The best investment you make is your own health. 3 years ago I started to really focus on my fitness and it's been the best life changing choice I have made. Consistently show up for yourself, I promise it will change your life.
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.
This list is to help families with aging loved ones find the right supplies to safely keep them in the spot they call home. from gloves to transfer belts, this list pulls together the critical items to get things started. It can be dauting taking care of a family member or organizing care. My hope is this list helps you kick start and shows your versions of common items that work well… hopefully taking some of the guess work out. All of this comes from my experience owning an In Home Caregiving agency called Providential Home Care in the Portland, Oregon area. I hope you all find this helpful! Just remember, YOU can do this, it will be hard, and give yourself some grace…. you get points for being the person that stepped up! Be kind to yourself - Have more questions about care? Check out our website: Providential Home Care - phcoregon.com
Things I cannot live without for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & its comorbidities (MCAS, dysautonamia, POTS, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, etc.)
PCOS is a never ending struggle. I’ve been testing different products over the last year and a half & these have worked wonders, especially the myo!! Despite the condition targeting countless amount of women there still seems to be such little information as to the root causes and treatments for it. These OTC supplements and acne products have personally helped me so much in addition to my prescription medication.
Tools I use when my brain is overloaded (ADHD + autism friendly)
A list of things that I use daily that support my sensory needs and help me tp rwgulate and focus
For the girlies who also struggle with chronic illness (hEDS/fibromyalgia/POTS/MCAS) here are some of my favorites that make my days a little easier & hopefully will yours too!
Prioritizing your health becomes even more essential in your 40s and beyond. These vegan essentials support energy, hormone balance, healthy aging, and vibrant daily living—exactly what I rely on to feel strong, nourished, and fully alive.
As a girl with ADHD, I’ve tried a lot of tools to help me stay focused, organized, and balanced—and this list includes the ones that actually make a difference. From productivity hacks to calming essentials, these are my go-to ADHD-friendly favorites that help me navigate daily life with a little more ease (and a lot less chaos). Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve known for years, I hope this list helps you feel a little more supported and a lot more seen.
I’ve struggled with super painful periods from the moment I started having them. I have pain off and on weekly and severe cramps during that time of the month to the point I was fainting. I was diagnosed in 2021 with endometriosis via laparoscopic surgery. Here’s what helps me cope every month, I hope this helps someone else out there find some relief. 🫶🏻
I suffered from horrible vasospasm, letdown sadness, and had a bad bout of mastitis during my breastfeeding journey. These supplements helped me with my supply, and my overwhelm and pain during breastfeeding.
Let me start by saying—I’m not a personal trainer, a doctor, or a health guru. I’m just someone who’s been trying (imperfectly, but intentionally) to eat better, feel better, and build healthier habits that actually fit into my real life. This list is a collection of items that have helped me along the way—whether it’s making mealtimes easier, adding a little joy to healthy routines, or simply keeping me motivated when I’d rather be elbow-deep in a bag of chips.
These aren’t miracle products or part of any “plan”—they’re just things that work for me, and maybe they’ll work for you too. No pressure, no perfection, just progress.
When your kids are sick, why would you want to give them things that lead to more sickness and make them feel worse? Like artificial dyes, ingredients, fillers, preservatives, and even sugar. Here’s some of my tried and true BETTER options for when my kids are sick.
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.
I have been a quadriplegic, the result of a gymnastics accident, since 1990. I have been through a lot, and have learned a lot over more than 35 years. These are some resources and outlets that mean a lot to me.
I enjoy testing new products, but only a select few earn a permanent spot on my ritual list. These are the ones I’ve finished completely and buy again, no hype, just results.
Motherhood is hard. Autism motherhood requires an entirely different level of resilience. These are the real-life essentials that help autism moms regulate their own nervous system, stay grounded during hard days, and keep showing up for their kids. From sensory tools to self-care must-haves, these are the products that actually help.
I've lived with HS for over 10 years, and these are the products that I actually rely on during flares and daily management. This list focuses on pain relief, drainage control, friction reduction, and comfort- especially budget-friendly options that truly help.
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.
**IM NOT A DOCTOR** but I am a soon-to-be nursing student who was just diagnosed with PCOS. After doing A LOT of research, I found a couple of supplements, vitamins and health products that are supposedly very good for women with PCOS (iykyk). Leave or take what you need, this is all just from my research and I just wanted to help out fellow PCOS girlies <3 I hope this helps!
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.
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 had an amazing tonsillectomy experience. Little to no pain, quick recovery, and I felt great. Quick pointers, you HAVE to stay hydrated. You need to keep your throat moist. I woke up during the night to drink water. I also slept ALMOST UPRIGHT to help with swelling. These are the things I used and I think they’ll help you or your child.
