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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Arrhythmia
Read more →: ArrhythmiaArrhythmiasHeart Disease Key Points ✓ A fluttering in your chest. ✓ Validated metabolic assessment. Tachycardia: fast heartbeat. Flutter or Fibrillation: irregular heartbeat. Premature Contraction: early heartbeat. Causes and Symptoms: A fluttering in your chest. A racing or slow heartbeat. Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Dizziness. Sweating. Fainting. Where Can I Get Checked and Receive Treatment?…
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Why Should You Be Attending Nutritional Counseling
Read more →: Why Should You Be Attending Nutritional CounselingHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ If you think you may have an allergy: a nutritionist can help you cut out the foods you are allergic to while still enforcing a well-balanced regime. The importance of nutrition: When is it time for nutritional counseling? If you think you may have an allergy: a nutritionist…
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Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC’s)
Read more →: Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC’s)ArrhythmiasHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Dizziness ✓ Alcohol ✓ Sleep Solution & Stress Resilience Common Symptoms: Dizziness Weakness Skipped beats or missed beats Fluttering of heartbeat Pounding or jumping of heartbeat Triggers: Alcohol Drugs Caffeine, tobacco, anxiety High blood pressure Certain medications including decongestants and antihistamines How can a Holistic integrative cardiologist help? Sleep…
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How Much Cardio Is Too Much?
Read more →: How Much Cardio Is Too Much?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Increased heart strength. ✓ 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week. ✓ Calcium and plaque build up in your arteries. Benefits Of Cardio Increased heart strength. Improved sleep. Significant calories burned. Release of endorphins which are the body’s natural mood boosters. Reduced stress. Prevention of high…
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Exercise and Stress Relief
Read more →: Exercise and Stress ReliefHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ High-energy Activities Ex: running, dancing, or spinning. ✓ Genomic Consults Exercises to try: High-energy Activities Ex: running, dancing, or spinning. Yoga Tai-chi Pilates Kickboxing How can a Holistic Cardiologist on Long Island help me? Genomic Consults Sleep Solution & Stress Resilience FIT in Your GENES Weight Loss Program…
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Inflammation-Fighting Diet
Read more →: Inflammation-Fighting DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Broccoli What Should I Be Eating? Broccoli Nuts Beans Whole grains Avocados Cherries Berries Apples Dark, leafy greens Sweet potatoes Oily fish Dairy Meat Vegetable oils We Can Help! This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart…
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Are These “Healthy” Foods Actually Good For You?
Read more →: Are These “Healthy” Foods Actually Good For You?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Fresh fruits. Yogurt-Covered Raisins Trail Mix Bottled Fruit Smoothies & Juices “Fat-Free” Foods Don’t Fall For Marketing Fresh fruits. Fresh vegetables. Leafy greens. Beans and legumes. Nuts. Whole grains. Contact Us This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at…
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The Importance of Having a Healthy Thyroid
Read more →: The Importance of Having a Healthy ThyroidHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Key Points ✓ Hyperthyroidism – occurs when the thyroid is overproducing hormones. What Does My Thyroid Do? What Could Go Wrong? Hyperthyroidism – occurs when the thyroid is overproducing hormones. Can result in weight loss, irritability, increased heart rate, and weakness. Hypothyroidism – occurs when the thyroid is underproducing hormones. Can result…
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High Blood Pressure Education Month
Read more →: High Blood Pressure Education MonthHeart DiseaseHypertension Key Points ✓ Normal blood pressure measurements will be 120/80. ✓ Metabolic assessments. High Blood Pressure Education Month Common misconceptions: Normal blood pressure measurements will be 120/80. Anything greater than that is considered elevated or high. There are rarely any telltale signs of high blood pressure aside from direct testing, stroke, or heart…
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Natural ways to lower your blood pressure
Read more →: Natural ways to lower your blood pressureHeart DiseaseHypertension Key Points ✓ Lose weight and exercise: Increased weight means that your body is working harder to pump all of the blood through your body, and if you are gaining weight… ✓ Stop smoking ✓ More potassium Take care of yourself: Lose weight and exercise: Increased weight means that your body is working…
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Why Am I Having Heart Palpitations?
Read more →: Why Am I Having Heart Palpitations?ArrhythmiasHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Vigorous amounts of physical activity. Causes: Non-heart related issues include: Vigorous amounts of physical activity. Intake of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or illegal drugs/amphetamines. Emotional distress such as anxiety, nervousness, stress or fear. Hormonal fluctuations. Certain medications/herbal supplements such as diet pills and decongestants. Consuming foods with large amounts…
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Do You Have a Hormone Imbalance?
Read more →: Do You Have a Hormone Imbalance?Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseMenopausal Heart Key Points ✓ Trouble falling asleep or disruptive sleep patterns throughout the night. Signs and Symptoms Trouble falling asleep or disruptive sleep patterns throughout the night. A heightened sense of fatigue. Weight gain or unexplained weight loss. Chronic acne. Specifically in women: Irregular menstruation, including missed or long-lasting/frequent periods. Hirsutism…
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.