how to control pulse rate - #21595
I am really confused about how to control pulse rate, cause I've been dealing with this weird thing where my heart races for no reason! Last week, I was just sitting on my couch watching TV, and outta nowhere my pulse shot up to like 120 bpm! I mean, what even?? I tried taking deep breaths, but it didn’t help much. Doctors say it’s probably stress, but I've been trying to chill. I went for a run yesterday, thought maybe exercise could help with how to control pulse rate, but then after I cooled down, it still felt fast and erratic. Kinda freaked me out, know what I mean? I read somewhere that hydration can help, but my friends say I’m fine just drinking when I'm thirsty. Shouldn't I be looking into more? Are there specific foods or techniques that help how to control pulse rate? Like, what works best? Also, would meditation really make a difference since it seems to be all about the mind? Just worried it’s something more serious like arrhythmia or whatever. Anyone got tips on how to control pulse rate effectively without medication?
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