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Natural treatment for Tachycardia involves natural home remedies and supplements. Regulating your pH, as well as making dietary changes can be effective as well.

What Causes Tachycardia?

Tachycardia typically involves a heart rate that exceeds 100 beats per minute. While it can be difficult to define the exact cause of the condition in some cases, many contributing factors are known and can be isolated. Damage to heart tissue, congenital heart defects, high blood pressure, smoking, fever, too much alcohol, too much caffeine, medication, recreational drugs, imbalanced electrolytes, and overactive thyroid issues may all lead to the condition.

Can I Treat the Issue Naturally?

While identifying the exact cause of tachycardia is important, a number of natural treatments help regulate the condition with any known cause. The condition can be treated naturally by tweaking certain components of everyday life and diet.

1. Regulate Adrenal Fatigue

One of the major triggers of the condition is adrenal fatigue. Reduce your heart rate by regulating your adrenals. Consider taking adrenal but also get plenty of rest and avoid stressful situations.

2. Balance Your pH

An imbalance of your pH can also lead to the condition. Most individuals function optimally with an alkaline pH, so consider adding more alkaline foods into your diet and try a daily tonic of one tablespoon of baking soda in 8 ounces of water.

3. Try Supplements

Cayenne, magnesium, and a number of other herbal and mineral supplements also aid in treating the condition. They stimulate regular beating of the heart and restore natural function of the body.

4. Change Your Diet

Diet also has a lot to do with the hearts rhythm. To avoid additional issues with tachycardia, avoid carbohydrates, limit sugar, reduce your caffeine intake, and focus on getting natural whole foods – specifically fruits and vegetables.

If you are suffering with tachycardia, the best treatment option is to stay positive, be active, and live a balanced lifestyle.

Continue reading below to find peer and expert health tips to help you avoid symptoms of tachycardia and improve your overall cardiovascular health. Please let us know what remedy or supplement you have tried to cure tachycardia naturally.

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Acupressure

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Posted by Win F. (Canada) on 05/03/2020
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If you also have a racing heart rate, as I do, well here's a simple remedy for that as well: Whenever you feel your heart racing, you simply put your hand on your neck and for some reason that will slow your heart rate within a very few minutes.

Weird, I know, but it's reduced my visits to the emergency room to nil.

Replied by Wendy
(Columbus, OH)
05/04/2020

Please be careful with natural remedies for a racing heart without checking with your doctor first.

Back in 2016 I had moments where my heart was pounding, or racing, when simply sitting or laying in bed about to go to sleep. Turns out I had atrial fibrillation, also known as “afib”. I had a friend take me to the emergency room, they did some sort of test, possibly an EKG, I'm not sure. I ended up getting a cardioversion which basically means the doctor shocks your heart back to normal rhythm.

For me, the afib never returned, but every person‘s experience with afib is different. Please check with your doctor.

cis
(Uk)
02/10/2021

Sorry you had to have surgery for it. There are other solutions!

Lack of magnesium is a well-known cause of atrial fibrillation (A-Fib).

Replied by Win Fuller
(Canada)
05/05/2020

Hi Wendy,

Thanks for your concern and you have every right to feel that way. I know I don't have Afib from the many visits to the ER. Afib is a totally different thing from a racing heart. A racing heart still has a normal heart rhythm whereas Afib is an irregular heart rhythm. I should have clarified that in my original post so thanks for clearing that up.

Replied by M
(Md)
01/23/2021

For Win re: racing heart

where do you place hand on neck....left side, right side, center? Both hands? Press lightly?
please verify.

Win
(Canada)
02/11/2022

Hi M.,

You have a carotid artery on either side of your neck and you can feel a pulse on each side. When you put a little pressure on one of these (never on both! ) that will soon slow the heart rate. Best to ask your doctor if it's safe for your own peace of mind. I told my doctor what I was doing and what it did for me and asked him why it worked and that's what he told me.

Replied by Marianne
(Ontario)
08/04/2023
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This might have worked for you, but it does NOTHING for me.

Replied by Carolyn
(San Bernardino. CA)
10/30/2023

Place hand on neck for Tachycardia relief WHERE? Front. Back, right side, left side, both sides?

Adrenal Fatigue May Be a Cause

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Posted by Lindy (Reno, NV) on 02/02/2008
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Don't forget adrenal fatigue. I had heart palpitations and tacchycardic states for several months before finally being diagnosed with adrenal fatigue by a homeopathic doc (western medicine docs don't recognize this condition). There are tons of natural remedies, just google adrenal fatigue.

Replied by Audrey
(Allentown, Pa.)
05/12/2009

What are the other symptoms of adernal fatigue besides tachycardia?

