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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

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

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

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...

Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for the good things in life. Gratitude can be felt for many things, including: A...

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

With summer in full swing, you may be still recovering from the end of the school year festivities or in the midst of summer travels....

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Functional Nutrition Approach By Nathan Slinkard, MS, RD, LD, CLT The number one condition I help with is...

Here is the best advice I give patients who tell me they want to be healthy. If you are not : Eating enough of the right foods, Sleeping...

I know we are well into January, but I am always trying to catch my breath from the holidays in the first few weeks of the month. It...

Health can be viewed as a four-legged stool. The four legs are physical activity, optimal nutrition, stress management and sleep. If...

Sometimes the best place to start is to break something into smaller, more simple chunks. This applies to our diet and nutrition. Let's...

This time of year I am always perplexed as to why we are compelled to show gratitude on just one day. One of my good friends told me that...

What is Forest Bathing?! One of my good friends first told me about this one day when we were all traipsing through the woods. (She...

Fall or Autumn is the season of harvest and preparation for the winter ahead. Foods that are abundant in autumn are cozy, comforting,...

This morning, I wanted to revisit one of the most important tenets of health... Food is so important. It is our fuel and sends signals to...

This is one of the most important things you will do during your health and wellness journey, so I wanted to revisit the topic. Stop and...

You've heard us talk about Integrative Medicine, but what does it really mean? Integrative Medicine is an approach that looks at the...

Let's revisit one of the fundamental philosophies of Wellness Made EC... I was reflecting on the past couple of years and thinking about...

Ready or not... summer has arrived! As if you couldn't tell from this heat... but let's talk about how to eat seasonally. What is eating...