When I first started working in a gastroenterology clinic, I had no idea how much food choices could impact digestive health — especially something as specific as GERD-friendly cooking oil choices. Over time, chatting with patients, watching their diets evolve, and seeing firsthand how small changes made big improvements, I realized that oils — yes,…
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always make the dinner table conversation: GERD. Or, more specifically, how alcohol-free beer affects GERD. Working in a Gastroenterology clinic as a Medical Assistant has shown me firsthand just how many people silently struggle with acid reflux. And guess what? A lot of them are trying to make healthier…
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Can GERD cause dizziness?” — you’re not alone. I’ve been working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic for years, and I can’t even count how many times patients come in describing weird, unexpected symptoms that don’t seem to match the typical acid reflux narrative. One of the…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis isn’t just about managing the flare-ups and medication schedules—it’s also about navigating daily life with a chronic condition that doesn’t always play fair. In my years as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how much of a toll RA can take—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. That’s why I’m…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how debilitating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be for patients. One of the most challenging aspects of RA is the pain. Whether it’s constant aching, joint stiffness, or those sudden flares that can knock you off your feet, rheumatoid arthritis pain relief is something everyone living with the…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis, you’re probably no stranger to the daily dance of managing pain, fatigue, and stiffness. One of the questions I hear the most as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner is, “What kind of exercise can I actually do without making my joints worse?” It’s a totally valid concern. The good news?…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis is no joke. I’ve seen it up close — the daily stiffness, the fatigue that hits out of nowhere, the quiet frustration of feeling like your own immune system has turned on you. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve spent years helping patients navigate this chronic illness, and one thing I’ve…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis—or caring for someone who is—you’ve probably noticed that the *feet* often get the short end of the stick when it comes to attention. But trust me, as someone who’s spent years as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand just how rheumatoid arthritis affects the feet. It’s not just…
Let’s talk about something I get asked in clinic a lot: the effects of mild alcohol consumption on blood pressure (BP). It’s one of those questions patients often bring up with a bit of a guilty smile—“Doc, is one glass of wine with dinner *really* that bad?” And honestly, I get it. We all want…