Ever wondered if a simple daily fish oil supplement could be the missing piece in your battle against migraines? That was me a few years ago—desperate for a natural solution after exhausting over-the-counter medications, countless neurologist visits, and yes, even the old ice-pack-on-forehead trick. Spoiler alert: Omega-3 fish oil didn’t just “help,” it changed my…
Let me just say this—when you’ve tried just about everything for back pain, and nothing quite hits the spot, you’ll try anything. That was me. I had chronic lower back pain that flared up during long desk hours and stayed with me into the evenings. I’d iced it, stretched it, spent a small fortune on…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent too many mornings wincing while tying your shoes, wondering why your back feels stiff even though you didn’t do anything wild the day before. For years, I thought back pain was just part of getting older—or worse, something I’d have to live with forever. That was until…
If there’s one question I get all the time as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, it’s this: “Is there anything I can take that’ll help me feel less tired all the time?” And believe me, I get it. Rheumatoid arthritis and managing fatigue with supplements is something I talk about almost daily in clinic. The exhaustion…
Can turmeric capsules lower blood pressure? That’s a question I get more often than you’d think, especially from patients looking to integrate more natural approaches alongside their prescription medications. As an Internal Medicine physician who deals with hypertension management on a daily basis, I understand the appeal. Who wouldn’t want to pop a natural supplement…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like an uphill battle. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried everything—prescription meds, physical therapy, lifestyle changes—yet the pain and stiffness still creep in. That’s why many of us turn to natural remedies, especially supplements, for relief. But with so many options out there, how do you know…