Description
Arrhythmia is a disease of the Heart. It describes irregular heartbeat.
The Heart is a pear shaped organ that regulates the blood throughout the other body organs. The Heart beats with a regular periodicity. It beats in a rhythm.
The normal rate at which a Heart beats is 72 times a minute.
When the beat is not regular it is called Arrhythmia; an Irregular or Abnormal rhythm. The Heart beat itself may be abnormal, the rhythm is disturbed.
If the heart beats very fast it is termed as Tachycardia. If the Heart beats very slowly then it is termed as Bradycardia. Both are dealt with separately on this portal.
The human heart consists of four chambers. For a natural rhythm all the chambers should contract in the right way at the right time. Any interruptions in electrical impulses can result in Arrhythmia. In a healthy person, the heart beat should be 60-100 beats per minute when resting.
Causes of Arrhythmia
Smoking
Ageing
Diabetes
Drug Abuse
Hypertension
Air pollution
Alcohol abuse
Heart disease
Mental stress
Hyperthyroidism
Electrical shock
High Blood pressure
Electrolyte imbalance
Dietary supplements
Electromagnetic Radiations
Hypothyroidism
Excessive coffee consumption
Infections such as Endocarditis and Myocarditis
Iotragenic Effects of Bisphosphonates- Disease is caused by Bisphosphonates
Medicines such as Beta-blockers, Antiarrhythmics, and Digoxin.
Precautions
Avoiding stimulants or depressants such as Coffee, Tea, Tobacco, Caffeine, Laced Soda products when you have irregular Heart beats.
Avoid Trans Fats
Avoid Wheat
If not treated, Arrhythmia may cause
Stroke
Heart failure
Your best bet is, Angelica, Celery, Garlic.
A visit to the Doctor is a must.
Differential Diagnosis :
Palpitation : The rapid or irregular heartbeat due to exertion or some other health disorders is Palpitation.
Tachycardia : The abnormally faster heartbeat is Tachycardia.
Bradycardia : The abnormally slower heartbeat is Bradycardia.
Materia Medica for Arrhythmia
Single Herb Take 3 capsules of Ginkgo in a day ( 60-240 mg ).
Prepare an infusion of dried Valerian. Drink 3-4 cups a day for a week.
Prepare infusion of flowers of Hawthorn. Drink 2-3 cups a day for a week.
Caution : Avoid use during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Prepare an infusion of dried Horehound. Drink 2 cups a day.
Cut the roots of Astragalus into small pieces. Prepare an infusion of the roots. Drink 2-3 cups a day.
Prepare a tea of fresh leaves of Lemon Balm. Drink 3-4 cups a day.
Honeysuckle for Arrhythmia
Prepare infusion of flowers of Honeysuckle. Drink 2-3 cups a day.
Prepare the decoction of the Motherwort roots. Drink once a day.
Crush Sida Cordifolia plant to extract its juice. Take 1 tsp twice a day.
Add quarter tsp Cardamom ( Choti Ilaichi ) powder in a cup of lukewarm water. Drink once a day.
Take 2 tsp leave juice of Snake Gourd thrice a day.
Eat one Guava in the morning with an empty Stomach.
Mix 1 to 2 drops of Arjuna extract in lukewarm milk . Consume it twice a day.