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Why Sodium Isn’t Always the Villain
Sodium gets a bad reputation, but it's also an essential electrolyte. Learn how sodium supports normal fluid balance and why the right amount depends on the individual. Read more...
The Gut-Hydration Connection: How Your Body Absorbs Water
The Gut-Hydration Connection: How Your Body Absorbs Water
Hydration starts in your gut, not your water bottle. Learn how your small intestine, electrolytes, and the sodium-glucose cotransport system work together to help your body absorb water. Read more...
10 Hydration Myths You Can Stop Believing NormaLyte Electrolytes
10 Hydration Myths You Can Stop Believing
Think you know everything about hydration? From the "8 glasses a day" rule to the truth about electrolytes, we break down 10 common hydration myths and explain the science behind... Read more...
Dysconf 2026: Supporting the Community
Dysconf 2026: Supporting the Community
NormaLyte was proud to return as a sponsor of the Dysautonomia International Annual Conference, where we connected with patients, caregivers, physicians, therapists, and researchers while sharing education about hydration and... Read more...
Low-Cost POTS Hacks | NormaLyte Electrolytes
Low-Cost POTS Hacks: Managing Symptoms on a Budget
Simple, low-cost POTS hacks often focus on hydration, electrolytes, and daily routines. Explore practical, affordable strategies people use to support everyday stability and comfort. Read more...
The Science Behind Better Hydration
The Science Behind Better Hydration
Ever wonder why eleectrolytes contain both sodium and glucose? Learn how the sodium-glucose cotransport system helps the body absorb water more efficiently. Read more...
10 Ways to Stay Cool and Hydrated This Summer
10 Ways to Stay Cool and Hydrated This Summer
Summer heat can make staying hydrated more challenging. Discover 10 simple, practical, and occasionally funny ways to stay cool, hydrated, and ready for summer adventures. Read more...
Sjögren’s Disease and Hydration
Sjögren’s Disease and Hydration
Sjögren’s disease often brings hydration to the forefront of daily life. Learn how electrolytes, sodium, and oral rehydration solutions can support a balanced approach to hydration. Read more...
Ulcerative Colitis and Electrolytes | NormaLyte Electrolytes
Ulcerative Colitis and Electrolytes
People with ulcerative colitis may face unique hydration challenges due to fluid and electrolyte loss. Learn how sodium, electrolytes, and oral rehydration solutions can support daily hydration habits. Read more...
Crohn’s Disease and the Importance of Hydration
Crohn's Disease & The Importance of Hydration
Crohn’s disease can affect digestion, fluid balance, and daily hydration habits. Learn more about Crohn’s disease and the role hydration may play in everyday wellness. Read more...
Hyponatremia: Low Sodium and Hydration
Hyponatremia: Low Sodium and Hydration
Hyponatremia occurs when sodium levels in the body drop too low, disrupting fluid balance. Learn how hydration, electrolytes, and daily habits all play a role in maintaining proper balance. Read more...
Addison’s Disease and Hydration
Addison’s Disease and Hydration
Addison’s disease affects how the body regulates sodium and fluids, making hydration more complex than simply drinking water. This article explores the role electrolytes play in fluid balance and how... Read more...
10 Reasons You Might Need More Sodium
10 Reasons You Might Need More Sodium for Hydration
Some conditions may require more sodium to support proper hydration and electrolyte balance. Learn about 10 conditions—including POTS, Crohn’s disease, and Sjögren’s—where sodium intake may play a role, and why... Read more...
Fainting in POTS: Staying ahead of symptoms with NormaLyte
Fainting in POTS: Staying Ahead of Symptoms
POTS symptoms don’t always include fainting—but they often include dizziness, lightheadedness, and presyncope that can impact daily life just as much. This article explores the difference between syncope and presyncope,... Read more...
Living with POTS and ME in England
Living with POTS and ME in England
Living with POTS and ME in the UK comes with unique challenges—from unpredictable weather to busy city life. In places like Manchester, managing hydration and energy levels can be an... Read more...
Water alone isn't enough
Water Isn’t Always Enough
Water is essential for hydration, but it doesn’t contain electrolytes. Learn why electrolyte balance matters, when you may need electrolytes, and how oral rehydration solutions like NormaLyte support hydration science. Read more...
Why Rapid Hydration Matters
Why Rapid Hydration Matters
Hydration isn’t just about drinking more fluids—it’s about how efficiently your body absorbs them. Learn the science behind rapid hydration, how electrolytes and glucose support fluid absorption, and why oral... Read more...
Oral Rehydration Solutions vs. Sports Drinks Explained
Oral Rehydration Solutions vs. Sports Drinks Explained
Not all hydration drinks are created equal. Learn the difference between sports drinks and oral rehydration solutions (ORS), how the WHO ORS formula works, and why electrolyte balance plays a... Read more...
IV-Level Hydration — Without the IV?
IV-Level Hydration — Without the IV?
IV-Level Hydration — Without the IV NormaLyte is among the select few electrolyte replacement products involved in clinical research examining oral rehydration salts. Formulated with a precise sodium and glucose... Read more...
Seasonal Illnesses: Why Hydration Matters
Seasonal Illnesses: Why Hydration Matters
Cold and flu season can leave anyone feeling drained—but hydration remains an important part of supporting your body through seasonal illness. Learn why fluids and electrolytes matter during colds and... Read more...
Everyday Hydration Tips for EDS (and POTS)
Everyday Hydration Tips for EDS (and POTS)
Hydration is more than just water — especially for those navigating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and POTS. Electrolytes play a key role in supporting fluid balance and daily routines. Learn why... Read more...
Maybe I’m Just a Mermaid: A POTS Tale
Maybe I'm Just a Mermaid: A POTS Tale
One poster finally “figured it out”: they’re not sick — they’re a mermaid. This hilarious, relatable post dives into hydration, POTS humor, and why water alone doesn’t always cut it. Read more...
I Thought I Was Just Unfit — Until I Learned It Was POTS
I Thought I Was Just Unfit Until I Learned It Was POTS
"I thought I was just unfit… until it was POTS.” Many people who struggled with dizziness, exercise intolerance, and fatigue assumed they were weak — only to later discover POTS.... Read more...
Toast Smarter: New Year’s Hydration | NormaLyte Electrolytes
Toast Smarter: New Year’s Hydration
New Year’s Eve is packed with late nights, travel, party food, and disrupted routines—all of which can make hydration easy to forget. Whether you’re enjoying a toast or skipping alcohol... Read more...
NormaLyte holiday gift guide—woman in a Santa hat holding presents beside dysautonomia-friendly gifts, with text “10 Gifts for Someone Living w/ Dysautonomia.”
10 Gifts for Someone Living With Dysautonomia
Shopping for someone with dysautonomia can be tricky — but the right gifts can make daily life more comfortable. This holiday gift guide shares thoughtful, practical ideas people with dysautonomia... Read more...
