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The Levine Protocol is a step-by-step guide for exercising with POTS syndrome. Learn how The Levine Protocol can help you build exercise tolerance!

Spring tends to bring with it increased POTS symptoms. As we gear up for warmer weather, I want to share my tips for living with POTS.

Discover these POTS diet and nutrition tips that can help you manage POTS symptoms after eating and throughout the day.

It seems like there is an influx of people who are newly becoming diagnosed with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). It may not be a coincidence either. In our post COVID world, we are just now beginning to understand how it has affected our population. According to this study, up to 40% of people who had long covid may have triggered an autonomic dysfunction (also known as dysautonomia). Do you suspect that your POTS, a form of dysautonomia, was triggered by a covid infection? It’s possible! Read more about that here. Newly Diagnosed with POTS Regardless of the cause of your POTS, you’ve been newly diagnosed. Receiving a diagnosis of POTS can have a couple different effects; relief as you were finally diagnosed and fear of what that looks like for your future. It often takes up to six years or more to get a diagnosis of POTS. Which means you’ve likely been experiencing the symptoms for many many years without a lot of knowledge of how to manage them. Symptoms of POTS Brain fog Rapid heart rate Shortness of breath Dizziness Fainting or feeling like you’ll faint Exhaustion/Fatigue Headaches Insomnia Temperature deregulation Excessive or lack of sweating Chest pain Low blood pressure/high blood pressure Blurred vision This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to symptoms of POTS. There are more, but these symptoms tend to be the most common amongst people with POTS. If you’ve been newly diagnosed with POTS you may be wondering how you can manage these symptoms. We have tips! 5 Tips For Managing Symptoms of POTS For the Newly Diagnosed Salt. ALL THE SALT. It’s likely your doctor after your diagnosis said to you, “Take {x amount} of sodium a day.” Which can be so very confusing because salt and sodium is not easy to convert (luckily we have a sodium/salt calculator). The amount of salt you need can seem astronomical; the Cleveland Clinic recommends 3,000mg - 10,000mg of sodium daily. How do you get that much sodium in a day?! We recommend drinking NormaLyte. Our PURE was made for people with POTS and has been clinically proven to manage symptoms. Exercise. We know. It seems like the solution all doctors give for any and all ailments. It can be frustrating especially when you have POTS because it can seem almost impossible to exercise when you’re struggling with debilitating fatigue. We talk about some different exercises that can be easier on the person with dysautonomia here. They are easy to manage while seated or laying down which can make a big difference when you’re not entirely sure you can manage standing for long periods of time. Yoga is also great for POTS! Compression garments. These are not cute. In fact, even the cute ones are not that cute. They will make a world of difference, though. By compressing and controlling so that you are not experiencing blood pooling in your legs. Monitor your symptoms. Keep a little notebook and document your day. This may help you make a connection between what you’re doing through the day and how you’re feeling overall. Keep a log of the amount of sodium you’ve consumed because that will also tell you what the correlation is in how you feel. Find a support team. Maybe it’s a parent, a sibling, or a friend. Maybe it’s the strangers in the facebook group you found. Whoever it may be, ensure you’ve got a support system of people surrounding you. Find someone empathetic, not sympathetic, who can offer a listening ear. What are some tips that you wish someone had given after you were newly diagnosed with POTS? Drop it in the comments below.

Dry Pot Cauliflower is a restaurant favorite that we’ve had countless times in China. It’s our vegetable of choice when eating out. You might think it sounds boring, but we discovered that cauliflower can be amazingly delicious with a little spice, saltiness and the addition of pork belly.

Spicy, sour, and a bit sweet hot pot that is super flavorful, comforting, and easy to make! Flavored with lemongrass, ginger, and chilies. Served with your favorite greens, tofu, and noodles!

Chinese hot pot is a warm, comforting, and social meal to have with close-knit family or friends. Learn how to make hot pot at home!