Replied by Ca
(Pdl)
09/24/2013

I agree that in some cases adrenal fatigue may cause the problem, however, when I took adrenal to get rid of my adrenal fatigue it made my heart race over 200 bpm per minute. They had been trying to figure out what caused it to race from December 2006 to November 2012, My racing finally was fixed by an ablation, had to do with the AVNRT, (AVNRT=AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia), they said I had a slow path and a fast path and they killed/froze not sure which the slow path. But I did not know for sure, they thought I had SVT, untill they went in to do the ablation and saw it was AVNRT.

Replied by Toourlady89
(Ca)
09/25/2013

For heart palpitations, another concern to address would be Magnesium Deficiency. Magnesium Taurate is the Mg of choice for the heart. Pls. search : on Rapid heart beats and Magnesium. There is so much info online. I hope you find your answer.

Alkaline pH

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Posted by Wendy (Barrie, Ontario Canada) on 10/04/2008
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Anxiety/Panic Attacks/ph balancing

My dh and I moved 1000 miles away to the middle of nowhere (seriously) with 2 small kids, for him to take a job working 80+hrs a week...in JANUARY! The dog died, the car died, my daughter burnt her arm on the woodstove, we were isolated etc. and of course for 3 months I tried every natural remedy to save our dog to no avail. So when I suddenly went to emerg one night with a racing heart that I couldn't slow down, the sweats, shakes and dizziness, I thought for sure I was having a heart attack...heck I am 40 after all! They gave me an adavan that I didn't take and told me to go home and relax with all the stress in my life. Although everyone kept telling me I was in emotional turmoil...for me there had to be another concrete reason, I had handled way worse in my life and heck it wasn't like I lived in a war torn country or anything...nutritionally I mean, or lack thereof.

I had been drinking black tea again to cope with the dog, the move etc. so it was the first to go with the result being less frequent attacks. So with the help of a guy in Nova Scotia I learned about PH balancing and the work of Dr. Carey Reams. I started balancing my ph each day and if it was 7ish I felt awesome, if it was acid I felt awful. Any sweetener- even honey affected me greatly on the acid side. Then I added in a green supplement from a doctor in Barrie Ontario. On his advice I also started taking a concentrated mineral supplement (the most popular one on the market he recommended) and I started with 1 drop 2x a day, then 2 drops 2x a day and so on. He said I would have loose stools when I reached enough. He said rarely some of his clients could handle 40-60 drops a day. THIS was ME! I was taking 30 drops 2x a day with no loose stools- AND I felt like a million bucks....and NO more panic attacks- ever. woohoo. Then I moved on to zeolite which got back my 5 yr flagging libido and life was incredibly awesome... of course I ended up pregnant with my 3rd, but it's all good and i'm still feeling awesome with no return of the horrifying panic attacks. Incidentlly I tried homeopathics, herbal tinctures, herbal teas, acv, baking soda etc. nothing worked but the constant paying attention of the day to day ph morning and night of my saliva and urine and taking the concentrated minerals. Believe me, for anyone going thru these you'll do just about anything to make them stop!!!

Replied by Sim
(Gaithersburg, MD)
10/31/2008

What mineral supplement were you given?

Replied by Zion
(Austin, Texas Usa)
04/09/2010

Hi,

I read your post. What was the concentrated mineral supplement you spoke of and where might I be able to get it? I have had problems with my ph levels and being very acidic and having monthly problems with PSVT (tachycardia) and would love to be free of these problems.

Replied by Toni
(Chicago, Il)
06/03/2010

What mineral supplement was it?

Replied by Mary
(Illinois)
07/27/2013

I need to stop my panic attacks... Any more info on the mineral drops etc would be very helpful. I did a hair mineral test and mine are all mixed ip. Help. Thank you so much!!

Replied by Pat R
(Osceola, Indiana)
04/04/2014

Did Wendy from Barrie, Ontario Canada ever write back to let us know what was the concentrated mineral supplement was that she used?

Replied by Bess
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
04/04/2014

I don't think Wendy from Barrie has responded about the "concentrated mineral supplement" she took.

However, I'm wondering if it is ConcenTrace (you can get it from health food stores, as well as Amazon). The bottle says "full-spectrum body-balanced ionic minerals and trace elements" and states you are to take 10 to 20 drops up to twice a day in water or liquid. Some people have to work up to that level due to the laxative effect it may have on them. People also use it to re-mineralize distilled or reverse-osmosis water.

