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Best 17 Natural Treatments For Tachycardia

When your heart beats faster than normal while at rest, you have tachycardia. It is a change in your heart’s rhythm. In some cases, it is harmless. In other cases, it can lead to serious complications. With some medical management and some lifestyle changes, most people can avoid the greatest risks of tachycardia. There are some types of tachycardia, such as ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia (also known as SVT), sinus tachycardia, atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation.

Best 17 Natural Treatments For Tachycardia
Treatments For Tachycardia

Some people who have tachycardia do not notice symptoms. This condition can be discovered during a doctor’s visit. Other people can feel when they have an episode. The symptoms of tachycardia can vary depending on the type of tachycardia that you have. The most common signs and symptoms of tachycardia include chest pain; having a fast pulse; fainting; feeling lightheaded; feeling short of breath; a racing, uncomfortable, or irregular heartbeat.

 

When someone has a serious case of tachycardia or when the ventricular tachycardia or SVT are not treated, then they can cause damage to the heart muscle; fatigue; unconsciousness, and heart attacks. There are some rare cases when complications can include heart failure, stroke, blood clots, and sudden death. Some of the most common causes for tachycardia include smoking, anemia, anxiety, sudden stress or fright, strenuous exercise, electrolyte imbalance, etc. You need to talk with your doctor if you suffer from tachycardia before you use some of the below-mentioned home remedies, so you will know that they will not cause you some side effects.

Here are some natural treatments for tachycardia:

Try acupuncture:

In some studies of natural treatments for arrhythmias and tachycardia have found that acupuncture is a safe and effective way for reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation, and, in some instances, decreasing chest ache and in several studies, reducing hypertension. You should talk with your doctor if it is okay for you to be a good candidate for acupuncture before you try it. Those people who have tachycardia and who have fear of needles should avoid acupuncture.

Avoid caffeinated food and beverages:

It is known that stimulants, like caffeine, can worsen the symptoms of tachycardia. Caffeine has chemical compounds which can increase the levels of alertness. It is doing this by stimulating the central nervous system and cerebral cortex of the brain, which is causing vasodilation of the blood vessels. This can increase your blood pressure and this, in turn, can affect the electrical conduction in your heart, leading to rapid heartbeats.

It depends on the person, but 1 – 3 cups of caffeine can increase the average person’s heart rate. You should try to avoid drinking more than one cup of coffee, cola sodas, black tea, or eating chocolate at a time. If you want to consume these options, then you should look for decaffeinated products.

Vitamin C:

It is a powerful antioxidant that can help to improve blood circulation for people who have postural tachycardia, prevent atrial fibrillation after surgery, and reduce the chances of rehash chapters in people who had persistent atrial fibrillation.

Potassium:

You should eat foods that are rich in potassium. When you have an electrolyte imbalance, then this can lead to tachycardia. Potassium is an electrolyte. Low potassium levels are one of the most common causes of tachycardia. You need to eat foods high in potassium to combat this. But, if you have hyperkalemia or other comorbid conditions, then it is very important to talk with your doctor about how much potassium you should consume. Some foods which are rich in potassium include oranges, milk, potatoes, vegetables, avocadoes, and bananas.

Use of cold water or cold packs:

You should always wash your forehead with cold water or you can do a fast rubbing of ice packs on the forehead, face, and neck. Ice rubbing is increasing the stimulation of the vagus nerve of the heart. The vagal nerve supplies to the sinus node of the heart which is responsible for the production of a heartbeat. The vagal tone is always decreasing the activities of the heart and rhythm of contraction. It is needed five minutes for fast recovery.

Hawthorn berry:

This herb is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of heart rhythm problems, such as tachycardia. One study was shown that hawthorn leaf extract can reduce arrhythmia in human heart stem cells.

Magnesium:

This is a mineral that has potent anti-arrhythmia effects and it is used to prevent tachycardia in heart surgery patients and to improve the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic drugs. When magnesium is taken as a supplement, then it is believed to be particularly useful for ventricular tachycardia which does not respond to other therapies. When it is taken together with potassium, then it can be useful for people with deficiencies in preventing serious complications from tachycardia, such as fatal heart attacks.

Aromatherapy:

In one study, people who underwent heart surgery have found that inhaling lavender essential oil can help to reduce the heart rate and blood pressure, which are commonly elevated after surgery due to stress and pain.

Raisins:

You can use raisins in your diet because they will give you a lot of energy and also, they are high in potassium. Raisins have over 1000 mg of potassium, which almost fulfills the daily requirements for potassium and it has low sodium. You can take 20 – 30 grams of raisins on daily basis, so you will have a healthy heart.

Valerian:

This is a herb that is used to lower the pulse rate. The valerian root is used to make medicines to slow down the pulse rate. It can depress the sympathetic tone and it can increase the vagal tone which is responsible for lowering the heart rate. It is recommended 300 – 600 mg of valerian depending on the severity of symptoms, two hours before going to bed in a period of seven days.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy:

There are some studies in which it said that just 3 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy plus exercise can help to reduce chest pain and sinus tachycardia. Also, it can help to reduce depression and fear of bodily sensations (such as thinking catastrophically about palpitations).

Yoga:

In some reviews of arrhythmias and natural treatments is found that yoga can help to reduce the episodes of atrial fibrillation and it can help to reduce anxiety and depression.

Exercise regularly:

When you are exercising, then this can help to improve blood circulation and this, in turn, can help to combat tachycardia. At the same time, exercising can help to release endorphins, which combat feelings of stress. You need to talk with your doctor about how often you should exercise, depending on your physical health. When you are exercising regularly for 30 minutes, 4 – 5 times per week, you can improve your blood flow. Also, you can try swimming, bicycling or jogging.

Meditation:

You can practice meditation to help you lower your stress levels and help you with the treatment of tachycardia. Meditation can let you go out of stress by releasing your thoughts. Meditation needs a quiet place to sit. Then, focus your thoughts on something soothing, such as the motion of waves rolling into and off the sand. The length of time which you will spend on meditation depends on your personal preferences. For some people, sitting quietly can help them to calm down, while other people may need to meditate for an hour.

Arjuna:

This is one of the most common trees in India. In chemical laboratory studies is said that Arjuna may have antioxidants and flavonoids, including coenzyme Q – 10 and essential minerals, which can help to regulate heart rhythm. You can find arjuna tablets at natural food stores.

Stop smoking:

It is known that smoking can increase the risk for tachycardia. People, who are already diagnosed with heart trouble, such as mild heart failure, and who continue to smoke are increasing the risk of tachycardia and death.

Avoid alcohol:

When people with tachycardia problems drink alcohol in moderation, then it is considered fine. But, binge drinking and regular heavy alcohol use are known to increase the risk of tachycardia. Heavy alcohol use and binge drinking should be avoided if you have tachycardia or you notice that your heart is beating fast when you are resting.

References:

  1. Tachycardia: Causes, Types, and Symptoms. https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/what-are-the-types-of-tachycardia. Published December 4, 2019
  2. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/tachycardia-a-to-z.
  3. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tachycardia.
  4. https://www.britannica.com/science/tachycardia.
Vijila
Vijila
Dr. Emil Sarsath (aka) Vijila, a licensed naturopathic doctor (BSMS) who always ensures his patients receive compassionate, and individualized care. He has extensive experience in primary care, digestive health, mental health, nervous system disorder and more.Area of Expertise – Naturopathic Medicine, Whole Foods-based Nutrition, Siddha, Panchakarma.She is always available through [email protected]

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