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THE APOTHECARY
A curated collection of supplements for mental wellness.
THE LIBRARY
Books for insight, healing and growth.
THE RITUAL WELL
Rituals for healthy skin, nourished hair and a grounded mind.
The
Apothecary
A grounded life begins with the ways we choose to nourish and support ourselves.
CalmAid contains a clinically studied oral lavender oil shown to meaningfully reduce persistent worry, restlessness, tension, nervousness, and the physical symptoms of anxiety. It has been studied for generalized anxiety, mixed anxiety and depression, and mild-to-moderate depression; in a large eight-week trial, its antidepressant benefit was similar in magnitude to Zoloft® (sertraline), while also improving daily functioning. It may also support more restful sleep when worry and an overactive mind make it difficult to unwind, and it is generally well tolerated.
Tags: anxiety, depression, generalized anxiety, stress, tension, restlessness, nervousness, low mood, physical anxiety symptoms, sleep support
Multi-Symptom PMS Relief is designed for cyclical mood changes such as irritability, anxiety, low mood, tearfulness, emotional sensitivity, and difficulty concentrating—especially when these symptoms become more intense before a period or occur with PMDD. Chaste tree has the strongest direct evidence in this formula for reducing PMS symptoms and may help some people with PMDD, while vitamin B6 has also shown benefit for overall PMS and premenstrual depressive symptoms; vitamin D, methylfolate, B12, magnesium, CoQ10, and 5-HTP provide additional support for mood, energy, and nervous-system function.
Tags: PMDD, PMS, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depression, low mood, emotional sensitivity, tearfulness, fatigue, brain fog, premenstrual mood changes
Cortisol Manager is designed for the “wired but tired” pattern, feeling tense, mentally overactive, irritable, or unable to settle at night after ongoing stress. Its clinically studied Sensoril® ashwagandha has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and cortisol, while L-theanine, magnolia bark, and phosphatidylserine provide additional support for calm focus, relaxation, restful sleep, and a healthier stress-hormone response. It may be especially helpful for chronic stress, burnout, racing thoughts, stress-related insomnia, and daytime fatigue caused by poor sleep.
Tags: stress, high cortisol, anxiety, burnout, racing thoughts, irritability, feeling wired but tired, insomnia, sleep support, fatigue, emotional regulation, calm focus
A thoughtful, vegan daily multivitamin for teens that combines 25+ vitamins and minerals with methylated B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, vegan omega-3, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and fermented whole foods to help fill nutritional gaps and support steady energy, healthy brain and nervous-system function, digestion, and overall wellbeing. While a multivitamin is not a treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental-health conditions, nourishing the body consistently can be a meaningful part of a teen’s broader wellness routine. Compared with Codeage Teen Multivitamin+ Platinum, this is the simpler, vegan, whole-food–focused option, while Platinum adds citicoline, bacopa, DHA, collagen, bone broth, a higher probiotic count, and liposomal delivery for a more specialized formula.
Tags: Teen Wellness · Nutritional Foundation · Brain & Body Support · Gut–Brain Wellness · Vegan Formula · Daily Wellbeing
Super EPA delivers an EPA-forward blend of omega-3s, the type most consistently associated with improved mood and reduced depressive symptoms. Research also suggests omega-3s may provide modest support for ADHD-related inattention and impulsivity, anxiety, irritability, aggressive behavior, and depressive symptoms associated with bipolar disorder when used alongside standard treatment.
Tags: depression, ADHD, focus, attention, impulsivity, anxiety, irritability, aggression, emotional regulation, bipolar depression, brain health
Daily Calm combines clinically studied ashwagandha, saffron, L-theanine, and GABA to support a calmer stress response and may help with anxiety, irritability, low mood, racing thoughts, and stress-related sleep difficulties. Its saffron component may also support people with OCD: in a small 10-week clinical trial, saffron reduced mild-to-moderate obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors to a similar degree as the SSRI fluvoxamine. Ashwagandha provides additional support for chronic stress and elevated cortisol, while L-theanine promotes a more relaxed, focused state.
Tags: anxiety, OCD, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, depression, stress, high cortisol, irritability, racing thoughts, emotional regulation, focus, sleep support
NAC supports glutathione production and healthier glutamate signaling, with the strongest mental-health evidence for reducing skin picking and hair pulling; research in OCD, depression, bipolar depression, and substance cravings is promising but mixed. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucus-thinning effects also support lung health, while evidence for post-COVID symptoms remains preliminary.
Tags: skin picking, excoriation disorder, hair pulling, trichotillomania, OCD, compulsive behaviors, depression, cravings, inflammation, glutathione, lung health, post-COVID support
A clean, unflavored creatine monohydrate powder that supports cellular energy, strength, exercise performance, lean muscle, and cognitive function making it a practical foundation for both physical resilience and overall wellbeing. Creatine also has promising evidence as an adjunctive supplement for women with major depressive disorder who are taking an SSRI, where it may help improve the antidepressant response. Each serving provides 5 grams of micronized creatine monohydrate, and the product is NSF Certified for Sport.
