WHATS HOT DECEMBER 2025

By Susan M. Henney & Justin D.
Hackett

This book offers a rigorous and refreshing alternative to the muddled landscape of modern wellness culture. Henney and Hackett present a comprehensive, research-grounded overview of how psychological, biological, social, economic and spiritual forces jointly shape human wellbeing. The book successfully bridges academic insight with practical relevance, making it valuable for students, health professionals, and general readers seeking clarity amidst pseudoscientific wellness trends.

Chapters on behaviour change, trauma, environmental and relationship wellness, and mind body practices provide nuanced, evidence-led explanations. Particularly commendable is the inclusion of racial trauma, financial wellbeing and generational wellness challenges— topics often overlooked in mainstream texts. The authors also tackle the rise of wellness influencers and corporate programmes with thoughtful critique. This is an authoritative, accessible, and timely contribution to the field.

Price: €99.99
Available from SpringerLink

By Megan Kaye

This is a bright, friendly and informative introduction to the world of crystal healing. Balancing spiritual tradition with practical explanation, Kaye outlines how crystals form, how they can be cared for, and how they may be incorporated safely into meditation or wellbeing routines. The book’s directory of 50 key crystals—complete with descriptions, origins and uses—is engagingly written and beautifully illustrated, making it ideal for beginners.

What sets this guide apart is its grounded tone: it avoids exaggerated claims and instead places crystals within a broader mind-body-spirit context. Readers are also offered guidance on ethical sourcing and finding reputable practitioners, which adds welcome credibility. Cheerful, accessible and thoughtfully structured, it provides a gentle entry point into crystal-based practices without straying into the overly esoteric.

Price: £12.99

Available from Ammonite Press

By Rohit Kumar

This provides an illuminating introduction to the foundations of spiritual inquiry. Drawing on Hindu philosophy, global religious traditions, and classical Yogic teachings, the book offers a structured exploration of life’s essential questions—creation, consciousness, ritual, liberation, and the evolution of the soul. Kumar’s approach is refreshingly sincere: he neither claims divine authorship nor absolute authority, instead presenting a thoughtful synthesis of scriptural wisdom and experiential understanding.

Divided into four accessible sections and seven “grounds”, the text gently guides readers through increasingly subtle dimensions of truth. Its clarity, cross-cultural references, and practical reflections make it suitable for beginners, teachers-in-training, or anyone seeking spiritual grounding in everyday life. More a companion than a manual, this first volume invites disciplined, meaningful living rooted in insight and self-discovery.

Price: $29.99
Available via major online retailers

By Rohit Kumar

The second volume in Rohit Kumar’s series deepens the journey begun in Part One, offering a richer, more expansive engagement with Yogic philosophy and global spiritual thought. Once again blending insights from the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and teachings of revered saints with perspectives from Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Western philosophy, Kumar provides an inclusive framework for contemplating existence and spiritual evolution.

Structured into two parts and seven well-organised sections, the book continues its accessible, reflective style, allowing readers to investigate both absolute and relative truths with clarity. Themes such as cosmic creation, the nature of God, human purpose, and the path to liberation are handled with balance and humility. This volume is especially valuable for students and teachers of Yog who seek structured guidance. It remains a practical, contemplative companion for long-term spiritual growth.

Price: $31.99
Available via major online retailers

This is a beautifully crafted celebration of nature’s wisdom, offering a grounded yet magical way to reconnect with plants, intuition and the cycles of the natural world. Developed by the Seed Sistas after more than two decades of herbal practice, this 40-card deck blends folklore, herbalism and elemental philosophy with remarkable coherence. Each card links a plant to an element—Earth, Water, Fire, Air or Spirit—highlighting qualities such as grounding, creativity or resilience, while Belle Benfield’s hand-painted artwork adds a captivating, whimsical charm.

The accompanying 176-page guidebook is unusually rich: part herbal compendium, part intuitive manual. It explores medicinal properties, traditional lore and emotional symbolism, and even includes astrological connections for personalised readings. Suitable for newcomers and seasoned readers alike, it offers daily clarity, deeper self-inquiry and a renewed appreciation of the living world.

Price: £22.95
Available from SeedSistas.co.uk, Amazon &
major booksellers

This is a smart, highly effective upgrade for anyone seeking professional-level skincare results from home. This sleek, cordless device combines four technologies—microcurrent, triple LED therapy, soothing heat and gentle vibration—to lift, sculpt and brighten the complexion with minimal effort. Its ergonomic design makes it easy to glide along the face and neck, while its portability ensures it fits neatly into even the busiest daily routine.

The clinical results are impressive: smoother skin was reported by 100% of trial participants within a week; elasticity increased by up to 30%; radiance by 15%; and wrinkles reduced by nearly half after just one use. With a significant majority also noting improved contour, tone and texture, the Pebble Pro delivers meaningful, measurable change without salon appointments. Accessible, intuitive and thoughtfully engineered, it’s a standout device in the current wave of at-home beauty tech.

