Health products I Use & Recommend

Health is a hobby of mine and I do a lot of research to find the best health products to help improve my life. Give some of these a try to improve your own health.

Supplements / Food

Reishi Mushroom Extract
I think consuming Reishi in some form on a regular basis is a good idea to stay healthy. I used to buy actual reishi mushroom strips and make a tea from it, which was nice, but I got lazy and stopped doing that as much. So now I use this mushroom powder and I think the Real Mushrooms brand works great. Their reishi has a very bitter flavor, which lets you know it is a good product. I use about a 1/2 teaspoon of the powder 5-7 times a week.

Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract
A lot of research has been put into the Turkey Tail mushroom and it has been shown to be great at enhancing the immune system and to ward off things like cancer, colds/flu, and other sicknesses. It is very safe and is a great supplement to take on a regular basis to improve health. When I have extra money to spend I also take the tincture of Turkey Tail as well for additional benefits.

Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea
I love green tea and I use it several times a week, usually just a 1/2 teaspoon of it. I like to seek out tea products that are made in Japan and is organic. Ceremonial Grade is also a big plus. There are several brands I have tried, but I like the Akira Matcha the best so far.

Nordic Naturals, Omega-3 Fish Oil
My research has lead me to believe that this product is one of the best fish oil supplements on the market. This fish oil is processed in Norway and their standards are top tier when it comes to making fish oil. The Carlson brand is a close second when it comes to fish oils. I take 1 teaspoon of this 5 days a week.

Ubiquinol
Ubiquinol is a form of CoQ10, which is a natural substance your body naturally makes, but less of it as you age. There have been a lot of studies done on this substance and has proven to be a very potent overall energy enhancer, which especially improves heart health. It is only recommended for people over the age of 40, or at least 30. I'm currently using the Healthy Origins brand and take the 100mg pill 5-7 days a week.

NO FUN JO DECAF: 12 oz, Organic Decaf Coffee
I like this decaf coffee a lot. I make my coffee with 2 TBS of regular coffee beans and 6 TBS of decaf coffee beans, blend it up and put it in a Cold Brew in the fridge for 1-2 days before I drink it over the course of a few days. Cold brewing coffee is healthier because it is more alkaline and less acidic than hot brewed. This makes it healthier for your teeth, stomach and overall health. Using a higher ratio of decaf to regular helps to lower the caffeine content while still supplying me with just the amount I want.

Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
I like to have coconut oil on hand for various reasons. Mostly for skin moisturizer, hair/scalp health, hand washing, etc. I try not to consume to much of it orally because I am trying to cut back on consuming oils for better heart health.

Viva Naturals Pycnogenol
This is essentially a potent version of red pine bark extract. I take a 100mg pill 6 days a week for overall health, especially heart health. This is a bit expensive and I have been experimenting with cheaper sources such as BulkSupplements Pure Pine Bark Extract Powder, which also seems to work very well, it might actually be better.

Resveratrol Supplement
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant for immune and heart health. I have been taking 1 pill of this 5-6 days a week. I also consume a few glasses of pinot noir (red wine) on the weekends which also contain some Resveratrol, and I do not use this supplement around the day I drink red wine.

Ceylon Cinnamon
There are two main types of cinnamons, Ceylon and Cassia. Cassia is the most well known and used/sold everywhere. But Cassia in larger amounts can cause liver damage due to high amounts of Coumarin. Ceylon has all the health benefits of Cassia but without too much of the deadly compound Coumarin. Ceylon Cinnamon is great for controlling blood sugar and I like to use this on higher carb meals like oatmeal and sweet potatoes to help enhance flavor and control blood sugar.

Cacao Nibs
When im having a craving for chocolate I reach for this. Cacao nibs are generally healthy but should be used in moderation. I don't use this all the time, maybe a TBS a few days a week is all.

Maine Coast Sea Vegetables Dulse Flakes
Dulse Flakes is a seaweed that is a great source of iodine. I take 1-3 teaspoons of this stuff usually every day, on salads or with my natto for good thyroid health. Most people are deficient in iodine as there is not many food sources out there, but seaweeds are the best sources and dulse flakes work great and makes salads taste even better.

High-Potency Vitamin D3
I use this as my Vitamin D supplement. And I only use this on days in which I am unable to obtain sun light. This gets especially used a lot more during the winter months. I take 1 pill of this almost every day during winter.

Kitchen Supplies

Buffalo QCP415 15-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
I recommend only stainless steel pressure cookers and this one is a very good brand with a high rating on Amazon. I use this to steam beans to make fermented Natto or anything else I want to pressure cook.

Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Canning Funnel
I find this is a must have tool when working with glass mason jars. Dumping in spices, herbs and beans into jars makes the process so much easier with this handy tool.

Vesuvio Ceramic Coated Nonstick Frying Pan
This pan is a must! Made in Italy and high quality material, safe and healthy. Great for pan frying, stir fry, cooking anything. I remember doing tons of research into pans and it let me to this beauty.

Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker
I like using this French Press to make my coffee. Quick and easy. UPDATE: I now use Cold Brew to make my coffee so it is healthier and tastier. But this French Press did do the trick for making hot coffee.

Fermenting Supplies

Easy Fermenter Wide Mouth Lid Kit
I use these lids when fermenting vegetables. They give me peace of mind knowing that my fermenting vegetables will not grow mold or anything else I do not want in there. They also reduce my overall work not needing to burp the jars every day

Pickle Packer
I use this to simply help make my fermented vegetables. A great tool for packing down the veggies so they ferment better. I used to use my hands, but this tool made things a lot easier on me.

Temperature Controller
I use this when fermenting natto, since natto requires around 100 degrees fahrenheit when fermenting and this device keeps it there.

Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter
This is the heat source I use when fermenting natto.

Random Health Products I Use

Redmond Earthpaste
I use this as my day to day tooth paste. No fluoride and no other chemicals, just pure natural toothpaste.

Blue Blocker Glasses
Most people are starting to become aware that if you are exposed to blue light late at night that your body will not produce much melatonin, which will hinder your ability to fall asleep more effectively. Computer monitors and cell phones are the worst in this area. Even though you can use software to block most of the blue light now, I take it a step further with these glasses. There are a lot of other blue light sources that we are exposed to at night and these glasses block all of it. Even opening the fridge at night, you are blasted with a lot of blue light. So I recommend wearing these about an hour or so before going to sleep every day, I think it is a very healthy habit to get into.

Ankle Brace
Have you ever sprained your ankle when doing cardio? Well I have many times, until I eventually got smart enough to start wearing an ankle brace before doing my cardio workouts. I used to sprain my ankle usually once or twice every year, hindering my ability to do cardio for a few months until my foot healed. There are many ankle braces out there that I have tried and they were all horrible at keeping your ankle from slipping to the sides, but not this product. I have been using this ankle brace now for 2 years and have not sprained my ankle yet and I predict that it simply wont happen with this ankle brace.

Molly's Suds All Natural Laundry Powder
This is the laundry detergent I use on a regular basis, natural with no harmful chemicals, keeps my clothes clean and smelling great.