Mardy asked me to make some suggestions for holiday shopping in 2010 that supports health, so posted this at that time, but these gift ideas go year-round. There are a number of excellent books listed here on the Lumigrate site- I'm especially interested in Dierdre Rawlings book "Foods That Help Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia" and "FybroWhyalgia" by Sue Ingebretson.
She wanted me to include some USANA products that would make great gifts, too. I posted some ideas here and on my website at http://robinthomas.usana.com [1]
Give the Gift of Health this Holiday Season
Gift ideas for your family and friends that keep them healthy, and don't drag them down: here are some great stocking stuffers- multipaks can be broken down for sharing the joy
[2] Booster C 600™ [2]
A delicious lemon-berry flavored powder that can be taken straight or mixed with water, Booster C 600 comes in convenient single-serving stick packs, so they are easy to use for people on-the-go.
What Makes It Different?
What sets Booster C 600 apart from other immunity supplements on the market is its special blend of immunity-supporting ingredients. Not only does it contain zinc, echinacea, and elderberry, but it also includes USANA’s own proprietary vitamin C supplement Poly C ®
An irresistible chocolate bar that is incredibly good for you.
Healthy heart product*
12 g of protein
3 g of fiber
Low glycemic
A low-glycemic score provides a more sustainable source of energy compared to high sugar snacks.*
Bars / Box: 12
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Limited-Edition—Includes Energizing Shower Gel with pump & Intensive Hand Therapy in a sink caddy
This energizing, soap-free cleanser purifies your skin as it softens and hydrates. Wash away impurities to reveal healthy-looking skin that feels clean, refined, and revitalized. And the tangerine fragrance will make you look forward to your morning shower.
The shower gel and hand lotion are also available separately
This energizing, soap-free cleanser purifies your skin as it softens and hydrates. Wash away impurities to reveal healthy-looking skin that feels clean, refined, and revitalized. And the tangerine fragrance will make you look forward to your morning shower.
Intensive Hand Therapy
[8]Rejuvenate your hands with an intense moisture treatment. This beneficial crème counteracts harsh environmental elements as it infuses dry, cracked skin with powerful moisturizing and soothing ingredients, including aloe, beeswax, and soy. Deeply hydrates and renews youthful suppleness while enveloping the senses with the calming scent of lavender.
Pamper your body from head-to-toe with this luxurious, lightly scented body lotion that leaves your skin feeling hydrated and incredibly soft. Proteo-C™ and Proflavanol-T™ nourish your skin as emollient-rich shea butter and Ceramide 3 soothe, firm, and replenish essential moisture. This whole-body treat gives your skin a youthful, radiant appearance without ever feeling heavy or greasy.
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Wishing you Happy Healthy Gifting year round!
Robin
I encourage others to share healthy gift ideas. Mariluz Fontanez has posted a great article on making unique and individual essential oil perfumes. I'm sure you all have more ideas, too.
Robin started contributing to Lumigrate in August 2010. "Meet Robin Thomas", a topic in our biographies/vitae forum is at http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/meet-robin-thomas [12] to read all about her journey, which was greatly influenced by the need to help solve her youngest son's significant health challenges. For those who want just the overview here: After working over 22 years in medical research at the University of North Carolina on chronic inflammatory diseases she switched her focus to preventive health in 2004 when she was introduced to USANA Health Sciences. Robin is passionate about helping others improve their health, have more energy, manage their weight, and improve their skin.
I love meeting new friends !
LIKE me on Facebook [13] Connect on LinkedIn [14]
Follow me on Twitter [15] Learn more at my BLOG [16]
"I dream of a world free from pain and suffering. I dream of a world free from disease. The USANA family will be the healthiest family on earth. Share my vision. Love life and live it to its fullest in happiness and health."
