Ever had your blood pressure spike the moment you walk into a doctor’s office? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to deal with white coat hypertension—a condition I see far more often than you’d think in my clinic. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had countless patients panic when I…
As an internal medicine physician with a focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen many patients who experience unexpected drops in blood pressure. One common question I frequently hear is, “Can dehydration cause low blood pressure?” The short answer is yes, but the situation is more complex than just a simple “yes” or “no.” Dehydration can…
Let’s face it—managing blood pressure isn’t just about the pills. It’s about everything around them, especially how you start your day. As an internal medicine physician with a special focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen it time and again: patients who take control of their morning rituals for stable blood pressure tend to have fewer…
As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients manage high blood pressure, I’ve been asked just about every lifestyle-related question under the sun. But one that’s coming up more and more lately is this: Can screen time increase blood pressure? It’s a great question—especially as our lives become more intertwined with smartphones, tablets,…
Let’s be real—traveling is already a bit of a circus. Between packing, security lines, delayed flights, and questionable airplane food, it’s easy to get stressed. Now add a chronic condition like high blood pressure to the mix? That’s a whole new level of planning. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients manage…
If you’ve ever wondered whether when you eat matters just as much as what you eat—especially when it comes to managing blood pressure—you’re not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s worked with countless patients struggling with hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how subtle changes in daily routines, like meal timing, can significantly shift those systolic…
As an internal medicine physician with years of experience in managing hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to create an effective and personalized hypertension care plan for each patient. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, and while it’s a common condition, its management requires a…
Is celery really good for hypertension? That’s a question I get asked more often than you’d expect—and not just by my patients, but friends, family, even strangers once they find out I’m an Internal Medicine physician. It’s funny how a humble vegetable can stir up so much curiosity. I’ve spent the last decade focused on…
If you’ve been struggling with both high blood pressure and back pain, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining things. Over the years in my Internal Medicine practice, I’ve had countless patients come in wondering if there’s a connection between these two seemingly unrelated issues. And here’s the truth: there just might be. The body…
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