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, [...]
While you may not believe it at first, know that it is possible to reverse your heart disease! Implementation of lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can make all the difference in undoing years of unhealthy damage. It is never too late to make a change to your lifestyle! Consult with Dr. Druz and the [...]
When it comes to your heart, monitoring your diet is one of the best things you can do to keep it healthy. If you’re someone who loves to eat red meat, it is essential that you understand the effects that too much of this can have on your heart. At Integrative Cardiology Center of Long [...]
Infective endocarditis is recognized as a disease within the heart valves or the heart's inner lining. This infection can be very serious and even fatal if left untreated. It is normally caused by the production of bacteria invading the bloodstream, which in turn will contaminate your heart. Putting off treatment for this infection can make [...]
What is a congenital heart defect? A congenital heart defect is a relatively treatable heart condition that some patients acquire during birth. The condition may affect that person right away or could take until their adult years to show symptoms. It ranges from holes in the heart to a wrongly developed aorta, and more. Considering [...]
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a very common heart problem that often occurs for a large number of patients. Most people with AFib do not even realize they have the condition which means they are not getting the treatment they need. When a heart is in AFib, it means it is not pumping [...]
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, giving you the perfect reason to stop by your doctor to get your cholesterol in check! More than 102 million Americans suffer from high cholesterol. Though your body needs cholesterol to function, too much cholesterol can build up in your arteries and cause complications. Once you reach the age [...]
It is no secret that most Americans start their mornings off with a cup of coffee. However, have you ever stopped to think about your morning brew's effects on your heart health? Here at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, we understand how important it is to focus on what you put into your body [...]
Anxiety occurs when you become fearful or nervous about future events; it is typically our body’s normal reaction to stress. Whether you suffer from an anxiety disorder and deal with anxiety on a regular basis, or just experience the normal anxiety and stress of daily life, anxiety can have more of an effect on our [...]
Quite often we hear others talking about how important fiber is for a healthy diet; but how so? Well for starters, dietary fiber, also commonly referred to as roughage or bulk, is a type of carbohydrate that can not be digested by the human body. Instead, it remains intact as it passes through and out [...]
