Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to mistakenly attack your joints. This leads to pain, swelling, and stiffness, especially in the hands, wrists, and knees. While medications help manage symptoms, the foods you eat can also make a difference—both good and bad. Knowing which foods may worsen RA inflammation…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that affects your joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. But it can also lead to other health problems, including a type of anemia linked to low iron levels. If you have RA, paying attention to your iron intake might help you feel better and support your overall health….
If you’ve ever wondered how to adjust diet for asthma, you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how what we eat can either ease asthma symptoms or make flare-ups worse. It’s not just about avoiding certain foods; it’s about understanding the connection between nutrition and lung health—and making smart, simple tweaks…
If you’ve been navigating the rollercoaster ride of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’ve probably wondered more than once, “Is my food making this worse?” As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had more patients ask me about foods that trigger RA flares than almost anything else. And let me tell you—diet can absolutely make a difference. The…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means constantly juggling symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle tweaks to keep inflammation and pain in check. Over the years working as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen countless patients ask about natural remedies that might complement their medical care — and one topic that keeps popping up is the idea of…
If you’ve ever dealt with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or worked closely with those who have, you know how relentless it can feel. From the persistent joint pain to the fatigue that sneaks up on you, managing RA is often about more than just medications. Over the years as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means navigating a complex landscape of symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments. One topic that comes up a lot in my practice as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner is the connection between RA and gluten-free diets. Patients often ask if cutting out gluten can ease their joint pain or reduce inflammation. From…
If you’re living with asthma like many of my patients, you’re probably already aware that it’s not just about inhalers and avoiding triggers. Over the years working as a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful food choices can be in supporting respiratory health. That’s why I often talk to my patients about foods…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD—aka gastroesophageal reflux disease—you know how tricky mealtimes can get. Back when I was working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I saw patients struggle with heartburn, bloating, or that gnawing chest discomfort almost daily. What really stuck with me was how many of them had no idea…