Got my blood work back and my vitamin D was in the basement. Doctor told me to supplement daily and I panicked because I hate swallowing pills. Spent way too long comparing liquid drops, gummies, and sprays before landing on what actually moved my numbers. If you just got that same awkward phone call from your doctor's office, save yourself the research spiral.

Shoulder surgery is difficult but the recovery doesn't have to suck! These are my favorite items from my first shoulder surgery, and a few I'm excited to try out over the summer when my next shoulder surgery. Prepare ahead and set yourself up for a quicker, more comfortable recovery with these essential post-shoulder surgery supplies.

As a mom of a toddler, who also has chronic Migraine, having tools on hand to manage migraine can make all the difference when debilitating migraine strikes. We know as mother's, our wellbeing directly impacts the happiness and stability of our families. I hope this can help you along your journey to Migraine relief.

Catch some serious Z's with tips I've used to enhance my sleep quality! Say goodbye to counting sheep and hello to rejuvenating, deep sleep.

I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in 2015. I didn’t know anyone with the condition, or what would help to ease the symptoms to make life easier. So hopefully this helps someone else! 💜💜 Stay strong!!

All Things Nursing I Actually Own and Highly Recommend From a New Grad Nurse! Affordable and Good Quality from Walmart & Target!

For healthcare workers everywhere, here are the essentials for those long shifts to stay fresh, feel put together, and be prepared.

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 am a girl who struggles with stress, fatigue and tension headaches (the worst), these have been a huge help in my life for a better mood, recovery and sleep.

Survive & Slay your cycle🩸✨ These are perfect for comfort, cramps, skincare, mood, and self-care during your period:

Not many people understand that just getting out of bed can be painful. This list is my 'go-to' kit for fibro flares, items that actually help me get through the hard days. I’m sharing these in the hope that you might find something here that brings you a little bit of relief, too. (Some Affiliate links included)

Is keto right for you? It is for me, so here are my recommendations along with some info for getting started! (Note that all of the items on this board are also Gluten Free due to additional dietary restrictions)

A few supplements I've been taking over the years to improve mood and overall health.

Hydration Essentials is a curated collection of my favorite products and travel must-haves for staying refreshed, energized, and ready for adventure. From reusable water bottles and electrolyte favorites to compact hydration gear that fits easily in your bag, these are the items I rely on to keep me feeling my best at home, on the road, and especially while traveling. Perfect for cruises, day trips, theme parks, warm-weather destinations, and everyday life.

Over the past year I have worked with over 200 brands and have done A LOT of repeat work with dozens of them. That's a lot of products to try! This is a list of brands I actually love AND use regularly. Whether I was paid to create for them or not 😆

Working in a hospital especially the OR surgical caps are a must. These are a few of my favorites from Etsy!! They're great quality and supports small businesses.

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.

These are off my favorite things I use regularly to help keep me in an ongoing positive mindset. Self-care is more than just a soak in the bath. It's process of nuturing your mind, body and soul.

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

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.

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.

As an autistic adult, I find it really hard to find tools and systems that work for me and that don't feel infantilizing to use. All of my recommendations are genuine and from personal experience. I've made this list to cover as much as I can, in hopes that my recommendations may help you or a loved one solve a issue or support them. 💕

Dealing with back pain or sciatica? I’ve been there, even had an operation, because of herniated disc. After this experience I have put together a list of items that helped me feel better and get moving again. From cozy support cushions to soothing heating pads and posture helpers, these picks are all about comfort and relief. Take a look and find what works best for you! ❤️

Last year I got back into my fitness and lost 40 pounds, at 45 I'm determined to get in the best shape of my life, here's how…

Everything that has made my sober journey easier, happier, and more inspiring—from books and podcasts to drinks and lifestyle tips.

A few of the things we do on the farm to stay healthy :)

If you're anything like me, you probably have a sensitive and fragile body too. These are my chronic illness essentials — the books, symptom tracking help, gentle foods, and little must-haves I've found that make surviving feel a bit closer to living. This is what helps me — but every body is different, so take whatever's useful for you and leave the rest.

