thefussymama.com/the-best-cold-and-allergy-remedies-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mamas Allergies and colds are tough enough, but when youโre pregnant or nursing, your options for safe remedies and medications to treat them can feel extremely limited.After five and a half years of treating colds and year-round seasonal allergies (thanks, Texas!) while pregnant and/or breastfeeding, I know how hard it can be to find safe, natural, and effective options. During this time Iโve sought out the expertise and experience of many doctors, midwives, naturopaths, and herbalists to build up an arsenal of safe options. Now Iโm sharing them here with you!
A collection of little luxuries, gentle rituals, and movement must-haves that make life feel softer and stronger. Think slow mornings with tea, skincare that feels like a hug, baths that melt the day away, and workouts powered by my favorite gym essentials. These are the things helping me romanticize my routine, protect my peace, and find joy in both rest and movement!
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
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๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ braid your hair before surgery to keep it out of your face, your arms will hurt to lift due to the gas pain
๐บbring a pillow in the car to put between your belly and the seatbelt for the car ride home
๐ฆwalk every few hours even on day 1, walk after everytime you eat. helps move the gas around and out of you !! sitting still will worsen pain and trap the gas.
๐ฑkeep a journal and timers for pain medication. even if you donโt feel you need it, take that panadol every 4 hours. take your stronger meds when they are due. you would rather keep up to schedule with your timed medication then mess up the timing and be in a lot of pain.
๐ no waistbands ! buy pants 2x your size, no waistband undies. i preferred low waisted things so my swollen belly could just be out and about, some people prefer extra high waisted things. your incisions will be where normal pant lines sit so it will have to be under or over them. make sure they are BIGGGG AND LOOOSEE!!!
Everything you need to create a peaceful bedtime routine and a cozy sleep space. These favorite essentials help promote relaxation so you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
As someone who has recently been diagnosed with PCOS (now known as PMOS) and started on a GLP-1, it can be very frustrating to find what items will actually help you with your symptoms. Here are some things I have tried that actually work.
Dentists agree on far more than the marketing suggests: technique and flossing beat brand every time. Sorted by what genuinely changes outcomes, with the cheap options that match the expensive ones. (Note: This list contains affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.)
Welcome to the Fibro Warriorโs Toolboxโa curated collection of essential resources living with fibromyalgia (and other chronic illnesses), especially during flare-ups. From trusted medical information and expert-recommended doctors to helpful apps, this is your go-to guide for finding support, relief, and empowerment on your fibro journey.
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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!
A collection of supplements I use as a neurodivergent adult to support focus, calm, immune health, and overall balance. Shared from personal experienceโnot medical advice.
If youโve found yourself deep-diving into hormones, cycle syncing, and all things wellness in your 30sโฆ youโre not alone (and youโre onto something big). This is the decade your body starts whisperingโare you listening? Here are a few staple items I keep in good supply year round
Your Benable list, "Things Girls Need on Their Cycle," offers a curated selection of essential items to help manage menstruation comfortably and conveniently. It includes sanitary products like pads, tampons, and menstrual cups, pain relief options such as heating pads and pain relievers, hygiene essentials like wipes and liners, and comfort items such as herbal teas and cozy clothing. This comprehensive list ensures that girls have everything they need to feel prepared and cared for during their menstrual cycle.
My daily supplement routine. These are the items I've found to add value, and be worth consistently using. I am not a doctor. Please make good decisions for you and your body!
meet your smileโs new clean up crew. these products freshen breath, whiten teeth, and help you pretend you floss way more than you do. these are easy to use, gentle on your mouth, and keep your teeth looking the best it can. these all work so great for me and i highly recommend each one :)
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!
High-protein swaps helped me lose 30+ lbs this last year! Check out my favorite bars & treats that actually taste good while helping me hit all my fitness goals!
As a postpartum nurse, lactation consultant, and mom, I know how overwhelming the early weeks can feel. This list includes practical postpartum essentials that support healing, comfort, and feeding. Items I trust and regularly recommend to new parents
A comprehensive list of things you might need post open-heart surgery. Please consult with your doctors/surgeons about what you will need for home after surgery.
