Let me start by saying — as an Internal Medicine physician who deals with hypertension day in and day out — I’m always on the lookout for *simple, practical* tools to help patients manage their blood pressure. You wouldn’t believe how many people ask me about natural remedies. And one that keeps popping up in…
It’s funny how often high blood pressure—or hypertension—gets labeled as an “older person’s problem.” But let me tell you, as someone who’s spent years in Internal Medicine managing hypertension across all ages, I’ve seen more than my share of young women walk into my office completely unaware their blood pressure was sky-high. And the worst…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can acupuncture lower high blood pressure? — you’re definitely not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had countless conversations with patients curious about alternative ways to manage their blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions worldwide, and while medications are often the first…
Hey there! If you’re like many people I see in my practice as an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management, you’ve probably wondered about the best plant-based snacks for hypertension. Managing high blood pressure isn’t just about medications—what you eat plays a huge role. From my experience, swapping out salty, processed snacks for wholesome,…
If you’ve ever dealt with both high blood pressure and felt like the room was spinning, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician with years of hands-on experience managing hypertension, I’ve noticed a surprising link that many patients don’t expect: hypertension and inner ear problems. At first glance, the two seem unrelated. But once…
If you’re anything like most of my patients, you might’ve rolled your eyes the first time someone told you to “just relax” to lower your blood pressure. I get it. As an Internal Medicine Physician who’s spent years knee-deep in the realities of hypertension management, I used to think the same way—until I dug into…
If you’re like a lot of my patients, you’ve probably stood in the grocery store aisle, coconut water in hand, wondering: Can coconut water lower BP fast? It’s one of those health trends that seems too simple to be true. But as someone who’s been managing hypertension cases for years, I can say there’s a…
If you’ve ever stood in the dairy aisle wondering, “Is kefir good for hypertension?”—you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician who’s been neck-deep in blood pressure charts and medication titrations for over a decade, I’ve had more than a few patients ask this very question. With more people turning to gut-friendly foods for heart…
If you’ve ever noticed your blood pressure creeping up after a meal, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen plenty of patients ask me, “How to fix post-meal hypertension?” It’s a sneaky issue that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves. While many folks are aware…