As a mom of a toddler, who also has chronic Migraine, having tools on hand to manage migraine can make all the difference when debilitating migraine strikes. We know as mother's, our wellbeing directly impacts the happiness and stability of our families. I hope this can help you along your journey to Migraine relief.
Having a hard time getting to sleep? I used to, but I've been able to cut down the number of sleepless nights I have by using these helpful tips to establish a better sleep routine. See what works best for you!
A curated bedroom reset for anxious sleepers, racing-mind sleepers, and anyone who wishes falling asleep felt easier. Sleep optimization essentials I trust — magnesium and aromatherapy for wind-down, blackout curtains and sunrise alarm clocks for a darker room, cooling sheets and a weighted blanket for a softer landing, plus small upgrades that help your nervous system slow down. Every pick is US-available.
I’ve been gathering all the must-have items recommended by current students and nurses for nursing school. From study tools and clinical essentials to self-care items for those long days, this list is full of tips and products that everyone says make nursing school a little easier and more manageable.
Let me help you meet your water goal because trust me, I struggle with it as well! This is how I get my water intake along with adding different things that help me stay healthy.
Sleep is VERY important for me. These are the things I take and do to make me basically unconscious every single night and wake up feeling refreshed. These also help with cellular recovery overnight
A few of my favorite herbal wellness products from St. Francis Herb Farm & Saje.
I love quality, simple, thoughtfully made herbal products that I can incorporate into my everyday routine, and these are two I adore very much. The Strest Tincture is one of my absolute favorites ever. Ashwagandha, Holy Basil and Rhodiola for the nervous system win!! 🌿💜🌿
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Waking up at 3 AM gripping your calf because it seized up again is a special kind of misery. If you've been chugging water, eating bananas, and still cramping through workouts or sleep, this is the lineup that actually worked for me. Took me six months and way too much money to narrow it down, so save yourself the trial and error.
Not the prettiest products, but trust me, they get the job DONE. This list is full of everyday essentials and underrated must-haves that aren’t aesthetic, but actually work. From cleaning staples to skincare fixes, these are the no-fluff items I swear by. Tap to shop the unsexy heroes your routine’s been missing. 🧼✨
As a 40something cis woman, I was already having symptoms of perimenopause. Hot flashes, anxiety, weird periods. Now that I have gone through cancer treatment, I am in medical menopause, so keeping the hot flashes and anxiety. This list contains nonmedical products that keep me comfortable.
Taking care of my body has always been a top priority for me, not just for how I look, but for how I feel, think, and show up every day.
This list is a curated collection of the herbal supplements and natural capsules I personally use (or have researched and trust) to support my overall wellness journey.
From moringa and ashwagandha to camu camu and neem, these powerful plant-based remedies have been used for generations to support:
✔️ Energy & vitality
✔️ Immune health
✔️ Stress balance
✔️ Natural detox & healing
I believe wellness should feel intentional, simple, and rooted in nature, and this list reflects that.
If you’re looking to build a more natural health routine, this is a great place to start 🌱
Simple tools and everyday finds that can make a weight loss journey a little easier, from portion control and meal prep to staying organized and building healthier habits. No gimmicks or perfection required, just practical things that can help along the way.
Women can always sympathize with other women when it comes to this time of month. However, I have yet to experience where two girls ever experience it the same exact way. This is a list of things that have helped me or the women around me
My Mother is diagnosed with dementia so we are having to learn how to care from her. Here is some items that I have found to be useful in navigating this journey of dementia with her. These are the items that help us as caregivers and help her to be more comfortable.
Optimizing egg quality is so important for preserving our fertility, and strategies to support the health of egg cells is one of the most common questions I answer. Here are some of my egg health faves as a functional medicine doctor, fertility specialist, and mom of three.
Resources for supporting feminine care and wellness. As women we are navigating through many changes in our physical wellness journey that play a huge role in how we feel & think. These are some of my favorite ways to support the needs of my body.
I have tried many protein bars and drinks throughout the years. It is frustrating to buy a protein product only to discover that the taste is somewhere between tolerable and plain awful. What a waste of money! Although everyone has different preferences, I have compiled a list of my favorite bars and drinks that my family also enjoys. There are some delicious options available! Mix things up and give something new a try!
