Living with arthritis can feel like a constant uphill battle—not just physically, but emotionally too. From my years as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to find emotional support for arthritis. It’s not just about managing pain or inflammation; it’s about navigating the emotional rollercoaster that comes with chronic illness….
If you’ve ever sipped on coconut water after a workout and felt refreshed, you’re not alone. Lately, a lot of my patients have been asking me: Is coconut water good for hypertension? As an internal medicine physician who spends a good chunk of her day managing high blood pressure cases, I love when folks show…
It might surprise a lot of my patients when I say this, but spending some time under the sun might actually help regulate blood pressure. Yep, you read that right—sunlight, not just your meds, can play a meaningful role. As an Internal Medicine physician who focuses on hypertension management, I’ve had some intriguing conversations in…
Can potassium supplements lower BP fast? That’s a question I get *all the time* from my patients, especially the ones who are newly diagnosed with hypertension or just tired of the whole “watch your salt, exercise, and come back in 3 months” routine. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent over a decade managing high…
Can asthma cause strange breathing noises? As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more than a few patients look at me wide-eyed after describing what they called “weird sounds” coming from their chest—whistling, squeaking, gurgling, and even a kind of rattling noise. If you’ve ever wondered whether asthma could be behind those unusual sounds when…
If you’ve ever battled with acid reflux, you know how tricky it can be to find foods and drinks that don’t make that burning sensation worse. As someone who’s worked closely with patients in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how dietary choices can either soothe or aggravate this uncomfortable condition. One question I often…
Spring is one of my favorite seasons — flowers blooming, longer days, warmer breezes. But for many of my patients (and honestly, even for me sometimes), it also brings a lot of sneezing, wheezing, and coughing. If you’ve ever wondered how to manage asthma in spring season, you’re not alone. This time of year can…
If you’re like me and love bold, vibrant flavors but also deal with GERD, you know the struggle is real. Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how many patients feel like they have to give up their favorite foods — especially spicy or acidic dishes from cuisines like…
Can asthma cause hair loss? Believe it or not, that’s a question I’ve heard more than once in my clinic. At first glance, asthma and hair loss don’t seem connected. One affects your breathing, the other your scalp. But in practice, especially working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen some eyebrow-raising patterns. Let’s dive…