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Heart Palpitation Remedies
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MOLASSES
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[YEA] 03/11/2008: Wilma from Murrieta, CA writes: "I am 37, and my Grandfather used to give me BSM when I was younger. I have returned to using it since I have heart paplpitations and dizziness due to very low iron. I feel much better, and as one reader stated "the moons are back in her fingernails" so are mine.
I also drink Tonic Water around the cold/flu season to divert an oncoming cold."
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[YEA] 03/11/2008: A.C. from West Midlands, England, United Kingdom writes: "I've been taking a tablespoon of BSM daily for Heart Palpitations (which worked by the way). When cutting my nails yesterday, I noticed that the white, half moons at the base of my nails (I've forgotten the name for these) reduced in size by half within one week! I'm completely amazed! I heard these were due to mineral deficiency but I'd been taking supplements and had just given up. Thanks Earth Clinic!"
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[YEA] 07/02/2007: Renee from El Dorado, Kansas writes: "Just finished my second "normal" period thanks to BSM. Fairly certain that any fibroids are reducing in size as the pressure I've been feeling in a couple of places is now much less... but still there somewhat. Plus, 99% reduction in heart palpatations - and they were bad ones, very scarey."
Replies11/26/2009: Bella from Scottsdale, Az, USA replies: "I have the same problem with palpitations at night. I will try the sourgum and mollasses.
I also wanted to mention that all the soy here in this country is genetically modified. In fact, Japanese parents who have kids here going to college send them soy from Japan. They will not allow them to have the soy grow here because of the way we grow it. It also is not supposed to be good for women. It supposedly causes breast tumors and other female related tumors. I would investigate that if I were thinking of eating more soy. When I went on the LA weight loss diet several years ago(their diet is very heavy on soy products,) I developed nodules on my thyroid. It causes man boobs to. Thanks for the info.
Back to the palpitations. When you wake up at night, with them, what do you take and how quickly does it work? I'm pretty weirded out when it happens and I've been taking xanax an additional O.O5 when it happens. I've been trying to get off the xanax.
Thanks"
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[YEA] 06/07/2007: Renee from El Dorado, Kansas writes: "I too found Molasses an instant treatment for my heart problem. Every night my heart has a delayed beat (confirmed with overnight monitor) but doctor gave me no treatment beyond giving up caffiene. While that helps, it doesn't totally eliminate it and I admit no caffiene is difficult for me.
After the first day of 2 Tbls Molasses, I sleep through the night with no problems. And this is such a relief as it really is extremely scarey to awaken to no heart beat, over and over and over."
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MULTIPLE REMEDIES
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09/11/2011: Sil from Greenacres, Florida writes: "Hi To everyone, I do understand how hard is dealing with this I had taquicardia couple years ago and from there everytime I fell my heart running I get so scaried about what is going to happend to me. I did pass for the same of you guys lot of doctors and test and they keep saying my heart is in an excellent condition and need exercise. What I can say 100% sure lot of times this symptoms coming from anxiety or stomach. My stomach is so sensible I can't spice food, caffeine, nothing so acid, and a banana a day is so helpfull for me. Coffee dicaf and tea dicaf, 0 strees Life is so beautifull to live everyday dealing with problems, in every bad thing is always something positive try to think in this way!!! Helps me a lot.
Also when I start feeling my stomach funny I take a teaspoon with baking powder in a cup of water and works so good. Everybody is different wish we can have an answer that can fix everyone problems but I believe if you start study your own body and all reactions to what you eat everyday and take less problems will be an excellent solution.
Hope this can help someone!!! Take care and remember in every bad thing is always something positive!!!"
Replies[YEA] 11/13/2011: Brian from Brisbane, Qld Australia replies: "I havnt had a-fib (heart palpations) for about 6 months now after being hospitalized about 8 times. I stopped taking warfarin and blood thinners without my doctors consent and started eating healthy and taking supplements. I now can eat anything since leaving out the rat poison (warfarin) Let me tell you what I eat and what supplements I take. Breakfast consists of oat bran, oatmeal, flaxseed, mixed nuts, cocoa powder, black berries, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, mixed with milk of your choice. Supplements include coq10, magnesium, chromium picolinate, resveratrol. I don't know what cured my A-fib but I will carry on with what I'm doing. I also have arthritis and diabetes. My arthritis has disappeared I no longer take cellebrex. My sugar levels are under control. I feel so good and healthy. I also believe Apple Cider Vinegar is good for heart palpations which I was taking but stopped, will start again. I wonder if anybody out there can recognize what has cured my palpations. I do know that the turmeric and cinnamon cured my arthritis. I've given up the idea about commiting suicide. Hope this helps someone, since I know how bad a-fib can be. Life's good now."
11/14/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Brian, heart palpitations are listed as a magnesium deficiency so maybe it was the magnesium you are taking. The magnesium also will help with arthritis and even blood sugar levels as well. Magnesium also is good for depression."
11/15/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "Hi Brian - I would guess that you have built up your health to the degree that the heart palps you were having just went away. Good on you!If I were to guess on what was the most valuable to you for making it so I would guess it was the magnesium. Not to say it might not have been something entirely different, but I am a firm believer in Mg.
Also - I would look into taking 3mg of boron (good for bones and some arthritis) a day as well if I were you, and maybe something for added potassium. All these things along with D-3 work in unison. Google them if interested.
Glad you have found the answer to your issue, and that you feel like sticking around on this lovely planet for a while longer! ;-)
Best! ~ Carly"
11/16/2011: Jessica from Ridgecrest, Ca replies: "I had PVCs from MVP (preventricular contractions from mitral valve prolapse... messed up heart contractions) all my life until I started taking very large doses of Magnesium."
11/17/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "Thank you for taking the time to share this Jessica!It truly amazes me that doctors don't know to try magnesium on their heart palp patients.
I went in with the dreaded heart palps years ago and was put on the holter (spelling probably wrong there) monitor. More money in that than telling me to try a five dollar bottle of Mg I am willing to wager.
The "health" care system in this country is really just "dis-ease" management. Shove a pill at 'em and get 'em out the door asap. (my opinion).
Thank GOD for this website!
~Carly :-)"
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MULTIPLE REMEDIES TRIED
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10/16/2008: RON B. from TAVERNIER, FL writes: "IN 1985 I HAVE MY FIRST PALPITATIONS. I WENT TO THE EMERCENCY ROOM AND THE DOCTOR KIND OF BRUSHED IT OFF AND THAT WAS THAT, IT WENT AWAY. IN 1986 WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME I TOOK MY CIGARETTES AND TOSSED THEM OUT THE WINDOW DONE FOREVER. THE PALPITAIONS CAME ON AT CERTAIN TIMES THEN WENT AWAY AND I THOUGHT LITTLE OF THEM. IN 1995 THEY GOT WORSE AND I HAD A MONITOR PLACED ON ME AND THE DOCTOR WAS NO HELP.IN 1996 I GOT THEM REAL BAD AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND BECAUSE I HAD INSURANCE I WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH WIRES GOING TO THE NURSE STATION. I WAS RELEASED BUT WITH NO INFORMATION OTHER THAN SOME DANGEROUS MEDICATION WHICH I LATER FOUND OUT WAS VERY BAD. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THERE IS LITTLE THAT THE MODERN MEDICAL INDUSTY CAN DO OTHER THAN TAKE YOUR MONEY AND FEED YOU DANGEROUS DRUGS.AFTER A COUPLE MORE TIMES IN THE HOSPITAL AND ALMOST HAVING A STROKE TWICE I HAVE REALIZED I AM THE MASTER OF MY BODY AND NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE THE MDS ARE CLUELESS. MY CONDITION NOW IS CHRONIC I HAVE PALPITAIONS ALL DAY EVERY DAY. I TAKE ACV,MASSES OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS,WAS TOLD THE ADRENALS CAN HAVE AN AFFECT SO I AM WORKING ON THE ADRENALS. MY NEXT STEP IS JUICE FASTING WITH MINERAL AND VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS AS WELL AS A COLON CLEANSE, A LIVER CLEANSE, AND A KIDNEY CLEANSE. I SUSPECT THE ADRENAL CONNECTION, I ALSO SUSPECT POSSIBLY A PARASITE OR CANDIDA CONNECTION AND OVER ACID BODY.I AM GOING ON A TOTAL RAW FOOD DIET AND ELIMINATING EVERY THING CAN POSSIBLE BE A SOURCE OF THE PALPITATIONS. ALL THESE THINGS I AM WORKING ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. TOO BAD OUR SO CALLED MEDICAL INDUSTRY IS SO CLUELESS AND EXPENSIVE.IT SEEMS THAT THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY CAN BE INCOMPETENT AS WELL AS PROFITABLE. I DID A HAIR SAMPLE MINERAL TEST AND FOUND I WAS HIGH IN ALUMINUM CADMIUM, AND OTHER DANGEROUS METALS THAT MAY BE AFFECTING THE ABSORBSION OF GOOD MINERALS. I WAS LOW IN CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM AND OTHER MINERALS EVEN THOUGH I SUPPLEMENT WITH QUALITY MINERALS. I NOW ALSO DO THE CHELATION TO RID MY BODY OF THE BAD METALS. I AM WORKING HARD ON THIS AND AM DETERMINED TO ADDRESS THE TRUE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM."
