43 Best Wellness Products to Help You Live Better

The GENIANI 2-in-1 Humidifier & Essential Oil Diffuser is unique among humidifiers for two huge reasons: it works simultaneously as an essential oil diffuser, and it’s incredibly easy to refill.

Most humidifiers can’t accommodate essential oils. With a normal humidifier, if you add essential oils to the tank, you’ll probably break it.

But this GENIANI unit has a separate chamber for essential oils. You simply press it in to release it, then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the “essential oil pad.” Press it back into the unit and get ready to enjoy several hours of infusing your room with your favorite calming scent.

The humidifier emits a cool mist, increasing the humidity level of your space, aiding your lungs as well as your skin’s moisture levels. The humidifier can even track the humidity levels in the room, and an orange light changes to a purple one when you’ve achieved “medium” humidity levels. (I live in Colorado, so “medium” humidity feels like a miracle.)

Full Disclosure: I received a free GENIANI humidifier to test out, and I’m obsessed. With my old humidifier, I had to remove the entire tank (and turn it upside down in the bathtub) to refill it. But with this top-fill unit, if I notice my humidifier’s water levels are getting low, I can just fill up a pitcher in the sink, walk over to the humidifier, and pour it in. With this innovative design, I don’t even have to remove the lid. The low-splash top solves that problem perfectly!

These past couple weeks, the air in Colorado has been filled with smoke from nearby wildfires. My lungs are so grateful for the added humidity from this unit. Plus, I’ve been adding a lavender/tea-tree oil blend to its essential oil compartment, which been helping with the smoke-induced headaches after going outside.

If you live in a dry climate (or use a heating system in the winter that dries out your home), I can’t recommend this GENIANI humidifier strongly enough.

This Four Sigmatic Probiotic Coffee means you can brew your normal cup of fair-trade java — but it will include probiotics, as well as prebiotics, along with Turkey Tail & Chaga Mushrooms. (It’s ground coffee, so you don’t need a coffee grinder.)

In recent years, probiotics have taken over the conversation about gut health. But today, most wellness experts recognize the role of prebiotics. Prebiotics are the fiber contents that feed the probiotic bacteria in your gut.

This coffee blend contains both, making it a win-win for your gut. Plus, the medicinal mushrooms included help reduce the acidity of coffee, making it even easier on your stomach. (For more information, check out our guide to the best mushroom coffee.)

And it tastes delicious! (I received a free sample to test out.) If you want to improve your gut health, but don’t want to give up coffee, this is perfect for your new morning ritual. 

This TriggerPoint Foam Roller can help you release muscle tension, relieve back pain, and more.

Foam rolling can be a life-changing part of your home yoga or self-care practice. Some foam rollers are smooth, while others are textured to work deeper into your knots and muscles.

Plus, it’s fun and relaxing to roll around on your foam roller on the floor. I love the way it can relieve knots in your upper back and shoulders. It’s empowering to discover how to be your own massage therapist.

But first, it’s a good idea to research foam rolling techniques, to make sure you don’t hurt yourself by accident.

Rasa’s Coffee Alternatives are delicious, easy to brew, and packed with more adaptogens than any other coffee alternative on the market.

Formulated by a busy mom working with an herbalist, Rasa contains 12 herbs, 7 adaptogens, and 2 mushrooms: Reishi and Chaga.

Reishi, known as the “chill” medicinal mushroom, helps combat the jitters and anxiety that can accompany drinking coffee. Plus, Reishi and Chaga provide powerful immune support, among other benefits.

Rasa also contains ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb believed to lead to a healthier stress response. According to Rasa, their blend “works on the brain and nervous system together, so you freak out slower and less often.” 

Who doesn’t want to freak out slower and less often?!

You can easily brew it in a french press. But if you’re more of an espresso machine or Keurig person, that works, too. (You just need some pressure, to squeeze out all that adaptogenic goodness.)

Full Disclosure: I received a free sample to test out. And it was amazing! I brewed it in a french press, and it was absolutely delicious. I skipped my normal morning espresso, and still had, as Rasa puts it, “gentle all-day energy,” without the crash.

It was so delicious, I didn’t even reach for my usual non-dairy milk. The flavor didn’t seem to call out for creaminess, the way coffee always does.

I drank it for several days, and didn’t even miss my espresso. (Rasa suggests drinking their blends for several days in a row, because adaptogens and functional mushrooms work best with continued use.)

