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Who doesn't enjoy receiving presents on their birthday or during the holiday season? A good gift has the ability to make a person feel really special! However, buying a present for a near and dear one is no piece of cake, especially if you have done it year after year and have already covered the list of common items like hats, scarves, gloves, cardigans, video games, cell-phone accessories and so on. Things could get a tad tougher if you are shopping for someone who has everything, doesn’t want anything or is likely to return/exchange whatever you give them. Try something new this year, by giving your loved ones, the gift of good health, with these ten presents:

• Aromatherapy Hampers: Pleasant fragrances have a positive impact on a person’s mood and mental health. Scented candles, incense sticks and essential oils not only have a therapeutic effect, but also make great decorative items. A regular aromatherapy gift basket may cost anywhere between US$ 20 and US$ 80, depending upon the products you’d like to add.
  

• Yoga Kits: People all over the world are practicing different forms of yoga, to enjoy the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits offered by this ancient practice. Get your loved ones interested in yoga, by giving them a kit, complete with a mat, bolster, strap, resistance band, foamy exercise ball and a DVD. This gift should cost you no more than US$ 30 to US$ 40.

• Pedometer: Walking is one of the safest and best forms of exercise for people of all ages. Fitness gurus suggest that we should walk about 10,000 steps each day. However, most of us don’t walk for more than 3,000 steps in the day. Give someone a pedometer so that they can keep track of how much they have walked and how much further they need to go in order to meet their daily target. A good branded digital pedometer costs anywhere between US$ 15 and US$ 85, depending upon the additional features.
  

• Relaxation Fountains: The sound of flowing water has a soothing, calming effect on most people. Indoor fountains not only create the illusion of serenity, but also look great around the house. Easily available at most stores and online websites, these gifts are quite affordable at around US$ 20.

• Blender/To go Cups: If your loved one is already into health and fitness, he or she will really appreciate this gadget, which is a blender and a sports bottle rolled into one. It allows you to prepare a healthy concoction within a matter of seconds. Then, all you need to do is hook on the lid and you are ready to sip your beverage on the go. Depending upon the brand and features, this gadget can cost anywhere between US$ 50 and US$ 80.
  

• Protective Earphones: Music-lovers are rarely seen without a set of earphones. While most portable music players come with a limit on how loud they can go, some can go as high as 120 decibels. Your kid could be listening to music at the sound level of an ambulance siren. Needless to say, this could damage their hearing. Buy them a pair of trendy, attractive, volume-limiting headphones that they will be happy to carry around. Your present could protect their ears from a lot of damage, for just US$ 16.

• Food Steamers: Encourage your loved ones (and their families) to eat healthy by opting for steamed food, which is high in nutrients, without any added fat. A three-tier steamer comes at about US$ 40 and gives you the chance to cook more than three items at the same time.
  

• Hot/Cold Eye Masks: Several men and women use an eye mask during the night, for undisturbed sleep. However, Hot/cold eye masks also help relieve minor ailments like headaches and eye fatigue. Some claim that these masks alleviate migraine and allergy symptoms too. Hot/cold masks come with flaxseed-fill-inserts, which need to be popped in a microwave for soothing warmth, or kept in a freezer as a comfy icepack alternative.

• Motion-Sensor Light-Up Coaster: If you are shopping for a senior citizen, or someone who wakes up quite often in the night, your present can help them stay hydrated, without knocking water on to the floor. This battery-operated coaster lights up automatically after sensing the wave of the hand (from up to 7 feet away). After 25 seconds, the light goes off automatically. These coasters can be purchased online for US$ 30.
  

• Ice-Pop Makers: Controlling a sweet tooth is not an easy task. However, this present can help you indulge in your sweet treats, while keeping fat and sugar in check. Use ingredients like fresh fruit, honey, cinnamon, yogurt, skim milk and low fat cream to execute delicious and healthy recipes. This device has your frozen pops ready in a matter of minutes. It is available for anywhere between US$ 49 and US$ 99.

Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.