Ayurvedic Treatment of Abnormal Heart Rhythms (Arrhythmia)
- Imbalanced Vata dosha causes the irregular heartbeat.
- Aggravated Pitta dosha is responsible for increased heartbeat.
- Imbalanced in Kapha dosha results in the slow heartbeat.
From Ayurvedic perspective to manage Abnormal Heart Rhythm, there are various herbs like Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Pipal tvak ( Ficus religiosa), Dalchini (Cinnamon tamala), Choti Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum) present in Ayurveda which are packed with cardioprotective properties and helps to strength the heart muscles in a natural way. Though herbs take time to show their effects but they try to resolve the ailment from root.
What is Abnormal Heart Rhythm?
Irregular heart beat means when your heart beats too fast, slow or irregular. It is also known as arrhythmia. Heart has valves, nodes and chambers which controls the pumping of blood. So when there is the disruption in function of this system it results in changed pattern of heart beat.
Types of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Tachycardia – Tachycardia means that when heart beat is too fast. Normally heart beats 60-100 times per minutes. Whereas in tachycardia heart beats faster than 100 beats per minutes.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) – Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia. In this case heart beat gets increased up to 100- 200 beats per minute.
Bradycardia – In this case the heart beat is slow which less than 60 beats per minute.
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) – Ventricular fibrillation is the type of irregular rhythm which can stop the beating of heart and may results in the cardiac arrest. It requires immediate doctor’s consultation because it is life threatening.
What can be the Symptoms of Abnormal Heart Rhythm?
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Irregular pulse
- Heart palpitations
- Sweating
- Pale color of skin
Causes of Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Coronary heart diseases
- Use of certain medications like amphetamines (stimulate brain) and beta blockers (reduce high blood pressure) which can cause the irregular heart beat rate
- Heart abnormalities
- High blood pressure
- Imbalance of electrolytes (sodium and potassium) in the blood
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Overweight
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Abnormal Heart Rhythms disease is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Abnormal Heart Rhythms Disease yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other heart related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Abnormal Heart Rhythms Disease is you are having or any other related disease.
Vine Health Approach to Abnormal Heart Rhythms
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