ThriveWell Pediatrics

22/07/2025

"Struggling with MMR Decision? (You're going to want to save this...")

🤔 Still unsure about the MMR vaccine? You're not alone. Many parents have questions—and that’s okay.

💬 In this video, we walk through common concerns and how to make a choice that feels right for your family.

✅ Evidence-based, judgment-free guidance from a pediatrician who listens and supports your values.

🧑⚕️ Hear both the medical side and the mom perspective.

💡 Save this if you're weighing the pros and cons or need help sorting through all the info out there.

12/07/2025

Appreciating the majestic falls in North Georgia at the unofficial start of the App Trail from Georgia to Maine

19/06/2025

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16/06/2025

Fruits and veggies are essential to a healthy diet. However they’re grown. With prices up on just about everything, what matters most is buying the produce you can access and afford.

We created these lists because of concerns about how dietary pesticide exposure – especially in kids – can impact health over time. But this guide is intended to be a tool, not a rule. It’s a resource to help you make the best choices for your family and your budget.

This year, we looked not just at how much pesticide was on produce, but also how toxic those pesticides are. Our analysis is based on nearly 54,000 USDA samples of 47 fruits and vegetables – all peeled or washed before testing.

🥬 The Dirty Dozen are the fruits and veggies with the highest levels of pesticide residues
🍍 The Clean Fifteen have the lowest – nearly 60% had no detectable pesticide residues
🥦 Everything else tested falls somewhere in between

A few things we want you to know:
🟢 Pesticides are considered safe by the EPA right up until the day that they’re banned or heavily restricted, such as chlorpyrifos and DCPA.

🟢 Washing or peeling your produce isn’t enough to remove all pesticides. But unwashed produce can have even more residues, so it’s a good idea to wash everything before you eat it.

🟢 You don’t have to stick to the fresh produce aisle. Frozen options are often available and more affordable.

🟢 Eat your fruits and vegetables – no matter how they’re grown!

📌 SAVE this post for your next grocery run!

24/04/2025

The Tower Garden in the office excites us all! The new lettuce seedlings matured so quickly and are so delicious! Dr. Sant was able to share lettuce for salads and burgers!! 😋

17/07/2024

🍏 Apeel, a product aimed at extending the shelf life of our fruits and veggies. 🫑🍎🥑Seemingly innocent and even beneficial at first glance, but what lies beneath its surface? 🧐

➡️ Check the slides for more info!

Apeel is a complex blend of mono- and diglycerides, derived from plant oils processed under extreme conditions. But did you know these components contain residues like ethyl acetate, heptane, and even heavy metals? 🧪

The real concern? The lack of research on how these substances affect our gut health and overall well-being. With the rise of ultra-processed foods, the risk of overexposure to these emulsifiers is real and potentially harmful. 🚫

While the FDA has deemed Apeel and its components “generally recognized as safe (GRAS)” how trustworthy is that labeling really? Things that make you go “hmm…” 🤔
Take a look at other ingredients GRAS:
• Dyes
• Partially hydrogenated oils
• Inflammatory seed oils
• Artificial flavors
• Emuslifiers

🚨 Additionally alarming is the possibility of these coatings sealing in pesticides on our produce. And while regulatory bodies have given the green light, the long-term health impacts of these synthetic compounds remain a mystery. 🕵️‍♂️

As Apeel makes its way into the market, it’s a reminder for us to be informed consumers and choose wisely - to prioritize local, organic, and chemical-free foods whenever possible. It’s not just about freshness; it’s about our health and the safety of what we put into our bodies and the bodies of our children. 🌱

For more detailed information and insights, visit [Children’s Health Defense](https://childrenshealthdefense.org/.../gates-foundation.../).
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13/07/2024

🍂🌿 At ThriveWell Pediatrics we believe in helping families around the world nourish children into healthy thriving grownups.

As holistic doctors, we see symptoms as more than just inconveniences; They are your child’s body’s way of telling you something needs attention.

Instead of just masking these symptoms, we believe in digging deeper to find and address the root causes.

By listening to the body and exploring these signs, we can work together to achieve true healing and overall well-being.

REMEMBER, every symptom is a message— let’s decode it together and support your child’s journey to optimal health.

09/07/2024

Red dye and other synthetic food dyes cause chemical changes in the brain. The effects on children can include: ADHD, hyperactivity, migraines, inattentiveness, restlessness, sleeplessness, irritability, and aggression. Depleting minerals like zinc and iron that are important for growth and development! Read the label! Know what we are putting in our body and our kid’s body! #3 thank you for the amazing reminder to READ The Labels!

03/07/2024

Comment to get our natural insect repellent recipe for FREE!!
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Hi! It’s Julie, the assistant from ThriveWell Pediatrics.
Did you know there are some essential oils that bugs HATE? I’ll admit I was skeptical, until I tried ThriveWell Pediatrics natural Insect Repellent spray and it WORKED on our bugs in FLORIDA! And if it works on the ginormous Florida critters I know it’ll work on just about anything!

I’ll be honest, I never thought a homemade spray would work, let alone work WELL, so color me impressed when this stuff performed as well as the chemical laden versions. It’s all I’ve used on myself and the kids this past year, and I feel great knowing it’s natural and I’m not spraying chemicals all over my family.

It’s perfect for taking along on hikes, day trips, to playgrounds, amusement parks, and while traveling (spray your luggage, EEEK!) Yup, I’ve even used it on myself in hotels just in case. You can also use it on school bags and backpacks!! Back to school supply!

19/06/2024

“Juneteenth means so much to me. It represents the freedom that my ancestors fought so tirelessly for. But rather than focusing on the brutalization of my people then and now. I choose to focus on hope. June 19th reminds me that I am the force of power to change this world and to follow in the footsteps of my ancestors to work towards liberation.” —Mariah Cooley

14/06/2024

The TowerGarden has been such an amazing treat for all of us! The sunflower 🌻 grew taller than the garden. New seedlings went in this week. TowerGarden Thursday is a little late… but big week for the garden: 🪴

31/05/2024