Missing doses used to stress me out constantly — I'd get to lunch and genuinely couldn't remember if I took my morning pill or not. If you're juggling multiple medications, caring for an aging parent, or just terrible at remembering one daily vitamin, this is everything I tested until my system actually worked. Took me eight months of trial and error so you don't have to.
I found out I had PCOS after a miscarriage, which was my first pregnancy. These items have really helped me maintain my health without spending tons of money on doctors appointments.
The first link is a master list to almost everything I used on my weight loss journey on Amazon but then in addition I am posting things here that are not on Amazon and I love them. If can help you in your Journey in any way just ask.
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'm a community herbalist with 200+ hours of formal training, on my way to having a clinical practice someday. I love the world of herbal medicine and making and learning things at home, and these are some of the tools that have supported me.
I used to suffer with gum inflammation and bleeding. These are the best tips I’ve gotten from seeing multiple dentists and dental hygienists over the years, and what has worked for me personally.
Mornings used to hit me like a wall. Eyes open, zero motivation, brain fog so thick I could barely remember what day it was. I started keeping inhaler sticks on my nightstand and taking a few deep breaths before my feet even touch the floor. Sounds weird, works ridiculously well. If you're someone who hits snooze four times and still feels half-dead, scroll through what finally changed my mornings.
As someone who has lost 40kg within the space of 2 years, I have used supplements to help me on my journey.
These aren’t the reason why I have lost the weight, but they have definitely helped.
I also suffer with PCOS, so there’s some in there that help with that too.
In my journey to curating a home that nourishes my body, not burdens it, I have compiled a list of must buys into my own personal wishlist 🍃
This list covers all the highly recommended products I come across as a do my own research into low toxin swaps in my home 🌱🏡
Struggling to sleep or just want to change your routine? Check out these tried and tested recs of mine that have transformed a poor sleeper into someone akin to sleeping beauty. Zzzz
When I was a college freshman living in the dorms, about 2 weeks in everyone got sick. It’s just what happens, a bunch of people in a small space going to a bunch of new places is a breeding ground for illness. This list will help you or your college student make it through the sickness and help them recover faster 🦠 Also included recommendations for general health and wellness
You know that feeling when spinach is stuck in your teeth during a 2pm meeting and you just sit there smiling with your lips closed? That was me three times a week. Built this kit for anyone who eats at their desk and needs something portable, discreet, and not embarrassing to pull out in a work bathroom. Took me way too many awkward post-lunch moments to land on these.
I'm sharing items I've enjoyed having along my journey as a type 2 diabetic that have really changed the game for me, and made it easier to see what's going on with my body from the INSIDE.
If you have an ASD child (or 2, 3...) you know being tired first hand! Early into our journey, the stress of the unknown and all the phases we were going through really took a toll on my health. Now, I've learned to not ignore my well-being because after all I can't pour from an empty cup.
i've suffered with tmj for the past couple years and there was a point in my life where i was completely miserable because the pain was so intense every second of every day and there was nothing doctors could do to help besides invasive jaw surgery that i could not afford. thankfully i have found these products and exercises that help alleviate my pain. i still et flare ups of pain every now and then but these recs have made my life 100x better
High blood pressure (hypertension) often develops quietly, but targeted lifestyle modifications can make a significant impact. Here is a curated selection of science-backed tools, supplements, home devices, and daily habits designed to support healthy circulation and cardiovascular wellness. (Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical advice—always consult your doctor before making health changes.)
Feeling your best isn’t about trends—it’s about consistency, comfort, and small wins that stack up over time. This list is packed with products that support how I move, rest, hydrate, and recover.
Whether you’re stretching between meetings or rebuilding routines from the ground up, these picks are all about making wellness doable, durable, and even a little joyful.
Sniffle survival guide? I think yes. Hello flu and allergy season, you've met your match. Here are the essentalls I have stocked in my house at all times and I honestly couldn't live without.