Price: £89.99 Available from Magnitone.co.uk, Boots & LookFantastic

These Gummies offer a gentle but effective way to support the body’s stress response—ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, wired or chronically fatigued. Formulated with a dual magnesium complex (glycinate and citrate) alongside Ashwagandha, glycine, lemon balm, chamomile, vitamin B12 and iodine, the gummies target both physical and emotional tension. Magnesium plays a central role in relaxation and nervous system balance, while the herbal extracts add a layer of calm that feels natural rather than sedating.

The passion-fruit flavour makes them easy to incorporate into daily routines, and the vegan, Halal and allergen-free credentials widen their appeal. With Gen Z reporting the highest stress levels of any generation, Calm Gummies feel timely, practical and pleasantly uncomplicated. They aren’t a cure-all, but they offer a supportive nudge towards better rest, steadier mood and a more resilient baseline.

Price: £19.99

Available from Novomins.com & HollandandBarrett.com

Mush brings a refreshingly authentic approach to mushroom supplementation, inspired by founder Bethany’s experience using functional mushrooms to support her wellbeing during chemotherapy. The range includes four dual extracted, alcohol-free formulas made solely from organic fruiting bodies, ensuring potency without fillers. Brain Boost (Lion’s Mane) supports focus and cognitive clarity; Less Stress (Reishi) promotes calm and restorative sleep; Defence (Chaga) aids immunity and antioxidant protection; and Energy (Cordyceps) offers clean, sustained vitality.

Each 2ml dose delivers a remarkably high concentration, making the extracts easy to add to coffee, tea or water. The liquids absorb quickly, feel practical for everyday use and provide a clear entry point for those exploring mushroom based wellness. Thoughtful, potent and rooted in real experience, Mush stands out as a sincere and effective addition to modern wellbeing routines.

Price: £35 per 60ml
Available from LoveMush.com

Elizabeth Grant Skincare offers a thoughtful, cycle-aware approach to skin health, recognising that skin renewal follows a natural rhythm—and that different stages benefit from different types of support. This perspective anchors four standout products, each tailored to a specific phase of the skin cycle.

Night Wonder Concentrate is the range’s nightly hero, designed to rejuvenate and clarify while remaining gentle enough for consistent use. It supports the skin during its repair phase, encouraging a smoother, brighter complexion by morning. The Professional Institute Collagen Booster Drops step in during the cell-production stage: lightweight but potent, they help strengthen collagen and elastin, reducing the look of fine lines and bringing a fresher vitality to the skin.

For the migration phase, the Collagen Re-Inforce 3D Advanced Face Lift Day Cream delivers hydration, firmness and contouring support. Formulated with multiple types of collagen and Elizabeth Grant’s signature Torricelumn™, it offers visible lift and improved structure with daily use. Completing the cycle, the Collagen Re-Inforce 3D Cleanser helps sweep away dead skin cells, debris and makeup during the exfoliation stage, fortifying the moisture barrier and protecting against environmental stressors.

What ties the range together is a commitment to strengthening, renewing and nurturing the skin holistically. Each product serves a distinct purpose yet works synergistically, making the routine intuitive and results-driven. Thoughtful, restorative and suitable for everyday use, this is a cycle-savvy regimen for anyone seeking firmer, clearer and more resilient skin.

Prices:
Night Wonder Concentrate – £54
Collagen Booster Drops – £48
3D Advanced Day Cream – £56
3D Cleanser – £21
Available from ElizabethGrantUK.com & Debenhams.com

The Studio Creator Hollywood Mirror is a game changer for anyone who loves filming GRWM videos, skincare routines or simple everyday looks. Designed with creators in mind, it delivers bright, even lighting thanks to its three LED modes — white, natural and warm — and easy touchscreen dimmer control. The built-in 360° phone holder makes hands-free filming effortless, while the detachable storage tray keeps brushes, clips and essentials neatly organised.

Compact yet stylish, it transforms any desk or bedroom corner into a mini studio without taking up space or blowing the budget. Whether you’re a budding beauty influencer or just enjoy flawless lighting for makeup or selfies, this mirror brings professional polish to your routine.

Price: £24.99

Available now at Smyths Toys (smythstoys.com)

Magnesium Glycinate offers a gentle yet highly effective way to support calm, clarity, and deeper rest. Formulated for women navigating PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, or everyday stress, this high-absorption form of magnesium works with the body to restore balance without causing stomach discomfort. It helps ease muscle tension, improve sleep quality, and reduce feelings of overwhelm, fatigue, and brain fog — making it an ideal daily supplement for anyone seeking steadier energy and a more grounded mood.

Doctor-formulated and vegan-friendly, it also supports bone strength, nervous system health, and hormonal harmony. With a flexible dosage of one to four capsules a day, it’s easy to tailor to individual needs. Thoughtfully created with women’s wellbeing in mind — and supporting women’s charities — it offers calm done properly.

Price: £19.99

Available from Polybiotics