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A BLANKET THAT'S
COZY AND CALMING
Baloo Living’s weighted
blanket is designed to calm
anxiety and help those suffering
from insomnia, PTSD,
cerebral palsy, restless leg
syndrome, and stress while also
delivering a great night’s sleep.
Made from Oeko-Tex Standard
100-certified materials, and
lead-free glass microbeads and
breathable cotton. Available in
15-pound and 20-pound options,
$169-189 at balooliving.com.
TAKE 5
GRANOLA BARS THAT DO GOOD
Spectrum Bakes is a social enterprise and nonprofit whose mission is to help
individuals with autism lead productive and meaningful lives through the
world of work. Seventy-five percent of their staff are on the autism spectrum.
One of their best-selling items is their handmade granola bars that come in
a variety of flavors, such as dark chocolate chunk, pumpkin & sunflower
seed and sweet cranberry, $2 per bar; $34.99 custom 24 pack. Available at
spectrumbakes.org or 516-888-9632.
BE U OWN
MEDITATION GURU
Muse® 2 is a personal meditation
CHILL … PEEL…STICK
PAINCAKES is a patented cold therapy device that sticks on the skin
without tape or Velcro that that claims to relieve pain, soreness, and inflammation.
Each PAINCAKE is reusable and is available in different colors
and sizes, $11.99-$12.99. Available at amazon.com.
assistant that takes
the guesswork out of meditation.
Paired with an app,
this brain-sensing headband
gives real-time feedback on
your meditation practice,
including mental activity,
body movement, heart rate
and breath, allowing you to
take your practice deeper,
$249.99 at amazon.com
PRESS HEALTH
By RUTH BASHINSKY
Products to empower
your personal wellness journey
FITNESS AT YOUR
FINGERTIPS
Aaptiv, Inc. is an audio-based
app that brings the workout to
you. A leading provider of digital
wellness content offers members
thousands of different workouts
from running, strength training
and yoga to indoor cycling and
meditation, all taught by certified
trainers. An annual membership
is $99.99, which includes a seven
day free trial, or pay monthly
at $14.99 at Aaptiv.com.
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