At the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, our team understands the importance of maintaining good heart health. While some may be unaware, your gut health plays a pivotal role in keeping your heart healthy. To learn more about this connection, and what you can do to help yourself and others, please schedule an appointment with our team. 

Heart Problems And Your Gut Health

Everything in your body is connected. An issue with the health of your gut does not limit problems to these areas and can play a direct role in damaging your cardiovascular health. When you live with suboptimal gut health, you can put yourself at risk of the following:

  • Artery hardening.
  • Coronary artery disease.
  • Heart attacks.
  • Strokes.

Tips For Improving Your Gut Health

Many different aspects go into improving your gut health. If you’re looking to do this, our team recommends the following:

  • Increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
  • Eat more fermented foods.
  • Limit the number of artificial sweeteners you consume.
  • Choose whole grains.
  • Switch to a plant-based diet.
  • Avoid processed foods.

How the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island Will Help

Even after making improvements to your gut health, inflammation can still occur. Fortunately, our team of expert cardiologists can help you make the lifestyle modifications necessary to reduce inflammation and prevent cardiac issues. We always take a holistic approach to heart health, in order to treat cardiac risk factors at the source of the problem. After scheduling an appointment with us, our team will perform a full evaluation to diagnose these factors. Once the diagnosis is complete, treatment can begin. We can provide you with advice on lifestyle and diet changes that will be the most beneficial to your condition. Additional medical intervention will also be given on a patient to patient basis.

Contact Us  

If you have more questions regarding the relationship between your gut health and heart, our team at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island will be there to help. To have your questions answered, or to schedule an appointment for treatment, contact us today.