Nutritionally Yours
Nutritionally Yours: “Hello, I’m Alane Wincek, the owner of Nutritionally Yours. With over 30 years of experience as a holistic nutritionist Atlanta, functional medicine, naturopathy, and metabolic health, I am here to offer guidance and support on your journey to better health.”
What is the difference between POTS and dysautonomia?
“Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for conditions involving dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which helps regulate functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, circulation, sweating and body temperature.”
View in the company profileWhat are common symptoms of POTS and dysautonomia?
“Symptoms can vary widely and may include dizziness or lightheadedness when standing, racing heart, fainting or near-fainting, fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, digestive problems, temperature intolerance, sweating changes and sleep difficulties.”
View in the company profileCan POTS cause digestive symptoms?
“Yes, digestive symptoms can occur with POTS and other forms of dysautonomia because the autonomic nervous system is involved in regulating digestion.”
View in the company profileCan POTS, EDS and MCAS occur together?
“Some people with POTS or dysautonomia also have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). These are separate conditions, but symptoms and health concerns can overlap.”
View in the company profileDo I need a POTS diagnosis before scheduling an appointment with you?
“No. In fact, you may be coming to me because you’re still trying to get answers.”
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