Both of my shoulders are frozen - one for almost 2 years and one for 1 year - and they are very slowly healing because I started using all of these things. I can't absolutely prove that, but I'm not going to stop. I believe (and my doctor agrees) that it takes multiple approaches to heal. Everything here is on Amazon, is affordable, and I use all of them. Many are also covered by FSA or HSA, which is really helpful when you're on a budget.
Just doing our best to thrive in this world ✨ my go-tos for supplements for my husband & I, what I use for my kiddos, and little treats for myself. Looking for cleaner, healthier, options
This list is of my personal recommendations when I took care of my parents and my in-laws at end of life. All four were taken care of in the home by family. These are some of my must haves when doing something as selfless as elderly care.
I have done a lot of searching to help me address food sensitivities, vitamin deficiencies, and other health challenges. Here are some things that have worked for me.
If you're reading this, chances are you've received the email every parent dreads: "There's lice in our classroom." Welcome to a club nobody wants to join. Our family has dealt with multiple lice alerts and one full-blown infestation, and I quickly learned that most parents—including me—have no idea where to start. Between the panic Googling, endless laundry, and dozens of products claiming to be the miracle cure, it can feel overwhelming fast. This list contains the products, tools, and sanity-savers that helped us prevent, detect, and treat lice effectively. Hopefully it saves you some time, stress, and unnecessary spending.
Struggling with dry eyes, blurry vision, or throbbing tension headaches after staring at screens all day? Constant monitor glare, harsh overhead lighting, and blue light exposure cause severe visual fatigue, dry eye irritation, and mid-afternoon energy crashes. This curated guide features high-impact, problem-solving home office lighting and screen tools—including monitor light bars, anti-glare screen shields, bias lighting, and eye recovery devices. Discover how to optimize your desk lighting, protect your eye health, and build a comfortable, headache-free remote setup for 8+ hour workdays.
anxiety has a way of striking at any time. I hope these tools can help you get through it and overcome it! ***This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.***
Time to get a little personal here. I have been through some health challenges over the years from beating out Uterine Cancer, Achilles Tendon Tear, Knee Issues, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome recovery for both wrists, and Kidney Stones. From personal hygiene to physical support, this list will share items I currently use and used in the past.
My go-to products and tools that are helping me survive and thrive on Accutane. From gentle moisturizers to supplements, these essentials keep my skin healthy, comfortable, and protected every step of the way.
Sitting at a desk eight hours a day wrecked my spine by thirty-two. Stretching helped a little, foam rolling felt like nothing, and chiropractor visits drained my wallet. This list is for anyone whose back feels like a rusty hinge every morning — everything here is what actually loosened me up after two years of trial and error, so you can skip the expensive mistakes I made.
This is everything that actually helps me feel better — from migraine relief to hydration to hormone support.
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I believe wellness doesn't have to be complicated. This is my simple daily routine filled with products I genuinely use to help me stay consistent. From vitamins and supplements to movement, hydration, and self-care, these are the everyday essentials that make building healthy habits feel easier and more realistic.
During my cancer journey, thoughtful gifts from friends and family became bright spots that made difficult days more manageable. While everyone's experience is different, these 15 items touched my heart and genuinely helped make treatment more comfortable. I'm sharing them hoping they might inspire you when supporting someone you love through cancer treatment, or help you feel more supported during your own journey. These aren't just products – they're gestures of care that truly made a difference.
If you spend all day sitting and your lower back screams at you by 9 PM, I was right there with you. Tried chiropractors, foam rollers, random YouTube routines. Nothing stuck until I built this nightly stretch kit that takes less than ten minutes. Sharing everything here before another winter of stiffness catches you off guard.
Sitting at a computer at sometimes weird angles can make all kinds of body issues pop up the longer you do it. Here are a few things I've found to be helpful.
I’m just your simple gal getting into the creator world! A bit about me is that I suffer from anxiety and it can hit me absolutely nowhere. These are a few things I have with me either at home or in my purse when I feel a bit overwhelmed. Some items have helped me to prevent triggers or help control the amount of times I suffer from anxiety episodes or symptoms that come with anxiety.
