Menopause and Heart Disease As we age, the risk for developing heart disease begins to increase. Heart disease is the number one killer for women, especially for those over age 50 when menopause usually begins. Menopause and heart disease have a strong link, so it is essential to understand the risks, causes, and preventative measures [...]
What Is Genetic Testing? - Functional Medicine Doctor On Long Island Genetic testing is a form of medical testing that is used to recognize your genomic map. Currently, there are over 1,000 genetic tests that can help rule out genetic variances or see if a patient is at risk of developing or passing on a [...]
Everyone has experienced stress in his or her life. It is a natural physical and mental response to an event or situation. But it is important to understand how to properly deal with your stress since chronic stress can put you at risk for many health problems. At Integrative Cardiology Center Of Long Island, a [...]
Often times when people hear the word ‘fat’ they want to stay away at all costs. While there are fats out there that we should all avoid, there are also good fats that have an array of health benefits. At Integrative Cardiology Center Of Long Island, a holistic nutritionist on Long Island can help make [...]
One of the most important muscles in the human body is the heart. It is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body, and if it fails at its job, the results can be fatal. When suffering from cardiovascular disorders, medicine and surgeries seem like the only options. However, this is not always the case. Those [...]
Constant snoring can be the first tell-tale sign of some major health issues. As a habitual snorer, you not only lower the quality of your own sleep but by those that surround you as well. Snoring is caused by the obstruction of airflow when sleeping. If you’re worried about your snoring habits, call the Integrated [...]
Maintaining a healthy body weight can keep you feeling your best and can help prevent a variety of health issues. Although keeping up with a healthy lifestyle and weight can eventually become difficult, at ICCLI, a functional medicine doctor on Long Island can help you get back on track with your weight loss journey! [...]
Red meat is a common staple of diets, especially during summer bbq season. But what many don’t realize is that upwards of 20% of the population may have undiagnosed allergies to red meat. The symptoms of this allergy may be minute enough to go undetected for years on end. Unfortunately, serious side effects can come [...]
When Should You Eat Until? It’s crucial to eat until satiated and not beyond for many reasons. Eating past the point of comfort forces your stomach to expand because excess food has left no room for water or gas to digest the food. The more your stomach expands, the more food it can fit meaning [...]
No matter how much we try and fight it, aging is inevitable. Eventually, you will start to find yourself having less energy and being unable to do things that you used to do. You are beginning to find new changes throughout your body and it seems as if there is no way to control this [...]