As a full-time office worker, staying on track with fitness and clean eating hasn’t always been easy, but these are the tools and habits that helped me stay consistent without burning out. I focus on mostly whole foods, low-effort workouts, and sustainable habits. Whether you’re meal prepping, planning workouts, or just trying to stay motivated, these picks actually work for busy people like us.

As a person who’s been diagnosed with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) these are a few of the products I personally find helpful. I hope these recommendations are useful to anyone else with anxiety 🩷

I work in the OR every single day so I compiled a list of essentials that help get me through the day!

Arthritis isn’t just something that affects older people; many younger folks under 50 can have it too. In my list, I share my favorite products that can help relieve arthritis pain. Check out these solutions to make yours or a loved one's daily life more comfortable!

All of the things I like to keep stocked to keep my blood sugar in check!

These are practitioners local to us in Oklahoma that have been very helpful to our family or other families we know

As someone who has suffered from seasonal allergies for years, here are some of my survival tools.

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!

I’ve been working out and dieting for about 3 years now. I’ve become a bit of a nerd on both subjects. These are trusted products and brands I’ve personally used that have had positive effects on both my workouts and dieting. Feel free to comment more things you’d like to see me recommend!

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

✨Health really is wealth, health determines the quaility of life. I like to do a lot of natural things mixed with trusted favorites. This list will give you all my trusted picks from medicines & self care products to items that make you look & feel your best. Check out some items that will help you in your New You era🤍Vitamins, exercise products, tasty protein products, medicines, & so much more.

I’ve spent the last few years balancing grad school and a 9-to-5, the burnout is real. This is my low-maintenance survival kit for the days when you just need to turn the world off and reset.

At the beginning of the year, I decided to flip my diet and gut health around. Here's some of the things that have helped me reach those goals!

Postpartum recovery hit me like a truck. My lower back ached every time I picked up the baby, and the first two wraps I tried made me feel like I was being vacuum-sealed into a sausage casing. If you're a new mom (or dealing with diastasis recti or c-section recovery) and you want actual support without gasping for air, this is the lineup I landed on after way too much trial and error. Save yourself the months of Googling I did.

Waking up and feeling like your knees belong to someone thirty years older is the worst way to start a day. If you've been limping to the coffee maker every morning and wondering whether this is just life now, I spent two years and way too much money testing joint supplements, mobility tools, and recovery products. Here's everything that actually made a difference, figured out the hard way so you can skip the trial and error.

Every summer cookout turned into a buffet for mosquitoes, and my legs were always the main course. Sprays wore off in twenty minutes, candles did nothing, and I was tired of scratching welts for a week straight. This is everything I actually wore, sprayed, and set up around my patio that finally let me sit outside past 7pm without donating blood. Grab what you need before peak mosquito season hits.

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

Hey Yall! I'm prepping for surgery over here, and although I haven't had excision surgery before, I've had enough abdominal surgeries with a c-section and gallbladder removal, that I've learned a few tricks! I'm so ready to get this thing behind me, and I hope this list helps you, as well!

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.

Evidence-based books and workbooks grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, neuroscience, and lifestyle change to help manage depression and anxiety. Each title offers practical tools, structured exercises, or science-backed strategies that complement the methods introduced in Feeling Good: Overcome Depression and Anxiety with Proven Techniques.

Managing Crohn's naturally has been a long road of trial and error, but it's been so worth it! After years of testing what actually works for me, I've found a supplement routine that help me stay in remission without meds. I'm always learning, however and it may look different a year from now if I find other supplements that are more effective or support my body in better ways. What works for me may not work for you- you have to try things for yourself- but I hope this is at least a starting point for you to get some ideas and help!

If picking up a sock off the floor feels like an Olympic event and you've been eyeing those grabber tools but have no idea which ones actually work, this is the list I put together after months of trial and error. Whether it's a bad back, hip replacement recovery, or just being tired of asking someone else to grab things for you, these picks are for anyone who wants to stay independent without the pain. Took me way too long to figure this out so hopefully you won't have to.

A collection of products I use and love while working toward a cleaner, more low-tox, and holistic lifestyle. Come back often to see the new items I’m always adding! I learn something new everyday surrounding these topics and I’m excited to share with everyone.

