Friends, Entrepreneurs and Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

'Tis the season for friends and family, spending quality time with those you love and of course gift-giving. As a naturopathic doctor I'm always looking for quality products that are safe and gentle to recommend to friends and family. This year I am so happy to share some gift ideas that have been created by fellow naturopathic doctors and friends.

Olive Baby is a line created by Anna Falkowski, a mother, my friend, colleague and fellow Polish chick. There are currently 4 products that are all olive oil based and chemical and fragrance-free that are wonderful for babies AND adults. There is a cult following of her lip balm at Zawada Health. Check out www.olivebaby.ca for more information.

Next up is Aileen Lim-Trotter, and her ZenSkin line. As long as I've known Aileen she has been into cosmetics and products; so it's no surprise she has put out her own line that uses her knowledge of naturopathic medicine and herbs and of course cosmetics. Check out her Calendula Cleanser on her website that is essential oil free and contains my fave - green tea extracts! www.zen-tai.com

Andrea Beaubrun, my dear friend and colleague out in Calgary has created Chickaboo Organics with her eco-savvy, graphic designer of a sister Kerri! Organic cotton onesies that feel like luxury! The silk-screening uses natural inks so they are PVC/solvent/phthlate free which is so important for those little developing bodies! Check out www.chickaboo.ca for more information.

And of course I can't blog about new products without tooting my own horn! Plant2body Organics is a company founded by myself and Anna (see above) in order to provide our patients with a versatile nourishing serum for fine lines, acne scarring, and stretch marks. Our velvety oil is organic, chemical and fragrance-free and only has 3 ingredients: Camellia oil (green tea), perilla seed (omega-3 like flaxseed), and vitamin E. After only one use, your skin will start to glow with this antioxidant packed serum.

Happy shopping!