How To Cure PVC’s Naturally
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While it is well documented that in most cases PVCs are benign, they are still an uncomfortable nuisance. However if you are like me, you have probably looked all over the web for how to cure PVCs natually, but found very little. Most of the documentation out there only talks about avoiding the “triggers” that cause them, but no one has found a way to stop pvcs from happening.
Well, I am here to tell you that I have basically found a way to cure PVCs naturally by making a few changes to my lifestyle, and I also believe I have stumbled on a big trigger that not many healthcare providers touch on, and one that may have a very positive effect on curing PVCs without medication.
Before I get started though, I need to point out that I am not a doctor and the following information has no medical backing. This is simply my opinion based on information that I have learned through my own research over the years, and what I have found to work for me – and hopefully it will work for you too!
For those that are unaware of what PVCs ( Premature Ventricular Contractions) are, let me start with just a quick description from Wikipedia.
“A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a relatively common event where the heartbeat is initiated by Purkinje fibers in the ventricles rather than by the sinoatrial node, the normal heartbeat initiator. The electrical events of the heart detected by the electrocardiogram (ECG) allow a PVC to be easily distinguished from a normal heart beat. Although a PVC can be a sign of decreased oxygenation to the heart muscle, often PVCs are benign and may even be found in otherwise healthy hearts”
Ok, but what does that really mean? Well, essentially the heart skips a beat and then produces a larger beat following the skipped beat. When this occurs, you get a feeling of a compression or “flip flop” in the center of your chest. Premature Ventricular Contractions are very common, and most people experience them at some point in their life. In my experience, PVCs can occur at any time and can range in intensity. Some times you barely feel them, and other times they are much stronger.
As mentioned, there is a lot of research around them, and studies suggest that unless you have underlying heart disease or experience more than 20,000 PVCs a day (roughly 25% of your daily heart beats, 1 in 4 beats), there is no inherent danger. However, if you have experienced them, you know they are uncomfortable and a little unnerving – even if not dangerous. If you think you have been experiencing PVCs or other heart beat irregularities, it is always best to consult your doctor. A simple ECG can pick up PVCs and other irregular heart beats – which is how I came to realize what I was experiencing…
How I Discovered PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions)
I have always been active, and that is one of the aspects I believe can help cure PVCs, but we will get to how I stopped them in a moment. Growing up I enjoyed skiing, biking, hiking, sports, etc. By the time I was in my 20’s I was a ski bum living in Utah. I skied nearly 100 days a year while bar tending at night. While there was a fair amount of partying that went on with the lifestyle, I was also in great shape, exercising everyday by skiing hard for several hours.
Then in 2008, my wife and I moved back east and I started working for an online retailer. This was a pretty big adjustment as I was now spending 8-9 hours a day behind a desk and only exercising a few hours each week. After a few months of this, I started to experience my first PVCs. However, I did not realize that’s what they were until a few years later, I just thought it was some sort of indigestion.
Then in 2012, my wife and I had plans to flight back out west for a job interview that I had. The night before we left, I had a little too much alcohol and was slightly hung over for the flight (oops!). I also started the day with, what was my favorite drink at the time, a RedBull (full of sugar and caffeine). I was also under a fair amount of stress, as I really wanted the job. While in the airplane, 40,000 feet up, I started experiencing rapid PVCs. They seemed almost constant, but were probably more like 1 or 2 a minute. I was terrified. Here I was, in an airplane miles above the ground, and I thought I was about to die. However, I tried to remain calm and decided not to tell the flight attendant (or my wife). The last thing I wanted was an emergency landing.
When we landed, I told my wife and she was worried. After a little while, I called the ER and they urged me to come in, which I did. They admitted me immediately, and proceeded to hook me up to an ECG. As soon as they did that, they identified the PVCs and hooked me up to an IV. After the first bag was emptied, my PVCs stopped – what a relief that was!
What Causes PVCs?
It seems that most articles and documentation you read suggest that the following are known causes or triggers of Premature Ventricular Contractions.
- Dehydration
- Stress/Anxiety
- Alcohol (red wine especially)
- Caffeine
- Chocolate (seriously?!)
- Underlying heart/health conditions
In my personal experience, though I do not have any known underlying heart/health issues, these all add up and can cause PVCs. However, if you read other’s experiences with PVCs throughout the web, you will also hear a lot about sedentary lifestyles, and posture issues also seeming to cause them. In fact, I have read countless articles and comments from articles that led me to reconsider sedentary/posture issues as one of the main causes, and as a result, I believe, has led me to how I cured my PVCs naturally, without medication.
