Blood pressure (BP) readings are a key part of understanding your heart health. You may have seen two numbers, like 120/80, written down at a doctor’s visit and wondered what they mean. Knowing how to explain BP readings can help you take better care of yourself and recognize early signs of health problems. This guide…
Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, can lead to many health problems if left untreated — and one of its early signs is a headache. While not everyone with high blood pressure experiences headaches, some people do, especially if their blood pressure levels rise suddenly. Fortunately, there are simple home remedies that may help relieve…
Hey there! Managing high blood pressure can already feel like a challenge—and when you’re a picky eater, it can seem nearly impossible to stick to a heart‑healthy diet. But there’s good news: you don’t have to be a gourmet chef or love kale to enjoy food that supports your blood pressure goals. We sat down…
When most people think about high blood pressure, they picture the usual suspects—too much salt, lack of exercise, maybe a family history. But what if I told you there are some surprising causes of high blood pressure you shouldn’t ignore? As an internal medicine physician who’s been managing hypertension for over a decade, I’ve seen…
Can quitting sugar reduce blood pressure? As an Internal Medicine physician with years of experience managing hypertension, I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count—usually right after a patient gets “the talk” about lifestyle changes. And I get it. Sugar is in everything, and letting it go feels like giving up a…
Can overhydration lower blood pressure dangerously? That’s a question I’ve heard surprisingly often in clinic, and honestly, it’s a good one. I still remember a patient who came in worried because she was drinking nearly two gallons of water a day hoping to “flush out” her hypertension. She felt dizzy, tired, and kept needing to…
Can eating too fast raise BP? It’s a question I’ve gotten more times than I can count during clinic visits. And to be honest, it’s not one I used to think much about—until I started noticing a pattern in my own patients. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent a big chunk of her career…
If you’ve ever had that little spike of anxiety right before your blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office—you’re not alone. It’s incredibly common, and as an Internal Medicine physician who’s had countless patients ask me how to reduce BP before doctor visit, I can tell you: there’s more you can do than just “relax.”…
If you’ve ever noticed your blood pressure creeping up after a meal, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen plenty of patients ask me, “How to fix post-meal hypertension?” It’s a sneaky issue that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves. While many folks are aware…