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Spring is the season of renewal, so this week’s theme revolves around popular wellness products.
RAD All-in Kit
Years ago, I trained using RAD tools and was amazed at how much better my whole body felt afterwards. This system includes myofascial release therapy, which helps the fascia move more freely, improving posture, blood flow, range of motion, and reducing pain and muscle tension. RAD’s all-in kit includes everything you need, including point release and flushing tools. Our free mobility app offers over 250 videos to help you get started. You can also purchase the Pro option, which includes classes and mobility challenges, for $12.99 per month. The double massage ball opens up the spine, mid-back and glutes, but like the other massage balls in the kit, it works on different body parts such as the feet, legs, arms and lower back. His three sizes and densities of other massage balls give you plenty of options for optimal release, whether you use a block or not, the massage balls can be conveniently stored. The helix fits onto the rod and acts like a rolling pin, releasing soft tissue and toxins. It’s very easy to use. Last winter I mainly used it for my quad and IT band after skiing. You can also just roll the helix, similar to a foam roller or rod. After using all the other tools, there is little need to use it alone.
$140, radroller.com
RAD face roller
As RAD points out, skin doesn’t shrink on its own. Tense facial muscles lie underneath. This face roller is made from medical grade silicone and helps break patterns of chronic tension. I like to use a face roller to relax at the end of the day. I use it on my eyebrows, chin, and neck to relieve daily tension. Especially my jaw muscles feel good. The two interchangeable roller heads and the roller’s curved arm are both great for promoting lymphatic drainage, and the curved tip can also be used on the face. When you feel pressure in your sinuses, push the end of the tool over your cheekbones and eyebrows. The removable head can also be heated or cooled.
$65, radroller.com
RE:CHI tea
I love a good cup of tea, and RE:CHI hits all the right notes. Using non-GMO, organic herbs that are sourced from the source to ensure efficacy, these teas deliver fresh taste every time. RE:CHI is based on a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) blend that takes a holistic approach to balancing the flow of Qi with natural ingredients. The bag is also made of completely degradable corn fiber. Four different teas created by TCM chefs, food therapists, and registered dietitians address sleep/insomnia, energy/vitality, immunity, and digestion. All winter long, I drank RE:STORE Immunity Tea with Reishi, Ginger, Astragalus, Codonopsis Root, Poria, Jujube, and Licorice. I replaced my morning caffeine with RE:ENERGIZE tea. It is very similar to caffeine in terms of concentration, but lacks the excitement that caffeine can cause. RE:LAX helped us do just that with jujube seeds, lily bulbs, ophiopogon roots, longan berries, and chamomile. I didn’t get to try his RE:FRESH digestive tea. In that box, he accidentally received a lot of RE:LAX and no RE:FRESH. However, considering his other RE:CHI teas, I think it might be quite effective. delicious.
$19.99 for 10 bags (1.5 pots), rechi.life
KeraFactor Combo System
KeraFactor shampoo and conditioner stimulates the scalp with growth factors while treating thinning hair. This kit’s concentrated scalp stimulation solution provides KeraFactor’s proprietary peptide complex, which includes seven polypeptides that provide growth factors and skin proteins to improve hair and scalp health. Designed to stimulate weak and dormant hair follicles and improve scalp circulation while delivering nutrients for thicker, healthier-looking hair. Research shows that people with thinning hair lack certain growth factors, which provide growth factors. Most people notice a change in hair growth rate after 3 to 6 months of regular use, but KeraFactor says it takes 12 to 18 months to see the best results. That’s it. Although the product has only been in use for a short period of time, it has been very well received by customers. By using it, my hair bounced up a notch and the volume of my curly hair increased even more. The scalp stimulating solution can be applied to dry or wet hair with a dropper, so it can be used day or night, making it very convenient. And all you need to do is add a pea-sized drop of your shampoo and conditioner combination. The included scalp stimulation brush also promotes blood flow to the scalp.
$218 or $174.40 with subscription, shop.mykerafactor.com
selma contour
This is the most expensive LED light therapy device I’ve acquired, and there’s a reason for that. That’s because it’s the first FDA-approved device for body contouring on an over-the-counter basis. And it’s approved by the FDA to treat aging skin and pain. He especially appreciates the ability to deliver all three interventions in one device. Red and near-infrared light create temporary pores in fat cell membranes that drain fatty lipids into the interstitial fluid for excretion. As a result, fat cells become smaller, creating a slimming effect. I first learned about his CONTOUR from a functional medicine doctor I was researching. In fact, Celluma says thousands of doctors and clinicians around the world use and trust CONTOUR. One panel has 353 LEDs and 4 green indicator lights with blue, red and near-infrared wavelengths. The protocol calls for 30 minutes of daily treatment for best results. I recently received the package, and although I haven’t used Blue Light in wrinkle mode long enough to notice a difference, I did notice a slight reduction in belly fat after just one use. The 24″ x 10″ flexible panel easily covers the abdomen and surrounding flanks, and the treatment area is 16″ x 8″. It was warm and comfortable, and the abdominal pain that had lasted for a day and a half was alleviated after just one treatment. The panels naturally flex to form a dome-like structure over your face for blue light therapy, but there’s an unpleasant odor when you take it out of the package that I wish would go away. In addition to body contouring, it is also great for joint treatment and pain relief (such as knee pain).
1 panel, $1,995, 3 panels, $3,995, celluma.com
Agave + Phoenix and Agave Black Skin Care
Agave Black is the man’s answer to Agave + Phoenix. I don’t know about other men’s facial care habits, but my husband doesn’t think shaving is a good thing, even though we have tons of cleansers and moisturizers on the counter for him to soak in. I am. He’s obsessed with it, packaging everything in black, calling the spot treatments “Fix It,” and loving the moisturizing and firming serum. His 4 easy steps in the Complete Routine Kit include a cleanser, Spot His treatment to fight acne and help heal scars, an anti-aging serum, and a light, hydrating moisturizer that won’t get stuck in stubble and harden. It is included. Although the ingredients in Agave men’s and women’s products are the same, Agave + Phoenix Skin Care His Ritual Kit includes an additional moisturizer. Monsoon Night His moisturizer contains bakuchiol, which boosts collagen and restores barrier-building ceramides, thickening your structure without being heavy. Both yearn for this dry environment. In addition to bakuchiol and ceramides, agave stem cells nourish the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. Formulated with skin-nourishing agave leaf extract and exfoliating fruit acids, this cleanser leaves skin refreshed without feeling dry. Serums and moisturizers contain aloe vera, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and more. All products are also free of alcohol, parabens, silicones, gluten, PEG, and sulfates.
Agave Black Complete Routine Kit, $330 (currently on sale for $265), agaveblack.com. Agave + Phoenix Skin Care Ritual Kit, $438 (currently on sale for $299), agavephoenix.com
