Heart disease is consistently the top cause of death in the United States, with an estimated 80 million people suffering from these conditions. However, if you have received this diagnosis, you should not give up hope on yourself. The progression of your disease and the symptoms you experience can be managed with strategic lifestyle modifications. [...]
The Ketogenic Diet has grown in popularity over the past few years, likely because of the dramatic results this diet promises to bring. Followers of this lifestyle restrict their diet to about 75% fat, 20% protein and 5% carbohydrates compared to a standard diet of approximately 50% carbohydrates, 25% protein, and 25% fat. The goal [...]
The Function Of Arteries: The arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the tissues and organs of the body. They are part of one’s circulatory system, or cardiovascular system, which is responsible for delivering blood, oxygen, and nutrients to cells. They’re also responsible for removing waste products, such as carbon dioxide, [...]
While you may not believe it at first, know that it is possible to reverse your heart disease! Implementation of lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can make all the difference in undoing years of unhealthy damage. It is never too late to make a change to your lifestyle! Consult with Dr. Druz and the [...]
When it comes to your heart, monitoring your diet is one of the best things you can do to keep it healthy. If you’re someone who loves to eat red meat, it is essential that you understand the effects that too much of this can have on your heart. At Holistic Heart Centers, our expert [...]
Infective endocarditis is recognized as a disease within the heart valves or the heart's inner lining. This infection can be very serious and even fatal if left untreated. It is normally caused by the production of bacteria invading the bloodstream, which in turn will contaminate your heart. Putting off treatment for this infection can make [...]
What is a congenital heart defect? A congenital heart defect is a relatively treatable heart condition that some patients acquire during birth. The condition may affect that person right away or could take until their adult years to show symptoms. It ranges from holes in the heart to a wrongly developed aorta, and more. Considering [...]
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a very common heart problem that often occurs for a large number of patients. Most people with AFib do not even realize they have the condition which means they are not getting the treatment they need. When a heart is in AFib, it means it is not pumping [...]
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, giving you the perfect reason to stop by your doctor to get your cholesterol in check! More than 102 million Americans suffer from high cholesterol. Though your body needs cholesterol to function, too much cholesterol can build up in your arteries and cause complications. Once you reach the age [...]
As cold and flu season draws near, you’re probably asking yourself, what’s the best way to avoid the flu? While there’s no definite answer, there are a few things you can do to ward off the flu. You already know the standard flu shot, but there’s a new precaution in town: IV Treatments. IV Treatments [...]
