Managing blood pressure can sometimes feel like chasing a moving target, especially when lifestyle changes and medications don’t always do the trick. Over the years, as an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve witnessed firsthand how patients often struggle to keep their numbers steady despite all efforts. Interestingly, one area gaining real traction…
If you’ve ever checked your blood pressure after a tough workout and thought, “Whoa, that can’t be right,” you’re not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician who spends a good part of my day helping patients manage hypertension, I’ve had quite a few people — even marathon runners and CrossFit lovers — come into the…
Can lemon balm tea reduce blood pressure? That’s a question I’ve been asked more times than I can count in my clinic. As an internal medicine physician who deals with hypertension management day in and day out, I’ve seen all sorts of natural remedies make their rounds—some with solid science backing them, others… not so…
If you’ve ever noticed your heart pounding a bit harder during a stressful moment, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had countless patients ask me, “Why is my heart rate always high when my blood pressure goes up?” That connection between hypertension and high heart rate is a…
If you’re living with high blood pressure—or treating patients who are—you probably know that symptoms can be sneaky, sporadic, or sometimes just downright silent. I’ve seen this play out countless times in my practice. A patient walks in feeling “fine,” but their blood pressure tells a different story. That’s why I always emphasize this: the…
Ever find yourself reaching for the salt shaker like it’s calling your name—even though you *know* you’ve got hypertension? You’re not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen so many of my patients struggle with this same issue. Cravings for salty foods can feel almost primal, and when you add…
Hey there! If you’ve ever wondered about the connection between high blood pressure and frequent urination, you’re definitely not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen quite a few patients who come in puzzled, worried that their bathroom habits might signal something serious. The truth is, these two symptoms often…
Spring rolls in with sunshine and blossoms, but let’s be honest—those of us who manage hypertension know allergy season can be a real curveball. As an internist who’s helped countless patients navigate this, I’ve seen firsthand how managing blood pressure during allergy season becomes more complicated than most people expect. Between the sniffles, itchy eyes,…
If you’ve ever managed a patient with persistent high blood pressure despite lifestyle changes and a long list of medications, you know how frustrating it can be—for both the patient and the provider. One of the often-overlooked yet crucial elements in managing hypertension is something many people don’t talk about enough: the role of potassium…
