After 11 years of critical care nursing (ER/ICU) I have learned a thing or two about what is ACTUALLY needed vs all the things we are told we need. Here's a few of my top choices, including things you should definitely splurge on and a few things I think you can go cheaper.

I have had many surgeries but luckily for you I know some basics that might help you prepare for one better.

GLP-1 medication has been truly transformational in my life. Like any transformation, it has come with challenges. Here's a list of tools I used to help get things moving while enduring the uncomfortable constipation side effect that hit me at times asthe doses progressed.

These are some of my favorite products that allow me to embrace my menstrual phase instead of loathe it. Please do your research and consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal or medicinal recommendations 💜

Drinks to help get you over that midday slump without causing an evening crash!

Items that I love when I'm relaxing after a long work day.

I've been on a long road of trying out new things that will heal my body from within & I have found some products that truly yeild results and make a difference in my day to day life!

I am one of those crazy moms who stocks up on EVERYTHING health related as cold and flu season is in effect! These are my essentials!

It’s so easy to let our self care fall by the wayside when we’re experiencing immense exhaustion and sometimes even depression. These small things can help you get back into a routine

A little peace of mind goes a long way when life throws curveballs. This list is packed with smart, comforting, and practical things to have on hand when you need them most. Think of it as your “just in case” kit for whatever comes your way.

For several years, I've been alongside my mama on her Crohn's journey. It has been a process of trial and error, as we've tried to get her condition under control and in remission. These are some of the products that have helped her during different stages of experience.

Survive & Slay your cycle🩸✨ These are perfect for comfort, cramps, skincare, mood, and self-care during your period:

Chronic illness favorite travel essentials, here you’ll find what I use to to make travel easy, convenient, cute and enjoyable. (Even if it’s just leaving my front door lol)

As an athlete, these are my current favorite supplements & every day goodies I keep around! Some stuff I get locally but you can still find online!

All-natural & clean supplements to support your body’s health!

As a PT who works with older adults in their home, I am always on the lookout for assistive devices that can improve their quality of life and safety. These are some of my most common ones!

Curated mental wellness and travel essentials designed to support better sleep, reduce stress, and help you stay organized wherever life takes you. This page shares general wellness tools and is not intended as medical or mental health treatment.

We all want to feel better and enjoy good health. Not just for us but for our kids and later in retirement as we take time to enjoy our time. Health and Wellness is more than just the gym, or the foods you might eat. It is a mindset of all these things. We have spent time working to improve our health including building our very own home gym and focus on in home cooking. Not to say we do not enjoy takeout or other not so good things but all in moderation.

Resources and little things that my family uses that have made a huge impact on our health that everyone can add to their daily lives.

Here you’ll find all the things I’ve used to successfully take care of my picc line 😁

I have Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy. This list includes items I (or my friends) use to make life easier while living with a disability & being a full time wheelchair user.

Quiet reflection, little movements, big gains. Find yourself a yoga partner, life changing.

A few supplements I've been taking over the years to improve mood and overall health.

I’ve been an OR nurse for 7 sevens and I have used all of these products almost everyday for the past 7 years!

I am 48 years old and I found once 40 hit there were things I found about myself changing and things I suddenly needed! We all age but we don't always get that privilege!

Going to sleep is a struggle for me. The days of me oversleeping till 12pm are over. Now my BODY has me up by 9am (reasonable ig) even when my eyes are heavy. No more naps either! Hence, my list. The routines I use to help me fall asleep and STAY asleep.

Give your overstimulated busy mind some down time, with my go to options!

Organic cotton topsheet pads and plastic-free tampons, also extras to use during your moon cycle!

Products that have helped me fall and stay asleep but honestly the best thing for insomnia is having and KEEPING a routine that helps you wind down and relax before bed.

These are all of the items I use to manage my dysautonomia!

As a POTS girlie with migraines and feet pain. Here’s the only stuff that gets me through!

