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Caspar Poyck of Consciously Culinary believes we should all relax and enjoy ourselves when indulging in delicious foods. Here's why: Have you ever been on a trip where everything was hurried, stressed and frustrating? You might have gone to the finest restaurant that night and eaten the healthiest...
This summer I was lucky enough to experience the amazing catering of Caspar Poyck of Consciuosly Culinary, while instructing at a Fertile Soul retreat. As a girl diagnosed with gluten intolerance, you can imagine how delighted I was to taste this flourless cake which is nothing short of delighting...
I hear this phrase several times a week. It troubles me because it implies that the baby is unwilling breastfeed. Nothing could be further from the truth. You baby was born to breastfeed! She is hard-wired to seek comfort and nutrition from you breasts. This is, after all, how babies survive! When...
This summer I decided it was time to get a green thumb. So I went to the local nursery and picked out a large pot and some beautiful flowers that the storekeeper assured me would thrive despite my reputation as a former "plant killer". After all, my sister was still reminding me that my bonsai...
Myth: It’s normal to have sore, cracked nipples the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not supposed to hurt! Ever! Think of all the mammals who nurse their babies. Are they grimacing? Are they trying to avoid breastfeeding because of pain? Absolutely not. They look peaceful and...
"My milk has just ‘come in’ and I’m engorged. My breasts are hard and they hurt. What should I do? How long will this last?" Most moms feel some breast fullness or swelling in the early days of breastfeeding. It’s a sign that the breasts are gearing up to feed a hungry baby. This fullness usually...
Preconception care is the ultimate in preventative health care, as growing evidence indicates that the maternal health during preconception and pregnancy largely determines the health of the future child and adult. The health of the male partner is just as vital. Sperm health and adequate numbers...
The flu comes around most winters, and enough Zinc and Vitamin C makes you much less likely to catch it. If you are unlucky enough to get the flu, take to your bed, and keep taking a hefty vitamin and mineral program including plenty of Vitamin C and Zinc. That way it is usually over in a couple...
The term allergy is an adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance which may be a food or other environmental agents such as dust, pollen, foods and chemicals. A classical allergy is used to describe those cases in which the adverse reaction to a substance usually occurs quickly, within an...
Breastfeeding should be pleasant for you and your baby! If either one of you is not having a good time, something is not right. As a new mom, you have instincts to guide you. Your baby has instincts and very strong reflexes to guide him. But neither one of you has ever done this before and, most...
Multi task?! Of course! Especially if it means getting fitness results faster and more effectively! The next time you head out on a stroll, pick up a pair of hand weights, or strap on a weight vest. Think small—maybe 2-4 lbs is all you need to start getting great results. Results including...
The average American comes in contact with over 500 chemicals a day—from toothpaste and shampoo, to fabric softeners and detergents, to the plastic in our food containers and the purifiers in our water... We live in a world where there is a potion or lotion or concoction for virtually everything....
As the founder of FertileFoods.com my intention is to support men and women from the childbearing years all the way to the family dinner table by prioritizing relaxation, pleasure, exercise, healthy foods and high quality nutrient supplementation.