This product is quite popular so perhaps it's the one she used. Hope that helps! Best of health to you and yours, Bess

Replied by Patricia
(Missouri City, Tx)
08/07/2015

I just read your post. I am very interested in what green supplement your dr advised. I am in the hospital right now with what could be a permanent tachy. Rx side effect. I was told the only way to "fix" it was more rx. I refused. I am eager to hear from you. Tricia

Replied by Dixia Pasas
(Australia)
08/06/2017

What's the name of the concentrated minerals?

Replied by Barbara
(Ontario)
02/14/2018

what was the name of the supplement mineral that you used?

B Vitamins

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I had irregular heart beat and I took vitamin b12 and b complex and it cured my heart problem.

Blackstrap Molasses

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Blackstrap Molasses for SVT or Supraventricular Tachycardia

I've had SVT or Supraventricular Tachycardia for over 10 years now. It can be induced by stress, dehydration and who knows what else. Even a greasy meal once. I think depending on what triggers it different things will work for me. Rarely, a valsalva maneuver (which has about a 20-50% success rate, I think) will help.

Things that have I have switched between and tried (usually one about 20 minutes after the other with each unsuccessful attempt): magnesium oil sprayed on chest, powdered potassium supplement, big spoonful of blackstrap molasses. I don't try them in that order that's just a list of things that have worked for me.

Replied by Joel
(Dallas, TX)
11/08/2023

You very well could be dealing with (what is basically ignored in the allopathic community) HHS (Hiatal Hernia Syndrome). All three of the triggers you've stated are tell tale signs of having a hiatal hernia. Stress, dehydration, and/or greasy foods all cause the stomach to spasm and rise toward the hiatus. Eventually enough pressure and tension develops and a portion of the fundus of the stomach (the part that leads to the esophagus) will push through the hiatus (sometimes it actually tears) and when this happens, all sorts of things can begin to go wrong. Mainly (if it's advanced enough) because your left and/or right vagus nerve along with your thoracic aorta (the main artery to your heart) now have pressure on them; and like any nerve that is pinched, it will begin to fire incorrectly. In this case, leading to a dysregulation of your parasympathetic nervous system, often causing all kinds of arrhythmias. It will also often lead to panic attacks (due to the dysregulation of the PSNS causing too much norepinephrine to be dumped into your system at once).

I dealt with the same thing for years not knowing what the root cause actually was until one day I "happened" to have a chiropractor appointment scheduled and barely slept the night before because my heart was going nuts with svt and a-fib.

He quickly identified that I probably just had a hiatal hernia at which point he was able to maneuver my stomach back down where it belongs. Within 30 seconds every symptom went away. I have never been more amazed, frustrated, and elated all at the same time in my life lol. At that point I had been dealing with arrythmias and night panic attacks for about 7 years and they were getting increasingly worse and more frequent every year.

Like you, I had tried numerous protocols and supplements with some relief but never a full resolution. I'm actually finishing up creating a micro course/mini ebook on how I learned to manage (and am slowly healing) my hiatal hernia. Doing so has completely rid me of the arrythmias and panic attacks.

I'm giving it out to a few people for free for a beta test to attain feedback/testimonials on how well it works for them. If you're interested, I'll send it to you. Just email me at sendjoelmail(at)gmail.com and I'll send it over when it's ready! Sending you prayers and good vibes in the meantime:)

Reba
(Alabama)
05/17/2024

I would love your info.

My husband has been in a-fib for 10 years. Thanks

Larry
(KS)
05/17/2024

Can I suggest Carditone. Art has been a champion of it and I tried it for Afib starting a month ago and it has worked. Expensive but I am now taking it one every two day.

Carbohydrates and Rapid Heart Beat

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Posted by Sheila (Crewkerne, Somerset UK) on 03/13/2009

Indigestion and rapid heart beat:

Hi, this is my second posting - funny how you remember other points just when you send your posting off!! Anyhow - does anyone get problems with very rapid heart rate after a carbohydrate meal. I haved been dragged off to hospital with this many times. The only solution they could suggest if the electrical proceedure. No thanks, as my heart rate is very normal other times. Only increases when I eat a meal of carbos. and then get up to walk or something. Coffee with a nice cake is a definite NO NO for me - the two seem to tighten my chest and rob me of all energy. OK Im allgeric to wheat. But why? This only happened to me after being given masses of drugs to "cure my nu pmonia apologies for dreadful spelling) After each carbo. meal in hospital (I had no choiced) then back would come the reflux and rapid heart rate. Any comments welcomed.

Replied by Joyce
(Joelton, Tn)
03/15/2009
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Hi Sheila,

The first thing you need to determine is whether or not these high carb meals contain those two excitotoxins called monosodium glutamate (MSG) or aspartame, which are both known to cause cardiac problems. Matter of fact, good old aspartame (Nutrisweet or Equal)
is suspected of causing sudden cardiac death, according to a lot of literature, much of which is available on line.