A Season of Cheer… and Extra Thirst
A Season of Cheer… and Extra Thirst
Christmas is one of the easiest times of year to become dehydrated — thanks to dry winter air, salty holiday meals, travel, and busier schedules. This blog breaks down why... Read more...
Staying Hydrated on Long Car Rides | NormaLyte Electrolytes for Hydration
Tips for Staying Hydrated on Long Car Rides
Planning a road trip? Discover essential tips for staying hydrated on long car rides and learn how NormaLyte electrolytes keep you feeling your best. Read more...
6 Holiday Hydration Mistakes | NormaLyte Electrolytes for Hydration
6 Holiday Hydration Mistakes to Avoid
The holidays are full of travel, celebrations, and stress — all of which can leave you dehydrated without realizing it. From long flights to big meals and cold weather, discover... Read more...
7 Things That Seemed Normal Until They Weren’t | NormaLyte Electrolytes for Hydration
7 Things That Seemed Normal Until They Weren’t: POTS Edition
Ever wondered if your “weird quirks” might actually be POTS symptoms? From dizziness after standing to post-meal fatigue, discover how everyday experiences often turn out to be signs of dysautonomia—and... Read more...
Surviving Seasonal Changes with Dysautonomia
Surviving Seasonal Changes with Dysautonomia
Changing seasons can throw your body off balance when you live with POTS or dysautonomia. From heat and humidity to chilly fall mornings, your autonomic system feels every shift. This... Read more...
The October Slide: Autumn Can Feel Harder
The October Slide: Autumn Can Feel Harder
Learn what the “October Slide” is, why fall can be tough for people with POTS, and how consistent hydration with NormaLyte can help you stay balanced. Read more...
October Is Dysautonomia Awareness Month 💙
October Is Dysautonomia Awareness Month 💙
October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month—a time to honor strength, raise awareness, and support those living with POTS and related conditions. Learn how you can get involved and why POTS Awareness... Read more...
For POTS, Is It Reduced Blood Volume or Blood Pooling? | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Understanding Blood Pooling and POTS
Is POTS caused by reduced blood volume or blood pooling—or both? Learn how each affects symptoms, why they overlap, and how hydration strategies can help you manage day to day. Read more...
Things You Thought Were Normal But Were Actually POTS
Things You Thought Were Normal But Were Actually POTS
Ever wonder if your “quirks” were just you—or POTS? From dizziness after standing to avoiding summer patios, here are everyday things that are actually symptoms of POTS. Read more...
Sjögren’s Syndrome and Hydration: Why It Matters
Sjögren's Syndrome and Hydration: Why It Matters
Living with Sjögren’s syndrome often means battling dryness every day. Hydration can play a key role in comfort and wellness. Learn simple tips to stay hydrated and discover how you... Read more...
Hydration Basics: Why Water Alone Isn’t Always Enough | NormaLyte ORS Electrolytes for POTS Hydration
Hydration Basics: Why Water Alone Isn't Always Enough
Hydration isn’t just about drinking more water—it’s about replacing fluids and electrolytes. Learn why balance matters, common signs of dehydration, and how oral rehydration solutions (ORS) provide smarter hydration. Read more...
Hydration & Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome: Why Water Isn’t Enough | NormaLyte ORS Electrolytes for POTS Hydration
Hydration & Ehlers-Danlos: Why Water Isn't Enough
Living with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS) often means dealing with chronic dehydration, dizziness, and fatigue—even when you drink plenty of water. That’s because plain water isn’t enough. Discover why people with... Read more...
Your Ultimate NormaLyte Cheat Sheet | NormaLyte ORS Electrolytes for POTS Hydration
Your Ultimate NormaLyte Cheat Sheet for POTS
Discover your ultimate NormaLyte cheat sheet for POTS. Learn how to best use our medical-grade electrolytes and capsules to manage your daily symptoms. Read more...
Who Needs medical grade hydration? | NormaLyte ORS Electrolytes for POTS Hydration
Who Needs Medical-Grade Hydration?
Living with chronic illness often means regular dehydration. Learn why conditions like POTS, MCAS, and EDS may require medical-grade oral rehydration—and how NormaLyte can help. Read more...
Sugar-Free Hydration? Why Sugar Is Actually Necessary for Proper Rehydration | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Sugar-Free Hydration? The Truth About Electrolytes
Sugar-free hydration might sound ideal—but for people with POTS or dehydration, skipping glucose could backfire. Learn why the body needs sugar to absorb fluids properly and how true oral rehydration... Read more...
Hydration vs. Overhydration: What POTS Patients Need to Know | NormaLyte ORS Electrolytes for POTS Hydration
Hydration vs. Overhydration: A Guide for POTS Patients
If you live with POTS, you know hydration is crucial—but did you know too much plain water can actually hurt more than help? Learn how to hydrate smarter, avoid hyponatremia,... Read more...
The POTS Energy Scale: What Animal Are You Today? | NormaLyte ORS Electrolytes for POTS Hydration
The POTS Energy Scale: What animal are you today?
Living with POTS or dysautonomia means your energy can fluctuate wildly from day to day. This lighthearted scale—from Sloth to Dragon—helps you communicate how you're feeling with friends, family, and... Read more...
Beat the Heat: 7 Ways to Stay Cool with POTS This Summer | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Beat the Heat: 7 Ways to Stay Cool with POTS This Summer
Summer heat can trigger symptoms for people with POTS or dysautonomia—but with a few smart strategies, you can stay cool and thrive. From cooling towels to hydration with NormaLyte, this... Read more...
Sweaty woman wipes her face beside NormaLyte text asking, “I drink over a gallon of water a day. Why do I still feel dehydrated?”
Drinking a Gallon a Day But Still Feel Dehydrated?
You’re drinking water constantly — over a gallon a day — yet still feel dizzy, fatigued, or lightheaded. If hydration still feels out of reach, the issue could be more... Read more...
Festival Survival Guide: POTS and Dysautonomia Edition
Festival Survival Guide: POTS and Dysautonomia Edition
Festivals can be overwhelming for people with POTS or dysautonomia—but they don’t have to be off-limits. This guide shares real, practical tips from the community on how to manage symptoms,... Read more...
Electrolytes 101: Why They Matter for POTS & Illness
Electrolytes 101: Why They Matter for POTS & Illness
Struggling with hydration and POTS? Learn why electrolytes—not just water—are key to managing symptoms like dizziness and fatigue. Discover how NormaLyte’s ORS formula supports chronic illness with the right balance... Read more...
Understanding Hyperadrenergic POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Understanding Hyperadrenergic POTS
Think all POTS is the same? Think again. Hyperadrenergic POTS is a unique subtype that involves high adrenaline levels and comes with its own set of challenges. From shaky hands... Read more...