A collection of supplements I use as a neurodivergent adult to support focus, calm, immune health, and overall balance. Shared from personal experience—not medical advice.

In 2024, I was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. The next six months were overwhelming, to say the least. This list details a variety of products that made this difficult time more manageable. If you or someone you love is facing cancer, I hope this list offers some encouragement and relief.

That moment you pop your retainer in and get hit with a wave of funk you can practically taste. Yeah, same. I spent way too long scrubbing mine with a toothbrush like some kind of animal before I figured out which tablets and tools actually dissolve the buildup and kill the stink. This is for anyone with a retainer, night guard, or aligner who's tired of the yellow tint and mystery odor. Took me months of trial and error so you can skip straight to the stuff that works.

These are the Liquid I.V. flavors I keep coming back to — refreshing, not too sweet, and actually make me want to drink water!!

Here is my pre-work routine! I am still working on putting together a list for skin care and makeup, but here are the main pieces that play a crucial role in my mornings!

Taking care of yourself can be tiring and difficult some days, especially those of us who are chronically ill or disabled. These products help me feel fresh, clean, healthy, and more like myself!

📦 What’s in my kit? Let’s just say it’s saved the day more than once. Stay tuned — I’m breaking it down item by item so you can build one too.

This is all the stuff I used in nursing school that I use everyday!

Tools for health and healing.

Nobody prepares you for what your body goes through after delivery. The bleeding, the soreness, the night sweats, the crying in the bathroom because sitting down hurts. I spent my first week home frantically ordering things I should have had ready. This is the list I would hand to any pregnant friend so she can skip the panic and focus on the baby instead.

There’s no better time than now. I’m improving my mood, sleep, energy levels, and body. Yummy gummies, teas, massaging machines, and green juices to benefit both inside and outside. All on Amazon.

Currently on my weight loss journey, and I've lost 40lbs! These are my top recommended products that have helped me stay on track, stay motivated, and make the process easier. Whether you're starting out or already on your journey, these essentials can help support your goals.

Here are the things I use every time I'm working a long 12 hour shift! Shout out to all the Nurses out there! Keep doing your thing! You are appreciated! ❤️👩🏽‍⚕️💉🩹

As someone with narcolepsy, I sleep a LOT, but that sleep isn’t always restful. Here are some of my suggestions for making the most of your nightly ZZZs.

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.

Lying in bed at 1 AM with your heart pounding for no reason while your brain replays every awkward thing you said in 2011. Sound familiar? I spent two years trying meditation apps, white noise machines, and counting sheep before I finally built a setup that gets my heart rate down and my brain quiet in minutes. This is for anyone whose nervous system seems stuck on high alert, especially at night. Took me a lot of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

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.

Who knows if I am pregnant! But the thing I hate is nausea. I found things that have greatly helped me.

Diabetes touches almost every family here in the Valley. As a nurse practitioner, these are the free diabetes resources I recommend for prevention, healthy eating, managing blood sugar and saving money on supplies. Talk with your provider about your own plan. #diabetes #type2diabetes #prediabetes #bloodsugar #rgvhealth

if your on the crunchy, health based side of things then you probably know seed oils are 🗑️- here are some swaps for foods we love that are seed oil free!

Over the years I've come across some products that have helped me, my friends & my family cope with stress & anxiety. I hope you find them just as useful as we do.

You can never be too prepared. Here's what I pack in my little emergency kit for all of our travels.

🏥 This is a few examples of products I use day to day as someone who struggles with chronic pain. Highly recommend trying a few of these products to help ease your pain 🏥

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

For when the whole house has something different

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. 🫶🏻

Nobody hands you a manual for breast cancer. And there are SO many things no one tells you you’re going to need. 🎀 These are the things I actually used, loved, reached for constantly, and told myself, “Thank God I bought this.” From surgery and recovery to treatment, comfort, self-care, and just feeling like a somewhat normal human again😩these are my can’t live without it favorites. No medical jargon. No giant checklist of things you’ll never use. Just one woman who’s been there sharing the stuff that genuinely made the hard days a little easier. If you’re going through breast cancer or putting together a care package for someone you love just start here. 💗

Are you trying to make your life easier or new to school-based occupational therapy? These are the things I wish I knew about when I started and what I use to make my job easier as a school based occupational therapist. From items I use during therapy sessions to materials that help me stay organized, these are my tried and true recommendations!

