Healthy and Inspired Living
Starting a physical activity program after pregnancy provides numerous physical and mental benefits to new mothers, and yoga is an excellent form of exercise for this special time in life. In general, new mothers should wait six weeks after giving birth before starting a fitness program. It is important to get approval from a physician… [Read Full Story]
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a powerful anti-microbial fatty acid that protects the immune system of the fetus and newborn. Pregnant and nursing mothers should eat coconut oil to increase the quality of the womb environment and breast milk. There has been a lot of research lately discussing how the environment of the womb can… [Read Full Story]
Below is a 15 question screening tool to help identify if your child is at high risk for celiac disease. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete and score but can make a lifetime of difference in the health of your child and your family’s quality of life. How accurate is the screening questionnaire?… [Read Full Story]
A few weeks ago I celebrated my very first Father’s Day. The birth of my daughter, Grace, has taught me so many lessons on life and it’s hard to believe she is only five months old! With her being here, she has put some things into perspective when it comes to life, goals and mentalities.… [Read Full Story]
So new mom, you have just welcomed your new bundle of joy into the world and now you want your body back. First, congratulations! Now, here are some tips for you to get on the road to getting your body back. If you haven’t considered exercising, now is a great time to start. First of… [Read Full Story]
When you’ve got children what’s better than being able to play with and keep up with them? Better yet, when you’ve got children what is better than being able to do those things without getting out of breath? Keeping fit is so important; not only for a great body, but also for daily life. For… [Read Full Story]
Ask The Expert is a health & fitness advice column. If you have a question for one of our Fitness Goop experts, please email info@fitnessgoop.com. This question was asked on the topic of naturopathic medicine and fertility. My husband and I want to explore naturopathic medicine (we don’t want to try IVF) as a way… [Read Full Story]
Asthma and allergies are caused by dysregulation and hyperactivity of the immune system. The part of the immune system that becomes overactive is a subset of T cells known as thymus helper 2 lymphocytes, or Th-2 cells. What are T cells? T cells are a type of white blood cell that carry out the functions… [Read Full Story]
“Youth has no age” said Pablo Picasso but it appears media, and society to a certain extent, feels youth is the appearance of youthful skin and hair that is not grey. What a great sadness. As so many seek the ‘elixir of youth’ it is worth highlighting that often it is our daily practices, or… [Read Full Story]
Four years ago I made a promise to myself… I would never again join a gym that required more than a month-to-month commitment. You see, despite all my best intentions, I have a really bad habit of not going to the gym. This became especially apparent to me a few years ago when I joined… [Read Full Story]
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