Ever had that weird sensation like something’s stuck in your throat, and no matter how much you swallow or clear it, it just won’t budge? If you’re nodding yes, you’re definitely not alone. I’ve worked as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic for years, and let me tell you — one of the…
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, can apple juice lower blood pressure?, you’re not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients manage hypertension, I’ve been asked about every possible home remedy and dietary tweak imaginable—apple juice included. And to be honest? I get it. The idea of sipping something as sweet…
As someone who’s spent years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve had the chance to observe firsthand how various triggers affect people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A common complaint I often hear from patients is how GERD symptoms can flare up after something as simple as drinking water. It might…
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 sat at your desk after lunch, clutching your chest and wondering if that burrito was worth it, you’re definitely not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve had countless conversations with patients who struggle daily with acid reflux. One question that comes up more than you’d think: does…
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, can vitamin D improve blood pressure?, you’re not alone. This is a question I’ve been asked countless times in my clinic. As an internal medicine physician, I’ve seen a surprising number of patients managing hypertension also show signs of low vitamin D. That coincidence nudged me to start digging…
If you’re anything like the patients I see in clinic each week, chances are you’ve googled “how to reduce morning stiffness in fingers” more than once—usually while trying to pry your coffee mug from your aching hands. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations about that frustrating, stubborn morning stiffness that makes you…
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…
When you hear the word probiotics, you probably think of digestive support, gut balance, and improved health. But if you’re someone struggling with acid reflux or GERD, you might be wondering—can probiotics actually make things worse? It sounds counterintuitive, but for a small group of people, that’s exactly what happens. Let’s unpack why this occurs,…