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Have you heard of Cannabis Patches?

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  Have you heard of Cannabis Patches?   They’re a simple delivery mechanism that can deliver cannabis to the whole body. It’s helped many of my patients sleep better, manage their anxiety, and improve pain. I’m speaking about this today as many of my new patients have never heard about it. I love the cannabis patches because they’re easy to use just like a nicotine patch. You simply apply a sticker to a recommended site on the body. It takes about 30 to 90 minutes to take effect and can last up to 8 to 12 hours. Simply remove it if you don’t need it as long, or if you have a problem. What other method allows you to do that? If you need it to be stronger, you can use more than one patch at the same time. For those not fond of vaping or smoking, or have gut issues, this is a nice option. You also are less likely to have a cough or sore throat from this form of cannabis. Many of my parents like this delivery mechanism for their kids, as it can last the whole time they’re in scho
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Air Fresheners: Are they SAFE?

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    Air Fresheners: Are they SA FE?  Did you know the scent within many perfumes and colognes along with household cleaning products and plug-ins (e.g. Febreze, Lysol, Clorox Bleach, Dawn, Tide, Irish Spring, Fabuloso)   have artificial fragrances or perfumes (also spelled parfumes) in their ingredients which contain many harmful chemicals. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org), many of the chemicals in these synthetic fragrances contain phthalates, which can: disrupt hormones; worsen asthma and   allergies; lead to headaches, fatigue, or weight gain (as these chemicals get stored in the fat); weaken the immune system; and even possibly cause cancer. What YOU CAN DO   Use natural products like Seventh Generation (SeventhGeneration.com) for laundry and cleaning products, Ecos (ecos.com) for air freshener, cleaning, or laundry, Dr. Squatch (drsquatch.com) for natural cologne, deodorant, face wash, lotion, and hair products, or Shea Moisture (sheamoisture.com) for
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Cortisol Saliva Test Kit Instructions

 Salivary Cortisol test kit (you get from the lab): It's a saliva test. No need to fast. Once you complete the test return the tubes to the lab as directed. Times to collect: 1st tube: 8am-10am Saliva collection should be done at the earliest 60 minutes after brushing teeth, a meal (liquid/solid food intake) or oral intake of medication and 10 minutes after rinsing the mouth with water in order to avoid contamination of the saliva by interfering substances. 2nd tube: 12pm-2pm. Of course, you can eat and drink by this time. Just try not to drink water right before the test. 3rd tube: 4pm-6pm 4th tube: 10pm-1am Collection Instructions: a. Saliva collection should be done at the earliest 60 minutes after brushing teeth, a meal (liquid/solid food intake) or oral intake of medication and 10 minutes after rinsing the mouth with water to avoid contamination of the saliva by interfering substances. b. Remove the swab from the Salivette. c. Place the swab in the mouth, e.g., in your cheek,
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Patient Agreement

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  YOUR HEALTH MATTERS! It’s a partnership where YOU need to take responsibility for YOUR OWN HEALTH. I look forward to helping YOU LIVE YOUR OPTIMAL LIFE! Patient Agreement 1.      I want to get better, and I believe that I can and will!   2.      I will look at the Wellness Plan that is emailed (or given) to me. I will do my best to follow Dr. Gold’s instructions and I understand I can text her at 813-468-0905, in case of a problem.   3.      I understand that I need an appointment for any refill requests, lab orders, or prescriptions, to review labs or complete any form, or for any other medical reason, (even if I change insurance or use another laboratory company). This is for safety reasons, and because this will require Dr. Gold’s time.   4.      I understand that I can make my own appointments from the website at www.dgoli.com . 5.      I understand there is a $50 cancellation fee if I cancel my appointment less than 24 hours before the appointment, or if I
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What are YOU Breathing? Can Perfumes & Air Fresheners Make YOU SICK & FAT?

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                                             Air Fresheners: Are they SAFE ?           Did you know the scent within many perfumes and colognes along with plug-ins (and many other household and beauty products have chemical fragrances or parfums in their ingredients i.e., Febreze, Lysol, Clorox Bleach, Dawn, Tide, Irish Spring, Fabuloso etc) which contain many harmful chemicals. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org), many of the chemicals in these synthetic fragrances contain phthalates, which can disrupt hormones, worsen asthma, allergies, lead to headaches, fatigue, weight gain (as these chemicals get stored in the fat), weaken the immune system, and even possibly cause cancer. What to do? Use natural products.  Seventh Generation (SeventhGeneration.com, laundry, cleaning products), Ecos (ecos.com, air freshener, cleaning, laundry), Dr. Squatch (drsquatch.com, natural cologne, deodorant, face wash, lotion, hair products), Shea Moisture (sheamoisture.com, so
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Did you know this about Breast Cancer?

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                                      Did you know this about Breast Cancer?  Please take this Quiz:   True/False 1.     Even one drink of alcohol a day can increase your risk for breast cancer. 2.     Mammograms can miss cancers 30% of the time. 3.     In women with dense breasts, ultrasound (USG) was more accurate and more sensitive in detecting breast cancers regardless of age groups.   4.     If you had a recent MMG (mammogram) and it was normal and you find a breast lump, you still need to get it evaluated. 5.     Processed sugar and red meat can increase your risk for breast cancer. 6.     Fruits and vegetables (especially cruciferous vegetables) can lower your risk.   7.     Frequent depression and negative emotional experiences  were associated with the development of early onset breast cancer. 8.     The  USPSTF  recommends screening mammography every 2 years for women aged 40 to 74 years of age (at average risk for breast cancer). 9.     Mela
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5 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

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      5 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling Check out this video https://youtube.com/shorts/UST4GBoX3BM Dr. Tanya Gold, MD is board-certified in family medicine and holistic medicine and is a registered yoga teacher. She is the proud owner of  Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute  (aka D’Goli) ,  and author of  7 Habits of Extremely Happy People . Audio book coming soon!    Dr. Gold has been in practice for over 20 years and is an expert in the field of natural pain relief and holistic medicine. Remember YOUR HEALTH MATTERS!   To get your FREE book intro click  here . A percentage of our proceeds goes to the crisis center of Tampa Bay. Find out the secrets to a HAPPY LIFE!        
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