As A Caregiver to my Mom, this list is some of the things I have learned that help me get through everyday. She has dementia and has live with with for over 2 years. Elder safety is something I learned as time went by. The Security Cameras not only give me the ability to keep an eye on her while doing chores around the house but also give me the ability to escape to a private space and take a breath without having to worry as much about her. The door alarms would be my second favorite item I use. Most of the time she is just going out to sit on the porch but once in awhile she tries to wander farther away. when I hear the door alarm if I can't ran right to the door I can quickly check the cameras and see that she's Ok. I hope you find this list helpful and I will keep adding to it.
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.
When you suffer from chronic illness its important to create a daily or flare pack for yourself. These are just a few of the things that have helped me to feel better and manage my POTs and Dysautonomia symptoms. I hope they help you as well!
I highly recommend these books for all things health, wellness, stress management, chronic disease and auto immune disease prevention and reversal! Especially helpful to anyone striving to eat more whole food plant based :)
Everything on this list I absolutely love. I have been trying to do more a holistic approach for my health and wellness. All of these items have been amazing for me. If you're looking for a more holistic/natural way to handle your health and wellness, I recommend these products!
Ladies, do you want to get it together so that you can have a calm and easy going cycle? I'm sure you do. So, these are my most required items I must have so that my cycle won't cramp my style each month…if you know what I mean.
All products on this list are ones I’ve personally tried, tested, and genuinely recommend. They come straight from one of my favorite wellness stores, iHerb—a convenient one-stop shop for everything you might need in supplements, vitamins, natural health products, and self-care essentials. Pricing is competitive, they often have great coupons and sales, and it’s a totally trusted place to get genuine, high-quality products for everyday health and self-care. Links might contain affiliate links, If you buy through them, I might earn a small commission.
This list is for all my seasoned, new and future patients! I tend to talk about and send links to many products after sessions and I think this is a great way to have everything all on one list!
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!
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.
Staying fit when you're going through perimenopause or have already hit the menopause stage can be tough. Hormones can make it harder to maintain weight, hot flashes can make workouts less bearable, and your skin can become more dry. Not to worry - there are lots of ways that we can maintain our health with the help of some of my favorite products I've shared here.
A car accident in 2021 left me with herniated and bulging discs. Spinal arthritis sucks! These are some things that have made life a little easier. Just wanted to share for those who also suffer.
MTHFR is a gene that provides the instructions for an enzyme of the same name, which converts dietary folate into its active form, methylfolate. When there is a mutation in the MTHFR gene, this conversion process can be less efficient, potentially impacting the body's ability to process folate and homocysteine. This can affect numerous bodily functions, including DNA repair, hormone metabolism, and the creation of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
Here are my low-tox recommendations and essentials i’ve found through the years!
Ive always struggled with motion sickness since I was super little. Once I got pregnant, it got so bad I could barely be in the car for 5 minutes. We made frequent 8 hour trips between MO and TX, so I got really good and fighting it.
I need to have a fidget in order to not be multi tasking and focus on one thing. These are some of my favorites because they are quiet. Then there's some I enjoy because of how silly they are. Some need more care than others because they melt or crack depending on the weather.
A complete guide to feeling your best—mind, body, and spirit. bringing together daily supplements, fitness must-haves, and calming tools to support a balanced lifestyle.
I’m a chronically ill girlie and I have difficult time regulating my body temp. So these are some of my staples that bring me relief on the hot summer days.
Thriving at 55 is about embracing your wisdom, honoring your body, and choosing joy every day. Prioritize movement that feels good, nourish your mind and body, protect your peace, and invest in relationships and experiences that uplift you. This is a season to live confidently, fully, and on your own terms.
Being a special needs parent is stressful everyday! The cost of equipment or essentials to achieve daily life skills and develop a safe environment shouldn’t be! These are things I use in my house daily to protect and teach my teenage special needs son!