Smarter Hydration: ORS vs. Plain Salt | NormaLyte Electrolytes
Smarter Hydration: ORS vs. Plain Salt
Many with POTS turn to salt for symptom relief, but is it enough? Learn why Oral Rehydration Salts like NormaLyte are safer, more effective, and scientifically proven to help manage... Read more...
Does Drinking Water Spike Heart Rate with Dysautonomia? | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Does Water Spike Your Heart Rate with Dysautonomia?
Drinking plain water can sometimes spike your heart rate if you have POTS or dysautonomia. Learn why this happens, how to hydrate safely, and how NormaLyte Oral Rehydration Salts can... Read more...
Can you drink alcohol if you have POTS? | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Can You Drink Alcohol If You Have POTS?
Drinking Alcohol with POTS: What You Should KnowThinking about having a drink with POTS? This blog dives into how alcohol can affect people with dysautonomia—why it hits harder, what symptoms... Read more...
Dehydration and the Power of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Dehydration and the Power of ORS
Dehydration & ORS: What You Need to KnowDehydration can sneak up on anyone, especially those with chronic illnesses. This post explains the signs of dehydration, how oral rehydration salts (ORS)... Read more...
How To Avoid Medical Gaslighting: POTS Edition | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
How To Avoid Medical Gaslighting: POTS Edition
How To Avoid Medical Gaslighting: POTS EditionStruggling to be heard by doctors? This post offers practical tips to help you clearly communicate POTS symptoms, avoid medical gaslighting, and get the... Read more...
7 Showering Tips for Managing Dysautonomia Symptoms | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
7 Showering Tips for Managing Dysautonomia Symptoms
Showering with Dysautonomia: Tips to Stay Safe and Comfortable Showering can be a challenge for those with dysautonomia, but simple adjustments can help prevent dizziness, fatigue, and crashes. From using... Read more...
Emerging Connections: POTS, MCAS & Hypermobility
Emerging Connections: POTS, MCAS & Hypermobility
In recent years, research has pointed to a possible connection between three chronic conditions: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Hypermobility. Patients and healthcare providers... Read more...
The Best Heart Rate Monitors for POTS: Tracking Your Symptoms Effectively | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
The Best Heart Rate Monitors for POTS
For people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), keeping track of heart rate is one way you can help manage POTS and collect additional information to share with your provider.... Read more...
Can POTS go away? | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Can POTS Go Away? Managing Dysautonomia
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex form of dysautonomia that affects the autonomic nervous system, leading to symptoms like dizziness, rapid heart rate, fatigue, and exercise intolerance. If... Read more...
Are POTS Symptoms Constant? | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Are POTS Symptoms Constant?
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, rapid heart rate, fatigue, and brain fog. One of... Read more...
Best Hydration Strategies for POTS: How to Stay Hydrated and Manage Symptoms
Hydration Strategies for POTS: Managing Symptoms
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can make staying hydrated a challenge, yet proper hydration is one of the most effective ways to manage symptoms. Here are some hydration strategies that... Read more...
Managing POTS Dehydration with NormaLyte | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Managing POTS Dehydration with NormaLyte
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) presents daily challenges, particularly when it comes to staying hydrated. For people with POTS, maintaining adequate hydration isn't just about feeling good—it's essential... Read more...
POTS-Friendly Electrolyte Drinks | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
POTS-Friendly Electrolyte Drinks
If you’re living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), you already know how important it is to stay hydrated. POTS can make the simplest tasks challenging, especially with symptoms like... Read more...
Easy Workouts for POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Easy Workouts for POTS
Managing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can make exercise feel daunting, but staying active is a crucial part of improving circulation, strengthening muscles, and enhancing overall well-being. By focusing on... Read more...
How NormaLyte Helps with POTS Symptoms: Hydration & Energy | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
How NormaLyte Helps with POTS Symptoms: Hydration & Energy
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and dehydration. For those who struggle with POTS, finding a... Read more...
POTS and Exercise: Keeping Fit in a New Year | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
POTS and Exercise: Keeping Fit in a New Year
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) or any chronic illness can make staying active feel like a monumental challenge. Exercise, however, plays an essential role in improving circulation, building... Read more...
Ringing in the New Year with Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Ringing in the New Year with Dysautonomia
As the clock strikes midnight and we step into a new year, many of us are filled with hope and resolutions. For those living with dysautonomia, the new year can... Read more...
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Someone with Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Someone with Dysautonomia
  Finding the perfect gift for a loved one with dysautonomia can be tricky, but thoughtful, health-focused presents are always a hit! These 10 gift ideas are practical, comforting, and... Read more...
Best Electrolyte for POTS Symptom Relief | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Best Hydration Strategies for POTS: Managing Symptoms
Explore what to consider when choosing an electrolyte solution for POTS, including electrolyte balance, absorption, convenience, and how different options may fit into your daily hydration routine. Read more...
Stay Hydrated this Holiday Season | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Stay Hydrated This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for festive gatherings, delicious meals, and joyful traditions. However, it’s also a time when hydration can take a backseat. Cooler weather often masks the... Read more...
Traveling During the Holidays with POTS: 5 Survival Tips | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
5 Tips for Traveling During the Holidays with POTS
Holiday travel can be exciting but also challenging, especially if you live with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) or dysautonomia. Crowded airports, long car rides, disrupted routines, and the stress... Read more...
5 Tips for Managing Dysautonomia Triggers at Thanksgiving | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
5 Tips for Managing Dysautonomia Triggers at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather, reflect, and enjoy the company of loved ones. However, for individuals with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) or other forms of dysautonomia, the holidays... Read more...
Types of Salt Explained: the Science Behind Effective Hydration with NormaLyte | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration and Symptom Management
Types of Salt Explained: The Science of Hydration
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the different types of salt available on the market. Some people say that certain salts are "healthier" or "better" for you.  Let’s... Read more...
The Emotional Toll of Living with POTS: Coping Strategies for Mental Health | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS Hydration
The Emotional Toll of Living with POTS
Living with an invisible illness like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is more than managing physical symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and fainting. The condition also takes a significant emotional and... Read more...
Beware of the Halloween Triggers That Can Cause POTS Flares! | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules
Beware of Halloween Triggers That Cause POTS Flares
For people with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Halloween can be both a fun and challenging time. The excitement of spooky festivities is balanced by the need to avoid certain... Read more...
Don't Let Halloween Be the Pits with POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
Don't Let Halloween Be the Pits with POTS
Halloween is an exciting time, full of costumes, spooky fun, and of course, trick-or-treating! But if you’re a teen or young adult living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), this... Read more...
Managing POTS: Survive and Thrive This Spooky Season | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Managing POTS: Survive and Thrive This Spooky Season
Halloween may be filled with tricks and treats, but for those of us with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), it can feel more like navigating a haunted house. From energy-draining... Read more...
