thefussymama.com/the-best-cold-and-allergy-remedies-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mamas Allergies and colds are tough enough, but when you’re 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 I’ve sought out the expertise and experience of many doctors, midwives, naturopaths, and herbalists to build up an arsenal of safe options. Now I’m sharing them here with you!
I am currently going through treatment for Breast Cancer. July of 2023, I unfortunately had to have a double mastectomy. I had both breasts removed and spent 6 weeks going through a very tough recovery. These Items I have listed, I COULD NOT HAVE LIVED WITH OUT. During recovery, anything that helps give you more comfort and makes things a little easier will be a godsend! you are not only recovering physically, you are recovering emotionally. Be kind to yourself, and let others help you!
We know PCOS can’t be cured, so it’s all about managing the symptoms and taking care of ourselves by lessening stress, taking care of our skin, and relaxing!
These are the kids health and medicine essentials I keep stocked at home. From daily vitamins to cold and flu basics, these are the products I reach for and repurchase to make sick days and everyday wellness easier to manage.
I have been struggling with gut issues for about 2 years now and I have TRIED. IT. ALL. This list contains the supplements that have been working for me and I absolutely will not live without from now on.
I've always been drawn to various health products whether it's health supplements, massage tools, exercise equipment, etc. As a GenXer and a sister to many Boomers, I'm even more interested as time goes on. I want us all living our best, healthiest, happiest life possible. These are products that I enjoy and help me. As always, check with a health professional for any health concerns before using any health products.
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
I became a spoonie at 24 years old and have been trying to navigate my way through life since. If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that us spoonies need to stick together! Life with a chronic illness is hard enough, there is no reason to do it alone. Here are my Amazon finds to make life a bit easier 🖤
Oral health represents general health. Basically, maintaining good oral hygiene is simple, 1) Brushing teeth thoroughly after eating and before sleeping 2) Flossing the teeth daily 3) cleaning the tongue after toothbrushing 4) visiting the dentist regularly. Here are my recs for oral hygiene routine.
I have recently been dealing with iron deficiency anemia. These are some things I am trying or that I have heard work well and plan to eventually try! My energy is up already thankfully. Disclaimer: check with your dr. before changing vitamins or iron supplements as it is possible to overdose on iron if you do not need it. This list is not medic advice just things that have helped me
As someone who works in the medical field, here are some of my favorite products I use to support me at work! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
If you struggle with endometriosis/adenomyosis or overall need ideas for anti-inflammatory snacks and treats-I made this list for you! It's important to note that everyone's body processes things differently so there is no exact tried and true anti-inflammatory diet. This is solely based on my experience and what my body doesn't react to. Hope this helps someone!
The ultimate list for those who experience brain fog, lack motivation, or just need an edge at work. While these all help, first look to a healthier lifestyle. Exercise, sleep, and eating healthy boost your brain too! Meditation is supposed to help, but I haven't figured that one out yet 😅 Meanwhile, if you feel that you're lacking in the mental clarity department, then maybe take a look at this list 👀 (Talk to your doctor prior to using if you have a medical history/take prescriptions)
PCOS is complicated, but building a supplement stack doesn’t have to be. These are the most common (and researched) options people with PCOS turn to for hormone balance, blood sugar support, and energy. Not every supplement works the same for everyone, so it’s all about finding what your body responds to. Always double-check with your doctor, but this list is here to help cut through the noise and give you a clear place to start.
As an exclusively breastfeeding mom trying to achieve her fitness goals, I’m always looking for ways to get more protein in. These are some of my faves 🫶🏻
I'm obsessed with dental health. When my dentist told me my gums were receding, I panicked. These products have stopped my gums from receding!! I swear by them.
I was born with severe eczema and unfortunately I am 24 years old and still dealing with constant flare ups, SEVERE dry skin, constant itchiness, and I am so over it. Being that I’ve had eczema for my whole life, I have used what felt like every moisturizer that has ever been made. I’ve been put on many oral and topical steroids. Now being pregnant and my hormones are out of line, I am struggling. Here are some products I use that actually give me relief💕 I really hope they help you too!!
Feel good, move smart, and glow from within. These are my go-to picks for wellness, fitness, and inner balance - everything that keeps my body strong, my mind clear, and my vibe high. 🌞🧘♀️💪
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.
If you struggle to fall asleep, these are all my recommendations of nighttime essentials that can make a big difference for a good sleep quality. I’ve put together cozy comfort items, and calming scents that can help you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling refreshed
Heres my self-care sanctuary list! Treat yourself to these at home products that make you feel like million bucks. It’s the little things that make a big difference. 💕
Being sick is the WORST! Here are my flu and cold remedies that are effective and promote getting back to health ASAP For both adults, kids, and babies! These are great to always have on hand cuz you never know when sickness will make its way to your home.
