5 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for MD Anderson patients

Health is the greatest gift and blessing this holiday season. For MD Anderson patients and their families, we wish for a health and well being for the new year. Wellness is here to stay, both in terms of physical wellness and mental health.

If you’re looking for health, wellness and self-care holiday gift inspiration for yourself and your loved ones, we’ve compiled a list of some thoughtful options for this holiday season.

1. Weighted throw blanket

   Weighted blankets provide a form a pressure therapy to reduce stress and provide optimal comfort for rest and sleep. This is a wonderful wellness gift for both men and women, adults and children!

2. Yoga mat

   Yoga is a wonderful activity to reduce stress and improve strength and flexibility. A yoga mat is a great health-conscious gift and will help you and your loved ones physical and mental well being.

3. Diffuser and Essential oils

   A diffuser and essential oils improve breathing, inflammation, sleep and mood. Choose your essential oil scent to create a your own spa environment.

4. Foot Massager

   A great foot massage reduces discomfort and swelling, and increases blood flow and mobility. Moreover, you will feel more relaxed and sleep better!

5. Tea accessories

   For all the tea drinkers out there, the perfect gift can include a tea kettle, infuser, loose leaf teas and sweet treats like honey and cookies. Tea has been proven to improve the immune system, and even fight cancer and heart disease.

We hope you treat yourself and your loved ones to one of the above or other health, wellness and self-care holiday gifts this holiday season. Health, both physical and mental, is a top priority so keep that top of mind as you do your holiday shopping.