A Migraine is one of the worst, most intense and crippling pains someone can have. I have struggled with them for 30 years. These are Not cures but definitely some helpful things to get through the pain
I recently learned you can use your HSA or FSA on self-care essentials. Beyond basic skincare staples, many plans even cover luxe gadgets like the Oura Ring and Dr. Gross red-light therapy mask. Always be sure to check your plan covers first!
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Lying awake at 2AM doing mental math on how many hours of sleep you'd get ‘if you fell asleep right now’ — yeah, that was my nightly ritual for years. If you're a light sleeper, an overthinker, or someone whose neighbor apparently practices drums at midnight, this is the lineup that actually knocked me out. Took me way too many returns and wasted nights to narrow it down, so steal my research.
Real-life bariatric surgery finds from someone who has experienced both gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. I share honest recovery essentials, protein favorites, portioning tools, comfort items, and products that made each stage a little easier.
My hubby and I struggled with infertility for multiple years. Trying to conceive can be both hopeful and heavy. This list includes gentle, supportive items meant to help you care for your body and heart while you wait.
After two pregnancies and an 80 lb weight loss journey, these are the items that helped with my abdominoplasty, muscle repair, and breast augmentation recovery
Creating a healthier workspace doesn’t require a complete overhaul—just a few thoughtful swaps. This list focuses on everyday office essentials made with safer, low-toxin materials, helping to reduce unnecessary chemical exposure where you spend hours each day.
pain is all consuming and unfortunately it requires a lot of time to effectively manage. it has taken me a decade to slowly slowly build up a line up of products that help. here are some that I use, I hope it will be helpful for you as well. you'll notice I do not include any links to Amazon on my list - that's an intentional choice! I avoid Amazon when I can, but also acknowledge that it is a necessity for accessibility at times.
Just a disclaimer- this is not medical advice!!! Always check with your doctor before adding supplements. Here are some migraine products that have worked for me and that I recommend to patients
Since giving birth 16 months ago, I have gotten back into working out and eating healthy, these items helped me along the way. Strength training has been key for me!
I am currently living with crutches due to a broken foot, here are some items that are making this time more bearable 🐻
Things that I currently use, that have been lifesavers.
Romanticize your wind down routine, all favorites I use nightly - from candles to lip masks 💤 all nightly essentials I use to stay moisturized and ready for the next day!
These are products I buy and use personally for chronic muscle pain from TMJ (trapezius/neck/jaw pain) for when I work 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. Usually I get them from Costco or the nearest grocery store.
Preparing for a myomectomy or recovering from fibroid surgery? 🎯 This list features myomectomy recovery essentials from Target to help make your recovery at home more comfortable and convenient. I’ve gathered helpful post-surgery recovery items, comfort essentials, abdominal surgery must-haves, self-care products, and practical recovery supplies all in one place. Whether you’re preparing for an abdominal myomectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, uterine fibroid removal, or post-myomectomy recovery, this list can help you find some of the items you may want to have ready before surgery and during the healing process. From comfort-focused essentials to everyday items that can make moving around and resting easier, everything is listed here for easy shopping and reference. Save this list if you’re creating your myomectomy recovery checklist, fibroid surgery shopping list, hospital-to-home recovery essentials, or post-surgery care kit.
I’ve curated this list based on all medications I have used with my toddlers from newborn to going on 4 years old. These items have sprung my children back to good health within days. A combination of the highland cold tablets, frida baby nose sucker, the boogie saline inhaler, the bath salts, and bath bubbles helped my youngest the most when he had RSV.
I have been battling stage 2b breast cancer for almost 1 year now. I checked with my doctors to see what I could take to keep my body in the best shape possible to fight. Check with your doctor too, but these are the things in my house that I take daily!
I've tried plenty of products that left me jittery or reaching for another cup of coffee an hour later. These are the ones I've found easiest to stick with and that fit naturally into my routine as a busy mom.
