High blood pressure with slow pulse is one of those puzzling situations that I’ve come across quite a few times in my years managing hypertension as an internal medicine physician. Usually, when we think of high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—we imagine a fast or pounding heartbeat, right? But sometimes, patients show up with elevated…
If you’re wondering, does daily stretching lower blood pressure?—you’re not alone. I’ve had more than a few patients ask me this during routine visits, especially those trying to get their numbers down without immediately resorting to more medications. As an internal medicine physician who spends a lot of time helping people manage hypertension, I’ve come…
If you’ve ever Googled can celery juice lower BP fast?, you’re definitely not alone. I get this question a lot—both in clinic and over casual brunches with friends who suddenly get curious about their blood pressure after a salty meal. I mean, I get it. Hypertension is the silent troublemaker of modern health, and people…
Have you ever noticed your fingers turning icy even when it’s not that cold outside? Or maybe your hands are always the first to get cold, even in a mildly air-conditioned room? As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients manage hypertension, I can tell you—*high blood pressure and cold hands* might seem…
When my patients come into the clinic with blood pressure readings that are creeping into the danger zone, the first question I usually get is: “Doc, is there something natural I can drink to bring this down—fast?” And I get it. No one wants to jump straight to meds unless absolutely necessary. So yes, natural…
If you’ve ever dealt with both high blood pressure and felt like the room was spinning, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician with years of hands-on experience managing hypertension, I’ve noticed a surprising link that many patients don’t expect: hypertension and inner ear problems. At first glance, the two seem unrelated. But once…
As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I often get asked a question that might surprise you: can long naps raise blood pressure? It sounds counterintuitive, right? After all, naps are supposed to be restful breaks that help recharge us. But the truth is a bit more nuanced, especially when it comes to…
If you’ve ever woken up with your eyes feeling a bit foggy or noticed the room looking slightly off until your first cup of coffee, you’re not alone. As someone who’s spent years managing patients with high blood pressure, I can tell you that this strange pairing—hypertension and blurry morning vision—isn’t just a fluke. It’s…
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether there’s a link between high blood pressure and snoring, you’re not alone. I can’t count how many times a patient has come into my clinic—usually dragged in by a sleep-deprived partner—complaining about their snoring, only to discover their blood pressure is creeping up too. As an internal medicine…