13 Unique Autoimmune and Chronic Illness Gifts

Birthdays and holiday season present a uniquely perplexing dilemma: what presents should you gift your loved ones? The perfect present combines need, utility, and aesthetics in one--an especially difficult combination to find on the market when looking for gifts for loved ones with autoimmune and chronic illnesses. To ease your search, here are 13 ideas for unique autoimmune and chronic ilness gifts to get you started.

Written by: Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Becca Malizia, BS

Do you or a loved one suffer from an Autoimmune disease or chronic illness? Struggling to find that perfect gift for someone you care about or even what to ask for yourself? Here are some ideas for meaningful, and also useful, autoimmune relevant gifts to add to your list for a little extra joy and healing this holiday season!

Gadgets and Gizmos

1. Take advantage of 23andMe’s holiday special – with over 90 reports on health and ancestry, jump start your journey to understanding your uniqueness!

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Get it on 23andme.com for $139.00 (originally value $199.00)

Click here for our personal review

2. Optimize your relaxation and reduce stress with an Essential Oil Diffuser for aromatherapy.

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Get it on amazon for $26.99

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3.Try this heated Deep Tissue Massager to release those aches and reduce pain, a gift anyone would love to receive.

 

Get it on amazon for $44.99

4. Reduce stress and anxiety and enjoy a better nights sleep Kpblis Weighted Blanket.

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Get it on amazon for $98.80

For the Foodie

5. Make your own gluten-free bread with this amazing bread maker that has a built in gluten-free setting!

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Get it on amazon for $79.00 or try for the Oster model for a deal at $55.99

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6. Do-it-yourself juicing, for a cheaper and easy way to get your needed daily juice fix.

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Get it on amazon for $54.99best bang for your buck 

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7. Trying to be dairy free but missing your cheese? Check out Punk Rawk Labs delicious and nutritious dairy free, nut milk based and probiotics infused cheeses for a perfect holiday gift.

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Get your variety 6 pack of cheeses on punkrawklabs.net for $50.00 at 25% off

8. Get a unique gift by choosing Hyperbiotics new immune boosting probiotic supplement. Or try any of their products, from activated charcoal probiotic toothpaste to immune boosting daily supplements, support a holistic, sustainable company with enjoyable products for all (pets too!)

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9.Try out this simple but effective, SpiraLife Vegetable Spiralizer to make your own healthy noodles!

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Get it on amazon for only $11.97 – a serious bargain!

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Eye opening and renewing books, journals and more

10. Wanting an interesting, informative read that will revolutionize the way you view health and wellness? Check out the GAPS book.

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Get it in paperback or kindle on amazon for $17.49

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11.Try a fun, fresh style on an old approach– Hello New Me: A Daily Food and Exercise Journal to Help You Become the Best Version of Yourself, (90 Days Meal and Activity Tracker)

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Get it on amazon for only $8.42an amazon best seller

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12. Needing new, healthy, autoimmune approved recipes? Get your copy of Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook: Start Healing Your Body and Reversing Chronic Illness Today with 100 Delicious Recipes. 

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Get it on kindle, in paperback or spiral-bound versions on amazon from $11.99 – $34.99

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13. Everyone loves a houseplant! Get your potted plants monthly subscription box to enjoy beautiful, air toxin reducing, mood boosting home decor!

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Get your subscription to plants for beginners from thestill.com for $35.00


Which one of these are you most likely to try? Comment below and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

 

 

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