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5 Ways to Boost Your Immunity and Heart Health

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  When you go out for your grocery shopping, you may have come across some immunity booster products that claim to enhance your immunity on regular consumption. And, why not? COVID—19 increased the search volume of the word "Immunity" as it helps to fight the disease. The immune system protects the body from harmful elements like bacteria and microorganisms that can cause diseases. Our body's immunity system plays a significant role in keeping all our organs healthy, including our heart.  We tend to think that building the immune system is rather an easy task. But it's way too complex. Our immunity has to be tough to face infections — helping our bodies to prevent diseases and other autoimmune disorders. By tuning some healthy habits in your day-to-day routine, like diet and stress management, you can build your immune system without taking any additional supplements. We at Corrielus Cardiology bring you some essential points that you can consider to boost your immuni...

The Many Benefits of Concierge Medicine

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  How long do you typically wait to get in to see your doctor? And when the day of your appointment finally arrives, how long do you sit in the waiting room?  Your answers may depend on whether you needed a sick-person appointment or a routine exam. But chances are your wait times are unacceptably long.  On average, it’s estimated that 60% of people wait two weeks to get in to see their primary care provider. If you need a specialist, the earliest appointment could be several months down the road. Concierge medicine is dramatically different from traditional health care services in many ways, but one of the most important is that you won’t wait to see the doctor. At Corrielus Cardiology, under the leadership of Dr. Sanul Corrielus, we offer the option of concierge medicine because we’re dedicated to providing prompt, comprehensive, and truly individualized care. You can call our office to learn the details of enrolling in concierge care.  In the meantime, here are s...

Can Depression Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease?

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Depression is a mood disorder that results in loss of interest in any work. People go through depression at different paces according to their stress levels and cognitive strength. Depression might be called a feeling of sadness or blue vibes, but actually, it is a vast rabbit hole of physical and mental illness. We have known that depression results in mental and physical deterioration. But did you know that depression can also put your heart health at risk? Unhealthy behaviors like trauma, stress, anxiety, or eating disorders can affect your heart health. Depression often influences people to adopt unhealthy habits like alcoholism, dipsomania, or chemical or substance abuse. These consumptions directly affect your heart health. Understanding the Link between Depression and Heart Health: General depression and stress can cause cardiac arrests — even to individuals who have never experienced a heart problem. This case could be vice-versa as well. People who have a history of heart dise...