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For Dry, Frizzy Hair
Shu Uemura Urban Moisture Deep Hydration Shampoo
Writer Raki Swanson — who has thick, curly, naturally dry hair — was skeptical of this shampoo at first but says it immediately won her over: “It feels like you’re washing your hair with melted butter, and then it lathers like a dream,” she says.
For a Self-Care Skin-Care Duo
Uncommon Beauty Face Oil and Gua Sha Set
This skin-care duo pairs a CBD-infused face oil with a stainless steel gua sha — a flat massage tool traditionally used to scrape the skin and boost circulation and lymphatic drainage. Health writer Mary Sauer praises the oil as “so hydrating” and says that including a gua sha tool with the oil makes the set a thoughtful, ready-to-gift bundle for the self-care lover.
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For Sensitive and Dry Skin
La Roche-Posay Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Body and Face Wash
This cleanser is made with gentle ingredients like niacinamide and shea butter, which help soothe irritation and reinforce the skin barrier. Designed for the face and body, the foam cleanses without stripping moisture. Editor Ashley Ziegler uses this daily and calls the wash one of the “best additions” to her skin-care routine.
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For Psoriasis and Lupus Skin Flares
Avatara Kombucha Simple Shield Face Sunscreen
For people with autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus, dry and irritated skin can be a persistent issue.
Dr. Younggren calls out skin care — including hypoallergenic lotions — as a practical way to support comfort during flares.
After using this product, Swanson noted that the moisturizer absorbed quickly, left skin soft, and didn’t cause any breakouts — “this is saying something,” Swanson emphasizes, given her experience with reactive skin.
For Combatting Sjögren Syndrome’s Dry Lips
Thistle Farms Lip Balm Trio
This organic lip balm trio from Thistle Farms may help alleviate the dryness associated with many autoimmune conditions. Each balm is made with organic shea butter and sweet almond oil to nourish lips. Writer Olivia Campbell calls it “the best lip balm I’ve ever tried, hands down,” praising its consistency, long wear, and short, clean ingredient list.
For Skin and Relaxation Support
Buzz & Blossom Wellness Gift Set
Autoimmune conditions like lupus and psoriasis often cause dry, irritated skin, making gentle care especially valuable, Younggren emphasizes. The Buzz & Blossom Wellness Gift Set includes products made with beeswax, honey, and royal jelly — ingredients known for their soothing, hydrating benefits. Writer Nicole Bonaccorso enjoyed the mix of items. “Everything in this gift basket is great!” she raves. “I mean, heel balm? Never heard of it, but I love it!” She adds it’s the kind of ready-to-give set that works when you’re not sure what to buy.
For Sjögren’s Dry Mouth Relief
Goldswarm Signature Honey Set
Autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome can cause persistent dryness in the mouth and throat, says Younggren. Honey may help soothe inflamed or damaged glands. This wild honey from West Africa stands out for its smoky flavor, which is richer than that of typical varieties, notes editorial director Simone Scully. The gift set includes a 12-ounce bottle and handy to-go packets, which Scully praised as “easy to stir into tea without any mess.”
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For Hot and Cold Therapy
Warmies Weighted Heated Sloth
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For High-Tech Circulation
Hyperice Normatec Elite Legs
The Hyperice Normatec Elite Legs deliver air compression designed to increase circulation, reduce swelling, and relieve soreness. The boots use biomimicry-inspired pulse technology to massage the legs with five overlapping zones and seven compression levels.
Scully noticed meaningful relief from end-of-day leg swelling and discomfort. “I have circulation problems in my legs. These really helped,” she says.
For Leg and Foot Circulation
Wellow Compression Socks
Wellow Compression Socks offer a gentle, wearable way to combat autoimmune-related inflammation and swelling. Made from a breathable viscose-from-bamboo blend, Wellow designs are softer and stretchier than traditional compression socks.
Writer Tori Martinet, RD, tried these for us and says she loves Wellow socks for travel and long workdays. “They’re easy on and off,” she says. “I especially like the wide-calf sizes and fun colors.”