Tags: Brain & Body Support · Cellular Energy · Strength & Performance · Cognitive Wellness · Mood Support Research · NSF Certified for Sport
Ideal Bowel Support contains LP299V, a clinically studied probiotic strain that supports the gut–brain connection while helping reduce IBS-related bloating, abdominal pain, gas, and the feeling of incomplete emptying. In adults already taking an SSRI for major depression, LP299V improved cognitive performance, including attention, perception, and verbal learning, and reduced kynurenine, a pathway associated with depression and cognitive difficulties. It may be especially helpful for people experiencing depression-related brain fog alongside stress-sensitive digestive symptoms.
Tags: depression, brain fog, focus, attention, memory, IBS, gut-brain support, stress-related digestive symptoms, probiotic
Insomnitol combines melatonin with valerian, passionflower, lemon balm, chamomile, GABA, and L-theanine to help quiet an overactive mind, make it easier to fall asleep, and support better overall sleep quality. Its calming ingredients may be especially helpful when poor sleep is connected to anxiety, stress, racing thoughts, or nighttime restlessness; chamomile and passionflower have also shown anxiety-reducing effects in human clinical trials.
Tags: insomnia, trouble falling asleep, nighttime waking, anxiety, stress, racing thoughts, restlessness, sleep quality, circadian rhythm
Valerian root is best supported for sleep, with research suggesting it may improve sleep quality, sleep duration, and deeper restorative sleep, making it most relevant for insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, nighttime restlessness, and sleep disrupted by stress. A small randomized trial also found improvement in OCD symptoms, suggesting possible support for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, although this finding remains preliminary. Evidence for generalized anxiety is limited, so valerian is better positioned for tension and anxiety-related sleep problems than as a stand-alone treatment for anxiety.
Tags: insomnia, trouble falling asleep, poor sleep quality, nighttime waking, restlessness, stress, anxiety-related sleep problems, OCD, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors
SAMe is a naturally occurring compound involved in methylation and neurotransmitter production, with research suggesting it may support mood, cognitive wellbeing, liver health, and sexual side effects associated with some antidepressants. Because it can feel activating, it is usually taken in the morning and should be used with clinician guidance, particularly alongside psychiatric medications; it should be avoided in people with bipolar disorder because it may trigger mania.
Tags: Mood Support · Brain & Liver Wellness · Methylation Support · Cognitive Wellbeing · Antidepressant Support · Clinician Guided
A comprehensive vegan multivitamin for men that combines 25+ vitamins and minerals with methylated B vitamins, vitamin D3, magnesium, zinc, fermented whole foods, probiotics, and digestive enzymes to help fill nutritional gaps while supporting steady energy, healthy brain and nervous-system function, digestion, immune health, and overall wellbeing. Although it is not a treatment for anxiety, depression, or other mental-health conditions, consistent nutritional support can be a grounding part of a broader wellness routine.
Tags: Men’s Wellness · Nutritional Foundation · Mind–Body Support · Gut–Brain Wellness · Daily Energy · Vegan Formula
A premium daily multivitamin for teens that combines foundational vitamins and minerals with citicoline, bacopa, microalgae DHA, 5 billion CFU of probiotics, digestive enzymes, collagen, and bone broth to support cognitive wellness, steady energy, digestion, and whole-body nourishment during the demands of adolescence. Although it is not a treatment for ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other mental-health conditions, its nutrient-focused formula can complement healthy sleep, nutrition, movement, and appropriate clinical care. Someone may choose Platinum over the fermented formula for its added cognitive-support blend, higher probiotic count, collagen, and liposomal delivery, while the fermented formula may be preferable for someone seeking a vegan option with a broader whole-food and superfood focus.
Tags: Cognitive Wellness · Gut–Brain Support · Teen Nutrition · Daily Foundations · Whole-Body Wellbeing · Premium Formula
A comprehensive vegan multivitamin for women that combines 25+ vitamins and minerals with methylated B vitamins, vitamin D3, magnesium, zinc, probiotics, digestive enzymes, fermented whole foods, and botanicals to support steady energy, healthy brain and nervous-system function, digestion, and overall wellbeing. Although it is not a treatment for anxiety, depression, or other mental-health conditions, consistent nutritional support can be a grounding part of a broader wellness routine.
Tags: Women’s Wellness · Nutritional Foundation · Mind–Body Support · Gut–Brain Wellness · Daily Energy · Vegan Formula
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a naturally occurring fatty-acid compound that supports a balanced inflammatory response and nervous-system comfort, with research suggesting potential benefits for chronic and neuropathic pain, sleep, and quality of life. PEA has also been studied as a supportive option for long COVID symptoms including pain, fatigue, brain fog, and persistent loss of smell, although this research remains preliminary and often uses specialized PEA formulations or PEA combined with luteolin. This simple, gluten-free formula provides 600 mg of PEA per capsule and may be a helpful addition to a clinician-guided mind–body wellness plan.
