Doug's Picks
Doug's Favorite Things
Healing is a journey — and having the right support can make all the difference. Here are a few of my favorite tools that I personally use and recommend to my clients.
Your mouth is not a coin slot for pills.— Doug's mentor
While supplements and medications can absolutely be helpful in the right situations, you'll notice a theme below: I'm a huge fan of non-pill solutions. Devices, biofeedback, and lifestyle tools that work with your body's own systems — not just layering more things on top of a problem.
Some of the links below are referral or affiliate links. I only recommend things I personally use or have vetted with my clients — there's no fluff here.
Supplements Made Simple: Fullscript
I partner with Fullscript to give my clients access to high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements — the same brands and formulations I use in my practice.
The supplement industry is largely unregulated. Most retail products contain inferior forms of nutrients, questionable fillers, or dosages that don't match the label. Everything in my Fullscript dispensary has been handpicked to support hormone balance, energy, gut health, and more.
- Practitioner-grade quality — not what you find at the grocery store
- Third-party tested for purity and potency
- 20–35% off retail — just for my clients
- Sign up and get 10% off your first order!
Why Practitioner-Grade?
- Higher bioavailability forms
- No fillers or binders
- Third-party tested
- Therapeutic dosages
- Free shipping on qualifying orders
Reset Your Nervous System: Apollo Neuro
The Apollo Neuro wearable uses gentle vibrations to help train your nervous system to respond better to stress. I recommend it often — especially for women navigating hormone changes and chronic stress.
I personally use it and love how calming and grounding it feels. What I love most? It's not a pill, has no side effects, and requires zero effort. Simply wear the device — that's it.
The Apollo works by activating your parasympathetic nervous system — your "rest and digest" mode — helping your body get out of the chronic stress response that drives so many health problems.
Apollo Neuro Benefits
- Reduces stress & anxiety
- Improves sleep quality
- Sharpens focus & clarity
- Boosts recovery
- No pills · No side effects
- Wearable on wrist or ankle
Heart-Focused Healing: HeartMath
HeartMath offers biofeedback tools that help you build resilience, manage stress, and balance your emotions — all while giving you real-time feedback so you know it's working.
Ever wonder if you're meditating "correctly"? HeartMath takes the guesswork out of it and gamifies the process. Having your body, mind, and heart in sync is a key pillar of stress resilience — and HeartMath makes that measurable and achievable.
Consistent use is key, but I've personally noticed a real bump in my Heart Rate Variability (HRV) since using it. Plus the whole family can benefit — even our 7-year-old wants to do HeartMath before bed!
Taking It to the Next Level: TruVaga
TruVaga is a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) designed for home use. It pairs with your smartphone to run a simple 2-minute session. Direct VNS accelerates the shift from sympathetic (fight-or-flight) to parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) — faster than exercises alone.
I've had the privilege of learning directly from the co-founder, Dr. Peter Staats, and the author of Activating Your Vagus Nerve, Dr. Navaz Habib — and I've personally experimented with the device myself.
🏥 Same Technology as an FDA-Approved Device
TruVaga uses the same technology as Gammacore — an FDA-approved medical device for migraines. The company recommends using TruVaga on the side of the headache during a migraine (2 sessions in a row) to actually treat it. No pill needed.
While strategies like gargling or cold therapy are great long-term tools, TruVaga can speed things up. There are essentially no side effects — the only contraindication is a pacemaker due to a theoretical risk.
Two Versions Available:
350 sessions, then stops. A great entry point to try the technology.
Hansen350
$20 off
Unlimited sessions — the one Doug personally recommends for long-term use.
HansenPlus
$30 off
Use code HansenPlus ($30 off Plus) or Hansen350 ($20 off 350) at checkout.
Why Vagal Nerve Stimulation?
- Reduces chronic stress response
- Supports migraine relief
- Improves HRV over time
- No subscription needed
- Same tech as FDA-approved Gammacore
Want Personalized Guidance?
Not sure which tools are right for you?
Every client is different. During a consultation, we can discuss which of these tools might actually move the needle for your specific situation — no guesswork.
Affiliate & Referral Disclosure
Some links on this page are referral or affiliate links. This means I may receive a small commission or benefit if you purchase through them — at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use or have carefully vetted. These are not paid placements; they're genuine recommendations based on real experience.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always discuss new supplements or devices with your healthcare provider before use.