R+R Gift Guides 2021

Get gifting with R+R!

We’ve rounded out our favorites for everyone on your list. Scroll through for more details, links and holiday cheer!

FOR THE ONE WHO NEEDS HELP RELAXING

This is for the CEO in your life (of the office or of the home) who just goes and goes and goes! This can also be for the bath junkie or skincare lover.

Ancient Minerals Bath Flakes Jar
Dissolved in warm water, these magnesium bath flakes contain only the purest ingredients of highly soluble magnesium chloride for a foot soak or full body soak. Available in store for $19.

OSEA Undaria Body Polish
Soothe the skin and senses with this intoxicating body polish. Lychee seed, Undaria seaweed, volcanic pumice, Cannabis Sativa and Kukui Seed oils resurface and hydrate the body. Lightly massage into damp skin, rinse with warm water. Available in store for $48.

OSEA Anti-Aging Body Balm
Silky body balm combining the lasting hydration of a lotion with the anti-aging benefits of a serum. Omega fatty acids, sea minerals and antioxidants to give you all day hydration while you glow! Available in store for $48.

Theramu CBD Relieve Pro Strength Balm
Extra-concentrated, Pro-strength balm formulated as an all-natural alternative to relieve pain and inflammation. Fast-acting topical balm provides fast relief when applied directly to the source of pain or discomfort. Available in store for $70.

FOR THE HOME BODY

This gal or guy loves a night in, and the only thing they love more than cancelled plans is cancelled plans in their own clean house.

Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit
The gold standard of effective, non-toxic cleaning. This kit has everything you need to clean the whole house. Available in store or online for $69. We also carry BB Concentrate + Oxygen Boost.

Branch Basics Dryer Balls
Did you know fragrance filled dryer sheets are one of the most toxic products in an entire household? Skip the static and the stink with wool dryer balls. Available in store or online for $19.

Pranarōm Essential Oils
More on this great brand here, but here are the cliff’s notes if you’re short on time: From farm all the way to pharmacy, Pranarōm oils are organically grown, harvested, and packaged with both intention and transparency. We carry a multitude of fragrances for diffusing or inhaling ranging from peppermint to lemon to lavender to healing eucalyptus radiata and more! Available in store for $10 - $55.

Apothenne Candle
100% natural, non-GMO soy wax and a 100% cotton-core wick, made with premium natural and essential oils with a burn time up to 40 hours. They’re made without preservatives, additives, dyes, phthalates, lead, or petroleum, and they’re handcrafted in the US of A! We love this brand and their adorable owner. Various scents are available in store for $28.

Rishi Organic Teas
We have several flavors including Ginger Geranium, Lemon Tumeric, Daily Green, and Golden Triangle Breakfast of this direct-trade organic tea designed for the loose leaf tea drinker seeking the convenience of sachets. Available in store for $25.

STOCKING STUFFERS

Everybody’s favorite part!

RiseWell Toothpaste
Fluoride-free, paraben-free, vegan & cruelty-free without harsh foaming agents. Strengthens and restores tooth enamel, is antiplaque and naturally whitening. Available in adult and kid-friendly flavors in store for $12 or online.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
The original, totally invisible, weightless, scentless sunscreen with SPF 40 that leaves a velvety finish. Perfect for any age or skin-type. Available in store for $34.

OSEA Vagus Nerve Oil
Melt away signs of stress. This Vagus Nerve Oil helps promote a sense of well being for a moment of relaxation and balance during your day. Available in store for $48.

Ere Perez Eco Vegan Multipurpose Brush
A mini kabuki-style brush perfect for cream and liquid products made with packed, flat top vegan bristles. Blends beautifully with smooth, skin-like coverage. All ages will love this! Available in store for $26.

Last but not least…

If you just can’t muster the strength to get out of the house to holiday shop (we get it), peruse our favorite brands for safer products for everyone on your list!

Berkey: Countertop water filters
Branch Basics: Effective, non-toxic cleaning + laundry
Fullscript: Highest-quality supplements with 10% off + Free Shipping over $49
Sun Basket: Meal delivery service with $35 off your first order
Immunolytics: In-home mold testing
Thrive Market: Online groceries with up to $20 shopping credit when purchasing a Membership
Aquasana: In-home and under the sink reverse-osmosis water filters
Wellevate: Highest-quality supplements with 10% off and free shipping on orders over $49
Theramu: CBD oil with proprietary bioavailability blend with 20% off using code R&RFW
Purity Coffee: Organic, sustainably sourced, non-toxic coffee
Rise Well: 100% natural, dentist-developed toothpaste

Q&A with Mada Leigh Lavey of @mada_leigh

Mada Leigh Lavey
Virtual Fitness Trainer + IG Personality
@mada_leigh

Mada Leigh is a virtual fitness trainer and mama to two beautiful girls. She is currently pregnant with a little boy! She loves sharing her everyday life, her motherhood journey, wellness tips, and natural living on her IG page. 