If you are sure it is allergies, then you might want to google N.A.E.T. which uses accupressure techniques to cure allergies. I have been thinking of looking into this for my own allergy problems. I have read several good comments on EC concerning this one.

Replied by JIM
(SHOW LOW, AZ)
03/16/2009

YOU MIGHT WANT TO THINK ALONG THE LINES OF A- FIB [ ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ]

THERE IS A POSTING FROM ONE PERSON , LOOK UNDER AILMENTS , AND THEN UNDER ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A-FIB , AM TAKING TOPROL XL FOR TWO YEARS NOW DON`T WANT TO STAY ON IT , AM CURRENTLY DOING ACV AND BS ACCORDING TO TED S REMEDIES , IT`S WORKING SO FAR , BEEN ON IT FOR OVER A MO . WHEN YOU GO TO THE ER DO THEY LOAD YOU UP WITH CARDIZEM CD [ GENERIC DILTIAZER CD ] IF SO LOOK A LONG THESE LINES BECAUSE THAT IS THE WAY MY A-FIB STARTED, FAST HEART BEAT THEN INTO A-FIB .

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT AND MORE SO THE AMOUNT YOU EAT . TOO MUCH SETS IT OFF EVERY TIME ,,, OVER EATING A NO NO ,,,,

Replied by Clh Pdl
(Pld, Fl)
09/06/2011

Rapid Heart Rate after eating,

I have been dealing with this for 6 years now, have had every test in the world, I think that it has something to do with my digestive system, hiatial hernia or kidneys, I don't know for sure but I have been on zebeta for almost 6 years and have had one attempbed ablation. I know that within 20 minutes of eating certain foods and they are random foods that my heart will race to over 200 beats per minute and then I call the ambulance with gives me adenosine IV to slow it back down. I have spent so much money on hospitals and doctors between me and the insurance company and still don't know what causes it.

I know that I can not eat anything with MSG, I can't eat pork, I can't eat hot dogs, I will get this bump and then the racing starts. I did two weeks ago try a remedy I got off of earth clinic when my heart started racing it was at 176 by time I got to the ice machine, but I put both my wrist in the ice and put in on my face and it started going down immediately, but I know that I will not always have ice around. They want me to do another ablation next month, still debating, but I am also tired of the heart racing. I have been on the stricktist diet in the world for the last 6 years, but, no anything good, just all healthy, It does not seem to matter, when the racing wants to come, it comes. I, after 6 years decided I wanted a rootbear float. Have not had anything carbinated for 10 years, it actually helped, so I have now decided, when I eat something that makes me feel full, even if it is a little bit, I either drink a small amount of sprite or a root bear float and it seems to help with the flutters and bumping. The doctors don't seem to understand when I tell them about the bumping before the heart racing. I don't know if this is what you get but a lot of people do.

Replied by Gavin
(Manganui, Northland, New Zealand)
09/06/2011

Its either a lack of Potasium or magnesium in your diet and its probably both. Start eating bannanas, as thats an easily digestable source of potasium. And get a good multi supplement down you, just to cover all bets. If you do this in a few weeks the symtoms lesson and the stress level goes down. The Human body complies with the definition of 'Machine" (a bio Chemical one. )In that it "elevates effort".. if you dont give the machine what it needs its going to start playing up.

Replied by Debbie
(Melbourne, Australia)
09/07/2011

I agree with Gavin, it is probably a lack of potassium or magnesium in your body.

When I was getting a fast heart beat a few months ago, I would take some ACV (about 1/8 cup straight) and it would stop almost immediately. I would also take some cayenne pepper in a hot tea like drink.

Also Blackstrap unsulphured molasses is high in potassium and magnesium. You could also take epson salt baths (magnesium sulphate) or swim in the sea (high magnesium amongst all the other minerals).

I was taking high dose Vitamin C at the time so I am thinking it was depleting my minerals at the time.

Also I read recently people having anxiety attacks (fast heartbeat etc. ) stopped their attacks by having a COLD shower.

Colloidal minerals should help you as well rather than trying to pick and choose certain minerals. There may be some lacking that you are not aware of.

