Under $100: Best health and wellness buys for December

Gear Up

Honestly, when it comes to working out it can be hard to know where to begin. Which is why it’s nice that you can opt for simple tools to elevate your at-home workout. I’ll be picking up this exercise elastic to help strengthen and tone the next time I head to my living room (and YouTube) to sweat a little. - Alexandra Donaldson, fashion & beauty editor

Hyba fitness set, $33, reitmans.com.

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Rapunzel, Rapunzel

An extra busy holiday season (that’s only getting busier) has been wreaking havoc on my hair, leaving it dry and breaking off at the ends. In an effort to combat that and in hopes of achieving longer locks, I’ll be taking the Hairfinity Healthy Hair Vitamins. They promise to help strengthen your hair follicles and promote the growth of longer, healthier hair with the help of ingredients like biotin, vitamins A and D. - Murissa Barrington, digital assistant

Hairfinity Healthy Hair Vitamins, $39/60 capsules, well.ca. 

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Breathe Easy

I'm not a huge scent person, and I have my allergies to blame for that. But I do enjoy the smell of eucalyptus as it helps to alleviate my sometimes-uncomfortable sniffles. This portable aromatherapy pod is perfect to take with me everywhere for on-the-go relief. - Linda Cotrina, web producer

ESYM Eucalyptus Portable Aromatherapy Pod, $25 US, anthropologie.com.

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Go with the Flow

I recently had a discussion with a group of friends about menstrual cups. You see, I’ve been a fan for years and many people I know are still hesitant to try it. When it comes to your period, it should all be about what’s comfortable for you. But honestly, there are some great points to be made for a menstrual cup—namely that you save money and it’s environmentally friendly. Which is why I recommend it to most women I know. - AD

Diva Cup, $38, well.ca.

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Work out the kinks

As temperatures drop and the weather worsens, I’ve taken to doing more at-home workouts that don’t require me to venture out into the cold. To help me get a good post-workout stretch, I’ll be buying this Everlast foam roller made with high-density foam for tension-free muscles the next day. - MB

Everlast 18” foam roller, $25, well.ca. 

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Winter Warmers

I love spending spring, summer and fall hiking, but haven’t quite mastered winter hiking thanks to the often extreme dip in temperature. I’m aiming to remedy that this season by investing in some gear that will keep me toasty so I can enjoy the outdoors. While this hand warmer might seem like an unnecessary purchase, it will keep my hands warm inside my gloves while also powdering up any USB devices you have on hand. - AD

Celestron Firecel Plus Warmer/Charger/Light, $59.50, mec.ca. 

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Good Riddance

I usually get sick around the holidays but I'm hoping that this year recovery will be a little bit easier with this cold & flu nose inhaler that helps alleviate symptoms. - LC

Cold & Flu Inhaler, $10, kalolabotanicals.com. 

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