In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring alternative treatments for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Among these alternatives, medical marijuana has emerged as a topic of discussion, offering potential benefits for...
Integrative and Wholistic Medicine and Its Impact on ADD
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is diagnosed in approximately 9.4% of U.S. children and 5% of adults, as reported by the CDC. It encompasses three subsets: predominantly inattentive type, predominantly hyperactive type, and combined type. ADD is not a diagnosis that...
Junk In and Junk Out – Are Chemical Additives Making our Kids Sick?
In response to a growing body of evidence regarding how the synergistic and cumulative effect of chemical additives, environmental toxins, and endocrine disrupting chemicals affect children’s health, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement...
New Service: Whole Child Coaching Collaboration for Autistic Families
Written By: Roni Enten Vissoker, M.Sc., C.N.S., L.D.N. Spring is here! Always my favorite time of year to help families recharge their health and vitality and to recharge my own, as well. It’s also a perfect season for rebirth and new beginnings. This year, I am...
Ketones – What’s the big deal?
Many of you may have heard about, or know of people using, a ketogenic diet or taking a bioavailable or another type of ketone supplements and wonder, “What’s the big deal?” While most diets restrict calories, the ketogenic diet works mainly by changing the way energy...
ABC’s to a Successful School Year
With the new school year now upon us, it's time to officially say goodbye to summer and hello to your new family routine. Here are some essential tips to starting off the new school year on the right foot. Address any ongoing or new concerns regarding your child(ren)...
Tips for that Unintended Summer Sunburn
For many of us, July is filled with flags, fireworks, and fun in the sun. However, if you or a family member wake up looking like a lobster, you may have overdone the sun exposure. Every sunburn incident results in some level of DNA-damaged skin. Multiple burns...
Dr. Berger’s Family Medical Cannabis Clinic and Florida’s New Law
On November 8, 2016, Florida voters passed Amendment 2, which greatly expanded who is eligible to receive medical cannabis treatment. Because of the numerous regulations that must be followed, Dr. Berger has established a second practice, Family Medical Cannabis...
Flu Update (2015)
by David Berger, MD, FAAP Note: This information is not intended to replace consultation between a patient and medical provider. It is for general purposes only. Flu Update – December 15, 2015 [92.4 KB] Download Influenza is a virus that typically begins to appear in...
Individualized Approaches to Chronic Disorders
Wholistic Pediatrics and Family Care, under the direction of David S Berger, MD, is one of the few medical practices in the world that offers individualized wholistic treatment plans prepared by a Board Certified Pediatrician. Because we also provide primary and sick...