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This Chinese-style Tomato Hot Pot with Beef is a warming, satisfying meal, with tart tomatoes, marbled beef, mushrooms and glass noodles.

Treatment Options for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) by Doctor who Specializes in Treating POTS. Suggests Best Ways to Treat POTS Given Patient History.

These quick & easy beef pot stickers (gyoza) are sure to be a hit! They're pan fried, then steamed in a delicious sesame soy sauce.

POTS syndrome patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares what she thinks every POTS patient needs to survive the summer.

A quick, simple, and delicious one pot meal that brings the exotic and warm spices of Morocco to a classic and comforting braised chicken. You can eat this as-is, or make a little rice or couscous to serve alongside it and soak up some of the tasty cooking juices (although a piece of crusty bread or naan will do the trick, too!)

Instant Pot Soy Sauce Chicken is a quick short-cut version of a classic recipe. It comes together in about 30 minutes, and can be shredded and served over rice with your favorite veggie side!

Managing POTS Through Exercise One of the biggest recommended ways to manage symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (or POTS) is one that people dislike the most: exercise. Studies have shown that exercise makes a difference in managing symptoms of POTS. The more sedentary you are, the worse your flares can be. The new year is here, and for most normal people that often means they begin thinking of a workout routine to fit into their schedule. It could be a commitment to losing weight or maybe to being a little healthier overall. For patients with POTS, this may not be something on your mind at all. After all, how do you exercise with POTS syndrome? You may also be wondering if exercise can make POTS worse. When you’re low on spoons, exercise can be seemingly impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. You can workout with POTS! If you are able to find the strength to commit to an exercise routine, you may find that the symptoms of POTS will lessen overall. Floor exercises for POTS or seated exercises for POTS are best! Here’s our go to exercises for POTS patients that are quick and easy on your body while still getting you moving. Best Exercises for POTS Patients Lying Leg Raise. Lay down on your back. Place your hands straight out with palms to the ground. Raise your legs perpendicular to your hips then slowly lower back to the ground. Repeat this exercise. Side Leg Raises. Lay on the ground on your side. Lift your top leg and hold the position for a count of 5. Alternative legs doing reps of 10. Elbow to Knee Raise. This can be done laying down or in a seated position. Raise your bent right knee to your bent left elbow. Then do the opposite and raise your bent left knee to your bent right elbow. Repeat this exercise. Hip Scissor Kicks. Lie on the floor and kick your legs into the air alternating raising legs. Do not rest the legs. Do this for one full minute. Seated Wiggles. Sit on a chair. Alternate lifting your legs and bending your spine opposite the lifted leg. Do this for a count of 30. Use Equipment. Something like the Stamina 55-1602 Inmotion Elliptical machine can be used while sitting down. It’s perfect for someone who is just starting out but wants equipment that can help. There are a lot of great options online. Do a search of

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This delicious Jackfruit Curry is made with warming Indian spices, jackfruit, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk. It's both vegan and Paleo and nutrient-dense but incredibly creamy! It's easy and great for weeknight dinners.

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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup is a perfect orchestration of tender beef, a rich and slightly spicy broth, fresh noodles, a little bok choy, and that absolutely necessary fistful of Chinese pickled mustard greens and fresh scallions and cilantro.

Save a Burned Pot: This technique should restore even badly burned pots and pans. It has twice saved me from throwing out pots and pans I thought were past the point of rescue; hopefully it can help you too.

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A dump-and-go Instant Pot recipe that couldn’t be simpler! This Instant Pot White Bean Stew is healthy, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free and has no added oil. And it comes together with zero hands-on cooking!

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Learn how to make easy instant pot spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner in less than 30 minutes! It's all made in one pot and super simple from start to finish. Follow these steps for perfectly cooked noodles!

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Instant Pot Clotted Cream Recipe ~ how to make authentic homemade clotted cream in the Instant Pot ~ spread on scones, it's a British tea time tradition!

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