It’s funny how often we praise perfectionism like it’s this badge of honor — like saying “I’m just a perfectionist” somehow explains late nights, missed meals, and chronic self-doubt. I used to wear that badge proudly, until it quietly started running my life. I didn’t even realize how much anxiety was rooted in that drive…
Last month, I found myself wide awake at 3 a.m.—again. No emergency, no late-night coffee, just an overactive brain stuck in replay mode. You’d think a grown adult with a bedtime routine wouldn’t have this issue. But when sleep deprivation and anxiety team up, even a quiet room feels like a battleground. And if you’ve…
For the longest time, I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. Every little twinge in my chest? Must be a heart attack. That weird pressure in my head? Brain tumor. I practically had WebMD bookmarked. If you’ve ever Googled your symptoms at 2 a.m., convinced you’re on the verge of collapse, you’re not…
Trying to lower high blood pressure naturally doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. I’ve been an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management for over a decade, and I can tell you firsthand—many patients are shocked at how much their lifestyle can shift the numbers on that blood pressure cuff. Sure, medications can…
Let’s talk about something I see more often than you might think in my clinic: how magnesium deficiency impacts blood pressure. It’s not the flashy mineral that gets as much attention as sodium or potassium, but trust me, magnesium deserves a front-row seat in the hypertension conversation. I’ve had countless patients over the years dealing…
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…
Hypertension is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its impact extends beyond just the individual diagnosed. As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in Hypertension Management, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to support a loved one living with high blood pressure. The emotional and physical toll of managing hypertension can…
If you’re navigating the rollercoaster of menopause and suddenly your blood pressure is creeping up for no clear reason—you’re not imagining it. Blood pressure and menopause: what to know is a topic I find myself discussing more and more often in the clinic. I’ve been an Internal Medicine Physician for over a decade, and let…
Can asthma cause hot flashes? You’d be surprised how often that question comes up in my day-to-day work as a Pulmonary Nurse. It might sound like an odd pairing at first—after all, one’s a respiratory condition, and the other is usually tied to menopause or hormonal changes, right? But here’s the thing: the human body…