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Unveiling the Mystery of POTS | Part 4: Foundational Treatments for POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a mystery illness that has gained a lot of attention recently. It is characterized by an increased heart rate when standing up, causing symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. As a medical doctor in central Virginia, I have seen many patients with POTS that have been referred to…
Unveiling the Mystery of POTS | Part 3: Understanding the Connection Between POTS & Other Illnesses
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system and can cause symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and rapid heartbeat. While POTS can be a mystery illness, understanding what other diseases are associated with it can help in the treatment process. Often POTS is the result of one of these…
Unveiling the Mystery of POTS | Part 2: The 3 Types of POTS
It’s common to hear people describe strange symptoms that don’t seem related, such as itchiness, rashes, gut problems, brain fog, poor sleep, blood pressure problems, and even pain that moves around the body. These symptoms may be related to a condition called POTS, which is a type of dysautonomia. In this article, we will explore…
Unveiling the Mystery of POTS | Part 1: A Mystery Illness Sweeping the Country
What are the Key Things You Need to Know About POTS? Do you Suspect That You or a Loved One are Affected by POTS? Recently I’ve noticed POTS and dysautonomia popping up all over the media – both social and mainstream. I’ve noticed many Instagram videos of young ladies talking about dizziness, lightheadedness, skin rashes,…
The Connection Between Hypermobility & Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disease is a condition I frequently see in patients with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. In this article, I’ll highlight the chain of conditions that lead from hypermobility to autoimmune disease. Hypermobility Contributes to Leaky Gut You might wonder how it’s possible for loose joints and ligaments to affect gut health. Did you know that many…
The Link Between Hypermobility & Dysautonomia
What is Dysautonomia? Dysautonomia is basically a dysregulation between the fight or flight (sympathetic) nervous system and the rest and digest (parasympathetic) nervous system. It’s a sympathetic overdrive and a parasympathetic underdrive. Symptoms of Dysautonomia Include: Dizziness Lightheadedness Fast heart rate Low blood pressure Edema Slow gut transit To understand the four phases of dysautonomia,…
Hypermobility & Fatigue
10 Ways Hypermobility & Chronic Fatigue May Be Linked (and What You Can Do About It) We’ve recently been discussing hypermobility, also known as being double jointed, and its effects on the body. I often see patients who have chronic fatigue and are also hypermobile. There is indeed a link between fatigue and hypermobility. It’s…
Coach’s Corner: What are Healthy Carbs?
Are You Afraid of Carbs? Carbohydrates are a frequent topic of conversation in coaching sessions. My clients often want to know: How many and what kinds of carbs should I eat? If I remove processed carbs from my diet, won’t I experience low energy? Should I avoid carbs? The answer to that question relies…
Is Hypermobility a Supersyndrome?
Is Hypermobility a Super Syndrome? Syndrome: a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms. If a syndrome is a condition associated with a cluster of symptoms, a supersyndrome is a group of related conditions often seen together. Hypermobility affects the whole body. If your joints…
Ramsey Hunt Syndrome
You may have heard about Ramsey Hunt Syndrome in the news lately. I’ve had some questions about it recently, so I thought I’d talk a little about what Ramsey Hunt syndrome is, what causes it, and some possible treatment options. While Ramsey Hunt is quite rare, similar syndromes that cause nerve damage are actually fairly…
America’s Next Health Crisis: Preparing to Help People With Long COVID
If you’re a COVID long hauler, you definitely aren’t alone
The Mysterious History of Lyme Disease (And How Functional Medicine Approaches It)
A timeline of this tick-borne illness—and why modern medicine is failing those who suffer
