Metabolic Syndrome: Articles
Metabolic syndrome links insulin resistance, central weight gain, and inflammation directly to cardiovascular risk. These articles explain how to measure metabolic flexibility and reverse the process before it becomes diabetes or heart disease.
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13 articles on Metabolic Syndrome
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Metabolic Syndrome Treatment: The Integrative Approach That Addresses the Root Cause
Read more →: Metabolic Syndrome Treatment: The Integrative Approach That Addresses the Root CauseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a)HypertensionMetabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome treatment is one of the areas where integrative cardiology most clearly outperforms standard medical care. The five criteria — elevated waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose — are each individually treated with separate medications in conventional practice. Integrative…
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Is Weightlifting Good for Your Heart? What Cardiologists Know Now
Read more →: Is Weightlifting Good for Your Heart? What Cardiologists Know NowCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertensionMetabolic Syndrome Is weightlifting good for your heart? The evidence — much of it published in the last decade — is unambiguously yes, with important nuance about dose, intensity, and patient population. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M views resistance training as one of the…
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Fasting Mimicking Diet
Read more →: Fasting Mimicking DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome You may have heard me recommending a fasting-mimicking diet, or FMD, on various occasions. Key Points ✓ You may have heard me recommending a fasting-mimicking diet, or FMD, on various occasions. The Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a plant-based diet designed to mimic the effects of fasting on the body while…
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Is Weightlifting Beneficial For Heart Health?
Read more →: Is Weightlifting Beneficial For Heart Health?Heart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome How Can Weightlifting Benefit Your Heart Health? Improves Blood Pressure Improves Sleep Reduces Fat Around the Heart Contact Us 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…
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Too Much Sugar Can Stress Your Heart
Read more →: Too Much Sugar Can Stress Your HeartHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Key Points ✓ Ditch The Soft Drinks: The sugar and calories present in soft drinks can add up fast. Sugar And Your Heart Tips For Monitoring Your Sugar Ditch The Soft Drinks: The sugar and calories present in soft drinks can add up fast. Try cutting these out altogether or substituting water…
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National Diabetes Month
Read more →: National Diabetes MonthHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Key Points ✓ Damaging the nerves that control your heart. ✓ Performing moderately-intense physical activities for at least 150 minutes each week. ✓ Starting you on a diet that will counteract the adverse effects of diabetes. How Does Diabetes Affect The Heart? Damaging the nerves that control your heart. Increasing your blood…
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Is the Keto Diet Good for Your Heart?
Read more →: Is the Keto Diet Good for Your Heart?Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Key Points ✓ It also reduces your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes or certain types of cancers. ✓ Weight loss may come but not stay – The Ketogenic Diet is restrictive and unnatural for many people who may find it difficult to stick with this dietary… ✓ Leafy green…
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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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Is Cinnamon Good for Your Heart? What Cardiologists Know About the Evidence
Read more →: Is Cinnamon Good for Your Heart? What Cardiologists Know About the EvidenceHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertensionMetabolic Syndrome Is cinnamon good for your heart? The question gets asked more than almost any other about a single spice — and the clinical evidence is more substantial than most people realize. Cinnamon has documented effects on blood sugar, blood pressure, lipids, and inflammation that are directly relevant to cardiovascular health….
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Diabetes Awareness Month
Read more →: Diabetes Awareness MonthHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome The Importance of Diet Modification The Importance of Stress Mangement and Exercise The Importance of Shorterm and Longterm Goals 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…
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How To Prevent, Manage And Reverse Prediabetes
Read more →: How To Prevent, Manage And Reverse PrediabetesHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome How To Avoid Prediabetes: Why Sleep, Diet, Exercise, And Stress Are Important Factors Of Metabolic Function: Poor sleep quality or depriving yourself of sleep can put you more at risk for diabetes and obesity. Stress does not help the body either. Meditation for just 5 minutes a day can help lower your…
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How to Have Healthy Blood Sugar
Read more →: How to Have Healthy Blood SugarHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Whether you have diabetes or not, keeping your blood sugar levels stable is vital for leading a healthy life. Holistic Heart Centers, a functional medicine doctor on Long Island, has holistic healthcare solutions for helping you live a life free from blood sugar woes. Key Points ✓ Whether you have diabetes or…
Reverse Metabolic Syndrome at the Root.
The drivers behind metabolic syndrome — 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.