I'm on a liquid diet but these recommendations would be helpful for anyone wanting to boost their protein intake during cancer treatment and reduce chemo side effects!!
I was diagnosed with R.A. in 2006 and it's been life changing. The pain can be debilitating at times, and it really sucks to have to rely on my husband and others to help me with little things. Like opening a bottle of water, a package of food, etc. It hurts to chop food, pull my straight leg pants up, button anything. I recently discovered these tools to make my life easier. I created this list for others who might be experiencing the same things I am. I hope you will find something on this list that you didn't know about before that can help you live a better quality of life. This space will have tools, gadgets, resources and whatever I can find that might help you.
I just got my breast augmentation and was a little confused on what to buy to prepare for this surgery. I asked my friends that have also had this surgery and this is both their and my doctors recommendations. My mother also had surgery 2 weeks before I did so we both compiled this list together.
Some of my favorite items for my spoonie and chronic illness peeps. I have EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), POTs (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), Trigeminal Neuralgia, and many more. The items on this list help me to live my day to day life.
Everyone deserves to be healthy without spending $50+ on one single product.
As a girly with chronic pain and a spinal injury that will unfortunately result in living in pain for majority of my life, staying fit is a necessity. Body and mind health are directly correlated to the function and quality of life. In my case, being unfit physically and mentally means more weight and strain on my spinal cord, as a result I need to stay active and healthy for MYSELF. But I’m in college, I am not rich 🤣 so this list includes various dupes or options that you can choose to better your life one step at a time.
These are the high-protein foods, healthy snacks, pantry staples, and nutrition essentials that help fuel my workouts, riding, and busy days. If you’re looking for realistic, everyday products to support an active lifestyle, you’ll find my favorites here.
I love how my life dictates what I write about. I’m on my 3rd infection this year. That will teach me to leave my bubble. Like how dare I try to resume life?
These are products I keep near and dear for general wellness pain, relieving allergies or sinus pressure. I've also listed some things I use to aid in detoxing my body as well.
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.
This is from a video I watched on YouTube from The Egg Whisperer Show. I'm not a doctor- I utilized what made sense to me and what I could afford. (I had low ovarian reserve so I needed "anti-aging" of my eggs and I quit alcohol, tobacco, and decreased caffeine to less than 100mg a day.) I hope it helps!
The first hot flash that hit me in a meeting made me want to disappear. The heat, the flush, the sweat, the way it arrives from nowhere and steals the room. I spent a while just enduring them until I realised there were real tools that took the edge off, some in seconds and some over weeks. This kit is built this way: cool down fast in the moment, dress and prep so flashes catch you off guard less often, and support your body from the inside so they ease over time. Everything here has helped me feel like myself again.
A few different holistic ways i like to heal my gut. Has helped with my inflammation, energy levels, curb appetite, acne, eczema, radiant skin, and post partum hair loss.
It’s also an immune booster!
These are my go-to supplements for overall health, energy, and performance. Whether it’s for recovery, gut health, or daily wellness, these staples help me feel my best from the inside out. If you’re looking to support your body and optimize how you feel, this list has all my top picks!
i love dental hygiene and optimizing my routine for better oral health
*i am not a medical professional, these are just things i enjoy using and have found success with*
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
My health essentials are all about feeling good from the inside out: simple, natural products that support energy, gut health, glowing skin, and restful sleep. From daily vitamins to soothing blends, these are the staples I genuinely love and trust to keep me balanced and well every day.
I got Covid in December of 2020 while teaching high school. I was not able to return for spring semester. In fact, I was in a wheelchair with a whole host of health issues until late summer of 2021. I was finally able to get around without a wheelchair eventually, but my life has never been the same. Four and a half years later, despite going to a Long Covid Clinic and seeing a multitude of doctors, I still don't have any real answers or treatments. I am better, but I am pretty sure I will always have a chronic illness that prevents me from living the same kind of life I did prior to Covid. This list is just going to consist of things that I have found helpful in this Long Covid Journey. I am in no way a medical professional, and I'm finding that with Long Covid, and probably other post-viral illnesses, something that works for one person may not work for another! But I am here to share what has given me at least a little bit of my life back or made things easier for me.
