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…
If you’ve ever been woken up by your partner muttering in their sleep—or you’ve caught yourself sleep talking and wondered what’s going on—you’re not alone. One question I get surprisingly often from patients is, “Can asthma cause sleep talking?” It’s a fascinating connection and not something many folks think about. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner,…
Can sauna use raise blood pressure? This is a question I get asked a lot by patients and colleagues alike, especially given how popular saunas have become for relaxation and wellness. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how lifestyle habits can influence blood pressure—both positively and negatively. So, let’s…
Let me tell you something I’ve learned from years of working with people who struggle to catch a full breath — learning how to stretch lungs naturally can truly change your life. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how small, simple habits can make a big impact on lung function, especially for folks…
As a rheumatology nurse practitioner and a mom myself, I know firsthand that coping with RA as a parent is no easy feat. Between juggling morning stiffness and soccer practice, managing meds while making dinner, and explaining your flares to little ones, it can sometimes feel like you’re trying to run a marathon with ankle…