Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like a full-time job. Trust me—I’ve walked alongside so many patients in the trenches as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, and I get it. The pain, the fatigue, the emotional toll—it all adds up. But here’s the thing: lifestyle really does make a difference. That’s why I’ve put together…
If you’ve ever had a few nights of bad sleep and noticed your blood pressure reading creeping up during a routine checkup, you’re not imagining things. Can lack of sleep cause hypertension? Absolutely—and it’s something I see all the time in my internal medicine practice. I’ve worked with countless patients who were doing “all the…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis is no joke. One of the most frustrating things my patients often tell me—and hey, I’ve seen it firsthand as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner—is that morning stiffness can feel like their body just forgot how to move overnight. If you’ve ever woken up feeling like the Tin Man in desperate need…
If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of acid reflux when lying down, you’re not alone. As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve encountered countless patients struggling with this very issue. It’s not just a minor inconvenience but a problem that can affect your sleep, quality of life, and overall well-being. In fact,…
If you’ve been struggling with both high blood pressure and back pain, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining things. Over the years in my Internal Medicine practice, I’ve had countless patients come in wondering if there’s a connection between these two seemingly unrelated issues. And here’s the truth: there just might be. The body…
Dealing with asthma can be incredibly challenging, especially when it impacts something as essential as your sleep. If you’re someone who’s tried to figure out how to sleep better with asthma, you’re not alone. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve witnessed firsthand how difficult it can be for individuals to get a good night’s rest when…
As someone who has spent years working as a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges asthma patients face, especially when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Asthma-friendly breathing techniques for sleep are essential for improving both the quality of rest and overall well-being. If you or a loved one struggle with asthma,…
Nighttime heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As someone who has spent years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. If you’re one of the many who suffer from this issue, you’ve probably…
Finding GERD safe snacks at night can feel like trying to solve a mystery when your stomach is whispering for a midnight treat, but your esophagus is throwing up red flags. Trust me, working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen it all — patients coming in, desperate for answers because…