Tags: Pain & Nerve Support · Long COVID Support · Healthy Inflammatory Response · Nervous-System Comfort · Restful Sleep Support · Mind–Body Wellness
Luteolin is a plant-derived antioxidant flavonoid that supports healthy mast-cell and histamine activity, cognitive function, and a balanced neuroinflammatory response. It can be paired with PEA as part of a clinician-guided long-COVID wellness plan, with research suggesting potential support for persistent brain fog, altered sense of smell, fatigue, and nervous-system inflammation. Early research also suggests possible neuroprotective and mood-supporting benefits, although luteolin is not a replacement for established treatment of depression, anxiety, or other mental-health conditions.
Tags: Long COVID Support · Brain Fog Support · Mast Cell & Histamine Support · Neuroinflammatory Balance · Cognitive Wellness · Antioxidant Support
THE
LIBRARY
The right book can give language to what we feel, perspective on where we’ve been, and courage for where we’re going.
Sick Enough is a compassionate, evidence-based guide to how eating disorders and undernutrition can affect the entire body, even when someone does not appear visibly ill or fit the stereotypical picture of an eating disorder. Through relatable patient stories, clear medical explanations, and practical guidance, Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani helps individuals, families, and clinicians recognize complications, better understand recovery, and challenge the harmful belief that someone must reach a certain weight or severity before deserving care. The expanded second edition also addresses topics such as ARFID, atypical anorexia, weight stigma, neurodiversity, and commonly overlooked physical symptoms.
Tags: eating disorders, anorexia, atypical anorexia, ARFID, bulimia, undernutrition, medical complications, eating disorder recovery, weight stigma, family support
Practicing the Power of Now offers short teachings, meditations, and practical exercises for quieting overwhelming thoughts and returning attention to the present moment. This book helped me through the grief of losing my dogs, and I am sharing it for anyone who feels they have reached rock bottom and needs something steady to help them hold on. It does not ask you to deny your pain—it offers a way to move through it one moment at a time.
Tags: grief, loss, rock bottom, hope, mindfulness, anxiety, overthinking, inner peace, emotional healing, present moment
Is Fred in the Refrigerator? is an honest, hopeful memoir about living with severe OCD and body dysmorphic disorder, hiding frightening intrusive thoughts and rituals, and eventually finding a path toward recovery. Shala Nicely combines personal experience with practical lessons about facing fear, accepting uncertainty, and responding to OCD with greater courage and self-compassion—helping readers feel understood rather than ashamed or alone.
Tags: OCD, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, body dysmorphic disorder, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, self-compassion, recovery, memoir
The Ketamine Effect is a practical, approachable guide for anyone considering ketamine treatment or wanting to better understand how it may support healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. The authors explore how trauma and rigid patterns of thinking can keep people feeling stuck, while offering a framework for self-discovery, greater emotional flexibility, and meaningful change—with or without ketamine treatment.
Tags: ketamine therapy, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, emotional healing, neuroplasticity, personal growth, ketamine-assisted therapy, mental health treatment
DBT For Dummies makes dialectical behavior therapy practical and approachable, teaching skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, improving relationships, and responding to difficult situations without making them worse. Written by experienced DBT clinicians, it offers clear strategies in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that may be especially helpful for borderline personality disorder, self-harm urges, impulsivity, anxiety, depression, and relationship instability.
Tags: DBT, borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, self-harm, impulsivity, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, relationship problems
The Body Keeps the Score explains how trauma can remain active in the brain and body, affecting emotions, relationships, trust, sleep, self-control, and the ability to feel safe even after the danger has passed. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk combines research, patient stories, and approaches such as mindfulness, movement, neurofeedback, and body-based therapies to help readers better understand PTSD, childhood trauma, dissociation, hypervigilance, and the many paths toward recovery.
Tags: trauma, PTSD, childhood trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation, hypervigilance, anxiety, emotional regulation, nervous system, trauma recovery
Daring Greatly explores how fear of judgment, shame, perfectionism, and the belief that we are “not enough” can keep us disconnected from ourselves and others. Brené Brown shows how embracing vulnerability can build greater courage, resilience, authenticity, and connection—making this an especially meaningful read for anyone struggling with self-worth, fear of failure, or difficulty opening up in relationships.
