Waking up to stiff, achy joints can feel like your body is stuck in a stubborn time warp — especially if you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You might have asked yourself, “Why does RA hurt in the morning?” As a rheumatology nurse practitioner who’s seen countless patients battle this very question, I want to…
If you’re dealing with acid reflux or GERD, you know that packing lunch isn’t as easy as grabbing whatever’s in the fridge. Trust me, working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen how a few simple food swaps can make a world of difference. So, if you’re searching for GERD friendly lunchbox ideas that won’t leave…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can asthma cause mucus in throat—you’re definitely not alone. I hear this question all the time in my clinic, and honestly, it makes total sense. You’d expect wheezing or coughing with asthma, but that sticky, annoying mucus in the back of your throat? That catches people off guard. As a…
So, you’re probably wondering, is honey lemon water good for hypertension? You’re not alone—this is one of those trending questions my patients often bring up during consultations. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent a good chunk of time helping people get their blood pressure under control, I can say the interest in natural remedies…
When I first started working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I didn’t expect to be dishing out snack advice to so many parents. But here we are—and honestly, I love it. Helping families find practical solutions is the best part of my job. One question that comes up surprisingly often? “What…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how chronic conditions like asthma can wear people down—not just physically, but emotionally, too. One question I get a lot from patients is whether natural remedies can actually make a difference. And honestly? Some of them can. That’s especially true when it comes to the benefits of…
If you’re like many of my patients who’ve come into the clinic feeling overwhelmed and tense, only to discover their blood pressure is climbing higher than expected, you’re not alone. Stress is a sneaky contributor to hypertension, and over the years, I’ve noticed more and more people asking about herbal remedies for stress-induced hypertension. And…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve come across many patients who ask, “Can asthma cause trouble concentrating?” It’s a question that might seem surprising at first, because when we think about asthma, our minds usually jump to wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. But the reality is more complex. From my years in respiratory care,…
If you’ve ever wondered, does zinc affect blood pressure? you’re definitely not alone. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, this question pops up quite often in my clinic. Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in numerous bodily functions, from immune support to wound healing, but its role in blood pressure regulation…