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Fast Heartbeat: When to Worry, Warning Signs, and Expert Advice

Everyone's Heart Rate is Different

Resting heart rates typically range from 60 to 90 beats per minute, but natural variations are common and often harmless. Consult your doctor if you notice a significant change in your heart rate.

Warning Signs That Demand Attention

Seek medical help promptly if you experience fatigue, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, or excessive sweating alongside a rapid heartbeat.

Exercise: Always a Smart Recommendation

Your doctor will likely encourage regular activity, like 30 minutes of brisk walking daily at a comfortable pace. Research shows physical exercise effectively lowers heart rate, though it may take several months to notice results.

Stress, Anxiety, and Tachycardia

Anxiety or stress can trigger tachycardia, a temporary acceleration of your heart rate. Exercise helps manage stress, and homeopathy offers relief: dissolve 3 granules of Aconite 9 CH under the tongue during an anxiety attack.

Advice courtesy of Pascale Joubert, MD, cardiologist and homeopath.