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Long Covid or POTS?
Let’s talk about long covid a minute. I know.  You’re ready to move past the topic of COVID19.  Believe me, I am too.  The fact remains that COVID is still... Read more...
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Heat Intolerance Hacks
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...
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...
Coconut Water VS ORS | NormaLyte ORS Oral Rehydration Salt Electrolyte Powder
Coconut Water vs. ORS
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 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...
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?
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...
Did COVID19 Cause My POTS?
Did COVID19 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...
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The October Slide: Chronic Illness Flares in the Fall
  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...