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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Autism rates have steadily been on the rise over the past decade. In order to treat Autism we look to a number of areas to adjust and improve conditions, among them are intestinal and immune health.