As a girlie with extremely painful periods, these are the things that have made those first few days more comfortable! While prescription meds have helped as well, I've found these items to be a god-send when I just need a little extra pain relief or self-care.

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.

Healing from anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. These are the tools, habits, & little comforts that helped me get through the worst of it — especially the nights when I thought I’d never feel okay again. I hope this list brings you the same peace it brought me. 🤍

Currently down 75 pounds and these are the products that I have used the last year to enhance my weight loss while focusing on high protein, hydration, and movement!

Products and items that I use daily to help me awaken and enhance my overall well being and pleasure experience for a pleasurable day.

Women's supplements & skin nourishments or a healthier you all tried and tested by me!

These are the healthier swaps I go for. Sometimes a little treat is all I need for a bit of dopamine. It’s not always chocolate or candy, now I feel that same satisfaction from my favorite healthy snacks and drinks. I’m SO GLAD more and more clean ingredient options are popping up everywhere!

I had minimal symptoms. I slept, I remained calm and I treated it like a guest.

This is a non affiliate list, I just want to be helpful. I WISH when I went for mine, more people were aware. I wish more people stopped assuming it was the “easy way out” I’d be prepared for a c section emergency knowing what I know now.

if you’re a neurospicy baddie, especially one that feels aches & pains in the body & is energetically sensitive, this list will give you tools for working with your lymph, fascia & creating a safe space for your system to fall into with tools that support recovery 🤍

Living with fibromyalgia for ten years, here is my list of items I could not live without and make daily life that little easier ..

Recovering from a hysterectomy is one of the most difficult, overwhelming and stressful things a women can ever go through. I am so happy to share some of my favorite things that have helped me feel more comfortable and physically supported through the process! Remember that your body went through a trauma and that it is going to take time to recover. You just let it happen naturally and if you need anyone to help you through reach out to me.

I'm not a healthcare provider, so please check with your doc, but these are supplements with reputable brands I've looked into :)

I’ve rounded up my tried-and-true survival products for slogging through chronic illness. Featured on theglittercult.substack.com.

I’ve taken these or given to my family, so I know they work!

Whatever stage in your TTC/IVF journey you're in, I'm sorry you're a part of the club. I hope this list will help you lessen the decision fatigue – and do also know you're not alone!(While your clinic will equip you with everything you truly need, these extras are worth it, as it's the little things that can really make a difference in your journey.)

A collection of supplements and drinks I actually use and like. These are simple, cleaner options that fit easily into my routine and help me stay consistent with hydration and nutrition.

Everything you’d find if you were just “washing your hands” at my place. Come on, admit it, we’ve all snooped once in our lives 😂 *i am not a Dr, these are just things we like to keep in stock at our house. Please check with your Dr before taking any of these

Want to get started on your fitness or weight loss Journey for 2026? Maybe all the product recommendations are a bit overwhelming and you can't decide which products to try? Let me do the research for you! I'll read reviews on items and suggest either highly rated items or items that I'm using on my 2026 fitness/wellness journey personally or that I am hoping to purchase and use soon!

im just a girl..with a lot of health issues :( here are recs that have helped me over the years!

A dazzling smile starts with the right routine. This list of must-have dental health products will help you keep your teeth sparkling, strong, and cavity-free. Whether you’re looking to freshen your breath, boost gum health, or achieve that perfect pearly-white glow, these expert-recommended oral care essentials will help you level up your smile game, because a healthy mouth is always in style!

These are items I have/am using to support losing weight and get through any side effects on my GLP-1 meds. I personally use these (or provide an alternative for what I do use as a cost saving measure) and would tell my bff about too, if they were on one. Down 56lbs so far🥳 #Amazoncommissionsearned

This list features safety tools/devices/wearables for both children and adults! It has a nice mix of discreet wearables, home security, tracking devices, and more! Staying safe should always be a top priority and these items help make safety an easy thing to fit into your life no matter what your budget is!

