If you’ve ever woken up with your eyes feeling a bit foggy or noticed the room looking slightly off until your first cup of coffee, you’re not alone. As someone who’s spent years managing patients with high blood pressure, I can tell you that this strange pairing—hypertension and blurry morning vision—isn’t just a fluke. It’s…
If you’ve ever stared at a bag of chia seeds and wondered, “Does chia seed help hypertension?”—you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician who’s been managing hypertension in my patients for years, I get this question a lot. And honestly, it’s a good one. We’ve come a long way from just writing prescriptions and…
Let’s be real for a moment—keeping track of your blood pressure every single day sounds like one of those things you know you *should* do, but it ends up somewhere between flossing daily and logging all your meals. Trust me, as a physician who has spent years treating patients with hypertension, I get it. But…
Can hot showers affect blood pressure? That’s a question I hear more often than you might think—especially from patients who are managing hypertension and looking for simple lifestyle tweaks. And honestly, I get it. We all love a steamy shower after a long day, and I’m no exception. But as someone who’s spent years treating…
If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for yet another prescription to keep your blood pressure in check, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician who’s worked with countless patients on hypertension management, I’ve seen the full spectrum — from those struggling with medication side effects to those craving more *natural, sustainable solutions*. That’s why…
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a link between blood pressure and leg cramps, you’re not alone. As someone who’s managed hypertension in my patients for over a decade, I’ve fielded this question countless times. And honestly? It’s a good one—because it touches on how interconnected our body systems really are. A patient once told…
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on salt, you know it’s easier said than done. As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management, I see patients daily struggling with the delicate balance of reducing sodium without making their meals bland and boring. The truth is, you can reduce salt without sacrificing flavor —…
As a physician who’s spent over a decade treating patients with high blood pressure, I’ve noticed something curious that comes up every winter: a spike in blood pressure readings. Patients often ask me, “Can cold weather raise blood pressure?”—and the answer is yes, it absolutely can. And not just a little bit. For some folks,…
Is garlic oil good for hypertension? That’s a question I get asked quite a bit in my practice as an Internal Medicine physician focusing on hypertension management. Many patients are curious about natural remedies and whether they can really help lower blood pressure. Garlic has been around forever in traditional medicine circles, and garlic oil,…