How To Cure PVCs Naturally
Ok, enough babble. Let’s get to what you came here for. Please understand that, again, these are my own opinions and I have no medical background nor have I consulted any medical professional. I also believe that my cure is part of a more natural, holistic approach and there may be other aspects that have also played a role. However, I do believe that the following will be enough to hopefully reduce if not cure PVCs. I have read that prescriptions like Beta blockers, etc., can help alleviate them as well, but I wanted to avoid any kind of prescriptions and cure pvcs naturally – and overall I think my approach is much more affordable 🙂
1. Healthy Heart
While we do not always get to eat the best foods to help protect our heart, there are other things we can do to help offset the things we eat. Though you can not replace diet and exercise, taking certain supplements like Fish Oil has been scientifically proven to help maintain a healthy heart. It seems only natural that, like anything else, the healthier your heart is the better it functions. About 18 months ago, I started a daily regiment of Nordic Natural’s Ultimate Omega. I chose this product as it was clearly the highest regarded fish oil supplement on the market – do the research, I think you will find the same.
As you can see in the Supplement Facts I get a healthy dose of both Eicosapentoenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). While I take the suggested serving size of just two capsules a day, Nordic Naturals does recommend taking 4 capsules for optimal health. As a side benefit, omega 3 is known to help with overall wellness, eye and skin health, and can help relieve depression and anxiety. Also, I have read a lot of comments on other types of fish oil and many complain of a “fishy” after taste. I have never experienced anything like that with these, and they even come in lemon flavor to further eliminate any chance of an after taste. I buy mine on Amazon mainly for the speed of shipment. Having a healthy heart is essential, and I believe can contribute helping cure PVCs.
2. Current Posture
If you are like most, you probably have a job that restricts your movement. Working at a desk 8, 9, 10+ hours a day is not really all that good for our bodies. We begin to hunch over and do not get up and move around as much as we should. Many who suffer from PVCs indicate that they started when they begin working a desk job, I know that is how it seemed to happen for me. Many even say that now when then bend over or get down on all fours, they really experience them.
Based on this information, and my personal experience, I believe you need to work on pulling your shoulders back and expanding your chest cavity. When I first came to this realization, I decided to buy a shoulder brace that would help pull my shoulders back. This worked pretty well, but when I consulted my chiropractor, he recommended that I not do that as the body needs to make those adjustments on its own for the lasting benefit.
So, I started using a foam roller on my back. I simply lay on the floor with the roller across the back
of my shoulder blades, lift my butt off the ground, and push back so the foam roller rolls from the tops of my shoulder blades down to the upper part of my lower back. I slowly go back and forth a few times. I can really feel my spine aligning and my whole chest pulling back and opening up. Breathing is important with this, and I exhale as I roll down my spine.
I typically do this 2-4 times a day and now this exercise creates some reliving back cracks as well – just like at the chiropractor. Also, since I started this, I have not been back to my chiropractor as my existing neck and shoulder pain (topic for another time) has completely gone away. I also believe this has been one of the main ways to cure PVCs for me.
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3. Future Posture
In addition to using a foam roller to correct your current posture, more and more people (myself included), are moving to a stand up desk. Making the decision to use a stand up desk is definitely one I recommend, however make sure you either get one on that can go up and down, or one that comes with a stool. It can be hard at first to stand on your feet all day, and quite frankly, standing on your feet all day is not that good for you either. While there are a lot of choices out there, and they range greatly in price, I prefer this option from as it is adjustable, and easily adjusts from sit down to stand up and vise versa giving you the option to change positions throughout the day.
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4. Hydration
Most people are dehydrated. In fact, chronic dehydration is a real problem with our culture, and it is very important to drink plenty of water. As a rule, you should drink half of your body weight each day in ounces. For instance, I weigh 190lbs, so I try to consume 95oz of water each day. Drinking enough water each day can have a profound effect on reducing and curing PVCs, as well as your overall health. I have also read, and found to be true, that adding electrolytes can really help. However, do not add them through sugary sports drinks as sugar is also known to cause Premature Ventricular Contractions. Instead, consider adding electrolytes to your regular daily water routine. The brand Nuun makes a great line of tablets you can add to increase you electrolyte intake. Again, you can get these on Amazon and they offer a wide range of flavor options to make it that much easier to drink. Click here to view Nuun products on Amazon .
