I had gastric sleeve surgery December 2022. This list is full of things that have helped me along the way.

I've personally used these products and had good experiences with my kids. I tried to keep it dye free, cruelty free and natural based, clean ingredients.

Things I use to manage my POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) & Dysautonomia symptoms.

While sitting here blowing my nose and suffering, I decided to make a nice list of recs for when you're sick and struggling!

This is a gift guide for the wellness girlie, the one on her health journey, the pilates princess!

Must-haves to get you through your night shift and get great sleep in between

As a second year nursing student, these are my clinical must haves that I recommend!

I had gastric sleeve surgery in August 2022. I started at 254lbs, and got down to 164lbs. I went on to be a surrogate, helping grow a family in 2025. These are recs that have helped me lose weight, and keep it off! I am currently in the process of growing another family, and will use these during & after pregnancy to maintain a healthy weight!

These lists are to help you soothe a cold or sinus infection along with some tips for kids as well. Hope this helps because it has helped me a lot!

Brands I trust for quality vitamins! Check out what's in my cupboard for the whole family. 🍎

Children have 5 to 8 colds a year on average. This is because there are hundreds of different cold viruses and young children have no immunity to any of them as they have never had them before. They gradually build up immunity and get fewer colds. Most colds in younger children get better within 2 weeks.

As someone with Pots and manyyy manyyyy comorbities here are some things I recommend for people in a somewhat similar situation to me.

If you're Alcohol-Free or Sober curious here's a list of mocktail inspo and functional drink alternatives! These are all the drinks I love that are functional and/or help me unwind instead of having a glass of wine or a cocktail!

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**

I am very big on herbalism and natural remedies! When I have a cold or a flu I always turn to natural things to add into my regimen and every day routine!

Walking 10,000 steps everyday I have listened to a lot of podcasts. Here are a few of the ones I learned a lot from

Working as a Nurse Practitioner for the past eight years, I have found the things I truly love that have helped me during my long 8-12 hour shifts in the hospital. In a professionl position, it is important to stay organized and professional.

Replace those medicines that have side effects (e.g., seizures / suicidal ideation) with harmless “tea” - for bladder pain relief.

In these times everyone has some type of mental health issues or concerns they want to try and aliviate or seek help. I personally perfer simple ways that I have found have helped me and those around me.

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.

Take care of yourself so you can keep making art!

I've always had stomach problems and also acne, and since I started taking these supplements my problems have improved a lot, I love them and I've bought them again and again, I think you have to look after your body from the inside out and sometimes that means taking some supplements to help you get all the nutrients you need.

A simple guide to the everyday wellness products that actually make you feel better. From skin essentials to calming tools and healthy treats, these picks help you build small routines that support your body and mind. Perfect if you want easy self-care ideas that fit into real life.

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.

Short list of my favorite dental products. These items will help to keep your smile looking healthy and bright!

I believe health and fitness is super important! These are some of my favorite foods, energy drinks, and other things that I have found useful for being active within the gym and eating healthy.

I have suffered from chronic Epstein Barr virus since I first contracted Mono in college. When I have a flare up, I am riddled with many health issues such as chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety and low grade fever. I’m a busy single mom and can’t afford to be down for long! After much research and working with a great Dr, I have found that the following supplements help me to treat and prevent EBV flares.

The ultimate HQ for discounted health. No more searching for coupon codes! This is the direct list of websites where I find legit supplements at wholesale prices—straight-up savings on everything you need.

I know everyone including myself believes that losing weight is hard. What if I told you that losing weight is not the hard part. Follow me in this post of Do’s and Don’ts. I am going to give you some of my tips and how i have progressed to my goals. I am 11lbs down and a few more to go.

I’m a new grad nurse in the ICU, and these products made my life just a little bit easier in an already stressful environment.

🌿 This section is one of my favorites because supplements have become a meaningful part of my self-care routine 🌱. ✨ They give me the steady boost I need to feel balanced, energized, and focused each day 🌞. 🌺 Sharing them here allows you to discover what truly supports healthy skin, strong hair, nourished nails, and overall wellness 🌼.

This is my list of the top supplements you need as a health conscious person, whether you’re trying to optimize performance in the gym, or feel your best throughout the day, this list has you covered.

These vitamins and supplements helped change my life, Whether it be from gut health to daily essentials to workout supplements. These are my ride or die products.

Oral hygiene is everything to me so much that ever 6 months when I get my cleaning my dentist and hygienists compliment me. Just as much as I love these things I hope you will too!

Ever wonder how to get pearly-white teeth and everlasting fresh smelling breath? Then look no further! Welcome to the ULTIMATE Dental Hygiene Guide! For all my clean girlies and guys 🪥

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.