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For Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus Flares
Pure Enrichment Pure Relief XL Heating Pad
Heat therapy can ease muscle pain and stiffness, common symptoms of autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, Younggren notes.
The Pure Enrichment Pure Relief XL Heating Pad is larger than most, quickly warms up, and features six heat settings.
Tester Bonaccorso appreciated its size and convenience. “It warms to a nice temperature quickly, and the extension cord is a decent length,” she says. She adds that it’s the kind of practical self-care gift someone may not buy for themselves but will be grateful to have on hand for flares.
For an Arthritis-Friendly Splurge
Rally Orbital Massager
Unlike traditional massage guns that pound muscles with percussion, the Rally Orbital Massager uses a circular motion that feels smoother. It’s an important distinction for people with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia, where inflamed joints and muscles can be especially sensitive. Writer Caroline Lubinsky calls the Rally “much more comfortable and less painful than traditional percussion-based massage guns.” She notes that the massager comes with three attachments, each offering a unique pressure and surface area.
For Joint Pain and Mobility
Lifepro Hovert 3D Vibration Plate
For Tension From Fatigue and Inflammation
Chirp Wheel XR Neck and Headache Roller
Neck and shoulder tension is a common issue for people with autoimmune conditions, often stemming from inflammation, fatigue, or prolonged periods of rest. The Chirp Wheel XR is smaller than a foam roller, making it easy to store or travel with, notes writer Brittany Vargas. “It works well at getting knots and kinks out of the body,” she says.
For Spine and Posture Relief
Sissel Spinefitter
The Sissel Spinefitter is a multitool with 28 interconnected massage balls that help relieve tension and improve flexibility. Designed to gently open vertebral joints through deep pressure, the device provides a fascia massage that can ease stiffness.
Our tester Brittany Scanniello, RD, says that regularly using the Spinefitter has helped with “body awareness, roll-ups, and alignment.”
For Aches and Pains
Seven Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil Spray
This mighty magnesium oil packs 215 milligrams of magnesium chloride per topical application dose, which may help ease muscle soreness and chronic pain.
In her roundup of top magnesium sprays, Sauer found the product soothing and helpful for managing foot, leg, and back pain alongside her regular medications.
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For Light Sensitivity and Sound
Manta SOUND Sleep Mask
The Manta SOUND V2 Sleep Mask combines blackout coverage with ultrathin Bluetooth speakers. The thoughtfully designed mask lets you block light and stream calming soundscapes or guided meditations — no earbuds required.
“This sleep mask is breathable and comfortable,” says editor Katie Tuttle, adding that it’s especially helpful while traveling: “Hotel rooms always seem to have some weirdly bright light, and this blocks it out completely.”
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For a Bedtime Eye Massage
Renpho Eyeris 1 Eye Massager
Air compression, combined with gentle heat, can help relax the eye area and aid in winding down for sleep. The Eyeris 1 is eligible to buy with funds from a flexible spending account or a health savings account, and it features three heat levels (approximately 104 to 113 degrees F), two air-pressure intensities, and six customizable massage modes. The built-in Bluetooth speaker can pair with music, podcasts, and meditations.
“It’s become one of my favorite self-care tools,” Scully says. “I use it whenever I’m stressed, have a headache or sinus infection, or can’t sleep.”
For Sleep Disturbances
Helight Sleep Device
Sleep disturbances are common for people with autoimmune conditions, and practical sleep-support products can make a difference, Younggren notes. The Helight Sleep device emits pure red light that is designed to help promote more restful sleep. Writer SaVanna Shoemaker, RDN, LD, likes the Helight’s size, noting that the product is “small, convenient, and portable.” She says that it’s a smart splurge gift for someone who is curious about red light therapy and noninvasive ways to potentially help improve sleep.
For Migraine and Light Sensitivity
Felix Gray Jemison Blue Light Glasses
Felix Gray’s Jemison glasses help reduce eyestrain during long hours at a screen. The lenses filter high-energy blue light while maintaining clear color perception, making them a thoughtful pick for recipients prone to migraine attacks or light sensitivity.
Scully says she’s noticed fewer headaches since wearing them regularly. “I get migraines a lot and stare at screens all day — these help,” she says.
