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.
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.
A niche group nobody wants to be part of, but a community of fierce love, advocacy, and fight! From g-tubes, to trach and vents, all the little things I’ve used as a home health pediatric nurse or had families use that made life just a little easier ❤️
Winter months are approaching and it brings SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder AKA Seasonal Depression with it - getting ahead of it before the symptoms hit you, here are items that are essential to ensure, we stay happy doing these shorter months !
Let’s talk prevention and symptom management of cold and flu season!
The cold and the flu are caused by viruses, which are not treated with antibiotics but rather supportive care. We call it “cold and flu season”, but this time of the years also comes with RSV, whooping cough, pneumonia, parainfluenza, COVID, and just about every other virus that rears its head during the colder months.
There are certain things to consider when searching for OTC relief, which are important to note. Is your child over 12 months old? Do you have high blood pressure? Are you diabetic?
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Supplements are exactly what they sound like; things you can add in addition to a healthy routine. You want to ensure that you are eating enough protein from real protein sources and getting enough vitamins and minerals from whole foods. When we can't, we can use supplements to help us achieve those goals. These are some of my favorite supplements that I either have taken or currently take!
The life of a kindie kid means all fun and sickness at least once a month 😅 From the common cold to the flu here’s a list of everything we love to support the illness but also preventing it!
Every product you need to live your best healthy lifestyle! All the aesthetic workout outfits tools, fitness accessories and every thing else you might need to look and feel your best.
Staying hydrated is key to feeling your best! 💧 My Hydration category is filled with must-have water bottles, electrolyte boosters, and wellness drinks to help you stay refreshed and energized throughout the day. Drink up and thrive!
As a fitness and food lover, it's always hard to find good tasting supplements while on my fitness journey. Thankfully, I've compiled all of my best finds into this simple list for the beginner or fellow fitness foodie. Keep in mind that these are just supplements or nutrition snacks not food.
As a former dental assistant and now a nursing student, I take oral hygiene pretty seriously—but I also like to keep things simple and practical. This list includes the products I use every day, along with some I’ve recommended and worked with professionally. A few are especially helpful if you’re going through orthodontic treatment, but all of them are great for keeping your smile healthy and fresh!
This list has so many great items for both physical and mental Self-Care. From staying hydrated so you can take good care of your body, to books with ideas, and products to pamper yourself. I hope it helps and I hope you find something to snag up and take care of yourself. Take a self care moment and enjoy.
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.
For over a year I struggled to be able to get pregnant. I felt like i tired everything. Well here is what helped me get pregnant. Down below I have what I used to be able to conceive successfully
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.
I’m on a weight loss journey and keeping my protein high has been key to staying full, building muscle, and hitting my goals. This list includes the protein powders, snacks, and quick meals I’ve actually used, tested, and enjoyed. Just real products that fit into my daily routine. Whether you’re training at the gym, working from home, or on the go, these are my tried and true picks.
This list is filled with all kinds of accessibility aids for the blind and vision impaired. Such as mobility canes, cane tips, household items, assistive technology, writing aids and much more. That are all geared towards helping those who are blind or vision impaired to be independent and make life a little easier.
I would recommend, without hesitation the food, supplements, and products in these lists below. They’re chosen for quality, bioavailability, and the way they support the body from the inside out. No fluff, no waste — just the ones that truly earn their place in a serious wellness routine.
As winter is coming and I never feel prepared enough to tackle the cold, these are the things that get me through dark winter evenings. This list contains affiliate links.
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!
Imagine a world where you finish a satisfying meal and instead of the familiar sensations of bloating, sluggishness, or discomfort, you experience a gentle warmth in your core, a calm alertness in your mind, and a pleasant lightness in your body. This is not a fantasy; it is the natural state of being when we honor the complete cycle of nourishment. We have become experts in the "before" and "during" phases of eating—meticulously planning our meals, sourcing quality ingredients, and practicing mindful eating. Yet we consistently neglect the most critical phase: the "after." The sixty to ninety minutes following your last bite represent the forgotten third of the eating cycle, where the true alchemy of transforming food into vibrant energy and cellular building blocks occurs.
This neglect is the silent culprit behind much of our modern digestive discontent. We invest in organic produce and follow the latest nutritional guidelines, only to undermine our efforts with post-meal habits that directly contradict our body's physiological needs. We eat well but feel poorly, nourishing ourselves in theory while sabotaging our digestion in practice. This comprehensive guide serves as your invitation to reclaim this pivotal period. It is a manifesto for post-meal intentionality, a detailed roadmap for transforming the time after eating from a passive, often uncomfortable interval into an active, nurturing ritual that supports your entire well-being. By mastering this third of the eating cycle, you unlock the door to consistent energy, effortless digestion, and a profound sense of lightness that resonates through every aspect of your day.
The first link is a master list to almost everything I used on my weight loss journey on Amazon but then in addition I am posting things here that are not on Amazon and I love them. If can help you in your Journey in any way just ask.
It's hard to know where the best places for fitness and wellness are in San Diego that are quality and have amazing staff. I've been in this industry for over 25 years, so I put a lot of thought into this list!