From electronics, to creams and lotions, to candles, and everything in-between, here are my favorite items to prevent pesky mosquito bites this summer.
These are things my husband, children, or I take every day or nearly every day. Believe me that these things really work. I was on quite the supplement journey and feel like I have tried it all. I feel the best I have felt in years and I think a lot has to do with the items on this list.
Looking to take your solo play and sex life to the next level? Discover the top 10 mind-blowing male sex toys and masturbators designed for intense, body-shaking orgasms in 2024. From high-tech masturbation machines and vibrating strokers to app-controlled couples toys and prostate massagers, this list covers the latest and greatest innovative pleasure products. Featuring premium brands like Lelo, Fleshlight, Kiiroo and more, you'll find detailed reviews and affiliate links to upgrade your bedroom fun. Unlock new realms of ecstasy with these must-have male masturbators and sex toys!
Welcome to your go-to guide for modern, mindful intimate self-care. True wellness is holisticโit encompasses everything from physical comfort and body-safe materials to intentional exploration and restorative recovery. This curated collection features products chosen for their quality, ingredient transparency, and ability to help you connect more deeply with yourself and your partner.
From the good days to the flare days and everything in between, these chronic illness essentials make spoonie life easier, comfier, and more manageable!
Everything for your that-girl summer reset โ the pilates, matcha, supplements, and self-care finds that make wellness feel easy and actually fun. The stuff that helps you feel your best, glow from the inside out, and romanticize your routine.
Burnout survival is layered and it takes time. It starts with restoring your baseline well-being, identifying your core burnout drivers, owning your unique value, redesigning the work, cultivating non-work passions, and finding your support squad. These are some of the tools I use regularly to help me recover from and resist burnout in the future.
The postpartum recovery phase can be overwhelming, exhausting, and emotional. These are the products that genuinely helped me feel more comfortable, supported, and prepared during those first few weeks after birth.
The things I have been loving on my GLP-1 journey!! Itโs so important to stay hydrated and up your protein. Hope these will help you achieve your goals ๐ฅฐ
These are my biological "green lights." From supplement stacks that prime me for back-to-back meetings to biometric tech that monitors my stress, these are the protocols that keep my sleep deep and my energy high. To read my full blogs about my vices, please visit www.allgreenlightsceo.com
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 toolsโincluding 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.
Information about the keto diet and get very overwhelming. What to eat, what not to eat, recipes you see everywhere. These keto planners and organizers have literally saved me from analysis paralysis. ๐ It made my keto diet journey more organized. It saved me a lot of money and time. Meal planning and prepping became easier.
๐ฑ๐ช๐ป That's right, we can be plant-based/vegan and strong AF! I get about 120-145 grams of protein a day and these are some of the things I use to meet that goal.
Perimenopause and menopause arenโt just physical transitions โ they can quietly shake your sense of self. This collection brings together calming candles, soothing bath rituals, essential oils, journaling tools, and mindful accessories designed to help you pause, breathe, and come back to center. These arenโt luxuries โ theyโre powerful rituals that lower stress, quiet the mind, and ground your energy. For women in their 40s and 50s, mindful self-care is a way to honor your journey and reclaim everyday peace. ๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฟโจ
These products have helped my teeth health so much! The toothpaste I have linked has helped my gum health quite a bit! And the kids products are all things that my 5 Year old uses everyday and loves!
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.
Caring for my mother 24/7 in her home for years, with her never fully understanding her condition or my role in helping her, was both the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. Every situation is unique, but I hope the insights and resources Iโve gathered here can offer some guidance, comfort, and support to those walking a similar path. Whether youโre just starting your caregiving journey or looking for new ways to help, I truly hope you find something here that makes a difference for you and your loved one.
sensory-friendly picks for the neurodivergent woman who's been masking her senses her whole life without a name for it. quiet tech, deep pressure, soft fabric, and tools that actually help you regulate, not just look cute in a photo. nothing here for the aesthetic, just what actually works (:
Constantly looking down at screens strains your cervical spine and tightens upper back muscles. This curated collection brings together targeted ergonomic tools, active relief gadgets, and daily support essentials designed to decompress your spine, correct forward head posture, and restore alignment at your desk or on the go.