No fluff, no hype. Just the supplements I've researched, tried, and kept in my routine. Every pick is chosen based on ingredient quality, form (not all supplements are created equal), and real-world consistency. Available in the UK, US, and Europe.
I’ve really worked on my sleep hygiene this year but ngl the thing that helped the MOST was getting a CPAP 🤭 the rest of these things I’ve used for the last 3-6 months and stand by!
this list is for my fellow chronic lifers, who live with chronic pain and illness. be it fibromyalgia and CIDP, like me, or those with endometriosis, migraines, PCOS, severe allergies, POTS, lupus, hEDS, chronic pelvic pain, MS, nerve damage, plus other auto immune disorders, female reproductive pain, and more. they are all included and all as valid as each other. it’s not in your head, you’re not making it up, it’s not a cry for help. your pain is real and i’m in your corner. 😊🙏🏻✨ i hope some of these faves of mine can help you add more comfort to your life.
If you struggle to unwind at night, can't get to sleep or wake up during the night, here's some items that I've found really help me to get a good night's restful sleep.
What’s the easiest way to lose weight? Calorie deficit! Since recently having baby #2, I have needed to shed the baby weight and this has been the only successful way. I’ve lost 12 pounds in 1.5 months from a calorie deficit and walking. Here is a list of my recommendations that I have used (or my husband) to help with this process.
As someone who lives with many chronic health conditions, including arthritis, an arrhythmic heart condition, spinal stenosis, nerve issues, knee problems, varicose veins, and migraines to name a few, I always travel prepared! Doing this ensures that I don’t have to miss out on life’s big vacation moments with my family! Check out my list for my go-to’s!
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!
Sharing some of my favorite items that have made big impacts to my overall everyday health and wellness! From sleep to tracking my daily activity, vitamins and more!
Curated resources that deepen and extend the principles from Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition. Each pick supports building a kinder relationship with food, body image, and movement while moving away from diet culture.
A collection of supplements and drinks I actually use and like. These are simple, cleaner options that fit easily into my routine and help me stay consistent with hydration and nutrition.
I have had terrible periods & side affects from Endometriosis over the last 10 years🫠 Because of this, it has been difficult to work, be social, and some days just getting through the day. I have tried several remedies & products looking for anything that will help my flare ups.
Here I have listed 15 of my favorite products that have made a much smoother time for me🥰
Scrubs, long shifts, and early mornings — healthcare work doesn’t take breaks. This list gathers the best gifts for the women who do it all: comfy socks for endless hours, roomy lunch totes, badge-holders with personality, self-care treats for weary souls, and more. The perfect mix of practical and pampering for frontline workers.
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.
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.
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.
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
How about trying sodas with less sugar, natural sweeteners, no artificial ingredients, and added health benefits like prebiotics or probiotics? Have you tried them yet? If not, you should! It's a whole new world. This list includes the flavors that I have tried and enjoyed. Do you have any recommendations of your own? Please share any new brands that pass the taste test.
When life feels chaotic, The Red frequency helps us return to our roots. This collection of tangible tools-from sensory objects to movement essentials- that helped me ‘ground’ when I'm not in the headspace for traditional meditation. These are my favorite anchors for finding stability, safety, and presence in the body.
natural herbal supplements for immune system health, gut health, mental health, and healing hormonal & inflammatory acne :-) these systems are ALL inextricably linked!! so supporting one system will inevitably support the other systems and i truly recommend everyone to take all majority if not all of the supplements i recommend. these recommendations are only of the highest quality, as it is EXTREMELY important to use only high-quality, organic supplements, i know it can be more pricy, but the cheaper ones often have a lot of junk in them and are not as potent in the supplement, thus making it ineffective. some of the best brands that might not be organic but are still good quality, and most affordable are “nature's way," “solaray”, and “NOW”
Just got accepted into nursing school, so I wanted to share some things I have bought so far. As I progress in school I will keep updating this list. I also work in a hospital so I ask the nurses around me for some advice. I'm also adding some things my classmates recommended and write thier experiences with the products. I also did research on Tik Tok on what other nurses/ nursing students recommend. I hope whoever stumbles on this page, finds something valuable and useful!!
As a mom of 3 girls, age 5 and under, I have had my fair share of illnesses around here. These are some of my FAVE products to keep your little ones healthy and their immune systems strong!
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.
