For some patients, they may not be aware of the close correlation between their gut and their heart health. Signs Of An Unhealthy Gut: As we stated, gut and heart health can be closely related. By understanding this, you can make sure you’re taking proper care of your body. If you are experiencing any of [...]
When discussing a polarizing topic such as depression, many health-related issues are often brought into consideration. What may not always be discussed, however, is how depression can specifically impact your heart health. At the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, we understand how depression and heart health can go hand in hand. You should never [...]
Your heart is the muscular organ responsible for dispersing blood throughout your body. Since it plays such a vital role in your life function, it is crucial to always focus on the present status of your heart’s health. At the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, our specialists educate our patients on the importance of [...]
Heart palpitations are most commonly found in people with arrhythmia, a heart condition, but they can also occur at random. While it can feel terrifying in the moment, there are quite a few things you can do to keep your heart happy and healthy, thus preventing any complication. Natural remedies for heart health don’t always [...]
Anxiety is a natural feeling that often comes and goes and is common among many individuals. Yet, some people are pained with constant, overwhelming anxiety. If you fit into either category, then you may want to look into a functional medicine doctor, like our team at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island. Once you’ve spoken [...]
What is heartburn? Heartburn is caused when some of the contents of the stomach are pushed back into the esophagus. This condition, also known as acid reflux, is a somewhat common occurrence in most people's lives. However, if this occurs often, more than twice a week, then you may have a condition called gastroesophageal reflux [...]
What is cholesterol and why does it matter? Cholesterol is a natural substance found in your body, either produced by your liver or taken in when you consume certain foods. This substance is used by your body to produce different hormones, build cells, and keep cell walls flexible. While cholesterol has important roles and functions [...]
Heart disease is consistently the top cause of death in the United States, with an estimated 80 million people suffering from these conditions. However, if you have received this diagnosis, you should not give up hope on yourself. The progression of your disease and the symptoms you experience can be managed with strategic lifestyle modifications. [...]
The Ketogenic Diet has grown in popularity over the past few years, likely because of the dramatic results this diet promises to bring. Followers of this lifestyle restrict their diet to about 75% fat, 20% protein and 5% carbohydrates compared to a standard diet of approximately 50% carbohydrates, 25% protein, and 25% fat. The goal [...]
The Function Of Arteries: The arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the tissues and organs of the body. They are part of one’s circulatory system, or cardiovascular system, which is responsible for delivering blood, oxygen, and nutrients to cells. They’re also responsible for removing waste products, such as carbon dioxide, [...]