I don’t take every single one of these every single day, but I’ve found benefits for adding supplements into my routine of life. Talk to your doctor first!
I’ve also included some physical things I use to keep my symptoms minor.
Every year I always end up losing and gaining the same 10 lbs, not understanding what I’m doing wrong. As I got older, I learned that the same diet/workout techniques that I used to do when I was younger haven’t worked the same. As I made some adjustments to my routine , that’s when I started to notice a difference with my muscle gain and weight loss
I’ve always been a firm believer in living a healthy lifestyle! In order to do that, you need the fuel to make it happen and the cute attire to go with it! My favorite form of exercise is running!
A curated collection of autoimmune-friendly essentials designed to support daily comfort, energy, and routines. From supplements and cozy clothing to household items and gentle wellness tools, these picks are made to support autoimmune needs with ease and intention.
sometimes eating is difficult! but we know nutrition and protein are vital to maintaining health. this list can be helpful if you struggle with eating long-term due to chronic illness, if you have less energy to cook nutritional meals, or if you need some on-the-go meal options!
Looking to unwind and de-stress? I compiled this list that is packed with relaxation ideas designed to help you recharge. Whether you need a calming escape after a long day or tools to improve sleep and mindfulness, these must-haves bring relaxation to the next level. I love how each of these products creates a peaceful environment and makes it easier to take a well-deserved break. Perfect for self-care routines, stress relief, and creating a tranquil space at home!
Summer pregnancy in Texas nearly broke me. Every belly band I tried felt like wrapping my torso in a heated blanket, and the cheap ones rolled up constantly. After spending way too much on returns, I finally locked down the gear that kept me comfortable from second trimester through delivery. This is for the pregnant person who runs hot, hates fussy products, and just wants to feel supported without sweating through every shirt.
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
The things I actually buy again instead of trying something new every month. The filter was simple: it has to run out on a predictable schedule, the refill has to be the same product rather than a new flavour or variant, and I have to have a reason to keep it on the shelf beyond habit. Supplements are the daily base, sleep is the nightly reset, pantry and coffee are the weekly burn rate, and skin and pet care are the six-week cycle. I restock on a fixed rhythm so I am not making a fresh decision every time a bottle runs out. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Contains affiliate links. I earn a commission if you purchase through my link.
Watching my mom struggle to reach her back in the shower was the thing that sent me down this rabbit hole. If you have a parent, grandparent, or you yourself deal with limited mobility, shoulder pain, or arthritis — this list is everything I found that actually makes bathing independent and comfortable again. Took me weeks of research and returns so you can skip straight to what works.
As an occupational therapist, I work with a lot of people who have vision impairments. Here is a list of some of the low tech to high tech vision aids that can help people with low vision like macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other vision impairments.
Caring for someone else is powerful—but let’s be honest, it’s also exhausting. This list includes my personal go-to’s for stress relief, rest, and emotional balance as a caregiver. Whether you have five minutes or an evening to yourself, these picks will help you breathe deeper, reset faster, and feel more grounded—even in the chaos. Because the best care starts with you. #CaregiverBurnout #SelfCareMatters #CaregiverWellness #RestoreAndRecharge #CareForTheCarer #CompassionCare #EmotionalHealthTools #TakeCareToo
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.
This is my no BS weight loss routine that help guarantee 10lbs every month. After having my daughter, I was 250 lbs. I had to figure out a simple, sustainable way to lose the weight—so I created this shortcut to stay consistent, focused, and in control of my progress. WEIGHT LOSS WATER: Here is my infused water recipe that helped me drop bloat in 4 days. In 1 gallon of water, add 1 lime sliced, 3 mint leaves, 1 inch of ginger root, 1 cucumber sliced let it infuse overnight. Drink 8 cups of water per day.
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!