Working with children every day, I find
It's important to take some time to take care of myself. These are my must haves to boost my immune system and to take care of my body
Being healthy is hard especially when things like Oreos and potato chips exist😵 so here’s my top nutrition and workout picks to make healthy living a little easier 🥑🏋🏽♀️
Navigating GLP-1 therapy requires prioritizing lean muscle mass, adequate protein intake, micro-nutrient absorption, and digestive support. This curated selection focuses on high-efficiency tools designed to mitigate muscle loss, maintain metabolic rate, and eliminate common gastrointestinal side effects.
If you’re ADD/ADHD, struggle with anxiety &/or depression & other neurospicy things, this list is for you!
Don’t get me wrong, ever since my (late) diagnosis I’ve been doing a lot better surviving as a neurospicy (neurodivergent) adult, but sometimes I still struggle to survive. Here’s what I do/use to hack my life & survive adult life in a world that isn’t really friendly to those who are different!
I will be adding products as I find them!
i have had hypothyroidism since 2021. these products help me stay sane while dealing with the symptoms! i experience hair changes, poor temperature regulation, and a host of other issues. i hope if you're here, you are staying healthy!
when i started nursing school i was really confused on what to get and what i would exactly need. i created this list as a way to help others gather things they would definitely utilize during nursing school :)
Sunday evenings used to fill me with dread. That creeping anxiety about Monday would hit around 4pm and ruin whatever was left of my weekend. After months of experimenting with different meditation tools, breathing gadgets, and journaling setups, I finally built a Sunday reset routine that actually sticks. This is for anyone who spends Sunday night doom-scrolling instead of sleeping, and wants a better way to start the week.
As a woman over 62 my health needs and focuses have changed. Moving from Michigan to Arizona has also shifted the supplements my body needs. These are my favorite tried and true must haves to help you feel good every day!
As a PCOS girlie who lost 80 lbs in 11 months with the help of a GLP1, these are some of the products I use in my daily life to help me stick to my goals!
I have worked as a med/surg nurse for a few months now. I know this isn’t a long time, but I have discovered several items that make every shift a little easier. It’s so important for us to be comfortable during our shifts and anything that can make that more possible is worth it in my opinion.
Want to wow your dentist at your next visit? Most of these products I use if they apply to me but there are other recommendations I threw in for braces, crowns, bridges, and sensitive teeth! Give them a try and watch your dentist be amazed.
After a second grader scraped both knees on a nature trail and I had nothing but a crumpled tissue and panic — I swore I'd never chaperone unprepared again. If you're the parent who always gets voluntold for field trips and wants to actually handle scraped knees, bee stings, and meltdowns without flagging down a stranger for help, this is the kit I've built over four years and twelve trips. Grab what you need before permission slip season hits.
If you've seen my tiktok, then you've probably seen that I went viral (like 23 millions views viral) for learning how to use a period cup! since then- I've found some really great products that work for me and am a huge advocate for reusable period products and items that make dealing with your period easier
I work as a CNA currently, and worked as a Medical Assistant this summer! These are just some of the things I keep in my bag. More will get added as I think of things I use daily :))
From cold remedies to humidifiers, this list has what you need. We still utilize western medicine at times, but love to try low-tox/crunchy alternatives first. Here are some of our household favs. Provided options from Walmart and Amazon as able.
As a POTSie, I have tried SO many things to feel better through the years. Here is EVERYTHING that has ever worked for me and some things that I know has worked for my friends 🧂
For more, my nonprofit for POTS is @thepotsproj on everything and website is thepotsproject.com
These are all ways I relax, rest, and care for my body when I can…. on a budget! I used these while playing volleyball, basketball, and high jumping! I use these even now as a horse girl and they still do the trick!
It often feels like there is no way to escape unhealthy products. Sometimes we're lucky enough to find stuff where the healthy aspects outweigh the other ingredients. These are some of those products that I've researched and currently use.
Spending every evening with a swollen belly and no idea which meal caused it is exhausting. If you have been Googling symptoms, cutting random foods, and still feel like a balloon by 6 PM, this list is for you. I tracked every bite for three months and finally cracked it. These are every tool, journal, and kitchen product that made the whole process manageable before I wasted another year guessing.