POTS 101: The Salty Series - Full Media Library 🧂📚
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@coscicara I know what you're thinking - "Sodium" and "salt" aren't the same thing? That's right. And if you have POTS, this matters. A lot. Salt = sodium chloride. Only about 40% of it is actual sodium. SO, when an electrolyte label says "500mg salt," you're only getting ~200mg of sodium. For POTS, we NEED sodium. Not 👏 just 👏 salt 👏 Check your labels. Look for "sodium" specifically. It's SO easy to get this confused. I work in Sports Medicine and I still mess it up. The chronic illness learning curve is steep. Save this for your next supplement shop. 🔗 Link in Bio for more recommendations and information #POTS #health #chronicillness #Electrolytes #Dysautonomia @VenturePal @Vitassium ♬ original sound - Red Mist
@coscicara So you have POTS…now what? I’m an anatomy and physiology professor who has POTS and I’m here to help! I was diagnosed with POTS more than a decade ago, and I’ve had time to figure out what works 🧂 Living with a chronic illness like POTS can be hard, I want to help make it a little easier 🙂 Welcome to the Salty Series! #pots #potsie #soyouhavepots #chronillness #pots101 ♬ Motivation Guitar - eggTunes
@coscicara POTS101 ep 2 | Most POTS patients only focus on salt. That's a mistake, and here’s why: There are actually 3 main electrolytes you need👇 🧂 SODIUM helps your body hold onto water 🍌 POTASSIUM supports your muscles + heart rhythm 💤 MAGNESIUM calms the nervous system + helps you sleep All three work together. If you're only focusing on salt, you're only getting part of the picture. As a sports medicine clinician and POTS patient over 10+ years, I’ve learned a LOT, and I’m here to help! #POTS #TheSaltySeries #Electrolytes #Dysautonomia #drinkelectrolyteseveryday ♬ Refreshing and light indie pop(1552207) - Cheng Lee
@coscicara POTS101 ep 3 | Why do you feel worse after drinking water? Here's the answer 👇 Plain water dilutes your sodium. Your body can't hold onto it. You pee most of it out within an hour. And that can actually trigger a POTS flare! I know “drink more water…” that’s what we always hear 🙃 You need to drink electrolytes EVERY. DAY. Electrolytes help your body retain fluid. Sip consistently. Take them BEFORE you stand up, not after. From a sports medicine clinician and fellow POTS patient - avoid the mistakes I made! #POTS #TheSaltySeries #Dysautonomia #Electrolytes #drinkelectrolyteseveryday ♬ A Few Of Your Own - Noah Kahan
@coscicara POTS101 ep 5 | 5 signs you're low on electrolytes that aren't thirst 🧂 1. Muscle cramps 🦵 2. Brain fog 🧠 3. Heart palpitations 💓 4. Fatigue 😴 5. Headaches 🤕 If you're feeling these, plain water won't fix it. You need electrolytes. From a sports med clinician with POTS, I've learned this the hard way. #POTS #TheSaltySeries #Electrolytes #havingpots #Dysautonomia ♬ Doors - Noah Kahan
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