Recommendations
Below you will find some of my favorite brands and products for a healthy home and body. I only partner with brands I personally use and believe in, and you can find more info about each below. This is an ongoing project, so check back for updated recommendations over time!
NOTE: You will not find many herb and supplement recommendations below, as I feel these are safest made within a 1:1 conversation based on your health history and goals. I always use professional brands who adhere to third party testing when making herb/supplement recommendations to patients. Schedule an appointment here.
Masha Tea is my sweet sister (and fellow naturopathic doctor!)’s brand. The teas range from farm-direct Japanese black and greens to American-grown organic herbs. I always serve these in-office and patients ask where they can stock up for their homes. “Masha Tea aims to create a fun, thoughtful, and sensual tea culture worldwide.”
Thrive Market delivers organic and non-GMO groceries at a discounted rate. They also offer clean home and personal care products. Use this link to get a free gift (up to $60 value) + 20% off your first order.
Wooden Spoon Herbs is one of my favorite direct-to-consumer herbal companies. The founder, Lauren Haynes, is a skilled herbalist and creative formulator. Her products are uniquely healing and delicious. Use code UMBEL_HEALTH for 15% off your entire purchase.
Removes chlorine, heavy metals & other contaminants from your shower water. I love using this in my 145 year old Brooklyn apartment. Yes, the water pressure is excellent!
Topical castor oil packs are a tried-and-true naturopathic home remedy for GI ailments, pelvic pain, and immune support. Castor oil is viscous and can be messy, so I love the Queen of Thrones packs for making application super easy and clean. Use code LAURENGEYMAN for 10% off.
I have been using and recommending Berkey water filters for years. They’ve recently rebranded to Boroux, but remain the best gravity-fed water filtration system you can get. Unfortunately, tap water often contains microplastic chemicals, herbicides and pesticides, heavy metals, and even medications. It is really important to filter these out, which Boroux does, and confirms with third party testing. Filters last 12,000 gallons before needing replacement. Use this link for 10% off (automatically applied). HSA/FSA eligible.
Primal Kitchen offers pure cooking oils and condiments with trusted ingredients. I love their avocado oil mayo! Use code “UMBEL10” for 10% off.
Living Libations products are formulated in honor of beauty and health. I love this all-in-one cleanser and moisturizer that is safe for all skin types. For individualized skincare recommendations, I often refer my patients to some of New York’s best holistic estheticians!
I love Marie Veronique’s commitment to microbiome health. The ingredients are top quality and this is a great daily retinol for those seeking some extra collagen support for their skin.
Weleda has been making simple, affordable clean skincare products since 1921. I trust all of their products, but the Skin Food specifically has been the best-value thick hand cream I have found for my dry winter skin.
An aluminum-free option that smells good and actually works . The Yuka app gives Ursa Major products excellent ratings.