Ever wake up in the middle of the night with your heart racing and a pounding headache? You’re not alone. I’ve had patients come in swearing something was seriously wrong—only to discover they were dealing with a sneaky culprit: nocturnal hypertension. It doesn’t always show up in a routine clinic blood pressure reading, but it’s…
If you’ve ever felt a weird sensation of pressure in your ears and wondered if it might have something to do with your blood pressure, you’re definitely not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve encountered many patients who come in concerned about this exact issue — “Could my high blood…
If you’ve ever felt a strange pressure or pain in your ears during a bad bout of acid reflux, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining things. As someone who’s worked closely with patients in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how sneaky and far-reaching GERD can be. One of the most overlooked connections…
Managing blood pressure without medication is something I’ve seen countless patients eager to explore in my years as an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management. It’s totally understandable—who wouldn’t want to control their health naturally, avoiding the side effects and complexities that sometimes come with medications? The truth is, while medications are lifesaving and…
Can breathing exercises help hypertension? It’s a question I get a lot in my clinic—especially from patients hoping to find something beyond another pill to swallow. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years managing hypertension, I’ve learned that sometimes the simplest approaches can be surprisingly powerful. Sure, medications are foundational. But when I see…
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…
Let me tell you—working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen more than my fair share of patients walk through those doors with the same frustrated expression. You know the one. That “I’ve tried everything for my acid reflux and nothing works” look. And honestly, I get it. GERD—short for Gastroesophageal…
Trying to lower high blood pressure naturally doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. I’ve been an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management for over a decade, and I can tell you firsthand—many patients are shocked at how much their lifestyle can shift the numbers on that blood pressure cuff. Sure, medications can…