First off, I'm sorry you're reading this list because either you or a close family/friend broke an ankle/foot and it's not FUN!! I broke my right ankle (fibula) May 2023 and then the same right ankle again, June 2024 (tibia this time). It was terrrrrible both times lol but especially the first. I couldn't put ANY weight on my foot for 6 straight weeks, whereas the last time in 2024 when I broke it, I was able to walk using my boot.
But two weeks after breaking it in 2023, with the non-weight bearing, I had my planned trip to Belgium and still went. These things saved me during my healing time and traveling while injured.
I flew from New Jersey to a layover in Iceland then to Belgium and vice versa on the way home with a broke ankle not being able to walk. I used wheelchair services in the airport and that made my life much easier.
If you're going through this too and wanna talk about it with someone who understands, lmk! It definitely would've helped me knowing someone who went through the same thing.
These are the supplements and everyday supports I personally use to help me through perimenopause symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability, cramps and hormonal ups and downs. I'm sharing what has genuinely helped me, based on my own experience. This if for informations purposes only and is not medical advice.
Iโve suffered from panic attacks since I was 10 (now 28). Over the years and the different phases of life, I have accumulated many many products that have helped me get through the worst of the worst. These are all of my go to items for when deep breaths just arenโt cutting it. ๐ซถ๐ผ
i always dread that time of the month, especially because my periods are super heavy and painful. but even if yours are lighter, lets be real... it still sucks! these are some of my favorite period essentials, menstrual care products, and pain relief items that make my cycle a little bit more bearable. i also included some supplements i use to balance my hormones, because i've struggled with that for awhile!
Living with chronic illness? Me too! These are the products that make daily life easier for me, things I really find helpful. From pain relief to energy-saving tools and comfort items.*This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.*
Here's a rundown of the essentials I bring to work every single day! These must-have items are perfect for staying prepared, especially for new grads just starting out who tend to overpack! Take note!
A simple, realistic supplement routine focused on feeling good from the inside out. These are the staples I stick to and actually notice a difference with.
Prioritizing your health becomes even more essential in your 40s and beyond. These vegan essentials support energy, hormone balance, healthy aging, and vibrant daily livingโexactly what I rely on to feel strong, nourished, and fully alive.
Last summer I listened to the teachings of Barbara O'Neill, and slowly started changing products I use. All part of my health journey to simply be mindful of what I'm putting in and on my body. I didn't change everything at once. This list includes products I've curated over time. I personally use all of these and my husband uses some of them too, and our health has improved (as married folks in our mid-40s!)
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!
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.
Not gonna lieโฆ postpartum healing is a little humbling ๐
This is everything Iโve used (or am currently using) to help with pelvic floor issues, fascia tightness, and just generally feeling like my body is mine again after three babies.
Nothing extreme... just real-life things that helped me heal while still being a busy mom.
I remember the exact moment I started taking my cognitive changes seriously. I was mid-sentence in a conversation I had initiated about something I knew inside out, and the word I needed simply vanished. Not slowed. Vanished. I stood there for a few seconds feeling completely unlike myself. And then the familiar, unwelcome question: is this something serious? It took me a while to understand what was actually happening, and longer still to distinguish what was hormonal and transitional from what needed a different kind of attention. This list is organised around everything I found in that process: the supplements that address the actual mechanisms, the lifestyle tools that support the brain during perimenopause, and the resources that helped me track my own patterns and stop โcatastrophisingโ. Everything here has earned a place on my shelf.
Sick Day Essentials to survive and prevent those sniffles. This list includes items to help build that immune system that way you and your little will not be down as long! This is NOT medical advice. Please always consult with your physician.
If you aren't taking care of YOURSELF, then who is???? These self-care items will have you wondering how you lasted so long WITHOUT them. We are in our self-care, soft life era. Life is hard enough, so add these items to make living a bit more luxurious.