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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 prepared for the October Slide as the best way to ensure...
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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 sifting through the racks of clothing looking for something that...
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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 a while to try to find out exactly what is...
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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 standing up. This can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness,...
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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 a number of other symptoms, including dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting....
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