I actually ordered more, and now I drink it all the time, and I feel way better than I did with coffee! My gut health and skin improved, along with my anxiety. Of course, I guess I can’t credit it all to Rasa — check out the other wellness products in this guide, too!

This yoga hammock works best if you live in a home with exposed beams, or somewhere else you can safely hang this. (It needs to be able to support your entire body weight, so you can’t just screw it into the ceiling without doing some research on weight-bearing studs.)

But if you can install this, it is SO much fun! Check out any YouTube videos for yoga swing tutorials. (Helpful hint: Yoga swings are sometimes also known as “yoga trapezes,” as well as “yoga hammocks.”)

A friend gave me a yoga hammock for my birthday years ago, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. I don’t exactly do the beautiful poses seen on YouTube, but even if you’re just hanging out lazily upside down, you’ll notice an immediate decrease in spinal tension.

Teeccino’s Caffeine-Free Prebiotic Herbal Coffee Alternatives are amazing. (I’ve tried several of the flavors, because they were kind enough to send me samples.)

I was skeptical. I love coffee. I’m an espresso addict. But I’m also a person who wants to be healthier, and the news about caffeine isn’t great. Coffee isn’t ideal for those with gut issues or anxiety. But this is absolutely delicious. I’m not sure it provides the same amount of energy — it contains nutrients, not stimulants. So you might not be rushing around to crush your to-do list, as you might after a quad-shot latte.

But if you’ve been curious about getting off caffeine, this is a great way to go. Because it somehow tastes even better than coffee. (And you can brew it all the same ways, which is helpful, if you’re into morning rituals.)

And if you’re interesting in improving your gut health, this is a great option. It contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feed the probiotic bacteria (the “good” bacteria) in your gut.

The Levo is a phenomenal kitchen appliance. I received a free one to test out, and I loved it.

Unlike other infusion machines on the market, this one doesn’t just decarboxylate your cannabis. You actually add the oil of your choice (like olive oil or coconut oil).

It starts with a decarb cycle. After your LEVO alerts you that the cycle is over, you add your oil. When the infusion cycle is up, the machine beeps, and you place a jar below the spout. Then you watch your beautiful green oil be dispensed smoothly and neatly into the jar.

Clean-up is minimal.

Making canna butter has never been easier.

This Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Syrup isn’t just a delicious purple syrup you can pour over your yogurt or ice cream (or dairy-free alternative dessert!). It’s also packed with antioxidants, and has been shown to help boost your immune system. 

Elderberries have been used for immune support for millennia — and Gaia Herbs makes the most concentrated version on the market. Plus, the company provides unparalleled transparency and lab testing. If you go to their “Meet Your Herbs” database, you can type in the unique batch ID on your bottle’s packaging to learn more about exactly what the product contains, and how it was sourced and processed.

Full Disclosure: Gaia Herbs sent me some of this syrup right when Covid-19 hit. I haven’t been sick since. Then again, I’ve used many of the products on this list on a consistent basis. But I can tell you one thing definitively: This syrup is delicious, and really fun to add to desserts. Or pancakes. 

This Manduka Yoga Mat is widely regarded, in yogi circles, as one of the best yoga mats you can buy. You’ve probably seen yogis toting them.

Having a thick yoga mat can be important, especially on hard surfaces. (Or for outdoor yoga!)

Yoga classes are amazing, but as you deepen your practice, your home yoga practice will come to occupy a critical place in your life. It’s just you and your breath. You may want to practice a consistent Vinyasa flow; or you may find yourself more drawn to passive Yin poses as home. Whatever works best for you. Just move, breathe, and feel.

Interested in deepening your yoga practice with cannabis? Some yogis prefer weed vaporizers, which can be easier to use during yoga than traditional smoking methods, like bubblers.

Not into cannabis? Doesn’t matter. Yoga is an important self-care practice — no matter what you add to it. (But if you do want to add something to your evening of self-care, maybe try taking a relaxing bath before your yoga!)

The Uphoric Urth Lions Mane Mushroom Extract Tincture stands out because its an innovative new way to take your medicinal mushrooms.

Functional mushrooms like Lions Mane have been growing in popularity in recent years, but the most common form (a powdered extract) can be difficult to take — and some people don’t like the bitter taste.