PCOS can feel overwhelming, so these are my no-brainer staples that help keep things simple and sustainable. Always do what feels right for your body, and check with a healthcare professional if needed

Apps that just get you and what you need for your sobriety. Empower your strategy for wellness and sobriety by getting these apps as extra boost of support.

foundational supplements to support all body systems—hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and stress—as you prepare for pregnancy. These are gentle, evidence-informed tools to help optimize your cycle, nourish your body, and support conception from the inside out.

As someone with an autoimmune disorder.. I get sick all the time and catch everything. These are my must haves for all kinds of sicknesses.

All the products I use for sensitive skin and dry hair.

These FSA/HSA-approved products are a must for wellness on a budget! (Plus with girl math… it’s free😆)

Here is a list of my favorite products for nurses and nursing students as a med surg nurse of 8 years. This list includes tech gear, organizational tools, assessment tools, foot wear, scrubs, resource tools and nourishment items. This list is a complete guide on what you will need on your shift as a med surg nurse. I highly recommend med surgical nurse‘s take a look at this list as it provides a complete guide on what they will need to be successful for their shift.

For new grads and nursing students I will be adding some items I used during nursing school and still using as an official RN

Struggling to fall asleep or wake up feeling tired? Good sleep isn’t just about going to bed early, it’s about creating the perfect environment for your body and mind to fully recharge. From cozy pillows to natural sleep aids, here’s the ultimate list of 15 products that can turn your bedroom into a true sleep sanctuary.

We've been through the storm of mold remediation (& have made major strides in healing). Hopefully this can expedite some of your rabbit hole research 💝

These are some self-care products I have come to love; most budget friendly and some splurges! PCOS and Perimenapause journey has been kicking butt and taking names. I decided to listen to my body and find my own path forward. This collection includes some old school tried and true staples and some modern performance products that help me look and feel beatiful, confident and fierce as I enter my Crone Era!

I have gained a lot of weight since my open-heart surgery almost 4 years ago. What I am posting in this list is working for me. I encourage you to try them. I have had a lot of success with GLP-1 called semaglutide. It isn't the long-term solution to keep the weight off, but living a healthy lifestyle with food and exercise and Mental health is the key to long term weight loss. I have also recently found out that I have the MTHFR Gene Mutation. I have been researching and finding products I need to utilize the supplements in my body.

Taking care of your gut health is so much more than a probiotic. It’s a lifestyle. And it’s totally worth it to take care of yourself. Taking care of your gut is the new self-care and we as women need to work on it so that we can be there for others.

Hydration is the process of making your body absorb water or other liquid. It is very important to stay hydrated. Drinking water is essential to keeping your body functioning properly and feeling healthy. Here I have shared my recommendations for a great hydration station. Drink up!

It’s crazy as I get older how much I value my body. Moving your body is a must, but also putting good things into your body is also a must these are all the things I use on the daily and have helped me start caring for my body.

Products I find useful during my treatment.

I love all of these things as a new grad and i use them almost every shift! some of these products were also super helpful to have in nursing school so students this one is for you too! i love all my healthcare girlies and i hope this is helpful!!

Low calorie and low sugar beverages that satisfy your cravings without making you feel terrible

A list of products that support my overall health and hormonal balance.

Hey wellness lovers! 🌟 Jump into the health groove – where we spill the tea on tasty drinks, spill the vitamins, and spill the secrets to natural skincare. Let's keep it real and healthy! Sip, pop, and glow with me on this wellness journey. Cheers to feeling good inside and out!✨

This toolkit focuses on mindset shifts over restrictive diets or intense workouts. Perfect for those who've struggled to start, it includes tools to boost motivation, build confidence, and create sustainable habits with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking to feel lighter, get healthier, or stay consistent, this kit is your shortcut to success.

There are many things Hospice covers, but this is just a compilation of items I’ve found to be super helpful when caring for someone at the end of life.

A rolling cart that i bring to my bedside for those flare days where getting up is reserved for bathroom breaks only! Why get up constantly and waste spoons when I can have this?

Focusing on self-care and prioritizing routines that help to improve my physical health is a major part of my journey here.

Supplements I take every day and believe in as a 52 year old on GLP-1

Products that keep you and your family feeling your best. These are the health products that we use and love. I am on a sugar free diet, and am always looking for new sources of proteins or supplements that support my health.

A list of all of my favorite supplements, tinctures, wellness products, and more!

These are the things I needed and use for my specific program I hope they help you out too

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.

From supplemtns to athleisure to equipment, this list includes some of my go tos for fitness, health, and just overall wellness!

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!

From the bedside to post-shift recovery — these are my must-haves that keep nurse life a little easier. 🩺✨ Whether you’re powering through a 12-hour shift, looking for the best self-care after work, or stocking up on study tools to stay sharp, this list has you covered with my go-to essentials for work and wellness

These products are fantastic for enhancing fine motor skills, cognitive behavior, and sensory processing in autistic children. I've purchased several of these items for my daughter as birthday and Christmas presents, and she absolutely adores them. I hope they bring just as much joy and benefit to your family!

