If you’ve ever had a patient’s blood pressure spike just after they rattled off their to-do list, you know we’re not just treating hypertension—we’re treating life. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years diving deep into hypertension management, I get how overwhelming lifestyle adjustments can feel, especially when time is tight. That’s why I…
If you’ve ever managed a patient with persistent high blood pressure despite lifestyle changes and a long list of medications, you know how frustrating it can be—for both the patient and the provider. One of the often-overlooked yet crucial elements in managing hypertension is something many people don’t talk about enough: the role of potassium…
So, you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure—hypertension—and your doctor (maybe someone like me!) told you that regular physical activity can help bring it down. But then comes the million-dollar question: how to safely exercise with hypertension without overdoing it? This is something I hear often in my clinic. Patients are either hesitant to start…
Ever had your blood pressure spike the moment you walk into a doctor’s office? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to deal with white coat hypertension—a condition I see far more often than you’d think in my clinic. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had countless patients panic when I…
Is celery really good for hypertension? That’s a question I get asked more often than you’d expect—and not just by my patients, but friends, family, even strangers once they find out I’m an Internal Medicine physician. It’s funny how a humble vegetable can stir up so much curiosity. I’ve spent the last decade focused on…
As an Internal Medicine Physician with years of experience managing hypertension, I’ve come across a question that seems to pop up time and time again from my patients: “What type of salt is best for hypertension?” It’s an incredibly important question because salt plays a big role in managing blood pressure. While many people know…
As an internal medicine physician with a specialty in hypertension management, I’ve encountered many patients who struggle with the challenge of preventing blood pressure spikes at night. It’s not uncommon for people to feel great during the day, only to wake up in the middle of the night with a pounding headache or feeling dizzy….
As an Internal Medicine physician, I often encounter patients with high blood pressure who are also dealing with swelling in their feet. The connection between high blood pressure and swelling in the feet is something that many people overlook, but it’s actually quite common, and it can sometimes be a sign of more serious underlying…
As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I often find myself answering a common question from my patients: *Are plant-based meats safe for blood pressure?* With the rise of plant-based diets and alternatives to traditional animal-based proteins, it’s no surprise that more and more people are wondering if these plant-based meats could offer…