Dr. Gold's Optimal Living Institute

                                                         Do you suffer with neck pain?                               Check out this simple exercise to help relieve an achy neck. 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 ou...

Managing High Blood Pressure Naturally Do you suffer with high blood pressure (hypertension)? Wouldn't it be nice to get off your meds or drastically reduce what you're taking? I have patients who do. So it IS POSSIBLE and there is hope. Remember YOU ARE NOT a Disease! If you have a family history of hypertension, does that mean you will automatically get it? No, not necessarily. Having a gene for a disease does not guarantee you will get the disease, especially with chronic diseases.   Many of these are lifestyle driven, meaning HOW YOU LIVE matters MORE than just what you inherit. For example, my patient Tim (who is in his 60’s) has a family history of heart disease and high blood pressure. Through his great attitude, and consistency of staying active, eating better, and practicing relaxation, he has been able to stop taking his blood pressure medicine. He has also lost over 30 pounds and his blood pressure dropped from 158/107 (in July)   to 117/78 (7 months later...

  11 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol   1.Omega 3 Fatty Acids (ie fish oil, vegan version DHA) 2.Red Yeast Rice 3.Plant stanols  4.Fiber -The American Heart Association recommends 25-30grams of fiber daily. Work up to this, as I had a patient increase to this amount in 1 day when she didn't eat much fiber. It can make you very gassy and in her case made for an interesting date!  Remember soluble fiber  ie apples, beans, barley and oats can absorb water like a sponge and bulk up the stool and lower cholesterol. Insoluble fiber like kale helps move the stool along. 5.Niacin  6. Move Daily. Doing Something is always better than nothing! Include strength training at least 3 times a week. Even kicking your legs and shaking your arms in a recliner acts as movement. 😊 7.Eat (and drink) nutrient dense foods and beverages. For example, consume at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables (include some dark greens) per day, (one serving i...

  What’s love got to do with it   True love stories never have endings!   Happy Valentine’s Day!   Did you know Love can not only make you happy, but lower your risk for heart disease?   By releasing endorphins, raising dopamine and oxytocin (the cuddle hormone), and lowering cortisol, LOVE is heart healthy and good for the soul.  One of the best ways to get love is to give it (especially offering love to the folks who appreciate YOU and respect YOU)!   Love can come in many different forms, like the love you have for your child, spouse, or for Muffy, your golden retriever. Remember, you’re never too old to BE IN LOVE!     Being in a mature, loving relationship can be quite beautiful.    It’s also healthy for you. One study showed people who were intimate could reduce their risk for heart disease by half.   If the drive is gone, please get a workup (especially with a holistic medical doctor), and...

  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 ...