Replied by Bess (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 11/13/2011
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:
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/heart_palpitations.html
Congratulations on being a new mom - and also for quitting the ciggies! Best of luck, Bess
Replied by Gavin (Manganui, Northland, New Zealand) on 11/13/2011
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.Replied by Jerry (Seal Beach, Ca) on 12/01/2011
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.Replied by Patti (London, Canada) on 10/24/2012
Motherwort, Hawthorne- Each of these remedies brought on palpitations for me. It was terrible!!!! Certain foods trigger my episodes (kale, citrus, walnute, almonds, coconut oil, eating after 8 PM). Even applying magnesium oil has caused them to come on tonight. Can't wait until the morning bc will try black strap molasses. Recent blood tests report I have liver issues (took bld pressure med for 3 years---stupid stupid--and ironically, never really needed it), thyroid issues, am not absorbing nutrients. Visit with Naturopath/Auricular Medicine Specialist tomorrow and am praying for help there. Anyone else experienced these symptoms as precursors to palpitations? Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. This is, truly, a wonderful site. Cheers! Patti
