Toolbox: Recovery Room
Try these picks from S&H to keep your body active by giving it tools to repair itself.
With an energizing kick and a mildly sweet aftertaste, Ethan’s MCT* shots will boost you from the inside out. ($48 for 12 pack) ethans.com
*MCT = medium chain triglycerides
For those hard-to-reach pain points, Walball will go with you anywhere and stick to the wall or the floor for portable trigger-point therapy. ($19.95) thegrommet.com
In a world filled with distracting sounds, DOZZI creates white noise to tune out the disruptions and let your mind rest. ($39.99) wittidesign.com
When you can’t make it to the massage therapist, the Grid Foam Roller simulates an everyday version to help you work out knots. ($34.99) tptherapy.com
The aptly named Body Stick gives you the power to control how much pressure you apply as you roll out any and all of your major muscles. ($42.50) thestick.com
“Life is a balance between rest and movement.”
Osho
A well-hydrated body recovers faster. Put the Recovery Stick in your water bottle and it will create a hydration source that is alkaline and rich in hydrogen. ($17.99) santevia.com
Your aching upper body will forgive long hours spent at the computer when you wrap the Kozi Neck and Shoulder Wrap, either heated or cooled, snugly around it. ($34.95) shop.kozizones.com
For immediate relief from nagging pain, Pain Relief Spray with Menthol delivers non-staining curcumin and a good amount of tingling to boot. ($19.99) avienaturals.com
Create an outdoor ambience for your restorative practice by burning Into the Woods, an evergreen scented soy candle. ($22) wax-buffalo.myshopify.com
Our hands and feet are in service to us all day long; show them some love by energizing them with the MELT Hand and Foot Treatment. ($49.99) meltmethod.com
With just the right amount of grip and cushion, the Eko yoga mat is a planet-friendly way to support your body as you stretch out sore muscles. ($88) manduka.com
- Renew your spirit and embark on an immersive yoga adventure, where you’ll interact with a local organization benefiting girls’ education. Choose your destination with Souljournyoga to join a global community and make a marked difference for girls in developing countries. Souljournyoga.com
- If you are new to foam rolling, read 12 Ways to Use a Foam Roller and start incorporating this useful practice into your daily life. gaiam.com/blogs/discover/12-ways-to-use-a-foam-roller
—Kalia Kelmenson
About the Author
Kalia Kelmenson is the creator of The Salt in Us where she helps water-loving women harvest the wisdom of their grief and pain so they can find freedom and flow in their life. She explores science and spirit at the intersection of mind-body medicine.