7 Scary Truths How NormaLyte Can Save You | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
7 Scary Truths How NormaLyte Can Save You
Halloween is all about creepy costumes and frightening fun, but there’s one thing scarier than any ghost or ghoul: dehydration. Lurking behind headaches, fatigue, and muscle cramps, dehydration can sneak... Read more...
8 Spooky Signs of Dehydration | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS and Dysautonomia
8 Spooky Signs of Dehydration
Halloween is a time for thrills, chills, and spooky fun—but the real horror story could be happening inside your own body if you’re dehydrated! With busy schedules, cool fall weather,... Read more...
5 Ways to Survive a Cold When You Have Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
5 Ways to Survive a Cold When You Have Dysautonomia
Catching a cold when you have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), other forms of dysautonomia, or a chronic illness is no simple task. For most, a cold means a few... Read more...
Avoiding a Fall Cold When You Have Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Avoiding a Fall Cold When You Have Dysautonomia
As the leaves turn and fall takes over, cold and flu season quietly sneaks in. For most people, a seasonal cold is a temporary inconvenience, but for those of us... Read more...
A Dysautonomia Diagnosis: Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
Grieving the Life You Thought You'd Have
When you’re diagnosed with a condition like dysautonomia, the reality of living with it can feel like a massive upheaval. You might find yourself grieving the life you once envisioned—whether... Read more...
Workplace Challenges with Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Navigating Workplace Challenges With Dysautonomia
Navigating the workplace while managing a nervous system disorder is not easy. Dysautonomia, which affects the autonomic nervous system, can cause symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog—making it... Read more...
Pregnancy and POTS: What Expectant Mothers Should Know | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
Pregnancy and POTS: What Expectant Mothers Should Know
If you have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and have been planning a pregnancy or have recently found out you are pregnant, there are probably important questions running through your... Read more...
From bed ridden to active. A journey of recovery with pots | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
From Bedridden to Active: A Journey of Recovery with POTS
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can be an overwhelming challenge. For some, the journey begins with symptoms so severe that they are bedridden, unable to perform even the... Read more...
Is Napping Bad for People with POTS? The Pros and Cons.| NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Is Napping Bad for People with POTS? The Pros and Cons.
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing symptoms like fatigue and dizziness. One common question among those with POTS is whether... Read more...
Raynaud's Disease and its Relation to POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Raynaud's Disease and its Relation to POTS
Raynaud's Disease and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) are both conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system, albeit in different ways. Let's delve into what each of these conditions entails... Read more...
Chronic Headaches and Migraines: The Dehydration and Dysautonomia Connection | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Headaches and Migraines: The Dehydration Connection
Chronic headaches and migraines are debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. While the exact causes can vary widely, one often overlooked factor is dehydration, which can exacerbate or... Read more...
The Sodium-Glucose Cotransport System | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
The Sodium-Glucose Co-Transport System
When it comes to staying hydrated, our bodies have an amazing mechanism called the sodium-glucose cotransport system. This system is crucial for efficiently absorbing water and electrolytes, especially when we're... Read more...
The Importance of Nutrition in Dysautonomia Care | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
The Importance of Nutrition in Dysautonomia Care
Living with dysautonomia, especially Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), involves dealing with a variety of symptoms that can change frequently. Making thoughtful food choices is a helpful way to manage... Read more...
Navigating Social Gatherings When You Have POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Navigating Social Gatherings When You Have POTS
Social gatherings are fun and exciting, but they can also be physically and mentally draining, especially for those with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The sometimes unpredictable symptoms of POTS,... Read more...
Strategies for Successfully Living Alone with POTS
Strategies for Successfully Living Alone with POTS
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is challenging enough, but living on your own with POTS adds another level of stress. However, it is possible to maintain independence and... Read more...
Things I Wish You Knew About POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Things I Wish You Knew About POTS
It's easy to be misunderstood when you have POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.  It's like your shouting down a pipe and no one really hears you.  We see you. When... Read more...
Why Exercise Is Important for People with POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Why Exercise Is Important for People with POTS
Exercise is an important aspect of managing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition that causes a significant increase in heart rate when standing up. For individuals suffering from POTS,... Read more...
Sjögren's Disease and Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Sjögren's Disease and Dysautonomia
Living with a chronic condition like Sjögren's disease can be challenging, especially when it intersects with other health issues such as dysautonomia, particularly postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).   What is Sjögren's... Read more...
Temperature Regulation Tips for Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
Temperature Regulation Tips for Dysautonomia
As summer approaches, the rising temperatures bring challenges, especially for individuals living with dysautonomia. Dysautonomia, a condition characterized by dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, can disrupt the body's ability... Read more...
Navigating Fatigue with Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Navigating Fatigue with Dysautonomia
Living with dysautonomia presents a unique set of challenges, and managing fatigue is often at the forefront. Fatigue can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of life from work to relationships.... Read more...
Navigating Life After a Dysautonomia Diagnosis | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS and Dsyautonomia
Navigating Life After a Dysautonomia Diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of dysautonomia can be an overwhelming whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties. You find yourself grappling with symptoms and adjusting to a new way of life.  It can... Read more...
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Supporting Your Teen with POTS
Parenting a teenager comes with its own set of challenges, but when your teen is also living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), navigating adolescence can become even more complex.... Read more...
Managing POTS symptoms with Seasonal Changes | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
Managing POTS Symptoms with Seasonal Changes
Spring is finally here, and with it comes a sense of renewal and rejuvenation! However, for those who have to deal with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), the transition into... Read more...
Electrolyte for managing Lupus | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and dysautonomia
Electrolytes for Managing Lupus
  Electrolytes might not steal the spotlight in a person's journey with lupus but is important. The tiny yet powerful minerals can play a significant role in managing lupus symptoms... Read more...
Managing POTS Symptoms with Sodium | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Managing POTS Symptoms with Sodium
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex disorder that affects the autonomic nervous system, leading to a range of debilitating symptoms. Ways to manage these symptoms include the use of... Read more...
The impact of dehydration in POTS patients | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS and dysautonomia
The Impact of Dehydration in POTS Patients
Dehydration can be a concern for anyone, but its impact can be particularly severe for patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a medical condition that causes an... Read more...
MCAS: Understanding the POTS Connection
MCAS: Understanding the POTS Connection
Explore how Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) may overlap, why they often coexist, and what common experiences many people share when navigating both. Learn... Read more...
Travel Tips for POTS Patients: Avoiding Potential Triggers | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsule for POTS and Dysautonomia
Travel Tips for POTS Patients: Avoiding Potential Triggers
Traveling with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) requires careful planning and strategies beyond typical travel considerations. It's important to be mindful of potential triggers and understand how to navigate them... Read more...
The POTS EDS Connection | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
The EDS-POTS Connection
In the complex landscape of chronic illnesses, two conditions that often intertwine and present a unique challenge to patients and healthcare professionals alike are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic... Read more...