Replies10/19/2008: Marinette from Cleveland, Ohio, USA replies: "This is in reply to Ron B. I have had problems with heart palpitations in the past, and had very good success with Peppermint tea. The tea is also very good for digestion and possibly the palpitations are linked to faulty digestion. You mentioned also that you suspect an overly acid system might cause this. I suffer from this also, and take DeSouza's Liquid Chlorophyll which helps a lot. Chlorophyll is great for alkalizing the body. Any brand would probably work, but I notice other brands have added ingredients besides the chlorophyll that I would rather not take. I cannot take ACV because I become too acid from it. You mentioned also that you take a lot of supplements. I would go off of everything and just try the peppermint tea, at least 2 cups a day. Also, 1 tablespoon of the chlorophyll in an 8 oz. glass of water once a day. Also, an excellent remedy for nerves is liquid Celery Seed Extract. You can put 12 or more drops of this in the peppermint tea if you feel that nerves are also linked to the palpitations. I suggest going off of everything you are taking now while trying the peppermint tea, liquid chlorophyll and liquid celery seed extract. Something you are taking might be causing the palpitations to be worse. Once you feel better, you can always introduce the supplements back slowly. I hope this helps you, Ron."
10/20/2008: Crista from Pekin, Illinois replies: "One thing about heart palpitations that was mentioned in the definition in the begining is that they can come from anti-depressants. I was on anti-anxiety pills and was not told by my doctor that they were addictive. They said take up to this many a day as needed for anxiety. I took them for about a week on a regular basis, and the when I was feeling fine I didn't take them. I ended up calling an ambulance that night because I thought I was having a heart attack at the age of 27. So by the time I got to the hospital my paliptations had stopped and they just said to take my medicine as prescribed. I looked more information up about my medicine and realized that the withdrawal symptoms of any drug that has benzodiazapines in them is heart palpitations and other. Because I took these for only a week I was addicted and had to take several months to withdrawal off of it slowly so I would not go through the palpitations again. The website with the withdrawal chart was in a manual written by a UK woman doctor. It is on a UK website.I talked with my doctor telling them I wanted off and told them the steps I was taking. They were ok with it and just said that if I had problems to call and they could help. They also suggested getting on something else after I was done withdrawing from this one. To finally get off I actually had to be put on a different anti-anxiety pill because I could not take the week where I had to come off all the way. These drugs are very scary to me, but may be needed by some. If you have palpitations though see if you are on this type of drug first to see if it could be the cause of this issue. Unfortunately I didn't try any herbal remedies because I had not thought of it yet. I love this website and plan on using it for many things."
09/09/2009: Bubble from Chicaco, Illinois replies: "I was on a benzo for over a year because of heart palpitations. The doc said I was stressed. I working in the heat (outside), I wasn't eating, and i dropped like 20 lbs in 2 weeks. But he gave me that dam pill instead. He told me I could take it when ever I wanted as much as i wanted.Well, because my job is very dangerous and you have to be a little more than alert with chicago driving, i decided that I could not take the whole pill untill i got home. 1mg...yup 1mg of clonazepam or colonapoison I and many others like to call it, It took me 4 1/2 months to tapper off of this drug which I had help from my online friends to do this. Docs are NOT educated on the withdrawal of these dangerous drugs and will try and have you off of them in a month which most of the time gaurantees a trip to the e.r. Those 4 1/2 months I felt like I was dying and then after my tapper 5 weeks later post acute withdrawal hit and I thought I lost my mind. Another 4 months of mind numbing torture. Please do not take the benzos or even anti depressants. The ANTIS, have simular problems. Google OR EVEN LOOK IT UP ON YOU TUBE...S.S.R.I. or BENZO WITHDRAWAL."
[YEA] 08/22/2010: Alpha001 from Vancouver, Washington replies: "I apologize if this is a bit long. I would like to share with everyone who has or currently is experiencing (HP) and the alternative process that I undertook. It was December 8, 2008 when I first experienced HP. It felt as though my heart was going to go through my chest. I thought I was having a heart attack, but without the chest pain or numbness of my extremities. Thank God for that. It freaked me out so bad that I had my wife rush me to the ER. At the ER, they hooked me up to an EKG machine, then took X-Ray, and admitted for an overnight observation. In the morning, I underwent a treadmill stress test. All results were normal. So, I was prescribed Atenolol and Fleicanide. I went to ER more than 13 times from the plethora of side effects from these drugs. I experienced very low BP, blurred visions, internal burning and pain in my gut, which then radiated to my lower back and chest, and I was diagnosed with Barret's esophagus, which is a precursor to cancer. I believe the culprit was the Fleicanide. To combat the very low BP, my cardiologist replaced Atenolol with Deltiazim--that cause severe chest burning. It got so bad that I could hardly eat anything and I was burping and belching all day long. I had to be put on Xanax for anxiety and Valium for the pain. So what did I do?
Most of you have indicated that modern medicine doesn't help. I totally agree. In fact, it only makes thing worse with so many side effects and little benefit, IF any, which was my case. I even under went catheter ablation and thankfully, my cardiologist could not chemically induce the palpitation. So he couldn't burn and scare my heart. I understand that this process makes things worse. A friend of mine took me to her Naturopath doctor. He tested my lungs, heart, stomach and liver and wrote me a prescription to have my blood tested. There were 10 tests that he was looking for. I got the results and my regular doctor said everything was normal. I took a copy of that test results and gave it to my Naturopath. He highlighted 5 things that he found abnormal even though my regular doctor had indicated that they were normal. He immediately put me on 2 weeks nutritional program strictly of organic vegetables; no meats, no sugars, no bread of any sorts, and 8 sessions of colonic hydrotherapy to help speed up the detoxification process. Once the two weeks was completed he re-adjusted my nutritional program for another 4 weeks. He also put me on herbal and botanical supplements. I was on Devacor, Neprinol, Charcoal capsules, and a mixture that consisted of 15 different herbs, roots, flowers, etc. , all precisely weighed and mixed. I have also added OMEGA-3 Fish-oil, COQ10, pre and probiotics. I continue to drink ginger tea made from fresh root and in the process of being part-vegan, I have lost 35 pounds. I say part-vegan because I eat fish and turkey. If I do eat chicken, it must be cage free or organic. Throughout my HP ordeal, I have learned so much about alternative health style. Today, I am very healthy. I still get HP, but once in a blue moon, and briefly, as compared to what I experienced in the past. I continue to eat healthy and learn to appreciate vegetables like it was going out of style. Too much to write, but if anyone wants more information , you may contact me at my email address with the title "Heart Palpitation. " Thank you for reading."
08/27/2010: Emerald from Somereset, U.k. replies: "Hi I also suffer these palpitations, no reason found. Medication made it worse. But I have noticed that whenever I am on supplements or medication they return. There must be a link here somewhere. I had not had any for a year, but doc. put me on antibiotic and steroids for a lung infection, said I would feel 100% better in morning. In the morning I was in hospital! With 125 heart rate beat! This knocked me out physically for days, I have no strength after these episodes. But then took supplement next day with plastic type capsules containers. Again palpitations. Needless to say I threw out the anti-biotics and steriods that the doctor said I must take as I was so ill. Guess what after I had recovered my strenth the lung infection went away within 24 hours. So I am now keeeping off medication again and also supplements, they have so many additives, etc. Anyone else care to comment?Thanks."
