I am 4 days post opperation and I want to share what you will need! If you are going to have a breast reduction surgery, here is EVERYTHING you need to recover! I am sharing because I wish I had this to refer to before getting the surgery so I was prepared.
these items have helped me through a lot of pain and suffering. i discovered arthritis in the neck by the age of 23, years later a fibromyalgia diagnosis and then an unfortunate severe car accident that fractured my hip. and yet, i'm still here. but now just dealing with the daily immeasurable chronic pain. pain no longer deserves to live in YOUR body.
Tired of feeling sore , achy and tired? Learn about effective supplements , oils and balms that will help you move through your day with more comfort and vitality!
as someone who works in a natural supplement & herbal store, i value all natural high quality vitamins. for pregnancy ailments, i dont do pharmaceuticals, instead i go for homeopathy. i keep my supplement cabinet EXTREMELY well stocked at all times 😅
here’s what’s in it:
I started my GLP-1 journey in February and have lost 30 lbs! My experience so far has taught me a lot about myself, my body, and how my brain works. Here are some simple swaps or additions to my daily life that have made all the difference 💕
As a retired Holistic Nutritionist, these are my favourite supplements, brands & products to help stay nutrient-jacked, while navigating optimal fertility. Come along for the journey!
This is a list for things that I couldn’t live without as a therapist. From fidgets to books to furniture to office supplies, these are my holy grails for myself, my space, and my clients.
Look, perimenopause is no walk in the park. And my mom never spoke to me about menopause, much less perimenopause. I doubt she even knew what perimenopause was. Sadly, she died two years ago so I'm on this struggle bus alone and hoping I can give what has worked for me and learn from others about what their must haves are for getting through this WILD time in our lives as women.
Through a series of unfortunate events, my physical being suffered. Now into resistance training, drinking lots of water, practicing yoga, and eating for healthy bones and heart to stay fit and healthy.
Since having my Bariatric surgery three years ago, I take supplements daily! These helps me to fill voids in my diet, helps me to feel my best while navigating my new healthy lifestyle and now perimenopause.
collection of the mental wellness staples + homeopathic remedies that keep me grounded, balanced, and sane on the hardest mom days. all my must-haves that actually make a difference. everything here is tried, loved, and used in my home.
start healing from the inside out — mentally, emotionally, and naturally. these are the tools I swear by in my wellness journey!
This is from a video I watched on YouTube from The Egg Whisperer Show. I'm not a doctor- I utilized what made sense to me and what I could afford. (I had low ovarian reserve so I needed "anti-aging" of my eggs and I quit alcohol, tobacco, and decreased caffeine to less than 100mg a day.) I hope it helps!
Frankincense has been by my bedside and in my bathroom for three years now. Without this oil I was in so much pain(both knees and hip). I put this in lotion in the am and rub on , even my feet(neuropathy). At night I apply on from bottle and rub in throughly. Cuts the pain significantly. Use cane very seldom. I am 85 years old and able to drive and do volunteer work. Etc. The spray bottle of the mixture is effective and I like the convenience of the spray. Love this product. Changed my life
as someone who is chronically ill with POTS among other things, living at elevation can be challenging at times. here's what i like to incorportate into my day to keep my body feeling good while living in denver!
As a commercial model, I structure my eating on maintenance and weight loss to be photo ready without; A) starving myself or B) cutting out my favorite foods. No amount of exercise will burn fat the way a caloric deficit will and these options will help you stay full while burning fat.
Living with stage 1 lipedema has definitely been a journey, but through a semi-healthy balanced lifestyle, consistent low-intensity movement, walking, and finding tools that personally help my body feel supported, I’ve been able to maintain my legs without progressing to stage 2… even through pregnancy and now moving into my mid-30s. 🤍
These are products that I personally enjoy using as part of my routine for comfort, circulation support, recovery, movement, and overall wellness. While these items are NOT a cure for lipedema, they have personally helped me with relief, recovery, and supporting my body in slowing progression alongside healthy lifestyle habits.
Everyone’s body responds differently, especially with lipedema, so what works for me may not work for everyone. Please always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before trying any new products, therapies, supplements, compression, vibration tools, or recovery devices.
Here’s a little list of all the things that helped me survive (and maybe even thrive!) in nursing school. Whether you're just starting or deep in clinicals, I hope these favorites make your journey a little smoother and a lot more manageable. 💉📚💗
Chronic illness (Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTS, MCAS, autoimmune, fibromyalgia, IBS, etc) changes the way you pack your purse to go about your day! Because you never know what symptoms you're going to encounter. If it gets too heavy to carry, pick up a bag that attaches to your Rollator, or pack a kit to keep in your car.