We are thrilled to have the fabulous Mada Leigh with us today, and we cannot wait to learn more about her! She’s dropping some major tips below - don’t miss it.

What does wellness mean to you? 

Wellness to me is making small changes in my daily life for me and my family that help us feel our best mentally and physically. It’s not something that feels like a task, but it’s a lifestyle. I am the best ME when I take care of myself and nourish my body from the inside out.   

Name three non-negotiables in your life.

• Daily movement- doing something active each day! Doesn’t have to be intense but even a 20-minute walk gives me the biggest boost. 

• Getting quality sleep! I make sleep a priority and strive for 7-hours at least a night.

• Eating organic, whole food whenever possible. 

Your fave Instagram accounts to follow?

• @thedefineddish

• @wellthybelly

• @shantripp

• @aubrewinters

Morning routine?

It can be wild with two little ones haha, but this is usually what it looks like…

Wake up around 6am (usually around the time my 14-month-old wakes up), have a 16oz cup of room temp lemon water, make a coffee, cook my family breakfast, get my 3.5 year old ready for ½ day Montessori school program, my husband takes her to school around 7:30am, tidy up the house, then my youngest and I go on a long walk before her first nap! 

Evening routine?

Serve dinner around 5:30-6pm, playtime/the kids bedtime routine, kids in bed by 7:30pm, relax and catch up with my husband, take a bath and do my skincare routine, stretch for 10 minutes, in bed by 8:30pm, my husband and I typically read and go to bed by 9:30pm. 

Travel essentials?

• One Love Organics Cleansing Oil and makeup remover. A MUST face wash to always have on hand.

• A robe and hair clip for getting ready.

• Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil. My absolute favorite body oil for day and night. [PS we sell this at R+R ;)]

Instant energy boost?

Working out!! My virtual training gives me the best energy! I also love Pique Tea for a mid-day iced tea boost. 

Most used condiment?

Cholula

Favorite smoothie recipe?

Truthfully, I love Daily Harvest for smoothies. They are all so yummy!

How do you take your coffee (or tea)?

I add frothed nutpods creamer to my coffee with a drizzle of raw, local honey. YUM!

Go-to cocktail?

Margarita!!

3 ingredients/foods you can't live without?

• Tuna- call me crazy, but I love it haha.

• Dried Mangos- I could devour a bag in minutes!!

• Kale- I add it to everything! Smoothies, salads, bowls, you name it! 

• You said three, but I have to add lemons! Add to drinks, salad dressings, the possibilities are endless. 

Go-to gift?

A box of all my favorite nontoxic goodies that I use daily. Everyone loves a good nontoxic candle, face serum, body serum, essential oils, etc! Something special about sharing all the things you truly use daily. I also love gifting a good book for friends that like to read.

How do you reset?

A hot bath or a long walk always does the trick!

When you feel sickness coming on you...

Try to get in a sauna to sweat it out, take oregano oil, drink tons of lemon water, sip on bone broth, eat nourishing food, and REST!

What's valuable to you?

Quality time with my family, focusing on the health of everyone in my family, trying to do my part to be take care of our planet, keep things as nontoxic as possible in my daily life.

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Thank you, Mada Leigh! Be sure to check out her incredible virtual fitness workouts and wellness tips by following along @mada_leigh.

Coffee Enemas 101

The fine print/CYA: The person writing this is not a medical professional, and the following should not be considered as medical advice. Please consult your provider before partaking in a coffee enema.

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Does a coffee enema intrigue you or make you want to run for the hills? Well you’re here, so we’re guessing the former. Let’s get right to it then, shall we?

What are the benefits of a coffee enema?

• Liver detox: The liver is the head honcho of getting the toxins out. If this guy ain’t happy, your body will know. Need a visual? He’s the bouncer at the club, and a group of sketchy people just snuck in because he was busy doing his job elsewhere. Now they’re making people uncomfortable and the whole club has a weird vibe.

• Improved gallbladder function: The gallbladder and the liver are besties. If the liver ain’t happy, the gallbladder is likely sending an SOS.

• Parasite and Candida cleanse: Coffee enemas help get these unwelcome visitors out. Bye felicia. 

• Improved gut health: By cleaning out parasites, candida, and other unwanted bacteria and fungus, the gut’s ability to heal is no longer hindered. Enemas also aid in digestion.

• Stimulated + increased glutathione production: Glutathione is an awesome enzyme used by the liver to make the detox pathways run and enable toxins to be eliminated.

