Heart palpitations are irregularity or abnormality in the heartbeat
which is characterized by feeling like the heart is beating too slow or
too fast or it is fluttering. This feeling can last from just a few
seconds to as long as hours.
There are many causes which could lead to heart palpitations such as
hormonal or biological conditions, psychological factors and external
stimulants.
Some of the most common causes for heart palpitations are use of illicit
drugs like cocaine and marijuana; nicotine or alcohol; excessive intake
of caffeine; strenuous exercise; high levels of adrenalin due to stress
or anxiety; low blood sugar; an electrolyte imbalance in the body;
overactive thyroid and anemia.
Also people who suffer from panic attacks and pregnant women are having
increased chances of getting heart palpitations. Also there are some
prescription medications which can cause heart palpitations.
You should know that the heart palpitations are actually a symptom and
not a disease. They can accompany other symptoms, such as sensation of
constriction in the throat and shortness of breath.
There are some cases when heart palpitations can be a symptom of a more
serious heart condition, especially when they are accompanied by
symptoms like vomiting, nausea, sweating, chest pain, blurred vision,
fainting and dizziness. If you experience some of the mentioned
symptoms, then you need to talk with your doctor as soon as possible.
In the most cases heart palpitations are harmless and they resolve on
their own. You need to talk with your doctor if you suffer from heart
palpitations before you start using some of the below mentioned home
remedies for heart palpitations.
Heart palpitations home remedy treatment
Increase magnesium intake: There are some cases when magnesium
deficiency can lead to heart palpitations. Magnesium can ensure smooth
functioning of your heart and nervous system as well as better blood
circulation in the body. You should eat magnesium – rich foods like low
fat yogurt; dark chocolate; bananas; avocados; cold – water fish; peanut
butter;
oatmeal; quinoa; seeds like pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds; nuts like
cashews and almonds; spinach, Swiss chard, kale and other dark green
vegetables. Also you can take magnesium supplements, 350 mg per day.
Talk with your doctor if this is the correct dosage for your condition.
Lavender: This natural cure acts by calming the anxiety levels which can
lead to heart palpitations. The lavender infused baths can help to
ease the panic attacks and it can help to calm down the excessive brain
activity.
Blackstrap molasses: This is a very simple home remedy which can help
you to control the heart palpitations. It is rich in magnesium, calcium,
iron and potassium which mean that it can help to prevent these
deficiencies in the body which cause heart palpitations. It is very
effective for treating anemia which is the leading cause for heart
palpitations.
You should stir one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses into one cup of
water and then drink it. Also there is another option and that is to mix
two teaspoons each of apple cider vinegar and blackstrap molasses into
one cup of water. You should follow either of these home remedies once
per day.
Cold water: When you have a decrease in your fluid intake, then this can
make your heart more prone to irregular heartbeats. This is a reason
why you should drink one glass of cold water because it will help you to
restore your normal heartbeat.
Also it can help to reduce dizziness, anxiety and stress. You should
splash cold water on your face because this is also working well for
heart palpitations and panic attacks. Also you can take a cold shower.
The cold water will help to shock the nervous system and it can help to
get the heartbeat back to normal.
Deep breathing: This is one of the best ways which can help you to deal
with heart palpitations. It can ease the anxiety and panic attack which
in turn will help to normalize the heart rate. The deep breathing can
also help to relax the body and it can increase the oxygen supply to
your brain. You should sit comfortably in a cross – legged position.
You should take slow and deep breaths through your nose which will allow
your belly to expand with each inhalation. You should breathe out
slowly through your mouth. You should repeat it a few minutes until your
heart rate slows down. Also you can make yoga and meditation because
they can help to prevent the heart palpitations.
Coughing: If you cough vigorously for a few minutes, then this can help
to break the pattern of a heart palpitation. This will cause the
pressure to build up in your chest which will put your heart back into a
normal rhythm.
Valsalva maneuver: This is an ancient technique which can help to
restore the fast heartbeat to a normal. It can cause physical
intervention which can stimulate the 10th cranial nerve (the vagus
nerve). This in turn will lead to slowing of your heart rate.
Firstly, you need to pinch your nose, close your mouth and then try to
breathe out forcibly. This technique will accelerate your heart rate and
then it will slow down your heartbeat. If you suffer from heart
disease, then you should not use this home remedy.
Valerian: Valerian is a very effective home remedy for people who have
heart palpitations due to anxiety or panic attack. It has relaxing
effect which can calm you and it can restore the normal heartbeat. Also
it can promote sleep. You should add ten drops of valerian tincture to
one glass of water and then drink it to get a quick relief.
Also you can take valerian supplements for a few weeks as a preventative
measure. You need to talk with your doctor about the proper dosage and
you should not take this supplement for longer than a few weeks. This
home remedy is not recommended for pregnant women.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon is also a very effective home remedy for heart
palpitations. It has many chemicals and nutrients, including potassium
and manganese which are good for the heart. Also it can help to improve
the blood flow to the heart, reduce high blood pressure and prevent
excess buildup of bad cholesterol (LDL or low – density lipoprotein).
You should mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder in one glass of warm
water and then drink it. Also there is another option and that is to mix
together one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and
then consume it. You should follow some of these home remedies once per
day in a period of few days.
Motherwort: This home remedy can help to cure heart irregularities by
making the organ stronger. This natural cure was used in the traditional
medicine by people who were prone to nervous temperaments and
associated heart conditions. Also this natural cure can help to
circulatory system with its antioxidant and anti – inflammatory
properties.
Lemon balm: The lemon balm is also known as Melissa officinalis. This is
a very effective home remedy which can help you against the heart
palpitations. This home remedy has a tonic effect on the circulatory
system and heart. Also it is working as a mild relaxant which can help
to reduce the anxiety. Lemon balm can help to normalize the overactive
thyroid.
In one cup of hot water you should add one teaspoon of dried lemon balm.
You should cover it and then steep it for five to ten minutes. You
should drink one cup of this home remedy whenever you have heart
palpitations. Also you can include the lemon balm in your cooking or you
can take lemon balm supplements after you have talked with your doctor.
Hawthorn: This is a very effective home remedy for the heart
palpitations. It can help to increase your blood flow to the heart and
it can improve the cardiac muscle contractions which in turn will help
to steady the heartbeat. You can take the hawthorn in supplement form.
The general dosage of it is from 160 – 900 mg per day and it should be
taken for 3 – 24 weeks. You need to talk with your doctor before you
start taking this supplement because it can interfere with certain
medications. Also this herb may not be suitable during pregnancy.
Passion flower: This natural cure has many therapeutic applications and
the heart palpitations are one of them. It can ease the anxiety and it
can help to cure anemia which means that it can relax both cardiac and
nervous systems.
Cayenne: This natural cure acts as a stimulant on the heart muscle and
it can smoothen out heart arrhythmias. It can enhance the overall heart
health by strengthening the muscle and balancing circulation.