Fibromyalgia and POTS: Navigating Coexistence | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Pill for POTS and Dysautonomia
Fibromyalgia and POTS: Navigating Coexistence
When it comes to chronic health conditions, the human body often reveals its intricate and interconnected nature. One such intricate dance of symptoms and challenges occurs when Fibromyalgia and Postural... Read more...
Sleepless Nights: Insomnia as a Comorbidity of POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Pill for POTS and Dysautonomia
Sleepless Nights: Insomnia as a Comorbidity of POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex and often misunderstood autonomic disorder that affects the functioning of the autonomic nervous system. While its hallmark symptoms include an increased heart... Read more...
Navigating School Life with POTS: Tips for Kids and Parents | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Pills for POTS and dysautonomia
Navigating School Life with POTS: Tips for Kids and Parents
Navigating the challenges of school and early adulthood can be a daunting task for anyone, but for teenagers and young adults with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), it requires an... Read more...
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Can POTS go into remission?
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex and often debilitating disorder that affects the autonomic nervous system. Characterized by a rapid heart rate that occurs upon standing, POTS can... Read more...
Hydration Myths vs. Facts for POTS Sufferers | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte Powder and Capsules for POTS and Dysautonomia
Hydration Myths vs. Facts for POTS Sufferers
Hydration is an essential component of managing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS affects the autonomic nervous system and can cause symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and fatigue when... Read more...
CRAVING RELIEF: The Ultimate POTS Snack Handbook | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte and Salt Capsules for people with POTS and Dysautonomia
Craving Relief: The Ultimate POTS Snack Handbook
Snacks are life.  Let's face it, meals are good, but snacks are what we actually want to eat.  Charcuterie boards are living proof!  They're basically adult versions of those lunch... Read more...
Quirky Triggers: Weird Things That Set Off POTS Flares | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salts Electrolyte Capsules Salt Pills for POTS and Dysautonomia
Quirky Triggers: Weird Things That Set Off POTS Flares
Anyone with a chronic illness will agree that there are some really weird things that can set off flares.  Things that are seemingly innocent or even things that are just... Read more...
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The Support Role of Oral Rehydration Salts in POTS
Ahoy there, fellow sailors on the sea of dysautonomia! Today, we're looking into the intriguing world of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). It's a condition that might not be widely known,... Read more...
Understanding salt capsules: A comprehensive overview | NormaLyte ORS PURE Electrolyte Capsules for POTS
Understanding Salt Capsules: A Comprehensive Overview
Today, we're diving into the mysterious realm of salt capsules – those tiny powerhouses that some potsies swear by. Salt capsules have gained attention for their potential health benefits, prompting a... Read more...
Navigating POTS, the role of salt capsules in managing symptoms | NormaLyte PURE Electrolyte Salt Capsules
The Role of Salt Capsules in Managing POTS
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can present a myriad of challenges, from dizziness and fatigue to heart palpitations. For those grappling with this autonomic disorder, finding effective ways... Read more...
Ho-Ho-Hydrate: Fun Ways to Keep Your Body Merry and Bright (and Salty!) Santa Holding his hands out with salt flying in the background | NormaLyte PURE Electrolyte Capsules
Ho-Ho-Hydrate: Fun Ways to Stay Merry & Salty!
The holidays are a time for twinkling lights, festive cheer, and, unfortunately, potential POTS flare-ups. With increased travel, richer food, and altered routines, staying properly hydrated can be a challenge... Read more...
What Are Buffered Electrolyte Capsules? | NormaLyte PURE Electrolyte Capsules
What Are Buffered Electrolyte Capsules?
Electrolyte salt capsules can help you reach your daily salt intake goals in a quick and easy way.  However, you need to be cautious.  Some electrolyte salt capsules or pills can cause stomach... Read more...
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Understanding POTS: How Salt Helps
So, you have POTS.  Now what? You suspected you had POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, for some time, but you finally got the diagnosis needed and now you can finally... Read more...
Is Insomnia a symptom of POTS, a tired woman gazes into a mirror | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for Chronic Illness
Is Insomnia a Symptom of POTS?
Sleep is maybe my favorite thing.  Like, ever.  I love to sleep.  But going to sleep?  It seems impossible sometimes.  I lay there with my eyes closed, body super still, and... Read more...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and POTS | Woman with hair up wearing pjs and holding her pillow and a cup | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and POTS
Life with any chronic illness can be challenging.  But what if you have more than one chronic illness?  Unfortunately, for some, that's a common occurrence.  They are called comorbidities, conditions... Read more...
Preparing for the october slide when you have POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Preparing for the October Slide
We gave it a cute name.  The October Slide.  But, it's anything but cute. October begins in a few short days.  As the days are literally getting shorter it takes being... Read more...
Feeling Moody? You Could Be Dehydrated | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Feeling Moody? You Could Be Dehydrated.
Imagine this.  It was a Saturday afternoon and the day was going perfectly.  I had enough energy that I decided to brave my favorite spoon sucking activity: thrift shopping.   I was... Read more...
Comorbidities of POTS, Possible Connections | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Comorbidities of POTS: Possible Connections
You knew you weren't crazy, but doctors have been gaslighting you for what feels like eons.  Things could be worse, but they could be better too.  You've been searching for... Read more...
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Compression Socks for POTS
  One of the "fun" symptoms of POTS is blood pooling. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure when... Read more...
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10 Embarrassing Symptoms of POTS
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. It causes an abnormally fast heart rate when you stand up, which can lead to... Read more...
Does POTS make your hands shake? A hand held up in the air with the word shake written over and over again.
Does POTS Make Your Hands Shake?
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. When someone with POTS... Read more...
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ORS vs. Salt Pills: Which is Better for POTS?
You have POTS.   What was my first clue?  Well, it could be that you passed out in front of me.  Don't worry, I didn't call an ambulance - I have... Read more...
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POTS and the Summer Heat
I swear the summer is never ending.   "Don't wish away my summer!" I can hear the naysayers now.  Sit down, Susan, I know you love the heat.  But, if you... Read more...
Exercise intolerance and POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Woman with POTS sitting on a yoga mat with body slightly turned in pose. She's wearing a black sports bra and compression yoga pants
Exercise Intolerance and POTS
It's the dreaded advice you know your physician is going to eventually bring up.  Exercise.  But, it's been way. too. long. since you last exercised.  You're not even sure if... Read more...
Blood pooling and POTS, woman wearing compression socks with feet propped up in a bohemian style living room | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Understanding Blood Pooling and POTS
Blood pooling in the legs is a common problem that can be caused by a number of factors, including pregnancy, sitting or standing for long periods of time, obesity, and... Read more...
Artificial Sweeteners and POTS: What You Need to Know | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Artificial Sweeteners and POTS: What You Need to Know
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. People with POTS often... Read more...