5. Other Considerations
Lastly, be sure to limit caffeine and alcohol intake. I consume 2 cups of coffee each morning and 2-4 alcoholic drinks a day – some may say that is too much, but we all have our vices 😉 . I do not drink soda, I don’t smoke, and I try to avoid any additional sugary treats like candy, chocolate, etc., but there are always exceptions. Be sure and get regular exercise including 30+ minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week, and quality sleep…
Personally, I try to ride my bike 40-50 miles a week, and do various daily strength training exercises like push ups, sit ups, etc., and I consider myself in good physical shape. I still experience PVCs on occasion, but they are far less as frequent and less intense as before – something I can certainly live!
I would love to hear from you and what you have found to work, or not work when trying to reduce and cure PVCs. Please consider commenting below and let me know what you think. Comments will not only help me further understand PVCs, but also others who visit this site.
Good luck 🙂
(Have questions, or want to get in touch with me outside of the comments section? Feel free to email me at curepvcs@gmail.com)
I’ve had PVC’s since I was a kid and now at the age of 62,I still struggle occasionally to control them. Even being a Health Coach does not preclude me form the stress that can certainly cause many PVC’s. Many of the factors that have been mentioned are real triggers. As much as we don’t think we are stressed, that is the case many times. We live very fast lives and sometimes we get into that rut where the stressors are not even recognized.
I was prescribed Atenolol (Beta Blocker) years ago and then switched over to Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker) about 15 years ago. “Normally” it works well unless I screw up and not eat well or have an abundance of stress.
What specifically has helped me is: good quality fish oil ( I prefer Nordic), Magnesium and balanced potassium, Co-Q10 (or better form called Ubiquinol), L-Carnitine, L-Arginine, Taurine, Glutathione, Lots of clean filtered water (dehydration is a big no-no), zero alcohol (was a huge trigger for me), Decaf coffee only (I love Kicking Horse decaf that is organic and Swiss water processed), and if it gets really bad, I do keep a very low dose of Xanax with me that usually does the trick! Yes, sometimes we have to resort to pharmaceuticals! haha
We eat as much organic food as possible and our diet includes good beef and other good sources of protein. I’m not against a vegan diet because it can work for some but many struggle severely due to the lack of getting enough Vitamin B and the better proteins the body needs to protect the immune system. I recommend a Mediterranean style diet and keep out all the MSG’s, food coloring, fried, simple carbs (not complex), and eat low glycemic fruits and veggies.
One other factor I implore people to check is their hormones! I cannot stress how bad that that can cause PVC’s and you may think it’s other factors. Case in point; we had covid late august this year. A couple weeks ago I noticed my heat rate was way higher after exercise. Then the other symptoms starting creeping in. Hyperthyroidism was the diagnosis and now I’m getting tons of PVC’s and and occasional Afib until I can get my hormones back to normal. So, back to my point, you can have some hormonal issues (Male or Female) that could be causing some of your PVC’s. Doc said she “suspects” this is a long haul covid issues since it attacks the immune system and can wreak havoc on the thyroid. I run many of my own blood test and back in April 2022, the numbers look perfect.
My future will more than likely include an ablation as the risk is more than likely worth the outcome. I highly recommend that you find the best cardiologist/electrophysiologist you can find as they can give you the best reassurance as to what may be causing your symptoms.
Best success in your endeavors to keep your heart healthy.
Lou
Coachlou@Satorihealthcoaching.com
Thanks, Lou! That’s all great info you have mentioned here! I also just found Heart Calm by Vital Biologics and that is working incredibly well so far! Thanks again, and keep us posted!
My first episode that I remember was about 20 years ago. Thought my heart was going to just quit because I had never heard of PVC’ or PAC’s. My Dr. said you’re young and everyone’s heart “skips” a beat every now and then. That helped a little at the time, I was young and extremely healthy. (Just got out of 10 years in the Army, so physical training everyday) Fast forward 20 years. I’m 56 years now, been divorced twice, my kids have grown and moved on and I just made a life changing move 5 years ago. Had a severe Anxiety attack 2 years ago and the PVC’s started. They’ve come and gone since and this last episode has been kind of a doozy. As you all know, if you’re reading this, it can be quite debilitating. And I’m sure most of you have either been or thought of going to the ER for it. Yes, it can be that bad. They did the full rundown, ECG, chest xrays, every blood test available and even did a heart enzyme test. Everything was perfect. I walked out feeling a little better and tried to convince myself that it’s just PVC’s and they technically are NOT dangerous, but that doesn’t always work when your laying in bed at night and all you can think about is what the hell your heart is doing. I agree with all of the posts here. Healthy eating, exercise, healthy weight all seem to play a role. (I have gained about 20 pounds since the COVID thing started, which is another big stress factor) Losing weight now and will definitely try the magnesium. Just thought I’d share all this so you know that you are NOT alone. Hang in there! We’ll all get through this. Thanks for starting this thread!!! Good luck each and everyone!