• If you are struggling with or suspect mold toxicity detox, coffee enemas are a great way to support the detox process of the mycotoxins that can often get stored in the bile of your intestines.

• Many report increased energy, mental clarity, and generally feeling lighter with regular coffee enemas.

• Improved hormone function due to the close connection between the liver and your hormones. 

• Clearer skin! Gut and liver health play a direct part in clarity of skin.

What do I need for a coffee enema?

• A stainless steel or glass enema kit vs. a silicon or plastic one. 

• Swing by R+R for a bag of Purity Coffee or purchase here. Any high-quality, fully caffeinated, organic coffee will do though.

• Ensure you have a clean water source like an Aquasana Reverse Osmosis Filter or a Berkey. At the very least, boil tap water for 15 minutes prior to using.

• Stainless steel or glass stove-top pot large enough to hold 32 oz of boiling water.

• Coconut oil or other natural oil.

• Stainless steel sieve or fine strainer with very small openings.

• Food grade hydrogen peroxide.

How do I do a coffee enema?

Step 1: Carve out at least an hour for your first coffee enema. 

Step 2: Bring 1 quart (aka 32 ounces aka 4 cups) of filtered water to a boil in a stainless steel or glass pot.

Step 3: While the water boils, follow the directions on your enema kit to attach tubing to the bucket and a tip to the end of the tube. This tip will enter your rectum, so grab a bit of coconut oil to rub on the tip for ease of access.

Step 4: Once boiling, lower heat to simmer and add 3 tablespoons of organic, ground coffee.

Step 5: Simmer for 3 minutes uncovered. Cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes.

Step 6: Let sit to cool or place in freezer for 15-20 minutes until it’s near body temperature. That’s approximately 98 degrees, Nick Lachey.

(While coffee cools…)

• Make a comfy little “bed” of towels and a pillow on your bathroom floor or in your bathtub.

• Have a show or something mindless downloaded and ready to watch to distract you. We suggest Schitt’s Creek because our 14 year old inner selves cannot resist the double-entendre of the name with what you’re about to do.

• Ensure the tubing clamp is closed!

Now for the fun part...

Step 1: Once coffee reaches the desired temp, strain coffee through the fine sieve into enema the bucket. At this point, you may add a bit of filtered water to the bucket to get the volume back up to 32oz since some may have evaporated. 

Step 2: Before transporting the enema kit to your Princess Poop Pallet in the bathroom, WE REPEAT: Ensure your clamp is closed!

Step 3: Once you get to the bathroom, place the bucket on the back of the toilet and unclamp the clamp until coffee fills the tube. Do this over the toilet to prevent any spillage, and clamp it back as soon as the tube is filled.

Step 4: Now it’s time to get in position: Hang the bucket about 12-18” above you. A door handle or cabinet handle typically works well.

Step 5: If you have a mirror handy, use this to help you place the lubricated enema tip into your rectum.

Step 6: Gently lie on your back or right side. The right side will stimulate the liver, but the back is equally effective. Just get comfortable!

Step 7: Locate the clamp, and gently release. Do as much or as little at a time as you can handle. If you immediately have to go and simply cannot hold the enema in, clamp the tube and sit on the toilet.

Step 8: Repeat the above steps with the goal of holding the contents of the enema bucket in for 15-20 minutes. You may hold as long as 30 minutes. Do not be discouraged if you cannot hold this long! The more you do them, the longer you can hold. 

Step 9: Once your timer goes off, gently remove the tube and carefully walk to the toilet to expell the coffee and toxins!

How to clean the enema kit:

• Fill the bucket with food-grade hydrogen peroxide and filtered water and run it through the tube 2-3x. 

• Dry everything thoroughly before storing, and remove tubing to hang over a shower rod or similar until it is completely dry. This may take a couple days. 

FAQ

How often can I do an enema?

This is up to you and your provider! Those under a strict detox protocol may do up to 3 a day. Others prefer weekly or bi-weekly.

What time of day should I do an enema?

After a bowel movement and not right after eating. Many report an energized feeling, so earlier in the day might be best. 

What should I eat or drink after an enema?

Lots of water! If you feel light-headed, consider adding ¼ tsp of sea salt to your drinking water after the enema.

Can I go on with normal life after an enema?

Stay home for a least an hour so you’re near the privacy of your own toilet, but afterward you are free to function as you normally would. 

Who shouldn’t do coffee enemas?

Those who are pregnant or nursing, have serious stomach issues such as Crohn's Disease, hypertension, ulcerative colitis, respiratory/renal/heart failure or are undergoing chemotherapy should not partake in a coffee enema. 

Any other questions?

Here is an incredibly informative article with everything and more you might need to know about a coffee enema. Please use caution, and do not do anything without first contacting your provider.