National Hydration Day: A Day to Celebrate Staying Hydrated | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
National Hydration Day: A Day to Celebrate Staying Hydrated
Every year on June 23, we celebrate National Hydration Day. This day is a reminder of the importance of staying hydrated, and the many health benefits that come with it.... Read more...
Oral Rehydration Salts: A Safe and Effective Way to Treat Dehydration | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Oral Rehydration Salts: Safe Dehydration Relief
Learn what oral rehydration salts (ORS) are, how they help replace lost fluids and electrolytes, and why ORS differs from sports drinks in its purpose and formulation. Read more...
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POTS: A Guide to Symptoms and Treatment
  Hey there, spoonies! Let's about POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. If you've never heard of it, POTS is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible... Read more...
13 Mobility Aids for Young People With Chronic Illness | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
13 Mobility Aids for Young People With Chronic Illness
They’re not just for your granny.  Can we please normalize mobility aids for young people?!  No one thinks anything when they see someone wearing eyeglasses.  Just like glasses, mobility aids... Read more...
Sweet but Sour- The Bitter Truth About Erythritol and Stomach Upset | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
The Bitter Truth About Erythritol and Stomach Upset
We’ve all heard someone in our life say that artificial sweeteners are dangerous.  For some reason, we tend to ignore those claims labeling them in our head as new age... Read more...
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Sweet But Dangerous: The Hidden Risk of Sugar Alcohols
You’re likely familiar with reading labels by now, especially if you have MCAS, mast cell activation disorder, or gastrointestinal sensitivities.  You are still learning what everything is and how it... Read more...
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How POTS affects your GI Tract
You have a love/hate relationship with eating.  Not because you don’t like to eat - you LOVE to eat!  It’s because you have a gastrointestinal tract that simply doesn’t work... Read more...
Things That Cause POTS Flares, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Woman ascending stairs with a crossbody purse on. The NormaLyte caption is overhead.
Things That Cause POTS Flares
Chronic illness flares are inevitable.  There’s times where you know you’ll have a bad day simply because you overdid it the previous day.  Usually it’s the day after an outing... Read more...
Celebrities with POTS and Crohn's | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Celebrities with POTS and Crohn's
Oftentimes people with chronic illnesses can feel alone.  Being sick can be so isolating especially if you have a form of chronic illness like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), crohn’s... Read more...
IV vs medical grade electrolytes for POTS | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Medical Grade Electrolytes vs. I.V. Therapy
This is the question that many potsies eventually find themselves asking.  You’ve been increasing sodium but that doesn’t seem to be helping, and now you’re looking at I.V. therapy on... Read more...
The Spoonie Bag: Spring Break Edition | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
The Spoonie Bag: Spring Break Edition
  Spring break is around the corner and I’m planning a trip.  It’s not going to be one that’s really far away at a tropical location, but it will be... Read more...
POTS: 5 More Secret Symptoms | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
5 More "Secret" Symptoms of POTS You Might Be Missing
At this point, you’re an expert on the chronic illness symptoms you’ve experienced.  But that doesn't mean you know it all.  When a new symptom pops up you may feel... Read more...
POTS: 4 Secret Symptoms | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
POTS: 4 “Secret” Symptoms
It was a couple summers ago.  After going in and out of doctors offices for years, I finally got the diagnosis I was awaiting.  POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. ... Read more...
Woman laying in a nice bed with a chronic illness flare. The caption reads "So... you're in a flare. Now what?"
So… you’re in a flare. Now what?
Now you’ve gone and done it.     A flare.  Okay, but seriously, it’s not your fault.  If you suffer from chronic illness, flares are inevitable.  You knew it was coming... Read more...
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How long does it take to rehydrate?
Our bodies are amazing.  For example, I found a study that suggests our hearts (and other autonomic functions) will match the beat of the music we listen to.  When it... Read more...
10 Ways to Drink More Water is the headline with NormaLyte logo underneath image of a glass of water with mint and lemon in it.
10 Easy Ways to Drink More Water Every Day
Discover 10 simple, practical tips to help you drink more water each day — from setting reminders and flavoring your glass to tracking intake and making hydration part of your... Read more...
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Things to Leave Behind in The New Year
Start the New Year with intention by letting go of habits and mindsets that hold you back. This post explores common things to leave behind — from harmful patterns and... Read more...
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Practicing Self Care with Chronic Illness
There are times in life when illnesses can just take over your mood.  That takeover can really affect your mental health.  Enter self care.   WHAT IS SELF CARE? Defined as... Read more...
Christmas survival kit for chronic illness | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
Christmas Survival Kit for Chronic Illness
Christmas Survival Kit for Chronic Illness I think the holidays are stressful no matter who you are, but you add chronic illness to the equation and you’re sure to be... Read more...
6 Things That May Trigger a Flare at Christmas | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS
6 Things That May Trigger a POTS Flare at Christmas
6 Things That May Trigger a Flare at Christmas  Christmas is a magical time of year.  Twinkling lights, upbeat jingles across the radio, and people who are just a tiny... Read more...
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Thanksgiving and Chronic Illness
Explore tips for navigating Thanksgiving when you have a chronic illness — from pacing yourself and resting to adapting traditions and enjoying time with loved ones while honoring your needs. Read more...
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How to Prepare for the Tilt Table Test
Learn what to expect on the day of your tilt table test, common preparation steps like fasting and arranging a ride, and tips for comfort and readiness before this diagnostic... Read more...
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How Much Sodium to Help Manage POTS
Explore the difference between sodium and salt, common intake ranges often discussed for people with POTS, and useful context to help you better understand how these play a role in... Read more...
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Workplace Accommodations for POTS
Learn what workplace accommodations are, who may qualify, and examples of adjustments that can make jobs more manageable. This post also offers tips on how to talk with your employer... Read more...
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POTS and MCAS: The Hydration Connection
Explore the relationship between Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), how MCAS works, common experiences people report, and considerations when triggers overlap. This post also... Read more...
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Chronic Illness Flares in the Fall
We look forward to the seasons changing over in the fall autumn months.  October seems to be the month when things start to change.  Leaves begin to turn vibrant colors... Read more...
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Eating Disorders and POTS: A Correlation
Eating Disorders and POTS: A Correlation In the world of dysautonomia, you may know that there are comorbidities that can exist for varying disease states.  For instance, if you have... Read more...
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Dehydration and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
We talk a lot about how oral rehydration salts can help people with chronic illnesses.  This is true, especially for people who are chronically dehydrated.  But, what about acute illnesses... Read more...
Having POTS: Fear of Fainting | Image is a woman who has fainted | NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte
Having POTS: Fear of Fainting
Living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a curveball in life that may make you feel helpless.  There are a lot of symptoms of POTS that can make living... Read more...
Should I Take a Bath or Shower With POTS? | Woman with POTS standing after a shower wrapped up in a green towel holding a steel tumbler of NormaLyte.
