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Choosing the perfect holiday gift gets a whole lot easier when you ask the experts. So this year, we went straight to the source: six Ogden Clinic specialists sharing a gift or two that they actually recommend. From dermatologist-approved skincare to ortho-friendly recovery tools, these picks are practical, thoughtful, and rooted in real clinical insight. If you want to give something useful (or treat yourself), consider this your medically-vetted gift guide.
Gifts for a Pregnant Friend
"A basic postpartum kit is really thoughtful," says Carrie Gordon, OB/GYN. "What I would put in a box or a basket would be Tucks Pads, Miralax, peripads, breast pads, and a cute tumbler mug or water bottle."
Gifts for Active Folks (Or Those Trying to Be)
Dr. Seth Cope works at our West Davis Specialty Center, performing sports medicine and orthopedics. His top picks?
“For motivation to get or stay active, a wearable fitness tracker such as a Fitbit is great since it keeps a record of your progress.” Dr. Cope adds, “My favorite recovery tools are a massage gun or a foam roller—both provide relief of aches and soreness.”
The Gift of Better Sleep
Dr. Josh Bradshaw is an Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor who sees people every week who struggle with snoring, sleep apnea, and other ailments. Here are some of his favorite recommendations.
A cool mist humidifier that can be easily cleaned. "Whether it’s for adults or kids, a humidifier can improve sleep quality, prevent nosebleeds and mucus buildup in the throat, and keeps the nose from drying out in our dry climate." Know a snorer? Dr. Bradshaw also likes recommending over-the-counter snoring mouthpieces to those who snore.
FSA-Eligible Snoring Mouthpiece
“These work well and may be more of a gift to the giver rather than the receiver—if you have a snoring bedpartner,” he says. “I will add this caveat: Come see an ENT if there are signs of sleep apnea like daytime tiredness, morning headaches, if others notice sputtering, gasping, or pauses in breathing.”
A Favorite for Back Pain
Dr. Michael Wright specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and sees many people who live with back pain. An effective gift he likes to recommend is a back stretcher. “These curved tools help to decompress the back, which also relieves muscle tension, bulging discs, and sometimes sciatica,” he says.
Know Someone on a Weight Loss Journey?
Dr. Rohn Rigby specializes in Metabolic Health and recommends the brand Focus Pharmacology for their third-party testing and efficacy. These are his favorite supplements for weight loss and overall health:
To support overall health:
- Vitamin D3/Vitamin K2 (125 mcg/100mcg) (take nightly)
- Magnesium Glycinate - 200 mg (take nightly)
- This is a vitamin and a mineral that most people are deficient in.
For weight and appetite support:
- Berberine - 500 mg (take with each meal)
- Probiotic (20 strains)
- Keto Jump Start
Most people feel differences in their skin when the chill of winter hits. Dr. Lori Ramirez is a Dermatologist who recommends a sheet mask protocol to help lock in moisture and give skin a pampering boost of nourishment. "Sheet masks are one of those gifts that are suitable for every skin type and they make a thoughtful, self-care gift. For usage, I recommend using one per week."
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What's Dr. Ramirez's favorite moisturizer in the winter? "I really like the Triple Lipid Restore Cream from Skinceuticals," she says. "It is incredibly nourishing and has a potent profile of fatty acids and ceramides to fight the dryness of winter."
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