Let’s be honest—when people hear “asthma,” they think wheezing, inhalers, and pollen floating through spring air. But food? That’s not the first thing that comes to mind. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve sat with countless patients who come in confused, frustrated, and wondering why their breathing flares up after a meal or why they…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Does GERD cause nausea?”, you’re not alone. I’ve heard that question from countless patients during my years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic. Honestly, nausea is one of those sneaky symptoms that a lot of people don’t initially connect to acid reflux or GERD, but it can…
Let’s talk reflux. Specifically, the question I get asked a lot at our gastroenterology clinic: can water trigger reflux? You’d think water — the very thing we’re told to drink more of — would be completely harmless when it comes to acid reflux, right? But, as someone who’s worked side-by-side with GI doctors and watched…
Can food sensitivities raise blood pressure? This might seem like a niche question, but trust me—after years in internal medicine with a focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen more than a few patients whose blood pressure just wouldn’t budge, no matter how many medications or lifestyle changes we threw at it. And here’s the kicker:…
As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients navigate the winding road of hypertension, I’ve seen every health trend you can imagine pop up in my clinic. Lately, one question keeps bubbling up—is kombucha safe for hypertension patients? I get it. Kombucha is everywhere—from trendy cafés to the refrigerated aisles of big box…
If you’re like me, starting your day without a warm cup of coffee feels almost unnatural. As a Medical Assistant in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how tricky it can be for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) to give up that beloved brew. The good news? There are some surprisingly tasty coffee alternatives…
When I first heard someone ask, “Is asthma connected to gut health?”, I blinked. I’ve spent years caring for patients with chronic respiratory issues, and while I’ve seen all sorts of triggers for asthma — pollen, cold air, stress — gut health wasn’t something that ever came up in morning rounds. But once I started…
If you’ve ever had that burning feeling creep up your chest after a meal, you’re not alone. I’ve seen countless patients walk into the gastroenterology clinic I worked at, clutching their chest or describing that sour, hot sensation in their throat. Trust me, it’s not fun. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…
If you’ve ever had that awful burning sensation creeping up your chest after a hearty meal, you know exactly what GERD feels like. As a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen it all—patients clutching their stomachs, confused about what to eat, and desperate for something that doesn’t come with a long list…