What Does My Thyroid Do? Although many of us fail to realize it, the function of the thyroid can impact the overall wellness of your body. The thyroid gland is a part of the endocrine system, meaning it helps to produce, store, and release important hormones into the bloodstream. Specifically, the thyroid pulls iodine from [...]
There is no doubt that obtaining a good night’s rest can be refreshing, but how often does that really occur? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35% of people do not get enough sleep on a regular basis. Essentially, if you’re finding yourself waking up in the morning and feeling drained or [...]
The unfortunate truth is that a large number of patients tend to suffer from the long-term effects of high blood pressure. High blood pressure often does not produce any symptoms, resulting in many people being unaware that they have even developed the complication. Getting your blood pressure checked regularly is important in order to ensure [...]
If you have experienced heart palpitations, you know that it can be an extremely unsettling experience. It may feel as though your heart is beating twice as fast or even skipping a beat altogether. Heart palpitations can have many different stimulants. Typically, heart palpitations aren’t harmful but in some cases, it could be an indicator [...]
When you’ve experienced car issues, received an unexpected bill, or have a tough day at work, you are undoubtedly experiencing a large amount of stress. Everyone experiences and reacts to stress in a variety of different ways. Feeling overwhelmed and on edge is a normal, ordinary feeling. However, the amount of stress you experience and [...]
Holistic medicine is a form of medicine that focuses on healing the complete body and strives for optimal wellness. Here at the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, we believe in the overall patient being our priority, and that their disease or condition does not define them. Holistic medicine is uniquely able to dive deeper [...]
During a recent study conducted by the National Institute of Health, it was found that the breakdown in autophagy triggers a widely destructive immune reaction. In some neurodegenerative disorders, this reaction may occur in the human brain. In this study, researchers shifted the regular activity of Cdk5. Cdk5 is a gene that has been suggested [...]
It is indeed well known that our heart is the most vital organ that we possess. Our heart pumps out blood through our veins and keeps us living each day healthily. If we understand and are informed of the importance, then why is heart disease the leading cause of death for men and women in [...]
The link between diet and heart disease is real. So, it’s important to recognize that what you ingest does affect your heart health, blood pressure, inflammation, and cholesterol levels. Processed foods can lead to high levels of inflammation, so it is vital to monitor and minimize your consumption which trigger it. Processed foods can also [...]
What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to other health complications. High blood pressure occurs when the pressure of the blood flow against your artery walls is abnormally high. This intense pressure pushing against your arteries can cause damage to your blood vessels [...]