Nothing kills a good park day or weekend errand run faster than that creeping headache behind your eyes — the one where you realize you've had nothing but coffee since 7am. I used to chug plain water and wonder why I still felt awful. Turns out I was flushing electrolytes without replacing them. This is every powder, tablet, and mix I've tested over the past year, narrowed down to the ones that actually taste good enough to drink voluntarily. If you're someone who forgets to hydrate until your body starts yelling at you, save yourself the trial-and-error I went through.

My Go-Tos for my day to day in health care! Scrubs, shoes and badge reel accessories and more!

ADHD can be overlooked in adults. These are just some of my daily essentials I am not ashamed to share 🫶🏼

My couch was making me sneeze 40 times a day and I had no idea dust mites were the problem. I spent two years blaming pollen before an allergist pointed at my furniture and bedding. If you wake up congested every morning or can't sit on your sofa without your nose running, this is everything I use monthly to keep my home from attacking me.

great gift options that help you relax, monitor your health, improve your health, and promote overall wellness and happiness

Everything I ACTUALLY used for my Tummy Tuck/muscle repair/Lipo

Keep your smile bright with these dental hygiene essentials.

As a single mom of 1 who works full time as a RMA, these are my fav things to have/ wear at work!

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.

Working long, busy hours. These are daily essentials to make your life a little easier!

Fidget toys that help you focus if you have add/adhd/autism

I have worked as a med/surg nurse for a few months now. I know this isn’t a long time, but I have discovered several items that make every shift a little easier. It’s so important for us to be comfortable during our shifts and anything that can make that more possible is worth it in my opinion.

I’ve been on a health journey since May 2024 and so far I’m down 50lbs. Going for 100! These are the things that keep me on track and help me reach my goals! This list contains affiliate links.

I know that when your going through treatment food just doesn't taste good. So here are some hydration and snacks to get you through when eating is hard.

The things I have been loving on my GLP-1 journey!! It’s so important to stay hydrated and up your protein. Hope these will help you achieve your goals 🥰

A gentle reset for your body, skin, and daily rhythm. Spring is a natural time to refresh your routines and reconnect with yourself. This glow up is about supporting your body, simplifying your habits, and creating small moments of care throughout your day—no extremes, just consistency and intention.

My personal journey through Mind-Body Healing began when in adolescence when I was struggling with anxiety, depression, and chronic physical symptoms as well. I spent many years working on healing myself before getting to a point where I could function well enough to finish college and grad school, as well as training in several other mind-body healing modalities, and then started sharing the many tools and techniques that I had trained in formally and also practiced on myself. I've started putting together these lists of resources that I've been using and sharing with clients for the past ten years and I hope you'll find them helpful in your healing journey too.

I’ve gathered my go‑to picks for smoothing out hormonal swings and easing PMDD symptoms, featuring MaryRuth's Magnesium Citrate Gummies, MegaFood Blood Builder, and BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. These staples have helped balance my mood and energy, and I’ve added a few herb and omega‑3 options for extra support. Save this list or share your own favorites in the comments 😊

I have a lot of trouble sleeping, so from one insomniac to another- these are some things that may help 🙃

i had braces for almost 6 years, which led to discoloration, inflamed gums, sensitive teeth, cavities, etc. the products listed are what i use all the time to improve my oral health. i'm now very obsessed with how clean my mouth feels! (disclaimer: not a dentist or hygienist i'm just a girl)

Study & Didactic Tools For Nursing

Explore a curated selection of today’s leading vape devices, from smart vapes with Bluetooth and OLED displays to reliable pod systems and classic disposables. Each product is reviewed for performance, puff count, and innovation to help you compare features and find the perfect device for your preferences.

My favorite items that support my EDS symptoms

My essentials for when I’m outside the house. I live in the South and I’m chronically ill lol! I’m always prepared with whatever I need to stay comfy. Hope some of these help y’all out too!