Your Body Feels Like It Is on High Alert for No Reason You have been to the doctor more times than you can count. You have tried allergy medications, adjusted your diet, and you still find yourself reacting to everyday things—foods, perfumes, temperature changes, stress. Maybe your skin flares, … [Read more...] about When Your Body Overreacts: Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and What You Can Do About It
When the Body Feels Unstable Inside and Out: Understanding the Link Between Hypermobility and Dysautonomia
When Your Body Cannot Stabilize Have you ever felt like your body just does not hold itself together the way it should—like your joints move too far, your heart races just from standing up, or you feel faint without warning? These symptoms can feel random and overwhelming, leaving you without a … [Read more...] about When the Body Feels Unstable Inside and Out: Understanding the Link Between Hypermobility and Dysautonomia
The Many Faces of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Neurological Look at the Full Spectrum
The Many Faces of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Neurological Look at the Full Spectrum There is a reason you are feeling frustrated. You have been searching for answers that make sense. You have been told you are “just flexible,” or that your chronic pain is unrelated to your stretchy skin or … [Read more...] about The Many Faces of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Neurological Look at the Full Spectrum
When Flexibility Becomes a Burden: Understanding Hypermobility and the Spectrum of Disorders Behind It
“I Thought I Was Just Flexible” You have always been able to touch your toes, do the splits, or bend your fingers in unusual ways. Maybe people joked that you should have been a gymnast. But lately, you are not laughing—your joints ache, you tire easily, and your body does not seem to hold … [Read more...] about When Flexibility Becomes a Burden: Understanding Hypermobility and the Spectrum of Disorders Behind It
Understanding POTS, Dysautonomia, and Pregnancy from a Brain-First Perspective
You Are Pregnant, But Something Feels Off You expected pregnancy to be exhausting—nausea, back pain, cravings. But this is different. You are dizzy when you stand. Your heart races from walking across the room. You feel like you might faint in the shower. Doctors may brush it off as “just … [Read more...] about Understanding POTS, Dysautonomia, and Pregnancy from a Brain-First Perspective
Anxiety and POTS
Written by Sophie Hose, DC, MS, DACNB, CCSP Anxiety and dysautonomia frequently intersect in ways that amplify the challenges associated with each condition. Dysautonomia refers to disorders of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)—the system responsible for regulating involuntary functions like … [Read more...] about Anxiety and POTS
Recognizing P.O.T.S.
For people dealing with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or P.O.T.S., sometimes the most challenging part can be getting the diagnosis. This condition is sometimes called the most common condition you've never heard of. However, its prevalence does not diminish the frustration of those who … [Read more...] about Recognizing P.O.T.S.
Dysautonomia, Chiropractic Neurology, the Autonomic Nervous System
Dysautonomia, or the dysfunction of nerves that regulate nonvoluntary body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating, can cause brain fog, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), dizziness, pain, cold extremities, sweating, digestive issues, anxiety, sleep issues, heart … [Read more...] about Dysautonomia, Chiropractic Neurology, the Autonomic Nervous System
P.O.T.S. – A Disorder That Takes Years to Diagnose
How P.O.T.S. can effect you Do you sometimes see blood pooling in your limbs after you stand up or sit down, or do you feel tired or shaky now and then? Maybe sometimes you feel like fainting or have low blood pressure. This lethargy occurs when your body suffers from P.O.T.S. (Postural … [Read more...] about P.O.T.S. – A Disorder That Takes Years to Diagnose