It is indeed well known that our heart is the most vital organ that we possess. Our heart pumps out blood through our veins and keeps us living each day healthily. If we understand and are informed of the importance, then why is heart disease the leading cause of death for men and women in [...]
The link between diet and heart disease is real. So, it’s important to recognize that what you ingest does affect your heart health, blood pressure, inflammation, and cholesterol levels. Processed foods can lead to high levels of inflammation, so it is vital to monitor and minimize your consumption which trigger it. Processed foods can also [...]
What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to other health complications. High blood pressure occurs when the pressure of the blood flow against your artery walls is abnormally high. This intense pressure pushing against your arteries can cause damage to your blood vessels [...]
Despite what you may think, incorporating cinnamon into your daily diet can provide excellent overall benefits for your heart health. Just adding a small pinch to breakfast, dessert, or even your coffee can discreetly boost your heart health and encourage other health benefits. Cinnamon itself contains copious amounts of antioxidants which can help lower LDL [...]
Most likely, you are aware that exercise is important for your body and your overall health. However, you may not have been aware that living an active lifestyle is crucial not only for a healthy life but also a healthy heart. Exercise can help to strengthen your heart and lower risks associated with heart disease. [...]
Many people don’t understand how to improve heart and cardiovascular health holistically which is why medicine is so frequently used. In a simple definition, holistic treatment refers to treating the body as a whole, and this form of healing is offered at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island. Our experienced holistic cardiologist in Nassau County [...]
February 1st, 2019 is National Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health. So what better way to spread awareness than to discuss the importance of heart health for women. What most people don’t realize is that women are more likely to suffer from heart disease than men are. Studies show that 1 in 4 women will [...]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Hypertension has no symptoms, yet over time if it’s untreated, it can cause major issues such as heart disease or stroke. This condition affects many people, but fortunately, it can be treated in [...]
A heart-healthy diet is crucial in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. At Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, we want to make sure our patients have access to both a nutritionist and a dietician so that they can implement the right foods that are good for their heart as well as their overall well being. [...]
Women’s Heart Health Summit: It’s been found that most research previously done on heart disease has been based on men. Yet, more women are dying from heart disease yearly than men are. This is why the Women’s Heart Health Summit was started. For heart disease in women, we need to look at different prevention, diagnosis, [...]