08/19/2011: I Don't Know What To Do from Unioncity, Nj replies: "Hi im only 16, my palpitations occured about a month ago. Before then I noticed my heart rate went up, but about a month ago I had a really bad attack and had to be rushed to the hospital. My mom said my heart reached 143 beats pr minute. They say it was over stress over a boy but I think its more then that. They ran a cat-scan and they didnt find anything. They said I should just try to relax and not let anything stress me out. Iv tried to relax and its helped some but I have major migrains, idk whats going on or what to do. My family doesnt take it too serious since they think its caused from stress. Could someone give me some advice as to what could be wrong?"
08/19/2011: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco replies: "Heart palps can be scary, can't they? I get them often, too, and they used to really scare me. Since they checked you out pretty well, I wouldn't worry that it is anything serious. The anxiety they cause can make them worse, so try to just let them pass and don't focus too much on them. Do you take magnesium? Sometimes this can help. Have you had your electrolytes checked? It could be that you have a deficiency in that area. At your age, it could be just your hormones as you get migraines."
08/19/2011: Donna from Drexel Hill, Pa replies: "When I was in my 20's I started having strange heart palpitations. I'm now in my 50's and was diagnosed with Superventricular Tackycardia. Don't know what your symptons are, but maybe if you google this it might help you. Good luck and hope you are feeling better real soon."
08/20/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "It could be magnesium and or potassium deficiency. As you get migraines have a look into magnesium. I started getting migraines as a small child and the Dr told my mum that I was putting it on as young children don't get them. Well he was wrong! About 10 years ago I worked out it was lack of magnesium that caused mine. I have not needed a hospital visit for at least 9 yrs nor have I been to the Drs for an injection or prescription for them. I too start to get palpitations (although very mild), a couple of years ago, and yes was under a little extra stress. Since starting to do some alkalizing and taking some potassium and magnesium have not had any more. Maybe you could have a look at EC's page:
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/heart_palpitations.html#MRT_17816You are the person who knows your body best, if you feel it is not stress causing it then keep looking until you find what works for you. We are often told stress causes this and that but maybe it is closer to the truth that it aggravates things or it could be that it causes your body to use up certain nutrients thus leaving you with symptoms from a lack of the same nutrients. All the best in finding your answer and keep searching and asking till you do."
09/08/2011: Malikitheguy from Kc, Mo, Us replies: "Hi, a lil while back I was trying magnesium citrate which I had found in a lemon flavored powder at a gnc store. The first time I used it, it worked great for what I was using it for, the second time I used it that night I had heart palps got real light headed and it became difficult to breath. The symptoms stopped after but I was wondering why? A coworker of mine is a nurse and she had said that magnesium supplements can be hard on your heart if abused? But I had only taken the dosage it said a lil under in fact..."
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OIL PULLING
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[YEA] 09/13/2009: Leah from Nyc, Nyc writes: "I started getting heart palpitations every day for the last month or two. They are very scary. I was told to cough hard to get the heart back in rhythm. That worked for a second or two. I then took Black Strap Molasses (1 teaspoon) and a 1/2 hour later I drank water with 1 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar. That combo usually stops the palpitations for 1/2 a day.
HOWEVER, I started OP (Oil Pulling) every morning on an empty stomach (1 teaspoon of either virgin olive oil or 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil) and since I've started, I've had no palpitations at all! It's amazing!
If you want to try this, please read up on it (on this website) first.
Leah"
EC: More about oil pulling: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html
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ORANGE JUICE
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[YEA] 12/25/2008: Roy from Spokane, WA writes: "I was surprised to learn that yogurt may cause heart palpitations. However I know from my own experience that I would sometimes develop an irregular heart beat after eating this product. Orange juice or an orange can help reduce my heart palpitations along with calcium and magnesium supplements. Other people have also told me that an orange or the juice works for them as well. I've not tried the apple cider vinegar but will do so to see if it may work for me. I've had nuclear stress testing and apparently do not have coronary artery blockage thus far. I have learned through personal experience that high blood pressure meds (once took mycardis) may cause heart palpitations even after a year or more of use."
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POTASSIUM AND MAGNESIUM CITRATE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION
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[YEA] 11/23/2007: June from Ks, Ks writes: "I have read in several different places Ted's recommendations for taking potassium citrate and magnesium citrate for a variety of problems. The latest was a cure/prevention for heart palpitations. I've suffered from heart palpitations (HP) for 10 years. The severity of the palpitations has varied over the years but lately, for some reason, they had become extremely troublesome.
This problem runs on my mother's side of the family and I know my mother and her sister's solution has been to take prescription drugs, regardless of their serious side effects. The Rx approach has never worked for me so I am always looking for alternative remedies. I had used hawthorn to treat my heart issue and avoiding sugar and alcohol are also important. But lately nothing was working. I have taken CoQ10 in the past, but it is very expensive and difficult to take continuously because of the price.
Finally, I came back to earthclinic to do some further research and read where Ted said he had treated a woman with HP using potassium and magnesium citrates to replace electrolytes. I had already searched for these products from my supplement companies I use and could not find them and was wondering how to replace my electrolytes without drinking the sugary sports drinks that claim to replace electrolytes. I found the solution at a local pharmacy this week where I had gone to purchase iodine (another home remedy suggested here). I happened upon a $4 bottle of generic brand pediatric electrolyte solution used for preventing dehydration. The ingredients include: water, dextrose, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate and benzoic acid. It's the closest product I could find to Ted's recipe. I figured I would give it a shot.
The result has been very positive. My HP almost immediately ceased upon taking the first dose. I've only had a few mild palpitations since I began taking the product 3 days ago. Even though I had several (mildly sweet) desserts during the Thanksgiving holiday (and two beers) I did not have the normal reaction of terrible HP that I could have previously expected before taking the electrolyte solution.
I know the best remedy is to avoid sugar and alcohol all together. And while I closely monitor my intake of those items it's not realistic for me to give them up completely. I will always want to enjoy a dessert on occasion and a beer once in a while.
I do hope the electrolyte solution continues to work for me. The taste is not unpleasant and is of citrus. It seems like there is only enough dextrose to make it palatable. There were two bottles to choose from, one was clear and the other was colored orange and contained acesulfame potassium, an artificial sweetener I try to avoid. I chose the clear product.
I hope this information helps someone else. And thanks to Ted for the suggestion on an electrolyte cure for HP!"
11/24/2007: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "To June from Ks (ll/23/07) google MSG, aspartame-read unwanted side effects of both- make a list of names they hide them under & then go to your kitchen and look for them in the ingredients in the foods you are eating. Trying to get rid of them isn;t easy. My niece says it takes her 4 hours longer to grocery shop now that she is looking for them in the ingredients before she buys foods containing them."
11/28/2007: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Thanks for the feedback!I know the best remedy is to avoid sugar and alcohol all together.
Yes, in case the sugar is unavoidable, take plenty of water, such as one full glass. For example if one glass of solution contains 10% sugar, taken an extra glass of water would reduce the sugar concentration by 5%. A sugar level of 2% is generally benign and 5% is tolerable over the short run, but not recommended which is about the same as the concentration of urine sugar in a healthy individual.
Most problems of the heart is the electrolyte imbalance. In one instance when nothing can be found, a simple sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon is helpful too. Sometimes I found a heart palpitation is initiated by a long term low grade fever from cavities in the teeth of all places. In case of a low grade fever and a low level septicemia, frequently an aspirin 250 mg dissolve in 1/2 glass of water, will digest the low grade fever once the aspirin dissolved in water reaches the blood stream.
As a footnote, a famous comedian, Paul Lynde, who was a regular at Hollywood Squares and Bewitched died of a heart attack in 1982. His heart looked like an 80 year old man even though he died at the age of 56. The reason was the alcohol he drinks excessively. Alcohol tends to destroy the liver function and the nutrients in the liver could not supply food for the heart to beat, and this destroys the heart.
To further support heart function, 1 tablespoon of granulated lecithin will help and some weekly dose of vitamin B50 complex and vitamin C sodium ascorbate. It SHOULD BE noted that the most frequent deficiency I seen is the electrolyte, vitamin B50 and vitamin C, all these are water soluble and all these are related to heart problems. It is no wonder why people have heart attack, water soluble nutrients get depleted fairly quickly and we get deficient just as fast.
