by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jun 1, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Saline Therapy
Dysautonomia is the kind of illness that comes unique to every patient. When the autonomic nervous system misfires and dysfunctions, it can leave a patient with a host of perplexing symptoms that affect nearly every major organ system in the body. From heart-pounding Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia to painful gastroparesis and disorienting migraines—this is an illness that is difficult to diagnose, and even more difficult to treat.
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jan 30, 2015 | Dysautonomia, Resources
We write a lot about POTS here on the blog, but it is time to channel some attention towards our other tribe of faithful followers, those diagnosed or related to someone with Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD). A few months back we posted an article that provides a...
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Dec 5, 2014 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, Heart Health
Hydration is crucial for maintaining optimal health, but for people with dysautonomia it can be far trickier than simply making sure you have had your 8 glasses of water for the day. Finding the proper balance of hydration and water retention is important to keep...
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Nov 14, 2014 | Dysautonomia
The holidays are fast approaching and for many this means a calendar full of festive events and gatherings. Normally, the idea of a big feast is exciting but...
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Sep 5, 2014 | Dysautonomia
Earlier last month Dr. Santa Maria sat down with Health Advocate and Dysautonomia patient, Ilana Jacqueline, to discuss Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Questions were sent in during the previous weeks by patients from all over the world. The just-under-an-hour program answers all your questions on everything from medications and treatments to saline therapy and Gastroparesis.
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jul 10, 2014 | Dysautonomia
You’ll be able to submit all your questions. We’ll answer as many questions as we can in the hour and a half, free, online webinar. Whether it’s questions on medication, new treatment, research, or just managing day-to-day symptoms feel free to send your questions directly to [email protected] with the subject “QUESTION” in the email.
