Some Black Friday Deals Are Actually Worth It
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Hey Reader! Every so often, a few of my favorite wellness essentials go on sale at the same time (ahem, Thanksgiving week), and when that happens, I love to let you know! Whether you’re focused on gut health or general wellness, here are some products I use and recommend. Food Marble MedAire 2 / Aire 2What it is: an at-home breath analyzer device that tests hydrogen and methane gases before and after eating - to help figure out why you might be feeling bloated and gassy Why I love it: For clients dealing with chronic digestive issues, the FoodMarble device offers a unique, at-home approach to tracking digestive health by tracking analyzing exhaled breath. Used after normal meals, it helps pinpoint personal food triggers that cause fermentation, gas, and symptoms like bloating, allowing clients to figure out what might be driving symptoms - and then what to do about it. It is also an extremely economical way for people that have been diagnosed with SIBO/IMO to monitor progress. Cost: On sale for Black Friday! My current clients are able currently to obtain it for $224.25 (just reach out), and Food Marble's direct to consumer pricing is currently $237. Unclear when sale ends. Website: www.foodmarble.com Tiny Health Stool TestingWhat it is: The Tiny Health test is an at-home stool analysis kit that uses advanced shotgun metagenomic sequencing to profile the composition and function of the bacteria, viruses, and fungi (the microbiome) present in a stool sample. Why I love it: Unlike older tests that might only look at a small part of the microbial DNA, shotgun sequencing reads nearly all the genetic material present. This provides an amazing way to understand what the gut microbes are doing - what they're making, how they may be impacting your body, what they're doing with the foods you're eating, and more. Which then offers some clear paths forward on improving and optimizing personalized microbiome health. Cost: On sale for Black Friday, until 11/30. My clients are able to obtain the gut kit for $152 (just reach out), while Tiny Health's direct to consumer is discounted to $199. Website: www.tinyhealth.com Austin Air Filtration UnitWhat it is: A high-capacity, medical-grade air cleaner designed for continuous filtration using a 4-stage HEPA filter. Why I love it: It scrubs the air to improve air quality, runs quietly at lower settings, and the filter lasts for up to 5 years, with a warranty if needing replacement sooner. Plus the Jr. models come in some cute colors. Cost: Varies Website: https://austinairsystems.com/ Verilux LightboxWhat it is: A Verilux lightbox is a compact, portable lamp that emits a very bright, full-spectrum, white light. Unlike a standard lamp, the light is specifically designed to mimic the quality and intensity of natural daylight. Why I love it: Despite best efforts, sometimes we just don't get enough sunlight. This can especially be true in the darker months, and with regular morning use, may help shake off the seasonal blahs and regulate sleep because of how bright white light can help increase serotonin and melatonin levels and regulate cortisol. Cost: Varies, but on sale directly through the retailer or on Amazon. Website: www.verilux.com Oura RingWhat it is: The Oura Ring is a small, lightweight wearable health tracker packed with sensors that continuously monitor physiological metrics, primarily focusing on data collected during rest and sleep. Based on these metrics, it can help with quantifying and optimizing daily performance, sleep quality, and overall health Why I love it: Admittedly, while I haven't tried this product out yet, I have enough colleagues raving about it that I just purchased it for myself and am waiting for it to arrive to test. Cost: from $249 (first purchase the sizing kit to ensure correct fit; this is then credited towards the ring). Subscription not required but available for full functionality. Website: www.ouraring.com If you decide to grab any of these while they’re marked down, I’d love to hear what you try and how you like it. Just hit reply and let me know! Warmly, PS. Please note: this email does NOT include affiliate links. PPS. I cannot comment if these specific tools are appropriate for your specific situation. Helping Moms & Their Tiny Humans With Gut Healing, Microbiome Rebalancing, Providing Advanced Functional Health & Microbiome Insights Follow Me Online! This email may contain affiliate links. |
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