For years, I struggled to figure out why my migraines were so relentless, no matter what I tried. I’d pop painkillers, avoid loud environments, even track my triggers religiously. But nothing seemed to offer long-term relief—until I took a deep dive into how my daily meals might be affecting my brain. Specifically, switching to a…
If you’ve ever found yourself curled up in a dark room, trying to ride out the waves of a relentless migraine, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—more times than I care to admit. Over the years, I’ve tried nearly everything: prescription meds, yoga, blackout curtains, even acupuncture. But one of the most surprising—and effective—shifts…
If you’ve ever found yourself clutching your head in a dimly lit room, praying for silence and relief, you’re not alone. Migraines have been part of my life for over a decade—and let me tell you, navigating what to eat (and what not to) is like walking a dietary tightrope. Some days it feels like…
If you’ve ever woken up with that annoying, nagging ache in your lower back—or if your back pain seems to flare up right after a big meal or weekend binge—you might be surprised to learn that what you eat could be making it worse. I used to dismiss this idea myself, until I started connecting…
Let’s be honest — acid reflux can make eating feel like a constant guessing game. That creamy smoothie that helped someone else? Might wreck your whole day. That’s why I started tracking individual ingredients. After months of experimenting (and more than a few flare-ups), I’ve put together a practical list of GERD-friendly smoothie ingredients you…
Hey there, I’m Bianca — a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s spent countless hours with patients managing everything from chronic coughs to full-blown respiratory crises. And one thing I’ve seen over and over? Our lungs are seriously underrated when it comes to self-care. We focus on detoxing our gut, liver, skin… but what about our lungs?…
If you’re anything like me, working long hours in rheumatology and seeing patients battle rheumatoid arthritis (RA) day in and day out, you know how critical diet can be in managing inflammation. And let’s be real—when you’re juggling meds, flares, and fatigue, the last thing anyone wants to think about is complicated food prep. That’s…
When patients ask me about the best diet for salt-sensitive hypertension, I often think back to a moment in clinic that still sticks with me. A middle-aged woman, let’s call her Carol, came in frustrated that despite her medications, her blood pressure was still all over the place. Turns out, it wasn’t her meds—it was…
If there’s one question I hear over and over from my patients, it’s this: “Is there a connection between my rheumatoid arthritis and sugar?” And let me tell you, after years working as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, diving into research, and listening closely to patients’ lived experiences, the answer is far from simple — but…