Thanks for sharing! I just posted an update about about magnesium. I definitely recommend giving it a try. https://www.howtocurepvcs.com/pvcs-magnesium-deficiencies/ Good luck and keep us posted!
Hello, I had SVT and had an ablation done many years ago, that did help with the SVT. Just a week ago today the PVC started. My doctor says not to worry, she suggested I take more of my beta blocker and so I have doesn’t seem to help much. She ordered blood test to be done to check my potassium, magnesium, thyroid levels.
These PVC’s are so scary, I just want them to stop. Reading everyone’s comment helps, knowing that am not the only one that has PVC’s.
I read that taking CoQ10 could help do you know anything about that?
How fast does Omega work when a person has PVC’s.
Thanks for sharing! Omega can take some time, but it’s a great supplement overall with many benefits. Check out my new post on magnesium, https://www.howtocurepvcs.com/pvcs-magnesium-deficiencies/ I definitely recommend giving that a try as you may see results sooner. Good luck and keep us posted!
I am glad I ran across this site. I was in the ER for 10 hours with AFIB about three years ago (53 now). They finally got me in rhythm. I have not had AFIB since them but over the last three years the PVC’s have come about and gotten worse at times. Now they only come into to play when I exercise or get over 100 bpm. I lift weights, walk 3-5 miles a day, ride the bike etc… When I was turn fifty I was overweight, high bp, stressed out, drank to much, had a bad diet (high Cholesterol) I was the AFIB monster ready to happen and it did. In six months I lost 60 pounds and completely changed my diet, exercises, WATER, no caffeine (decaff), no booze. Since COVID, I gained a little weight back by not nearly as close. What gets me is trying to exercise. This is when the PVC’s start. Doctor said I have a healthy heard and to ignore them. Phhh…. It is all in my head. I will try taking Omega 3 to see it that helps. I did find sleeping on my right side or back reduces AFIB or PVC (heart is on the left sidish). Any ideas about PVC’s starting up when exercising or getting excided?
Thanks for sharing, Chris! I have had PVCs too when exercising and some times they would lead to SVTs (rapid heart rate) for about 2 minutes. Check out this new post I published on magnesium deficiencies, https://www.howtocurepvcs.com/pvcs-magnesium-deficiencies/, and maybe give that a try. Seems to have been a game changer for me! Good luck and keep us posted.
Thank you for this info. I had a catheter ablation a month ago that seems to have cured my afíb but still experience PVCs. The doc says they are harmless but it is still quite disheartening (no pun intended). I will try your recommendations because they seem very logical and aren’t like the norm of western medicine to throw a pill at the symptom instead of getting to the cause. Thanks again for taking the time to pass on this information.
I have been dealing with PVCs. I now have figured out that it is anxiety that brings them on. I have a terrible time with anxiety. I will not take any meds bc they have horrible side effects. I was driving along one day and someone pulled out in front of me and I barely had enough time to swerve to miss them and then swerve again to miss going up a hill or into a ditch! I jumped out of my car and the guy behind the person who pulled out in front of me said his heart was in his mouth and he wanted to know if I was ok. I was so angry that someone would do such a thing but I felt strong and my heart was beating normally. So fear or that kind of stress to maneuver my car to avoid the car that pulled out in front of me was a different emotion than anxiety. I had no PVCs. I was amazed at how strong I felt and how good I felt. Totally different from when I get the PVCs. I’m going to add more water, Omegas, walk more and work on quelling the anxiety. Thank you so much for the information. I found it to be very helpful. Additionally it helps to know that others have suffered the same issues with PVCs. Thank you so much!
Hi, I developed PVCs after recovering from a mild case of Covid-19. Another side-effect from Covid-19 was having a difficult time gaining weight (never a problem for me prior to Covid-19). I’m thinking the virus disrupted my gut microbiome and that has caused my PVCs…but that’s just a guess on my part from my research.
I’m curious about posture as I too have a desk job and poor posture as a result. Have you found any physiological/anatomical reason why improving posture effects PVCs in a positive way? That sounds like a good research grant waiting to happen.