Over all self love care and grow things i used and/or use on this self love journey

These supplements are in my always on hand rotation

Everyone goes through cold and flu season at some point in time in their lives. Currently I'm in my cold and flu season era... Well at the tail end of it. And growing up I always had access to herbs and Chinese medicine. This is what my sister and I both grew up on, and honestly we didn't know anything else. All I knew was that I was a kid who grew up on homeopathics, plants, herbs and natural remedies. So here are a list of items I highly recommend if you are in your cold and flu season era, some of which date back centuries, and have been passed down from ancestor to ancestor. May these remedies, ingredients and natural plants heal you 🌿💚

As a vocalist, the winter time can be one of the most trying times. The body is tense because of the cold and, as a result, we must do more work to warm it up to sing safely. These are a list of things that I use to help keep my body warm so I can sing safely.

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.

Every product you need to live your best healthy lifestyle! All the aesthetic workout outfits tools, fitness accessories and every thing else you might need to look and feel your best.

Everything calm. Calm mind, body and spirit.

After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), I searched high and low for the best tools, supports, and products to help manage daily symptoms like joint pain, hypermobility, fatigue, and muscle weakness. This curated EDS essentials list is designed to help newly diagnosed EDS warriors stay supported, protect joints, reduce pain, and make daily life a little easier. You are not alone, and you’re doing an amazing job taking care of yourself!

As a PCOS girlie who lost 80 lbs in 11 months with the help of a GLP1, these are some of the products I use in my daily life to help me stick to my goals!

A growing list of things I use in my daily life as someone who deals with lack of energy and motivation and is looking to redirect some of my habits. These are items that I will go “oh, I actually love that I included this in my life” I will try to stay away from Amazon links, but if you see one and it doesn’t go to the brands own Amazon, know I didn’t get it from there and you should just search for the name of the product — I don’t mind!

I have struggled with chronic pain for 15 years, these are the items that keep me functioning, they are tried and true!

Hydration should feel like a treat, not a chore. Here’s how I trick myself into drinking water—one sparkly sip at a time!

A protein focused diet helps you to stay full longer, crave less, and eat less carbs (my favorite addiction). Here are my best recommendations as someone who focuses on protein intake and staying fit, active, and healthy!

My favorite dental products I love to recommend to patients. (And some that I've learned about from patients!)

Nurse essentials, especially labor and delivery nurses💝💙

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!

Everything I keep at home or in my car as a person living with chronic illness

Taking these vitamins daily has changed my life, cheers to saying hello to clear skin, healthy nails and hair and even more importantly a great mood

the best supplements for hycration, energy, and sleep! These are the best ones I know of

Periods suck. This is all the stuff I use to help on the worst week of the month. Hopefully the stuff on this list makes it slightly more bearable. Feel better ladies! ❤️

If you're studying midwifery or are a thriving midwife, check out some of my favourite things that I couldn't live without.

Health and Fitness products to help reach those new year's goals

The Best Non-Prescribed Products For My Scalp Psoriasis 🛍️

As someone who deals with off and on insomnia and struggles to stay and fall asleep these few items have truly been incredibly helpful to shut my mind off, relax my body and let go enough to get some rest. Sleep has been a struggle for me since being diagnosed with lyme disease. If you're also struggling I hope you can also find relief using some of the tools that have helped me 🩷

I've been on a weight loss journey over the past year. I've lost 50 pounds and feel SO much better. Here are some snacks and stuff that helped me along the way!

I’ve been collecting some nursing necessities throughout my two years of nursing school and now working as a nurse. This list is a bunch of items and supplies that I personally need when going to work.

The products on this list I use or have used myself and have had good results so wanted to share! There are so many options out there it helps to know someone actually had results from a product. Of course all medical supplements should be reviewed by your doctor and invidual results may be different.

Before reading my list, use this link to read my story in Medium where there is a link to make it free justinstarkweather.medium.com/ok-lets-get-physical-63c11e39e0b8. You can do a lot of constructive thinking by reading the thoughts of others. My book list includes tips and techniques for recommended items for your seniors' gym and health program. You will love it. Get moving!!

I use these products everyday for the last year or more. And this year, I started the red light sauna pod, cryotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Each of these I have listed have been vital in helping me heal naturally from eczema and TSW, especially if I have a flare up.

When I'm sitting at my desk and that post-lunch slump hits - I need natural energy. Try these and see if they help you get through. Vegan friendly and only natural caffeine sources!

the holidays can be hard and icky here are some things I use to help me get through

I'm a mom so I know how important self care is for our mental and physical health. This list contains some of my favorite products. This list is here to help other moms make their self care routine a priority.

I take more vitamins than I probably should, but that is because I want to be the healthiest I can be.