In most cases heart palpitations are harmless flutters. However in some cases that feeling in your heart is a symptom of something worse. Sometimes a simple change in your lifestyle can help you get rid of the possible problems that can come with the heart palpitations.
Here are the Top 6 Natural Remedies For Heart Palpitations:
Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap molasses is great for treating heart palpitations, because it is rich in calcium, magnesium and iron. In order to treat the heart palpitations all you need to do is mix 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses into a glass of water and drink this mixture on a daily basis. Also you can mix 2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses and 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar into a cup of water and drink it on a daily basis.
Magnesium Intake
In order to treat the heart palpitations it is very important to improve your magnesium intake. Therefore you need to eat foods that are rich in magnesium, such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard and other dark green vegetables; nuts like almonds and cashews; seeds like sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds; quinoa; oatmeal; peanut butter; cold-water fish; avocados; bananas; dark chocolate and low-fat yogurt.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is an excellent and very tasty home remedy. Cinnamon also contains natural heart healthy nutrients, such as manganese and potassium. Therefore the cinnamon improves the blood flow, it reduces the blood pressure and prevents the buildup of bad cholesterol. Here are two simple recipes for cinnamon remedies that can improve your overall health.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a glass of warm water and drink it.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and 1 teaspoon of honey and drink this mixture.
Valerian
This perennial herb can be made into a tincture or tonic and taken for quick relief of heart palpitations. The valerian has a calming and relaxing effect. Therefore it can help you restore your normal heartbeat and it can help you sleep peacefully.
All you need to do is add 10 drops of valerian tincture into a glass of water and your remedy is ready. However you must consult your doctor before taking this remedy, because it can become unsafe if you take it more than a few weeks.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn is a healthy herb that helps you steady your heartbeat by increasing the blood flow and improving the muscle contractions in and around your heart. You can find the hawthorn as a supplement (160-900mg doses), but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Lemon Balm
The lemon balm has an amazing effect on your heart and your circulatory system. It helps you relieve stress, anxiety, it relaxes you and it caneven normalize the overactive thyroid.
In order to make the remedy all you need to do isadd 1 teaspoon of dried lemon balm to a cup of hot water. Cover it and leave it to stay for about 5 to 10 minutes. You can also use lemon balm in your cooking.
Here some addition tips to help prevent heart problems:
- Eat more fruits and veggies.
- Eat 1 to 2 ripe guavas on an empty stomach every day.
- Stay hydrated.
- Limit or stop your intake of alcoholic beverages.
- Monitor your blood pressure.
- Avoid foods that contain caffeine like soft drinks, and chocolate.
- Quit smoking.
- Get 20-30 minutes of exercise a day.
- Keep stress down. Meditate or practice yoga.
- Sleep 6-7 hours a night.
It is very important to consult with your doctor before taking any of these remedies. However you don’t need to consult your doctor for practicing a better lifestyle. So the most important thing is to live a healthy life.
Important:
Most of these remedies are not safe for pregnant women. If you are pregnant and feeling heart palpitations, consult your doctor immediately.
Source: Family Health Freedom Network