Let me guess—you’re sitting in the exam room, the cuff is tightening around your arm, and suddenly, your heart feels like it’s trying to set a new world record. Yep, I’ve seen this more times than I can count in my Internal Medicine clinic. It’s that classic moment when your blood pressure reading climbs—not because…
Ever found yourself behind the wheel, radio humming, halfway through your commute—then suddenly, a wave of dizziness hits you out of nowhere? It’s unsettling. As an internal medicine physician, I’ve had countless patients describe this exact scenario. What many don’t realize is that high BP and dizziness while driving can be more than just a…
Living with asthma can be challenging enough, but when you add a dry climate into the mix—hello Arizona, Nevada, parts of Colorado—it can feel like you’re constantly playing defense with your lungs. Asthma tips for living in dry climate aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. As someone who has worked closely with respiratory patients in both humid…
Hey there! If you’re anything like me, managing GERD safe options at Starbucks can sometimes feel like a bit of a guessing game. After working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic for a while, I’ve learned just how tricky it is to find coffee shop choices that won’t upset your stomach or trigger…
Spring is finally in full bloom, and Easter’s right around the corner! If you or someone in your family deals with acid reflux, you know that holidays packed with rich treats can be a little tricky. I’ve worked as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, and let me tell you — patients ask…
Finding the perfect GERD safe lunch for work used to be a daily struggle for me when I first started working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic. Between juggling patient vitals, procedure preps, and running back and forth with charts, grabbing a quick bite that wouldn’t leave me with heartburn by 2 PM…
Let’s be real—when you work in a Gastroenterology clinic like I do, you get *really* familiar with digestive issues. And one of the most common things I hear from patients struggling with acid reflux is: “What can I eat at night that won’t set my chest on fire later?” If that sounds like you, you’re…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD—or gastroesophageal reflux disease—you know how tricky it can be to find meals that don’t send your symptoms into overdrive. Trust me, as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients struggle with this exact issue. The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or…
Working from home sounds like a dream for many people, but if you’re like me—a Rheumatology nurse practitioner who also understands the daily grind of managing rheumatoid arthritis—it’s not always that simple. The idea of staying cozy at home is great, but when your joints scream at the thought of a stiff chair or cold…