Can sauna use raise blood pressure? This is a question I get asked a lot by patients and colleagues alike, especially given how popular saunas have become for relaxation and wellness. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how lifestyle habits can influence blood pressure—both positively and negatively. So, let’s…
If you’re like many of my patients, you’ve probably noticed your blood pressure acting a little strange when the seasons change. Maybe your numbers creep up when the weather gets chilly, or perhaps they dip when spring finally rolls in. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years managing hypertension, I can confidently say this…
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with hypertension or are trying to keep your blood pressure in check, you probably already know how important diet is. But here’s the kicker: knowing how to read food labels for hypertension can make a huge difference in managing your condition. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management,…
When patients ask me, “Can niacin cause BP spikes?”, it’s a question I get quite often in my internal medicine practice, especially with those managing hypertension. Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is often praised for its benefits in improving cholesterol levels, but the relationship between niacin and blood pressure can sometimes be a bit…
If you’re anything like many of my patients, you’ve probably heard a thousand times that managing blood pressure is a 24/7 kind of commitment. But what often gets overlooked is *how much our bedtime habits can influence blood pressure control.* Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations in clinic rooms about medication schedules, sleep hygiene,…
We’ve all been there—an intense conversation gets a little too heated, voices rise, emotions boil over, and before you know it, your heart is racing and you feel that pounding in your chest. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s managed hypertension for years, I’ve seen this countless times. One common question I get from patients…
When patients ask me about the best diet for salt-sensitive hypertension, I often think back to a moment in clinic that still sticks with me. A middle-aged woman, let’s call her Carol, came in frustrated that despite her medications, her blood pressure was still all over the place. Turns out, it wasn’t her meds—it was…
As an internal medicine physician who’s spent a good chunk of her career helping patients navigate hypertension, I get this question more often than you’d think: Does collagen affect blood pressure? It’s one of those wellness buzzwords that’s become a staple in health circles—from powders in smoothies to supplements stacked high on pharmacy shelves. But…
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…