Drinking alcohol may also increase the free radical iron, and a green tea with no sugar and no milk will bind most of the free metal iron that tends to accumulate in the heart.
Still, electrolyte solution is still the best for most heart palpitation problems. The major electrolytes that is important is sea salt, magnesium, and potassium. The use of citrate is important to alkalize the body and permit healing."
[WORKED TEMPORARILY] 11/01/2009: Will Jones from Batam, Indonesia replies: "After getting horibly short of breath and sometimes even distressed after a sudden bout of heavy exersise (e.g. climbing a few flights of stairs), an ECG reported that I have AF (Atrial Fillibration). I am a 59 year old male who eats of high plant low meat diet but drinks too much coffee and beer.
The local Indonesian doctor who found the AF issue, suggested a typical Big Pharma regimen of nasty drugs. I recalled a friend who said he had dealt with bad heart palpitations using Mg (Magnesium) plus other minerals and vitamin supplements.
Before coming here to EC, I researched the topic and found that in emergency rooms, Mg is often introduced intraveneously to control bad cases of AF.
While visiting Australia last week, I bought some large bottles of Mg Ca K supplements and made up mixture of Epsom Salts (Magnesium Suphate) and water in a nasal spray bottle, which I spray into my lungs.
All this has helped. but it seems that if I let the amount of daily supplemented Mg drop too much, I too easily go into AF after heavy exercise. In other words, I have yet to find the right daily dose."
11/03/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Generally speaking Calcium is antagonistic to magnesium. So taking a supplements of calcium is generally counter productive. The other problem is there is a supplement that sells magnesium, but the ingredients are useless, which consists of magnesium oxide, magnesium carbonate and magnesium stearate. Firstly magnesium oxide is poorly soluble in water, magnesium is weakly soluble, while magnesium stearate is more like a wax which prevents the tablets from being easily dissolved. I would also not use calcium since it encourages blood clots in presence of high magnesium and worsens the heart as it is, besides calcium being antagonistic to magnesium. I therefore would likely use two forms of magnesium, magnesium chloride, or magnesium citrate. Some other marketing companies sells magnesium aspartate. That's counterproductive as it is an excitotoxins. When taking the supplements, it's also taken along with magnesium citrate (500 mg), may also include CoQ10, iodine, potassium citrate, and sodium bicarbonate. Electrolyte imbalance has to consider not just magnesium, but potassium and sodium bicarbonate. That being, vitamin B50, is important and it's effect is noticeably improved, at least in one case who was about to go into a heat attack, stopped within 15-20 minutes after taking the vitamin B complex, in form of B50, which are mostly 50 mg of each of the B vitamin, with exception of folic, B12, and biotin, which are often in microgram doses. I believe two most important onces for this condition is the magnesium and the vitamin B complex. A third runner up is the CoQ10, and followed by a natural Vitamin E 200 i.u.I have a few cases who actually benefited from aspirin 500 mg, dissolved in a cup of water (taken only when there IS a problem) and iodine (lugol's supplement) taken at 2-4 drops plus 1000 mg of vitamin C taken at the same time, preferably in the form of sodium ascorbate. It tends to be warming the heart area when an iodine is taken, assuming that there is subclinical iodine deficienc of course. The iodine of 2-4 drops is taken in the form of lugols's solution, in a cup of warm water, along with the vitamin C. Whether a vitamin C 1000 mg or 500 mg, depend on individual needs, for me iodine seems to work better if 1000 mg of vitamin Ci is taken so that possible side effect of a mild headache does not occur, whenever an iodine is taken. However, if iodine lugol's solution is mixed in one liter of water, the problem of mild headaches doesn't occur as it is diluted one liter, and taken over the course of a day. Still the vitamin C 1000 is needed, but individual preference may prefer 500 or 1000 depending on the size and weight of the individual."
12/28/2010: Neal from Wilmington, Nc Usa replies: "This worked for me, One gm taurine and one gm of lysine three times day. Sounds too simple. Neal Turner"
12/29/2010: Neal from Wilmington, Nc Usa replies: "Oops, I meant to say one gram of argenine instead of lysine. Neal"
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[WARNING!] 07/10/2007: Pat from Burlington, Vermont writes: "Although many of you believe you have been cured of angina by taking garlic and flaxseed, I am afraid that is is not true and you are in a dangerous situation. These supplements are very useful and strong if used correctly...as prevention. However, they cannot unclog arteries. Please be good to yourself and reasonable. Use all available treatments and advice together! There are plenty of wonderful cardiologists who have a holistic approach."
Replies09/29/2008: Alex from Aventura, FL replies: "ever thought of uncloging your tubes with oral chelation, hydrogen peroxide food grade etc.."
05/05/2009: Vijay from Sunnyvale, CA replies: "I have seen the best way to remove the clogging is to take cayenne pepper. Please take a t-spoon of cayenne pepper & dissolve it in hot water & sip it slowly. This will be a good remedy before the paramedics arrive. I have heard, read & seen many benefits cayenne pepper has on the body.
It removes stickiness in the arterial walls, removes clogs to some extent etc. Please do consult a doctor as these are remedied to prevent severe strokes & some measures to be taken before the doctor arrives."
05/05/2009: Karen from Newport, Oregon, USA. replies: "Vijay, must tell you that my mom at 85 yrs had a stroke & was "gone" by the time I got her out of the bathroom & into the bed. Had to really hurry & find cayenne powder which I mixed with a few drips of water then swabbed her tongue & mouth heavily inside with it. Next, Ran into the pantry, found my habinaro oil & proceeded to swab her tongue & inside of her mouth with it also.( it was much more hot!)The doseage was approx. a tsp of cayenne powder & enough water to make a quick paste. for the habinaro oil I put about a 1/4 tsp all around in her mouth. Then, her eyes opened! She was back- no brain damage observed then or now. She didn't feel the heat of the hot oils or remember them at all. It works & it's immediate."
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11/13/2011: Andria from Bradenton, Florida writes: "I am 26 and I have been having palpatations for about 9 months now I have been to the er I have been to my doc which has ordered echo cardiogram a 2d I have had blood work and a ekg they say might heart looks fine. I quit smoking cigs its been 2 months now I have quit drinking coffee and I was stress free for over a month but there has been no relief from these heart palps. Any advice I am a young breastfeeding mom."
Replies11/13/2011: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Hi Andria from Florida - I have found taking magnesium (I use "Calm" from the health food store which is easily absorbed as magnesium citrate) every night has helped me with heart palpitations. And magnesium is something incredibly important for your health and that of your little one. North Americans seem to be deficient in that very important mineral.Also, there is a page here on Earth Clinic which may have some info for you. Just click the link:
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/heart_palpitations.html
Congratulations on being a new mom - and also for quitting the ciggies! Best of luck, Bess"
11/13/2011: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand replies: "Just having a baby has probably depleted your essential minerals, especialy magnesium and potasium. They say "a baby costs a tooth".. Eating bananas usually fixes the problem but it might be prudent to get a good multivitamin."
12/01/2011: Jerry from Seal Beach, Ca replies: "Andria, check out my Hawthorn Motherwort entry under Heart Palpitations and my Motherwort Hawthorn entry under Tachycardia, and see if they can help. Hawthorn is wonderful for the heart but it takes a while to kick in. With motherwort, it makes a lightning fast remedy for my kind of heart palpitations."
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09/15/2011: Mrjansanman from Summerfield, Florida writes: "I'm a 53 y/o man, I'm a vegan and eat lots of raw fruit and veggies. I started running regularly again about 7 months ago and as my resting heart rate comes down I notice the palpitations becoming more frequent. I have no chest pain or shortness of breath, my bp is about 120/82. It's just a little annoying when I'm just sitting and relaxing. I remember the same thing happening when I was about 36 y/o when I was running a lot. Anyone have any ideas?"
Replies09/15/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Magnesium deficiency is definitely a suspect, you could try rubbing magnesium oil on your skin (chest, abdomen, calves & arms) especially before going for a run. Potassium can be a cause. As both of these are part of your electrolyte balance they can be suspected when the palpitations are happening due to exercise.B-12, B-6 & Folate deficiency can also cause it. Whilst Folic acid deficiency can be a cause chances are that being vegan you are getting lots of folic acid and excess folic acid can mask a B-12 deficiency."