For Combo Sleep and Anxiety Support
Baloo Weighted Blanket
Baloo’s weighted blanket stands out for what it doesn’t include — no synthetics, polyester, or fillers that can trap heat or irritate sensitive skin.
Named as a top weighted blanket in our 2025 roundup, the Baloo is made from 100 percent cotton, in addition to being breathable, OEKO-TEX certified, and cool to the touch.
For Restful Sleep
SweetNight Twilight Hybrid Mattress
“It’s surprisingly comfy,” tester Campbell says, noting she’s someone who’s picky about mattresses. She recommends it for sleepers who prefer a soft hybrid mattress with a decent amount of give.
For Anxiety and Emotional Fatigue
Headspace Mental Health Coaching
Stress and emotional fatigue can exacerbate autoimmune disease symptoms. Headspace offers text-based mental health coaching, blending mindfulness with evidence-based techniques, to help you navigate tough emotions.
In her review of the service, writer Emily P.G. Erickson lauds Headspace’s mental health coaching for its affordable, adaptive approach.
“For roughly the same price per session as one insurance copay, you get useful, actionable advice on how to tweak your mental health, and short, text-based sessions are easy to fit into a full life,” Erickson writes.
For Stress Relief and Positivity
Papier Quilted Daydreams Gratitude Journal
In our 2025 best self-care journals article, writer and therapist Julia Childs Heyl, MSW, names the Papier Quilted Daydreams Gratitude Journal as a top pick.
With daily prompts for reflection and gratitude, the journal also weaves in affirmations — a feature Heyl values for their ability to reinforce positivity.
For Stress and Sleep Support
Traditional Medicinals De-Stress and Rest Travel Kit
The De-Stress and Rest Travel Kit includes six thoughtfully blended teas, each tailored to a different need, such as calming nerves, supporting sleep, and even winding down after social events.
Tester Sauer praises both the contents and presentation, noting, “The teas were lovely, and the presentation was spot-on.”
For High-Tech Stress Relief
Truvaga Plus Handheld Vagus Nerve Stimulator
The Truvaga Plus’s sleek design and science-backed concept make it an intriguing (if pricey) self-care gift for stressed-out folks.
For Scent Sensitivity
Living Good Beeswax Candles
Made from 100 percent pure beeswax and scented only with pure essential oils, these clean-burning candles are a thoughtful option for people who are sensitive to strong or synthetic scents. The brand tests every candle in a lab and reports very low soot and emissions.
“The scents are mild and relaxing, and the jars are thick, heavy glass you can reuse or refill,” Scully says.
For Autoimmune-Friendly Relaxation
Midnight Embers Candle Co. Whispering Pines Candle
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For Elevated Lounging
Cozy Earth Women’s Brushed Bamboo Mock Neck and Jogger Set
Autoimmune symptoms like fatigue and temperature swings can make getting dressed feel like a project. This brushed bamboo mock neck and jogger set strikes a rare balance: cozy without being heavy, and polished enough to wear out of the house.
I’ve been hunting for sweats I can wear at my work-from-home desk and to the grocery store afterward, while still looking put together — and I’ve finally found them. I rocked this set throughout the unpredictable fall weather in Austin, Texas, where mornings can feel chilly and afternoons can spike into the 80s.
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For Breathable Warmth
Bedsure GentleSoft Bubble Faux Fur Blanket
The Bedsure GentleSoft Faux Fur Blanket is plush without the heaviness of traditional faux fur throws. Writer Marisa Olsen loves the balance of warmth and weight. “It’s big enough to cover me on the couch or layer on my bed, but not oversized or too heavy,” she says. “Both sides feel so soft, and it’s perfect for cozying up with Netflix.” She describes the blanket’s skinfeel as a mix of silk and velvet.
For Drafty Houses
Vornado VHeat Vintage Space Heater
For Overheating
CIVPOWER Portable Bladeless Neck Fan
For Cold-Induced Flares
Saatva Waffle Knit Blanket
For Cozy Feet
Bombas Women’s Sunday Slippers
Tester Ziegler calls these “the best slippers I’ve ever had.” It’s easy to see why: The Bombas Sunday Slippers are warm without overheating, featuring a faux sherpa upper and lining plus a cushy memory foam footbed that molds to your feet.
