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!

Who knew sitting silently could be so beneficial? Check out these scientifically-backed benefits of meditation that will make you want to say 'Om' right now!

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.

Hi! My name is Amaya and I have had a chronic illness for over ten years and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) for over five years. These are all products that I have tried and highly recommend due to their durability, ease of use, and ability to improve my quality of life! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me!

As a musician & choir director, I use and over-use my voice all the time. These are the products I've found helpful for maintaing long-term vocal health and that I recommend to singers so that they can do the same!

From my personal women's care items to simple relaxation. Self care is the best care especially going through perimenopause.

Living with fibromyalgia for ten years, here is my list of items I could not live without and make daily life that little easier ..

Aku tuh overthinker parah — tiap malam otak nggak berhenti mikir! Akhirnya aku bikin night routine ini buat nenangin pikiran dan tidur lebih nyenyak. Dari aromatherapy sampai sleep essentials, semuanya udah aku coba dan beneran works buat aku yang susah tidur! Aku masih pakai rutinitas ini setiap malam, dan sekarang aku tidur lebih cepat dan bangun dengan kepala yang lebih jernih. #nightroutine #bettersleep #sleepwell #overthinking #aromatherapy #selfcare

Working in healthcare is messy, but we can still be cute! Here’s a list of my favorite scrub brands and other essentials that make my long days easier!

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!

Resources and little things that my family uses that have made a huge impact on our health that everyone can add to their daily lives.

My favorite products that I use for nursing school and clinicals!!

This list runs the gamut of everything I keep to better my overall health. Whether I’m hitting my wellness goals from a nutrition, exercise, medical, or aesthetic angle, these products are tools I keep in my arsenal.

I’ve put together this list of recovery essentials—some recommended by doctors, and others shared by fellow endo warriors. I hope this helps anyone preparing for the same procedure or looking for guidance during recovery.

I most used items while I’m on my weight loss journey trying to get my body back after 5 kids!

I enjoy testing new products, but only a select few earn a permanent spot on my ritual list. These are the ones I’ve finished completely and buy again, no hype, just results.

Whether I’m going to run an errand or dressing up for an event I never feel fully confident leaving the house without making sure my oral care is up to par. Here are a few tips, items and suggestions to help you feel like your best self!

My favorite items that I use to relax and rest whether it is after a long day, not feeling well, lots of stress and tension, or having a migraine.

Sunday evenings used to fill me with dread. That creeping anxiety about Monday would hit around 4pm and ruin whatever was left of my weekend. After months of experimenting with different meditation tools, breathing gadgets, and journaling setups, I finally built a Sunday reset routine that actually sticks. This is for anyone who spends Sunday night doom-scrolling instead of sleeping, and wants a better way to start the week.

Running to the store at 11pm in sweatpants because you forgot to restock tampons. Spending $10 every single month on products you throw away. Leaking through your favorite underwear during a meeting. If any of that sounds familiar, this is the lineup that finally broke me out of the disposable cycle. Built for anyone who's period-curious about reusable options but overwhelmed by the choices. Took me two years of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

Lighting a candle and sitting in lukewarm water for 20 minutes wasn't fixing my burnout, my tension headaches, or the fact that I hadn't slept well in months. If you're someone who keeps buying bath bombs hoping they'll undo the damage of a 60-hour work week — here's what actually moved the needle for me, and it took a lot of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

That 2pm slump where your jaw is clenched, your shoulders are in your ears, and you've reread the same email four times. If you sit at a desk all day and stress quietly eats you alive, this is the lineup I built over two years of trial and error. Grab what speaks to you before the next deadline spiral hits.

These conditions paired together have symptoms that make everyday tasks painful. For a long time, I was told it was just Endometriosis, when that was only part of the picture. Awareness for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome paired w May Thurner and PCOS with Endometriosis.

Anyone looking for healing information on chronic illness, medical medium followers or those exploring holistic wellness. This list contains book recommendations, printable MM cleanse checklists, and recommended essentials for following wellness routines.

I have always struggled with drinking water like I actually have to think about it sometimes! Here are some ways to assist your water intake!

If you can barely walk down stairs two days after squats and your foam roller just isn't cutting it anymore, I spent six months testing every percussion device I could get my hands on. This is the full recovery setup that got me from hobbling around on Wednesday to back in the gym by Tuesday. Grab what you need before your next heavy leg session wrecks you again.

Supplements and consumable products I found actually make me feel better. Ladies especially peri menopausal ladies, we need to really step up our health game. Here are some of the must have products we need as well as age to stay independent and strong.