09/15/2011: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand replies: "Take a multi vitamin.. Or eat a banana a day.. Its low potassium or magnesium.. It will slowly clear up if you do this. Over 21 years of age you have to replace all the water soluble vitamins and minerals daily. Or drop your sodium intake as to much lowers the potassium. My arrythmia has totally gone due to the Multi vit but before that a banana would do the trick."
09/16/2011: T from Houston, Usa replies: "On the recommendation of my naturopath, I cut out all sugars, sweets, and fruits from my diet. Apparently the excess usgar was causing the pancreas to overwork and this was caushing heart palpitations (in my case). After a few weeks of no sugars, I gradually added a fruit a day and now I am palpitation free.Please try this, it might help you too."
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11/22/2010: Anne from Chicago, Il writes: "I've been taking 25 mg of a beta blocker for about a year now, since having irregular heart beats. Are there any natural alternatives to beta blockers? Does anyone know what kind of long term effects I could be causing myself taking the beta blockers? I seem to be having issues losing weight, and wondered if they could be affecting my body. Thanks! "
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04/09/2010: Stever882 from Lisle, Il, Usa writes: "Heart pvcs, palpations and tachycardia
Hello, i am a 27 year old male, since 10 i have experienced many heart palpations or pvcs aka skiped beats. i get them frequently some everyday all day and then i wont feel them for weeks, i seen cardiologist since i was 17 and they tell me my heart is fine, i am confused because sometimes they are very scary, but over the years i have learned to deal with them. since i was 22 i cleaned up my diet and beacme very active i ate all fruits ,veggies and grains and had tons of energy and my palpations seem to go away. but now am 27 and the past three years have been hell i get palpations all the time and most recent on 1/6/2010 i woke up in the middle of the night with a pulse of 160 i freaked out cause it wouldnt come down so i went to the ER and they gave me a xanax and sent me home becouse everything was ok. i also remember a year before 4/4/2009 i went to the ER for constant heart palpations for about an hour again they gave me a xanex and set me home. now just last week i was working out for about 20 mins intensly and after i was at rest for 10 mins my heart rate shot up to 160 and i took my self back to the ER to only find out that everthing was ok. now my doctor has now put me on 60 mg of a beta blocker for anxiety. my doctor says i have anxirty which causes my problems, the docs tell me my heart is fine and had passed all the required tests. on the other hand i feel like crap everyday have low energy and its hard for me to workout. i used to run everyday and lift weights 3 to 4 times a week. i was on a mission to loose some body fat and tried low carb diets but failed at it, i also think that over training has caused me to go to the ER for these bad episodes of the tachacardia.
does any one have any suggestions on helping anxiety and trying to help the pvcs or palpations. they really ruin my life sometimes. i wish they would go away. the tachacardi is a new symptom that started within the past year. i need some help. thanks"
Replies04/11/2010: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa replies: "Hi Stever882,I'm sorry to hear about your distress. Have you maintained a healthy diet? You didn't say that you continued with that lifestyle that you started at 22. If not, returning to it would be beneficial. Also, make sure you are not taking any caffeine products-sodas, coffee, "energy" drinks, etc. I have had friends that actually thought they were having a heart attack and going to the emergency, found out it was from coffee! Some bodies have zero tolerance for caffeine. I know for myself, sugar can actually do this to me which includes fresh fruit. As soon as I eat anything like that, my heart races, I break out in a sweat and I feel a bit shaky so, I just avoid sugar. Read about the body ecology diet as you may also just be completely out of balance- the body is a complex thing. You can google that and find an extremely comprehensive site to study.
Also, you sound as if you are riddled with anxiety in your personality type. Have you ever tried any meditation? If not, you should consider it. There are many resources to learn about this and with the internet it's all at our fingertips. Explore that avenue because it definitely helps everyone to get a handle on that issue. Go easy too. Just start with 3 minutes. Believe it or not, that's huge if you've never meditated. I teach kids how to do it and tell them to just breathe and focus on their breath. Then you begin to observe. What you will see is how crazy "the mind" is. It has a life of its own if it is not directed. Watch your thoughts as if they're clouds drifting by and notice them and how they take on a life of their own. They can become utterly ridiculous and soon you will be able to actually laugh at them! You can then see where anxiety stems from because you begin to see how your thoughts govern you. That's when you can begin to take back your life.
I hope this helps. I wish you the best.
Lisa"
04/11/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines replies: "Hi Stever882...I also had regular episodes of racing heart, and the cure for me was Magnesium. The best supplement forms to take are -- Mag Chloride, Mag Citrate or Mag Gluconate. Or you could take Magnesium transdermally through the skin by putting 2-3 cups of Epsom salts or Mag Chloride crystals into your hot bath and stay in for 1/2 hour to allow your body to absorb the Magnesium. Do this 2-3 times a week. This is the quickest way to up your Magnesium levels. See this link:
Transdermal Magnesium Therapy
Magnesium is the regulator of the Sodium/potassium/calcium electrolytes in your cells. If you are deficient in magnesium then there is no regulation, potassium leaks out of your cell and is quickly replaced by Calcium. If this occurs in your heart muscle, racing heart can result.Another symptom of low magnesium and excess calcium in your cells is low energy -- because it takes about 60% of a cell's energy to pump the calcium back out of the cell again.
I also note that you live in a part of the US which has one of the lowest soil iodine levels in the world. See this link:
Iodine Deficiency by Robert Sarver
Lack of iodine in your diet could also cause hypothyroidism as well as anxiety. Perhaps you should also consider supplementing with Iodoral tablets or Lugol's Iodine for your problem. You can even use Iodine foot-painting to supplement iodine because iodine is so easily absorbed thru the skin -- you can use Lugol's iodine or iodine tincture or even Povidone iodine for this(I use this method). See this link:
Iodine Foot Painting"
04/11/2010: Candy from Fort Madison, Ia replies: "get yourself some of the transdermal magnesium that other people have posted on here. works wonderful for heart palpitations and anxiety. also someone posted about blackstrap molasses helping for it.i am doing both and I rarely have those anymore. And like you, they scared me. So I am quite thankful to have found relief from natural sources."
04/12/2010: Jane from Arkansas, Usa replies: "Iam really sorry to hear you are going through a tough time with those symptoms. Been there and done that! What helped me the most was magnesium oil ( read up on magnesium and the heart and magnesium and anxiety) Ichose the oil( you spray it on your skin) because it was gentle on my stomache unlike some magnesium supplements which can cause the runs. I noticed improvment immediately. I think the key for me was also balancing my blood sugar so take a look at your diet..there should be no caffine in it sugar etc. this just spikes the blod sugar making symptoms that you describe worse. Believe it or not but fats like butter and oil mixed with carbs and protein during each meal do a world of difference. Good luck"
04/12/2010: Gary from Wauchopw, Nsw Australia replies: "Hi Stever882,Have look at Hawthorn Tea I have tachycardia and Have had a lot of success with Hawthorn I put 2 heaped tsp of crushed berries (crush them with a mortar and pestel) in a mug or cup half fill with boiling water (distilled is better) leave for 15 minutes, strain and drink. There is a company in the US that sells the Hawthorn Juice but I have never tried it.
They say they are having a lot of success with it look it up on the net through google.
Kind regards Gary"
08/04/2010: C from Pd, Fl replies: "This is for Stever882,
I have been having heart palps and rapid heartbeats for three years, been on beta blockers for three years, they get worse and worse. I have had all the heart test they always come back great, except when my heart beats last month went up to 305 per minute and would not come down, they then decided it was PSVT and decided I needed an EPS with cather ablation. The heart doc atempted to do this and when he was in my heart he said the electrical impulses were coming from the back side of my heart in a concealed bypass tract. He said I would have to go to a bigger hospital UAB in Birmingham Alabama, but first he was going to put me on some other meds. He put me on digixon and tambacor, these two drugs alone almost killed me. I am now back on a beta blocker, and having anxiety and panic attacks as well. I take beta blockers, xanax and thyroid medicine. However, the thyroid meds make my heart race especially synthroid and levoxyl. I can take a small dose of 7. 5mg of Armour Thyroid with a beta blocker to keep my heart from racing. I have not found the perfect cure yet. I am going to read all the newest suggestions and see if any on them work. You can check out cather ablation and ask your doc about it. You can watch the youtubes about it. But if your doc decides to have it done, make sure you go to a hospital that can do the back side of your heart as well, so you won't be wasting money and time."
