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Treating Autism with Medical Marijuana
For years, people have sought alternative and effective treatments to manage and improve the myriad of symptoms associated with autism. Recently, a wave of interest has swelled around the potential benefits of medical marijuana Here at Wholistic Releaf, we're diving...
71% Increase In Florida’s Medical Marijuana Patients
Florida has witnessed a notable upsurge in its medical marijuana patient population over the past two years. By July 2020, the number of registered patients among Florida residents had surpassed 250,000. This represents a remarkable increase of over 71% since the year...
Does Marijuana Help With Chronic Pain?
If you reside in Tampa, FL, Wholistic Releaf might be a name you're familiar with, but for some, it might be a new discovery. This clinic distinguishes itself with a holistic approach towards managing a variety of health conditions, chronic pain being a particularly...
A Guide to Obtaining a Florida Medical Marijuana Card
Florida has joined the increasing number of states in the United States that have legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also referred to as Amendment 2, was passed in November 2016, granting patients...
Using Medical Marijuana as a Treatment For Anxiety
Using medical marijuana as a treatment for anxiety has gained attention in recent years. While anxiety is a complex condition that can vary greatly among individuals, some studies suggest that certain components of marijuana may have potential therapeutic effects....
Benefits of Seeking a Medical Marijuana Doctor
The use of medical marijuana as an alternative treatment for diverse health conditions has surged in popularity recently, particularly as more states legalize its use. However, it's essential to consult a doctor before starting this treatment. A specialist like those...
Common Conditions Treated with Medical Marijuana
In this article, we will explore the Conditions Treated with Medical Marijuana and highlight how Wholistic Releaf is making a positive impact on the lives of patients in Tampa and beyond. Medical marijuana, a term used to describe the use of cannabis for medical...
5 Ways Medical Marijuana Can Alleviate Your Anxiety Symptoms
Anxiety is a serious mental illness that can disrupt your life and keep you from doing all of the things that you love. Not only can it prevent you from leaving the house to hold down a job, but it can affect the way that you act around your family and friends. Some...
Benefits of Consulting a Medical Marijuana Doctor
As medical marijuana gains recognition as an alternative treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, more individuals are seeking its benefits to improve their quality of life. In this evolving legal landscape, consulting a medical marijuana doctor becomes...
How to Find a Marijuana Doctor in Tampa, Florida
For patients in Tampa, Florida, who are interested in using medical marijuana as a treatment option, finding a reputable marijuana doctor is the first step. With the increasing popularity of medical marijuana, there are more doctors offering medical marijuana...
ABC Action News: Proposed bill could limit access to medical marijuana for pediatric patients in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — At just two-years-old, Kevin Mundaca’s daughter Lilli became one of the first pediatric patients in Florida to be put on the medical cannabis program. “The chemo treatment that they had, it was killing her. We literally had to pull her out of it and ever...
PRESS RELEASE (03/09/21): Florida Legislators Consider Severely Limiting Pediatric Access to Medical Marijuana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Florida legislators consider severely limiting pediatric access to medical marijuana. Tampa Pediatrician leads parent advocates and colleagues to fight the bill. TAMPA, Fla. March 9, 2021 — Despite overwhelming public support for medical...
Supporting Our Children’s Emotional Health As They Return to School Amidst COVID-19
by LYDIA ABRAMS, LCSWSchool Counselor, Hillel Academy of Tampa and Therapist at ProTherapyPlus, LLC Returning to school amidst COVID-19 can bring about various feelings for children and parents alike. COVID-19 is an “unprecedented” event; while some of us may have...
“Ask Dr. David” Video Series: Masks & Sending Our Children Back to School in the Age of COVID-19
by DAVID BERGER, MD As schools reopen around the country, parents are seeking answers on how to keep their children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this series of “Ask Dr. David” videos, we address common questions related to children and masks. Is It Safe for...
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.
Our Fabulous Kimmie: Keeping the Lab Open and Performing Blood Draws through COVID
by Emily Colón As many of you know, Kimmie Stadelman has been our phlebotomist extraordinaire since 2007. She is a loving mom of four, and her gentle hand and kind soul has put many patients’ minds at ease during blood draws. We often have parents travel to...
The Importance of Physical Distancing & Face Coverings
by PATSY GIARDA, APRN, CPNP As time passes, it is becoming even more clear that COVID-19 is not going anywhere anytime soon and we have to figure out how to work our lives around it. We know physical distancing and avoiding environments where viral particles are more...
Dr. David’s Corner: Like It or Not, We have to Learn to Live with this Coronavirus
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...
Educating Your Kids during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Wholistic Pediatrician’s Perspective featuring: David Berger, MD, Wholistic ReLeaf
A Plea for Mutual Respect & Understanding in the Time of COVID-19
by DAVID BERGER, M.D. 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 what...
