Who knew sitting silently could be so beneficial? Check out these scientifically-backed benefits of meditation that will make you want to say 'Om' right now!

Taking care of your mental health can sometimes feel like a chore. It's important to find ways to care for yourself that you enjoy. Habits are more easily formed when you are having a good time doing them.

I have been on a journey to losing weight/fat for a while now. While not everything has worked, these are the things I did and products I used that have been a major game changer!

I am a physician assistant (in the OR, clinic, and floor) and these are my daily essentials for success in a healthcare environment!

Supplements and go to products I trust and use everyday not just for myself but also my kids! We are big believers in quality and where things are sourced!

I made this list because sleep was something I struggled with my entire life. Insomnia is awful and although I have it occasionally it’s pretty much gone now. I practice “sleep hygiene” The items listed have helped me on my journey to zzzzzzz.

Access to all my favorite supplements and health and wellness products!

Things that get me through those high-pain days

My dental check-ups used to be a nightmare until I upgraded to these high-tech essentials. Now, my breath stays fresh all day, and my teeth look professionally cleaned every morning.

I have been a nurse for almost 3 years, and I have discovered my favorite scrubs, shoes, and more!

Here’s my list of clinic nurse must haves that keep me fueled, comfy, and sane through an 8 hour shift. Simple, practical, and seriously game changing! Anywaaay, these are my tried & true items as a Peds Nurse✨

Everything but the antibiotics!

After being diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), I searched high and low for the best tools, gadgets, and products to help manage daily symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, and heart rate spikes. This curated POTS essentials list is designed to support newly diagnosed POTSies in staying hydrated, tracking symptoms, improving circulation, and boosting daily comfort. You are not alone, and you’re doing an amazing job taking care of yourself! 💛

This section contains all products that I find to be helpful not only for my counseling clients, but for myself. I use these products all the time to create that zen feeling at home, and it works like a charm.

If you are constantly asking "Why am I so tired all the time?", you are far from alone. Chronic low energy and afternoon brain fog are among the most searched health complaints online. While persistent fatigue should always be evaluated by a healthcare professional, these non-prescription, evidence-based tools and daily supplements address the most common daily drivers of fatigue: poor sleep quality, mitochondrial sluggishness, and cellular dehydration.

Things I keep with me for my dysautonomia/pots

If you feel constantly wired, tired, or overstimulated, this is where I’d start. These are simple tools I often recommend to help people wind down, sleep better, and feel a bit more like themselves again. Whether you are a busy mom, tired of the 9-5 grind, or are feeling overwhelmed from the state of the world, these items can help you feel a little more settled. This is a curated list of practical things that make a difference when used consistently. You don’t need everything here. Most people do well starting with 1–2 things and building from there.**The information and product recommendations provided here are for general educational and informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewing or using this content does not establish a chiropractor–patient or healthcare provider–patient relationship with Kat the Chiro. Content is not individualized and may not be appropriate for all individuals or conditions. You should consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any new exercise program, treatment approach, or use of health-related products, particularly if you have a pre-existing condition, injury, or ongoing symptoms. By choosing to use any information or products referenced, you acknowledge that you do so voluntarily and at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws in British Columbia and Canada, Kat the Chiro disclaims any and all liability for injury, loss, or damages arising from the use or misuse of this content or the products referenced. This content is not a substitute for individualized assessment or care from a licensed healthcare provider. Some links may be affiliate links, meaning a commission may be earned at no additional cost to you. Products are selected based on professional opinion and general clinical experience.

Surviving night shift going on 4 years! A few of my necessities that make my work life a little bit easier. I’d do anything to make my work life easier lol

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.

If you’re here there’s a good chance you’ve seen me sobbing in the bathtub, are also due a tonsillectomy soon and need some reassurance. Well fear not, I’m here with the essentials that got me through!!

Going through my cancer journey i found lots of things helped me greatly along the way and i thought i'd share them with you 💜

If you’re like me and you need the conditions to be just right for sleep, I got you! These are the exact things I use everyday to help me from tossing and turning and instead I sleep 8+ hours a night and wake up feeling so good

As someone who’s dealt with GERD for years, I put this list together with options for daily control, fast flare-up relief, and easy chewables—grouped so it’s simple to find what you need.