08/05/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines replies: "Hi C... The problems you mention could be caused particularly by incorrect dosages of Thyroid plus iodine, or by excess Calcium and low magnesium or low potassium or low sodium electrolyte levels or from side-effects from Xanax or a combination of all these. Check the side-effects of the meds you're taking at this link at Drugs.com.
Also check that you are not taking flourinated drugs.
I would also get a hair analysis done(fairly cheap) to check your electrolyte levels and to check whether you have a problem with heavy metals or with halogens such as chlorine, fluorine or bromine."
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10/03/2009: Dee from Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa writes: "Hi,
I am a 19 year old male and I have been having very weird heart palpitations and irregular heart beats. I sometimes stay up at night and can't sleep due to the fact that I am very stressed about whether I'll actually wake up the next morning or not (I know that sounds funny but it's really starting to become a problem). i also get regular pains in my arm/shoulder and chest, and I also get regular small headaches.(and I think the stress of this matter is making me physically sick in other ways as well eg: colds, flu, pains, nausea, etc) I have been to the doctor and they said if it happens again then i have to go to the emergency room. as expected it happened that night again, so I went to the hospital, they put me on some kind of machine that checks my heart rate and blood pressure etc. unfortunately I got there too late and my heart was fine again. They just said that my blood pressure it very high but other than that, they don't see a problem... Now I'm too scared to go to the hospital if it happens again because I am scared I am going to make a fool of myself again, and other than that my mom is paying the medical aid so I feel bad that she has to keep paying for something that the doctors think I don't have. I know my body and I know when something is wrong. But what can I say when professionals (apparently)say otherwise?
I am going to the shops today to get some ACV, but I just wanted to ask for some advice regarding how much can I take and how often, taking into consideration my age... I do NOT eat sweets and I have basically completely stopped drinking caffeine and having sugar in almost any form... I am looking for something that will not only take away the feeling but permanently stop the problems if possible.
If you have any advice that could be helpful (other remedies-what and how much?), please tell me. I am getting sick of having to check my heart beat every 10 minutes everywhere I go. I am a firm believer in natural remedies. and believe it is the only way to go... unless the problem is something that involves heavy surgery of course.
Thank YOU very very much for your time and concern
Earth clinic is an amazing website. (I even got a family member checking out a few problems of their own like eczema and many other things, as they too never go to the doctor or drink pills, and so far the problems have just been getting better and better)
hope to hear some feedback asap...
A wonderful day to all!!!
Kind Regards
Dee"
10/03/2009: Margaret from Chicago, Il replies: "Response to Dee regardin heart palpitations.Dee, I am 57 year old female but was having heart palpitations a couple of months ago, so understand what you are feeling. Do you exercise a lot? I believe that mine were caused by running down my electrolytes by exercising too much in the heat, also I could have had lactic acid buildup in the heart. I found this website and the ACV and Blackstrap Molasses helped a lot. I also learned about oil pulling here from someone else who had heart palps and oil pulling stopped them. (Info on oil pulling is in the remedies tab on this site.) I did see a cardiologist who put me on Toprol, and who doesn't believe the exercise caused it. But I know it couldn't be a coincidence that when I started exercising too much, it started happening. I had also started eating yogurt again, and yogurt can cause palps because of its lactic acid. So I think it was a perfect storm for me. I'm not an expert, but I've been taking a teaspoon of ACV every morning with a dash of baking soda, doing the oil pulling in the morning, drink 1 TBS of blackstrap molasses in hot water throughout the day at work, make sure I drink water, and cut out yogurt. I also had a sleep test (told my cardiologist I thought I had sleep apnea), and I use a CPAP now. It comforted me to have gone to a cardiologist to determine that my heart was strong, but I had to find on this site what I believe caused it. Now when I hike, I put blackstrap molasses in my water and stay hydrated. Hope this helps."
10/11/2009: Bunny from Santa Ana, Ca replies: "Go get a thorough physical, NOW. At your age that collection of symptoms is very worrysome, especially the high blood pressure. Possibilities: magnesium deficiency, amemia or hyperthyroidism. A quickey test for thyroid is basal temperature. People with hyperthyroidism run hot. A Google search can give you details on that. Could also be an adrenal problem, or a problem with the blood flow to your kidneys. Get full endocrine tests-saliva tests are great if you can get them online. If not, settle for the blood tests the doctor offers. Ask for a ferritin test-in case of too much iron (not all that common, but not all that uncommon either). Push for answers-why is (whatever they find) happening. Get details. Don't let them just toss you a prescription and shove you out the door. Do not delay. I hope this helps."
10/11/2009: Mia from Ct, Usa replies: "This is in response to Dee from South Africa.
Dee, I have had exactly the same symptoms that you speak about, heart palpitations and the weird feeling going to bed at night that I won't wake up in the morning. I know exactly what you are going through! Be careful if you take apple cider vinegar because if you have a blood sugar issue it may make your symptoms worse. My issues are caused by something I eat, that I know. Anything with a large amount of corn syrup, like soda, will cause me to get dizzy and light-headed about an hour after I drink it. The symptoms last more than 24 hours. Something else causes erratic heartbeats and the weird obsessive feelings about not waking up in the morning, which I have yet to discover. I read somewhere on this site that someone who had a reaction to bread felt better after eating protein, so I started to do that too when I feel the symptoms and feel much better, but usually the next day.I suggest you start keeping a food diary and jot down everything that you eat. Be very careful with any foods that have food preservatives, artificial sweeteners or msg. I think you may in time discover what it is that is causing the erratic heartbeat. Oh, magnesium oil around the heart may help you as well.
Let us know how you are feeling."
08/07/2010: Potsmom from Charlotte, Usa replies: "This is in response to Dee from S. Africa and many others who suffer from a racing heart. ~ My daughter has been diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycarida. It is a rare, yet unknown illness that affects mostly teenagers. ~ Please look into this, and go to a good Cardiologist or neurologist who knows about this. Most family physicians are not aware of this illness because it has just been diagnosed in the last 10 years. Many people who suffer from this never get the treatment or respect that they deserve and its passed as an 'Anxiety' problem. ~ Symptoms: Racing heart, dizziness, headaches, feeling like you are about to pass or/or do pass out, nausea, tremors and sometimes pupil dilation. ~ Have your doctor to check your blood pressure & heart rate by lying down. Then have him take it while standing. If your heart rate increases up to 30bmp while standing and your BP drops this is a sure sign of POTS. ~ To be completely sure, there is a 'Tilt table' test that is more accurate. ~ Wishing you all the best!"
11/18/2010: Potsmom Too from Chicago, Il replies: "P. O. T. S. - My son was just diagnosed with Postural Orthotic Tachycardia Syndrome and has similiar symptoms - racing heart, headaches, dizziness.... Before you start taking medications, please see a cardiologist! "
02/10/2012: Healthnut from Mission Viejo, Ca replies: "For those of you with "POTS" diagnosis', my sister had been diagnosed with POTS and had suffered for years. She found out just yesterday that her real diagnosis is pernicious anemia due to a low B12 level, even though her lab results showed in the lower ranges of normal. Her new doctor did a homocysteine level or MMA and intrinsic factor blocking AB (antibodies) and found them to be abnormal. I hope this helps someone!"
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10/03/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa writes: "You might want to get some Magnesium into your system right away. I don't know what is available to you there in South Africa, but look for Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) and if you can find it, put 2 or 3 large cupfull of it into a tub full of hot water and soak your entire body for at least 20 minutes. Look for other forms of Magnesium to take as a dietary supplement as well, but stay away from Magnesium Oxide because it is not well absorbed and is a total waste of money."
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[QUESTION] 06/23/2009: LEIGH from ATLANTA, GA writes: "HI TED, I AM A SEVERE SUFFER OF HEART PALPATIONS FOR OVER 30 YRS. I HAVE GONE INTO SVT AND HAD A CARDIAC ABLATION WHICH HAS NOT HELPED. I AM CONFUSED BECAUSE IN YOUR FIRST SENTENCE YOU SAY ACV AND BAKING SODA CAN HARM YOUR HEART AND THEN LATER YOU SAY IT IS GOOD FOR YOU, MABY I JUST DIDN'T UNDERSTAND. CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME A GOOD FORMULA WITH EVERY THING I NEED IN ONE SENTENCE. YOU SOUND LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT, I JUST HAVE TO HAVE IT VERY SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND. I SURE HOPE YOU ARE STILL THERE BECAUSE I HAVE A BAD CASE AND IT HAS CAUSED ME MANY HOSPITAL VISITS AND TEST AND RUINED MY LIFE FOR YEARS. YOU MAY EMAIL ME AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS I LISTED AND ANYONE THAT KNOWS FOR A FACT WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. MAY ALSO DO THE SAME OR JUST POST HERE AS I WILL E WATCHING. ANY OTHER EMAILS UNRELATED TO THIS POST WILL BE REPORTED AS SPAM."