Tags: vulnerability, shame, perfectionism, self-worth, fear of failure, courage, authenticity, resilience, relationships, personal growth
Dream Theatres of the Soul is a practical guide to understanding dreams through a Jungian lens, helping readers explore recurring symbols, hidden emotions, and the deeper parts of themselves that may be seeking attention. Jean Benedict Raffa uses the metaphor of dreams as a theatre to make dream interpretation approachable, with exercises designed to support emotional growth, self-discovery, intuition, and a more balanced connection with the feminine aspects of the psyche.
Tags: dream interpretation, Jungian psychology, self-discovery, emotional healing, intuition, feminine psychology, spirituality, personal growth, unconscious mind
The Hormone Cure helps women understand how hormone changes may contribute to mood swings, anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, weight changes, and reduced sex drive, particularly during PMS, perimenopause, and menopause. Dr. Sara Gottfried offers a step-by-step approach using nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplements, herbal therapies, and a discussion of bioidentical hormones to help readers better understand their symptoms and advocate for more individualized care.
Tags: hormone balance, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, mood swings, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, brain fog, low libido, women’s health
The
Ritual Well
Healthy skin, nourished hair, grounded mind, because caring for yourself can begin with the rituals you practice every day.
A fresh, grounding daily cleanse with kale and green tea that gently washes away makeup, sunscreen, and the day—leaving skin feeling clean, balanced, and refreshed.
Use: Cleanse face every morning and every evening
A refreshing vitamin C and peptide eye gel that hydrates and brightens the delicate under-eye area, helping tired eyes feel smoother, calmer, and more awake.
Use: Gently pat a pea-sized amount beneath the eyes, around the outer corners, and along the brow bone each morning and evening
A gentle enzyme-and-poppy-seed polish that lifts away dull surface buildup and smooths uneven texture, leaving skin feeling fresh, soft, and renewed.
Use: Massage gently over wet skin for up to two minutes, rinse thoroughly, and use one to three times per week
A lightweight, fragrance-free scalp serum with caffeine, peptides, niacinamide, and botanical extracts that nurtures the scalp while helping hair look fuller, stronger, and more resilient over time.
Use: Daily on wet or dry hair by dividing it into four sections, applying one pipette directly to the scalp in each section, massaging gently for about five minutes, and leaving it in without rinsing.
A lightweight, alcohol-free volumizing foam with bamboo extract that adds soft, lasting body and fullness without leaving hair stiff, sticky, or weighed down.
Use: Apply two to three pumps to each section of damp or dry hair, smooth from roots to ends, comb through evenly, then blow-dry or air-dry and style as desired.
A lightweight, calming cleansing oil with centella that gently melts away makeup, sunscreen, and the day leaving skin feeling clean, soft, and comfortably balanced.
Use: Use at end of day before washing face with face wash
A rich, fragrance-free peptide moisturizer with reishi mushroom and barrier-supporting lipids that comforts dry, sensitive skin and leaves it feeling soft, calm, and deeply hydrated.
Use: Apply a small amount to clean skin morning and evening, gently smoothing it over the face and neck after toner
A clarifying nighttime serum that pairs a gentle retinoid with salicylic and lactic acids to refine pores, smooth uneven texture, and restore balance to oily, blemish-prone skin.
Use: Each night after toner, apply a thin layer to clean, completely dry skin every evening evening, avoiding the eye area; allow it to absorb before moisturizer. Avoid during pregnancy.
A gentle, color-safe shampoo and lightweight conditioner duo that cleanses without leaving heavy residue, helping hair feel fresh, soft, and naturally full of movement.
Use: Massage a coin-sized amount of shampoo into wet hair and rinse, then apply a small amount of conditioner from about two inches below the scalp through the ends and rinse thoroughly.
A gentle sonic dermaplaning tool that lifts away dull surface buildup and peach fuzz, leaving skin feeling smooth, refreshed, and beautifully prepared for skincare and makeup.
Use: Once weekly, after cleansing, insert a fresh edge, hold the skin taut, and glide the device at a 45-degree angle using short, feathery strokes, avoiding the eyelids, lips, nose, and active breakouts.
A calming botanical toner with lavender, chamomile, and green tea that refreshes and rebalances the skin, while lavender’s naturally antibacterial properties bring a gently purifying touch to your daily ritual.
Use: Spray onto cotton pad and apply to entire face twice a day after cleansing
A sheer, fragrance-free mineral SPF 30 that blends comfortably into the skin with a soft, pore-blurring finish creating a calm, protected canvas with or without makeup.
Use: Apply generously to the face, neck, and other exposed areas as the final step of your morning skincare routine
A silky, tone-adapting mineral SPF 68 compact that provides a soft hint of color while protecting against UVA and UVB rays and creating a smooth, naturally polished finish.
Use: Using the included sponge or a makeup brush, press and blend generously over the face and neck after moisturizer every morning
A weightless leave-in conditioning mist that detangles, smooths frizz, and restores soft, glossy movement without weighing hair down.
Use: Spray evenly through clean, damp hair, comb through to distribute, and style as usual without rinsing.
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