Nurse Life Must-Haves 🩺💖
The things that make long shifts, busy days, and caring for others just a little easier! From work essentials and practical favorites to those “I don’t know how I worked without this!” finds. 👩⚕️✨☕
Perimenopause and menopause hot flashes are no joke, especially if you live somewhere hot. This is everything I personally use to stay functional when my body decides it's 98 degrees inside. From what lives in my bag and car to what helps me actually sleep at night, these are real-life tested picks for women dealing with peri/menopause symptoms, hot flash management, night sweats, and the general chaos of hormonal changes in your 40s. Southern summers are not optional. Neither is this list.
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.
Personal recommendations for your breast reduction from a 29 year old girlie that got her reduction done and didn't realize I was old and healing would be different than when I was 12 and had surgery - basically these are things I wish I didn't have to order or go to the store for post surgery.
This is a comprehensive list of all the things that saved me & my family during our experience with c. diff. We spent a ridiculously long time researching the best foods (what would starve the bacteria instead of feed it), the best probiotics (spoiler: there's only one that will survive vancomycin), and what type of cleaning approach to use to insure that this contagion wouldn't spread to others in the house, as well as prevent re-infection.
If you've seen my tiktok, then you've probably seen that I went viral (like 23 millions views viral) for learning how to use a period cup! since then- I've found some really great products that work for me and am a huge advocate for reusable period products and items that make dealing with your period easier
I feel like men are so hard to shop for unless it’s a $500 item, so I’ve started keeping notes anytime my husband mentions something he likes or wants. Here are a few at the top of his list.
These are some of my essential tools, supplements, and sensory savers that help me navigate life with my neurospicy brain. These are the things I rely on to manage overstimulation, improve focus, regulate my sleep or just feed my drive for cheap dopamine. 🧠✨
Favorite products help to unwind, restore balance and calm an anxious mind. From self-care and anxiety relief to relaxation products for mental clarity and better sleep.
Everyday health and wellness picks I use to stay active, feel great, and sleep better — from workout essentials to supplements I love! Perfect for anyone building a simple routine that actually works.
Wellness, Health & Beauty. My Must haves for every morning and evening this fall. You will thrive with these too.
Includes my go-to for hydration, calm, energy, and even more.I take most of these EVERY single day.
Supplements I SWEAR by to keep my gut happy (and therefore me skinny) as someone who hates putting medicine into her body. I started taking these to combat the freshman 15 last year and in addition to my healthy lifestyle I've only lost weight!
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 someone with POTS myself, these are all things I use to help manage my POTS in addition to medication. These things only help avoid/treat symptoms, they aren’t cures!
If you’re navigating peri-menopause, you’re not alone! I’ve put together a collection of my favorite products that have helped me feel more balanced and supported during this time. From supplements to cozy self-care items, these are the things I swear by to make the transition a little smoother. Hope they help you too!
I like to try all of the supplements to figure out what works best for my body and my needs. I have spent and continue to spend years trying to find the right doctor to figure me out. BUT in the process, I have done so much research trying to find supplements to help me with my aches and pains. These are just a few of the things that have worked for me living with fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, migraines and more.
If you experience panic attacks or anxiety, this Anxiety E-Kit is great for grounding you back to your senses and calming your mind. There are lots of different names for these kits. I call it an E-Kit because I work as an ER social worker and that's what we call kits that we send with patients for emergencies in the short term. Start working with your anxiety, instead of against it!
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.
As a carer, I always try to encourage and promote independence, helping individuals maintain their motor skills and a sense of control over their own lives and choices. Empowering older adults to perform simple tasks independently can make a significant difference in their self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being. That’s why I’ve created this list of items — from practical kitchen aids to walking aids — each one chosen with ease, dignity, and reassurance in mind. There are a lot of tools and different variations of each, but I will share the ones that are readily available and don't require prior assessment from OT.
Some people choose normal jobs such as becoming a teacher or a salesman, instead, you throw yourself into the world of medicine and blood. Hey, at least you will look cute while cleaning up the patient's bodily fluids. Unless you're one of the bitchy nursing students, then I hate you and you look like shit. But if not, then love you! :))
As a second term Physical Therapy student I know what’s essential and helpful to have. These are my favorite products that I definitely would recommend as some starting PT school.
