Palpitations - #18450
For the past few months, I’ve been experiencing palpitations almost daily, and it’s really starting to worry me. Sometimes, it feels like my heart is skipping a beat, while other times, it’s racing for no clear reason. It can happen while I’m resting, working, or even lying down to sleep. It’s not exactly painful, but it’s definitely uncomfortable and makes me anxious. At first, I thought it was just stress or lack of sleep, but now I’m not so sure. I’ve noticed that after drinking tea or coffee, my palpitations get worse. Could caffeine be the reason? I also tend to eat a lot of spicy and salty food—does diet have anything to do with palpitations according to Ayurveda? I visited a general physician who said my ECG and blood pressure were normal. They suggested that it might be due to anxiety or an electrolyte imbalance, but they didn’t give me any solid answers. That’s when I started researching natural ways to deal with palpitations, and I came across Ayurveda. I read that certain herbs, like Arjuna and Ashwagandha, are good for the heart. Do you recommend these for palpitations? How should they be taken—raw, in powder form, or as a decoction? I don’t want to take anything that could cause side effects or interfere with my daily routine. One more thing I noticed is that my palpitations sometimes happen when I’m bloated or after eating a heavy meal. Could there be a link between digestion and heart function? Are there any Ayurvedic dietary recommendations to keep my heart calm and steady? I’ve also heard that practicing Pranayama and meditation can help with palpitations. Do you think these breathing techniques would be effective for me? If so, which specific types should I focus on, and how often should I practice them? Doctor, I really want to understand the root cause of my palpitations rather than just suppressing the symptoms. Should I get any Ayurvedic tests done to check for imbalances? Also, are there any lifestyle changes I should make to prevent this from happening in the future?
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