If you’ve ever stood in the middle of a grocery store aisle squinting at a food label wondering if it’s “low sodium enough,” trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—both as a physician and as someone trying to coach patients through lifestyle changes that stick. Learning how to create a low-sodium grocery list isn’t…
If you’re managing high blood pressure and planning a trip soon, I can totally relate—traveling as a hypertension patient often means prepping more than just your suitcase. As an internal medicine physician, I get questions all the time from my patients about the best travel snacks for blood pressure patients. And honestly? It’s one of…
Can food sensitivities raise blood pressure? This might seem like a niche question, but trust me—after years in internal medicine with a focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen more than a few patients whose blood pressure just wouldn’t budge, no matter how many medications or lifestyle changes we threw at it. And here’s the kicker:…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing respiratory symptoms can be—especially when they seem to mimic something else entirely. One of the most common questions I get is, “Can asthma cause flu-like symptoms?” It’s a valid concern. You start coughing, feel fatigued, maybe even develop some body aches, and it’s easy to…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner with years of hands-on experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless patients who struggle with the complexities of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One of the most common questions I get from my patients, especially those dealing with the more debilitating symptoms, is: “Can rheumatoid arthritis cause chronic fatigue syndrome…
When I first started practicing as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, one of the most common questions my patients asked—especially as the seasons started to shift—was this: “Why does my asthma get so much worse in the cold?” If you’ve ever noticed your asthma symptoms triggered by cold air, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, it’s…
If there’s one question I get asked more than any other in clinic, it’s this: “What are the best natural anti-inflammatory herbs for arthritis?” And honestly, I get it. Living with arthritis—whether it’s rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, or one of the many inflammatory types—can be a daily battle. Between the stiffness, the joint pain that flares up…
If you’ve been told your blood pressure is creeping up—or maybe it’s already up there—you’re probably wondering what you can do about it beyond popping pills. Let’s talk about the best exercises to lower blood pressure fast. This is something I discuss with my patients almost daily in the clinic. Honestly, you’d be surprised how…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that often affects the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. It’s a condition that I, as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, encounter regularly in my practice, and one of the most common questions patients ask is, “Does rheumatoid arthritis get worse with age?” While this question doesn’t…