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Whether someone in your life has just embarked on a healthier lifestyle or is a full-on fitness guru, these top gift ideas are sure to keep him or her motivated, energized and looking great:

David Kirsch Ultimate Energy Blast
The man responsible for Heidi Klum's abs and Kerry Washington's derriere offers this brilliant kit to kick-start your day. includes Energy Bubbles (Boosts physical and mental performance, increases defense against stress, aids in the reduction of fat & helps to build muscles), Vitamin Mineral Juice (potent multivitamin) and Muscle Restore (for energy and recovery). ($112.50, DavidKirschWellness.com.)

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Balm, Vitamin Body Wash, Body Lotion & Smoothing Body Buffer
This quartet of invigorating, peppermint-scented bath and body products boasts a blend of nourishing, all natural ingredients and retro-inspired packaging. ($7.50-$14 ea; $47.50 for all 4, BigelowChemists.com.)

Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil
Firms and tones, improving skin elasticity to help prevent slackening and leaves skin soft and satin-smooth to the touch. Also reduces the appearance of stretch marks and promotes an overall feeling of well-being. ($52, Clarins.com.)

Aveda Ritual of Relief
Includes both travel-size and full-size tubes of the brand's beloved Hand Relief and Foot Relief therapies, which work to exfoliate and soothe. ($53 value for $44, Aveda.com. BONUS: Purchase this gift set and receive a free sample of Aveda's Light Elements Smoothing Fluid.)

Philip Kingsley Swimcap
Guards against discoloration and damage caused by weathering from sun, chlorine, salt water and wind, whilst simultaneously providing a super conditioning treatment for hair. ($33, SpaceNK.com.)

Molton Brown Bracing Silverbirch Thermal Muscle Soak
Enriched with dynamic thermal muscle salts and active extracts of linden and birch, this uplifting soak helps to flush toxins, soothe the muscles and boost skin condition. ($28, MoltonBrown.com.)

TechnoGym Wellness Pad
A perfect blend of functionality and design, this ab/yoga/pilates accessory folds up to become a stylish carryall and includes a series of go-to streches right on the mat. ($95, TechnoGym.com.)

Crave more? View all of our 2010 Holiday Gift Guides here.

Splash News

Though we may love to blame the season's forgiving fashions, familial feasts and cold weather for winter weight gain, the true culprit remains our everyday, on-the-go choices.

Break the binge/resolution cycle — for good! — with these 7 simple tips & tricks:

Sleep Yourself Slim
New research from the University of Chicago confirms that a lack of shut-eye can actually make you eat more. So much so, that simply increasing your zzz's can save over 1,000 calories/day! (To maximize results, slather on a rich, silhouette-shaping creme — like Bliss Fat Girl Sleep — nightly before bed.)

Sip On This
Created exclusively for Caudalie, this delicious blend of organic herbal teas helps to promote drainage and acts as the perfect diet aid. Sip hot or cold, throughout the day, to help keep cravings — and excess lbs. — at bay. Ecocert certified.

Go Window-Shopping
Yes, you read correctly. Whether you brave the challenge with or without the Amex, an afternoon of walking around, browsing the counters, and trying things on can burn as much as 550 calories.

Work It Out
You don't need to hit the gym for two hours a day to see results. A few quick and easy moves — like these from celebrity trainer David Kirsch — can help create and maintain a firm physique.

Watch What You Drink
At 500 calories, a Starbucks 16-ounce Eggnog Latte has almost twice the calories of a regular-size Snickers bar. Then there's champagne, which rings in at about 90 calories for a small flute; 495 for a bottle. So what to do? Don't skip all of your favorite holiday beverages, but do be mindful when consuming them. Liquid calories, carbs and fat are just as naughty as their solid counterparts.

Get Glossin'
Curb cravings and plump your pout with Purplelab's Huge Lips Skinny Hips, an innovative lippie that boasts both orange peel extract (to boost metabolism) and Hoodia (to suppress appetite).

Reboot Your System
A nutrient- and vitamin-rich juice fast — like Blueprint Cleanse — can help to shed weight, "shrink" your stomach and, most importantly, make you more aware of what you're consuming on a daily basis.

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Q: What types of supplements can I take (or foods should I eat) to promote strong, healthy hair?
— Meghan B., San Francisco

A: Thank you for your query, Meghan! I've asked David Kirsch, renowned celebrity fitness and diet expert, for his professional advice:

The right vitamins and minerals play a major role in keeping your hair healthy. It is important to include B-6, biotin, folic acid, and minerals such as magnesium, sulfur, silica and zinc in a supplement program to maintain healthy hair. A natural way to get some of these vitamins and minerals is through eating a diet that includes foods like turkey breast, wild salmon, beans and yogurt.

If you're always on the go, try a fast-absorbing nutritional supplement like David Kirsch Super Juice, which was created for clients as an alternative to taking a daily multivitamin pill, and is a powerful wellness booster and beauty enhancer.