Recently, I listened to a talk given by Dr. Kelly Brogan, a truly inspirational and revolutionary integrative psychiatrist. "Think of someone who is radiantly healthy", she said. And I drew a blank...since I could not think of anyone possessing such extreme level of health at all times! I did realize, however, that there are plenty of people, [...]
As many of you noticed already, the weather is getting colder. Now is the perfect time to go ahead with the winter preparations that can positively impact your wellness. In the next few blogs, we will focus on the few essential steps to make sure you that you and yours maintain energy and stay well throughout [...]
Just in time for Mother's Day, Laury, our holistic nutritionist is sending over her sound nutritional advice along with the happy holiday wishes!' The Fit in Your Genes program nutritional focus is key to our success. The blood sugar and hormonal stabilization are important strategies that work in both genders. However, women especially benefit from the [...]
Now that the weather is finally improving, and the spring flowers are popping up all over, all of us are looking to renew our energy, feel more vital, and lose the unwanted pounds of fat. At the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, we are re-energized and inspired by the continued growth of the Fit [...]
Obesity continues to be strongly associated with multiple chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, lipid abnormalities, and heart disease. It also strongly contributes to development of certain types of cancer. The rates of obesity are alarmingly high in young children and adolescents, and, unfortunately, continue to rise. According to the AHA/ACC and The Obesity Society Guidelines [...]
This blog post is the first in the series called "The Inflammation Age". Follow the series to learn more about functional and integrative medicine approach to heart health, and the impact it may have on your health, vitality and longevity. In the ground-breaking study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health identified DNA elements that function [...]
Join me to support American Heart Association Go Red For Women campaign, and raise awareness about heart disease! Heart disease continues to be a number one killer of women. Major cardiology trials traditionally excluded women, and most of the treatments were validated and investigated in men. American Heart Association supports community effort to increase awareness [...]
It is no secret to many of my colleagues and friends that exactly one year ago, I abruptly fell off my professional trajectory. I lost the battle I was fighting-trying to bring new and fresh ideas and a measure of fairness and accountability into a dictatorial academic establishment-and, pretty much, lost the war. The year [...]
The Fit in Your Genes program is a remarkable, revolutionary program. Our first 20 participants are well under way in achieving their weight loss goals! The program takes advantage of the genetic blueprint that is unique to each individual. At the core of the program is a full sequencing determination of the genetic makeup responsible [...]
The sequencing of the human genome, completed in 2003, opened the doors to providing genetic information for research, and, most recently, made it available directly to the public. Availability of highly precise and efficient sequencers (such as the ones from Illumina) resulted in miniaturization of the genetic information, making it available and affordable to look [...]