Replies[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 06/25/2009: LEIGH from ATLANTA, GA replies: "THANKS TO JOYCE, WHO RECOMMENDED MAGNESIUM AND CEYENNE PEPPER FOR HEART PALPS. I DID TRY THIS FOR A COUPLE OF DAY'S AND HAD A COUPLE OF BETTER DAYS, NOT HEALED, BUT BETTER DAYS. I TOOK CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM WITH VITAMIN D AND A POTASSIUM SUPPPLEMENT AND IT WAS A LOT BETTER FOR APPRX HALF A DAY AND THEN I REPEADED THIS AGAIN, THEN AGAIN AT NIGHT. I ALSO ADDED A 1/2 tsp CEYENNE PEPPER TO TO MY LUNCH AND DINNER. I AM STILL RESEARCHIING AND WILL POST AN OTHER KINDS OF THINGS THAT HELP. I LOVE THIS LINK AND TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE REALLY WANTING TO HELP YOU AND CARE IF YOU GET BETTER OR NOT."
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10/22/2010: Pam from Marlborough, Ct, Usa writes: "Two weeks ago I started taking a regular multivitamin, vit B6 100mg, B3 250 timed released vit. , and turmeric caps. 400mg plus boron 3mg. Once a day. The last two nights I have awakened around 4am with a rapid heartbeat that lasts about 3 hours, I think I am taking too much, any help would be appreciated, I am not taking anything today, or until someone gets back to me. Thanks Pam"
Replies10/25/2010: Tom from Regina, Sk replies: "Pam:
It seems you are "topping out" on the Vitamin B3 (niacin) and experiencing one of the harmless side-effects of it, either due to that 250mg being just too high for you and your body size, or having a digestive system that forces fast breakdown and release of the vitamin in far less than the nominal 24 hours! People have wide variance in almost everything, so you might be metabolizing that 250mg in those 3 hours of rapid heartbeat.
This page mentions the rapid heartbeat side effect of niacin:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/niacin-flush.html
The effect of niacin doses is different for every person and so is the symptom of niacin flush. Thus, some people may show severe symptoms of niacin flush, while some may not. Read more on niacin overdose. Niacin is not a drug, but a useful vitamin. Niacin flush benefits the circulatory system and hence, one should not worry about this symptom. Though niacin flush can be irritating, one can take proper measures to avoid this discomfort and enjoy the health benefits of niacin. So, if you are taking niacin medications for cholesterol or lipid treatment, and are experiencing niacin flush; then do not stop taking niacin. Instead, consult your physician and get the proper amount of niacin dose and learn the methods to avoid the niacin flush. So, either go to a much lower dose B3, perhaps 50mg or 100 mg NOT time release and see what happens, or don't throw out the time release, but just use a knife or pill-cutter to take 1/4 or 1/2 a 250mg pill at a time, especially before nighttime. Then once your symptoms are gone with a lower B3 dose, just reintroduce the other supplements one at a time over many days. There is a small outside possibility that the multivitamin you also take has one of those thick RED food color coatings, which you may have a sensitivity to. That red, if it is, despite FDA approval generations ago, is notorious for causing reactions. It will be derived from either coal-tar aniline, or an African beetle! Check the box or bottle label.
http://www.panicattack.net/treat.htm
FDA approved food coloring are to be avoided as much as possible. Practically all food coloring are derived from Coal Tar (Aniline Dyes) and can cause learning difficulties, anxiety, restlessness, and most are potential carcinogens. Children with ADD should not have food or sweets or drinks containing Red, Blues, Green, Yellow dyes.
http://younglivingcircleblog.com/category/nutrition-diet/page/3/
A red coloring frequently used in yogurt, candy, fruit drinks, and other sweets, labeled as "carmine" is made from the dried, dead ground-up husks of female red beetles to make a paste. The beetles are usually raised in the Canary Islands and shipped to the USA and other countries to use as a coloring in processed foods to give them a rosy-strawberry coloring."
10/26/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "One question about the use of niacin. I have never used it so far but in a book I am reading the author advises the use of niacinamide instead of niacin. Do you know anything about it?"
10/26/2010: Pam from Marlborough, Ct, Usa replies: "Thanks Tom, I have started taking the vitamin supplement again, and the vitamin B3 timed released yesterday and today. Haven't had any bad rapid heart problems like before, but last night I noticed a slight increase in the night. The supplement has a yellow coating, but also since I have been having trouble with my hands, I started taking a 8hr timed release acetaminophen pill mostly at night so if my hands bother me I don't have to keep getting up and these pills do have a red coating, which all I can find is FD&C red food color. If I notice that I am starting to get that rapid heartbeat again, I will definitly cut down again. But I feel that the B vitamins have really helped my hands, even though they are not better yet, but I can start seeing knuckles again. I will also stay away from the coloring if you think that could be it. Also I usually take the vitamins in the morning after eating something, is it better to take them at night after dinner. Thanks again Pam"
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[YEA] 10/19/2009: One Guy from New York City, NY writes: "For Palps
This is a great site and I tried many of your suggestions. I started to get Palps after some stents were put in and I understand that often happens. Perhaps it was from a temporary med like Toprol, as some suggest..... However, here is what I recently added that seems to have worked... Palps seem gone 98% and that is with having a martini every other night.......
Magnesium Aspartate by Solaray - 400 mg one a day; Vitamin Shoppe Ubiquinol CoQ10 100 mg one a day; 3 Tablespoons of Lemon Juice in a glass of water ( Minute Maid 7.5 oz Frozen from concentrate - find it where the frozen veges are ) with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, every morning; and Pediatric Electrolyte (must be kept in the fridge after opened, so drink slowly, not to shock the heart to create a palp) unflavored from Walgreens 2-3- oz plain, every evening before going to sleep.
That's it so far, but this, for once, these seem to have worked. As we know, it might be temporary, or even a coincidence but I hope others will say if it works for them.
Good health!"
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TECHNIQUES TO RESET THE HEART RHYTHM
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[YEA] 02/09/2010: Zeliset from Ramsey, Nj writes: "i have tried several remedies for heart palpitations where my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest at 2 or 3 times the normal rate (like 170 beats/min)which has happened several times in my life.
the 1st time it happened, i was at rest in a coffee shop, and i just had coffee ice cream. my heart just started beating so fast and so strong, my body shook with each beat. this was the first time it happened to me, and i didn't understand what was going on, and i just let it take it's course and somehow it stopped.
the 2nd time was years later. i had gone running in the morning, had a cup of coffee (on an empty stomach) and then ran up the stairs and my heart went crazy again. i went and lay down on the couch right away and it stopped.
the 3rd time was again another several years later, i was just sitting in my house, tired after a long hard day spent in the sun, and my heart started racing again. no caffeine involved really, although i am sure i had caffine that day. i immediately went to lay down, but this time that didn't work. it was going strong, at almost 170 beats/min and this time for a full hour, and so i went to the ER.
at the ER, the connected me to the heart monitor, which was no fun by the way, everyone got to see me without a bra! they basically had to inject something in me intravenously that basically flat-lined me to reset my heart for a second and then all was back to normal. i went to see a cardiologist after that and he said, everything was normal. he said, the nerves in my heart have a path and sometimes, the signals along the path get directed wrong, like in a circular pattern, and it makes the heart beat extremely rapidly. he said since it's only happened to me a few times over the course of 10 years, i should just keep an eye on it and live a normal life. he told me a trick though... the ER also told me the same... when you're heart is racing like that, stick your head in a bucket of cold water (not a very appealing thing to do). another remedy... take a deep breath and pinch your nose shut, keep your mouth closed tight and act as if you're trying to breath out and like you're trying to push out poop at the same time. this creates a kind of pressure in your heart/lung area and can reset your heart as well. i've done it once when it happened again, the breathing trick, not the bucket of ice trick and it worked. but i did this like as soon as i felt my heart start to skip into the rapid beating. i think if i were to wait a few more seconds it wouldn't have worked.
the last time i remember having a rapid heart rate attack was while i was driving. my heart started racing away again, seemingly out of nowhere. it was early in the morning and i was on my way to do a project and i was a little nervous about it. so what am i to do? i'm driving on a highway, so i pulled over the nearest exit and parked at a restaurant. i reclined my seat all the way back and lifted my legs way above my neck, as if i were doing a yoga position where you lie down and lift your legs above your head and let them rest behind your head on the floor. once i did that, my heart rate went back to normal.
i don't know what all this really is about, and since my doctor said my heart was normal, it seems that stress, lack of sleep, overworking your body, etc, has caused me to experience this, as well as drinking caffine in certain situations.
i also have tried prayer and meditations to relax me and it has helped as well. one interesting thing to note is that my grandmother had the same symptoms, so it could be genetic. but she was in a foreign country and had limited access to medical care and unfortunately she died of heart failure in her early 40s. she had been sick for a very long time, and i am very healthy, aside from the few rapid heart rate attacks i've had. so i hope this helps some of you. it's comforting to know though i'm not the only one out there with this problem."
