What is POTS? My name is David and this is the story of my unexpected battle with POTS. What is POTS you may ask? POTS is a non-curable, lifelong condition that stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Pretty intimidating name right? Well it turns out that it can also be a pretty intimidating condition to…
Why Standing is Difficult With POTS
This past Sunday at church was a HUGE milestone for me! I was able to stand for the entire worship service! I know this may seem like an odd thing to celebrate, but I have not been able to do this for over a year. The simple task of standing is something I took for…
10 Lessons I have Learned My 1st Year With POTS
Receiving any diagnosis of a chronic condition can be life changing. It is a daunting thing to be told you have something there is no cure for. My life was forever changed after I was diagnosed with POTS and I have definitely learned a lot over this past year. Here are the top 10 lessons…
1 Year Ago…
1 year ago today I stood on this stage and led what turned out to be the my last Christmas Eve service. This moment is something I look forward to every year! I am so thankful a band member captured this picture so I can forever remember it! 1 Year Ago This moment was pure…
How to Survive the Holiday Season With POTS
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow! Those famous words sung by none other than the one and only Andy Williams, definitely ring in the holiday season! Although the holidays are an amazing time of fun, memories, and family visits,…
How To Treat A Cold When You Have POTS
I love the season of fall! The cooler temps and changing leaves are two of my favorite things! However, I don’t love that fall also means it is cold and flu season. The LAST thing you need if you have POTS is the cold or flu! However, if you find yourself with the sniffles this…
How To Make Golden Milk
Golden Milk…sounds interesting right? Read on to find out the health benefits and learn how to make your own cup of Golden Milk! Medical Disclaimer: PotsPosts.com contains general information about medical conditions and treatments. The information is not professional advice and should not be treated as such. Full medical disclaimer here Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links…
10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Chronic conditions, such as POTS, can be heightened and triggered by sickness. So, this makes it very important to do what you can to stay healthy! Read on to find 10 easy ways to boost your immune system! Medical Disclaimer: PotsPosts.com contains general information about medical conditions and treatments. The information is not professional advice and…
How To Make Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is a very tasty way to help boost your immune system! There are SO many health benefits from this POTS Saver. Read on to find out more about this superfood and try out our recipe for how to make elderberry syrup! Medical Disclaimer: PotsPosts.com contains general information about medical conditions and treatments. The information…
What is POTS and How Does It Affect People?
Being told you have a chronic condition like POTS can be a scary thing to hear. It doesn’t matter if you are newly diagnosed or searching for more information. This article is for you! Hopefully, this post can also be helpful to share with your friends and family to explain what you are dealing with….
5 Simple Tasks That Will Change Your Life
Chronic illnesses like POTS can drain you of your energy and make each day a struggle to get through! If you’re like me, you need all the help you can get to jumpstart your day. Here are my 5 simple tasks you can do each day that will change your life! Medical Disclaimer: PotsPosts.com contains general…