Dr. Gold's Optimal Living Institute

  Life can seem to come at you at whirlwind speeds with so many things on your plate and seemingly very little time to get it all done. You may even wonder where did the day go? Remember, distraction is the enemy to getting results! Instead give yourself permission to take a time out. In a relaxed state, you use less energy and are better able to FOCUS. I find after this practice of deep relaxation (especially first thing in the morning); I can finish important tasks more efficiently and feel happier for the rest of the day. And if something doesn’t go right, I can handle it better. The way this simple exercise works is through slow deep breathing, which calms the nervous system and activates the alpha brain waves. This can lead to profound calmness and a wonderful sense of mental wellbeing.     But don’t take my word for it, try it out . Remember the longer and more consistent you are with this practice, the better the results. This can also help improve your B...

  3 Simple Steps to Manage Burnout (without Valium) Are you feeling overwhelmed? Overworked? And exhausted?  Do you feel like you reached your tipping point? I did! Thankfully, I recognized it and took positive action, instead of falling apart, and having a nervous breakdown.   What threw me almost over the edge was not sleeping, because of a crazy cough and trying to DO too many things! Like my dad always said, “Don’t try to wear too many hats.” And my patient reminded me, “Dr. Gold, you can’t be sick!” What Can YOU DO when you reach your limit? Grandmaster Steve did a great podcast on this. Remember the 3 R’s: 1.    Recognize what is going on and remember YOU have the Power to do something about it. 2.    Respond instead of reacting. What can you do to improve the situation? Or maybe NOT Do? What is a game plan that will serve you? Do you need a mentor, coach, therapist, trainer, or physician (or maybe all the above)? 3. ...

  What is Holistic Medicine? (Versus Traditional Medicine) Some examples:                              Happy Holidays!   Dr. Tanya Gold is a medical doctor and registered yoga teacher, who practices natural medicine and teaches yoga at the YMCA and online. She is the proud owner of Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute and author of 7 Habits of Extremely Happy People . Dr. Gold has been in practice for over 20 years and is an expert in the field of natural hormones and holistic medicine.     Upcoming Events with Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute Promo code: DGoli25 (for 25% off)   Spa Day With Dr. Gold and Erica (Multiple Dates) Includes Massage, Gentle Stretch & Snacks Held at Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute 2901 W Busch Blvd, Suite 604 in Twin Lakes Office Park Tampa, FL 33618 ...

  Understanding Your Self-Worth Part 2 In Part 1 we discussed how you are already created with Worth, because there is no one just like YOU. YOU are one of a kind, an original. Yet, some people value their cars, homes, shoes, cell phones, and video games more than they do their own bodies. Big mistake.          You can replace all that stuff, BUT YOU only have one extraordinary body. Grandmaster Steve is setting a great example by honoring his body as a Temple. He looks great, lost 45 pounds, his complexion is brighter, he’s moving better, and most importantly he feels better! He also suffers with “LOOSE Pants syndrome” . Because of his healthy lifestyle his pants are now too big around the waist! The great part of all this is he’s sharing this experience with our KMMA family and his life partner Barbara. They are an inspiration as they both are getting healthier together. Barbara looks incredible too, and she told me her ba...

  Can Fragrances (e.g. perfumes, colognes, air fresheners)  Make YOU SICK & FAT? 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.  For not much more money, you can get products from Seventh Generation (SeventhGeneration.com), Ecos (ecos.com) etc. that don’t contain many of these harmful chemicals. These ecofriendly products can smell nice and be just as eff...

    Understanding YOUR Self-Worth Part 1   Do you realize how valuable you are?   Grandmaster Steve had us watch an inspiring video by Trent Shelton on self-worth .   Know there’s no one exactly like you in this world. You’re one of a kind, an original, more precious than any diamond. Even identical twins have different personalities, body types, hair, moles, or scars.   The chances of your parents meeting and having you is also quite small yet here you are. Realize there was no mistake or accident, you were meant to be here, and YOU are here for a purpose. Your creator planned it!   Furthermore, understand YOUR innate value comes from just being YOU . It doesn’t need to be earned by what you do, your rank or status, or how much money you make, or the home you live in, or the grades you receive. YOU are worthy regardless of these things. But hear me, this doesn’t mean we don’t strive to be the BEST Person we can be. ...

  10 Natural Remedies for that Nagging Cough *The information below does not constitute personal medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider for guidance. Have you been up all-night coughing, feeling fatigued and drained? Does your body ache from coughing so hard? Have you had enough? Even if you are not coughing now, you can probably remember a time when you did, or know someone who suffered with this. Please feel free to share your story or any of your natural remedies. I recently visited my family and strained my voice cheering on the NYC marathoners, my dad doing Rocksteady (a boxing class for people with Parkinson’s), and my nephew running in his Cross-Country championships. To boot, I spent hours with my nieces and sister laughing as we jumped on a trampoline. Not a great combination when coupled with little sleep and I forgot to bring my vitamins. Two days after my return, my voice was totally gone and then I began to have a dry irritating cough. ...