Does turmeric help atrial fibrillation?
Does Turmeric Help Atrial Fibrillation? Turmeric is a perennial flowering plant that is native to southern Asia and is a member of the ginger family. Its roots (rhizomes) are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. In Eastern medicine traditions, turmeric has been valued for its medicinal properties for centuries. Here in the West, it is […]
Atrial Fibrillation: Things to Avoid Eating and Drinking with Arrhythmia
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) that has numerous contributing risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Each of these conditions can be significantly impacted by lifestyle modifications. A healthy lifestyle has direct and indirect benefits on atrial fibrillation. The vitamins and minerals found in fruits, […]
How to Reverse Atrial Fibrillation Naturally
The heart normally beats in a coordinated, regular rhythm. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes the upper and lower chambers of the heart to beat chaotically and out of sync with each other. It is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and often requires medications or procedures for treatment. Many people with AFib are interested in […]
Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: Risks and Benefits
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects more than 3 million Americans and is the most common abnormal heart rhythm. AFib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, death and can significantly impact the quality of life. In addition to treating the abnormal heart rhythm, treatment of atrial fibrillation involves stroke prevention. After atrial fibrillation is diagnosed the […]
Can Losing Weight Stop Heart Palpitations?
There is an epidemic of obesity in the United States. As of 2018, more than 2 in 5 (42.4%) adults were obese. Obesity doubles the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The epidemic of obesity is projected to worsen over the coming decades. As more people experience weight gain and become obese, we can expect […]
Exercise and AFib: Is It Possible?
Is Exercise Good for AFib? Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and overall heart health. If you have atrial fibrillation, exercise is especially vital. In fact, research shows that regular exercise can help decrease the frequency of atrial fibrillation (AFib) episodes and improve AFib-related symptoms and quality of life. However, a common […]
Best Sleeping Position for Heart Palpitation
Find out the best sleeping position for heart palpitation on this guide. It’s been a long day. You are tired and finally climb into bed, ready for a good night’s sleep. But once again, you notice heart palpitations when lying down. Now you lie awake, worried that the irregular heartbeat when lying down means there […]
What are the challenges that arrhythmia patients can face amid the current pandemic?
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Since the beginning of the pandemic we have experienced many changes to our way of life which have included lockdowns, work from home, school closures and remote learning, social distancing, masks and vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic will come to an end but […]
Can stress cause AFib?
Negative emotions such as anger, stress, anxiety and sadness can trigger atrial fibrillation (AFib). Atrial fibrillation affects over 3 million people in the United States and is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). AFib can cause symptoms of palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and decreased exercise capacity and can have a significant […]