Should I Take a Bath or Shower With POTS?
It’s a question a lot of people with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) will ask themselves.  Should I shower or should I take a bath?  Which will be better for... Read more...
5 Tips for the Newly Diagnosed POTS Person | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
5 Tips for the Newly Diagnosed POTS Person
It seems like there is an influx of people who are newly becoming diagnosed with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome).  It may not be a coincidence either.  In our post... Read more...
6 Triggers for a POTS Flare | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
6 Top Triggers for a POTS Flare
If you have any form of dysautonomia you are familiar with flares.  Let’s back up a minute and talk about what dysautonomia is. What is dysautonomia? Dysautonomia is a dysfunction... Read more...
Is it Long COVID or POTS? | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
Is it Long COVID or POTS?
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is a medical condition that is affecting more and more people.  It’s characterized by a long list of symptoms that affect the day to... Read more...
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Why is There Sugar in NormaLyte? The Science of ORS
Why is there sugar in NormaLyte? It’s a question we get asked often.  Do you have a sugar free option?  Or maybe one with less sugar?  Maybe you’re watching your... Read more...
How Much Salt Should I Be Eating? NormaLyte white logo and mountain of salt against a blue background | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
How Much Salt Should I Be Eating?
How Much Salt Should I Be Eating? That’s not an easy question to answer.  Each person needs a different amount of sodium in their diet based on their unique health... Read more...
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What Causes Brain Fog?
What Causes Brain Fog? One minute you’re talking and the next you completely forgot what you were talking about.  Or, maybe you mixed up words and are making almost no... Read more...
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Going to College with Dysautonomia
Going to College with Dysautonomia  It may be summer, but you only have less than a month away from school starting.  College can be intimidating when you have a condition... Read more...
5 Tips to Battle Brain Fog | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
5 Tips to Battle Brain Fog
5 Tips to Battle Brain Fog How many times have you walked into a room just to forget what you walked in there for?  Or, maybe you’re in the middle... Read more...
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I Have No Energy to Clean My House
I Have No Energy to Clean My House Growing up, my mom was a cleaning machine.  I wouldn’t say she was a neat freak, but the house was always picked... Read more...
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Why is my POTS worse in the summer?
I walked outside, said to myself, “Nope” and then walked right back inside.  It’s basically summer now.  Okay, it might technically still be spring, but it is way too hot... Read more...
Finding a Doctor Who Treats POTS | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte
Finding a Doctor Who Treats POTS
Finding a Doctor Who Treats POTS You feel dizzy when you stand up, and sometimes you may even pass out.  Your heart starts racing as if you have run a... Read more...
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When Should I Use Electrolytes?
Learn what electrolytes are, common situations when people choose to use electrolyte drinks or supplements, and signs that your body might benefit from extra fluids and minerals, especially after heat... Read more...
Can dehydration cause migraine headaches? | NormaLyte ORS oral rehydration salt electrolyte powder. Blonde young woman with her face in her hands wearing a heart monitoring watch
Can Dehydration Cause Migraines?
Can Dehydration Cause Migraines? Headaches and/or migraines can take down the strongest person and they can come on suddenly without warning.  Did you know there’s a connection between headaches and... Read more...
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What Are Electrolytes?
What are electrolytes? “But Brawndo’s got what plants crave.  It’s got electrolytes!”  It’s probably one of the most famous movie quotes from the early 2000’s.  The movie Idiocracy got some... Read more...
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How Much Water Should I Drink?
How Much Water Should I Drink? Ask a handful of people the question “how much water should I drink” and you’re likely to get a myriad of different answers.  And,... Read more...
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10 Signs of Dehydration You Shouldn't Ignore
10 Signs of Dehydration You’re feeling funky, but you don’t know why.  It’s understandable.  You have run down all the common illnesses.  No one in the house seems to be... Read more...
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Dating With a Chronic Illness: Tips for Relationships
Dating With Chronic Illness You deserve love.  We all do.  Every person wants someone who we can share our life with.  Good moments, bad moments, and even the boring moments... Read more...
High Sodium Snacks for POTS | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
High Sodium Snacks for POTS
High Sodium Snacks for POTS If you’re someone who suffers from POTS Syndrome then you know all about salt life.  No, we are not talking about the beach apparel company... Read more...
8 Shower Tips When You Have POTS | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
8 Shower Tips When You Have POTS
8 Shower Tips When You Have POTS For some people, a hot shower relieves stress and washes away the day.  It’s something you might look forward to.  But, when you... Read more...
Gluten Intolerance and POTS | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
Gluten Intolerance and POTS: The Hydration Connection
Explore the topic of gluten intolerance and how it may relate to POTS, including common signs of gluten sensitivity, differences from celiac disease, and considerations for diet and symptom awareness. Read more...
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Heat Intolerance Hacks for Dysautonomia
Heat Intolerance Hacks Spring is around the corner.  That means that the weather can change faster than the Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Illinois (it reaches speeds of... Read more...
Surviving Spring Break Road Trips with Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte powder
Surviving Spring Break Road Trips with Dysautonomia
Surviving Spring Break Road Trips with Dysautonomia Spring break is around the corner.  For college students, that week of relaxation in March or April is desperately needed.  That is, if... Read more...
POTS and Your Period | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
POTS and Your Period
POTS and Your Period It’s that time again.  Aunt Flo, an unwelcome friend, is in town. No, we aren’t talking about an actual person, a crazy auntie.  We are talking about... Read more...
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Coconut Water versus an ORS: Which is Better?
Coconut Water vs. ORS What’s all the hype with coconut water?  A few years ago it felt like all the shelves were being lined with brands that promoted the healing... Read more...
Poor Man's Tilt Table Test | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte powder
The Poor Man's Tilt Table Test
The Poor Man's Tilt Table Test You suspect that you may have a form of dysautonomia called POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.  However, you haven’t been diagnosed with it... Read more...
6 Things Spoonies Won’t Admit to Their Family and Friends | NormaLyte Oral Rehydration Salt ORS Electrolyte Powder
6 Things Spoonies Won’t Admit to Their Family and Friends
6 Things Spoonies Won’t Admit to Their Family and Friends Having a chronic illness is like carrying a 50lb bag everywhere you go.  You feel tired, worn down, and you... Read more...
Valentine’s Day: 6 Gift Ideas for the Person With Dysautonomia | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
Valentine’s Day: 6 Gift Ideas for a Person With Dysautonomia
Valentine’s Day: 6 Gift Ideas for the Person With Dysautonomia When it comes to date night it can get dicey for someone with dysautonomia.  With only a limited amount of... Read more...
Mornings with Dysautonomia: 5 Tips To Get Through | NormaLyte Oral Rehydration Salt ORS Electrolyte powder
Mornings with Dysautonomia: 5 Tips To Get Through
Mornings with Dysautonomia Morning can be the toughest part of your day when you have dysautonomia.  It’s unpredictable no matter how “right” you did everything the night before.  It doesn’t... Read more...