The slippers are cozy, breathable, and can provide relief and comfort on flare days.
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For Healthy, Arthritis-Friendly Meal Prep
OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Tabletop Spiralizer
The OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Tabletop Spiralizer makes it simpler to add fiber-rich vegetables to healthy meals. Three stainless steel blades create spaghetti, fettuccine, or ribbon cuts, so you can customize textures for sensitive digestion or blood sugar–friendly meals.
Martinet, a registered dietitian, says that this was “far and away the best” spiralizer she tried, noting the secure suction, multiple blades, and how well it held up over a year of regular use.
For Muscle, Joint, and Sleep Support
Natural Vitality Calm Magnesium Drink Mix
Magnesium plays a role in muscle and joint health, digestion, and sleep — areas that are often impacted in people with autoimmune conditions, according to Younggren. The Natural Vitality Calm Drink Mix provides a gentle, vegan-friendly way to boost magnesium intake. Writer Jen Sinclair drinks it nightly an hour before bed. “It’s tasty, doesn’t upset my stomach, and helps me fall asleep,” she says.
For Protein and Gut Support
Premier Protein Plus Fiber Powder
Getting enough protein can be difficult for people with autoimmune conditions, especially when fatigue, digestive issues, or medications reduce appetite.
Fiber also supports gut health, which plays a key role in autoimmune disease management, according to Younggren.
This Premier Protein Plus Fiber powder delivers both, with a formula that’s low in carbs and free of added sugar that can blend into shakes.
Sinclair uses it daily. “It tastes delicious and checks two crucial nutritional boxes every day,” she says.
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For Chronic Inflammation Management
‘The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook’ by Linda Tyler
Chronic inflammation is at the core of autoimmune diseases, contributing to pain, fatigue, and flare-ups. The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook offers accessible recipes that help reduce inflammation through whole, plant-based foods.
Scully praises its clear, science-backed guidance. She calls it ”a very helpful tool (and way cheaper than going to see a nutritionist for a custom eating plan).”
For Hydration and Immune Function
Sans Water Purifier
Proper hydration helps manage symptoms, maintain energy levels, and support immune function in people with autoimmune conditions.
The Sans Water Purifier delivers purified water with a professional-grade filtration system and plastic-free construction.
“The Sans purifier has been a game changer for my family,” Scully says. She praises accessibility and its auto-dispensing feature, which keeps the pitcher filled with clean water.
For Safe Hydration on the Go
Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle
Beloved by testers in our best water bottles roundup, the Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle uses an activated carbon block filter to reduce chlorine taste and odor.
Made from BPA-free plastic, the 36-ounce bottle is lightweight, durable, and dishwasher safe. It’s a hydrating gift for recipients managing autoimmune-related fatigue or medication side effects.
For Fatigue and Hydration Balance
Possible Whole Food Electrolytes
Hydration is essential for managing chronic fatigue, inflammation, and medication side effects. Possible’s Whole Food Electrolytes use natural ingredients and plant-based minerals — without added sugars or artificial dyes — to help restore balance and energy.
In testing, Swanson found the mix’s grassy flavor to be an acquired taste, but she says the benefits make it worth it.
For Healthy, Convenient Cooking
Frigidaire 5-in-1 Air Fryer Combo Oven
Mealtime can be even more of a chore when you’re dealing with autoimmune symptoms. This 5-in-1 oven helps simplify meal-making. It can air-fry, bake, reheat, dehydrate, and rotisserie.
“I love how versatile it is, and how it crisped up my chicken skin!” says tester Ysolt Usigan. “It was also very easy to clean, and it cooked evenly.”
She called it the perfect air fryer for novice home cooks since it requires very little know-how to use. “I didn't even read the instructions. The functions were intuitive,” Usigan notes. Plus, we love that it frequently goes on sale for under $150, making it an excellent value.