Small comforts and supportive tools I use to make living with endometriosis & PCOS a little easier, from heating support to cozy essentials and daily care items❤️‍🩹

When your brain feels like molasses + you can’t move off the couch, these are my go-to sensory tricks that actually shift my mood. Some are free, some are little upgrades-but all are low-energy friendly. Use this as a serotonin-boosting menu, for anyone that has off-days with a little side of guilt complex… These are quick & easy ways to trick your brain out of the negative loop!

Upgrade your daily health, recovery, and mobile tech setup with these top-rated Amazon discoveries. Engineered for high performance and everyday practicality, these 15 tested finds streamline your fitness routine, home wellness habits, and travel gear seamlessly.

If you go to bed, toss and turn, throw your covers off and on, maybe cry a few tears because you just cannot fall asleep, stay asleep, or both; then this list is for you. As a certified insomniac, these products are all things tried and true. As a student, I can’t afford to not sleep, and although I can’t promise you’ll sleep like your father snoring down the hallway, these at least have given me a little edge over my insomnia. Sleep tight!

Mostly for the girls but you never know what could happen at school and it’s always nice to have an emergency kit

the type of spots that makes your body, mind, and soul feel a sense of calm and peace

your favorite RNs picks for your worst hangovers

Products that helped me during my Heart transplant journey. These are all products I have used myself during my recovery! These products would be helpful for anyone who has undergone a major surgery, or who has an underlying medical condition.

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? Let’s chat about it!

Simple and free to low cost things that can add to your quality of life

This list is designed for women in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause who are struggling with hot flashes, night sweats, and poor sleep. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Functional Nutrition Practitioner, I’ve curated my top recommendations: from cooling pillows and breathable sheets to magnesium supplements and herbal teas. These are the exact tools I use with my clients to support better sleep, calmer nights, and more energy during the day.

Living with endometriosis can be overwhelming, but having the right tools and support can make a difference. 💛 This curated list features my favorite endometriosis essentials, including pain relief products, heating pads, supplements, self-care items, comfort products, recovery must-haves, and wellness finds that help me navigate life with Stage 4 endometriosis. Whether you're dealing with pelvic pain, bloating, fatigue, flare-ups, surgery recovery, or daily symptom management, these endometriosis must-haves are here to support your healing journey. 🎗️

Living with sciatica can be extremely painful. I have had it for over 10 years and I am serious about managing it! It’s brought me to my knees and I’ve almost falling down a flight of stairs! I promise these things will change your life🩷

taking care of your mind, body, and soul is soo important & takes balance in todays world, but here are some of my go-tos

As a person who suffers from anxiety disorder, relaxation helps in overwhelming moments. This list is some of my favorite things and ways to help with anxiety.

Upgrade your nursing wardrobe with these durable, lightweight comfort scrubs and essential tools. These are the things I have found most useful, essential, reliable and stylish for everyday use in my nursing career.

This list features everyday wellness tools and products that support balance, beauty, and well-being. Think clean ingredients, thoughtful design, and products that make you feel good inside and out.

I worked in a vitamin/supplement department for over 15 years and have always been SO passionate about helping others find what's best for embracing their optimal health. Over the years I have tried each and every one of the products on this list - and while it would be impossible for me to still take ALL of them, I still highly recommend them because of their unbeatable quality and how they worked so positively for me. Many of these are still in my seasonal and daily rotation!This section is for anyone looking for recommendations - and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions because I would be so so so happy to help ☺️ **also please note that I am NOT a health professional and I only recommend specific supplements based on your doctors' recommendations**

✨Use link llamanaturals.com/ECOCRUNCHYMAMA for 15% off! ✨ Our go-to vitamins made from real organic fruit 🍓 No artificial ingredients, no junk—just clean, effective options for both kids and adults. These are perfect if you’re looking for a more natural way to support daily wellness, immunity, and gut health.

Better your health in the comfort of your own home with my at home workout equipment recs

As a surgical tech who works long 12 hour days in orthopedic surgery, I had to quickly figure out how to keep my body from being fatigued. I put together a list of my favorite hospital essentials that help me be successful and take the ease off those long hours!

This list is packed with practical new grad nurse essentials that I actually use or used on shift. From gear that keeps you comfortable and organized to tools that help you feel confident at the bedside. Perfect for nurses starting their first job or building their “all things nursing” starter pack.

