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Products for Self-Care, Self-Love, Health and Wellness . . .
I am an infertile, childless woman who suffers from endometriosis and went through menopause in my early 40s. Through research, plus some trial and error, I have discovered that the best way to maintain my health and wellness is by practicing self-care and self-love, using a holistic approach. Below, I share some of my favorite self-care, self-love, health and wellness products. Please remember, I am not a medical professional. I simply want to share some items that have helped me manage my grief, wobbles, and endo flares in the hopes that they might help someone else, too…
Chiavaye Personal Moisturizer & Lubricant
Chiavaye Personal Moisturizer & Lubricant is an all-natural, multi-use product made in the USA with just six vegan, hypoallergenic ingredients. It is the newest member of my daily skincare routine!
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Membrasin Feminine Moisturizer Supplement
Vaginal dryness is a natural, but unwanted, symptom of menopause. Membrasin restores natural lubrication and is made of 100% natural, organic ingredients. Since going through menopause in my early 40s, I take Membrasin daily.
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Fitbit Inspire Fitness Tracker
My Fitbit Inspire Fitness Tracker helps me remember to move throughout the day, plus motivates me to get my steps! The Fitbit Inspire Fitness Tracker tracks all day activity, including steps, distance, hourly activity, active minutes, and calories burned. Plus, it is reasonably priced!
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Raw Sugar 3-piece Bath & Body Set
Raw Sugar's 3-piece Bath & Body Set includes a loofa, body wash, and body lotion, all kept organized in a cute travel bag. I love Raw Sugar products because they are made with plant-derived ingredients and cold pressed extracts. Also, they are free of sulfates, parabens, & phthalates and are cruelty-free.
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Women’s Probiotic
Digestive health is important to me. Probably because my Daddy passed away at age 51 from colon cancer. And my husband had a perforated colon in his early 30s. So, Dane and I each take a daily probiotic. Once Daily Probiotics for Women by Physician's Choice is a prebiotic plus probiotic with patented cranberry extract, which supports digestive health, urinary tract health, & the immune system.
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Multivitamin/Mineral Complex for Women Over 40
All vitamins are not created equal. I choose to take Pure Encapsulations Women's Nutrients Dietary Supplement because all Pure Encapsulations products are FREE from many common allergens like wheat, eggs, tree nuts & peanuts, gluten, artificial colors, flavors & sweeteners, coatings and shellacs, GMOs, and unnecessary binders, fillers & preservatives. Also, it provides comprehensive nutrition, as it is a multivitamin AND mineral complex.
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DIM Active Supplement
My husband and I both take DIM Active. While we associate estrogen with women, it's an important part of a man's hormone profile, too. DIM Active is designed to help support a balanced ratio of estrogen and testosterone. Since going through menopause, I've found it even more important for me to consistently take DIM Active.
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Chaste Tree Supplement
Chaste Tree by Pure Encapsulations supports female reproductive health. Despite being infertile, it is still important (perhaps even more important) for me to maintain the health of my uterus, ovaries, and breasts. Pure Encapsulations products are free from magnesium stearate, gluten, hydrogenated fat, artificial sweeteners & colors, and GMOs.
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Vitamin D-5,000 Supplement
Vitamin D deficiency is fairly common in the US. Vitamin D-5,000 by Thorne is made with the purest possible ingredients, is gluten-free, and promotes cardiovascular, muscle, and bone health.
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Black Bean Noodles
Explore Cuisine's black bean spaghetti noodles are a gluten-free, USDA certified organic, non-GMO, and keto-friendly pasta alternative. Eating lower carb foods, like black bean noodles, helps me manage my endometriosis symptoms, such as endo belly.
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Living the Life Unexpected
"Living the Life Unexpected: How to find hope, meaning, and a fulfilling future without children," by Jody Day, discusses childlessness due to medical infertility, social infertility, becoming childless by circumstance, and other routes to involuntary childlessness. Thus, no matter the path that brought you to living a childless life, this book is an excellent resource to add to your collection. Read all my thoughts about this book in the Reviews section on the Resources page.
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Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No.
"Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No," written by Kate Kaufmann, gives the perspective of not only childLESS not by choice women, but also childFREE by choice. This unique combination of various voices, along with the incorporation of statistics, data, and facts, provides an interesting narrative of this complex journey. Read all my thoughts about this book in the Reviews section of the Resources page.
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A Year of Medical Thinking
"A Year of Medical Thinking" is written by SK Reid, fellow childless warrior. SK has shared both her CNBC Story, as well as her Finding Joy Despite... Story, right here at Not So Mommy... You can also read my thoughts on this book in the Reviews on the Resources page.
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Following Sea
Following Sea by Lauren Carter is a collection of 49 poems that explore difficult subjects such as connections with a family tree, concerns of growing old alone, and death. There are possible triggers, but I feel "Following Sea" is an authentic expression of the CNBC journey. Find all my thoughts about this book in the Reviews section on the Resources page.
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Lavender Moon Body, Bath, & Shower Oil
I have very dry skin, so I love body oils. Pacifica's Lavender Moon Body, Bath, & Shower Oil is made without parabens, phthalates, SLS, or mineral oil. It is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Plus, the bottle is made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic. Not only does this oil soften my skin, but its plant-powered aromatherapy is quite relaxing.
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Natural Deodorant for Sensitive Skin
Schmidt's Rose and Black Pepper natural deodorant for sensitive skin is aluminum-free, vegan (certified by Vegan Action), and cruelty-free (certified by Leaping Bunny). Made with plant-based ingredients and essential oils, I love how smoothly and comfortably this deodorant applies.
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Balancing Face Wash
Pacifica's Cosmic Hemp Balancing Face Wash is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, silicone, or mineral oil. It is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and made in the USA with the best globally sourced ingredients. I use this face wash every morning before I put my make-up on.
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Nexon Botanics Premium Essential Oil Blends Set
Nexon Botanics are my favorite essential oils. Their Essential Oils Blend Set includes the undiluted synergy blends Breathe Ease, Robbers' Health, Zen Head, Muscle Ease, Zen Sleep and Anxiety. All oils are therapeutic grade and blended in USA. This set of 6 different synergy blends is a cost-effective way to try out a variety of Nexon Botanics essential oils.
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Rosemary Detox Scalp Scrub
Though I don't have dandruff, my scalp was often itchy. Since I started using Pacifica Rosemary Detox Scalp Scrub once a week, I no longer have an itchy scalp! Made without parabens, phthalates, SLS, or mineral oil, this 100% vegan, cruelty-free beauty product is one of my favorites.
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Kale Detox Deep Cleansing Face Wash
Pacifica Kale Detox Deep Cleansing Face Wash is free of harsh chemicals, including parabens, phthalates, SLS, mineral oil, and petrolatum, as well as sulfate-free, cruelty free, and 100% vegan. I use Kale Detox as step two of my face cleansing routine each evening. Since starting to use this cleanser, I've had fewer breakouts.
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Makeup Removing Wipes
Pacifica Beauty Rose Water Makeup Removing Wipes are 100% vegan and made without animal testing, animal ingredients, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, or petroleum. I use a rose water makeup removing wipe every night as step one of my face cleansing routine.
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Hydration Body Wash
Shea Moisture Hydration Body Wash is made with fair trade ingredients. I love its scent, how well it lathers, and the fact that it hydrates my dry skin.
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Moisture Loving Hand Wash
I wash my hands a lot. So, I love that Raw Sugar Liquid Hand Soap is made using plant-derived ingredients and organic extracts, with no parabens nor sulfates. Also, they use eco-friendly packaging and are cruelty-free. Personally, I love the scent of watermelon and mint. Plus, I love anything that includes pink!
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Ultra Nourishing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
I have very dry skin, so I was excited to discover Raw Sugar Ultra Nourishing Cold Press Lotion with almond milk, agave, and oatmeal. I love that this product is made using plant-derived ingredients and organic extracts, with no parabens nor sulfates. Also, they use eco-friendly packaging and are cruelty-free.
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Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
I tried several paraben-free face moisturizers before I discovered Alba Botanica. Made with vegetarian ingredients and no synthetic fragrances, I love how light and silky this face lotion is, plus the fact that it doesn't cause my skin to break-out.