Although not seen by people, underwear plays a significant role in providing comfort, self-confidence and health for the wearer. On the other hand, underwear can also help reduce the risk of infection. So it is not uncommon for women to pay more attention to choosing their underwear. There are several things to consider when choosing underwear, especially panties
I’ve dealt with extremely painful periods and uncomfortable symptoms leading up to my period. These following items have helped me not only prepare for Mother Nature, but to also control the pain/symptoms that comes with Endometriosis.
I've been on a PCOS journey for the past year getting off hormonal BC and these are just some things I have found along the way that have tremendously helped me! They are small habits that I've added into my routine to support my detox system and hormone regulation :)
Here are some of my favorite things to do when I'm stressed! Stress comes easy when you're an adult, and it's very important to manage it so it doesn't become problematic.
This list contains the ingredients for someone spiraling with grief, and not having much support from others. These things helped me, and I hope can help anyone else that is feeling the deep pain that rides along with grief.
these are my favorite fidgets as someone who needs stimulation for my brain to work at capacity but cannot be carrying around loud, brightly colored toys!
I’ve been working out and dieting for about 3 years now. I’ve become a bit of a nerd on both subjects. These are trusted products and brands I’ve personally used that have had positive effects on both my workouts and dieting. Feel free to comment more things you’d like to see me recommend!
I’m tired of this, grandpa! Well that’s too dang bad 🥴 Let’s get through this together my chronically ill warriors, here’s some items for keeping comfortable ❤️🩹🫶🏻
My life has been consumed by anxiety but these techniques have helped me throughout the journey and continue to help me on my road to recovery! This is why I want to share them with you guys.
As I’ve aged I’ve shifted my perspective away from wanting to be skinny and toward just being healthy, whatever that looks like. I’m also much more concerned about staying active in my later years and risk of fracture. To combat that I’m focused on strength training to maintain balance and improve bone density.
Products that helped me stay consistent, feel prettier, and actually stick to healthy habits. Nothing overly complicated, just things that make life easier!
I am all about sustainable and healthy weight loss! I, like many others, locked back in on January 1st to hit my weight loss goals These are a few of my staples that have made by recent 15 lb weight loss.
Here are my favorite proteins, hydration essentials, supplements, & more; I use these for pre & post workout and throughout the day. I'm not an expert on sports nutrition but this is part of my lifestyle. This list contains items which contain as little zero sugar substitutes as possible. I try to limit sugar substitutes to a minimum and try to stick with stevia when I do have them.
I have a big goal to lose 100 pounds. I'm getting older and if I don't get control of my weight now, it's only going to get more difficult. This is a collection of items that I'm organizing to help me on my weight loss journey. I hope that they will be helpful to you as well.
Feel-Better Essentials for Walmart Grocery Pickup 🛒 This list is perfect for those early signs of not feeling well—the scratchy throat, the hint of a headache, or that general feeling of “uh-oh.” Stock up on these essential items to help you bounce back quicker and support your immune system before symptoms fully set in. Each item is handpicked to make it easy to manage and prepare from the comfort of home, so you can focus on rest and recovery. Keep this list handy and save it to your Walmart grocery pickup favorites so you’re always prepared at the first sign of a cold! With this list, you’ll be able to tackle that oncoming sickness head-on, helping you rest and recharge without a trip to the store!
I strive to have a minimal routine for keeping myself feeling the best I can. These are all the products, classes, and little luxuries that help me achieve that, both on a daily basis, and occasionally.
I have spent the last 3 years on a quest to improve my PCOS symptoms. Consistency is hard, but below is a regmine I landed on that has led to the biggest reduction in my symptoms. These supplements combined with a gentle workout routine has helped me lose weight, kick cravings, majorly reduce hairloss, and feel better overall. Not everyone has access to the funds to take all of these supplements so I have organized in what I believe to be the most important and then the nice to haves. Take these changes slow to be sustainable change. Don't go buying every single thing reccomended thinking you will do it all at once all day everyday. Start small, build up…this will help you ID what actually helps you. Give everything six months.Don't be afraid to explore and find different options, but the supplements listed from WholesomeStory are specifically designed for folks with PCOS and infertility. They have the best combos to help. Something is better than nothing though, find what works for you!Most importantly, remember: FOOD IS NOT YOUR ENEMY AND RESTRICTING YOUR DIET AND BEING FEARFUL OF FOOD IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU. All it idoes is increase your anxiety and stress around eating, which elevates your cortisol…this just leads to more damage for your body and makes things worse than any particular food would
A curated list of favorites that make work a little easier (and a lot more comfortable). From scrubs to pocket essentials, these are my go-to healthcare must-haves.
A curated collection of everything you need to feel comfortable, supported, and in control throughout your cycle. From gentle care products to mood-boosting comforts, this list brings together must-haves that make periods less stressful and more soothing. These are products I have used and I love them.
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
As a crunchy mom these are supplements I swear by. For gut health, liver function, adrenal support, detox. All of these I have used or someone in my family. We continue to use!
All of these are supplements I, as a chronically ill person with multiple disabilities, use to help keep my symptoms in check. If one catches your eye and you think it would help you, do your own research and be safe! Everyone’s body is different