Redefining Christmas Shopping this Year

Here at Kijani, we have a mantra, to look after everyone else just like we would take care of ourselves. Sprinkle this Christmas with love and thoroughly thought of presents for your close friends and families. Make a list of the shopping places you would like to go to before heading out or simply be efficient with your time and order online! In a few easy steps, your Christmas shopping can have a good start or finish with no frustration.

Give the gift of wellbeing this year to your loved ones and fill up their stockings with fun and quirky presents. The aim is to support the body, mind and soul with unique presents and be different this year!

From herbal extracts, essential oils, amazing green superfood powders, pilates vouchers, organic skincare or even a set spotify playlist tailored to a friend. Think outside the box. Despite the latter being tricky to wrap up or include in the stocking, it is a thoughtful and practical gift for all music lovers. We recommend picking soothing music to keep up with our wellbeing theme of presents.

The natural wonders of the Ashwaganda plantin a liquid form can beone of the best Christmas gifts to give. It can help support the nervous system; help counteract both anxiety and stress to promote a calm state of mind. Also known as the winter cherry in English, Ashwaganda has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is one of the most well-known herbal tonics. Supporting energy, endurance, stamina and vitality Ashwaganda also plays an important role in the immune system. Its natural wonders can help everyone cope with the winter season and keep us all at peace.

Include a bottle of Turmeric-3 in the stocking and help your loved one to feel the warmth again. Turmeric’s root has valuable properties such as keeping inflammation at bay, hence reducing any form of stiffness while maintaining flexibility during the cold days. The benefits of turmeric are attributed to its active constituents such as curcumin, a well-researched compound. Turmeric-3 liquid can be added to scrambled eggs or a vegetable stir-fry; drizzled on soups, in smoothies, on a breakfast bowl of oats or used to make a delicious turmeric latte. Just a word of warning, turmeric turns most things to a beautiful shade of yellow.

Last but not least, we turn to Vitamin D3 drops which come in a practical little box. It is an essential supplement to take throughout the year. Nevertheless to say that Nature’s Answer’s supplements are of the highest quality and aim to always provide a product that is holistically balanced. Two drops of Nature’s Answer Vitamin D3 provide us with 4000 IU. So this Christmas, Vitamin D3 could help keep your family and friends happy by supporting their bones and their immune system.

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