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…
Heart 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…
Coronary 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…
Coronary 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. …
ArrhythmiasHeart 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?…
Heart 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…
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…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease What is Holistic Cardiology? Should You Visit Our Holistic integrative cardiologist? 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…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseMenopausal Heart Diabetes High blood pressure Obesity Inactive lifestyle Family history of heart disease Smoking High LDL Low HDL Fruits and vegetables Whole grains Low-fat dairy products Fish and poultry Nuts A limit on red meat intake Avoid smoking Maintain a healthy, normal body weight Exercise at least 150 minutes each week…