If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by the topic of effective hypertension management, trust me—you’re not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years in the trenches with patients trying to tame those stubborn blood pressure numbers, I’ve seen how confusing and frustrating it can get. I’m Gwenna, and in my day-to-day practice, hypertension…
Hypertension Symptoms, Causes, and Management Tips — it’s a phrase I say (and hear) more often than I’d like. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years deep in the trenches of hypertension management, I can tell you firsthand that high blood pressure isn’t just about a number on a screen. It’s about the silent…
Fasting has been practiced for centuries—religiously, culturally, and now, more recently, for health and wellness. But let’s talk about what not enough people are really diving into: how blood pressure changes during fasting. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years working with patients managing hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how periods of fasting can lead…
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma can impact people’s lives. Whether it’s the constant worry about a sudden flare-up or the challenges of managing symptoms on a daily basis, asthma is more than just a condition – it’s a way of life for millions of people around the world. In this…
If you’ve ever spent a night sitting upright on your couch, clutching your chest and wondering if that third slice of pepperoni pizza was worth it—hey, you’re not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen more than my fair share of folks asking the same thing: what worsens acid reflux?…
Let’s talk about something that I see all the time in my practice — early morning blood pressure spikes causes. You’d be surprised how often patients come in saying their blood pressure is fine most of the day, but then they get these bizarrely high readings first thing in the morning. As someone who’s spent…
If you’ve ever sat with a patient post-endoscopy or chatted with someone nervously holding their fourth antacid of the day, you’ll know this: GERD is no joke. I’ve worked with countless patients in our gastroenterology clinic who came in utterly baffled by their symptoms. And one of the most surprising culprits that often comes up?…
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 a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing respiratory symptoms can be—especially when they seem to mimic something else entirely. One of the most common questions I get is, “Can asthma cause flu-like symptoms?” It’s a valid concern. You start coughing, feel fatigued, maybe even develop some body aches, and it’s easy to…