Every night around 11pm my brain would launch into a full replay of every awkward thing I said in 2017 — and no amount of telling myself to relax worked. If you're the person who lies awake rehearsing tomorrow's conversations or spiraling about stuff you can't control, this is the exact collection of things that broke that cycle for me. Took me a solid year of trial and error so you can skip straight to what actually helped.

As someone who's hit perimenopause and dealing with vaginal issues, I wanted to share some products that have been helpful for me. (Some (not all) links are affiliate links.)

Every month felt like a hostage situation. Curled up on the couch, rotating between a hot water bottle that went cold in 20 minutes and ibuprofen that barely touched it. After years of this cycle I finally tested a ridiculous number of heating pads, wraps, and relief products until I landed on the ones that actually let me function like a person. If your cramps have ever made you cancel plans or cry in a work bathroom, this list took me months to build so you don't have to.

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.

as a fourth year medical student who has completed a years worth of clinical rotations, here are some recommendations of things I appreciated having with me/made my experience better

Whether you plan to have a C-section, or it was not planned, here are items that will aid in recovery.

Here I've put together things I wish I knew as a newbie to chronic illness especially as someone who got issues/diagnosed as a teenager. Saving you time, energy, and a ton of burnout from not knowing. Feel free to leave any questions or comments, I'd love to answer or chat about anything on here, or related to these topics:)

My favorite things that help alleviate symptoms of chronic illness! Disability can mean you need a lot of extra tools, so here’s some of the aids that have helped me!

Tampons made me cramp, cups felt like they were suctioned to my soul, and pads in summer? Absolutely not. If you've been scrolling Reddit threads at 2am trying to figure out which menstrual disc won't pinch, leak, or remind you it exists every five seconds, I already did the awkward trial-and-error so you can skip it. This is everything that worked, plus the period comfort stuff that got me through the learning curve.

I am getting a lap procedure done in a few weeks and have been doing alot of research on what to expect and how to prepare. I hope this helps some of you prepare also!

Scrolling my phone for two hours while technically sitting down is not relaxing and we all know it. This is for anyone who finishes a long day, collapses onto the couch, and somehow feels more wound up by bedtime. Took me a full year of trial and error to build a routine that actually brings my nervous system down — save yourself the wasted money and dead-end purchases.

A curated guide to feminine wellness and daily comfort rooted in medical research. This list focuses on building healthy habits and understanding the 'why' behind effective hygiene, combining essential practices with the best-reviewed tools to support your body's natural balance.

When you need a snacks snack but are in your fit girl era.

I work as a CNA currently, and worked as a Medical Assistant this summer! These are just some of the things I keep in my bag. More will get added as I think of things I use daily :))

when it comes to treating and healing under the broad spectrum of mental health, one size does NOT fit all. If affirmations give you hives, and forced positivity makes you roll your eyes so hard you strain your optic nerve, then you've come to the right place my friend. In this house, the treatment plan is liberal use of sarcasm and dark humour, a fuckton of rude words, and a soupcon of rage for flavour. Insight focus on the “in”, not the “sight”, and worksheets are worth the paper they're printed on. Patient - heal thyself! For the physicians surely won't.

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!

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.

Staying healthy doesn't have to be complicated. These are my everyday wellness staples–simple, effective, and actually worth keeping around. From hydration to sleep support to muscle recovery, these picks help you feel better with minimal effort.

Labor and Delivery nurse here and these are some of my favorite work essentials💕

as a girl who suffers from painful periods these are some essentials that make the week a little better

As a massage therapy student myself, I know what’s hype and what’s actually helpful. This list is my honest breakdown of books, tools, and self-care gear that make school (and clinic) a lot smoother. If you’re just starting your journey or need to upgrade your setup, these are the items I swear by.

I have chronic health issues, severe allergic reactions, and always like to have essentials on hand for anyone who might need them. Here is what I always make sure to have in my purse!

At first it feels like there's a big hole in your life, but day after day you find better things to replace that emptiness. Your mental health soars, your physical health improves, and you find yourself again. ❤️❤️❤️

No doubt about it, flu season is here! Like a warm bowl of soup, there are certain things that just make me feel better when I am sick. Whenever I have been struck down by any sort of illness, I always reach for these cozy (and earth-friendly) essentials. What did I miss that's on your list??

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! ❤️👩🏽‍⚕️💉🩹

Living with Endo is a struggle in itself - here are few things that have helped me make life a little easier.

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

Alllll winter I was so so sick. Shingles was literally THEE worst ever. Looking back on it, here's the products that "gave me life" when I felt so crappy. Stock up on these products for the next time you feel crappy!

These are some of my faves as an NP, but could be used for anyone working in healthcare. We have tough jobs caring for people- it’s important to take care of ourselves too! ❤️

Last summer my kid sliced his foot open on a rock and I stood there digging through a junk drawer full of expired ointments and one sad bandage. Never again. I built this kit piece by piece, tested what actually gets used, and now I restock it every six months like clockwork. If you have kids, pets, or just a talent for burning yourself on a skillet, scroll through before your next minor disaster.