Thanks
I have had pvcs for about 45 years. Had one ablation that helped, but cannot have another one on a second rogue area due to location near Hiss bundle. I was having over 10,000 pvcs a day.
Serendipitously, it seems that they have essentially disappeared when I began talking the following:
Cialis
L-arginine
D-ribose
L-carnitine
L-citrulline
I believe these all affect the NO levels and the blood-carrying elements such as veins, capillaries, and so forth. I probably have a couple of hundred pvcs a day now. Sooo much better!
Hoping this information could help someone. These are inexpensive to try. If it works, you will be very happy you spent the few dollars!
Would be interesting to see if taking these things are helpful to anyone else. Please post one way or the other.
Hello, I’m a 39 year old male and I started to experience these PVC’s a week ago over the weekend I was getting them every 5 minutes and got scared so went to the ER. Doctor’s ran EKG’s, X-ray’s and CT scans on me and all came back normal and said I have a healthy heart as I play basketball with the young guys 4 days a week 4 hours a day and they came to the conclusion that I developed PVC and sometimes I have an extra heart beat to my normal heart beat. Scared the heck out of me as I thought my heart was going into cardiac arrest when it was happening. I have done some research over the net and seen many people say magnesium supplements help out a lot so as of yesterday I have been taking 250mg. Just happy to see I’m not alone with this, Yes it is scary and random but hopefully everyone can find some sort of way to stop them for good. I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow to ask him a few questions regarding exercising and the random extra heart beats because after i started getting them I have been inactive besides work and I’m a pencil pusher so need a lil movement after sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day. Thanks for creating this thread and again to anyone going through this I pray for you to beat them for good!.
i really do not know what is going on with my heart i have worn a heart machine but waiting results, what ever it is thats going on it makes my face feel fizzy and very light headed i felt like i was going to pass out, one thing though is if i start to eat any thing what ever it is going on it stopes straight away ???? regards david
Keep us posted on your results, and good luck with everything!
I’m 71 years old. I have early morning palpitations which wake me up 2-4 times a night. I only notice them in the early am (2-4 am) Holter Monitor showed skipped beats. ECG showed 3 of 4 heart valves (not the aortic one) showed slight to minor regurgitation. Since the ECG was during the day, I probably have them during the day also but I don’t notice them. Are these also known as PVCs?
I have a very healthy organic non-GMO, etc. diet, exercise regularly, take supplements recommended by my nutritionist including Magnesium and Omegas. I don’t drink coffee, only noncaffeinated tea occasionally, I stopped 100% cacao small bites recently (no change in palpitations). The only alcohol I consume is in the homeopathic remedies when I need to detoxify from environmental issues (businesses spraying non-natural cleaners, perfumes, pesticides). I see a chiropractor once or twice a month for subluxations. I have a worry gene which is hyperactive. I try to control my stress.
I’m scheduled next with a sleep expert to determine which kind of sleep test I may need – at-home or in-person. I hope it’s at-home because I doubt I can sleep at all in a clinic. Just wondering if I’m talking about PVCs and if others mainly feel the vibrations/palpitations whatever only at night. Thank you for your personal advice as well as a connection with others.
Check with your doctor and see if they can tell you if they are PVCs and if they are benign or not. Sounds like it could be, but they should be able to give you a good answer following those tests. Keep us posted and good luck!
I have 11% PVC… 12,000 extra beats/24 hours. I notice them more when lying down on my left side at night. I’m thin and the heart settles back on the left side when I lie down. I can sleep easily on my right side. I’m starting to do “tapping” and “breathing” exercises with the Chinese fellow on video which is also located on this page (1) How do you get rid of PVCs of the heart – Search (bing.com).
He claims the PVCs might disappear in 3 weeks if you practice this twice a day. It’s suppose to help synchronize the heart; sure hope he’s right. Has anyone else tried this method? Did it work?
Hi, I have had pvc’s off and on for a few years. After a miscarriage, they came back and are quite bad. I notice mine seem to be hormone related. I get them when I have my period and they get worse when I ovulate. I’ve been taking lots of magnesium and trying to stay hydrated. I am on my feet all day for work, so I feel my posture is pretty good. I have had to get on medication for anxiety due to the pvc’s. Mine have gone from the flip flop below my chest to in my chest now. I’ll have to try the fish oil.
THank-you for this article. SImple suggestions, but I found that the staighten with shoulders back helps. I check my heart rhythym regularly with the Kardia App. Have you seen the documentation on the study done by George Eby and William Halcomb? They used Taurine and L-Arginine to resolve PVC’s. Very interesting data and easy to find on the web.
