Can ginger shots lower blood pressure? That’s a question I get surprisingly often—especially during wellness visits when patients talk about all the natural remedies they’ve been trying. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s been neck-deep in hypertension management for over a decade, I’ve seen it all—pharmaceuticals, fad diets, supplements, and yes, the famous ginger shots….
Night sweats and rheumatoid arthritis — if you’ve ever experienced these two together, you know it’s more than just an annoying symptom. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how this uncomfortable combo can disrupt sleep, affect daily life, and even cause anxiety for those trying to manage their condition. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t…
It always catches people off guard—when they tell me their neck makes that crunchy, grinding sound and I gently ask, “Has anyone ever talked to you about RA and neck cracking pain?” As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve heard it more times than I can count. That unexpected creak in the neck? It might not…
Living with asthma can be tough—especially when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep but your chest feels tight, your breathing gets shallow, and that wheeze just won’t quit. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s worked with hundreds of patients over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how even the smallest comforts can make a…
If you’ve ever found yourself gasping for air, clutching your chest, or feeling like your heart is racing out of nowhere, you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen so many patients land in the ER thinking they’re having a heart attack—only to find out it’s asthma. Yep, you read that right. So…
If you’re like many of my patients, you’ve probably noticed your blood pressure acting a little strange when the seasons change. Maybe your numbers creep up when the weather gets chilly, or perhaps they dip when spring finally rolls in. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years managing hypertension, I can confidently say this…
Living with asthma is challenging enough, but when stress sneaks in and triggers your symptoms, it can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to catch your breath during a tense moment, you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner with years of hands-on experience, I’ve seen firsthand how stress-induced asthma can complicate lives…
If you’re anything like me—juggling patient charts by day and trying to keep acid reflux in check by night—you probably know the struggle of finding GERD friendly sweet treat recipes that don’t send your esophagus into a full-blown meltdown. Working in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen so many patients leave the office feeling overwhelmed by…
Waking up with a sore throat, thick mucus in your throat, and that burning feeling creeping up your chest? Yeah, I’ve seen that look on patients’ faces way too many times. Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, you start picking up patterns — and one of the most frustrating complaints patients…