Another year has come and gone, with many of us making new year's resolutions to change our lives for the better in 2018. Some people will buy a new gym membership, where others will promise themselves to have a healthier diet. Although these resolutions are great ideas to have, specificity will be key to making [...]
Obesity can seriously affect the health of a person, increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. In the United States alone, more 35 percent of Americans have obesity with annual medical costs to treat obesity rising from $147 billion to almost $210 billion per year. There are several medications approved for obesity. [...]
The holidays are a period where we tend to enjoy our favorite foods and indulge with the ones we love. This can become a problem as for many, the holiday season becomes an excuse to disregard healthy eating habits causing weight gain and inflammation that lasts into the winter and even spring months. [...]
Having heart palpitations can be a frightening experience, especially if you have never had them before. Most of the time, however, heart palpitations are harmless and pose no real threat to you or your health. Although in some cases, they may signify an underlying heart condition which is why it's important to visit our integrative [...]
As we live our lives, eat processed foods, and come into contact with many different chemicals, toxins can build up in our systems that impact our overall health. Given that our bodies function as a complete system, these build-ups can start to affect the functioning of many organs if left untreated. Detoxification can be a [...]
Holistic medicine is a type of healing that doesn’t just focus on the body, but also the mind, spirit, and emotions in order to achieve total wellness. Dr. Druz practices holistic cardiology which addresses healing the whole person in her approach to use functional medicine as well as the treatment of cardiovascular disease and cardiac [...]
Taking daily supplements are essential for your overall body function. Vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E, K, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, and B-Vitamins are all integral for longevity and vitality. Here at Holistic Heart Centers, Dr. Druz and her team research the best supplements for their patients. Using professional brands with documented sources [...]
For those of you who haven’t heard of Kombucha, we’re here to introduce it to you. Maybe you have tried it but don’t even know what’s in it or why you’re drinking it, we’re here to clear things up for you. […]
As you ate your breakfast this morning, did you give any thought as to how long or how thoroughly you chewed? The answer is most likely not. We often are so excited to eat or are in such a rush to eat that we do not properly chew our food. We usually take a few [...]
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a serious condition that often goes unnoticed and untreated. Though on its own the condition’s symptoms may not seem dangerous, the complications and risks associated with the condition are the reasons it is so dangerous. AFib can present itself in a few ways, but some of the most identifiable symptoms include: [...]