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!

After 23 years of living with an autoimmune disease, I learned what works and what is a waste of time and money. Check out my favorite, holy grail products I use regularly to fight the pain and help me live a normal life.

Dragging yourself through every week on caffeine and willpower alone hits different when you realize it doesn't have to be that way. If you're the person who crashes by Wednesday, skips meals, sleeps terribly, and keeps saying ‘I’ll start taking care of myself next month' — I was you for three years. Took me a lot of trial and error to land on the stuff that actually moved the needle, so here's the shortcut I wish someone handed me.

Getting stronger is my goal for this year. This list is my personal favorites that I've been using to slim down & get stronger this year!

gifts for the soon to be or current medical student - a lot of these gifts would be great for pre-med students, nursing or PA students

My chin kept exploding with cystic acne every single month like clockwork. I tracked my cycle, cut dairy, tried zinc, did the whole routine. Nothing budged until I started stacking evening primrose oil with a few other targeted supplements. If your skin freaks out around your period and you're tired of spot-treating what hormones keep causing, here's everything I take now and exactly why.

Tooth pain is the ABSOLUTE WORST, and if you've ever had to deal with it, you know im not lying. This list covers the best OTC medications, numbing gels, and soothing home remedies I've used, and others use to manage tooth pain until they can see a dentist.

The most important things in my home that help keep me sane while living in NYC. Low maintenance, high quality investments to improve your overall well-being.

As I get older I have noticed changes to my skin, mood and body. These are some products I have started using to help me combat these concerns and help me age ‘gracefully!’

I know first hand how frustrating it can be to feel bloated, full, and just not like yourself. i have tried everything and i mean EVERYTHING when it comes to feeling digestive relief and these are some of my favs

These are supplements I swear by as a Gen X post menopausal woman

These are my essential must haves for my oral hygiene ✨

Everyday Amazon purchases I personally own, use, and would buy again. From boring basics to small upgrades that actually make a difference

As a girl who struggles with sleeping well at night, here are my essentials to help me fall asleep, stay asleep, and be comfortable all night!

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. Here’s the ultimate list of 15 products that can turn your bedroom into a true sleep sanctuary.

My vegan staple supplements

Some of my personal favorite items I’ve used for my most recent surgeries to make life easier during recovery!

Some things I used in the hospital attempting an unmedicated birth! After 21 hours I did go with the epidural, however, laboring as long as possible without it may help you to continue to dilate with it. I think my epidural helped me to relax enough to dilate the final 5cm!

As a Master Reiki Practitioner, I weave massage into my practice. These are the items I recommend for providing an exceptional service to my clients.

It's been a literal decade since I've been so close to my ‘ideal’ weight. I'm locking in and tracking my food, increasing my exercise, and having fun with all this.

Mental health is so important for everyone! Here's a list of things, recipes, and accounts I use to prioritize mine!

My GLP-1 journey looks a little different because mine comes in a pill. I spent about 18 months on the injection, but for me, the oral version has been a much better fit. I've lost more weight on the pill in a fraction of the time, so I've learned firsthand that what works best can look different for everybody. These are the everyday things I actually use along the way, from protein and hydration to simple foods, movement, organization, and the little comforts that make the routine easier.

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.

A little over a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. A chronic pain condition often called the “suicide disease” because of the intense, electric-shock-like pain it causes in the face. It has been one of the hardest battles of my life, but I’ve found a handful of items that bring comfort and relief on the toughest days. This list is my personal “survival kit” of products that have truly helped me cope with flare-ups, manage symptoms, and find small moments of relief. I hope sharing them here makes the journey a little easier for anyone else walking through this painful condition or for loved ones wanting to support someone who is.

I’m trying to un-big my back and lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way and sometimes that requires readily available products to keep my hand outta the chop bag.

❤️ A Little About Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects the red blood cells. It is not contagious—you are born with it. Normally, red blood cells are round, soft, and flexible, which allows them to easily travel through the body’s small blood vessels and deliver oxygen. With sickle cell disease, abnormal hemoglobin can cause the red blood cells to become hard, sticky, and shaped like a crescent or “sickle.” Because these sickled cells don't move through the blood vessels as easily, they can stick together and block blood flow and oxygen. When that happens, it can cause a pain crisis (vaso-occlusive crisis)—which can bring sudden, intense pain that may occur in the arms, legs, back, chest, abdomen, or other areas of the body. A crisis can last hours or even days and sometimes requires medical treatment. Sickle cell disease affects people of many backgrounds, but in the United States it disproportionately affects Black and African American communities. As a sickle cell mom to my 7-year-old son, I've learned that you never really know when a pain crisis may come. That's why I like keeping simple comfort and care items on hand. This list includes some of the things that have been helpful for my son and our family, as well as items that may be useful for other children and adults living with sickle cell disease and the caregivers supporting them. These recommendations are based on our personal experience and are not a substitute for a treatment plan from your healthcare provider.

