Heart Disease: Articles
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States — yet much of it is preventable and, in some cases, partially reversible when the underlying drivers are properly identified and addressed. These articles go beyond the standard risk-factor checklist to explore mechanisms, missed tests, and integrative interventions that can change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease.
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171 articles on Heart Disease
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Detox for Heart Health: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Read more →: Detox for Heart Health: What the Evidence Actually SupportsHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Detox for heart health is one of the most misunderstood topics in integrative medicine — misunderstood in both directions. On one side, the wellness industry promotes aggressive cleanses and unproven protocols that have no clinical basis. On the other, conventional medicine dismisses the concept entirely. The clinical reality sits between these…
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What is holistic cardiology?
Read more →: What is holistic cardiology?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Embracing a variety of safe, effective options in the diagnosis and treatment Searching for underlying causes of the disease Discovering not only what kind of disease a patient has but what kind of patient has a disease Illness affects a whole person, not just an isolated event Healing occurs easier when…
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B Vitamins
Read more →: B VitaminsHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Maintenance of muscle tone in the G.I tract Stability of nervous system The integrity of skin, hair, and liver. Support of methylation and toxin removal Energy generation Stabilization of vascular lining This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers,…
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National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Read more →: National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness MonthAtrial FibrillationHeart Disease Eat an anti-inflammatory diet: Keep an active lifestyle Focus on stress reduction: Visit a cardiologist annually if you are at risk This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not…
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Treating Hypertension on Long Island
Read more →: Treating Hypertension on Long IslandHeart DiseaseHypertension Headaches Shortness of breath Nosebleeds Healthy eating and limiting sodium and salt Being physically active Maintaining a healthy weight Limiting alcohol intake Managing and coping with stress This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for…
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Is Coffee Linked To Hypertension?
Read more →: Is Coffee Linked To Hypertension?Heart DiseaseHypertension This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice. More Articles on Heart Disease See all Heart Disease articles → | Back to Heart Health Blog
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What Is Endothelial Dysfunction? The Earliest Warning Sign of Heart Disease — and How to Reverse It
Read more →: What Is Endothelial Dysfunction? The Earliest Warning Sign of Heart Disease — and How to Reverse ItHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Medically reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Integrative Cardiologist, Holistic Heart Centers · Last updated: June 2026 Endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest measurable changes in the cardiovascular system — a shift in the thin lining of your blood vessels that begins years, sometimes decades, before plaque, a blockage,…
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Is Intermittent Fasting Safe?
Read more →: Is Intermittent Fasting Safe?Heart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Improves longevity Lowers risk of type-2 diabetes Reduces levels of chronic inflammation Repairs cellular damage from oxidative stress Weight Loss Flexibility Slows down neurological degenerative disorders Energy dips Hormone imbalances May trigger an eating disorder May change lifestyle factors (some life situations like pregnancy need adequate eating) Blood sugar issues Lack of…
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Fruits and Vegetables and Your Heart Health: Recent Study
Read more →: Fruits and Vegetables and Your Heart Health: Recent StudyHeart Disease It is well-known that a diet heavy in fruits and vegetables can carry many health benefits, as they are low in fat and high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. More importantly, fruits and vegetables greatly benefit your heart by lowering blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart…
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Oxidative Stress and Heart Disease: What It Is, How to Measure It, and How to Reduce It
Read more →: Oxidative Stress and Heart Disease: What It Is, How to Measure It, and How to Reduce ItCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Oxidative stress is one of the primary mechanisms driving cardiovascular disease — yet it rarely appears on a standard cardiology workup. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M measures oxidative burden directly through biomarkers like oxidized LDL and 8-isoprostane, because addressing oxidative…
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Foods That Lower Blood Pressure: A Cardiologist’s Evidence-Based Guide
Read more →: Foods That Lower Blood Pressure: A Cardiologist’s Evidence-Based GuideCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertension Foods that lower blood pressure are among the most searched cardiovascular topics online — and for good reason. Hypertension affects nearly half of American adults, most of whom are managed with medication alone, without a systematic review of the dietary and lifestyle factors that drive blood pressure elevation. As…
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Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
Read more →: Healthy Habits for a Healthy HeartHeart Disease It is well-known that a diet heavy in fruits and vegetables can carry many health benefits, as they are low in fat and high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. More importantly, fruits and vegetables greatly benefit your heart by lowering blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart…
Heart Disease Is Not Inevitable.
The drivers behind heart disease — inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, hormonal shifts — are identifiable and addressable. The HeartWell Step 1 Explore visit uncovers what is driving yours and builds a plan to address it.