What a year it has been! For us at Integral Wellness, it has flown by and the countdown to Christmas is upon us, whether we are ready for it or not!
As a team we are a mixed bag when it comes to this time of year - Christmas means different things to each of us, just like it will to each of you.
Between us, we either love the process of present shopping or procrastinate with 20 things in an online basket! We range from the seasoned Christmas planner to the passionate festive foodie and the last minute.com present shopper!
But we all agree that finding the perfect pressie for your loved ones can be both exciting and overwhelming in equal measure! Sometimes, you have that aha moment weeks before and know what to get, but other times, finding the perfect gift can leave you stumped and stressed!
But don’t worry - we’ve got you covered!
Three heads are better than one, and we love to get together at this time of year to come up with our top Christmas gift picks for you. It also helps us to inspire each other, as there’s always someone in our own lives who is a little trickier to buy for!
We believe the best gifts are those which nurture the mind, body and soul. Whether you’re searching for a budget-friendly treasure or something a little more indulgent, you’re in good hands as there’s a wellbeing gift for everyone.
Be it a moment of gratitude with a journal or the discovery of a new wellness habit, your gift could really be the beginning of a cherished ritual - a gift of self-care.
Gifts for under £20
Books for health (£3.33 - £13.59)
We appreciate that taking the first steps to starting a wellness journey can be confusing, and there is a lot of conflicting information out there. We love these books for foundation support. They cut through the diet chaos and simply explain how simple and accessible nutrition and lifestyle changes can really create profound changes in someone’s health and well-being.
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee has really bridged the gap between lifestyle and conventional medicine, and this book is a blueprint for making small, sustainable changes—we often recommend his podcasts in the clinic, too!
(£13.59 on Amazon or £3.33 on AbeBooks)
We often recommend this cookbook to guide and support clients, especially when a low-carb diet is needed to achieve health goals. With wonderful, varied recipes and a forward by Dr. David Unwin, our hero for Diabetes work within the NHS!
The Diabetes Weight-Loss cookbook: A life-changing diet to prevent & reverse type 2 diabetes
(£9.99 on Amazon or £5.99 on AbeBooks)
Good Vibes, Good Life 2025 Calender (£9.50)
A motivational page-a-day calendar from the #1 Sunday Times best-selling author and self-love writer Vex King. A chance to invite daily positivity, joy and self-healing into your life, at home or work, with inspirational messages and affirmations to help you manifest your goals and achieve success.
From Hay House
A selection box with a twist (£12 - £15)
For the coffee lover in your life, a gift of the finest quality coffee blended carefully selected adaptogenic extracts, crafted for those seeking mental clarity, balance, and endurance througout their day. This box comes with a selection of London Nootropics signature blends Flow, Zen and Mojo.
From London Nootropics
Hopes, wishes & intentions - personalised bauble (£17.50)
Looking to start a new Christmas tradition? We love these affirmation baubles. What better way to end a year and start the next – a chance to reflect on how your year has gone and to set an intention for how you want your next year to be!
From Holly & Co
Activity Card Deck (£20)
Activity card decks are a great idea for those that need a boost to their daily movement, each card has a different exercise that is easy to do at a desk or in an office, used often it has the power to help transform someone’s movement habits.
There are different card packs for different needs, they also have one for kids. We have used the ‘office’ deck & think it is brilliant!
From Primal Play
Gifts for under £50
Ceramic Travel Cup (£23-£30)
We love these eco-friendly travel cups, designed to last a lifetime – and a breakeven policy to cover you should they not! In a range of designs and sizes there is the perfect cup for everyone.
If you haven’t switched over yet, nothing beats the taste of your favourite hot drink from a ceramic cup! Plus, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint and avoiding the plastic nasties that affect the flavour of your coffee and your health!
