Do you ever feel a strong "heartbeat" in your chest at a moment's notice?
Palpitations are not uncommon for women in their 30s and 40s who spend
their days doing everything they can, whether it is straining at work, housework, childcare, or lack of sleep.
palpitations are not uncommon.
In many cases, it appears as a temporary physical and mental reaction to stress, hormonal imbalance,
or too much caffeine.
However, as we pass it off as "just being busy,"
the mind and body tend to lose sight of when to rest.
Palpitations are also a sign that your body is telling you to "stop for a moment.
Palpitations are not just a physical condition, but an important message from the heart and autonomic nervous system. When you experience palpitations, self-observation can provide great clues to finding the cause and how to deal with them.
First, let's calmly review the following specific checkpoints. This information will be very helpful when you seek medical attention.
Self-observation checklist for palpitations
| (data) item | Specific Confirmation Details |
| pulse rate | Determine how many times your pulse is beating per minute and the number at rest. |
| Pulse regularity | Is the rhythm of the pulse constant, or does it skip or become erratic along the way? |
| Specific Symptoms | Are there any accompanying symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, etc. associated with palpitations? |
| Duration of palpitations | Whether the palpitations last for a few seconds or over several minutes to several hours. |
| Triggers and possible causes | What triggers palpitations, such as after a cup of coffee, when you are under strong stress, or when you suddenly stand up? |
| Pattern of palpitations | Does it "begin and end abruptly" or does it "begin gradually and end gradually?" |
Tips for calming the mind and restoring harmony between mind and body
Whenever you feel your body and mind are out of balance, why not start by taking a deep breath?
As you slowly inhale and exhale, you will find that your shoulders will naturally
relax.
As a digital detox, taking just five minutes away from your smartphone for a moment of
silence can help calm and regulate the autonomic nervous system, which tends to be disrupted.
Our bodies are also sensitive to cold. In particular, being conscious of keeping the deep parts of the body cool and
gently warming the stomach and intestines with warm drinks and food is very important for smooth circulation throughout the body and
maintaining harmony between mind and body. With a little effort in your daily life,
you can feel the warmth from inside your body.
The beating of the heart is closely related to our autonomic nervous system and emotional activity.
It is known that as daily stress accumulates, the heart's rhythm can easily become disrupted.
However, by consciously making time for calm and relaxation, that rhythm can often be
calmed down naturally. Palpitations are not only a sign of illness
, but also an important message to review the balance between the mind and body and to
lead them to a healthier state.
This awareness may be a valuable opportunity for you to deal with daily busyness, stress, and fatigue and
lead a more fulfilling life.
Listening to and gently caring for your mind and body is the first step toward a healthy life.