Can asthma cause weight loss or gain? It’s a question I get asked surprisingly often, especially by patients who are either newly diagnosed or who’ve been dealing with asthma for years and suddenly notice their body changing in ways they didn’t expect. As someone who’s worked as a pulmonary nurse for over a decade, I’ve…
If you’ve ever watched someone slowly lose the ability to open a jar, button a shirt, or write their name due to rheumatoid arthritis, you know how heartbreaking joint deformities can be. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how early intervention and the right lifestyle shifts can make a world of difference. So…
Rheumatoid arthritis and best sleeping positions for pain relief—if you’ve ever tossed and turned through the night with aching joints, you already know how real this struggle is. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had more conversations than I can count with patients who are desperate for just one solid night’s sleep. Pain doesn’t clock…
As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be for patients to manage high blood pressure. For many, medications are the first line of defense. But, what if there was a more natural way to lower blood pressure? One of the questions I often get asked by…
As an Internal Medicine Physician with a focus on Hypertension Management, I’ve encountered many patients who struggle with the sensation of dizziness or lightheadedness after standing up too quickly. It’s something we all experience from time to time, but did you know this simple action can actually affect your blood pressure in a significant way?…
As someone who has worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen first-hand how challenging it can be to manage conditions like GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). The constant need to modify your diet to avoid flare-ups and find comfort in eating can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry, it’s possible to enjoy a…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how it can impact individuals’ daily lives. What many people don’t know is that there’s more to RA than just joint pain and inflammation. The gut microbiome – the trillions of bacteria and microorganisms…
As a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how the smallest dietary changes can have a significant impact on conditions like acid reflux and heartburn. One question that often comes up in my consultations with patients is whether common foods like bananas can trigger heartburn. It might seem surprising, given that bananas…
As a pulmonary nurse with years of experience working with patients who have asthma, I’ve seen firsthand how sensitive the respiratory system can be to various triggers. One of the most surprising and often overlooked triggers is strong odors. You might be wondering, can asthma really be triggered by strong odors? The short answer is…