There’s something about cold mornings that makes me feel like I aged a decade overnight. You know the feeling — you get out of bed, and your back doesn’t just protest; it locks up like it’s been holding a grudge all night. If you’ve noticed your spine feels stiffer during winter or even mildly chilly…
Let’s talk about something every rheumatology patient—and let’s be real, every rheumatology *provider*—dreads as soon as the temperatures start to dip: how to prevent flare-ups during winter. I can’t count the number of patients who tell me their joints feel like they’ve aged a decade overnight once cold weather hits. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner,…
If you’ve ever noticed your blood pressure creeping up when the temperature drops, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with how to handle hypertension during cold weather, and as someone who’s spent years helping patients navigate these seasonal shifts, I know firsthand how tricky it can be. Cold weather doesn’t just make you shiver—it can…
Winter can be brutal if you have asthma. The cold air, indoor heating, and increased respiratory infections all work against you, making it tougher to breathe. But here’s something many people overlook—what you eat matters just as much as the air you breathe! That’s right, your diet plays a huge role in keeping your airways…
Winter isn’t just about cozy blankets and hot cocoa—it’s also a great time to focus on your health! If you’re looking to keep your blood pressure in check this season, adding specific winter-friendly foods to your diet can make a world of difference. Let’s explore the best winter foods to help control blood pressure and…