If you're a mom running on fumes and coffee, this one's for you. These are the actual things that helped me finally get better sleep and feel less exhausted — from a mattress upgrade to the weighted blanket I didn't know I needed. All tried, tested, and mom-approved. 🤍

As someone who has spent years trying to fully swap conventional medicine for clear alteratives, these are my absolute top favorites!

For all my anxious mamas, if you have trouble calming down, relaxing, letting yourself breath and take a moment - these products will help.

I recommend these items for rest and recovery after an abdominal hysterectomy. Many of these items may be beneficial for other hysterectomy methods.

I started taking my physical health more serious about 7 years ago when I realized how much it affected my mental health. Working out has become non negotiable for me and I prioritize protein in my daily diet.

As someone with bad acid reflux, this is what I use to make myself comfortable when I have a flareup

A collection of items that make living with Interstital Cystitis as comfortable as can be. I know IC is absolute suffering and I hope that some of my suggestions can benefit even one other IC baddie. Stay strong, lovies. Please bare in mind, IC varies greatly depending on the individual and their circumstances! What works for me may not work for you and vice versa. Stay patient with your body and do what works for you, just you. Hoping this helps some of you who may be struggling!!

Shift-ready essentials for busy healthcare days 🩺🎀 Everything you need to stay organized, comfortable, and cute during long shifts. Perfect for healthcare girls always on the go.

I have always been interested in learning more about wellness and nutrition. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve tried multiple training programs, dietary lifestyle changes, and I finally feel like I’ve dialed into my healthiest options to live well! It doesn’t have to be complicated either - just a couple of small changes can go a long way!

If your morning coffee has started working against you in perimenopause, amplifying anxiety, triggering hot flushes, disrupting your already fragile sleep, mushroom coffee isn't asking you to give up the ritual. It's asking you to upgrade it. The blends and extracts I've pulled together here are organised by how you want to use them: ready-to-brew for an easy swap, single extracts to target a specific symptom, or add-ins to build the morning ritual your body actually needs right now. One non-negotiable before you shop: look for products using the mushroom fruiting body, not mycelium on grain. And check for third-party testing and beta-glucan content. Everything in this list meets those standards.

These are what helped me survive and thrive postpartum with my first baby.

Finding products that actually improved my sleep took a lot of trial and error. These are the items that made the biggest difference in creating a darker, quieter, and more comfortable sleep environment.

Healthy body, healthy LIFE - my FAVORITE health and wellness supplements I SWEAR by! I'm also working on adding workout essentials to this list! if you have any recommendations feel free to leave a comment and i can add them!💗

Post-Cosmetic & Ortho Recovery Essentials These are the tools I recommend most often to help clients navigate swelling, bruising, pain, and mobility after surgery or injury. Everything here supports lymphatic flow, circulation, and safer healing at home. From compression and cold therapy to practical mobility helpers, this list is designed to make recovery smoother, more comfortable, and easier on your body.

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

I've dealt with Raynaud's Syndrome (a.k.a. Raynaud's Disease or Raynaud's Phenomenon) since I was in my 20's, although I didn't know what it was until I turned 30 and had my first child and started having flares while nursing. It's a painful circulation disorder, and while there isn't a cure, I've found several tools and strategies that help keep it mostly at bay. Note: This list contains affiliate and cash back links.

Maybe you’re having a planned section or maybe it’s unplanned. But either way you’re a good mom & here are some items to help in recovering

I've been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which has contributed to a range of different health issues (largely, joint and muscle pain). Here are some of the items that help me get through the bad days

Things that I have found to be most beneficial and helpful through my menstrual cycle!

As a girl who struggles with sleeping well at night, here are my essentials to help me fall asleep, stay asleep, and be comfortable all night!

For us girlies who are working long hours & need a physical + mental reset to relax! 💪🏻🧖‍♀️

Little things that make my daily life better everyday. Includes items I now feel like I can't live without!

I have dealt with so many disorders and problems keeping hormones balanced. These have helped me so much and I hope they can help you too!

A list of items to pop in a ‘labour bag’ for your birth support team to easily access.

This list will have some of my favorite items I used often as a CNA and MedTech in an assisted living facility

all of my favourite things since starting my fitness journey🌞💓😋

A curated collection of wellness essentials that support recovery, energy, fitness, and everyday health — including supplements, hydration favorites, and products that help me feel my best.

Nurse essentials for any shift! I reach for these items daily.

