Daily Essentials

(After your sunlight, movement, nourishment, and sleep are covered, these can help support a healthier life)

Your Every Day

Standing Desk

Having a standing desk may transform your daily habits.

Exercise Ball & Chair

Exercise ball and convenient chair on top of desk treadmill.

Garmin Tracker

It tracks your sleep, workouts, HRV, steps, and more. It also offers fitness activity options.

Sleep

Creating an ideal sleep environment is crucial for enhancing sleep quality. Help yourself with what you need to improve your sleep.

Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Stop using your electronic devices at least 1 hour before bedtime to help your body get ready for a deep, restorative sleep. Use them from sunset until bedtime.

Mouth Tape

Taping your mouth shut during sleep can improve your overall health if you tend to breathe through your mouth.

Ear Plugs

I still have mine from 2017. They are incredible.

Sleep Eye Mask

100% light blocking, zero eye pressure 3D sleeping mask.

White Noise Machine

“Magicteam Sound Machine White Noise Machine with 20 Non-Looping Natural Soothing Sounds, Memory Function, 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Babies, Kids, and Adults”

Humidifier

Small to large room vaporizer for babies, kids, and adults. 1-gallon tank.

Dehumidifier

Small dehumidifier, quiet with auto shut off for bedroom.

Kasa Smart Light Bulbs

“LED, Wi-Fi smart bulb. Works with Alexa and Google Home, A19 Dimmable, 2.4Ghz, no hub required, 800LM Soft White (2700K), 9W (60W Equivalent.)”

Air Purifier

For home allergies, pets’ hair, etc. Remove dust, smoke, pollutants, odor, and more.

Supplements

Magnesium, apigenin, and inositol are natural compounds derived from sources like leafy greens, chamomile, and fruits. They collectively enhance health and promote restorative sleep. Magnesium regulates neurotransmitters that facilitate deep sleep, while apigenin, found in chamomile, offers calming effects that help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep. Inositol balances mood and insulin, stabilizing sleep patterns. Together, these nutrients will optimize and improve your sleep quality, mood, and cognitive function, supporting overall well-being.

Magnesium L-Threonate

High bioavailability of magnesium. Great for brain health, sleep, memory & attention. Reduces anxiety and stress and regulates mood. It also contributes to bone health.

Apigenin

Found in chamomile tea. Improves relaxation, sleep, and mood.

Inositol

Hormone Balance.

Creatine Monohydrate Capsules

Supports muscle health, strength and power.

CoQ10 - Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) increases the efficiency of your body at producing energy from food and it’s important for keeping your organs healthy. Since our CoQ10 levels decrease as we age, supplementing will help boost energy, support heart health, and improve recovery, especially as we grow older and want to stay active.

Fish Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, are essential nutrients that our bodies cannot produce on their own. Supplementing with high-quality fish oil supports brain function, reduces inflammation, and improves heart health and cognitive performance. This is especially important because modern diets often contain highly processed foods that are high in omega-6 fatty acids. A good balance of omega-3 to omega-6 is crucial for maintaining health, but it is often disrupted unless high-quality fish consumption is adequate.

Vitamin D3 + K2 (MK-7)

Vitamin D3 is crucial for our bones, our heart, and our immune function. However, our bodies may not effectively utilize vitamin D3 without sufficient K2. Vitamin K2 directs calcium to the bones and teeth where we need it most and away from arteries and organs where it may cause harm.

Collagen

Collagen is a vital protein; it maintains joint health, bone strength, and muscle mass and is part of our tendons and ligament structures. We produce less as we age, so it’s important to supplement.

Electrolytes LMNT

Supplementing with electrolytes in a whole food diet is crucial because it helps maintain the balance of minerals to stay hydrated and help with nerve function and muscle health. Especially if you exercise.

Home & Self Care

Using clean products free from harmful chemicals is crucial because certain additives can mimic estrogen, potentially disrupting our hormonal balance and impacting our overall health. These are my top picks.