Originally published January 1 2006
Keep health in mind when buying holiday gifts
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
MSNBC provides holiday gift givers with a host of healthy gift ideas for the ones you love, including yoga instruction, sports equipment, organic fruit club memberships and luxury spa gift certificates.
Gift-givers can choose from a one-month subscription ($32.95) to one that lasts all year long ($329.95).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Harry & David sells a three-month membership to its Organic Options Club ($89.95).
Other nutritious options include a Veggie Club Gift, Tropical Club and a Rare Winter Fruit Club.
www.gotfruit.com An organic food basket from GotFruit.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------If a year-long subscription is too costly, consider an organic food basket or even make one yourself.
Any friend or family member is sure to appreciate some nutritious relief from the typical holiday fare.
A box of old-school fun We all know that childhood obesity is at an all-time high and public-health officials have sounded the alarm that children need to get away from the television and computer --- and move.
Think of the games you used to enjoy as a kid and give your children or grandchildren the loot to follow in your footsteps.
The Official Brooklyn Stickball Set ($24) and The Shooting Marbles Set ($12) are available at newyorkfirst.com.
Seeing the burn Calories in vs. calories burned.
For the fitness-conscious geeks in your life, the new "bodybugg" is an addictive device that tracks exactly how many calories are burned through the day.
Cornelia Day Resort in New York City, for instance, offers a unique Thai massage that combines gentle rocking, reflexology, acupressure and stretching.
Unlike other massages, customers are fully clothed and lie on a floor mat.
Little yoginis If yoga seems like a very quiet and very adult pursuit, you haven't checked out the classes modified for children and teens that are cropping up at studios nationwide.
Living Arts Gaiam Kids: Yogakids Fun Collection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kiddie yoga classes are usually 45 minutes to an hour long and broken down for specific age groups.
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