I was skeptical the first time someone suggested acupuncture for anxiety relief. Lying still with needles in my skin didn’t sound like a calming experience—it sounded like a setup for more tension. But when nothing else seemed to quiet the restlessness in my chest or the overthinking that hijacked my mornings, I gave it a…
It wasn’t some big dramatic moment that made me realize I needed help with my anxiety. It was the little things. Sitting in traffic and suddenly feeling like I couldn’t breathe. Lying in bed exhausted but unable to sleep because my brain wouldn’t stop rehashing the same worry. Getting a text and avoiding it because…
The holiday season often brings joy, connection, and celebration. But for many, it also brings a fair amount of stress, dietary changes, and disrupted routines. For individuals managing high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—these shifts can be especially challenging. Staying on top of your health during this time isn’t about strict rules or fear. It’s…
If you’ve ever wondered how to fight genetic hypertension, you’re not alone. I see this all the time in my clinic. A patient walks in, usually mid-30s to early 40s, fit-looking, eats pretty decently, not a smoker — yet their blood pressure reads like they’re decades older. The shock on their face is usually followed…
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…
Hypertension Symptoms, Causes, and Management Tips — it’s a phrase I say (and hear) more often than I’d like. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years deep in the trenches of hypertension management, I can tell you firsthand that high blood pressure isn’t just about a number on a screen. It’s about the silent…
Can emotional stress worsen asthma? That’s a question I’ve heard countless times from my patients—and it’s one I take seriously as a pulmonary nurse practitioner. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply our emotional well-being is tied to our physical health. Stress doesn’t just mess with your mood or sleep; it can hit your…
Can digital detox help blood pressure? It’s a question I’ve been getting more often than you’d think—usually from patients who are at their wit’s end juggling stress, screen time, and skyrocketing BP readings. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent the better part of a decade managing hypertension, I’ve learned that not all solutions come…
Summer rolls around, flights are booked, bags packed—and if you’re like many of my patients, there’s one question nagging in the back of your mind: how to manage blood pressure while on vacation without turning your relaxing getaway into a medical checklist. Trust me, as a physician who specializes in hypertension management and someone who’s…