These are small everyday habits that help me keep my HbA1c stable while living with PCOS.
Disclaimer: This is not meant to be taken as medical advice, please discuss those with your personal care provider. These are swaps and systems from my lived experience that helped me keep my HbA1c around 5.4 without medication for several years.
A gentle reset for your body, skin, and daily rhythm. Spring is a natural time to refresh your routines and reconnect with yourself. This glow up is about supporting your body, simplifying your habits, and creating small moments of care throughout your day—no extremes, just consistency and intention.
We all love the idea of summer until the reality of melting makeup, warm drinks, and relentless humidity hits. If you are searching for ways to stay cool, avoid sunburns, and keep your sanity when the temperature spikes past 90 degrees, this list is for you. These are the exact problem-solving products available on Amazon that fix common summer frustrations, making hot outdoor days genuinely comfortable.
Preparing for a natural birth at home or a birth center feels much calmer when you have the right essentials ready. I curated this collection to include my doula-recommended pregnancy must-haves, birth center and home birth bag essentials, labor comfort tools, and postpartum recovery favorites that support comfort, movement, and healing. These are trusted, practical items that help moms sleep better during pregnancy, feel grounded and supported during labor, and recover more comfortably afterward. If you’re searching for natural birth essentials, home birth supplies, or postpartum must-haves that truly make a difference, these are the ones I believe are worth having nearby.
Things I use to manage my hypermobile joints and hEDS (hypermobile ehlers-danlos). Includes recommendations from my physical therapist, chiropractor, and the rest of my care team. Pain management tools and mobility aids and a few other things that help with hypermobility.
As a nurse working in a behavioural unit. I genuinely advocate for peoples mental well being. The earlier we notice emotional or mental constraints, it is important to go to a professional to have it diagnosed. Also access therapy books for self help and mental health is a great tool too to understand what we are going through.
When I feel a flare up coming I grab my go-to products that are affordable and that ACTUALLY work! I have chronic pain from endo, fibro, herniated discs, nerve damage, arthritis and more so I understand chronic pain!! I really hope some of my suggestions can help you like they have helped me. This is an affiliate page (I may earn a small commission from links at no cost to you)
Staying hydrated is so important in so many aspects, but sometimes it can be hard to keep up. As someone with a fainting condition, I know how important drinking enough water is. Adding flavoring to your water can be a great way to help you drink more water. Here are some of my favorite flavors that have made me drink much more water!
These are cozy and clean essentials to use when that time of the month comes around! I think it's important to feel clean and comfortable when that time of month comes around
You know what they say. The hottest girl have tummy issues! But we are not gatekeeping over here. Take a look at my list of products that are delicious and keep my stomach from bloating and aching.
Preparing for recovery after a kidney transplant? This comprehensive list covers all the essential items you’ll need at home to support a smooth and comfortable recovery process. From medical supplies and hygiene essentials to helpful tools for mobility and rest, we’ve gathered everything you might need. Ideal for patients and caregivers, this list ensures you’re ready to focus on healing and wellness post-transplant. Make your recovery journey easier with these must-have items!
This list is all about taking care of you—mind, body, and sanity. From supplements and sleep helpers to little luxuries that make life smoother, these are my wellness go-tos for feeling more energized, less stressed, and totally in control. Because midlife isn’t about slowing down—it’s about leveling up.
Stay well! Deficiencies can really affect you so finding what you may be lacking can help your health and well-being SO very much. Give them a few months each to feel a difference.
Everything I actually used after birth, from bathroom trips to those long slow days on the sofa. This postpartum recovery kit covers the basics that made the first few weeks easier, more comfortable, healing, and a few things nobody warns you about. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Discover the top expert-recommended massage oils trusted by professional therapists. Categorized by use, these oils offer the perfect balance of glide, skin nourishment, and therapeutic benefits for every massage style.
currently on my health journey starting with my weight! i’ve gone from 227lbs to 209lbs with the help of mochi health(not sponsored) and my fitness pal also i am NOT a doctor! this is simply why has helped me and me only and things i would recommend as a regular person
How about trying sodas with less sugar, natural sweeteners, no artificial ingredients, and added health benefits like prebiotics or probiotics? Have you tried them yet? If not, you should! It's a whole new world. This list includes the flavors that I have tried and enjoyed. Do you have any recommendations of your own? Please share any new brands that pass the taste test.
i love dental hygiene and optimizing my routine for better oral health
*i am not a medical professional, these are just things i enjoy using and have found success with*
These are the products I use to stay fresh, clean, moisturized, and smelling expensive at all times. This includes everyday body care and supplements I take daily, everything here is tried, tested, and Benable-approved. If you’re trying to build your smell-good starter kit, this list is your cheat code. Period.