From Glaze
Cosmic Dealer’s Nut Butter Chocolates Discovery Box (£21.44)
Who doesn’t love a little of something sweet at Christmas? This variety box hits the spot with a combination of: Peanut Butter & Smoked Salt, Pistachio & Lion’s mane, Raspberry & Macadamia, Black Tahini & Chai, Matcha & Cashew, Toasted Coconut & Turmeric, and Wild Lavender & Macadamia.
For those of you who are watching your blood sugars, these chocolates have 2g of sugar or less per piece, derived from dates, which means they are keto-friendly with minimal impact on blood sugar levels. Gluten-free, vegan, organic, and crafted without refined sugars, they are 100% natural and made in France.
Silent Night’s Sleep Giftset (£25)
A sleeptime ritual is something that should be a daily non-negotaible, but for many it’s just the thing we do at the end of each day! Give the gift of that pre-bedtime pamper with this aromatherapy combo, using oils specifically chosen to ease anxiety, quieten racing thoughts and support mind and body with restorative sleep.
Tallow Face Cream (£39.99
This wonderfully luxurious face cream is jam packed with skin loving vitamins A, D, E and K is now a firm favourite in Natalie’s skincare regime. Made with 100% natural ingredients it’s the perfect for all skin types, even those whose skin may need a little more TLC.
Gifts for under £100
Night Visor Sleep Mask (£55)
Z Lab create pro-planet sleep accessories for optimised wellbeing. We love the night visor sleep mask made with the softest hypoallergenic blend of plant fibres and designed to mold to your face shape giving a perfect light blocking seal to support your body in achieving restorative and rejuvenating sleep no matter where you are.
Cosy Nights Pod Mini Starter Pack (£72)
Neom have created this portable, waterless and wireless aromatherapy diffuser for a wellbeing boost anywhere, anytime. Simply screw the essential oil bottle into the diffuser and you’re good to go! The perfect gift for travel lovers, office workers or students. Natalie wouldn’t be without hers. It even fits perfectly in the cupholder of the car!
From Neom
Lumi Pod Max Ice Bath (£69 with their Black Friday offer)
Never underestimate the power of the elements! We are big fans of cold water immersion and love having a plunge in an ice bath first thing, it really does give you a surge of energy and clarity and is such a great way to start the day. Other benefits include boosting immunity, mood and circulation.
Remember cold water therapy may not be right for everyone and if someone has a chronic health condition they should discuss using one with their medical health practitioner first.
From Lumi Therapy (RRP £150)
Gifts for over £100
Rowland Earthing Organic Fitted Sheet (£120-£150)
Holly’s lovely husband first bought her a grounding mat as he knows that she struggles to find the time for self-care. That grounding mat quickly led to a grounding bedsheet and she’s never looked back!
Holly knows too well the bodily aches and pains that can accompany peri-menopause, and try as she might, with all of the knowledge in her kit bag, this was one niggly symptom that she couldn’t find an answer to until her first night sleeping on a grounding sheet.
Though it may be anecdotal, the science behind grounding is an ever-growing field, and it is proven to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and support immune function.
The Rowland Earthing Sheet transfers free electrons straight from the Earth to you, allowing you to stay grounded while you sleep.
From Rowland Earthing
Online Serenity Soundbath Membership (£240 for a year)
A transformative and immersive experience with the wonderful Sam at Sirenity – why not treat your loved one or yourself to the gift of two deeply restorative and relaxing sound baths each month for a whole year! This membership also comes with live online guided meditations, access to all past content, and more. A perfect gift for anyone who finds making time for self care a little tricky.
From Sirenity Sound Circle (£20 per month also available)
Wellness Check Consultation (from £205-£300)
Our Wellness Check makes a wonderful Christmas gift for a loved one who you know wants to make some food and lifestyle changes but doesn’t know where to start.
Whether it’s to address a niggling symptom or to future-proof your health, they are designed to give an expert assessment of current health concerns alongside food and lifestyle choices and provide an achievable plan of action to support any wellness goal.
From Integral Wellness (email clinic@integralwellness.co.uk for gift vouchers)
