Dear Wholistic Community, I don’t remember the last time I sat down to write at a time of such widespread uncertainty. To get past the SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) global pandemic, we find ourselves stuck with some rather lousy choices. But there is one...
A Plea for Mutual Respect & Understanding in the Time of COVID-19
by DAVID BERGER, MD, FAAP As our nation surpassed 100,000 deaths related to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), I have been reflecting on how things have unfolded over the past few months. When we look back on this tragic time, it will likely become apparent...
Dr. David’s Corner: Standing In Solidarity to Combat Systemic Racism
by David Berger, MD, FAAP Dear Wholistic Community, It is very telling that as we relaunch our newsletter, Our Wholistic Planet, we feel the need to start off with a topic other than the global COVID-19 pandemic plaguing our communities. Our country is in a state of...
COVID-19 Considerations: A Deeper Dive into Elderberry and Ibuprofen
Dear Friends, Nothing brings us greater pleasure than providing support and education to confront the fear and uncertainty that we all face together in times like this. Our recommendations always take into account a combination of clinical research, a consensus of...
Elderberry, Ibuprofen, and COVID-19
Hi Wholistic Family, As information trickles out about what treatments are safe if a person has suspected symptoms or a positive test for COVID-19, we are receiving frequent questions about elderberry and ibuprofen. We are privy to what various news sites and social...
COVID-19 BLOG UPDATE (March 13, 2020)
Dear Friends, As we all continue to be exposed to news of a new strain of virus (COVID-19) spreading around the globe and within our own borders, it’s completely expected and natural to experience fear, uncertainty, and even anger. We want to assure you that we are...
Dr. David Addresses Concerns About Coronavirus
In this video Dr. David addresses concerns about coronavirus and gives general advice for staying safe, including boosting the immune system for preventative purposes and for treating illness. https://youtu.be/0T1_IU7RrgU
Cannabis News Florida – Wholistic ReLeaf: Empowering Families and Patients to Choose the Best Treatment Approach
* Click here to read the article. * Dr. David and Wholistic ReLeaf are the feature story in the September issue of Florida Cannabis News, where they highlight what sets Wholistic ReLeaf apart from other medical cannabis clinics! * Click here to read the article....
Florida Vaccine Exemptions… Are They Going Away?
Many in our Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care community have heard about the recently introduced Florida Senate Bill (SB64), which calls for an elimination of religious exemptions and requires all medical exemptions to be reviewed by a panel of physicians to...
Medical Cannabis, Autism, and the Transformation of Medicine
In 1987, during my freshman year at Lehigh University, our first English assignment was to write a letter to an elected official advocating for a controversial issue of our choosing. I decided to write my United States Congressman to express why I believed marijuana...