If you’ve ever had that awful burning sensation creeping up your chest after a hearty meal, you know exactly what GERD feels like. As a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen it all—patients clutching their stomachs, confused about what to eat, and desperate for something that doesn’t come with a long list…
If you’re dealing with joint pain, you know how frustrating and debilitating it can be. Whether it’s from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or an injury, joint discomfort can interfere with daily life in a big way. But don’t worry, you’re not alone, and there are ways to relieve joint pain fast naturally. I’ve worked as a…
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…
Let’s face it—managing blood pressure isn’t just about the pills. It’s about everything around them, especially how you start your day. As an internal medicine physician with a special focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen it time and again: patients who take control of their morning rituals for stable blood pressure tend to have fewer…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis and how to relieve wrist pain naturally is something I talk about with patients almost daily. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating and limiting wrist pain can be. From difficulty holding a coffee mug to the challenge of buttoning a shirt, it’s often the little things that…
As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how acid reflux on an empty stomach can be a huge issue for many patients. It’s one of those things that people don’t really talk about much, but the discomfort can be unbearable. If you’ve ever woken up with a burning sensation in…
If you’ve ever had to coach someone through labored breathing—or found yourself counting their breaths with a watch in one hand and a prayer in the other—then you know just how precious our lungs are. I’ve spent years as a Pulmonary Nurse watching lungs fight for every breath. And in that time, I’ve learned this:…
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…
If you’ve ever experienced that burning sensation in your chest after a hearty meal or felt like something was “stuck” in your throat, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients come in, sharing their struggles with symptoms that could point to a condition…