For a Gluten-Free Snack Solution
Thrive Market Subscription Gift Card
For recipients with autoimmune conditions like celiac disease (or anyone navigating elimination diets), a Thrive Market subscription unlocks access to gluten-free, non-GMO pantry snacks. In her review, Vargas notes, “Thrive Market really excels when it comes to pantry items, especially if you have special dietary needs or are searching for something very specific,” adding that that the site has “banned over 1,000 ingredients from its virtual shelves.” A membership is required to shop, so gifting a trial makes it simple to stock up on safe, label-vetted snack options.
For Anti-Inflammatory Eating
MyBalanceMeals Subscription
MyBalanceMeals offers a dietitian-developed solution with prepared meals tailored to support gluten-free, low-sodium, and anti-inflammatory diets. In her review, Ziegler, a self-described “busy mom,” praises MyBalanceMeals for its balance of ease and nutrition.
“On top of convenience, these meals actually taste good, reheat well, and have nutritional benefits,” she writes.
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Justin Laube, MD
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Justin Laube, MD, is a board-certified integrative and internal medicine physician, a teacher, and a consultant with extensive expertise in integrative health, medical education, and trauma healing.
He graduated with a bachelor's in biology from the University of Wisconsin and a medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. During medical school, he completed a graduate certificate in integrative therapies and healing practices through the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing. He completed his three-year residency training in internal medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles on the primary care track and a two-year fellowship in integrative East-West primary care at the UCLA Health Center for East-West Medicine.
He is currently taking a multiyear personal and professional sabbatical to explore the relationship between childhood trauma, disease, and the processes of healing. He is developing a clinical practice for patients with complex trauma, as well as for others going through significant life transitions. He is working on a book distilling the insights from his sabbatical, teaching, and leading retreats on trauma, integrative health, mindfulness, and well-being for health professionals, students, and the community.
Previously, Dr. Laube was an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA Health Center for East-West Medicine and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where he provided primary care and integrative East-West medical consultations. As part of the faculty, he completed a medical education fellowship and received a certificate in innovation in curriculum design and evaluation. He was the fellowship director at the Center for East-West Medicine and led courses for physician fellows, residents, and medical students.
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Olivia Campbell is the New York Times bestselling author of Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine and Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History. She is a freelance editor at Dotdash Meredith and a freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, New York Magazine, Health, Parents, History, and The Guardian, among other outlets.
Campbell received a journalism degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's in science writing from Johns Hopkins University, where she now acts as a thesis advisor. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers.
Campbell lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and two cats.
Raki Swanson
Tester
Raki Swanson is a Minnesota-based freelance health writer and married mother to two adult children. She has experience covering mental health, fitness, food, and lifestyle topics, as well as significant experience reviewing and testing products for the Marketplace team, including online therapy, fitness gear, and food.
She received a bachelor's degree in applied psychology from St. Cloud University in Minnesota. She has also worked as a business development manager at a Fortune 500 company in Minnesota, and spent several years living in the south of France while growing up, which inspired her love of travel and food.
When she's not writing, you can find her reading, blogging, and enjoying being an empty nester with her husband, two dogs, and tabby cat named Kevin.
Simone Scully
Tester
Simone Scully is the editorial director for service commerce and marketplace content at Everyday Health. She has nearly 15 years of experience as a professional health and science journalist, covering topics such as the psychological impacts of living with chronic conditions, nationwide gaps in menopause healthcare, grief, neonatal loss, and the latest wellness trends over her career. Her byline has been published by over 35 publications, including Healthline, Well+Good, InStyle, Psych Central, Romper, Narratively, Nautilus magazine, and more.
Before joining Everyday Health, Simone was an editorial director of health and parenting commerce and service content at Dotdash Meredith. She oversaw a team of editors and writers that published content across nine different sites, including the Verywells, Parents, Health, and Shape. Prior to this, she also worked as an editor at The Weather Channel's Weather.com, Upworthy, theSkimm, and Business Insider. A project Simone oversaw at Weather.com on the health and environmental impacts of global water shortages won several awards in 2020, including the CMA award for Best Series of Articles, an IAC award, and an Eppy award, among others.