-Dr. Myron Wentz, Founder and Chairman, USANA Health Sciences
Links:
[1] http://robinthomas.usana.com
[2] http://shop.usana.com/shop/cart/ProductDetails?ProductID=143.010100
[3] http://shop.usana.com/shop/cart/ProductDetails?ProductID=233.010101
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[6] http://shop.usana.com/shop/cart/ProductDetails?ProductID=930.010102
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[8] http://shop.usana.com/shop/cart/ProductDetails?ProductID=315.010101
[9] http://shop.usana.com/shop/cart/ProductDetails?ProductID=314.010101
[10] http://www.usana.com/shared/sponsoredEnrollmentRedirect.jsp?country=US&lang=ENU&distID=2447891
[11] https://www.usana.com/dotComCm/pclogin.jsp
[12] http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/meet-robin-thomas
[13] http://facebook.com/robinthomas.usana
[14] http://linkedin.com/rpthomas
[15] http://twitter.com/robinthomas1
[16] http://robinthomas.biz
[17] http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/shop-healthy-holidays-and-alldays#comment-881
[18] http://www.lumigrate.com/forums/integrative-medicine-parts-make-whole/aesthetics/aesthetics-whats-outside-has-do-inside
[19] http://www.lumigrate.com/forums/health-issuesdis-eases/fibromyalgia-chronic-pain-and-chronic-fatigueexhaustion/it-cant-hurt-o
[20] http://twitter.com/lumigrate
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[24] http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/shop-healthy-holidays-and-alldays#comment-882
[25] http://beautifulscience.com/
[26] http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/shop-healthy-holidays-and-alldays#comment-883
[27] http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/shop-healthy-holidays-and-alldays#comment-985
[28] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tWlWR6oisY
[29] http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/shop-healthy-holidays-and-alldays#comment-1014
Comments
These are really wonderful ideas, Robin. Thank you for providing these for everyone with Lumigrate's 'Grate Group' (that is composed of those who write and those who read, no matter, we're all in this together!)
Can you remind us, Robin, about the ingredients in these body care products --- now that Marilus and you are educating us about the concepts of 'topical toxins' I wanted to be clear myself on the 'inside scoop' on these. If you would please, that would help with the efficiency of 'study' for our Grate Group mates.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I'm maybe kinda getting in some holiday spirit! With Yenta writing about Peace and Tammy bringing in all the diverse holidays to include, it's been a nice few days at Lumigrate!
Oh, to make it streamlined for those reading, the piece by Mariluz can be found in this forum:
www.lumigrate.com/forums/integrative-medicine-parts-make-whole/aesthetics/aesthetics-whats-outside-has-do-inside [18]
and Yenta can be found in this forum:
www.lumigrate.com/forums/health-issuesdis-eases/fibromyalgia-chronic-pain-and-chronic-fatigueexhaustion/it-cant-hurt-o [19]
~~ Mardy
Live and Learn. Learn and Live Better! is my motto. I'm Mardy Ross, and I founded Lumigrate in 2008 after a career as an occupational therapist with a background in health education and environmental research program administration. Today I function as the desk clerk for short questions people have, as well as 'concierge' services offered for those who want a thorough exploration of their health history and direction to resources likely to progress their health according to their goals. Contact Us comes to me, so please do if you have questions or comments. Lumigrate is "Lighting the Path to Health and Well-Being" for increasing numbers of people. Follow us on social networking sites such as: Twitter: http://twitter.com/lumigrate [20] and Facebook. (There is my personal page and several Lumigrate pages. For those interested in "groovy" local education and networking for those uniquely talented LumiGRATE experts located in my own back yard, "LumiGRATE Groove of the Grand Valley" is a Facebook page to join. (Many who have joined are beyond our area but like to see the Groovy information! We not only have FUN, we are learning about other providers we can be referring patients to and 'wearing a groove' to each other's doors -- or websites/home offices!) By covering some of the things we do, including case examples, it reinforces the concepts at Lumigrate.com as well as making YOU feel that you're part of a community. Which you ARE at Lumigrate!
Yes, Mardy,
The Sensé skin care line at USANA is unique to any product out there because of it's patented self-preserving technology. The manufacturing is done in-house, in a "clean lab" environment, assuring no contamination issues. All ingredients are carefully screened and tested to be safe and non-irritating. Dr. Wentz is a stickler for health and also one of the most careful scientists I know for keeping us toxin-free. And I know quite a few, being close to the EPA. ;~)
Here is some information from the Sensé website http://beautifulscience.com [25] (information only- head over to my website at http://robinthomas.usana.com [1] if you wish to shop)
Sensé™ Skin Care Patented Self-Preserving Technology
Part of true cellular health is reducing exposure to environmental toxins, which is why the scientists who developed the Sensé skin-care line worked diligently to find an alternative to adding parabens.