Thank you for this article just finished purchasing all the recommendations including magnesium. I really hope it helps they are consuming me as they are every few beats now. Was hospitalized for two days now on a 2 week monitor. Praying for all of us.
Thankful for all you have added to my research on my PVC’s. Helps to read everyone’s stories. I have had them on and off for many years, than about a year ago they became constant (feels that way to me), did the halter and they only happen according to the data 2% of the time. I’m on SLO-Mag which after 3 weeks of taking it, significantly reduced them, so much so I made sure my adult aged kids are on it. I’m gonna try the additional stuff you have put on here, posture — electrolytes — more exercise, and see if it helps more. I have no symptoms of dizziness or anything else, just that flutter feeling that drives me crazy.
Hello, I want natural cure for PVC. Please help me. Thanks.
Hi, a dietician friend turned me on to your website. I’ve experienced PVCs since I was in my early 20’s. I had them very seldom back then but they started to increase after I had my hysterectomy when I was in my late 40s, but still not that bad. About 5 years ago they really started to pick up, as did my GERD. I went through about 4 cardiologists who all said “it’s normal, quit worrying” before I ended up in the ER one night because of the frequency (I panicked). They weren’t “normal” for me and I didn’t like how the docs basically dismissed me. While in the ER, the wonderful ER doc there put me with another caridologist who I’m still using and really like. I’ve worn Holters, had every scan and test and the definitive diagnosis is PVC’s. My doc assures me my heart is healthy, but that for whatever unknown reason, this is what I’m dealing with. It still does little to ease my anxiety when I do have active episodes. I believe mine are related to my GERD and hiatal hernia which can increase pressure on the diaphram affecting the heart. I’m about 30lbs heavier than I should be, so I’m trying to get some weight off, exercise more and watch my sugar intake (not always very successful there!). Thanks for your info. Will try adding the fish oil. I do have a stand up desk, but need to use it more. I’m also interested in trying Hawthorn, as I have been studying herbs. Just not sure if will interact with my Atenolol.
Thanks for the comment, Beth! I am sorry to hear about the uptick in PVCs. Another thing you might try are electrolytes and Calm (https://amzn.to/2SFG20C) as it has magnesium in it which is known to also help. The Calm might also help with anxiety – though having had anxiety I think B vitamins and fish oil can really make a difference as can CBD. Good luck and keep us posted!
Hawthorn Heart by Planetary Herbals can help a lot along with Magnesium Taurate by Vitacost.
Love what you are saying.
I am 69 and suddenly found i have about 15% pvcs. Heart problems in the family so i am worried.
Do not want to have ablation, trying to figure things out how to deal with it naturally.
Your ideas very helpful. Thank you.
Hi Eva, good luck and keep me posted!
I have had pvc’s for over 24 years. They have been MURDER on my psych. They cause more anxiety when they happen. Praying helps. Been to 4 cardiologists. One said to Golf more. Another said “you had these before and now you got them again”. Well that’s a fine howdy dooty to tell someone. All have done the routine tests (echo, ekgs, ultra sounds, holters, blood work, blah blah blah. Getting tired of these so called DOCTORS. Refreashing to hear someone (anyone) talk about natural cures. I will try the omega and the alignment. Thank you.
Hi Robert! Sorry to hear about your PVCs! I have found that regular cardio exercise a electrolytes really help (https://amzn.to/33CgIeD) too! Good luck and keep me posted!
Hello I’m Lori. I’ve been dealing with PVC. It’s so scary for me. Every time I feel anything, fluttering, skipped beats, rapid heartbeat I panic. I feel like I’m fixing to die. It tantrums with my life alot. I don’t know of anyone that goes through it and it makes it hard when you dont have anyone to talk to about it. I’m so glad I found this article. I will definitely try these tips.
Good luck, Lori! Please keep me posted!
Interesting Post! thanks!
One article I read said that MSG can cause the PVC ‘s. Just wanted to pass that on.
Thanks for sharing! I recently found out I have PVC..I will definitely start eating right and start taking the mag and omega..hydration and proper posture…
I recently had a significant increase in the number of PVCs . I saw a holistic physician who said it’s often a sign of weak adrenal’s, which weaken following periods of prolonged stress – which was true in my case. I began supplementing with bovine adrenal and liver which also contain B vitamins. This did help significantly. However, I agree that hydration and exercise are also essential, along with good relaxation training – aka yoga.
