Cholesterol is solid lipid found within every cell in our bodies, it is used in the production of cell membranes, hormones, and digestive substances. Doubtlessly cholesterol is essential for growth and digestive functions, but the it is often connoted as a harmful byproduct of fatty foods due to the frequency of high cholesterol causing heart complications. [...]
Do you suffer from stress? Stress is a dangerous health concern for people of all ages. If not taken seriously and cared for, stress can have the potential to lead to fatal conditions. Dr. Druz took this concern to heart when she founded and created the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island. The practice uniquely [...]
Arrhythmia is somewhat of an autological word as it it literally means ‘symptomatic lack of rhythm’. The most rhythmic organ in the human physiology is the heart, which maintains a specific pace in accordance to strength of the organ and stature of the body. When someone is diagnosed with arrhythmia it could describe a variety [...]
Heart palpitations are feelings of rapid fluttering or pounding that people experience in their heart, but can be felt in the chest, throat, or neck as well. They can be triggered by stress, exercise, medication, or rarely, a medical condition. Heart palpitations can make you feel like your heart is skipping a beat or is [...]
High cholesterol is a condition that 30% of all Americans contend with. Often, high cholesterol is a precursor, but it can also be a symptom of coronary heart disease. Depending on the severity of your cholesterol, your physician may prescribe to you a statin, a medication designed specifically to lower the cholesterol created in the [...]
Losing weight in Nassau County can be a difficult and stressful process for many people and your metabolism is a large part of it. Metabolism is the chemical processes that happen within a living organism in order to maintain life. When attempting to lose weight, it is important to learn as much as you possibly [...]
Functional medicine is a relatively new way of figuring out the root of your health issues by treating you for it, more thoroughly and personally. Functional medicine finds the hidden causes of disease through patient and practitioner engagement, which allows your practitioner to find the most effective treatment for you. When going to a functional [...]
Losing weight and getting healthy does not fall solely on the calories you eat and the calories you burn. There are a variety of factors that contribute to your overall cardiac health and waistline that require thorough examination. Our Fit in Your GENES program uses functional and integrative therapy based on genome, environment, nutrition, exercise [...]
When trying to lose weight, the first thing people think about eliminating from their diet is fat. When you do that, you are actually taking away a key factor that helps you to lose weight! As long as you’re eating the healthy type of fat, in moderation, your body will receive the essential macronutrients for [...]
Functional medicine is a relatively new way of figuring out the root of your health issues by treating you for it, more thoroughly and personally. Functional medicine finds the hidden causes of disease through patient and practitioner engagement, which allows your practitioner to find the most effective treatment for you. When going to a functional [...]