not to mention the bad traffic. To be honest I avoid anything that says “Westfield” like the plague this time of year.
I am sure that many people share the same view as me when it comes to shopping and that is why I have devised the perfect list of companies and products that I personally use and also recommend to my clients.
The good news is that I stock a few of the items in store at Exhale Wellness Spa, whereby you can come in for a session and choose a gift in peace in the sanctuary that I have created for everyone to unwind and let go. For the other products suggested below which are not stocked in store you can easily be purchased in the comfort of your own house and delivered straight to your door (elbows not required).
So get ready to be inspired and excited by these gift ideas as they are all sustainable, clean and ethically produced. So in purchasing these products you are not only providing the ultimate gift, you are also giving our planet a helping hand.
Stocked at Exhale Wellness
My number ONE suggestion for a gift this year is of course a toilet foot stool, aka Squatty Potty aka Step and Go.
These have been getting a lot of press lately, personally I love that healthy bowel movements are on our news feeds and topics of conversation with friends. Squatting is the new sitting, trust me, you’ll love it!
Shakti Superfood Blend by Holistic Chef
This Superfood Blend has been created by the Holistic Chef, and as stated by Shakti Grace herself, “...a product that is high vibration, it will feel clean and clear in your body and energetics”. I love this Superfood Blend because it is consciously sourced and created with the intention of formulating a blend of synergistic natural wholefoods, and therefore optimal nutrition provided in each spoonful.
This is the perfect gift for someone that is currently lacking the time to get the right amount of fruit, vegetables, all those other wonderful superfoods, and requires that much needed detox. This blend is made up of 8 alkalising ingredients with no fillers or sweeteners.
Raw Fermented Paleo Protein by Amazonia
Amazonia has a wide range of delicious and nourishing products that are all carefully crafted to improve the health and wellness of each individual.
My personal favourite is the Raw Fermented Paleo Protein Powder. One of the benefits of this protein powder is that it is vegan, sugar free, GMO, Soy & Nut Free, and therefore I can recommend it to any of my clients without coming across dietary requirements.
Also, this product has been formulated using the unique principles of fermentation with over 13 strains of probiotics and prebiotics to assist with the digestive system. The superior choice for any athlete or nutritionist out there.
During the colon hydrotherapy sessions at Exhale Wellness, I incorporate DigestZen into the massage oil from Sydney Essential Oil Company, providing my clients with a different experience. This product is marvelous as it assists in promoting digestive health, which works hand in hand with the colon hydrotherapy.
it is very important to ensure that your digestive system is performing properly (especially to assist during the time of the many Christmas feasts coming up) for food nutrient absorption, a healthy immune system, and also the detoxification of the body.
DoTerra has many other wonderful products such as essential oils that have been specifically formulated and blended to create a new standard of therapeutic-grade essential oils. I utilise these on a daily basis in my aroma diffuser to provide a sanctuary for my clients as well as at home to cleanse my space and to fill my nostrils with the wonderful scents of fennel, lemongrass, and wild orange (just to name a few).
WotNot has created such a great range for the entire family ranging from the family pet, baby, teens, and the parents such as baby wipes, facial wipes, sunscreen, and shopping bags.
At Exhale Wellness Spa, I support and encourage the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable products, which I only utilise within the shop and in my own personal life.
WotNot was born out of the development of the first environmentally friendly nappy in Australia by two mums that had young infants. The development of the nappy took off in the marketplace with a high demand for more products to be developed that are eco-friendly, high quality and using only natural ingredients,
WotNot has also developed great gift ideas that cater for her and also for the infants in the family. So if you know someone with a newborn or baby why not treat them to an environmentally friendly and and biodegradable gift pack such as ‘The NewBorn Gift Pack’ or a pamper a special lady with ‘WotNot for her gift pack’.
Not Stocked at Exhale Wellness
Eminence Organics has developed a unique range of natural skin care products that is based on the holistic approach to skin and health. All the products are made from ingredients grown in Hungary and delicately handmade in Budapest. Each ingredient has been selected specifically for their beautifying and skin-loving properties.
Eminence is based on the concept of green living, that is not only shown within the product itself, however, starts from the farming of the ingredients, harvest, green packaging, and most importantly the philosophy of the company.
When I really want to treat myself I use my Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque, which uses a combination of ingredients such as cocoa, macadamia nut oil, ginseng, and jojoba oil which leaves my skin feeling rejuvenated, supple and delightfully sweet.
If you are looking for the perfect pamper products for just about everyone (or yourself) that could do with some lovin’ for their skin then jump onto the Eminence Organics website. But be warned because you will want to buy just about every product.
Luk Beautifood
I was only introduced to this new 100% natural, toxin-free, made from food in the last couple of months, and ever since I have now been converted.
Today, there are a range of easily accessible and affordable cosmetic brands on the market, however, I have not come across another quite like Luk Beautifood. This brand encapsulates my true belief on respecting your body through “harnessing the beauty of food…nourishing your whole body with healthy food is central to cultivating your natural beauty; what you put on your body should be as nutritious and safe as what you eat” (Luk Beautifood).
Luk Beautifood is cruelty free, recyclable using sustainable packaging, toxin free, and 100% natural with each and every product from the ‘100% Pure Dark Chocolate Mascara’ to the ‘Chai Shimmer Lip Nourish’.
So be converted by this amazing range and treat it with the active nutrients found in each and every product of Luk Beautifood.
Embrace all of these sustainable, clean and ethically produced products/companies to delight your loved ones this Christmas, which they will cherish each and everyday to come.
Have a Merry Christmas from Exhale Wellness Spa