This list was created to help aide folks to have better bowel movements: more complete, more relaxed, less straining, and overall improved pelvic health and wellness.
These items can be assembled into a sort of kit to use when your anxiety hits! I have anxiety myself and these tactics help in a pinch. Feel better soon!
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 🖤
Stress hits differently in perimenopause, and I learned that the hard way. These are the herbal teas I actually turn to when cortisol is through the roof, sleep is broken, or anxiety creeps in for no good reason. Every blend here is organic, caffeine-free, and chosen specifically to support hormonal balance, calm the nervous system, or ease the bloating and gut tension that stress brings along with it. Sip your way back to calm — one cup at a time.
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.
Here’s a list of all the items that have been beneficial to me while being on GLP-1! You’ll find my favorite protein/fiber enriched snacks.. my go-to supplements & some other items that have helped along the weight loss journey!✨🥗💪
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.
Here’s a peek at the daily supplements I take and love! These are from brands I’ve either used for years or really trust. I’ve worked with a healthcare professional to choose what’s right for my body and my goals 🩵 Just a little reminder: I’m not a medical expert—just sharing what’s worked for me and my routine! Always check in with a pro before starting something new 💊🌿
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.
With having hypothyroidism, I felt like no matter what I did, I couldn't lose weight. I have taken synthroid all my life. When I started working with Dr. Heather Stone's method, the weight fell off and it stayed off because I addressed the root issue. When I realized the root issue was blood sugar and glucose levels not my thyroid, it was much easier to modify my diet. My hair started growing and thickening and my body responded.
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.
These are things I take daily (or with high regularity) at the recommendation of my doctor, dentist, nutritionist. I read a ton of reviews to make sure I'm getting the best I can- sometimes that's best for price, sometimes best for me overall. You should talk to your medical professional and read reviews too, but this is a great place to start with some work done for you!
Over time I’ve realized: progress doesn’t come from supplements, it comes from structure.
Still, there are a few products I genuinely enjoy using.
They’re not essentials. They’re not magic.
Just personal favorites that fit into my training lifestyle.
Maybe you’ll like some of them too.
A curated bedroom reset for anxious sleepers, racing-mind sleepers, and anyone who wishes falling asleep felt easier. Sleep optimization essentials I trust — magnesium and aromatherapy for wind-down, blackout curtains and sunrise alarm clocks for a darker room, cooling sheets and a weighted blanket for a softer landing, plus small upgrades that help your nervous system slow down. Every pick is US-available.
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.
I'm the first to say the supplements available on the market are inundating my feed/email/ads. But these are the ones I actually think are worth including in our budget
The neurodiversity runs deep in my immediate and extended family. From ADHD to autism and sensory processing disorder, I've learned to navigate the sometimes wild world of living with my own and parenting other brains that experience the world differently from neurotypical folks. Neurodivergency can come with some amazing positives--creativity and the ability to focus super deeply on interests and passions to name a couple things. But being neurodiverse can also have a set of challenges. Here are some of my favorite tools that I've discovered and used along the way to help me on my journey. (Note: this list contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase an item from my link, I'll receive a small commission at no extra expense to you.)
As a girly who knows the struggle of seasonal depression (or Seasonal Affective Disorder) all too well, I completely get how tough it can be when the days get shorter, and the weather gets colder. I've curated a list of some of my favorite cures for the winter blahs, and I hope these help you feel a little brighter too!
Fitness is something I am focusing on heavily on my postpartum journey, but not only for my physical health, also for my mental health! This list contains everything I love on my postpartum fitness journey - from workout sets to running gear!
as someone who works in a natural supplement & herbal store, i value all natural high quality vitamins. for pregnancy ailments, i dont do pharmaceuticals, instead i go for homeopathy. i keep my supplement cabinet EXTREMELY well stocked at all times 😅
here’s what’s in it:
These recs are products that I have used. I have suffered from all sorts or pain, whether its headache related or body related such as muscle and joint pain, or arthritis in my neck that sometimes keeps me from enjoying life. The products listed are products that I have tried and are products that actually work.
Struggling through your GLP-1 journey? Learning by trial and error? It doesn’t need to be that way! I’ve compiled a list of all the things I’ve learned along the way to make this journey a little easier. Hopefully it helps you too! Best wishes for a successful and rewarding adventure! This post may contain affiliate links.