A thoughtfully curated collection of practical comforts and little luxuries designed to get them through long, exhausting nights. This list focuses on items that support comfort, hydration, and self-care—things they’ll actually use between rounds and on the drive home. Perfect for showing appreciation to the nurse who keeps going when everyone else is asleep.

The stuff nobody puts on the registry but every new mom actually needs — recovery care, comfort, support, and a little self-care for the fourth trimester.

✨As a mom, I’ve personally tried all the vitamins and supplements on this list, choosing options free of added sugar and ingredients that could affect kids’ focus and development. Trust me, there have been countless hours of searching, lots of trial and error, and plenty of testing to find what truly works for my kids...so you can rest easy knowing these recommendations come from one mom’s real-life journey!

These are the must have tools for Keto dieters to help stay on top and keep track of your ketogenic diet

Sunday evenings and cold weeknights are when this list earns its keep. A RENPHO eye massager, a weighted blanket, a lavender Epsom soak, a sunset lamp and a white noise machine turn a cozy night in at home into a proper reset. Almost everything is an Amazon best-seller.

Are you even a young woman if you’re not chronically ill in some way?? Whether you’re just figuring your health out or deep into treating something, here are the super helpful things I use to live my every day life with quality.

I recently took a fall in the garden and broke my right arm. These are the items that helped me function with my dominant arm in a sling. Everything here is one-hand friendly and designed to make daily tasks less frustrating — especially toileting, showering, cooking, and picking things up without bending or twisting. If you’re recovering from a shoulder or arm injury, this list will save you time, energy, and pain.

When the cold & flu season hits your house, I got you! Back to school + the weather changing means everyone will eventually be down for the count. Sadly, being mom means you have to take care of everyone first and then yourself! These products should help with that!

List of health foods and suppliments I like! I also do not have a local gym so I workout at home, this is a list or fitness gear I use.

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.

My go to remedies and aids for pain and anxiety

I’ve tried a lot of vitamins and supplements, and these are the ones I trust and personally use myself. This list focuses on daily wellness supplements for gut health, immunity, and energy support. If you’re looking to support your body with high-quality vitamins I actually use, these are my go-to picks.

Herbals are our first line of defense. They have amazing anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties and the ability to boost the immune system or calm it down. Each herb and supplement is unique. I love to have many different options in my tool kit.

Parents need care, too, and sometimes we need help. I love these products to help me take care of myself while reserving a few brain cells.

These are the products that i am currently using from JS Health. If you take out a monthly subscription the supplements become cheaper

Good sleep hygiene has been a huge goal of mine since the start of nursing, and these are just some items that have helped me to sleep easier at night.

All my favourite menstrual products that are reusable, safe, reduce waste and save money.

Things I’ve used on my GLP journey losing 100ibs.

My ultimate practical (and not so practical) gift guide, curated by a disabled person for other disabled people (or their loved ones). Find hydration drops, mobility accessories, sensory aids, and other items that make a genuine difference in day-to-day living.

Cavities are one of the most preventable diseases! As your future dentist, here are some tips/products to level up your oral care routine!

As a massage therapist, I believe the right tools can make a real difference. From foam rollers and massage balls to stretching and recovery essentials, these are the tools worth checking out! Take a look at my favorites and find the ones that could become your new recovery go-tos!

Healthier snacks choices are the way to go! 👈 I love snacks and I’m currently breastfeeding so the healthier the better! 🫶

Everything you need if you work in a hospital environment whether you’re a nurse, dietitian, therapist, or aid these will help make the job easier! 🩺🩻🩹⛑️

Taking care of your feminine health is more than hygiene-Its about balance, confidence, and honoring your body from the inside out.

This curated collection features my favorite self care, wellness and stress relief essentials for creating a calmer evening routine after work. From nervous system reset tools and cozy home favorites to sleep essentials, relaxation products and calming wellness routines — these are the products I genuinely come back to daily to unwind, reduce stress and feel more grounded after busy days. Perfect for women looking to romanticize their evenings, support emotional wellbeing and create a softer, more intentional lifestyle. 🤍 Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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

This is the allergy care routine my son uses to keep his spring allergies at bay, that affect his eyes and face mostly.

Some of my favorite products that I use to help me support my weight loss journey! So far I am down 45 lbs since September! I do cheat every once in a while but I have found healthier alternatives that make my new normal realistic!