Whether it’s a sniffle, a scrape, a recovery, or just a little downtime, this list has all the feel-good essentials to brighten someone’s day. From cozy get-well boxes with tea and soup to sweet treats, thoughtful cards, and fun stuff for kids—there’s something here to wrap them in kindness and a bit of joy. Because healing should come with a little happiness on the side.
These are the wellness products that helped me feel more energized, focused, and consistent day to day. Nothing extreme — just sustainable upgrades.
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I love the Amish, but I also love my car.
This is my collection of low talks tools that help improve your health and reduce your toxic exposure. We can’t control what’s in our air and water until it comes to our house. Let’s be mom’s that take control and reduce Our Kids talks and exposure too.
Eczema has plagued me for the last 30 years of my life, but it doesn't master me at all! I made sure that I found products that actually work for me. It's a short, list, but it's a true list. I hope that these items help you too!
If you work in healthcare, then you need these essentials. From resident physician to ICU nurse, I've compiled a list of items I commonly use and see in my field of work.
If you’re like me you don’t plan to have a c section. But it’s always good to be prepared. I didn’t have anything for postpartum c section care and I regret it. Here’s a list of things I used on a daily basis during my recovery.
Spent 8+ hours typing only to end the day with a tight lower back and tech-neck? You don't need a $1,200 chair to fix your setup. Here are 12 highly rated, ergonomic problem-solvers that fixed my sitting posture and took pressure off my spine.
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 :)
People ask me all the time - does red light therapy work, or is it just a gimmick? I use red light therapy on aching body parts, mostly for hypermobility symptoms, every single day. Multiple times a day. I have for years. That said, it's really important that you get the right kind of red light or it won't do anything for you. I have a post on my Instagram with all the research I've done on the topic.
These are some of my go to daily products!! I am a girlie with endometriosis, so I focus a lot on anti inflammatory products. Here’s a few of my faves👏🏻🥰
I’m an off and on again fitness enthusiast. I love working out and trying new things, but I definitely take breaks when it’s doing more harm than good. These are my favorite fitness items that I’ve tried though.
I worked night shift for the first two years of my nursing career. This is includes my recommendations for products that helped me survive and thrive as a night shift worker.
It's been a surgery summer for us this year! Two daughters had their wisdom teeth removed and one had her tonsils removed just a month afterwards (at 18 years old). These are comfort items and easy foods that helped the recovery process go smoother. I hope this list helps anyone who may have an upcoming oral surgery! Happy healing!
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.
I went from 53-44~43 kg and these are some supplements that I take/have taken that help. For reference I am 156cm
53キロから43キロまで痩せた私がおすすめするダイエットサプリ紹介します!
Hot flashes are the worst & unfortunately you dont know how bad they are until you experience it for yourself! These are items that will help get you through those flashes of extreme heat
The supplements that are below have helped me on my health journey. I have Hashimoto's and at one point chronic fatigue. If you are needing supplements to enhance your life, and make you feel better, check out the list. I have supplements for overall good health, digestive, pro-aging, and more!
I am on thyroid medication and just feel like blah like all the time these little necessities were a game changer in how I feel especially with the help of eating balanced meals and getting 10k steps in most days and hydrate!
Things I use to find relief and temporary treat my HS flare ups. I have stage 1 and none of these products are guaranteed to work. Please keep in mind I’m no doctor, please reach out to your doctor if you need it.
Having a family means you have so many roles to take on and an at home nurse is surely one role. I like to keep things you need everyday with kids/ the whole fam and for all ages just incase. It's usually the times you don't have something or run out that something happens or you'll need that thing so I always try to keep my family medical cupboard stacked with my fave essentials. You can never be to prepared for the unknown. Enjoy. Lace.
Products that I use monthly to make things easier and less painful! I personally struggle with pretty bad cramps, so a lot of these things I really cannot live without!
As a girly who knows the struggle of seasonal depression (or Seasonal Affective Disorder) all too well, I completely get how tough it can be when the days get shorter, and the weather gets colder. I've curated a list of some of my favorite cures for the winter blahs, and I hope these help you feel a little brighter too!