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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 fun regardless (I'm going to the mountains for a few...
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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 like you’re left in the dark just to to relearn...
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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. A form of dysautonomia, POTS can cause people to have...
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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 but were trying to pretend like it wasn’t. However it...
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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 comes to dehydration, our bodies work perfectly and efficiently until...
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