Having endometriosis is so, SO difficult, and I understand the struggle firsthand. I was officially diagnosed this year, but I've been living with chronic pain for a long time. Luckily, I've been able to curate a list of products that *work* for me, so I hope they will work for you. You're so strong! <3

These are products I use, have used, or have been recommended. A lot of the time I have lacked medical answers to the symptoms I am facing so I've had to navigate a lot of this on my own or through seeking out other people with similar experiences. Just remember to be kind to yourself and to your body, even if it feels like it's failing you. It's all we can do sometimes to pick our battles to extend the time we feel “normal”.

I got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 20 yrs old. It was a hard pill to swallow when I went 20 yrs care free on what I was eating. I was so embarrassed and it put me in such a dark hole. When you go 20 yrs not looking at a nutrition label and all of a sudden your having to calculate carbs/sugar to insulin, it's not easy... but not impossible. 3 yrs later I'm finally more confident in it. I love to show of my dexcom because although you may not need it, i do...and honestly it's pretty cool. I love to find different accessories and such to make it fun. Putting accessories on things like medical stuff makes everything a lot easier. I start to look forward to site changes of my dexcom just cuz I get to pick the next patch imma use. So here are some things I've used so far.

🏥 This is a few examples of products I use day to day as someone who struggles with chronic pain. Highly recommend trying a few of these products to help ease your pain 🏥

Things that are super useful or helpful while on a GLP-1 journey (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Zepbound)

I've dealt with Eczema for the past 27 years of my life...it is a never ending battle! So when I'm travelling, it's hard to keep on top of it all. These recommendations are my quick treatments to keeping me feeling comfortable in my own skin.

When working on my health I want to make sure I am using products that will truly help me get to my overall goals! These are my absolute must haves on my fitness journey!

Everyday health and wellness picks I use to stay active, feel great, and sleep better — from workout essentials to supplements I love! Perfect for anyone building a simple routine that actually works.

Items to help relax and unwind at the end of the day.

Starting nursing school? Here’s my cheap recommendations to help you give the best patient care-all while looking cute and staying comfortable!🩺

This list is filled with my favorite yoga and meditation essentials to help you feel grounded, centered, and calm. From supportive yoga gear to soothing meditation tools, these are the items I personally use and love to create a peaceful and intentional practice. Breathe deep, move mindfully, and enjoy the journey.

Medical products that I feel comfortable using when my family needs it. I've tried these personally and recommend them. I haven't had any issues, but if you have questions, let me know!

I'm not a huge energy drinker but I LOVE the ones good for your body (or at least tasty and less harmful than monster)! This list has my favorite energy drinks, pre-workouts, supplements, etc.! Use these for workout classes, daily energy, etc.!

Looking for the best self-care and wellness favorites to help you relax, recharge, and feel your best? This list includes cozy sleep essentials, spa-like bath treats, calming skincare tools, and mindful relaxation must-haves. Whether you’re building your own self-care routine or shopping for thoughtful wellness gifts, these items are perfect for stress relief, better sleep, and everyday relaxation.

Taking care of yourself is important. Physically and mentally. Just like needing to put,and keep something together,you need the right set of tools. That's what you'll find here. I hope these help.

This list was created to help aide folks to have better bowel movements: more complete, more relaxed, less straining, and overall improved pelvic health and wellness.

I was lucky enough to get braces as an adult and had to figure out through trial and error the best products to use when maintaining and cleaning my teeth. Having braces is not always easy but luckily there are some products out there that can improve the experience!

This list is for those who have sensory needs such as fidgets, chews, noise,sound and textures. It can be very overwhelming trying to find the right item so I'm sharing my experiences with you all on what has worked for me and what i would have done differently. Please leave any comments of products you think would be good on this pages.

This list runs the gamut of everything I keep to better my overall health. Whether I’m hitting my wellness goals from a nutrition, exercise, medical, or aesthetic angle, these products are tools I keep in my arsenal.