Enter Uphoric Urth. They’ve created a new line of mushroom tinctures which, when dissolved in anything — even water — are virtually tasteless. Tinctures are also more portable and easier than ground mushroom powder.

(Full Disclosure: Uphoric Urth sent me a free sample to test out.)

This new company is built on passion and a dedication to quality. Founder Kate Elise Seiberlich credits medicinal mushrooms with saving her life. In 2015, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening autoimmune disorder. She tried everything, but nothing worked — until she discovered these mushrooms.

Lions Mane, which provides mental energy and focus, became her favorite. It’s the tincture she most commonly recommends to anyone just dipping their toes in the magical world of functional fungi.

The company sources the mushrooms from longtime mushroom farmers, who grow their mushrooms naturally outdoors on logs.

This is actually pretty important. Today, as mushroom companies keep multiplying, many of them rely on lab-grown “mycelium.” They don’t even use the fruiting bodies of the mushroom.

You want to always look for naturally outdoor-grown fruiting bodies, when you’re looking for mushroom products. Growing in nature, the mushrooms develop more of the beneficial cells that help us, compared to lab-grown mushrooms. Plus, your mushroom extract is 100% mushroom — there’s none of the grain (or whatever medium) the mushroom was grown on in a lab, simply ground up with it.

You can trust this company, and you won’t find anything easier or more intuitive than taking mushrooms in tincture form.

Smudging is believed to clear your space of negative energy. It might be the perfect activity after watching the news.

This smudge kit comes from a company based in California, which refers to it as an “energy cleansing kit with Smudge Prayers and instructions for home, body and object cleansing.” The company emphasizes sustainability. This kit includes white cedar, a less-common smudging material, which they say is perfect for blessing a home.

Weighted blankets can help reduce anxiety, because they feel like a big heavy hug. It might be the only kind of hug you can get these days. Snuggle up, watch how the weighted blanket soothes your restless muscles, and drift off into dreamland.

Pro tip: Pair this activity with a dreamy CBD tincture.

These Gaia Herbs Astragalus Vegan Capsules are a great way to improve your body’s natural stress response.

Conveniently, astragalus is also believed to support immunity — which we could all use more of right now.

But that’s not all. Astragalus also helps your body adapt to stress, and develop a healthier stress response. (Again, perfect for 2020!)

This Organic Freeze-Dried Fruit Powder Infused with Fruit Vinegar stands out because fruit vinegar is great for your digestion. Fruit vinegar can also help your body break down sugar, and research has shown that it can help with weight loss, possibly by curbing cravings and helping you feel sated.

Apple cider vinegar has been getting all the attention, but this passionfruit vinegar is actually delicious.

(I received a free sample to test out.)

You just mix this powder into some water, add ice cubes (if you want a refreshing drink on a hot day), and voila: a wellness beverage that’s only 10 calories.

Plus, this contains prebiotic fiber, which is trending in wellness circles. (Probiotics alone aren’t enough for gut health, you also need prebiotics, which is basically what your healthy gut bacteria like to eat.)

Ready to relax, while also boosting your immune system? Try adding this Terrasoul Reishi Mushroom Powder to your coffee, smoothies, or baked goods.

Reishi has long been a staple in Eastern medicine. Today, several studies have shown that it is effective in boosting immune systems and even fighting cancer cells.

Because mushroom extracts have a naturally bitter taste, they are best combined with other strong flavors (like coffee or chocolate).

I first learned about Reishi mushrooms when I was writing about mushroom teas, and I’ve been a devotee of this friendly fungi ever since. I find it helps reduce my anxiety levels. Try mixing it into your gluten-free brownie batter, for a great night’s sleep!

Elevate your bath ritual with these bath bombs.

We all know taking a bath can soothe your senses. Not only does it help you slow down and relax, but connecting with the water element can have untold benefits in our lives.

Plus, these contain epsom salts, which can help relax your muscles and elevate your mood. This kit includes twelve different bath bombs, each with its own blend of essential oils.

For best results, pair with some vaporizer hits (see the vaporizers included on this list). Or for a truly indulgent night with yourself, dip into some CBD chocolate.

This classic spiritual book by Christina Baldwin was originally published in 1991. In engaging, practical chapters, it encourages the reader to use journaling as a spiritual practice that helps us explore our memories, values, inner questions, and lives.

