16 Gift Ideas from the Men of Health Twitter
"Their hemoglobin will love their newfound improved CO₂ transport abilities."
Health Gossip is a historically female publication. This holiday season, I wanted to give the men a chance to shine.
Below, you’ll hear from seven Health Twitter anons (and my teenage brother) on their most gift-able health and wellness items, from the bedroom to the kitchen. Their approaches skew bioenergetic, but there’s a bit of something for everyone…enjoy.
For the Underslept and Stressed Out…
Does your giftee dream about living in the mountains? Do they crave the clean, electric rush of being at a higher altitude, or seek to mitigate their high-stress lifestyle…?
If so, then look no further than the SIERRA 100 Altitude Generator, a personal use CO₂ machine recommended by @cynomaxxx and many others in the Health Twitter space. Controlled CO₂ exposure — whether through machines or practices like Buteyko-style breathing — may improve sleep, boost metabolic rate, and enhance mental clarity. A study from the 1958 even suggested it could be used to address conditions like irritability and tension.
This specific device is “ideal for fitful nights sleeping at simulated high altitude as the system pumps deoxygenated air through the sleep-friendly mask,” says @cynomaxxx. “Their hemoglobin will love their newfound improved CO2 transport abilities,” he adds. (Brian Johnson be damned.)
Speaking of sleep…many gentlemen of Health Twitter are proponents of nighttime caps, which not only are incredibly cozy but can also “increase the metabolic rate of the brain, improve energy production, and help with restorative sleep,” says @T3MaxxiAlt, a bioenergetic researcher who also publishes on Substack.
T3’s preferred cap, the 100% Cotton Men’s Sleeping Cap, offers a classic, sleepy-time-bear look, while @cynomaxxx likes the LL Bean Classic Cashmere Beanie, a stylish option that can work just as well in waking hours.
“Essentially, any one will do,” adds T3. “It mostly depends on taste and preference.”
Editor’s Note: I have now been convinced to get a sleeping cap.
This holiday season is also the perfect excuse to incandescent light-pill your friends. By now, you probably know the benefits of opting for candles, incandescents, and red-light panels over LEDs (if not, read this). Two standout options, courtesy of heliotherapist @zaidkdahhaj:
Chromalux Incandescent Bulbs, which “provide a balanced spectrum of light” (very important for our circadian rhythms and general biology).
The EMR-Tek Red Light Panel, which offers both red and near-infrared light therapy. I personally have and love the Firewave panel. A very helpful tool in not being a victim this winter.
@ProjectImpero, an “Aspiring Renaissance Man” and bioenergetic researcher (check out his Substack), suggests something a bit less fancy: monochromatic, flicker-free red LED lights.
“These are not meant to be red light therapy devices, just ambient lights that minimize circadian disruption,” he says. “They also make your neighbors think you are running a brothel, which is a plus.”
You can find these bulbs online or at your local hardware store (sometimes, they’re called “party lights”).
For the Man Who’s Starting to See Beyond Supplement Stacks and Cold Plunges…
On the reading front, Impero recommends Gerald H. Pollack’s Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life — “a surprisingly engaging and light read, all things considered,” building on the ideas of Gilbert Ling, Albert Szent-Györgyi, and other Peat-aligned thinkers.
“Water is central to the bioenergetic view, but its role can be hard to grasp for newcomers,” Impero adds. “Pollack first dismantles the ‘pump-channel—membrane—liquid cytoplasm’ model of the cell, and then rebuilds an integrative picture from simpler premises, all whilst tracing its (many) biological implications.” Perfect for your esoteric male friend.
For EMF mitigation, we have two recommendations. First, your giftee will want to assess their EMF situation with the TriField Meter Model. “The price range of EMF detectors is quite large,” says @T3MaxxiAlt. “I have seen people use the TriField and Safe and Sound Pro 2 with good results.”
Once they’ve measured their EMFs, they may want an EMF-Blocking Blanket, which “is specifically engineered to stop harmful 5G radiation,” says @MyFitnessFeelingz, “Perfect for cuddling or working on your laptop.” On the more affordable side, I’ve been enjoying the Yarrow Environmental Solution and Orgonite Andy’s Orgone Generators for on-the-go support.
Depending on how well you know your giftee, @MyFitnessFeelingz recommends gifting Peptide Bioregulators and Camphosal — two substances that you might otherwise need a prescription for. I have a very limited understanding of both, so I’ll let MFF take it from here:
Bioregulators: “Pioneered by Dr. Vladimir Khavinson, peptide bioregulators are short-chain amino acids that target specific organs. They restore normal genetic expression, removing epigenetic stress and restoring normal organ function. Bioregulators have been used with great success in Russia for decades, by both the military and medical establishment. Best practice is to run these for one month and stack them. Start with the blood vessel and central nervous system bioregulators, and add a few more from there.”
Camphosal: “Even the healthiest man can benefit from a cleaner GI tract. Less endotoxin produced by harmful bacteria means less inflammation and estrogen, and thus better metabolism and well-being. Inspired by Dr. Ray Peat, Haidut created Camphosal, a mixture of camphoric acid and salon (an ester of salicylic acid with phenol), to help people with exactly this. This product is designed to penetrate deep into the small intestine, removing excess bacteria and breaking up biofilms. Mix with coconut oil and activated charcoal, or place inside an enteric-coated gelatin capsule for even deeper cleansing.”
Reminder: This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.
For the Amateur Chef…
First up is a Le Creuset Dutch Oven — “The crème de la crème of traditional kitchen hardware,” says @ProjectImpero, “perfect for rich collagenous broths and stews.”
“Some people are concerned about heavy metal contamination in enamel-coated products, but these have only been found on the outside coloring of Le Creuset’s products (i.e., not the surface you cook with),” he adds. “They are significantly more durable and reliable than most glass-based options, so they are my personal go-to.”
(With proper care, a Dutch Oven can truly be a heirloom piece…I love my Staub.)
For coffee lovers, @BrainEnergy4Me is partial to the Chemex, a choice Lee Tilghman has also been evangelizing.
“The genius that are the Chemex branded paper filters help ‘clean’ the coffee,” Lee says. “It is one of the only brewing methods that never sends my adrenals into overdrive…”
“Chemex is a great option to make coffee without your boiling water leeching microplastics into your cup,” adds @BrainEnergy4Me.
And when it comes to the milk that they’re putting in their coffee, Brain Energy suggests using a Milk Cream Centrifugal Separator — particularly if they’re on a lower-fat diet.
“It’s almost impossible to find low-fat milk without added vitamins, or raw low-fat milk, so a cream separator allows you to make your own,” he says.
They can use their newly low-fat milk in the Ninja Creami, a crowd favorite that yields endless amounts of sorbet, ice cream, gelato, and milk shakes. It “enables you to make tons of delicious ice cream flavors from whatever milk and cream you want,” says Brain Energy. The TikTok girlies also love them.
For the Young Man…
@___perfectbody, who isn’t explicitly a part of Health Twitter but seems sympathetic to the cause, recommends gifting a classic car from the 80s or 90s.
“I’ve always thought this would be a fun gift for a young niece or nephew who otherwise might not get a chance to drive one,” he says. “Keep it a secret until they’re 21 and then surprise them. I suppose the parents might be a little upset at the outlandishness of it all but I think it would be pretty special.”
Other suggestions via my brother Jack, who is around this age and has been known to sport mouth tape:
“Some type of calendar or planner” (may I suggest Rollbahn?)
Have you tried CO₂ breathing? Are you team Chemex? What are you gifting the men in your life this season?
Team chemex and tryna get everyone back on that type shit
Great compendium Lily. Thank you for putting it together!