Low Spoon Days: 8 Things To Do When You're Low on Energy | NormaLyte Oral Rehydration Salt ORS Electrolyte Powder
Low Spoon Days: 8 Things To Do When You're Low on Energy
Convalescing must be a four letter word.   You woke up today with absolutely no energy in the bank.  Which means you’ve already canceled all the plans you had and you... Read more...
6 Tips to Getting Sleep When You Have Dysautonomia | NormaLyte Oral Rehydration Salt ORS electrolyte powder
6 Tips to Getting Sleep When You Have Dysautonomia
6 Tips to Getting Sleep When You Have Dysautonomia Difficulty sleeping is a common symptom people with dysautonomia or POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) often report.  Rapid heart rate and... Read more...
Dehydration In Your Sleep? | NormaLyte oral rehydration salt electrolyte powder
Dehydrated While You Sleep?
Dehydrated While You Sleep? Could your nighttime sleep be affected by your daytime hydration?  It’s possible. Drinking water is essential to your overall health.  After all, our bodies are made... Read more...
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Managing POTS Through Exercise
Managing POTS Through Exercise One of the biggest recommended ways to manage symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (or POTS) is one that people dislike the most: exercise.  Studies have... Read more...
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Flying with POTS: 7 Tips on How to Travel with Chronic Illness
Flying with POTS:  7 Tips on How to Travel with Chronic Illness Traveling can be stressful.  Imagine pushing through a crowd as you’re running at a sprint through the airport. ... Read more...
5 Things to Expect After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis | NormaLyte Oral Rehydration Salt ORS Medical Grade Electrolyte
5 Things to Expect After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis
5 Things to Expect After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis A chronic illness diagnosis can come with a rollercoaster of emotions.  Relief that you finally know what is wrong.  Excitement for... Read more...
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Is It POTS or Anxiety? Dysautonomia Misdiagnosis
Is it POTS or anxiety? Over and over we are hearing that patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) are often misdiagnosed with anxiety disorders.  Sometimes it takes years for... Read more...
Are all electrolyte drinks created equal? NormaLyte is a high quality oral rehydration salt drink solution made for people with pots
Are all electrolyte drinks created equal?
Are all electrolyte drinks created equal? No, not even a little. Maybe you have a chronic illness such as POTS, or maybe your child has been sick with a stomach... Read more...
8 Ways to Cope with Chronic Illness During the Holidays
8 Ways to Cope with Chronic Illness During the Holidays
The holidays are my favorite time of the year.  The weather has turned and I’m no longer sweating the extra heat (literally).  Grocery stores are stocked to the ceiling with... Read more...
Did COVID19 Cause My POTS?
Did COVID-19 Cause My POTS?
Did COVID19 Cause My POTS? More and more people question if their viral illness triggered their dysautonomia.  In particular, people who have recovered from COVID19 (either the full virus or... Read more...
How Does NormaLyte Compare
How Does NormaLyte Compare?
How Does NormaLyte Compare NormaLyte is a go to electrolyte replacement drink for many people, but we know there's competition out there for what works best to effectively replace lost... Read more...
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I'm a Salty Spoonie
That’s what it’s like living with chronic illnesses.  Not enough spoons to do all the things, having to constantly make choices about how to spend your spoons, and always having... Read more...
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The October Slide & Electrolyte Hydration
  Explore the “October Slide,” a term many in the chronic illness community use to describe how seasonal changes in fall can make symptoms feel harder to manage. Learn common... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 14: Disclosing Your POTS Condition - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 14: Disclosing Your POTS Condition
Should you disclose your chronic illness?  The short answer is; it depends.  Maybe you're struggling with who and how to tell those around you.  Listen Valerie, a college girl, talks... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 13: Medication Changes in POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 13: Medication Changes in POTS
Those of us spoonies who suffer from chronic illness know that switching up medication is inevitable, and it stinks.  Being prepared for those switches can make all the difference.  A... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 12: Dealing With A Severe POTS Episode & Winning - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia
PROJECT POTS - Ep 12: Dealing With Severe POTS & Winning
When you've had a horrific flare with your chronic illness life can feel like just too much.  Valerie talks about living through those flare and not losing hope.  Reach out... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 11: New Semester Tips to Live with POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 11: New Semester Tips to Live with POTS
There's nothing that gives us anxiety more than starting something new.  A new semester of college is the exact same.  New professors, new assignments.  All that can pile up.  Do... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 10: Finals Season When You Have POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 10: Finals Season When You Have POTS
EPISODE 10 Finals Season When You Have POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Hello NormaLyte community and welcome back to another episode of Project POTS. Now that the spring break... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 9: Traveling Tips When You Have POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 9: Traveling Tips When You Have POTS
Can you travel when you have POTS or any other chronic illness?  The short answer is, of course!  Like the boy scout motto says, "Be prepared." Let's chat about how... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 8: Dysautonomia Awareness Month - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 8: Dysautonomia Awareness Month
Do you have a form of dysautonomia? It can be strange to think about celebrating an illness, but we have to think of how far we've come.  October is Dysautonomia Awareness... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 7: Brain Fog in POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 7: Brain Fog in POTS
Brain fog is one of the worst symptoms of any chronic illness.  Combatting it can seem impossible.  You can't think, and the synapses just aren't firing like you know they... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 6: Beating the Heat with POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 6: Beating the Heat with POTS
Staying hydrated is one of the most important ways you can combat the symptoms of POTS and other forms of dysautonomia.  When you're dealing with high heat indexes you have... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 5: Being Spontaneous While Having POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 5: Being Spontaneous With POTS
The word spontaneous and dysautonomia just do not go together.  Or do they?  It is possible to have a little bit of spontaneity in your life as long as you're... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 4: Managing Flares When You Have POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 4: Managing Flares When You Have POTS
Flares.  No, not the bright lights that could potentially save your life.  We are talking about chronic illness flares.  How do you manage your flare with POTS or any other... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 3: Importance of Friends when you have POTS-Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PROJECT POTS - Episode 3: Importance of Friends when you have POTS
It's possible to make friends when you have a chronic illness.  You may even find friends who are committed to you for life if you look in the right places. ... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 2: College Life and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
PROJECT POTS - Episode 2: College Life and POTS
Is it possible to attend college when you have POTS or another chronic illness?  Valerie talks about her hesitation when deciding to go to college in this vlog series.  Can... Read more...
PROJECT POTS - Episode 1: Meet Valerie, Our NormaLyte Ambassador!
PROJECT POTS - Episode 1: Meet Valerie, Our Ambassador
Meet Valerie, a college student with a chronic illness called POTS (among others too).  She will answer all the questions you have as a college student dealing with chronic illnesses. Read more...

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