After nearly 10 years of research, they formulated the answer in a revolutionary U.S.-patented technology. Groundbreaking liquid crystals that mimic the skin’s own structure act as “packets” carrying purifying botanicals and antioxidants to keep each Sensé product fresh. Plus every aspect of product design is carefully controlled: water availability, pH control, purpose of ingredients, manufacturing, and packaging, eliminating the need for added chemical preservatives.
The Preservative Problem
Preservatives are important for preventing bacteria and mold growth in a product. However, many preservatives such as formaldehyde and DMDM Hydantoin bathe your skin in strong chemicals. Our bodies are already exposed to many toxic chemicals every day, and it is uncertain what the long-term cumulative effects on our health could be. Plus, common cosmetic preservatives are more likely to cause dry, irritated skin. Sensé removes the worry associated with applying unnecessary chemicals to the skin, and the gentle formulas help promote a calm, healthy complexion.
Now (this is me again) I know that any person can be sensitive to any chemical ingredient out there- sometimes especially natural ingredients. So I have a complete list of the ingredients on hand if anyone wants to review them. The beauty is that there are NO hidden ingredients in any USANA product. You may or may not be able to use them, but at least you will know what you are putting on your skin and in your body.
Now I think I'll head over to Yenta's site to read about PEACE. Such a lovely topic today.
Be Well!
Robin
Robin started contributing to Lumigrate in August 2010. "Meet Robin Thomas", a topic in our biographies/vitae forum is at http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/meet-robin-thomas [12] to read all about her journey, which was greatly influenced by the need to help solve her youngest son's significant health challenges. For those who want just the overview here: After working over 22 years in medical research at the University of North Carolina on chronic inflammatory diseases she switched her focus to preventive health in 2004 when she was introduced to USANA Health Sciences. Robin is passionate about helping others improve their health, have more energy, manage their weight, and improve their skin.
I love meeting new friends !
LIKE me on Facebook [13] Connect on LinkedIn [14]
Follow me on Twitter [15] Learn more at my BLOG [16]
"I dream of a world free from pain and suffering. I dream of a world free from disease. The USANA family will be the healthiest family on earth. Share my vision. Love life and live it to its fullest in happiness and health."
-Dr. Myron Wentz, Founder and Chairman, USANA Health Sciences
I very much appreciate your followup Robin, particularly at such a busy time. And I REALLY appreciate your sponsoring Lumigrate as you have this month! Lumigrate is virtually a community of people, as a 'live one', which survives and thrives because everyone pitches in. Since the moment you and I met via facebook and talked on the phone, you have 'seemingly seamlessly slipped in' and started proving information in the Forums that has been extremely helpful to the content here. Which translates into helping the Lumigrate community. So I hope you will find it to be a community which is here to support you and your efforts as well!
I hope you enjoy Yenta's piece about peace. She's taken us on quite a few fun adventures in the last year -- to a Pink Floyd concert, on a cruise, through the airport security and mixes in such interesting history and funny sidebar comments AND I get to catch up on my Yiddish. Ironically, I had lunch today with my one and only friend who is Jewish here in Junction and I forgot to practice! But she was going to have her daughter read Yenta's peace piece, as the peace sign is her symbol, she said.