Replied by Clh
(Pdl)
11/27/2012

TED DO YOU KNOW HOW TO TREAT THIS. I have been dealing with Tachycardia since 2006, I told my doc's all along it would happen after I ate something, I eliminated lots of things from my diet, I have six years of test, my heart beats would go over 240bpms and I would have to call the ambulance to get them down. I just recently had an ablation, which stoped them from going over 200 bpms so far, however, I did come across a syndrome, called Roemheld Syndrome - Gastro-cardiac Syndrome, however I cannot find a doctor that tests for it where I live. It was discovered by Roemheld syndrome (RS), also known as Roemheld-Techlenburg-Ceconi-Syndrome or gastric-cardia, is a complex of gastrocardiac symptoms first described by Ludwig Roemheld (1871-1938). It is a syndrome where maladies in the gastrointestinal tract or abdomen trigger/cause cardiac symptoms. There is rarely a traceable cardiac source to the symptoms which may lead to a lengthy period of misdiagnosis.

If the heart rate drops too low for too long, catecholamines are released to counteract any lowering of blood pressure. Catecholamines bind to alpha receptors and beta receptors, decreasing vasodilation and increasing contractility of the heart. Sustaining this state causes heart fatigue which results in fatigue and chest pain. I found a doctor on line, but I'm not sure what country she is in. I think it is Canada-here is part of her article on this.

Gastro-cardiac Syndrome - What is it?

By: Dr. Margret Holland, B. Sc. , N.D.

Patients will often come in with a list of symptoms that may include: belching, nausea, heart burn, racing heart, irregular heart beats and/or changes in blood pressure. It is easy to see that some of these symptoms may be related to stomach function whereas others are more related to the heart.

Gastro-cardiac syndrome explains how both of these may actually be intertwined. The vagus nerve innervates both the stomach and the heart and irritation of this nerve can result in abnormal function of both of these organs at the same time.

Another possible etiology for Gastro-cardiac syndrome is through direct irritation of the heart via the diaphragm. If the stomach is not functioning properly, gas may develop, if not released; this gas may actually cause the stomach to slightly displace upwards, putting pressure on the diaphragm. This pressure then refers up onto the heart causing it to change position slightly. Any shifts in the heart's position can result in symptoms such as those mentioned above.

If you suffer from a list of complaints that include both the stomach and heart, you may wish to consider the possibility of this syndrome before beginning a regime of medications.

Gee S.
(Canada)
03/09/2021

I think my heart palpitations are related to this issue. Could you direct me to any references about this?

Replied by Pat R
(Osceola, In)
04/04/2014

I have also noticed a connection between my stomach, just the act of eating or even sometimes drinking water, and tachycardia (SVT I think). What would one do if they had the gastric - cardiac syndrome mentioned by Dr. Margret Holland? When I mentioned this connection before to my doctors, they just ignored it. I am so tired of my life as it is right now, I want to get better but do not know what to do.

Replied by Mr. Ree
(Usa)
04/05/2014

Get some pure magnesium powder and take 1/4 teaspoon 3 times a day with meals and 1/2 teaspoon before bed...Don't take any other kind of magnesium. If your heart starts to race any time during the day drink a glass of ice water in hard heavy gulps.It will stop the racing immediately...Also a glass of water with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt stirred in will stop the racing before you finiish the glass..

Replied by Elena
(New York, Ny)
03/17/2015

I have noticed too that after eating carbs (sandwich especially, even healthy avocado/chicken version) - I am also experiencing heart palpitations! Thank you for sharing; it is no coincidence and I'm sure has correlation.

Replied by Joalie Davie, Md
(Santa Fe, Nm)
03/25/2017

There several possibilities for your post carbohydrate symptoms of tachycardia. One is that you have a dip in your blood sugar one to three hours after the high carb meal which causes adrenalin to stimulate your heart and make it beat faster and stronger, and you feel tired. Thyrotoxicosis can also cause tachycardia.

A rare possibility which is actually quite serious is a rare disease called hypokalemic periodic paralysis which causes the potassium in the blood to decrease to dangerously low levels and cause severe fatigue and sometimes partial paralysis or extreme weakness. It is easy to diagnose. Treatment includes avoiding high carb meals.

Replied by Bea
(Sa)
07/22/2017

It sounds like an allergy symptom. If your heart rate increases by 10 points after eating certain foods, you're reacting to them in an allergic way. People can be allergic to sugar and get symptoms. Just stay away from those foods because allergy is forever. I also get a sudden heart rate increase, and I know there is something in that food that I am allergic to. Especially if you get headaches or migraines, digestive problems, sinus congestion, asthma, etc after eating these foods. Google allergy pulse test.

Cause

Posted by Shadel (Nebraska, US) on 04/15/2015

Would anyone be able to tell me what causes high pulse rate? Most of the time my pulse is between 45 and 50. Today it is 80 and I just feel drained of energy. Is there some information on EC to explain this? Thanks to anyone who helps.

Replied by Dave
(Fountain Inn, Sc)
04/15/2015

Shadel... Re...your high pulse rate... Consider first taking magnesium. 500 milligrams of magnesium citrate. The lack often is the cause of arrhythmia styled problems.

