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Helping Our College-Bound Students Thrive: Guidance from a Parent and Pediatrician
Many years ago, when the first high school graduates from our close friend group prepared to enter college, we started a tradition: a send-off celebration that always ended with “last words of wisdom” from the parents. By chance, all of us had attended the same college, and we shared a fondness for those years of growth and discovery. The advice we gave ranged from dividing chores between roommates to joining clubs, attending performances, and soaking in every bit of what col
Apr 64 min read


Navigating 2026 EWG's Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen: Affordable and Easy Tips for Washing Produce Effectively
Eating fruits and vegetables is incredibly important for a healthy diet, and you shouldn't let worries about pesticide residues stop you, even if organic options seem out of reach! Groceries are expensive enough without beating yourselves up about not always buying organic foods. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) unveils two great lists: the Clean 15 , featuring produce with the least pesticide residues, and the Dirty Dozen , spotlighting those with the most.
Mar 315 min read


How to Eat REAL food
Eating real, whole foods can feel confusing with so many diet trends and packaged products claiming to be healthy. As physicians, we want to make this simple and clear for you. Real food means eating what nature provides without heavy processing or artificial ingredients. It supports your health, energy, and well-being without complicated rules or expensive supplements. Let’s break down what real whole foods are, why they matter, and how you can easily include them in your da
Mar 243 min read


The Dangers of Health Misinformation Online and How to Vet Your Sources Effectively
Health misinformation is everywhere these days, thanks to a mix of things like people losing trust in traditional institutions and healthcare providers, and our natural habit of looking for info that matches what we already think. The internet gives us tons of health info right at our fingertips, but a lot of it isn't accurate or safe. Misinformation spreads fast on social media and through influencers, often causing people to make bad choices. It gets worse because algorithm
Mar 173 min read


Cooking and Eating in Spring
Spring is here! Flowers, pollen and a fresh sense of renewal... let's talk about how to eat seasonally. But first, what is eating...
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Spring Reset
I love spring. For some reason, it motivates me to reassess and reset more than even New Years. I have never been one for New Year's...
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Happy Thanksgiving from Wellness Made EC
Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for the good things in life. Gratitude can be felt for many things, including: A...
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Nutrition 101 - Fiber
Talk of fiber seems to be everywhere these days. We wanted to help you break it down! Fiber is so important! Fiber comes from plant-based...
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Revisiting Sleep
Sleep has become a precious commodity—we love and need it but rarely get enough. Busy schedules, kids, anxiety, and technology can all...
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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