Thank you for helping us with our understanding of products, companies, and science, Robin! Your formal and informal associations and educational background combined with your life experience make you really special and I'm so glad we have you! ~~ Mardy
Live and Learn. Learn and Live Better! is my motto. I'm Mardy Ross, and I founded Lumigrate in 2008 after a career as an occupational therapist with a background in health education and environmental research program administration. Today I function as the desk clerk for short questions people have, as well as 'concierge' services offered for those who want a thorough exploration of their health history and direction to resources likely to progress their health according to their goals. Contact Us comes to me, so please do if you have questions or comments. Lumigrate is "Lighting the Path to Health and Well-Being" for increasing numbers of people. Follow us on social networking sites such as: Twitter: http://twitter.com/lumigrate [20] and Facebook. (There is my personal page and several Lumigrate pages. For those interested in "groovy" local education and networking for those uniquely talented LumiGRATE experts located in my own back yard, "LumiGRATE Groove of the Grand Valley" is a Facebook page to join. (Many who have joined are beyond our area but like to see the Groovy information! We not only have FUN, we are learning about other providers we can be referring patients to and 'wearing a groove' to each other's doors -- or websites/home offices!) By covering some of the things we do, including case examples, it reinforces the concepts at Lumigrate.com as well as making YOU feel that you're part of a community. Which you ARE at Lumigrate!
The very talented Mariluz Fontanez, whose videos related to the International Fibromyalgia Awareness Campaign, and contributor at Lumigrate.com in the forums in the aesthetics section, specifically realted to beauty and styling in a 'green' way, included products from Robin in her FIRST of hopefully many weekly videos; on Tuesdays she'll review two products. She liked 'em, but I suggest you follow the link and watch. For one, it's a nice assessment for those of us looking for good products to use on our skin that are healthfull for us. And she just does such creative videos -- fun music, artwork, fades -- and she's just as honest and straightforward as can be.
So here's the link! And THANKS to Robin again, for providing the products for Mariluz to investigate, and thereby becoming our second 2010 sponsor. Mariluz hadn't thought of topical toxins when we first spoke and it lit her up like a firecracker. Clearly -- see all she's posted on Lumigrate, on YouTube, on IFAC, or on her new website about healthy beauty alternatives and concepts. ~~ Mardy
www.youtube.com/watch [28]
Live and Learn. Learn and Live Better! is my motto. I'm Mardy Ross, and I founded Lumigrate in 2008 after a career as an occupational therapist with a background in health education and environmental research program administration. Today I function as the desk clerk for short questions people have, as well as 'concierge' services offered for those who want a thorough exploration of their health history and direction to resources likely to progress their health according to their goals. Contact Us comes to me, so please do if you have questions or comments. Lumigrate is "Lighting the Path to Health and Well-Being" for increasing numbers of people. Follow us on social networking sites such as: Twitter: http://twitter.com/lumigrate [20] and Facebook. (There is my personal page and several Lumigrate pages. For those interested in "groovy" local education and networking for those uniquely talented LumiGRATE experts located in my own back yard, "LumiGRATE Groove of the Grand Valley" is a Facebook page to join. (Many who have joined are beyond our area but like to see the Groovy information! We not only have FUN, we are learning about other providers we can be referring patients to and 'wearing a groove' to each other's doors -- or websites/home offices!) By covering some of the things we do, including case examples, it reinforces the concepts at Lumigrate.com as well as making YOU feel that you're part of a community. Which you ARE at Lumigrate!
Mari did a wonderful job on the video- It touched my heart to see it! She's finding out that there are so many great options out there to decrease your exposure to everyday toxins and have the glorious side effect of improving your health.
Thanks, Mari and Mardy, for such positive energy you share with all of us!
Be Well,
Robin
Robin started contributing to Lumigrate in August 2010. "Meet Robin Thomas", a topic in our biographies/vitae forum is at http://www.lumigrate.com/forum/meet-robin-thomas [12] to read all about her journey, which was greatly influenced by the need to help solve her youngest son's significant health challenges. For those who want just the overview here: After working over 22 years in medical research at the University of North Carolina on chronic inflammatory diseases she switched her focus to preventive health in 2004 when she was introduced to USANA Health Sciences. Robin is passionate about helping others improve their health, have more energy, manage their weight, and improve their skin.
I love meeting new friends !
LIKE me on Facebook [13] Connect on LinkedIn [14]
Follow me on Twitter [15] Learn more at my BLOG [16]
"I dream of a world free from pain and suffering. I dream of a world free from disease. The USANA family will be the healthiest family on earth. Share my vision. Love life and live it to its fullest in happiness and health."
-Dr. Myron Wentz, Founder and Chairman, USANA Health Sciences