Offering gifts that promote wellness is a great way to help others get on the path to better health just in time for the New Year. Enter our holiday gift guide – consider us your personal elves. We’re here to help you give a gift you can feel good about.

You’ll find some make-it-yourself ideas so you won’t have to break the bank as well as special gifts from the heart so you can spread joy to those in need. From your great aunt to your daughter’s first grade teacher, we’ve got something for everyone on your list.

Smartphones are nearly ubiquitous in this day and age, and we’re excited to see so many nutrition, fitness, and wellness apps on the market! If you’d like to find out how your phone can be turned into a tool for your personal health, check out this next segment in our Integrative Nutrition Reviews series.

Fitness

RunKeeper - iOS / Android

Enter activity manually, or use the GPS feature to track your run automatically. The app will save information about how far you went, your pace, calories burned, and your route and upload them to RunKeeper.com. It even integrates your phone's music, and makes it easy to share your accomplishments with friends online. (Free)

C25K - iOS / Android / Blackberry

Never run a day of your life? No problem. This app already has your gradual training for a 5K all planned out. With GPS support, music integration, and alerts to let you know when you need to switch between walking and running, you'll be a regular runner in no time. ($2.99)

Mariska Breland was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002, and two years later her mother passed away from cancer. She struggled with the diet choices she was making, as well as the fact that her corporate career wasn’t very fulfilling. When she came across an advertisement for Integrative Nutrition late one night, she couldn’t shake a gut feeling that by signing up for the Health Coach Training Program she could find what she’d been looking for: a chance to make a difference.

Not only did the program change the way Mariska thought about food, it allowed her to incorporate healthy habits and business and teaching skills into her Pilates practice. Since graduating in 2005, she has trademarked her personal brand, Fuse Pilates, and has built a thriving company in one of Washington D.C.’ s hottest spots, Dupont Circle.

Looking to the future, Mariska hopes to expand her practice even further, while watching her clients transform their bodies and find a healthier lifestyle. Read more about her success as a Health Coach below!

It's only two weeks away until Integrative Nutrition Live in NYC: Fall IINto Action! We're thrilled that so many of you are travelling from so far, and we want to help you feel as at home in New York City as we can. That's why we've put together our NYC Health Living Guide to Restaurants and Parks & Walking Tours.

If you're looking to get in a good workout while you're here, New York City has some unique options for staying fit and healthy - and many are free! Check out our suggestions to boost your heart rate, New York-style.

Check out all of Integrative Nutrition's Healthy Living Guides!

Fitness

The High Line Skate Rink

New York City is famous for their creative pop-up shops, and the Uniqlo roller skating rink is no exception. The retailer opened up a small Uniqlo outpost under the High Line Park and roller skating rink next to it. For $12 you can rent skates and get a fun work out with some serious New York flair. (Photo Credit: Liz Ligon)

Yoga to the People 

Take a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of New York streets with a class at Yoga to the People. The studio provides Power Vinyasa and Traditional Hot Yoga classes for free at all four of their Manhattan locations.  Check their schedule online and make sure you get there early as classes fill up quick!