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for the comments. I agree with everything you said. I have had PVCs for years now and they come and go. I have had all of the tests you can have and found out I have left bundle branch block also. I am on magnesium, have a roller and stand for a living. I don’t find enough time for an outlet though and that is a problem. Mine revved up last week and are relentless now. Hard to stop them in their tracks! Thanks Jordi
Hi I was just told I have Pvcs…I have been under a lot of stress (buying a home) my caffeine is on a cup of coffee a day, maybe a soda later. I haven’t tried the fish oil. My Pvcs are scary they make me feel drained and dizzy. When it happens I feel an urge of anxiety. I’ve read your steps. I will apply them! Thanks!
Hi Shane, So sorry to hear about the recent PVC’s. Stress is definitely a culprit and I know the feeling of being drained after them. If you are not doing so already, definitely work 45+ minutes of cardio a few times a week (if OK with your doctor). This will help not only lower your stress, but I have found it really helpful in reducing/elimiating PVCs naturally. Good luck, and keep us posted!
Hi, we recently found out that my son who is seven years old has PVCs 48 percent of a 24 hour period. We did a Holter reading twice and they were the same. We just got back from seeing a EP at the mayo and he recommended we start with a beta blocker. We were set up for an ablation but bc my son has NO signs or symptoms of heart problems he recommended that we wait and monitor. I am looking into everything I can to reduce these PVCs. Is there any suggestions or feedback? We eat healthy. Is sugar a cause? Thank you!!! I feel so helpless
Hi Katy, I am sorry to hear about your son… I am sure that is very scary! At 7 years old, I am not sure what to suggest to try, but eating healthy is always a good idea. You could ask your doctor about magnesium as that can help too. I would recommend electrolytes, as mentioned above but at 7 I doubt poor posture posture and inactivity is much of an issue. Oh, you might also try a children’s multi vitamin that contains fish oil/omega 3 like Smarty Pants. Omega’s can help with cardio vascular health 🙂 Good luck, and keep me posted. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the tips! I’m only 21 years old and I recently was told I have a PVC every 4 beats 🙁 I feel I am far to young for meds or extensive treatment so I am going to be trying everything you’ve put on here! I feel my weight is the main cause that and an unhealthy lifestyle. So I am cleaning up my diet by a lot and starting to be more active! I am sure they will go away once I improve my overall health and use some of these tips to help 🙂
Hi Anne, I’m sorry you deal with this as well! It sounds like you are making good decisions to help alleviate them and I wish you the best of luck! Please keep me posted on how it goes. Thanks!
I am 65 years old and was diagnosed with Afib 2 years ago. Along with the Afib came Pvc’s. I just had my ablation 2 weeks ago and I am in Normal sinus rhythm now . I still get Pvc’s. I am learning thru this 2 year journey that the most important thing to work on is relaxing your mind. As long as you eat healthy, get moderate exercise and a decent amount of sleep you will be fine. There are no magic cures for these annoying things. The mind (brain) control the electrical activity in the heart. By controlling your worry and anxiety, your heart will calm down and start to heal itself. Like anything you do in life, it takes practise and determination. Never give up. I pray a lot. If you meditate , meditate a lot. Whatever it takes do not let worry or anxiety take hold in your mind. The more you practise this , the better you will feel .
Hi Don, Thanks for the comment! You very right about that. I do think stress and anxiety both contribute to PVC’s. Breathing exercises can be a great way to calm your mind and relieve stress and anxiety and thus reduce PVCs. Thanks again, and best of luck!
I am so glad I found this site. I like the rest of you have PVC’s. I have also been diagnosed with panic disorder. But I think I panic because of the PVC’s. I am on atenolol and it was helping. Now it seems not to be. I am going to try both the fish oil and the magnesium and get a roller. And also like Don said I am trying my best to not worry about them. Thanks again and any other tips you have please email them to me!!
Hi Michele, I am sorry to hear about your panic disorder, that’s no fun. Regarding PVCs, I also highly recommend staying hydrated and take electrolytes regularly to help with water absorption . I like Nuun brand (https://amzn.to/33CgIeD), but there are many different options out there. Good luck and keep me posted!
That was likely magnesium in the IV bag. It does wonders in treating heart arrhythmias and PVCs.
hi peter
wow, many of the actions that i knew in my heart (no pun intended) were triggers you hit on like the pressure on the heart. sleeping on my side compressing my shoulders – then pvcs (so i am going to try the roller!)
i am post ablation for afib 4 months and didnt have pvcs then had them then didnt now have them again. what a nightmare. what is weird that i had intermittent afibs (minor) in the post ablation period then all of a sudden 5 months later they stopped THEN the pvcs restarted.
any ideas i would be grateful. and thank you for doing this site to help us.
i feel a buzzing sensation in my chest left side only…comes and goes ? and the cardio Dr. said I have a good echo test…
So what is it ?
