Gwyneth Paltrow's Wild Wellness Adventures: From Jade Eggs to Goat Milk Cleanses
Gwyneth Paltrow's Wellness Empire: The Good, the Bad, and the Utterly Bizarre
Gwyneth Paltrow is a woman of many talents - actress, mom, wife, and founder of her wildly popular wellness brand Goop. With a net worth estimated to be in the hundreds of millions, it's no wonder she's made headlines for some of the most out-there health "tips" and products on the market.
But behind the scenes of Paltrow's gleaming wellness empire lies a tangled web of controversy, lawsuits, and utter bewilderment. In this article, we'll delve into the juiciest bits of Goop's history - from vaginal jade eggs to coffee enemas, and everything in between.
The Vaginal Jade Eggs That Almost Caused a Commotion
Remember those vaginal jade eggs that Paltrow began selling on Goop back in 2017? Yeah, they were supposed to balance hormones, prevent uterine prolapse, and regulate periods. Sounds too good to be true, right?
Well, it turns out that wasn't exactly the case. According to ABC News, the advertising promised a lot of benefits - but what did science say? Not much.
In 2018, the California Food, Drug, and Medical Device Task Force filed a complaint against Goop for making "misleading claims." And just like that, Paltrow settled with them for $145,000. The jade eggs were promptly removed from the website... until they came back online years later as a tool for Kegel exercises.
The Eight-Day Goat's Milk Cleanse That Left Everyone Scratching Their Heads
In 2017, Paltrow revealed to Women's Health that she had completed an eight-day goat's milk cleanse to get rid of parasites. Yep, you read that right - goat's milk. For over a week.
Parasites, as we know, can be caused by certain foods like unpasteurized milk (per Cleveland Clinic). But let's be real, what's the likelihood that Paltrow actually had a parasitic infestation?
Canadian gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter took to her website to pen a scathing blog post about Paltrow's claim, calling it "stupid" and "dangerous." Ouch.
The Bee Sting Therapy That'll Make You Go Hmmm
In 2016, Paltrow revealed that she had voluntarily tried bee sting therapy (apitherapy) to get rid of scarring. Thousands of years old, you ask? Apparently so!
According to Harper's Bazaar, the therapy is supposed to help heal your skin or old injuries due to the anti-inflammatory properties found in bee venom. Paltrow even wrote blog posts touting the treatment on Goop.
But let's not forget the Spanish woman who passed away in 2018 after developing an allergic reaction to apitherapy. Yeah, it gets real serious, folks.
The $120 Bio-Frequency Healing Stickers That NASA Refused
In 2017, Goop sold bio-frequency healing stickers for a whopping $120. These magical little patches were supposed to "rebalance the energy frequency in our bodies." Sounds like voodoo, doesn't it?
The brand claimed that the product was made with the same material as NASA spacesuits - but when NASA caught wind of this, they refuted claims that their spacesuits were made of any such material. Who knew?
The At-Home Coffee Enema That'll Make You Go "Huh?"
In 2018, Goop's beauty and wellness detox guide included a $135 At-Home Coffee Enema Implant O-Rama System - recommended only for those who "knew what they were doing." Yeah, we're talking about injecting brewed coffee into your colon via the rectum.
Many claim relief from constipation as a result, but others report intestinal and liver detoxification and a boost to their immune system. Sounds like witchcraft, if you ask us!
So there you have it - the wild, wacky, and sometimes downright bizarre world of Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop. Love her or hate her, one thing is for sure: this wellness mogul knows how to make headlines.