Managing blood pressure naturally can feel like a daunting task, but sometimes simple habits can make a real difference. One surprisingly effective method is eating slowly. Yes, slowing down at mealtime not only helps with digestion and weight management but also can play a meaningful role in lowering blood pressure. Here’s a week-by-week guide to…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like a daily struggle—pain, stiffness, stress. But what if something as simple as mindful breathing could help ease your journey? We sat down with Dr. Maya Rahman, a rheumatologist and mindfulness teacher with over 15 years of clinical experience, to unpack how mindful breathing can benefit those living…
If you’re trying to maintain BP control while working night shifts, let me tell you—I’ve been there, both personally and professionally. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s pulled more overnight hospital rotations than I can count, I’ve seen how night shifts can throw even the most health-conscious person’s blood pressure into chaos. It’s not just…
When I first heard about forest bathing, I’ll admit—I rolled my eyes. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years managing hypertension, I tend to side with science, not trendy wellness buzzwords. But curiosity got the better of me, and I dove into the research. What I found completely flipped my perspective. Turns out, how…
Managing blood pressure without medication is something I’ve seen countless patients eager to explore in my years as an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management. It’s totally understandable—who wouldn’t want to control their health naturally, avoiding the side effects and complexities that sometimes come with medications? The truth is, while medications are lifesaving and…
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…
Ever had your blood pressure spike the moment you walk into a doctor’s office? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to deal with white coat hypertension—a condition I see far more often than you’d think in my clinic. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had countless patients panic when I…
Let’s face it—managing blood pressure isn’t just about the pills. It’s about everything around them, especially how you start your day. As an internal medicine physician with a special focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen it time and again: patients who take control of their morning rituals for stable blood pressure tend to have fewer…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing pain, inflammation, and mobility. As someone who has spent years as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how RA affects people on a daily basis. One of the most common concerns I hear from patients is about their circulation and…