Replied by Bee
(New York, US)
04/15/2015

High Pulse rate.

I took a drug for two years (beta blocker) for high blood pressure.. All it did was make me sick and give me palpitations and rapid heart beat.. I then weaned off .. It took me a year and It was a nightmare.. Anyway; I needed to find things for when my heart rate went up so I started using Hawthorn and Motherwort.. works really well..

I also am doing Magnesium but I had been doing that already.... You can also try Black strap molasses.. what works really well too if heart rate goes bonkers is some sea salt in water.. Palpitations go right down... I experiment a lot on myself lol

Replied by Mr Ree
(Usa)
04/16/2015

Hi Bee, L-Arginine will slow your pulse down...It makes the endothelial cells, which line all you blood vessels open up and produce nitric oxide which relaxes your veins...The other is L-Citrulline..Start the L-Arginine as directed on the bottle and increase if you have to...Both are very safe supplements...L-Citrulline does the same thing...Your choice...They're not expensive and you can buy them at a health food store or Swanson's.com I find has the best prices..

Replied by Bee
(New York)
04/16/2015

Mr. Rhee. Mr.Rhee... thank you and yes

I just started L Argenine last week.. right now I am doing 1,000 a day but will cut down to 500 a day ..

But I also take taurine and L carnitine.. is this too much. I do have high blood pressure and I was experimenting but now do not know if I should cut out something.. I was going by Dr. Stephen Sinatra and metabolic cardiology. He says to use Magnesium, CoQ10, L carnitine and D Ribose. I do not do the Ribose.. basically all for prevention..

Replied by Mr. Ree
(Usa)
04/17/2015

Bee, I'd go with 500 mgs L-arginine 2x a day...Once in the morning and once before bed...Also add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar 2x a day...Take it with honey if you don't like the taste...The other supplements are your choice...If you're so inclined you can add one cayenne capsule a day as it will open your capillaries and help your heart...Cayenne will also stop a heart attack in less then one minute with a teaspoon in a glass of warm water at the onset of a heart attack...Everyone should have cayenne in their house...EMT's should carry it as well.

Replied by Bee
(New York)
04/17/2015

Yes, thanks Mr. Rhee. I already do the apple cider vinegar and I was doing the Arginine morning and night..

I love cayenne but when I was using it was raising my blood pressure but I do keep some by my bedside just in case as I have read good things about it.. Not sure I can use it on a regular basis as I said it raises my blood pressure.. so any ideas?? Thank You

Replied by Earthling
(Usa)
04/18/2015

Cayenne is not for everyone. I see it recommended here over and over again (often, in copious amounts! ) and anyone who suggests its use should include the caveat that it should initially be taken in VERY small amounts--i.e. sprinkle some on food.

I know someone who took a Cayenne capsule and had a stroke! I read the same written by someone here on EC of a friend who had made tea using a half teaspoon of Cayenne.

For me, Cayenne raises my blood pressure, so I am only able to sprinkle a very small amount on my food each day.

Many tend to think that because it is a spice (vs. a drug) that it can't possibly harm you. It absolutely can harm you and anyone who suggests its use should do so responsibly, making certain to suggest starting with very small amounts, slowly working up to the higher amounts if they find they tolerate the small amounts well.

Replied by Mr. Ree
(Usa)
04/18/2015

Hi Bee, Stay off high test sugar...Walk daily about 20 minutes and breath deep and slowly while you're walking...You can also try niacinamide at 200 mgs/day or more. You have to experiment with what works for you...And drink lots of good water...Magnesium will also help if you are not already taking it...Take at least 400 mgs/day...

Replied by Diamond
(Ma., US)
04/17/2015

Here is some information that might help you, what it's saying is: if your heart rate is high so would your wrist's pulse be the same rate.

http://ask.healthline.com/health/paroxysmal-supraventricular-tachycardia-psvt#Symptoms3

Replied by Bee
(New York)
04/18/2015

Mr. Rhee. I try very hard to stay away from sugar and yes I love to walk .. I also do the magnesium but a bit more than you suggested..

The Niacin I tried but got the flush and didn't like that.. I do have a B12 complex with 100 mgs. of Niacin in it. Not sure that is enough..

Oh; and I do find breathing exercises very helpful. I found some Chi gong that I did and loved it.. Thank you very much

Replied by Bee
(New York)
04/19/2015

Mr.Rhee.. sorry to bother you again but do you think its also a good idea to take Nattokinase or serrapeptase in addition to the other things.

