Note; The at home remedies mentioned in this article, are aimed at temporarily relieving or stopping arrhythmia's and tachycardia. This article is not designed in any form to diagnose or treat the said listed ailments but is designed for those individuals who are under a doctor's care currently for arrhythmia's and or tachycardia on an ongoing basis, that for one reason or the other conventional medicines are not helping.
Immediate first Steps to calm your heart;
Wash face in ice cold water for approximately one minute.
Chew and swallow a 500 mg magnesium tablet as soon as an episode comes on. You may be low on magnesium and this can cause erratic irregularities in your heart. Magnesium calms the heart.
Take one 90 mg tablet of potassium, wait an hour and take one more. Drink 2 glasses of water immediately after taking the potassium. Do not drink iced water as ice water can cause heart irregularities,drink room temperature water. You may be low on potassium and this will cause heart irregularities. (Warning!) Too much potassium can and will cause your heart to stop! Do not take more than two 90 mg of potassium in one day unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
Drink one or two glasses of milk. Low calcium can cause heart irregularities.
Drink a whole container of Pedialyte. Low or imbalanced electrolytes can cause heart irregularities.
Try to make your self have a bowel movement. Sit on the toilet and attempt to push a bowel movement out as if you were constipated. This action slows the heart rate by stimulating the carotid sinus nerve.
Second Steps, if the first steps do not work;
Hawthorn herb; Immediately take a dose of Hawthorn herb as directed on package. Take Hawthorn in emergencies, such as when you are unable to bring your heart rate down from the first or second steps listed or you may choose to include the Hawthorn in your second steps. If none of these steps work, seek medical attention immediately.
Ice cold wash cloth; Place an ice cold wash cloth on the center of your breast bone at heart level until it turns warm, then get the wash cloth cold again placing the wash cloth around the back part of your neck. Proceed to follow these same directions for the front of your neck and forehead as well, wrap the cloth around the front of your neck and lay the cloth over your forehead.
Pressure point; While you're cold wash cloth is on you, proceed to rub both of your closed eyelids for approximately 5-10 minutes.
Pressure point; Pinch and hold the nook part of the muscle between your index finger and thumb as hard as you can. this is a pressure point that can reduce heart rate. Firmly hold with constant pressure for approximately 5-10 minutes.
Medical compression stockings; Put on compression stockings and if you don't have any, put on a pair of tight jeans or put your legs up higher than your heart level on a stool or chair, remain there for as long as it takes. The heart does not work as hard when most of your body's blood is pushed up into the upper trunk of your body.
Things to keep in mind;
Do not eat large, heavy meals. eat very small portions or snack throughout the day. Eating huge meals can irritate the vagus nerve that could lead to the onset of either arrhythmia s and tachycardia.
Do not eat during arrhythmia s or tachycardia because your body's blood redistributes to the digestive system and away from your heart, adding strain on your already unstable heart.
Do not drink iced water as ice water can cause heart irregularities, in an already unstable heart, drink room temperature water.
During arrhythmia episodes, shut down your electric in your home by turning off the main breaker. Some people are electromagnetic sensitive and during your episodes if you are sensitive to these fields it will make your condition worse. If you don't want to go that far, then make sure you at least shut down any computers, WIFI and wireless devices, take the battery out of your cell phone, sit far away from your Smart Meter's location, on the other end of your house from it, keep your TV off and do not use your cordless phone, instead make sure to buy a hard line phone that you can use.
Do not eat or drink caffeinated beverages or chocolate products, they will stimulate the heart.
Keep the herb Hawthorn on you at all times, in the car, airplane or even mountain climbing. It's your best defense against many different medical emergencies surrounding the heart.
Many other conditions can cause heart arrhythmia's and tachycardia such as a vitamin B deficiency, anemia or respiratory distress. Get these concerns resolved with your general practitioner.
Lung conditions of all sorts can cause arrhythmia's and tachycardia. If you have even mild asthma and your airways are constricted, this too can be the cause of your symptoms. Allergy induced asthma can be much relieved from a good air filtering system in your home by decreasing allergy inducing pollutants in the air. This will help keep your airways clearer and thus a preventative measure against arrhythmia's and tachycardia for those with allergies.
Items to keep on hand at home for arrhythmia's and tachycardia emergencies;
Molasses; 100 grams of magnesium per serving/per tablespoon.
Magnesium; 500 mg tablets. Follow dosage instructions.
Potassium; 90 mg tablets. Follow dosage instructions. (Warning!) Too much potassium can and will cause your heart to stop! Do not take more than two 90 mg of potassium in one day unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
Hawthorn extract; 900 mg a day, divided into 3 separate doses throughout the day. (This depends on the herbal name brand and strength, so be sure to follow your particular herbal name brand dosage recommendations).
Mucinex; If your airways are constricted from stress, air pollutants in your home or asthma to name a few, this can cause you to have irregular heart rhythms because your heart is not getting sufficient oxygen to your heart. Mucinex works the best of any decongestant for this purpose.
Note; Always confer with your doctor when taking any natural herbs or remedies.
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