Hi Peter, I am not sure what that is, you should definitely consult your Dr. and maybe ask for a stress test…
Thanks for the useful info.
I’ve had these buggers for 29 years and feel like it’s consuming me! A year ago my dr put me on 500mg of magnesium, that quit working so I did some research and now doing 1000mg a day. Yes, side effects! But up until last week I’ve had absolutely none! Now all of a sudden they are back with a vengeance! I can’t take fish oil due to reflux and the one time I did it about killed me! I’ve been doing cardio at the gym and I do have a couple deinks but I’ve not had red meat, caffeine or anything like that in 20 years. Any other diggers? Thank you.
Hi Zoe, I am sorry to hear about your PVCs, they definitely stink! I have heard that magnesium can help, but have not tried that (probably will should mine return). Depending on your fish oil restrictions, there are other ways to get Omega 3’s (https://draxe.com/omega-3-foods/). I am not a doctor, so please consult yours prior to making any health changes, but if you can work omegas into your diet, it could help. It sounds strange, but I really believe posture plays a role too. Have you tried a foam roller or visiting a chiropractor regularly? Lastly, make sure and drink plenty of water – a good goal is half your body weight (ie. 200 lbs = 100oz water).
Good luck and keep us posted!
Very, very informative and helpful. I will try all this. Thank you!
Good luck, Julie! Keep us posted 🙂
This blog was… how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I’ve found something which helped
me. Kudos!
Without a doubt the best info I have read on PVC’s.
I have been experiencing them for the last few years and they are terrifying! I also agree with you about intensity. Sometime I barely feel it and other times it is as if someone turned my internal powere source off and back on extremely quickly. Mine occur when in a sedentary state. I think I have only felt one less then 10 times while standing or moving around. Mine like to hit right when I decide to sit down st the end of the day. They are at their worst at night. I have had countless nights of no sleep i have been to the ER 4 times in less then a year, 6 or more EKG’S, worn a Holter monitor etc. All come back to PVC’s. My cardiologist experiences them as well so knows first hand how scary they are. I keep a Beta Blocker on hand to use if needed but have chose not to. I have been religous about taking Magnesium. Vit D, a B complex amd also Ashwaganda. I also use an oral CBD oil. All help immensely. My triggers #1 Stress, #2 Hormone changes(peri/menopause #3 Sugar and am trying to nail down all triggers but know those play a huge roll. I thought I was crazy about posture but think you are spot on! I will be getting the roller. I need to get more regular about taking Omegas. I am Vegan and have found one I love but is $50….been unemployed since covid so I have only done two 30 day supplies with several weeks without. I will buy more tomorrow. Sorry I babbled on but was so happy to find this. Thank you!
My name is Deborah and Thank you! I’m Sure join to try this! My PVC’s are really bad! They have me on Atenol and I Too hate taking meds!! They want to do an ablation But I don’t want them burning near my heart!! I get on treadmill 20 minutes and ride cycle 20-25 mins at the gym about 3 days a week. I’ve been drinking more water and trying to eat better as well☺ I’m glad I came across your article to apply to my life. My email is deborahb174@gmail com. Please let me know if you cone up with anymore PVC tips. Again Thanks.
Hi Deborah, Thanks for the comment, and I am sorry to hear about your PVCs. It sounds like you are on the right track with trying to eliminate them. Have you tried incorporating Omega 3s? Also, I would try a foam roller on your upper back, if you haven’t already (3-4x a week).
A good goal for daily water consumption is 1/2 your body weight in oz. (ie. 200lbs = 100 oz. of water).
Good luck, and keep us posted!
Are you low in electrolytes? (cause? of pvcs) There are so many products for electrolytes out there, I want one that isn’t sugary or with added vitimins. Are these the ones to take? My husband is being tested so IN CASE low electrolytes is the problem for his PVCs, then we can get it fixed. If not…back to square one. 🙁
INGREDIENTS: WATER, DEXTROSE, LESS THAN 1% OF: POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM
CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, ZINC GLUCONATE, SODIUM ACID SULFATE.
p.s. I’ve read fish oil can cause him problems as he has reflux. Is there a fish oil that doesn’t do this?
Thanks all.