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…
Ever wondered, can probiotics worsen GERD? You’re definitely not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve heard that question from patients more times than I can count. Probiotics are usually hailed as gut-friendly superheroes, but if you’ve got GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), things aren’t always so straightforward. In fact, I’ve seen…
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…
Let’s be honest—“detox” is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around so often, it’s lost a bit of its meaning. And if you’re like many of my patients managing hypertension, you might be wondering if detoxing is even safe for you in the first place. The short answer? It absolutely can be—if you do…
If you’ve ever experienced that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest after eating, you’re not alone. It’s actually one of the most common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients struggle with GERD, and let me tell you, it’s no fun. Fortunately, there…