I just realized that if I take the Bcomplex twice a day I am getting at least 200 mgs. of niacin.. Thank you so much

Replied by Mr. Ree
(Usa)
04/19/2015

Bee, you're likely getting niacinamide not niacin...As for serrapeptase and the other supplement it's your choice...Good luck...

Replied by Mitchel
(Brooklyn, NY)
08/06/2018

Be sure to take Lysine if you're taking Arginine. Arginine does indeed allow Nitric Oxide into blood vessels, but it also allows viruses in your system to "express" themselves. Lysine helps to prevent that from happening (which is why people with Herpes take Lysine & zinc).

Thank you all for the very interesting ideas here, rooted in experience. One thing -- do the same treatments apply for Ventricular Tachycardia, as they do for Atrial?

Replied by Susan
(California)
04/01/2022

Unless you have POTS...which can show as a high heart rate especially from standing after sitting or when your blood pressure drops. The heart has to work hard to raise BP. Something to look into.

Cayenne

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Posted by Lois (Daytona Beach, Florida) on 01/29/2008
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My mother had an irregular and rapid heart beat. Sometimes at night she would call me to put a "pinch" of Cayenne Pepper from the spice cabinet, in hot milk to calm her heart. I have insomnia and Lupus, and have started using a pinch of Cayenne in hot milk.(powder) Please tell me how much could be used? Also, if I get the Cayenne from a health store in liquid form, how much would be safe for use every night. Thank you.

Replied by Toni
(Las Vegas, NV)
07/11/2009

I heard you can't take any aspirin with cayenne. You get a bad after effect, I know I did.

Replied by Foodcuresjunkie
(Dekalb, Il)
10/20/2010

Had a friend with Lupus. It took her 5 weeks of eating raw/living foods to be pain free with out medication. Thought you might benefit from hearing that??

Replied by Ed
(Chicago, Il)
08/19/2011
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Cayenne slowed my heart rate from 78-100 bpm to 58-64 bpm only after 2 days of use 1/4 of a teaspoon with warm water... BP is down as well

Replied by Mawgee
(Shelton, Wa)
07/31/2012

Can someone explain about not taking cayenne with asprin as blood thinner, and want to take cayenne also. Pls advise. Ty

Replied by Planetary Herbalist
(Nw Arkansas, US)
10/14/2014

aspirin and cayenne both thin the blood, taking them together could thin the blood too much.

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Posted by Lynette (Edwardsville, IL) on 11/07/2006
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For the past year, I have been suffering from severe headaches, my heart would beat extremely fast just from standing up, and dizziness. I knew that it was serious when my head was hurting so bad one day that I went to lie down and woke up almost 15 hours later. I found this website while looking for a cure for gout for someone else. I sent them the information and then began to read the other parts of this site. After my reading, I wrote out a list and I went to the health food store immediately after work. I have been taking the mixture of the water with ACV, liquid garlic, cayenne pepper and blackstrap molasses for a week now. For the first time in a year, I am feeling so much better. My heart rate has slowed. My headaches are gone. I am using the bathroom on a regular basis now and I am not sleepy all of the time. I am also taking multi-vitamins. Thank you for this wonderful website!

Replied by Tera
(Canada)
02/11/2016

Have you ever heard of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome? Dizziness and increased heart rate upon standing is a major symptom especially chronic headaches and many more. I'd look into it :)

Replied by Nurona
(Indonesia)
03/20/2016

How many doses a day? Once or twice a day. My BP 105-106 and this is not good for me

Cayenne
Posted by Carrie (Kuwait, Middle East) on 08/27/2006
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I had a heart attack 1 and half years ago. 3 nights ago I experienced pains and was hospitalized and found to be suffering once again with a heart condition. I searched the internet and came across your site. Thank you for an amazing treasure of cures and remedies. I used 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a tablespoon or two of honey in rather large glass of boiling water. I found the taste really delicious! I swallowed crushed clove garlic with this drink and truly my heart settled almost instantly and my BP is normal! To all heart sufferers, this is an amazing remedy to try, you only benefit from it. I intend having this daily probably for the rest of my life!

Cayenne and Garlic

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Posted by Douglas (Monticello, FL) on 09/03/2006
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Garlic and Cayenne Pepper cured my rapid heart beat & high blood pressure. Cayenne pepper stops bleeding and heals the wound, even one that the bone could be seen in the heel of the hand. The scar is almost nil.

Replied by Audrey
(Allentown, Pa.)
05/12/2009

What is the procedure to use the garlic and cayenne pepper, measurements etc?

Coconut Milk

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Posted by JAY (Phila, pa) on 09/16/2007
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I'd heard that water coconut has been used to balance electrolytes and lower bpm [beats per minute]. It can be found as a"drink" in cans, usually in the international foods aisle or in it's "natural, raw" state in some food markets.