I have started a journey to get my diabetes and other health issues under control. These are some of the things I’ve tried that help! Let’s be healthy together 💖
I live in Florida, and I always say the bugs down here are on steroids. In the summer bug spray is an absolute must. It is hard to even walk outside without getting bit. As always, I like to keep it as natural as possible, but I prefer to have bug spray over bites! These are sprays I've used that actually work and just in case bites do happen, I added my bite relief recommendations.
christmas list or gift guide for the wellness girlie! if you are passionate about fitness, self care, and health, you (or the person you are shopping for!) are in the right place! recommendations that i love and use all the time as someone who is passionate about wellness herself! — wellness gifts, self-care gifts, spa gifts, relaxation gifts, mindfulness gifts, cozy wellness gifts, fitness gifts, healthy lifestyle gifts, pampering gifts, aromatherapy gifts, clean beauty gifts, wellness stocking stuffers, holiday wellness gifts, Christmas wellness gifts, ritual-building gifts, stress-relief gifts, hydration gifts, natural wellness gifts, thoughtful wellness gifts, and wellness gift ideas
Discover my favorite wellness drinks, teas, and vitamins that help boost energy, focus, and overall health. 🌱 From antioxidant-rich teas to clean energy drinks and vitamin blends that support mood and immunity—these are my daily go-to’s for a balanced, energized lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to stay hydrated, improve focus, or support your wellness journey, these picks are all about feeling your best inside and out. 💚
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As a PCOS girlie, I understand the struggles with managing the multitude of symptoms associated with this syndrome. Here, i wish to share some supplements, vitamins, recipes, and pantry items that have assisted in my journey with PCOS.
She always has the latest & greatest, she’s trendy and tasteful, she’s glowing from the inside out. She’s that girl! And you can be her too (well you are her - duh!) Here are the things I think she has :)
This is a list of my very favorite supplements, whether it is seasonal allergies, colds and flu or even just general health. Everything I suggest I have personally taken and love. I am not giving medical advice, just suggestions for that work for me
Cozy self-care and wellness finds worth buying: plush robes, weighted blankets, and silky sleep essentials that actually feel luxe. The comfort upgrades that make everyday feel like a reset, with links in one place. Some links are affiliate links.
A curated collection of my go-to tools, oils, and essentials that support healthy lymphatic flow. These are the products I personally use in my practice and at home to reduce puffiness, improve circulation, calm inflammation and promote a more balanced body.
This list contains some of my favorites as a full time night shift CNA in a hospital. I highly recommend each of these products and have used them myself.
If you toss and turn all night or wake up feeling groggy, your bedroom environment might be the problem. I spent years struggling with insomnia until I found these 10 holistic sleep essentials. From the viral weighted blanket that calms anxiety to the magnesium spray that relaxes muscles, here is my toolkit for deep, restorative sleep.
Looking for supplements that actually work with your GLP-1 journey? This curated list was hand-picked by me—a registered dietitian and GLP-1 user—featuring the exact products I personally take and trust. Each one was chosen to support real-world needs like nutrition, digestion, and muscle maintenance, so you don't waste money on products that are low quality or don't work..
Feeling tired all day, then wide awake at night? I’ve been there. At 55 and post-menopausal, I wanted natural, effective, and simple support. This Benable board is a collection of my go-to supplements that help me feel energized in the morning and peacefully relaxed at night.
As a former wellness writer, I've tested hundreds of products aimed at improving your overall well-being. From an infrared sauna blanket to the ear plugs I can't sleep without, here are some of my top recommendations.
My favorite products & recommendations for nontoxic swaps for transitioning to a more holistic and healthy lifestyle🌻
(This list contains discount codes for you and affiliate links; if you buy through one of these links I may earn a commission, and for some recs I’ve included a special discount code for you!)
These are the OR nurse work essentials I actually use and recommend. From comfy shift gear to practical little things that make the day run smoother, this list is full of items I’ve shared with coworkers after they asked, “Where did you get that?” Good for operating room nurses, scrub techs, nursing students, clinical instructors, and anyone building a better work bag.✨
Each of these items make up my daily routine that keeps my engine running and my health in top top shape. This girls bloodwork says I am almost 10 years younger than my biological age.
The complete toolkit for healthcare pros on the move. Featuring ultra-comfortable scrubs, fluid-proof sneakers, OR-tested accessories, and smart travel essentials to make packing for your next assignment effortless.
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.
A list of my must-haves for a comfortable & worry-free Laparosocpy recovery. You do not have the purchase anything from this list, you can simply use it as a checklist when packing your own hospital bag! ☺️
I'm currently on 7.5mg of Zepbound and have been loving it. In 8 months I have lost 40 lbs and I have a daily goal of 90g of protein. These items help make the day to day a little easier 😊. Also I can't cook lol.
I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - CRPS for short - in March while recovering from a broken wrist. The pain made it hard to get dressed, do household chores (it was a great excuse not to do anything), exercise, work and even to the things I usually find fun. Thanks to my physio and medication I am now mostly pain free and able to do a lot more. These are the things that got me through the early days and that I still use when the pain returns. Note: some items in this list contain affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.
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 the tools I reach for when I need to reset, reflect, or just feel a little more grounded. As a mental health professional-in-training and creative, I’m always exploring ways to support emotional clarity and calm, without overcomplicating things