After having babies I have a hard time losing weight so adding staple things to help the process helps keep me on track!

If you have chronic illness you know exactly what a “spoonie” is. If you are reading this & wondering what the heck is a “spoonie”? I don't blame you, I didn't either… until I became one. (But don't go anywhere this list is for you too because it's a Self Care list for anyone.) “Spoons” are how people with chronic illness rate their energy levels from day to day. Everyone- chronically ill, or not- has a set number of spoons to get through the day. Let's say 20. Every task you do uses energy, aka spoons. Sometimes getting out of bed, changing your clothes, & brushing your teeth may take 5 spoons, other days might be 2, we never know from day to day how much simple tasks will take from us. When we run out of spoons we quite literally crash. This is where & when learning & knowing about Self Care is important. Self Care, also allows you to take care of those around you. You are not lazy or selfish. You are surviving.

I will be honest: I am rubbish at switching off after a long clinic day. I come home still hearing the drill in my head, I reheat the same cup of tea three times, and I keep telling myself I will rest properly tomorrow. This is the little kit that finally helps me actually slow down on autumn evenings, when the light goes early and my shoulders are still up around my ears. Warm drinks, soft textures, low light and small rituals that tell my brain the shift is over. Pick one, not all of them, and give yourself a proper wind-down. This is gentle, general guidance only, not a substitute for your own doctor or dentist.

I'm looking to be healthier and hit my goal weight for the incoming new year! Here are some items I've put into my daily routines to help reach that goal, including clean-ingredient supplements/skin care.

Sitting at a desk all day left me with knots that made turning my head feel like a chore — I started buying random massagers and relief gadgets until I finally landed on a lineup that actually works. Built for anyone who carries tension in their neck, shoulders, and back and wants to melt it away during evening TV time without booking a $90 appointment.

My holy grails that have helped me with every flareup. Note: These products can be purchased over the counter. If symptoms persist, please consult with your dermatologist.

Real talk: Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday and my busiest season in the chair. Pie, candied yams, caramel everything, a bottle of red wine nobody asked for — and then the first week of December is a parade of chipped teeth and 'it only hurts when I chew'. So this year I'm getting ahead of it. This is the kit I wish every patient had in their bag before the holiday: post-feast rescue tools, travel-ready oral care for the trip home, and the teeth-friendly snacks and swaps that let you enjoy the whole spread without the January root canal energy. Vulnerability disclosure: I once cracked a molar on a rogue piece of pecan pie crust at a family dinner and had to sit through dessert pretend-chewing on one side. Never again. As always, this is general guidance, not a substitute for your own doctor or dentist.

Lots of different products that might make your life a bit easier if you're chronically ill or disabled including adaptive clothing, mobility aids, and other accessibility devices. I haven't personally tried most of these specific products, but they have great reviews and I can see them all being really helpful!

As someone with multiple complex chronic illnesses, these are a few things that keep me going on my worst days. Pain relief and hydration hacks.

If you’re ADD/ADHD, struggle with anxiety &/or depression & other neurospicy things, this list is for you! Don’t get me wrong, ever since my (late) diagnosis I’ve been doing a lot better surviving as a neurospicy (neurodivergent) adult, but sometimes I still struggle to survive. Here’s what I do/use to hack my life & survive adult life in a world that isn’t really friendly to those who are different! I will be adding products as I find them!

How I manage to make shark week a little more bearable.

I lost over 170 pounds with Mounjaro before finding out I was pregnant. I tried a LOT of products over that year, some good and some not so good. These are my favorite products that I'm reaching for again now that I've restarted post partum!

These are the things I use as someone with mold illness/CIRS to manage mold exposure, prevent water damage, manage my symptoms, test myself for mold, and test my environment. *not medical advice*

As a girl with PCOS struggling with weight and hormones here is a list of what has helped me feel better ❤️‍🩹

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.

This board is for the girls who want to go deeper. These supplements support metabolism, brain function, cellular health, joint strength, and long-term vitality. If you already have your basics covered and want to optimize your wellness routine, this is your elevated stack. Think: balanced energy, sharper focus, stronger joints, and inside-out flow. Wellness is personal — build intentionally and always do your research.

Mental health is important so little things that can support well being make me happy. These products are all things I've discovered on my journey to manage anxiety and just try to take better care of myself.