This book, written with genuine empathy, encourages you to have empathy for yourself — but still, to look at yourself with radical honesty — without letting your ego get in the way. It’s basically a book about Vipassana, or the Buddhist practice of mindfulness meditation. But this journaling practice may be easier for Westerners like us to grasp — because it’s grounded in the practical activity of writing things down.

When you view wellness in a more holistic context, journaling can be a life-changing tool.

Not everyone can afford to book appointments with a professional therapist. (Of course, if you’re experiencing serious mental health issues, you should speak to a professional.)

But if you’re interested in healing some of your past trauma, journaling can help. You can revisit past experiences, and safely explore your feelings around them.

Sure, I might be biased (as a writer), but it’s not just me. “Expressive writing” has been found to improve physical and mental health conditions, especially for people who suffer from traumatic memories.

The tagline for this product is “elevate your nightly ritual” — and it does exactly that.

Four Sigmatic pioneered making it super easy to incorporate medicinal mushrooms into your daily routine.

This hot cocoa blend incorporates Reishi mushrooms, an adaptogen believed to improve mood and promote relaxation. It’s perfect for winding down at night. It’s also delicious. Just add water! 

For more information, check out our guide to mushroom teas.

This Jetson Prebiotic & Probiotic Bundle comes from a company that bills itself as the “world’s only seasonal probiotic.”

This is a unique approach to probiotics — on that heeds the advice of digestive health experts.

While probiotic supplements have been touted as a solution for all kinds of digestive distress, some experts believe this advice is overly simplified. Because for optimal gut health, you actually need a diverse microflora of many strains of beneficial gut bacteria. Simply adding one probiotic supplement to your diet may not cut it.

But Jetson explains that its supplements are “a program, not a pill.” They rotate the strains in their products, so you get a diverse array of probiotic strains. They’re also formulated for the season — whether your system needs help weathering allergies, flu season, or long summer days.

And it’s not just probiotics. (This is another issue many digestive health experts take with the overly-simplified probiotic trend.) We also need prebiotics — the fiber that feeds the good bacteria in our gut.

That’s why this bundle is particularly helpful: You can both populate your gut with healthy strains of probiotics, and feed the beneficial bacteria that are there.

Full disclosure: I received a free sample of this product, and I agree it’s a great way to beat bloating and other forms of digestive discomfort.

Increasingly, wellness experts are highlighting the role of digestion and gut health in maintaining optimal wellness. As science continues to confirm the importance of our gut microbiome (the raging party of tiny beneficial organisms living in our gut), products like Gaia Herbs microbiome food are hitting the market — and finding an eager audience.

Scientists have long known that the human cells in our bodies are vastly outnumbered by bacterial cells. We humans are basically walking communities of bacteria. (Trippy, right?)

Today, this knowledge is so mainstream that the TV comedy South Park even made an episode about it. (So if you haven’t heard about your microbiome yet, you’re way behind, both on scientific knowledge and South Park episodes.)

Because this product is called “microbiome food,” it can give you the sensation that you’re feeding and nurturing your pals who live in your gut. As if they’re a bunch of pet fish, who just happen to live inside you.

Feeding your gut bacteria helps you have healthier digestion. But that’s not all. According to studies by the National Institutes of Health, we humans also have something called the “gut-brain axis,” which means your microbiome may also play a leading role in your mood and emotional well-being.

Plus, this blend of herbs that feeds our beneficial gut organisms actually tastes good. (I received a sample.) It basically tastes like cinnamon, so it’s perfect to add to a latte — or any of the delicious coffee substitutes included in this list.

This ab roller was recommended by my chiropractor to help treat lower back pain. 

“They’re pretty cheap online,” he said, “or you can find one at basically any garage sale ever.”

Apparently, these were hip in the eighties, and then people got tired of them and, apparently, got rid of them. I’m not sure they were right to ditch these

I think they’re amazing. They help you work your core muscles, while also opening your lower vertebrae and allowing you to heal old injuries.

A strong core isn’t just for vanity. Your core muscles help support your spine, relieving the pressure that can build up with age (and cause permanent issues like sciatica).

DoTerra is generally considered the best essential oil company out there (among people who are in-the-know about essential oils, at least). These are DoTerra’s three most popular scents.

