Recently, there has been an endorsement of increased consumption of healthy fats as well as re-emergence of ketogenic diet for weight loss and management of chronic degenerative diseases. Among these, intermittent fasting (ITF) is the easiest and probably the oldest method used by novices and professionals, and is often included as part of a comprehensive [...]
Is apple cider vinegar actually beneficial? New studies show that drinking apple cider vinegar in water with honey or even just drinking the apple cider vinegar alone can provide detox, weight loss, healing power, or anti- aging. The reason this can help create a healthier lifestyle is that vinegar consists of enzymes that help a [...]
It is important to understand the risks of inflammation and how it can affect your heart. While inflammation is thought to be a sign of cardiovascular disease, it is still not proven. Researchers do know that it is closely linked with stroke and heart disease patients, and can also be associated with atherosclerosis- a chronic [...]
Cardiovascular disease, encompassing vascular and structural types, continues to be the most common chronic disease. For the past 50 years, cardiac disease consistently remained a number one cause of death in both men and women. Despite ongoing successful efforts in reducing mortality from cardiovascular disease, current preventive and treatment strategies failed to stem the rise [...]
It is well-known that a diet heavy in fruits and vegetables can carry many health benefits, as they are low in fat and high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. More importantly, fruits and vegetables greatly benefit your heart by lowering blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack. With [...]
You may have heard about inflammation- and the holistic approaches to help reduce it- but do you really know what inflammation truly is? In the simplest way: inflammation is your body’s natural reaction to infections, stress, or toxic chemicals. To help protect your body from foreign substances, chemicals from the body’s white blood cells are [...]
Summer is just around the corner and everyone is looking to feel and look their best. At Holistic Heart Centers, located in Mineola, we have the knowledge and tools to guide you through natural sustainable weight loss to get you ready for this upcoming Spring and Summer seasons. We have a variety of programs which [...]
Oxidative stress occurs when the amount of free radicals in the body outnumbers the amount of antioxidants in the body. During cellular metabolism, cells use up oxygen to help convert food into energy, producing free radicals as a byproduct. Free radicals are highly reactive, destabilized molecules that can interact with the body’s cell components like [...]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is rather common in the United States and on Long Island. It affects about one-third of all adults living in the according to the CDC. A concerning part of high blood pressure is its ability to have serious effects on the body with no obvious symptoms. For this [...]
It is well-known that a diet heavy in fruits and vegetables can carry many health benefits, as they are low in fat and high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. More importantly, fruits and vegetables greatly benefit your heart by lowering blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack. With [...]