What to put under the tree: 10 gifts for those who follow the health
Despite the festive euphoria, Many people do not feel well in the winter. Some are constantly cold, others are hampered by a decrease in activity and overeating. Constant darkness outside the window also does not add positive emotions, and any malaise can be taken as a sign of something serious. We chose gifts for those who are concerned about their health and want to be more active - or simply for those who need to warm up.
* With a marked loss of strength and suspicion of seasonal affective disorder (also called "seasonal depression"), we recommend that you contact a specialist and not self-medicate.
OLGA LUKINSKAYA
The book about evidence-based medicine "Patient reasonable"
If you are tired of explaining to a friend or relative that a dropper is not a treatment, there is no dysbacteriosis, and don’t need blood donation before vaccinations, present them a book: the printed word may be more authoritative and will finally help to listen. Our author and expert Alexei Vodovozov in his book "Patient Reasonable" talks about the frequent tricks of charlatans who promise "the diagnosis of the whole body in an hour." It is also worth reading “Neither a wallet nor a life”, where methods of alternative medicine are debunked, and books by pediatricians Fyodor Katasonov and Sergey Butriy will be a useful gift for parents of young children.
199 rub.
Thermos thermos
If in the city, freezing, you can always go to a coffee shop, then for walks through the winter park or forest a thermos is simply necessary. It also comes in handy at the rink: although it’s usually not cold in movement, hands, feet and face can still freeze in cold weather. Hot tea, coffee or mulled wine will not replace the underwear and warm socks, but will help to warm up and improve your mood.
3999 rub.
Non-contact thermometer Medisana FTN
Infrared thermometer, which is enough to bring to the skin without touching, is a great gift for those who have children, who fear every cold or just love gadgets. One second is enough for measurement. Recall that the normal body temperature does not have to be equal to 36.6 - the normal range ranges from 36.1 to 37.2 degrees and even wider.
3270 rub.
ASOS Warmer Cover
Pharmacy rubber tank for hot water is transformed, if you put on it a beautiful cover - for example, like a knitted sweater or a plush dog (it should be cool to hug). ASOS came up with a festive ornament kit and a pair of socks — something for a Christmas comedy marathon on the couch.
£8
Gamago Adhesives
There was a whole discussion on Reddit about why a child stops crying, if you stick a scratch with a plaster - either the placebo effect works, or it helps not to see the wound, or the action itself distracts attention. Whatever it was, we consider the multi-colored patches to be underestimated as a gift to others or to ourselves, especially since the choice is practically unlimited. We found patches with bacon, Munch's "Scream" or completely covered in glitter - you can even come up with New Year's makeup.
$9
Insurance
If you feel that it is time for parents to come to grips with their health - give them a voluntary medical insurance policy. Just learn in advance what services clinics are covered, and read reviews about them: unfortunately, evidence-based medicine is not practiced everywhere.
from 17 000 rub.
Kitchen fixbody scales
We do not insist on the calculation of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and calories and do not support sitting on diets - and we recommend scales to those who want to start cooking according to recipes. In addition, with their help, you can better understand how you eat and make the diet more balanced - for example, check whether you eat the recommended 600-800 grams of vegetables, fruits and berries a day.
$11
Activity Tracker Xiaomi Mi Band 3
The pedometer really makes you move more: it becomes interesting to track your activity and measure the number of steps you need to get to the subway, the nearest supermarket or pharmacy. There are also built-in trackers in smartphones, but a bracelet with a good screen and simple controls can be a great gift for those who want to move more in the new year.
2990 rub.
Individual insoles
Insoles, made with regard to the anatomy of the feet and the load on them, make any shoes comfortable, which means they allow you to walk longer without getting tired. Separate insoles for sneakers, shoes and shoes will be expensive, but it’s still worth making one pair for the most often wearable shoes, especially since it will last for years.
from 6600 rub.
Subscribe to Headspace
Many still imagine meditation as something esoteric (and someone really finds the spiritual side in it), but we suggest considering it as a way to switch, to distract from work, reduce stress, and at the same time give your eyes a few minutes rest from gadgets . The application for directional meditation is a useful gift for yourself or a person who is at a distance that does not allow physically giving gifts. Right now, a one-year Headspace subscription can be purchased at a 40% discount.
$44
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