50 best wellness gifts to encourage a healthy lifestyle

Tumblers are having a moment right now, but believe it or not, the Stanley isn't the only game in town. This Brumate Era is a gorgeous option, and with its leakproof top and built-in straw, it's as functional as it is trendy. Plus, the insulated interior can keep those icy beverages cold all day long — your recipient will have no excuse not to stay hydrated. (We should also mention that it won top prize as the "best handled tumbler" when our editors tested it against other top models.)

Getting a daily caffeine fix can already do wonders for overall health, boosting metabolism and even curbing the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes or heart disease. And by adding a small amount of spices to the mix, you can maximize your healthy coffee experience. This sampler set includes a range of spice blends, from cinnamon and cayenne to cocoa and turmeric, allowing your friends to find their perfect healthy fix. 

This flower tea is delicious to sip and gorgeous to watch as its petals bloom in the water. Gifting this tea offers a relaxing and sensory experience for the mind and body. Plus, it's a pretty presentation when you have guests at tea time!

Silk pillowcases can help prevent wrinkles and protect hair from breakage, but they also simply feel really nice. Who doesn't want to sleep on something silky and inviting? These silk pillowcases are extra fab due to their romantic style, but waking up with happy skin and hair is the real reason to add them to a gift list.

Getting a good night's sleep is one of the best gifts you can give someone, because it can make a huge difference to mental, physical and emotional health. This sound machine has six calming sounds, as well as an adjustable night-light, and is compact and portable, making it easy to use at home or while traveling.

Looking good is feeling good, and giving the gift of a good hair day, every day, is a great way to support your friends' mental well-being. The award-winning RPZL Polisher Brush is famous for a reason. This brush, formulated to work with natural hair and extensions, has a soft-touch handle and well-cushioned bristles that deliver a gentle but sleek style and shine each time you use it. 

Gardening is good for mental health, and the calming scents of herbs are a powerful way to support emotional well-being. This kit includes everything your friend will need to start an herb garden right at home. Best of all? It's the gift that keeps on giving. When the herbs are ready for harvesting, your friend can cook healthier, tastier meals at home. 

For anyone looking to start prioritizing wellness through the holidays and beyond, this Wellness Journal is the perfect gift. It features 96 pages of structured wellness planning, allowing your friends to start journaling their way to better all-around health. 

After seeing this bodywash recommended in my favorite beauty-centric Substack newsletter, I had to give it a try, and once I had it in my shower, I never wanted to use anything else again. This bodywash is superhydrating, with a soothing, creamy lather that leaves skin supple, even if you forget to use body lotion post-shower. 

These oversize, prescription-ready sunglasses are striking and stylish, but they aren't just about looking good — they come with anti-eye-fatigue technology and UV protection to help keep eyes healthy and happy. 

Insomnia is a nightmare, and a better night's sleep is essential for health and wellness, not to mention productivity and stress management. A mattress upgrade is a big part of improving overall sleep, and this hybrid mattress from Sealy Posturepedic is known for its durability, comfort and support. 

Staying alert and energized is an important part of productivity, and that often means keeping the coffee or tea flowing. This smart mug will keep your friend's favorite drink hot (at their preferred temperature level), even if it's left sitting for a long time. 

Dark chocolate and red wine — two indulgent treats that also happen to be good for you (when consumed in moderation). This gift set of a 2021 Cabernet and three specialty chocolates is the perfect gift to give anyone who loves walking the line between wellness and decadence. 

Social connections are an important part of emotional health, and loading up a digital frame with photos of family and friends is a great way to keep those connections at the forefront of your mind. This frame from Aura has a modern look and is uber-easy to load with photos straight from a phone. 

It's the holiday season, so almost everyone is indulging a bit more than usual. This hydrating electrolyte drink mix is a great stocking stuffer to help your friend recover and go at it again ... just in time for New Year's Eve!

To maintain wellness, all our organs have to be happy, healthy and well taken care of. Of course, this is easier said than done, and bodies go through a lot in the course of life. For anyone who is managing an illness or recently overcame a challenge — a heart attack, kidney disease, hysterectomy or breast cancer, for instance — these I Heart Guts plushes are the perfect gift to remind your friend that they're on the right track for health. The brand offers plushes of practically every organ, so there's something for everyone. 

Hammocks are the ultimate way to relax and unwind, and the Hammock Throne from Yellowleaf Hammocks will take your friend's relaxation time to the next level. This sleek, high-quality wood-and-metal frame fits into any indoor or outdoor home design, works with the brand's hammock chairs and rotates a full 360 degrees for a flexible and functional seating space. Granted, it's a spendy choice, so the brand's portable Vista hammock chair may be a good alternative.   

Acupressure can take a little getting used to, but it's a great way to ease back pain and zen out naturally. This affordable set includes the mat and the neck rest for ultimate relief. 

Creating a green space in a home is an excellent way to bolster mental health and feelings of well-being. Unfortunately, not everyone has a green thumb. If you have a friend who would like to start gardening (but who doesn't want to kill their plants), easyplant is the way to go. These individual plants (or full sets, like the Gentle Guardians) come in special planters that you fill with water in advance, then simply let them do their thing — you only have to remember to fill them up once a month!