February is a month that holds a special place in many people's hearts. Although you may think you know why this is the case, we're not referring to Valentine's Day. The team at Holistic Heart Centers wants to shed some light on American Heart Month! February is the month dedicated to spreading awareness of the [...]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Hypertension has no symptoms, yet over time if it’s untreated, it can cause major issues such as heart disease or stroke. This condition affects many people, but fortunately, it can be treated in [...]
A heart-healthy diet is crucial in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. At Holistic Heart Centers, we want to make sure our patients have access to both a nutritionist and a dietician so that they can implement the right foods that are good for their heart as well as their overall well being. Eating healthy can [...]
Women’s Heart Health Summit: It’s been found that most research previously done on heart disease has been based on men. Yet, more women are dying from heart disease yearly than men are. This is why the Women’s Heart Health Summit was started. For heart disease in women, we need to look at different prevention, diagnosis, [...]
Holistic Heart Centers is here to protect you from cardiovascular risks your body may be exposed to. What happens, however, when these risks are perpetuated by your own immune system? Diseases such as sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory conditions pose a threat to your internal organs, which can result in the accumulation of [...]
Cholesterol is a type of fat that travels through your bloodstream. When cholesterol is combined with proteins, it forms a lipoprotein. There are two main types of cholesterol. They are known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good cholesterol” and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad cholesterol”. HDL is known as “good cholesterol” because it picks up [...]
The Internet Problem Let’s face it, along with the impressive technological advancements we’ve made over the past decades, there are some not-so-impressive tradeoffs that accompany it. We have constructed a life so efficient we could order a car while lying in bed and in the same breath order Chinese food. This kind of overly efficient [...]
Inflammation is an immune response sent directly from the body. It’s a way for the body to protect itself against harmful stimuli. Without inflammation, the body wouldn't be able to heal from any infections or wounds. All forms of inflammation aren’t good though. Rather than just taking medication to ease your pain or diminish the [...]
Cholesterol helps your body in many ways: building new cells, producing hormones and insulating nerves. Although the liver makes all the cholesterol your body needs, it can also enter the body from the food you consume, such as animal-based products like eggs, milk, and meat. High levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol may increase your risk [...]
Hormones play a critical role in stimulating appetite, adding extra weight, and slowing down your metabolism. If you are looking for a holistic nutritionist on Long Island, Carolina Brooks and Jacqueline Thompson are our certified nutritionists and dieticians at Holistic Heart Centers. Contact us today to learn more about how hormonal imbalances can affect your [...]
