E4: Autonomic Nervous System 101 with Dr. Cathy Pederson

Episode 4 June 22, 2021 00:40:12
E4: Autonomic Nervous System 101 with Dr. Cathy Pederson
The POTScast
E4: Autonomic Nervous System 101 with Dr. Cathy Pederson

Jun 22 2021 | 00:40:12

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Cathy Pederson Jill Brook

Show Notes

POTS is the most common form of dysautonomia, and most of its symptoms are a result of dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system. Don't know what that is or why it matters? Join us for this episode to find out how it regulates automatic bodily functions like heart rate and blood pressure!

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