The products and services I personally use and recommend as a Menopause Wellness Practitioner and perimenopausal woman!

So this time of the year is the best!!! October is when I really lock in at the gym. I am excited to share all the things I use to help me lock in at the gym. Here ya go besties. Read the descriptions, they are very helpful!!! Much love from your favorite gym baddie

For my 40 & up and perimenopausal friends! Let's stay healthy...and keep our sanity!

All Things Nursing I Actually Own and Highly Recommend From a New Grad Nurse! Affordable and Good Quality from Walmart & Target!

floss the teeth you want to keep! this is a list of my favorite dental care products from mouth wash to tongue scrapers.

You wake up one day and realize everything has changed. Fit to droopy. Emotional roller coaster. Self doubt creeps in. Be on the offensive instead of going in blind. Get prepared for the midlife switch!

For when you can’t leave your house/bed and dont want to waste away. Consistency isn’t necessary, just sit up for a little.

As someone with endometriosis that time of the month can be harder for me than most, so I compiled a list of my go to holy grail products for when my Aunt Flo is at her worst

Choosing the right feminine products can make a world of difference, not just in comfort, but in confidence and overall well-being. I recommend specific products because they consistently deliver on quality and safety from gentle ingredients to proven results. My suggestions are based from personal experience.

I lost over 170 pounds with Mounjaro before finding out I was pregnant. I tried a LOT of products over that year, some good and some not so good. These are my favorite products that I'm reaching for again now that I've restarted post partum!

Unwind, reset, and recharge — these are my nighttime must-haves that help me slow down and actually relax.These are sleep essentials and everything here is affordable, effective, and part of my self-care routine. 🩵 Perfect for women over 40, single moms, or anyone who needs a peaceful way to end the day — because your night routine sets the tone for tomorrow.

Hydration should feel like a treat, not a chore. Here’s how I trick myself into drinking water—one sparkly sip at a time!

These are the Must have products to survive and thrive on a GLP1!

These are some of my go to favorite ingredients for keeping up my healthy habits. I eat a lot of the same things, and these are ingredients I use over and over again to stay on track, hit my macros and be healthy!

If you're anything like me, the time of the month is something I dread. Here are some stuff that help me through out my cycle

All the things we use as a family in our daily lives for health and beauty. From kids to adults. These are products that I stand by and trust for all of us to use.

These products all help me so much with my quality of life as a chronically ill person. I've been disabled for 10 years now, so I'm sharing everything I have found over the years that has been very helpful for me, and I hope some of these things will help you too!

Tooth pain is the ABSOLUTE WORST, and if you've ever had to deal with it, you know im not lying. This list covers the best OTC medications, numbing gels, and soothing home remedies I've used, and others use to manage tooth pain until they can see a dentist.

I have recently been dealing with iron deficiency anemia. These are some things I am trying or that I have heard work well and plan to eventually try! My energy is up already thankfully. Disclaimer: check with your dr. before changing vitamins or iron supplements as it is possible to overdose on iron if you do not need it. This list is not medic advice just things that have helped me

As a physical therapist who specializes in breast cancer I have curated my fave, healing supporting items to minimize your mastectomy woes.

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.

As someone who is very passionate about a combined lifestyle of modern and traditional medicine, here are some recommendations of products i love to use! Some will be general, that everyone can use, and others will be specific to conditions and illness I live with!

I’ve been a registered nurse for 7 years now and if I could go back and recommend some must have essentials for nursing students, it would be these!

I've taken so many supplements over the years. I've stopped taking so many supplements over the years. These are the herbals and vitamins I still keep in my medicine cabinet.

This list contains all of the essential tools and supplements that have helped me in my gut healing journey & overall holistic wellness. I dealt with recurring yeast infections do to my lifestyle habits that were causing an overgrowth in my candida bacteria. All of these items supported me being able to heal my gut naturally. May they serve you on your journey as well.