This is a “mami” edition. Of course guys can use it too. As a girl who hasn’t been doing home workouts or weights at the gym and is reminiscing, I wanted to share with you all and let you in on my gym tips. (Im thinking about doing a course with plan meals I used and the routines.) Enjoy the basics though 🙂↕️!
My essentials for my cycle, whether I'm on my period or I'm in my follicular, ovulation, or luteal phase! So important for women to know and understand their bodies and their cylces!
These are the things that help me show up, enjoy & accommodate myself when attending events like concerts, weddings, or anywhere else I don’t know what to expect.
After 20+ years in LA - and years of healing from mold and MCAS - I’ve tried it all. This list is your go-to guide for a clean, feel-good day in the city: from low-tox coffee shops and detox spots to meditation retreats. Most of my recs are Eastside (because that’s home for me 💛), but everything here is actually tried, tested, and loved by me! Nothing trendy for the sake of it -just spots I keep coming back to because they've really helped me heal!
As someone who’s struggled for years with endometriosis, chronic UTIs, IC issues, and other skin/nerve conditions in the pelvic/vulvovaginal area, I know how desperate we can be for any tools to help stay on top of symptoms! Here are several of my essentials in my toolkit. Disclosure: This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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!)
i love a fresh start and a clean slate & this new year i’m focusing on just that! i am planning on some self love and care and these are some of my favorite products to do so
Being overstimulated or burnt out is so exhausting. It uses up all of your mental capacity… it sucks. It helps to know that there are ways to calm yourself. These are things that I personally use to try and restore the peace within my neurodivergent brain!
This board is for products that I love to use to help me get as much nourishment as I possibly can while, taking care of my body through movement and self-love
I recently discontinued my prescription medicine treatment as I wasn’t well on it. I am now focusing on supplements and my overall health. These are items I am trying but please talk to your doctor before starting anything new 🫶
Waking up with that thick, coated feeling on your tongue and breath that could clear a room? Yeah, same. I spent way too long just brushing harder and hoping for the best. This is the full lineup I landed on after months of trial and error, and now mornings actually feel fresh instead of foul. If you're someone who talks to people before 9am or shares a bed with another human, grab these before you waste another week wincing at your own breath.
As winter is coming and I never feel prepared enough to tackle the cold, these are the things that get me through dark winter evenings. This list contains affiliate links.
Prioritizing self care is so important, and has been a focus of mine over the last few years, physically and mentally. Here’s some of my favorite ways to relax and take care of my body and mind! Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too!
Looking for thoughtful self-care gifts and accessible luxury ideas that help your favorite people slow down and recharge? Finding presents that feel indulgent, deeply relaxing, and genuinely useful can be a challenge. This curated gift guide features high-impact, problem-solving wellness tools, spa-grade bath essentials, restorative sleep upgrades, and calming home accessories. Discover how to give the gift of relaxation, upgrade daily routines, and pick memorable self-care treats for any occasion.
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.
This one is for the girls – period! In all seriousness, I am on a journey to learn more about synching my life to my period cycles to better understand how my body works, increase my own autonomy and be able to master this part of my life. It always feels CHAOTIC for me when my periods roll around. Once it does, I am like… oh well, YEAH DUH! I want to share helpful tips, products and ideas that will help us all embrace womanhood and all of the transitions that make us who we are. Here's to HAPPIER, healthier and predictable moments. Let's kick the CHAOS for good.
While there are no wasps in the winter, there is a scarier bug lingering everywhere you go. THE FLU 🤧
It's got me down too. Here's some items that will get us both through this.
Health is wealth. Our body is our temple and I like to take care of mine as such. Here are a few products I use to stay on top of vitamins, minerals so that I may feel my best day in and day out.
Recovery is where the real progress happens. This list covers the tools and small essentials that help your body bounce back faster, reduce soreness, and keep you consistent. You don’t need all of them, but having the right recovery items can be the difference between feeling drained and showing up strong for your next run.
