The singer had previously mentioned undergoing treatment for undisclosed medical conditions, leading to the cancellation of her performances. Advertisement Solange Knowles reacted to an Instagram post from her fellow musician Shaun Ross, sharing that she had received multiple health diagnoses in 2018. Solange Knowles arriving at the New York Ballet 2022 Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center in New York City, on September 28, 2022 | Source: Getty Images Solange Knowles arriving at the New York Ballet 2022 Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center in New York City, on September 28, 2022 | Source: Getty Images On October 14, 2024, Shaun spoke openly about his experience with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) following long COVID-19, prompting Solange to share her own story in solidarity. She revealed,” I got diagnosed with POTS, Sjogrens, and Mcas in 2018.” Advertisement POTS’s main symptom is orthostatic intolerance (OI). OI is a condition that makes it hard for the body to adjust to standing up. When someone with POTS stands, not enough blood flows back to the heart, which can cause them to feel dizzy or even faint. Solange Knowles attends the Gucci Women’s Fall Winter 2024 Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 in Milan, Italy, on February 23, 2024 | Source: Getty Images Solange Knowles attends the Gucci Women’s Fall Winter 2024 Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 in Milan, Italy, on February 23, 2024 | Source: Getty Images In contrast, Sjögren’s syndrome is a long-term autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the glands that produce moisture, leading to symptoms like dry eyes and a dry mouth. Solange Knowles seen at LAX in Los Angeles, California, on July 26, 2018 | Source: Getty Images Solange Knowles seen at LAX in Los Angeles, California, on July 26, 2018 | Source: Getty Images Advertisement As for MCAS, it is a condition where a person repeatedly experiences severe allergy-like symptoms, including hives, swelling, low blood pressure, trouble breathing, and intense diarrhea. Solange at the Stuart Weitzman FW18 Presentation and Cocktail Party at The Pool in New York City, on February 8, 2018 | Source: Getty Images Solange at the Stuart Weitzman FW18 Presentation and Cocktail Party at The Pool in New York City, on February 8, 2018 | Source: Getty Images In Shaun’s post, Solange empathized with her friend and those in a similar health journey as hers, “Sending u [sic] so much love and strength Shaun and to all in the comments struggling with the debilitating, confusing, and lonely symptoms of POTS!” Solange Knowles at the celebration of her partnership with Saint Heron in Los Angeles, California, on August 28, 2023 | Source: Getty Images Solange Knowles at the celebration of her partnership with Saint Heron in Los Angeles, California, on August 28, 2023 | Source: Getty Images Advertisement The singer also acknowledged Dysautonomia International, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of those affected by autonomic nervous system disorders, noting they were a great resource to her. Solange Knowles arrives for Gucci’s Cruise Show 2025 at Tate Modern in London, England, on May 13, 2024 | Source: Getty Images Solange Knowles arrives for Gucci’s Cruise Show 2025 at Tate Modern in London, England, on May 13, 2024 | Source: Getty Images She added, “I feel really grateful for the spoonie community for holding me down during my times of complete uncertainty! Sending an abundance of love your way.” Solange Knowles comments on a post from her fellow musician Shaun Ross, on October 14, 2024 | Source: Instagram/shaunross/ Solange Knowles comments on a post from her fellow musician Shaun Ross, on October 14, 2024 | Source: Instagram/shaunross/ Advertisement The singer’s state of health caused her to cancel her performances in the past. In November 2017, she called off her performance at Florida State University’s Homecoming concert. Solange’s management released a statement that read, “Due to a medical condition, Solange is unfortunately prohibited from live performances until further notice by her team of doctors.” Solange performs onstage during the Day for Night Festival in Houston, Texas, on December 17, 2017 | Source: Getty Images Solange performs onstage during the Day for Night Festival in Houston, Texas, on December 17, 2017 | Source: Getty Images Now, the 38-year-old has hinted as to why she hadn’t been public about her diagnoses until today, saying that she can “really relate to not wanting your health to be your identity.” Advertisement Back in 2017, Solange, who is Beyonce Knowles’s sister, shared that she had missed out on opportunities due to her firm stance on “owning” her body and controlling how it’s portrayed. Beyonce and Solange Knowles pose together at the 2005 NBA All-Star Game at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, on February 20, 2005 | Source: Getty Images Beyonce and Solange Knowles pose together at the 2005 NBA All-Star Game at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, on February 20, 2005 | Source: Getty Images She credited this resolve to their mother, Tina Knowles, though she acknowledged that facing industry pressures has been difficult. Tina, Solange, and Beyonce Knowles, from a post dated September 30, 2022 | Source: Instagram/solangeknowles/ Tina, Solange, and Beyonce Knowles, from a post dated September 30, 2022 | Source: Instagram/solangeknowles/ Advertisement The singer explained what owning her body was about, “That can mean a lot of things. That can be in physical form — wanting to have control over my physical body — and also wanting to have control in the way it is presented to the world.” Solange has remained committed to owning her experiences and her body, speaking openly about them on her own terms, free from external pressures.

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As it turns out, trees are painted white in winter not for mere aesthetic reasons but as a protective measure against sunburn. Similar to fair-skinned individuals safeguarding themselves from the sun’s rays, trees too face the risk of sunburn. The sun’s daytime heat causes a tree’s bark to expand, but when temperatures drop at night, the bark contracts rapidly, potentially leading to damage.

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