Spoons of Salt Nonprofit Organization

10/13/2025

Myth: POTS is Fatal
Fact: There are a few rare forms of dysautonomia that can sometimes be fatal, but POTS is not!

Source: Dysautonomia International

10/09/2025

Dysautonomia can impact different parts of your body.

If you have a form of dysautonomia, remember to be gentle with yourself.🥰


Source: Dysautonomia International

10/08/2025

Join us for this week's support group meeting and connect with others who understand.

Meeting Details:
Date: Saturday, October 11th
Start Time: 1:00pm
Location: Spoons of Salt HQ- 4929 N Main Street, Suite 206, Acworth, GA 30101

This event is free of charge and open to everyone, whether you are a new or current Spoons of Salt member. We invite members of the chronic illness community in Cherokee County, Cobb County, and surrounding areas to join us and participate.

🎯 How to access our office 🎯
Our office is on the 2nd floor.

You can enter the building through either the front or back door.

To reach the 2nd floor, you'll need to open a door to access the stairs. Look for a label or sign pointing to the 200s offices—that's the door you need.

10/07/2025

Have you heard of ARFID?

In our latest blog, the first part of a two-part series, super-spoonie volunteer Tori explains what ARFID is.

ARFID is much more than just “picky eating." People with ARFID have strong reactions and anxiety about food that go beyond simply disliking certain foods.

Learn more about this condition here: https://saltynews.spoonsofsalt.org/have-you-heard-of-arfid/

10/07/2025

Dysautonomia impacts over 70,000,000 people worldwide.

If you or someone you know has a form of dysautonomia, drop a 💙 in the comments.

You are not alone.


Source: Dysautonomia International

10/06/2025

‼️ A Message from the Founder and CEO ‼️
🌀October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month🌀

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month, a critical time to shine a light on a condition characterized by dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. This often-misunderstood disorder profoundly impacts essential, involuntary bodily functions, including blood pressure, heart rate, blood circulation, and the function of the gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, and vascular systems.

Throughout this month, we encourage you to stay tuned to Spoons of Salt as we share informative content exploring the various types of Dysautonomia and their profound effects on the individuals who manage these symptoms daily.

✨Support Our Mission and Community✨

At Spoons of Salt, our mission extends beyond awareness to provide essential support for our community.

💠 Your support is vital and directly funds our programs and advocacy efforts. Please use the donation link provided below to contribute. Even if a financial contribution isn't possible, we urge you to ✨share this post✨.

Spreading information is equally impactful, offering vital knowledge to those who may be struggling or seeking answers. Help us amplify the message of Spoons of Salt throughout the area; many individuals, disproportionately women, live with invisible disabilities and disorders like Dysautonomia. To all in our community, we see you and stand with you.

We invite those who are struggling to join our ✨support groups✨ every ✨Saturday from ✨1:00 PM to 3:00 PM✨ at our new location.

🌀Addressing Holistic Needs🌀
🔷Food Drive and Basic Necessities🔷

In partnership with a local home health care and hospice business, we have identified urgent and heartbreaking needs among vulnerable clients. Many face severe challenges, including food insecurity, being forgotten in nursing facilities, or lacking basic necessities like appropriate footwear. We are also working to address issues concerning the transparency and quality of nutrition clients receive in care homes.

✨How You Can Help✨

⦿ Donate to Our Food Drive (in partnership with Never Alone Community Food Pantry): Please drop off non-perishable food items in the designated box located in the hallway outside our new Headquarters at 4929 North Main Street, Ste. 206, Acworth, GA

🔷 The collection box is accessible at your convenience until November 12th🔷

⦿ Financial Support: Donate via the link below to support our programs and our efforts to provide basic necessities (like shoes) to those in need.

⦿ Get Involved: Contact a Spoons of Salt Staff or Board member for more information on how you can assist with these wider community efforts.

Your support helps us ensure that our clients and community members are not only seen but receive the essential physical and emotional support they deserve.

Sincerely,

Chelsea Matherly
Founder and CEO, Spoons of Salt

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/SpoonsofSalt

10/06/2025

Did you know that people diagnosed with POTS experience an average diagnostic delay of over 4 years!

Let's bring awareness to close this gap!


Source: Dysautonomia International

10/04/2025

10/03/2025

Dysautonomia can affect the body in many ways.

10/02/2025

Did you know that most experts recommend 8-10g of salt per day for people living with POTS or OI?

This can vary per person. Always consult with your doctor about your unique salt needs.

10/01/2025

Hunger doesn't take a day off. Neither should our generosity!

In partnership with the Never Alone Community Food Pantry, we are currently running a food drive to help stock their pantry and supply essential goods to our community. Every donation truly makes a real, tangible impact.

Here's what they need most:
💚 Canned Fruits
💚 Canned Meats
💚 Canned Veggies
💚 Laundry Soap
💚 Pasta & Sauce

On your next grocery run, include an extra item or two from this list.

🚩Drop-off location: 4929 N Main Street, Suite 206, Acworth, GA

Let's show up for our neighbors and make sure no one goes hungry. 💜