Coleus Forskohlii

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Posted by Galaxy (Boston, Ma, Usa) on 05/19/2013
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Tachycardia: One 400 mg capsule of Coleus Forskohlii lowers my pulse rate by at least 15 beats per minute. I take one just on some mornings when my heart rate feels uncomfortably high. For example this morning my pulse was 95 bpm, An hour after I took the capsule it was 80.

Replied by Laura
(Seattle, WA)
07/24/2014

And if you hadn't taken the Coleus Forskohlii capsule what would BP have been an hour later?

Diatomaceous Earth

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Posted by Leelannee (Sussex, Nj) on 08/24/2012
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I am overweight & was not only concerned but embarrassed that my heart rate would skyrocket at the slightest exertion (like going up half a flight of stairs, bending over to pick up laundry, or even just standing up! ). It would also beat so hard that when I was in bed, I could see my blanket or the book I was reading shaking. I tried doing cardio for at least 30-45 minutes at a time, because I thought I must be terribly out of shape. I could only walk at a moderate pace, or my heartrate would go out of the safe range.

I have taken DE a few times over the years, but had not been taking it for awhile. I started taking it again because my hair was falling out. I took it at night, because it also seems to help me sleep. On the morning after my second dose, I noticed that my heart rate was slower!!!

In less than 2 weeks, it went from being over 100 resting & in the 120s while standing to being in the 80s! After a couple more months of doing this (and not being able to increase exercise due to a car accident), my resting heart rate is now about 70. And I have to run twice as fast on my elliptical to get my heart rate into the target zone!

Just goes to show that this condition was NOT caused by my weight or being out of shape, but perhaps by a mineral deficiency. I've heard that DE increases bioavailability of other minerals, such as calcium, as well as being beneficial itself because of the silica content.

I also had high blood pressure at the time, but want to point out that the DE did not help with it. They seem to be 2 entirely different issues. I could have a fast heart rate and normal blood pressure, or vice versa. I did start taking hawthorn berry, full spectrum olive leaf, potassium, Vitamin C, and hibiscus tea, and my blood pressure is wonderful--again without losing weight or getting in better shape (although I'm working on those 2 things, also! ). I'll try to post that in the hypertension section.

I really hope this info helps someone. I was so frightened and frustrated by this condition, and I'm so relieved that it has improved!

Oh, I almost forgot; every night, I mix 1-2tbsp into about 8oz water, and drink it down quickly. You may want to start out with a smaller dose & work your way up, as it can have a cleansing affect. Good luck!

Replied by Tiffany
(Tennessee)
05/30/2015

Hi, I am having similar problems, I notice after I exercise, my pulse is very high but my bp is almost at hypotensive levels?

Wonder if DE might work for me? Can I buy DE at my local health food store? I love to exercise and have done it for twenty years!!! I don't want to give it up!!!!

Replied by Misty
(Georgia)
03/11/2016
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This works too for me. Started taking 1 heaping tablespoon for extra silica hoping to ease tendonitis. Noticed after a couple of days my high heart rate was lower. With this I also feel calmer, less anxious. Will continue taking.

Replied by Lainie
(Nyc)
04/14/2016

I have a case of DE as my mother used to use it for bedbug prevention around the apt!

I will try it tonight and order motherwort. The Dr. took me off of hawthorn which I thought was strange as I really don't think it caused the racing heart. My blood pressure is normal since going on the Eat to Live diet by Dr. Fuhrman which is vegetarian.

Progress & peace, they belong to you. Hope you find relief without resorting to medication that leaves you too exhausted to do anything.

Replied by Susan
(Nyc)
05/30/2017

I believe the Diatomaceous Earth needs to be Food Grade for consumption.

Replied by Judy
(California)
06/01/2017

Take FOOD GRADE only Love this stuff

Exercise

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Posted by Christine (Belcamp, Maryland, USA) on 11/04/2008
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I know for a fact that when I am in good shape and exercising on a regular bases I hardly have any SVT attacks. I still will get them once in a while. When I am not exercising regularly I have the attacks all the time and the palpitations are more frequent as well. I know this because I am one of those people that will be in great shape for half the year, then slack for a couple months at a time for the rest. When I am slacking I have SVT pretty often. We all know our bodies and this works best for me. The cardiologist does not believe there is a connection and he is the professional. But I have had SVT for going on 20 years and my heart lets me know when to get back into shape.

EC: SVT = Supraventricular Tachycardia

Replied by Anne
(MV, California)
12/26/2022
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I agree with you. hen I use my pedaler for an hour a day my heart and knees do so much better than when I slack. Thank you for your tip!


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