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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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a), Stroke PreventionFoods That Reduce Arterial Plaque: A Cardiologist’s List
Read more →: Foods That Reduce Arterial Plaque: A Cardiologist’s ListCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a)Stroke Prevention Foods that reduce arterial plaque are a legitimate focus of cardiovascular research — but the mechanism is more nuanced than the word “clean” implies. As an integrative cardiologist, I want to give you an accurate picture: certain foods meaningfully reduce inflammation, slow plaque progression, and…
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Reversing Heart Disease Naturally
Read more →: Reversing Heart Disease NaturallyHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Going on walks. Steer clear of fats and cholesterol: Reduce your sodium intake: Focus on fiber-rich foods: Get active: Going on walks. Riding your bike. Swimming. Hiking. Gardening. Avoid sugary and processed foods: Stop smoking: Seek professional help from a Holistic Cardiologist on Long Island: This article was reviewed by…
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Holistic Treatment for Congenital Heart Defects
Read more →: Holistic Treatment for Congenital Heart DefectsHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Difficulty breathing. ✓ Aorta coercion – This variation indicates that the main artery has become narrow, meaning that it’s harder for the blood to pass through so the heart has to… What is a congenital heart defect? What are the symptoms? Difficulty breathing. Trouble exercising. Weight gain. Types of Congenital…
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National Cholesterol Education Month
Read more →: National Cholesterol Education MonthCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ High blood pressure. ✓ Eat Omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, walnuts, and flaxseed. ✓ Healthy eating choices. How Do I Know If I Have High Cholesterol? High blood pressure. Smoking. Excess Weight. Diabetes. How Does Cholesterol Get Lowered? Reducing saturated fats found in red…
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Is Your Morning Brew Harming Your Heart?
Read more →: Is Your Morning Brew Harming Your Heart?Heart Disease Key Points ✓ Increased blood pressure. Is Caffeine To Blame? What’s Actually Inside Your Cup? Increased blood pressure. Higher cholesterol levels. Long-term weight gain. Obesity. Diabetes. Heart disease. What Can You Do? Contact Us This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart…
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Can Anxiety Affect Your Heart?
Read more →: Can Anxiety Affect Your Heart?Heart Disease Key Points ✓ Tachycardia – rapid heartbeat ✓ How Long It Lasts: The length of a panic attack can vary greatly but are most often under 20 minutes. How Anxiety Affects the Heart Tachycardia – rapid heartbeat High Blood Pressure Lower Heart Rate Variability – variation in heartbeats over time Is it a…
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How Does Fiber Affect Your Health?
Read more →: How Does Fiber Affect Your Health?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Also, maintaining a high-fibrous diet can help minimize the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Health Benefits Lower Cholesterol Levels: Fibrous foods help to lower overall cholesterol levels by lowering the low-density lipoprotein levels, or the “bad” cholesterol levels in our blood. A holistic nutritionist in Nassau County…
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How Does Sleep Affect Your Cardiovascular Health?
Read more →: How Does Sleep Affect Your Cardiovascular Health?Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Key Points ✓ Heart attack ✓ Sleep apnea: Breathing stops temporarily when the air passages are blocked during sleep. ✓ Schedule your sleep: Try to keep a routine schedule of when you go to sleep and wake up in the morning Your Risk of Heart Conditions Increases Heart attack Coronary…
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New Tool Helps Alert the Public to Unlawfully Marketed Dietary Supplement Ingredients
Read more →: New Tool Helps Alert the Public to Unlawfully Marketed Dietary Supplement IngredientsHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Andarine GTx 007 SARM S-4 S-4 cpd ✓ Contacted 17 companies selling products that falsely claimed to help Alzheimer disease The List Andarine GTx 007 SARM S-4 S-4 cpd Higenamine Dl-demethylcoclaurine (+-)-Norcolaurine (R)-Higenamine Hordenine Anhaline Eremursine Peyocactine N-Methyltryamine NMT Methyl-4-tyramine N-Methyl-tyramine Octopamine Analet Norden Nprsympatol 1,4-DMAA 1,4 dimethylamylamine…
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What Are The Signs Of An Unhealthy Heart
Read more →: What Are The Signs Of An Unhealthy HeartHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Irregular heartbeat What are the signs of an Unhealthy Heart? Signs of an Unhealthy Heart: Irregular heartbeat Aches or constriction in the chest, shoulder or arm Dizziness, loss of breath, and fainting Sexual issues, like erectile dysfunction Sleep Apnea Swelling of legs or feet Sore or swollen gums, jaw, or…
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Maintaining A Heart-Healthy Summer Diet
Read more →: Maintaining A Heart-Healthy Summer DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Wraps. ✓ Reducing blood pressure. ✓ Melons. Add Some Avocados Wraps. Salads. Sandwiches. Dips. Try Tomatoes Reducing blood pressure. Limiting body inflammation. Fighting off the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Chilled Fruit Salad Melons. Berries. Peaches. Plums. Cherries. Contact Us This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina…
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Peripheral Artery Disease
Read more →: Peripheral Artery DiseaseCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Painful cramping in the hips and calf muscles after physical activity. ✓ Detailed history intake. Symptoms: Painful cramping in the hips and calf muscles after physical activity. Leg numbness/weakness. Coldness in the lower leg or foot. Change in color of legs. Shiny skin on legs. …
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.