All of the things I am using or will be using to support my Hidradenitis Suppurativa management journey. Did you know that it actually has nothing to do with hygiene? Apparently thats a widespread belief and I guess I can see why but its actually an autoinflammatory condition that involves hormones, the gut and the immune system.
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!
Meditation did not come easy for me in early sobriety. I found that like most things in life meditation was a skill I needed to learn and grow. Today meditation is a daily practice and I am about to launch a meditation channel!
SE Asia will give you be best meals of your life, but one wrong food/drink and you have to have an emergency meeting with some meds. As a Crohn's girlie, I had to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. The food was incredible across SE Asia. What was more incredible was I never suffered any digestive issues (outside of one way too spicy wing with red gravy). This list is all the items I purchased to keep me feeling my best while being able to eat most everything wanted! The best part about this list…is almost every item can be purchased with an HSA/FSA card on the CVS website.
These are the products that I use in my every day life, including vitamins/supplements and pain relief products too. My headache and migraine girlies…you will want to take a peek at this 💆🏼♀️
That moment when your chest tightens in a meeting, or you're sitting in traffic and your brain won't stop spiraling. I spent two years sniffing random bottles at stores before landing on a system that actually calms me down in under five minutes. This is for the person who wants something in their bag, on their desk, or on the nightstand that works faster than waiting for tea to steep. Grabbed every one of these after too many overwhelmed-at-2pm afternoons.
My go-to supplements, vitamins, and products that help keep me healthy and feeling my best in all seasons of the year! All products listed here are items I personally use on a regular basis and have found helpful.
Staring at the ceiling at 1am wondering why your brain won't shut off, even though your body is exhausted. I cycled through melatonin gummies, white noise apps, and counting sheep for two years before I finally built a nightly wind-down ritual that actually works. If you're a light sleeper, an overthinker, or someone who dreads the hours between getting in bed and actually falling asleep, this is the lineup that rewired my nights. Took me way too long to figure this out so save yourself the zombie mornings.
After being diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), I searched high and low for the best tools, gadgets, and products to help manage daily symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, and heart rate spikes. This curated POTS essentials list is designed to support newly diagnosed POTSies in staying hydrated, tracking symptoms, improving circulation, and boosting daily comfort. You are not alone, and you’re doing an amazing job taking care of yourself! 💛
As a certified athletic trainer who works with athletes and works out myself, these are all my go-to items and exercises for active recovery days, post-workout routines, and post-game sore muscles.
Now I am by no means a doctor or health care professional, I suggest you find a good one. Just a girly who had to learn how to manage my PMDD, horrible periods and unbalanced hormones. My hope is to share what I have learnt, as none of these things are normal, they are common but not normal. So we can all heal together.
As a person who suffers from anxiety disorder, relaxation helps in overwhelming moments. This list is some of my favorite things and ways to help with anxiety.
The tools I use daily to support my body through chronic pain and illness. These are things I cannot live without and help along with medicine to manage my pain. I would never lead people astray in a world that often attempts to capitalize on sickness.
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Every phone call started the same way — ‘What time is it, honey?’ My grandma's vision got worse and suddenly clocks, pill bottles, and thermometers were all useless to her. After months of being her personal time-announcer, I went down a rabbit hole finding products that actually talk, beep, or display things big enough to see from across the room. If you have an aging parent or grandparent losing their sight and you want them to feel independent again, this list took me a long time to put together so you don't have to.
Taking care of yourself while you work is an imperative. Take several breaks throughout the day that do not revolve around your task list. Below we highlight both products and mindfulness practices that will help you be the best version of yourself while you work.
Standing on hardwood floors all day was wrecking my feet. By 3pm I'd hobble around like I was 80, and regular slippers felt like walking on cardboard. If you work from home or just hate that first-step-out-of-bed heel stab, I tested a ridiculous number of house shoes to find ones with actual orthopedic support. Grabbed these before the pain got worse and wish I'd done it two years ago.