Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, and other dietary ingredients that are consumed as a pill, capsule, tablet, powder, or another form. Many Americans take dietary supplements daily since they are essential for our health. For example, Vitamin A helps strengthen the bones, Vitamin C benefits the immune system, and Vitamin K helps with blood clotting. [...]
Functional Medicine focuses on the root cause, rather than symptoms of a disease by taking a biology-based approach. It looks at the body as an integrated system rather than independent parts of the body that are divided. Instead of just “what”, functional medicine determines “why” and “how” disease occurs in the body as a whole. [...]
Peripheral Artery Disease is when there is reduced blood flow to your limbs due to the narrowing of the arteries. This condition makes it difficult for your blood to circulate throughout the body. This disease affects the arteries in your legs, stomach, arms, and head. The pain you may be experiencing usually goes away when [...]
According to the American Heart Association, there are about 4 million Americans who suffer from Arrhythmias. This condition is extremely common and refers to a recurring irregular heartbeat or cardiac dysrhythmia. With Arrhythmia, the heartbeat is often too slow or too fast. This condition is more than just an irregular heartbeat, and it can be [...]
When the summertime arrives, it is often hard to stay on top of your good eating habits. Social gatherings and other outdoor events often don’t feature the healthiest of food options to select. If you are struggling to maintain a strong and balanced diet, visit a holistic nutritionist in Nassau County today to help fix [...]
heartbeats that start in one of the four chambers. Although having PVC’s are usually harmless, if you gain symptoms from them it should be treated to prevent the risk of developing other issues/diseases. Our Holistic Cardiologist in Nassau County has developed ways to treat PVC if it is necessary. If you are looking for ways [...]
Valvular heart disease is known as a defect in one of the four heart valves. This disease is one that many people struggle with but can maintain through treatment. It usually is due to the result of improper functioning in one or more of your heart valves. This can include having issues with the opening [...]
We all know exercise is good for us, whether it be to lose weight, to reduce stress, or just for fun. What some people haven’t realized yet, is that stress can be one of the top causes of your medical conditions, especially heart disease. So why not use exercise as a way to not only [...]
The month of June doesn’t only mean beautiful weather is on the way. Aside from summer being in the air, the month of June is designated for bringing awareness to Men’s health! Statistically, men die five years earlier than women, on average. Men’s Health Month aims to educate men on their health and how they [...]
There are several conditions or factors that can lead to inflammation. Chronic inflammation can be a result of lack of exercise and stress, occurring when chemicals intended to fight bacteria, infections, or toxins are released by the immune system without a need for them. Additionally, a lot of the foods we eat can lead to [...]
