Managing blood pressure naturally can feel like a daunting task, but sometimes simple habits can make a real difference. One surprisingly effective method is eating slowly. Yes, slowing down at mealtime not only helps with digestion and weight management but also can play a meaningful role in lowering blood pressure. Here’s a week-by-week guide to…
Can eating too fast raise BP? It’s a question I’ve gotten more times than I can count during clinic visits. And to be honest, it’s not one I used to think much about—until I started noticing a pattern in my own patients. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent a big chunk of her career…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably experienced that fiery chest sensation or sour taste creeping up your throat after a hearty meat-heavy meal. I remember one day at the clinic — I had just scarfed down a leftover steak sandwich between patient check-ins, and boom… there it was. That familiar burn. And working in…