Our body is capable of self-healing, but it doesn’t always heal itself. Why is that? When the lymphatic system, the system which cleans your body, neglects its duty, waste doesn’t get carried out, and the body enters an inflammatory state. At ICCLI, our functional medicine doctor on Long Island can help improve your quality of [...]
Over the past century, there has been a dramatic increase in life expectancy leading to a demographic shift toward an aging society. Maintaining good health in older individuals has become a public health aim, but cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of disability and death, therefore, a solution to these diseases has become a top [...]
Inflammation is the body’s natural way of healing itself, as well as a defense against invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, and can repair damaged tissue -- essentially, it’s a vital part of our immune system. Without inflammation, wounds would worsen and infections would have the potential to become deadly, although, it plays a part [...]
Prediabetes is a condition where a person has higher than normal blood sugar levels, essentially on the cusp of full-blown diabetes. Your body produces insulin which controls your blood sugar but when a person is considered prediabetic, this system does not work properly creating an environment where blood sugar is unmanageable. It’s not enough to [...]
Whether you have diabetes or not, keeping your blood sugar levels stable is vital for leading a healthy life. ICCLI, a functional medicine doctor on Long Island, has holistic healthcare solutions for helping you live a life free from blood sugar woes. What’s So Important About Blood Sugar? Blood sugar is serious business. Whether you’re [...]
There’s no excuse for not taking care of your heart, and yet so many of us neglect this crucial part of our bodies! That’s where the Holistic Heart Centers, the best functional medicine doctor in Nassau County, can help. By recommending and providing you with heart-healthy supplements that we know are coming from the very [...]
Using technology to get a better night’s sleep sounds like an oxymoron, especially since we’re told so often that our screen addiction is one of the things keeping us from some good shut-eye. But recent technological developments have made it so you are one step closer to the restful night you deserve. ICCLI, a holistic [...]
Menopause and Heart Disease As we age, the risk for developing heart disease begins to increase. Heart disease is the number one killer for women, especially for those over age 50 when menopause usually begins. Menopause and heart disease have a strong link, so it is essential to understand the risks, causes, and preventative measures [...]
What Is Genetic Testing? - Functional Medicine Doctor On Long Island Genetic testing is a form of medical testing that is used to recognize your genomic map. Currently, there are over 1,000 genetic tests that can help rule out genetic variances or see if a patient is at risk of developing or passing on a [...]
Everyone has experienced stress in his or her life. It is a natural physical and mental response to an event or situation. But it is important to understand how to properly deal with your stress since chronic stress can put you at risk for many health problems. At Holistic Heart Centers, a functional medicine doctor [...]
