If you’ve ever wondered, can losing weight reverse high blood pressure? — you’re not alone. As a physician in internal medicine, I’ve had this conversation more times than I can count. Patients walk in with their blood pressure creeping higher, meds stacking up, and frustration mounting. But here’s the honest truth: for many people, the…
Let’s talk about something I see way too often in my practice—folks whose blood pressure readings shoot up the minute life throws them a curveball. And I get it. We’re human. Whether it’s work chaos, family stress, or even something as simple as traffic jams, stress has this sneaky way of spiking your numbers when…
If you’re like many of my patients, you’ve probably asked me some version of this question before: Can aromatherapy really lower blood pressure? It’s a fair question, and honestly, I used to be skeptical myself. As an internal medicine physician with a special focus on hypertension management, my approach has always been grounded in science,…
So, you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure—hypertension—and your doctor (maybe someone like me!) told you that regular physical activity can help bring it down. But then comes the million-dollar question: how to safely exercise with hypertension without overdoing it? This is something I hear often in my clinic. Patients are either hesitant to start…
As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in Hypertension Management, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that lifestyle choices, particularly diet, can have on blood pressure levels. Managing hypertension is a crucial part of maintaining overall health, and I’m always looking for ways to make it easier for my patients to follow heart-healthy habits. One of the…
As a physician specializing in internal medicine and hypertension management, I often get asked about the impact of lifestyle choices on blood pressure. One of the most common questions I hear is: “Is wine really heart-healthy for hypertension?” It’s a question that requires a thoughtful answer, as the relationship between alcohol and heart health is…
Let’s face it—managing blood pressure isn’t just about the pills. It’s about everything around them, especially how you start your day. As an internal medicine physician with a special focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen it time and again: patients who take control of their morning rituals for stable blood pressure tend to have fewer…
As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients manage high blood pressure, I’ve been asked just about every lifestyle-related question under the sun. But one that’s coming up more and more lately is this: Can screen time increase blood pressure? It’s a great question—especially as our lives become more intertwined with smartphones, tablets,…
If you’ve ever wondered whether when you eat matters just as much as what you eat—especially when it comes to managing blood pressure—you’re not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s worked with countless patients struggling with hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how subtle changes in daily routines, like meal timing, can significantly shift those systolic…