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EltaMD Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen – TINTED
My dermatologist recommended this mineral-based, broad-spectrum, SPF 46, face sunscreen to me. I prefer this particular one because it is oil-free and specially formulated for sensitive skin that is prone to hyperpigmentation. I wear sunscreen on my face and neck year-round, using tinted sunscreen (rather than liquid foundation) in the summer.
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EltaMD Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen – CLEAR
My dermatologist recommended this mineral-based, broad-spectrum, SPF 46, face sunscreen to me. I prefer this particular one because it is oil-free and specially formulated for sensitive skin. I wear sunscreen on my face and neck year-round, using clear sunscreen in the winter.
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Glass Water Bottle
In an effort to reduce plastic usage, we switched to these 20 oz. glass water bottles with one-touch flip lid. BPA, phthalates, PVC, lead, and cadmium free, I feel this is a healthier way to enjoy my water. The silicone grip makes the bottle easy to carry, and it is dishwasher safe!
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Organic Grapeseed Oil
NOW Solutions Organic Grapeseed Oil is my favorite carrier oil. I dilute all my essential oils with grapeseed oil, which is also a skin moisturizer. I chose NOW Solutions because it is organic and is packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company.
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Nexon Botanics Organic Essential Oils
I love to have individual essential oils that I can use on their own or to create my own blend. Nexon Botanics Organic Essential Oil Set is USDA certified and includes pure and natural, undiluted lavender, peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and orange oils.
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Nexon Botanics Robbers’ Health
Nexon Botanics Robbers' Health Essential Oil Blend consists of a proprietary combination of 5 pure and natural undiluted oils--cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon, and rosemary--which are therapeutic grade and blended & packaged in the USA. This synergy blend helps fight germs and impurities, which is especially helpful during the Covid19 Pandemic.
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Nexon Botanics Breathe Ease
Nexon Botanics Breathe Ease Essential Oil Blend consists of a proprietary combination of eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, and niaouli oils. All oils are therapeutic grade and blended in the USA. Dane suffers from allergies, which cause him to get stuffy at night. So, we add Breathe Ease to a carrier oil and rub it on his chest before bed.
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Nexon Botanics Zen Head
Nexon Botanics Zen Head Essential Oil Blend is a synergy combination made in the USA, consisting of a proprietary combination of clove, cinnamon, orange, and nutmeg oils. Absolutely no chemicals are included. While going through menopause, I got headaches often. Adding Zen Head to a carrier oil and rubbing a bit on my temples and forehead helped alleviate the pain.
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Nexon Botanics Zen Sleep
Nexon Botanics Zen Sleep Essential Oil Blend consists of a proprietary combination of sweet orange, lavender, and rosemary oils. All oils are therapeutic grade and blended in the USA. I add Zen Sleep to a carrier oil every evening and rub it on the bottom of my feet before bed. This helps me sleep and softens my feet!
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Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea
This black tea with orange and sweet clove from Harney & Sons is my absolute favorite hot tea! I drink a cuppa every evening with a bit of honey. This hot cinnamon spice tea helps calm my belly, even during the worst endo flares.
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Organic Plain Green Tea
Harney & Sons organic plain green tea is one of Dane's favorite hot teas because green tea has numerous health benefits.
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Electric Kettle
Dane and I love this 1.7 liter glass electric kettle. We can easily see when water needs to be added, the LED light lets us know when it is on, and it is BPA free. This kettle gets used daily at our house!
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My Favorite Jeans!
After going through menopause, finding jeans has been tough. But I LOVE these skinny jeans by Levi Strauss & Co! They are stretchy, make me feel sexy even when having an endo belly flare, plus they are very reasonably priced!
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The Laundress Detergent
My favorite laundry detergent, The Laundress, is free of dyes, made with only plant-based, biodegradable ingredients, and is never tested on animals. I use this to wash ALL my clothes--darks and lights.
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Reusable, BPA-free Storage Bags
These reusable BPA-free storage bags are good for both your health and the environment!
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Reusable Paw Print Face Mask
What could be better than a reusable face mask that not only has a colorful paw print design, but also a pocket for a filter?!
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