Wellness Made EC

Every day, we're surrounded by all sorts of stuff in our environment that can impact our health. These things, usually invisible and hard to avoid, add up to what experts call a toxic load—basically, the total amount of toxins hanging out in our bodies at any time. Knowing about toxic load helps us live our lives to the fullest without freaking out, while also making smart choices to cut down on extra exposure. Person under umbrella protecting from toxins What Is Toxic Load?

Summer has arrived! As if you couldn't tell from this heat... but let's talk about how to eat seasonally. What is eating seasonally? I posted this a few years ago, but thought it was well worth reposting. Eating seasonally means eating the fruits and vegetables that naturally grow during specific times or seasons of the year. They taste better and are also more nutritious. We’re always excited for summer produce and all the in-season options we have. Summer produce is great w

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