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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 have a chronic illness like POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome),...
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Gluten Intolerance and POTS POTS Syndrome, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the things that happen automatically in your body. Things like blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate are all affected. This condition primarily affects...
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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 120mph!). You wake up and it’s slightly above freezing outside. ...
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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 you’re the kind who uses it to rest. For people...
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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 your monthly menstrual cycle; your period. Once a taboo topic,...
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