Taking daily supplements are essential for your overall body function. Vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E, K, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, and B-Vitamins are all integral for longevity and vitality. Here at Holistic Heart Centers, Dr. Druz and her team research the best supplements for their patients. Using professional brands with documented sources [...]
As you ate your breakfast this morning, did you give any thought as to how long or how thoroughly you chewed? The answer is most likely not. We often are so excited to eat or are in such a rush to eat that we do not properly chew our food. We usually take a few [...]
Have you ever heard of hypertension? If not, maybe you’ve heard of high blood pressure, which is the non-medical term for hypertension. Dr. Druz, Long Island Cardiologist, explains hypertension as an abnormally high pressure of the blood that is being pumped through your arteries and veins every time your heart beats. Arterial blood pressure is [...]
It is common for people to strive off a cup or two of coffee in the morning to prevent them from falling asleep on their desk at work. Is it possible that this delicious cup that provides energy is eligible of causing Hypertension? Possibly. To explain, hypertension is a condition in which one’s blood pressure [...]
At just one cell thick, the inner lining of your blood vessels, known as the endothelium, plays a crucial role as a regulator of all vascular health. Involved in both blood clotting and inflammation, the endothelium is the surface upon which many biochemical reactions occur daily. The Endothelium is the largest organ of the body, [...]
Today many people on Long Island are consciously trying to find natural substances instead of pharmaceuticals for healing. This is where adaptogens come in. First off, what are adaptogens? They are nontoxic, natural substances that work with a person’s body to help them adapt, mostly known for a reduction in stress. In addition, recent data suggests [...]
Recently, there has been an endorsement of increased consumption of healthy fats as well as re-emergence of ketogenic diet for weight loss and management of chronic degenerative diseases. Among these, intermittent fasting (ITF) is the easiest and probably the oldest method used by novices and professionals, and is often included as part of a comprehensive [...]
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 attack. With [...]
You may have heard about inflammation- and the holistic approaches to help reduce it- but do you really know what inflammation truly is? In the simplest way: inflammation is your body’s natural reaction to infections, stress, or toxic chemicals. To help protect your body from foreign substances, chemicals from the body’s white blood cells are [...]
Summer is just around the corner and everyone is looking to feel and look their best. At Holistic Heart Centers, located in Mineola, we have the knowledge and tools to guide you through natural sustainable weight loss to get you ready for this upcoming Spring and Summer seasons. We have a variety of programs which [...]