by DAVID BERGER, MD, FAAP Thanks to everyone who was pleased to hear I did well with the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and who sent prayers that my second dose would go as equally smoothly. I feel honored to be part of our Wholistic community, and have...
Why I Decided to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
by DAVID BERGER, MD, FAAP The Importance of Transparency I always aspire towards transparency, and ask the same of others. For example, I want the government and Big Pharma to be transparent about information regarding COVID-19 and the vaccines being utilized to fight...
COVID Prevention, Masks, and the Danish Study
by DAVID BERGER, MD, FAAP There has been much discussion on social media about a recent mask study performed by a team of cardiologists in Denmark (https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M20-6817). Details about the study: 6,000 individuals were included...
Dr. David’s Corner: Why Rushing A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be a Disaster
by DAVID BERGER, MD, FAAP People who know my philosophy on vaccines know that I am a firm believer in informed consent coupled with personal choice. In other words, patients should be provided all relevant information and then be allowed to make an informed decision...
COVID-19 Resource: Hillel Academy School Playbook
Under the guidance of Dr. David and our physician assistant, Ethan Levy, Hillel Academy of Tampa mapped out options and a plan for creating a safe school year during an ever-changing and uncertain public health situation.The first part of the playbook addresses the...
We Now Offer CBD Products at Our Office!
For your convenience, we are excited to be offering CBD products at our office. In this video, Dr. David discusses the quality, comfort, and convenience of using the concentrated BlueBird Botanicals CBD products we have made easily available to our patients....
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...