Let’s be real for a second — anxiety and sleep problems are like that clingy duo that just won’t give you a break. For years, I used to lie in bed staring at the ceiling, heart racing for no reason, overthinking every little thing from what I said in a meeting to whether I remembered…
To be honest, I was skeptical the first time someone suggested progressive muscle relaxation. I remember thinking, “How is tensing and relaxing my muscles going to calm my anxiety?” But after trying it for just a week—only a few minutes before bed—I started sleeping deeper. The racing thoughts didn’t vanish, but they softened enough to…
Rheumatoid arthritis and best sleeping positions for pain relief—if you’ve ever tossed and turned through the night with aching joints, you already know how real this struggle is. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had more conversations than I can count with patients who are desperate for just one solid night’s sleep. Pain doesn’t clock…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis and wondering how to sleep better at night, believe me—you’re not alone. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve lost count of how many of my patients have brought up this exact concern during our chats. The pain, the stiffness, the racing mind… it all hits hardest when your body…
If you’ve ever struggled with high blood pressure, you know the nightly battle all too well. The tossing, the turning, and the occasional worry about how your heart is handling the stress. As a hypertension specialist, I’ve had countless patients ask me: “What can I eat at night to help lower my blood pressure?” Well,…