RepliesEC: Fantastic info, thank you!
02/10/2010: Donna from Drexel Hill, Pa replies: "I have experienced very similar heart palpatations over the last 25 years. Once I was taken to the hospital and I too had my heart stopped with some injection to reset it. I was diagnosed with Super ventricular tacky cardia. I was told it has to do with the electric currents around the heart. I'm still not sure why it happens, because the doctors say otherwise might heart is strong. Doctors wanted to do some kind of surgical procedure, which I said no to. They also said I could take a beta blocker the rest of my life, which I don't do. I do find that when I feel an episode beginning, I just start to cough and it seems to throw my heart back into proper beating."
02/10/2010: Katie from Edison, Nj replies: "Look into Tai Chi...During one of my classes, my heart starting racing. The instructor told me to concentrate on my big toe.. a little strange but it worked. The extra energy was brought down away from the heart and it regulated itself..I'm not an expert in this, but Tai chi is very calming."
02/11/2010: Candy from Fort Madison, Ia replies: "i had the same problem and discovered magnesium really helps. I hardly ever have it happen since i started using the transdermal magnesium."
07/28/2010: Fred from Mexico replies: "I just wanted to share, that sometimes Heart Palpitations are not related to a problem with the heart at all. Many times it's because a Nerve in your back is being pressed, and this will be corrected by a good Chiropractor. Amazing but true. I hope this helps."
09/14/2011: James from Ny replies: "May want to look into a Brugada Syndorme. It's when your heart races so fast you pass out and....This syndrome affects your heart beat very randomly. Never know when it's going to attack you. Ask your cardiologist about it."
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VITAMINS B1, B6 and B12
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[YEA] 06/26/2007: James from Seattle, Washington writes: "Lugol's iodine caused my heart to palpitate (and not in a good way; the bad way). So I thought no more Lugol's. I felt bad because I read the health benefits on this site and others and I could not take even one drop. Then while researching fatty acid metabolism I found that you use a lot of vitamin B-1, B-6 and B-12. All the of these B's have heart palpitations as a sign of their deficiencies. So I took all three. Now I can take Lugol's. Yeah!
Also selenium and zinc deficiencies can cause heart palpitations. So if you can't take iodine because of the heart quivers you might have a deficiency you need to correct first."
Replies[NAY] 04/21/2011: Kristy from Lansing, Michigan Usa replies: "I would like to add that I am completely unimpressed with kelp supplements. After talking with the nurse from my doctor's office about a week and a half ago, I found that I will begin treatment for an underactive thyroid at my follow up appointment at the end of the month.After trying to educate myself about hypothyroidism, I decided that I'd help things along and get some iodine supplements. Not impressed with the fact that iodine can worsen thyroid problems, I bought a low dose supplement and decided I'd only take it twice a week.
Tonight was the third time, following a supper with more salt that I usually have in three days. Apparently the combination was too much and I experienced the palpitations James, from Seattle, mentioned. And they lasted for several hours. Definitely NOT the good kind.
B vitamins or not, I don't think I'll be taking anymore kelp. The experience scared me so much that my blood pressure shot way up and I'm still trying to relax enough to get it back down to it's normal 'slightly high' range.
Believe the warnings, people. Check with your doctor before trying kelp. Even the manager of the health food store suggested I talk with mine before trying it, but I sometimes think I know more than anyone else.
Believe me, you don't want to experience this. In between considering a trip to the emergency room, I really worried about the possibility of dying. That's how scary it was. Check with your doctor first... or you might have an 'exciting' night, too."
04/22/2011: Bill from San Fernando, San Fernando, Philippines replies: "Hi Kristy... I am confused as to why you suggest that iodine would cause racing heart and high blood pressure. You posted that you had these symptoms directly after eating a high salt meal. Was this salt refined salt? Because if it was, and it doesn't matter if it was iodized salt, then that would be enough to give racing heart as well as high blood on its own. The worst diet combination for racing heart and high blood is refined salt and glucose. Just check the reasons for high blood pressure and racing heart on EC.Your reaction might also have been due to the fact that iodine was removing fluorine/bromine from your body. This can give some strange detox reactions.
When I had tachycardia(racing heart) there were two supplements that stopped this problem completely. One was magnesium chloride and the other was lugols iodine. Now, every day, I take about 12.5 mgs iodine. This is 100 times more than the RDA. I even experimented and increased my lugols iodine dose for two weeks to between 50 mgs and 100 mgs a day to see what would happen. No racing heart. I was taking 400 to 800 times more iodine than the RDA. If you have healthy kidneys then you should have no problems with this dose. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi -- the Nobel Prize winner and discoverer of Vitamin C -- took 1000 mgs of potassium iodide every day. That's 8000 times the current RDA for iodine. He lived to the ripe old age of 93.
Unfortunately, regarding the benefits from iodine intake, I would completely agree with you that kelp tablets are useless in ths respect. And it's not the fault of the kelp but is because of the restrictions imposed on dosage by the RDA via the FDA. If you read the dose on the kelp bottle it will probably say that each tablet contains 125 MICROgrams of iodine. As I've said before, this just might satisfy the iodine needs of a mouse but will do very little for a human who is hypothyroid.
Taking selenium, tyrosine, magnesium and large dose vitamin C(1000 - 2000 mgs/day) as well will aid and assist the conversion of iodide to iodine for storage in the thyroid gland. Vitamin C removes any of the transport and cell absorption problems associated with iodine and selenium, amongst all its other wonderful benefits, also works to convert the T4(throxine) into the more active and useful T3(triiodothyronine) thyroid hormone. These supplements should also help your hypothyroid problem."
07/07/2011: Madeline from Santiago, Chile replies: "Hello from Chile.... A few comments of my own.... First time I read Earth Clinic and I thank everybody for their input. I am 71 and have had tachycardia since I was about 5, but had an ablation when I was 53 with great success. Now I have them once in awhile. Definitely, no caffeine, maybe a very diluted cup of tea. Definitely for me, the blackstrap molasses improved my digestion, very important because the food and gas push the diaphram upwards and causes palpitations. No overeating, especially in the evening. Cheese is difficult to digest. I will try all the things I think might help, especially not eating the yogurt. Try to avoid stressful situations as much as possible. Thanks for all the info"
[YEA] 07/19/2011: Kc from Charlotte, Nc, Usa replies: "I started having heart palpitations, especially at night when I was lying down, about three months ago. It started to really disturb me. I take several prescription drugs since back surgery over a year ago. I am overweight and I smoke and was eating a very poor diet as well.I did some internet research and started taking a B-complex vitamin and the palpitations stopped the very same day! This was exciting enough that I continued my research to try to solve other chronic issues I have such as acne, difficulty losing weight, and ongoing neuropathy (from my damaged spinal nerves) with a lot of success! I plan to post my success stories in other sections on earth clinic soon.
Among the more interesting things I learned while doing research was how long-term use of prescription drugs can deplete your body of certain vitamins. This is not something my doctors ever told me. With the smoking (I'm working on that) and a poor diet (I've since made some major changes), I think I was running on fumes, so to speak.
Since starting a good B-complex vitamin, I haven't had any heart palpitations at all."
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