Through aromatherapy, essential oils can be used to channel a certain state of mind. Lavender is renowned for inducing calm and stillness — so it can be perfect for meditation. The peppermint and lemon can be the perfect pick-me-up if you’re feeling sluggish!

With certain essential oils, you have to be careful, because they can burn your skin. (For example, if you put too much peppermint essential oil in a bath, it would probably hurt.) So you’ll want to do your research before applying any essential oil directly to your skin.

To apply them to your skin, many people use “carrier oils” like coconut or sesame oil, and blend in a few drops of their favorite essential oil.

These healing crystals stand out because of their wand shape, which is designed for directing a crystal’s energy.

It’s easy to make fun of people who believe in the power of healing crystals. Crystals are, after all, rocks.

The theory that their crystalline structure vibrates at a certain frequency — which can impact your own vibrational frequency — can seem a little woo-woo. But if you incorporate crystals into your yoga practice (or whatever healing rituals you practice on your own mat), you will, at the very least, be listening for your own feelings and sensations. That’s not nothing.

Pro tip: Warm your crystals by your fireplace (or radiator), and use their flat surface for self-massage.

Working with crystals might help you slow down, and tune in to what you’re feeling — which is kind of the foundation of any yoga practice anyway.

Yes, we want to eat well — but we also want to eat mouthwatering snacks sometimes. Can’t we do both?

You sure can, with SkinnyDipped cashews. They are absolutely delicious. (I received a free sample to test out.)

Instead of being drenched in sugary coatings, these cashews are lightly dipped in dark chocolate and dusted with cocoa. (Hence the “skinnydipped” name: The layer of coca around each nut is, well, skinny.)

Plus, they provide a satisfying crunch. Remember: Wellness doesn’t mean deprivation. Enjoying a delicious dessert sometimes is part of a balanced routine.

Yoga Toes looks like a very weird product. But trust me, it’s awesome.

If you’ve ever practiced Forrest Yoga, you know how many of the imbalances and tense spots elsewhere in your body can be traced to your feet.

Active stretching is great and all, but there’s nothing like passively stretching out your feet while watching TV. If you’re skeptical, the thousands of positive reviews on Amazon may help change your mind.

Do you love baking, but want to avoid lactose? And eat a more anti-inflammatory diet? Get this 4th & Heart Grass-Fed Ghee!

There’s some disagreement about how much healthier ghee is, compared to butter, but it definitely contains less lactose. It’s made by “clarifying” butter: When the milk solids rise to the top, they are removed. Get this ghee and enjoy your healthy fats!

Plus, it’s absolutely delicious. (I received a free sample to test out, and I’m obsessed.) Plus, ghee has a much longer shelf life than butter, so you can enjoy these healthy fats in moderation over a long period of time. Check out their garlic-flavored ghee, too! (Just not for baking, obviously.)

Unlike most electrolyte sports recovery drinks, this Recover 180 Acai Electrolytes Drink with Ashwagandha includes support from herbal ingredients like ashwagandha and milk thistle.

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, which means it can help your body manage stress in a healthier way. It also helps balance blood sugar levels and hormones.

Herbs and electrolytes? Sign me up. I received a free sample of this drink, and it’s lovely and refreshing on a hot day. It tastes a little sweet, but it actually contains one-third the sugar of leading electrolyte drinks. If you like electrolyte drinks after a big workout, and you also like adaptogenic herbs, this is perfect for you.

Spry Natural Xylitol Chewing Gum for Dental Defense is easy to incorporate into your daily routine, and dentists suggest it may help reduce your risk of tooth decay.

Instead of sugar, it contains xylitol, a plant-based fiber that sweetens without hurting your teeth.

Chewing this gum can dislodge bacteria and food particles from your teeth, while the xylitol also changes the pH in your mouth, further reducing the risk of tooth decay.

This gum is safe for both adults and children, and regular use can lead to better oral health — not to mention better breath!

(Full disclosure: I received a free sample to test out.)

These days, everyone needs an infrared forehead thermometer. A fever can be one of the first signs of a Covid-19 infection. And if you’re nervous about exposure, a normal temperature reading can help provide peace of mind.

This Elepho Thermometer works great, and it’s affordable. It’s also very easy to read the temperature, thanks to the large LCD display. (Full Disclosure: I received a free one to test out.)

The thermometer beeps when it’s ready to read, and you can even read it in the dark.

The product has been clinically tested, and can be used on children and infants as well as adults.