Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging enough without adding the weight of chronic insomnia. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve worked closely with countless patients who struggle not just with the physical pain of RA but also with the toll it takes on their sleep. In fact, it’s a connection that’s often overlooked—RA and…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more than just a condition that affects the joints—it can significantly impact daily life. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had the privilege of helping countless patients navigate this complex and often debilitating disease. But beyond medications and treatments, one of the most effective ways to manage RA is through making…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often struggle not only with joint pain and inflammation but also with the often-overlooked impact of poor sleep. Many patients come to me seeking advice on how to manage their condition, but one of the most important aspects of RA care…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging in many ways, but one aspect that doesn’t always get enough attention is how it can affect your sleep. As someone who has worked extensively with individuals diagnosed with RA, I’ve seen firsthand how this condition can disrupt not only your physical well-being but your ability to get…
If you’ve ever found yourself making a late-night trip to the bathroom more often than you’d like, you might be wondering if something more is going on. Nighttime urination, or *nocturia*, is a surprisingly common issue that often has more to do with your blood pressure than you might think. As a hypertension expert, I’ve…
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world, and one of the most challenging aspects of asthma is how it impacts your breathing patterns, especially during sleep. As an asthma expert, I’ve seen firsthand how this condition can disrupt not just daily activities, but also the quality of sleep. We…
Hi there, I’m Gwenna, and if you’re here reading this, you’re probably wondering how to improve blood pressure with better sleep. As a hypertension expert, I’ve spent years diving deep into the ways our daily habits—especially sleep—affect our heart health. Sleep plays a huge role in managing blood pressure, and in this post, I’m going…
You’re finally drifting off to sleep when—bam!—you wake up coughing, wheezing, or gasping for air. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Nighttime asthma, or nocturnal asthma, is something I’ve seen countless times in my practice, and I know how frustrating (and downright scary) it can be. So, what’s going on? And more importantly—how do…
Let’s talk about something that a lot of people don’t realize: the high blood pressure and chronic insomnia connection. If you’re someone who’s been struggling with either one of these, you might be familiar with the stress they cause. But what if I told you that the two are often linked together in ways you…