About 36 million times a year, your heart beats exactly when it’s supposed to. So why sweat it if your ticker occasionally marches to a different drummer? Because palpitations can be unnerving. Fortunately, there are ways to stop them almost as soon as they start. Better yet, prevent them from happening in the first place by practicing stress-reducing techniques, screening your medications, and adding some heart-healthy foods and supplements to your menu.
To Calm A Flutter
As soon as you notice an irregular heartbeat, sit down, and prop up your feet. Breathe slowly and deeply, letting your belly expand with each inhalation. If you focus on slow, steady breathing, your heartbeat will probably return to its normal rhythm right away.
Get Some Water
Take a few gulps of cold water. No one knows exactly why this helps, but some people get instant results. One theory is that the swallowed water causes your oesophagus to press against your heart, and that nudge restores the rhythm.
Get Moving
Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three or four times a week. Walking, running, and tennis are all excellent choices. Just be sure you don’t become too focused on beating your previous time or outscoring an opponent that will increase your stress. Exercise at a pace that allows you to comfortably carry on a conversation.
Eat, Drink, And Be Moderate
Avoid eating too much at one time. Forcing your body to digest a huge load of food diverts blood from your heart to your digestive tract. That can lead to palpitations.
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