The standard advice on staying ‘well’ remains steadfast: eat the rainbow, move your body, actually feel all your feelings so things don’t bottle up. In theory, it works. But in a world that keeps us permanently ‘on’ – at work, with friends, via every screen within reach – this is easier said than done.
These 12 picks are what we reach for when we need to recalibrate: supplements, movement tools and self-care products that ask for only a few minutes. Minutes just for you.
The Yoga Pants You Won’t Want To Take Off
Colombo-based brand Pranamayah takes its name from the Sanskrit term for ‘life’, drawing from Sri Lanka’s yogic traditions for its locally made activewear. These high-waist, breathable, four-way-stretch fabric leggings give you the freedom to move your body as you please. LKR 10,500, Pranamayah
The Daily Dose Of Greens
Your five-a-day (and more), in just one scoop: AG1’s Nutrient Boost powder packs in more than 70 vitamins, minerals, plant compounds and whole-food sourced ingredients. After six weeks of daily doses (along with the Vitamin D supplements included in the subscription bundle), the claims around digestion and energy hold up. £79, AG1
The Hydrator (With Added Benefits)
Good Salt builds on electrolyte hydration with three targeted formulas: Move, with magnesium and vitamin B6 to replace the salts drained during exercise; Focus, with vitamin B12 and Green Tea extract to cut through brain fog; and Chill, which includes L-theanine and ashwagandha to help relax body and mind. This pack allows you to sample all three – Chill, taken nightly, earns its name. £8.99, Good Salt
The Immune Booster
Activist weaves Mānuka honey harvested in Aotearoa, New Zealand – the hometowns of founders Gabrielle and Luke – into all its products. This elixir combines the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of raw Mānuka honey with the likes of elderberry and echinacea for a daily immune-boosting tonic. $40, Activist
The Pilates Socks You’ll Be Wearing Beyond The Studio
Grip socks are standard reformer kit. New brand Pilulu combines high-traction soles with stylish designs that you might even wear elsewhere. Our favourite: these lace bows, for socks that will take you from studio to evening with ease. £17.99, Pilulu
The Lymphatic Drainage Tool
Dry body brushing, a technique rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, stimulates circulation and encourages lymphatic drainage. Our tool of choice: this ‘medium’ body brush from Dr Barbara Sturm. The bristles are a little firmer than your average body brush, for an invigorating sensation with every sweep. €40, Dr Barbara Sturm
The Game-Changing Gut Support
Gut health remains one of the more substantiated wellness priorities. Artah’s Enhanced Synbiotic earns its place in the conversation: 11 live bacterial strains, digestive enzymes and prebiotics derived from cranberry and pomegranate support the gut’s microbiome, aids digestion and works to improve your skin and immune system. It works. £39, Artah
The Fibre Boost
Teffie is a snack with gluten-free ‘supergrain’ teff as its core ingredient, which is packed with prebiotic fibre, zinc and iron. The cinnamon and raisin flavour is a great pre-workout snack – try it blended with nut milk for a quick (and delicious) smoothie. £1.99, Teffie at Healf
The Shot That’s Actually Good For You
A Deeply gut health shot in the morning is one of those rare drinkable supplements that also tastes good. For a start, the texture is closer to a mini smoothie, so it feels more like a treat than a chore. Plus, they’re packed with everything you need to support healthy, natural digestion – including a prebiotic fibre blend and vitamins from algae and spinach. From £36 for 12, Deeply Foods
The Scented Sleep Aid
You might already know New York label Araks for its lingerie and swimwear. Using deadstock silk, it also creates these lavender-filled sleep sachets. Simply place underneath your pillow and let its soft scent do its work. $48, Araks
The Pleasure Enhancer
Australian brand The Department Of Bed Intentions puts sexual pleasure and wellbeing front and centre. This water-based lube is a world first – a microbiome-friendly product infused with prebiotics so as not to disrupt intimate flora. It’s also gluten, sugar, hormone, paraben and plastic-free. AUD $35, The Department Of Bed Intentions
The Mood-Shifting Scent EDP, £38
Scent has the power to shift your mood – even more so when there’s neuroscience behind the blend. Bringing together sandalwood with cumin, cardamon and pink pepper, Vyrao’s Mamajuju is an earthy, spicy fragrance that’s been proven to enhance relaxation by 116%, self-esteem by 67% and memory by 61%. From £38, Vyrao
