October 2025 Newsletter from Total Family Wellness

 

Dear Total Family Wellness Family, Happy October! Fall in Florida may not mean colorful leaves, but it still brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy time with family and friends. This month, we’re focusing on breast cancer awareness, new services coming soon to our practice, and a few important health reminders.

🍂 A Few of Our Favorite Things Even though our leaves don’t change, fall brings: Pumpkin patches 🎃 Festivals, Haunted Houses & Fairs🎡 Outdoor mornings and evenings with cooler breezes 🌙 Take time to enjoy the season with family and friends!

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 👉 Remind your loved ones to schedule their mammogram. Early detection saves lives, and many centers are offering discounted rates this month. [📅 Schedule Your Mammogram at Baycare] [📅 Schedule Your Mammogram at MRI Associates]

🎉 Special Days in October🥳 October is also National Book Month! what are you reading this month?📚📖 October 3: International Coffee Day☕ October 10: World Mental Health Day October 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day - No School! October 15: Global Handwashing Day👋🏾 October 16: World Food Day, National Dessert Day October 24: United Nations Day, World Polio Day October 28: National Chocolate day🍫 October 31: Halloween🎃

🎃 Healthy Fall Recipes: 🍎Pumpkin Patch Apple Slices Ingredients: Apple wedges 🍎 Peanut or almond butter 🥜 Granola + mini dark chocolate chips 🍫 Directions: Spread nut butter on apple wedges, sprinkle granola Top with a chocolate chip. 🎃A sweet & crunchy treat without the sugar crash! 👻 Banana Ghost Pops (Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas Dairy-free white chocolate chips (or yogurt chips, if tolerated) Mini dairy-free dark chocolate chips (for eyes/mouth) Popsicle sticks Directions: Peel bananas and cut in half. Insert a popsicle stick into each half. Melt dairy-free white chocolate chips Dip banana halves to coat, then place on parchment paper. Add two mini dark chocolate chips for eyes and one for the mouth. Freeze for 1–2 hours until firm. 🎃 Result: A spooky, sweet treat that’s creamy, fun to decorate, and allergy-friendly 🍁 Cinnamon Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (rinsed & dried) 1 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Toss pumpkin seeds with oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Cool before serving (they’ll crisp up as they cool). 🎃These are crunchy, lightly sweet, and full of fiber, zinc, and magnesium—perfect for a healthier fall snack.

🌸 Coming Soon: Hormone Pellet Therapy We’re excited to announce that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and pellet therapy will soon be available at Total Family Wellness! Signs of Hormone Deficiency Fatigue or low energy Hot flashes / night sweats Mood changes or irritability Sleep difficulties Decreased libido Unexplained weight changes: increased body fat and lower muscle mass Brain fog and poor concentration Good Candidates ✅ Men & women with symptoms of imbalance who’ve been evaluated with labs and medical history. Not Recommended ❌ Hormone-replacement therapy and Pellets are not for everyone. Those with certain cancers, unexplained vaginal bleeding, clotting disorders, or severe liver disease should have thourough workup of these problems fi. 📞 Call to Learn More – 727-754-4959 💊 Health Myth Busting At Total Family Wellness, we believe in science-based care. ✔️ Acetaminophen (Tylenol) has not been shown to cause autism. Safe if used appropriately and only when necessary. ✔️ Vaccines do not cause autism. They protect adults and children from serious diseases like measles and whooping cough, reducing hospitalizations and complications. Vaccines are safe and necessary, and science has proven this to be true over the years. 🔗 Learn more: Let’s Get Real About Vaccines 💭 Memberships & Direct Primary Care  💭 Direct Primary Care may be peace of mind for anyone who has no insurance, or high deductibles or will value  time with the doctor to discuss and find solutions.  Here are some other benefits you can share with friends: A few reasons to choose Total Family Wellness and the Direct Primary Care model for elevated medical care: HSA Eligibility: Starting January 1, 2026, patients can use funds from their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to pay for DPC membership fees, making it more affordable and accessible with pre-tax dollars. Reduced Healthcare Costs: By removing insurance middlemen and focusing on preventative care, DPC lowers overall healthcare expenditures through fewer emergency room visits, reducing need for specialist referrals, and access to discounted labs or services. Enhanced Access and Convenience: Patients enjoy same- or next-day appointments, direct communication with their provider, and more time for in-depth consultations. Flat Monthly Fee: Patients pay a predictable monthly fee for unlimited access to their primary care provider for routine services. High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) can be used to provide coverage for major medical events, such as hospital stays, surgeries, and specialized care. Focus on Prevention: The model emphasizes preventive care to manage chronic conditions and reduce the need for more costly interventions down the line. Employers can reduce overall healthcare costs by 20-40% compared to traditional models, with predictable budgeting and a clear return on investment.  📝With recent federal changes, many of the ACA tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. That means out-of-pocket expenses for health insurance premiums are expected to increase significantly. For many families, this could mean paying hundreds to thousands of dollars more for plans similar to what they currently have. At Total Family Wellness, we understand how stressful these changes can be. If you or someone you know is affected, our Direct Primary Care membership may be a cost-saving solution. When paired with a high-deductible health insurance plan or a catastrophic health insurance plan (often not available on the marketplace), many patients find they receive the same or even better care at a more affordable overall cost.

Thank you for being a part of the Total Family Wellness community. We look forward to keeping you and your family healthy, safe, and glowing as we head into fall! Warmly, Dr. Trinette Moss & the Total Family Wellness Team For appointments or questions, call us at 727-754-4959 or visit 🌐 www.totalfamilymd.com!

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