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Natural ways to deal with irregular heartbeat

These healthy lifestyle modifications can improve your cardiovascular health and help you deal with arrhythmia.

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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated : August 6, 2018 1:20 PM IST

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If your heart beats too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm it is known as an irregular heartbeat. The most common type of arrhythmia is premature or extra beats which are a fluttering in the chest or a feeling of a skipped heartbeat. Here, are the types of arrhythmias.

  • Slow heartbeat: Bradycardia
  • Fast heartbeat: Tachycardia
  • Irregular heartbeat: flutter or fibrillation
  • Early heartbeat: premature contraction

The symptoms may vary on depending the type of arrhythmia you have. Factors like stress, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, excessive coffee consumption and so on can take a toll on your heart health and hamper your quality of life.. Also, the treatment may vary based on the type of arrhythmia you have. But, you can also make few lifestyle alterations to tackle it.

Stay healthy and hearty by following these guidelines

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  • Inculcate healthy eating habits: One should eat anti-inflammatory foods which are loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients. To manage your cholesterol levels, eat healthy fats. Include fruits and veggies in your diet. You should up your intake of legumes and beans.
  • Exercise daily: To keep your heart healthy, make sure that you take up some physical activity. If you are already suffering from arrhythmia, talk to your expert about which exercise you can do.
  • Cut down on alcohol and smoking which can affect your cardiovascular health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight and eliminate stress by doing yoga or meditation. Talk to your trainer and ask him about the yogasanas you should opt for.
  • Avoid eating spicy, oily and fatty foodstuffs to maintain a good cardiovascular health.

The take-home message: Go for regular check-ups and follow-ups to keep heart issues at bay. Don't self-medicate or use over-the-counter-products as it can be harmful for your health.

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