--- title: LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology Blog | Dr. Natalie Hernandez description: Dr. Natalie Hernandez is a pediatric endocrinologist and Director of Metabolic Health & Inflammation at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology. She is board certified in Pediatrics and board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology, and completed her residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital. 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She is board certified in Pediatrics and board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology, and completed her residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital. She cares for children and teens with obesity, insulin resistance, PMOS, POTS, and MCAS, and sees families in English and Spanish. ## Posts by Dr. Natalie Hernandez [Low Dose Naltrexone Side Effects: What Parents Should Know](https://lifeendo.com/blog/low-dose-naltrexone-side-effects) ![A teenager and her mother reviewing a medication plan with a pediatric endocrinologist at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/low-dose-naltrexone-side-effects-teens-pediatric-endocrinology.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=low-dose-naltrexone-side-effects-teens-pediatric-endocrinology.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Low Dose Naltrexone Side Effects: What Parents Should Know Sep 8, 2026 18 min read [Can GLP-1s Treat MCAS? What the Research Shows in Teens](https://lifeendo.com/blog/glp-1-mcas-teens) ![Teen with mast cell activation symptoms being evaluated by a pediatric endocrinologist before considering GLP-1 medication.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/glp-1-mcas-teens-pediatric-evaluation.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=glp-1-mcas-teens-pediatric-evaluation.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Can GLP-1s Treat MCAS? What the Research Shows in Teens Sep 7, 2026 12 min read [Why Is POTS Worse in the Morning Before School?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/pots-worse-mornings-before-school) ![Teen with POTS struggling with morning fatigue before school, with water, salt, breakfast, and a backpack ready for the school day.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pots-worse-morning-before-school-teen-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=pots-worse-morning-before-school-teen-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Why Is POTS Worse in the Morning Before School? Sep 7, 2026 4 min read [How Much Salt and Water Does a Teen With POTS Need?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/salt-and-water-pots-teens) ![Teen with POTS drinking water alongside salty foods as part of an individualized hydration and sodium plan for POTS symptom management.”](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/teen-pots-salt-water-hydration-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=teen-pots-salt-water-hydration-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### How Much Salt and Water Does a Teen With POTS Need? Sep 7, 2026 4 min read [Will My Teen Grow Out of POTS?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/grow-out-of-pots-teens) ![Teen with POTS resting outdoors with a water bottle and school backpack while managing POTS symptoms and recovery during adolescence.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/will-my-teen-grow-out-of-pots-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=will-my-teen-grow-out-of-pots-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Will My Teen Grow Out of POTS? Sep 7, 2026 4 min read [What Triggers MCAS Flares in Kids?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/mcas-flare-triggers-kids) ![Child tracking MCAS flare triggers including heat, fragrance, stress, illness, hormones, sleep, exercise, and food additives in a symptom diary.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mcas-flare-triggers-kids-heat-fragrance-stress-life-endo.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=mcas-flare-triggers-kids-heat-fragrance-stress-life-endo.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### What Triggers MCAS Flares in Kids? Sep 7, 2026 4 min read [Can Kids Have MCAS and Hypermobile Joints Too?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/mcas-hypermobile-joints-kids) ![Child with hypermobile joints stretching while illustrating the overlap of flexible joints, MCAS symptoms, and POTS symptoms in children.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mcas-hypermobile-joints-kids-pots-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=mcas-hypermobile-joints-kids-pots-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Can Kids Have MCAS and Hypermobile Joints Too? Sep 7, 2026 4 min read [Should Kids With MCAS Try a Low Histamine Diet?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/low-histamine-diet-kids-mcas) ![Child with MCAS preparing nutritious foods with her mother while trying a supervised low histamine diet that supports healthy growth.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/low-histamine-diet-kids-mcas-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=low-histamine-diet-kids-mcas-pediatric-endocrinology-life-endo.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Should Kids With MCAS Try a Low Histamine Diet? Sep 7, 2026 4 min read [MCAS vs Allergies in Kids: Why Tests Come Back Normal](https://lifeendo.com/blog/mcas-vs-allergies-kids) ![Child with a negative allergy panel being evaluated for food allergy versus mast cell activation syndrome, or MCAS.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/negative-allergy-test-child-mcas-food-allergy.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=negative-allergy-test-child-mcas-food-allergy.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### MCAS vs Allergies in Kids: Why Tests Come Back Normal Aug 31, 2026 6 min read [Flushing, Hives, and Tummy Pain Together: Is It MCAS?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/flushing-hives-tummy-pain-mcas) ![Illustration of flushing, hives, belly pain and other multi-system symptoms that may occur during mast cell activation episodes in children.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flushing-hives-belly-pain-child-mcas-symptoms.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=flushing-hives-belly-pain-child-mcas-symptoms.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Flushing, Hives, and Tummy Pain Together: Is It MCAS? 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