Gifts of good health: Presents for those resolving to ring in the new year right

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Gifts of good health

Presents for those resolving to ring in the new year right

Plenty of people will ring in the new year with a resolution of better health. If any of them are on your shopping list, why not give them a jump-start with a healthy holiday gift? Here are the MSNBC.com health editors' top picks:


A sun-less tan
For sun worshipers, consider giving the gift of an airbrush tan. Popularized by the Fab Five on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," airbrush tanning is more convenient than goopy self-tanning lotions that often leave tell-tale streaks and blotches. And it’s more foolproof than the automatic spray-tan showers in which you pose in different Charlie’s Angels positions while being drenched in a tanning mist.
Using an “airbrush wand,” essentially an air compressor, a technician sprays a fine mist of tanning solution evenly over your body, taking care not to miss any spots or to overdo it. The color and intensity can be adjusted, making your tan more realistic-looking. The tan lasts about seven to 10 days and, for the most part, fades naturally. Prices generally start around $35 for one session at a salon or spa. -- Molly Masland

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