Many health and nutrition experts discuss the importance of macronutrients. However, what exactly are macronutrients? Its pretty simple actually. Macronutrients, or “macros” are any carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that make up your diet. In general, any nutrient consumed in large amount in the human diet is a macronutrient while “a chemical element or substance (such [...]
It is important to be mindful to have good nutrition every day. Eating healthy and making good decisions when it comes to your health are a big part of leading a full and healthy lifestyle. Nutrition and wellness is very important for every person along with physical exercise. Both will reduce your risk for chronic [...]
Genetic testing use blood/tissue samples to identify any cardiac problems that you may have inherited from your parents. Genetic testing can also be used to identify the best treatment or to determine if the best course of action is being taken. This process can help identify if there are genetic changes that can be passed [...]
Cholesterol is solid lipid found within every cell in our bodies, it is used in the production of cell membranes, hormones, and digestive substances. Doubtlessly cholesterol is essential for growth and digestive functions, but the it is often connoted as a harmful byproduct of fatty foods due to the frequency of high cholesterol causing heart complications. [...]
Do you suffer from stress? Stress is a dangerous health concern for people of all ages. If not taken seriously and cared for, stress can have the potential to lead to fatal conditions. Dr. Druz took this concern to heart when she founded and created the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island. The practice uniquely [...]
Arrhythmia is somewhat of an autological word as it it literally means ‘symptomatic lack of rhythm’. The most rhythmic organ in the human physiology is the heart, which maintains a specific pace in accordance to strength of the organ and stature of the body. When someone is diagnosed with arrhythmia it could describe a variety [...]
High cholesterol is a condition that 30% of all Americans contend with. Often, high cholesterol is a precursor, but it can also be a symptom of coronary heart disease. Depending on the severity of your cholesterol, your physician may prescribe to you a statin, a medication designed specifically to lower the cholesterol created in the [...]
Losing weight and getting healthy does not fall solely on the calories you eat and the calories you burn. There are a variety of factors that contribute to your overall cardiac health and waistline that require thorough examination. Our Fit in Your GENES program uses functional and integrative therapy based on genome, environment, nutrition, exercise [...]