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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Items to help lower the toxic load around your home, on your skin and body. Research shows that the average woman uses 12 cosmetic products composed of 168 chemical ingredients daily. Research indicates that not all of these chemical ingredients may be safe for human use (ref: environmental working group)!! See low-tox products for cleaning, eating and body If you know of any great low-tox brands that you love, please share them 🤍
Fuel your fitness goals with this curated collection of protein powders and supplements designed to support energy, recovery, and everyday wellness. From clean protein options to essential daily vitamins, everything here is handpicked to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more consistent in your routine.
These are some of the products I used besides better diet and lifestyle changes that made my son calmer and have less tantrums. He is a completely different person, makes eye contact, and responds to everything we tell him to do. Hope this helps your children as well. He changed a lot after using these products consistently, and especially after I started giving him smoothies and cooked veggies and greens with food. I cut off cow’s milk and fast food completely.
Must haves for the therapist in your life! All of these things either keep me sane, keep me organized, or keep me learning. Being able to learn more to hone my skills and continue to provide care to my clients wouldn't be possible without these items.
If you have PMDD you know it is NOT just a strong period, it is literally a torture chamber for your body and brain. Love that for us!!! These are some of the things I've used that give me actual RESULTS for my PMDD symptoms and make the monthly issues not such a huge issue. <3
I work in a fast paced orthopedic clinic and we treat a wide range of orthopedic issues. From neurosurgery, spine, foot and ankle, hand, sports medicine, bone and joint, and even pain management; I can provide some products that come highly recommended by our team.
Did you know your mental wellness is directly connected to how healthy your gut is? This has been a game changer for my wellness. For everything from mental clarity and coping with brain fog, fatigue, and sleep, this company is my go to. Cutting edge science and products that work directly on the gut brain axis and keep me well.
Sexual wellness is such an important part of overall self-care, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. I put together this list of my go-to sexual wellness essentials to help boost confidence, comfort, and pleasure. From intimacy products that support sexual health to self-care tools that make you feel more connected with your body, these recommendations are all about making wellness in the bedroom feel positive and approachable. Whether you’re exploring solo or with a partner, these products can help you create more intimacy, relaxation, and joy.
What you eat is VITAL to how you feel—in fact, your overall health is impacted 80% by food! I know it seems daunting, but every good choice adds up, just as every bad choice culminates ultimately as obesity, brain fog, headaches, gut issues, achy joints, diabetes, and heart disease. Do yourself a favor and start now; take control of your food, before the toxins, pathogens, parasites, and deficiencies take control of you! I’ve made this list (and will continuously add to it) so that it’s easy to make the right decision every single day! It’s not about deprivation, it’s about nourishing your body, mind/brain, heart/soul every single day!
Healthcare girl essentials for long shifts and busy days 🩺 From comfy scrubs and supportive shoes to must-have bags, snacks, and on-the-go favorites — these are the things that make workdays a little easier.
I've truly tried every single supplement, every workout trend, every wellness hack, so you don't have to. Here's what I've tried and loved and think everyone should also have and love. We all deserve to feel our best!
What you need to make it for the next 50 years of your life! 🤣 This list has the vitamins and supplements I use and recommend. The health tech and gadgets that keep my family alive and all the personal items you need to be clean, moisturized, and smelling good!
I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. These are just a few things that have helped me during cold and flu season this year that I thought would be helpful to share.
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 :)
Here's a list of items that I think help others when they are having chronic illness flare days. Some of these are things that not only you can use but your whole family. While some may only provide temporary relief, they still provide relief which can really impact your day.
Fuel your body the right way 🌿✨ These are my go-to foods and supplements made with clean, quality ingredients I feel good about. I’m really passionate about healthy finds & alternatives but keeping it enjoyable.
these are migraine essentials that I take with me everywhere and repurchase time & time again. as a chronic migraine girly, I’ve tried everything and these I swear by!
I've tried many protein supplements, over the years. These are my tried and true products that are grit-free, tasty and have a good amount of protein per serving. Some are also vegan, which was important to me when I began amping up my protein. I always have these in my home. #glp1 #proteinsupplements #proteinpowders #menopauseprotein #womenover50 #womenshealth
I’ve tried different supplements to help with energy, hormones, and overall balance — and I’ve found some amazing options on Amazon that really stood out. ✨ (Always check with your doctor before starting new supplements.)
Here are ALL of my weight gain favorites that I love, from food, cute workout clothes to YouTube videos. As someone on a weight gain journey, these have helped me on my journey.
I have suffered from chronic migraines for 10+ years now… these are the random little tips and tools that help ease the pain or at least make it more bearable (:
My suggestions for product to enforce good hygiene! All of these are my personal favourite. From lip care to washroom care these are must-have products.