Simone received a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she focused on science and health long-form reporting and photojournalism. Her master's thesis explored the treatment of prolonged grief disorder following a miscarriage or the loss of a child. She was also awarded the John Horgan Award for Critical Science and Health Journalism at graduation.
Born in Minnesota, Simone lived 14 years in France until she graduated high school, then three years in London to get her bachelor's degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She currently lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her husband, son, dog, and cats. When she's not working, you can find her writing fiction or plays, hiking in national parks, or tending to her garden and indoor plants.
Mary Sauer
Tester
Mary Sauer is a freelance health and parenting writer whose work often covers mental health (especially maternal mental health), grief, and caregiving. Her work has been published by the Washington Post, Verywell Mind, Parents, Vice's Tonic, and ARC Poetry Magazine. She's also the managing editor of the upcoming Salt Tooth Press and an MFA student at University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Sauer is a mom of four and lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She enjoys hiking, trying new coffee shops, and shopping at used bookstores. At home, she spends her precious free time reading, rewatching Fleabag, and gardening.
SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD
Tester
SaVanna Shoemaker is a registered dietitian and health writer. As a registered dietitian, SaVanna has worked with pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children, people with chronic kidney disease, and people who are critically ill. She is particularly interested in culinary and functional nutrition for weight loss and female hormone health.
She's currently a contributor for Everyday Health and Yahoo Life, and her work has also appeared in Forbes Vetted, Healthline, Greatist, mindbodygreen, and Bicycling magazine, among other outlets.
SaVanna lives with her husband and three kids in Little Rock, Arkansas. She enjoys cooking, reading, writing fiction, and weightlifting.
Emily P.G. Erickson
Tester
Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer specializing in mental health and parenting. In addition to Everyday Health, she has written for other top websites and publications, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Health, Parents, Verywell Mind, Verywell Family, Romper, and more. She is a professional member of the National Association of Science Writers, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Erickson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and geography and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Her graduate training included a psychotherapy practicum at a community mental health clinic where she provided mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and adults to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and other common concerns.
Erickson previously researched treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She coauthored papers sharing the results of these studies, which were published in the peer-reviewed psychology journals the Journal of Traumatic Stress; Psychological Services; and Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, contributing to the advancement of PTSD patient care.
She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and three sons. To recharge, she loves to create nourishing plant-based meals for her family and walk and run along the Mississippi River with friends.
Ashley Ziegler
Tester
Ashley Ziegler is a full-time writer with extensive experience covering women’s health, babies' and kids' health, mental health, and wellness. Her work has appeared on websites including The Bump, Health, Pregnancy & Newborn, People, Parents, Romper, Scary Mommy, and more.
Before transitioning into her full-time writing career, Ashley worked in the departments of pediatric cardiology and general medicine at Duke University Medical Center, and later at the North Carolina Medical Board. During undergrad, she majored in communications at Purdue University and then earned her master’s degree with a concentration in healthcare management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Ashley lives with her husband and two young daughters in North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking, taking barre classes, and catching up on her favorite podcasts.
Julia Childs Heyl, MSW
Tester
Julia Childs Heyl, MSW, is a California-based clinical social worker and mental health writer. Her writing often focuses on mental health disparities and uses critical race theory as her preferred theoretical framework. She has been published by Verywell Mind, Health, Parents, Shape, Yahoo, and more.
In her clinical work, Julia specializes in treating people of color experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma through depth therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) trauma therapy. Identifying as a holistic-minded clinician, Julia views mental health as a relationship between the soul, self, and systemic structures in our lives. Her formative training includes developing mental health programming specifically for Black survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and conducting research on generational trauma within the Black community.
Caroline Lubinsky
Tester
Caroline holds a CF-L1 and is a former NCAA D1 women's college soccer player. She has been powerlifting for over a decade. Previously, Caroline led cardio content for Garage Gym Reviews and is a subject matter expert on treadmills, rowing machines, ellipticals, and stationary bikes.
You can find her byline in various publications, including Forbes, US News & World Report, Men's Health, Women's Health, Reader's Digest, Active, and others.
Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy, MSW, CSW
Tester
Bailee Boggess McCoy, MSW, CSW, is a Kentucky-based writer, consultant, and mental health therapist. She specializes in health and wellness content and has clinical expertise in women's mental health, adoption, complex trauma, and identity development. Her work has been featured in Parade magazine and the quarterly issues of Fostering Families Today, as well as Live Science, Career Cloud, and other outlets.
She also has a background in clinical research, geriatrics, and neuropsychology-neurolinguistics. Her scientific research has been presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders.
Across her clinical and content-creating work, she finds joy in helping people find their voices and tell their stories. When she’s not writing or researching, she enjoys playing with her dog, reading, and traveling with her husband. She’s also a true crime enthusiast and a passionate creative.
Jen Sinclair
Tester
Jen Sinclair Is a freelance health and wellness writer who has spent the last two years writing feature articles and reviews of mental health and medical services and products. Her work has been published by Verywell Mind, Verywell Health, Health, and Parents. Prior to this, she worked for six years as a copywriter and blog writer for several legal and healthcare businesses, and as a paralegal for 15 years.
Jen currently lives with her husband and children in St. Augustine, Florida, where she enjoys spending time outdoors paddling waterways, driving around with the top off her Jeep, or trekking around with her writer hiker pals.
Brittany Scanniello, RD
Tester
Brittany Scanniello is a freelance writer, registered dietitian-nutritionist, and owner of Eat Simply Nutrition, a Colorado-based integrative nutrition company and private practice.
As a lifelong and collegiate athlete, Brittany has always kept fitness and nutrition a top priority. Her expertise lies in pediatrics, sports, and functional nutrition, though she is experienced in all nutrition-related matters. She strongly believes that food has the power to reduce the risk of chronic disease and help people feel energized so she works hard to make nutrition information accessible and easy to understand for all.
Brittany received her undergraduate degree in human nutrition and dietetics from University of North Carolina in Greensboro. She also completed a dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.
As a freelance nutrition and fitness writer, her work has been published in Eat This Not That, PopSugar, and other outlets. She is the author of The Complete Macro Cookbook.
When Brittany is not counseling clients or writing, she enjoys working on her family's farm, golfing, playing with her three kids, and baking.
Nicole Bonaccorso
Tester
Nicole Bonaccorso is a writer and editor with more than 12 years of journalism experience. She has been writing for Everyday Health since 2025, and has also been published on NBCNews.com, Treehugger, Verywell, Mashable, and Upworthy, among other publications.
Nicole was also a senior editor at Weather.com for more than 11 years, covering everything from weather and climate change to health, science, and travel.
In addition to writing, Nicole has also found a passion in helping new parents reach their breastfeeding goals and is working towards becoming a certified breastfeeding specialist.
In her free time, Nicole enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors with her two young sons, husband, and dog.
Brittany Vargas
Tester
Brittany Elyse Vargas has been a professional writer and journalist for over a decade and has been exploring topics around mental health, mind-body medicine, health, wellness, and psycho-spiritual development for the past 20 years.
As a trauma-informed health journalist, she is a regular contributor to Everyday Health, Medscape and Verywell Mind. Her byline has also appeared in Yahoo Life, Shape, Integrative Practitioner, Business Insider, and BBC Travel, among others.
Brittany is also a certified Reiki Master who has been practicing since 2010.
She received her bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a proud Californian. In her spare time, she loves practicing yoga, dancing, hiking, and traveling.
Olivia Campbell
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Olivia Campbell is the New York Times bestselling author of Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine and Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History. She is a freelance editor at Dotdash Meredith and a freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, New York Magazine, Health, Parents, History, and The Guardian, among other outlets.
Campbell received a journalism degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's in science writing from Johns Hopkins University, where she now acts as a thesis advisor. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers.
Campbell lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and two cats.
Maria Cristina Lalonde
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Ysolt Usigan
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Ysolt Usigan is a veteran writer, editor, and commerce journalist with more than a decade of experience creating lifestyle, health, wellness, and shopping content for brands including BestProducts.com, Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, WhatToExpect, SheKnows, and RetailMeNot.
Ysolt specializes in product testing and reviews, shopping guides, and service journalism that help readers make smart, confident choices.