Healthy Stocking Stuffer Advice From SciMedica

The holidays are approaching, and many shoppers are wondering where to store the Christmas stockings and what to put in them this year.

The holidays are approaching, and many shoppers are wondering where to store the Christmas stockings and what to put in them this year. Whether it's an elegant hand-knit stocking or simply a clean one from the biggest foot in the family, everyone loves to peek in to see what their stocking contains. How about a change of pace this year, where the goal is to select only healthy stocking stuffers?

What is a healthy stocking stuffer? Dr. Diane Wakat, Ph.D., President of SciMedica and a health consultant for individuals and businesses, has provided some guidelines for what truly constitutes a healthy stocking stuffer.

- It does not contain calories for people who need to watch their weight over the holidays.
- It does not drive anyone else in the family crazy.
- It does not stain the furniture.
- It does not interfere with the electronics in the house, such as the television, VCR, DVD player or microwave.
- It is not harmful to pets or babies who might start chewing on it if the stocking accidentally left on the floor.
- It is not insulting or embarrassing to the recipient or anyone else in the family.
- It is age-relevant, at least for the real kids in the house.
- It can not cause more work for whoever is responsible for housecleaning.

What does a healthy stocking stuffer do, as opposed to not do? "It makes people feel better about themselves," said Dr. Wakat. "It lets them know you appreciate their uniqueness and consider them special. This is most often related to the amount of time, not money, you spent on choosing their gift. The stocking shouldn't be full, it should be fulfilling."

Of course, the best choice for a healthy stocking stuffer is one that helps that person be healthy. It could be a warm scarf for the far north or a wide-brimmed hat for the deep south. It could be a jar of lavender bath salts and a promise to baby sit so a new mom can soak in the tub for awhile. It could be a stack of "I'll drive you anywhere you want to go" coupons for an older relative who gave up their license. It could be a step counter for a relative just getting started on their physical activity program.

In all cases, a stocking stuffer should express your feelings of love, caring and appreciation - not just your need to fill the sock with something. If the eyes sparkle and the smile says "thank you," then a healthy stocking stuffer has been successfully chosen.

About SciMedica

SciMedica(TM), The Source of Natural Medicine, is located in Charlottesville, Va., and is a premier provider of proprietary all-natural vitamins, supplements and luxury bath products. Dr. Wakat is the President and Founder of SciMedica.

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