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 [...]
Holistic medicine is an overall philosophy that considers the whole body of a person, including the body, physically, psychologically, socially. and spiritually, in order to prevent diseases and to find optimal health. People can achieve optimal health by gaining proper balance in life. The ideology behind holistic health is that the human body is made [...]
Exercising is great for your body for a number of different reasons, but working out the right way is even more important. One way to determine whether or not you are working your body too hard or not working your body hard enough is to monitor your heart rate through the duration of your session. [...]