POTS;Ā Ā Ā Ā Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndromešā¤ļøā¤ļø POTS is diagnosed only when orthostatic hypotension is ruled out and when there is no acute dehydration or blood loss. Orthostatic hypotension is a form of low blood pressure: 20mm Hg drop in systolic or a 10mm Hg drop in diastolic blood pressure in the first three minutes of standing upright.
If medication no longer serves you talk with your health care provider if you can find one that provides actualĀ health care these days.
Back in my early Uni days in the 1970s this condition was considered rare, not so now: here is a simplistic overview, however it is a start to better health and a recovery from POTS. This does not need to be complicated.
As with all health conditions I always recommend to make solid intentions. Ask yourself what is yourĀ ideal self? Not what you think your problem may be... see yourself at your optimum best, this is always your starting pointš¤.
Deep Breathing
The most important aspects of physical and mental health is breathing. Breathing is essential for all physical performance, and deep breathing is a super effective strategy for improving POTS.
Take deep, abdominal breaths. Diaphragmatic breathing moves oxygen-rich air into the base of the lungs which has three times as many blood vessels for respiratory exchange as the upper lung area. This optimizes the bodyās natural ability to pump fluid and nutrients to the heart and soft tissue structures around the spine.
Hydration
Stay hydrated, add fresh lemon or lime juiceĀ to your water andĀ naturally rich in vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids, and electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium. It is important to have stable blood sugar levels to improve POTS. Processed foods, carbohydrates, and sugars cause blood sugar instability. Unstable blood sugar increases inflammation and causes hormonal imbalances, this negatively impacts our health and vitality.
To stabilize blood sugar levels, eat a healing meal every 3-4 hours. The top foods for blood sugar stability are healthy fats like coconut, avocados, olives and olive oil.
Herbs and spices such as turmeric and cinnamon, along with apple cider vinegar and lemons and limes are excellent.
Sleep is vital for improving POTS. Sleep deficiencies have been linked to increased risk of heart and kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and obesity. Sleep is vital for our immune and digestive systems to function properly.
Magnesium helps balance blood sugar and relieve physical tension, both of which are related to stress and impaired sleep. It helps to regulate melatonin and GABA levels in the brain. Both melatonin and GABA are necessary for sleep. Transdermal application is my personal preference for Magnesium. Soak feet for 20 to 30 min 2 or 3 times a week or perhaps a bath, Epsom salts will do the job, better still is Magnesium chloride. Get out into the sunlight especially first thing in the morning for 20 to 30 min daily and avoid artificial light. Slip slop slap sun screenĀ protection is not the answer. The Sun is your friend.āš
Get yourĀ feet on the ground without shoes this has been shown to provide anti-inflammatory and anxiety relieving benefits.
Having adequate amounts of minerals and electrolytes in the diet is essential for improving POTS, these include iron, copper, iodine, fluoride, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc, trace element imbalances are considered risk factors for many diseases. Shilajit herbĀ is a method of improving your mineralisation. Regular bowel movementsĀ improve POTS. Moving our bowels 1 or 2Ā times a day helpsĀ body naturally eliminate what it has consumed within 12-24 hours. My selection of the best adaptogenic herbs for POTS support:Ā Tienchi ginseng, panax ginseng, rhodiola, holy basil, ashwagandha, reishi, eleuthero, Astragalus, lemon balm, cordyceps.Ā These act to support the bodyās ability to effectively adapt to stress and supports stable energy and blood sugar levels.
Your body will love you so much and give you back more than you can imagine.š·
Blessings Hans the Herbalist š
