Can hot showers affect blood pressure? That’s a question I hear more often than you might think—especially from patients who are managing hypertension and looking for simple lifestyle tweaks. And honestly, I get it. We all love a steamy shower after a long day, and I’m no exception. But as someone who’s spent years treating…
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a link between blood pressure and leg cramps, you’re not alone. As someone who’s managed hypertension in my patients for over a decade, I’ve fielded this question countless times. And honestly? It’s a good one—because it touches on how interconnected our body systems really are. A patient once told…
As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management, I’m often asked by patients, “Can flaxseeds lower blood pressure naturally?” It’s a great question because managing blood pressure with lifestyle changes is something we all strive for before jumping straight to medications. Flaxseeds have gained quite a bit of buzz lately for their potential health…
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…
When we think about blood pressure, most of us immediately focus on heart health or stroke risk—but did you know there’s a surprisingly strong link between blood pressure and memory loss? As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how managing blood pressure can play a crucial role not just in…
If you’ve ever felt a bit woozy, lightheaded, or just “off” after a big bowl of pasta or a couple slices of pizza, you’re not alone. I’ve seen it time and time again in my clinic—folks experiencing sudden blood pressure swings after eating carbs. And it’s not just the sugar crash people talk about. These…
As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years knee-deep in the nuances of hypertension management, I’ve noticed a recurring issue that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — posture. Yep, you heard me. How posture affects blood pressure readings isn’t just a technicality for nurses to fuss over; it can make the difference between a correct…
Let’s talk about something I see all the time in my practice but often gets overlooked in everyday conversations—the blood pressure and sleeping disorders link. Believe me, it’s more than just a coincidence when someone tells me they’ve been sleeping poorly and suddenly their BP numbers start creeping up. I’ve had countless patients, from busy…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years managing patients both pre-op and post-op, it’s that managing hypertension after surgery is a whole different ball game than handling it in a typical outpatient setting. It’s not just about writing a script for an ACE inhibitor and calling it a day. The stress of surgery,…