Effective Strategies for BP Control While Working Night Shifts
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Surprising Link: Can Nasal Congestion Raise Blood Pressure Risks?

ByGwenna Aazee

If you’ve ever been hit with a nasty cold or allergy flare-up and felt your blood pressure spike along with the sinus pressure, you’re not imagining things. A question I get surprisingly often in the clinic is: Can nasal congestion raise blood pressure? As an internal medicine physician with a focus on hypertension management, I’ve…

Is Plantain Good for Blood Pressure? Natural Benefits Explained
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Shocking Link Between High Blood Pressure and Snoring

ByGwenna Aazee

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether there’s a link between high blood pressure and snoring, you’re not alone. I can’t count how many times a patient has come into my clinic—usually dragged in by a sleep-deprived partner—complaining about their snoring, only to discover their blood pressure is creeping up too. As an internal medicine…

Why Licorice Can Raise Blood Pressure and What to Know
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Understanding Secondary Hypertension Causes: What You Need to Know 🩺💡

ByGwenna Aazee

` Let’s talk about secondary hypertension—a fancy term for high blood pressure that happens because of another health issue. We usually hear about regular hypertension (the primary kind), but secondary hypertension is sneaky, often tied to things like kidney problems, hormonal imbalances, or even medications. So, if you’re dealing with high blood pressure and can’t…