Heart Palpitations ARE a Stomach Issue

[@micheles.2151]

When my stomach is very full and bloated I get PVCs. It's the pressure in my stomach pushing against my diaphragm and irritating my heart. Simple explanation really. I've been told by doctors of course that this is ridiculous. No, no it's not.

[@king83virk]

Pvc in row?

[@doclovestech392]

Check vitamin d levels, let me know

[@king83virk]

@@doclovestech392 Vit d 9 only

[@king83virk]

@@doclovestech392 Vitamin d 9 But taking pills from last 3 months

[@melodyanderson666]

This is me also. I am glad to have found this video.

[@Food4CriticalThought]

I’ve experienced this and NO Dr had any clue whatsoever. I’ve had to go on a KZbin journey for healing.

[@elvispresley2214]

What did you end up doing? Yeah I have had them for a while myself. They suck. Once I have got on magnesium regularly and Potassium it has increased 99%. I will still have the occasional palpitation.

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

That reminds me. To take my mag.cit. today. They suck all the mag out of our water so it's not there any more. Have to take supplements and chew pumpkin seeds to replace what the engineers hath woth!

[@derekstaroba]

Its your spirit energy or chi most likely. Learn to meditate

[@9thebear]

Why on earth do I have to go on KZbin for answers. Doctors in Germany probably worldwide are clueless. I cured this by taking Pregnenolone and it stopped it within 24 hours. I assume it killed the inflammation and through that the rest of my symptoms.

[@suzk1804]

​@@elvispresley2214 Did your heart palpitations decrease after taking the magnesium and potassium?

[@SueFeige]

My mother told this to her doctor and was told there was no relationship between the two systems. This was years ago. Just goes to show doctors don’t know what they don’t know and the patients know their own bodies

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I couldn't agree more. I always say that to my patients.

[@marilynmainwaring9978]

Absolutely. My mom was told the same thing and in turn had increased heart conditions and died without any diagnosis 😭I hope your mom is doing well 🙏❤️

[@brandillysmom]

@@DrVikkiPetersenOne of my son’s pediatricians said that patients and their parents are the experts of how their body runs. He’s the only one out of the myriad of different doctor encounters to explain this. I really appreciated that he said, patients and their parents know their bodies best……

[@MM-qp4pd]

Or maybe the docs do know but don't want to tell you lest they lose out on $$?? Follow the $$$. They don't wanna kill you, just keep you sick cause you are their cash cow.

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

Interesting. I have a heart condition with daily palps. I found that certain foods can trigger the palpitations, the hard to digest food, which I avoid and I don't over eat. The stomach is a large muscle which requires a lot of blood flow for digestion which takes blood flow from the heart = heart works harder. I don't believe palps are stomach related alone, as certain cardiac conditions such as HCM/HCOM can/will cause palpitations.

[@a.k.salazr]

I don’t know how I ended up here but I recently got diagnosed with anxiety to explain my heart palpitations, shortness of breath and vertigo. Seems KZbin knows more about symptoms than my doctors

[@Kikii1love]

Doctors don't want to deal with it until they can make money off of your disease! Sad sad sad

[@jasona.p.455]

You get vertigo too?! Mine was all over the road for no good reason. It's been better lately and perhaps it's making better choices with food, portions and eating time. Cutting down on carbs seems to help too.

[@Travelbug68]

I’m so tired of drs putting everything down to depression and anxiety 🤦‍♀️

[@jennyroodt7588]

So very many possibilities, but I had the same symptoms and it was a B12 deficiency.

[@KaiYahShalom3114]

@@jennyroodt7588mines was vitamin D deficiency that depleted all the vitamins and minerals so i was getting low in all of them. Vit D was throwing me closer to hyperthyroidism slightly high t4 normal low TSH. Slowly getting mg better

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

Heart palpitations can also be caused by low magnesium.

[@JCcreates927]

Low potassium also

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

Ughhh thank you for the reminder ❤️❤️❤️ I keep forgetting to buy it

[@iamthatiam44444]

​@ifyouknowyouknow6964 try magnesium oil, it's a better source. My friend told me 12 drops of oil in water and drink it down. You can do 6 drops twice daily. Magnesium tablets and powder from the chemist are just full of junk and a waste of money in my opinion.

[@hermannschmidt9788]

That's right, I just learned that myself. Also possible is a dysbalance of potassium and magnesium

[@carollynne5943]

Heavy metal toxicity hogs up ur electrolytes, mine was mercury from dental amalgam.

[@whereswendy8544]

Dr. Sanjay Gupta was talking about this in a video that said it was 8 years ago. He called it the gastro-cardio syndrome.

[@lechatel]

I saw that. He mentioned hernia I think. Also that as the stomach was so close to the heart it was rather odd for the establishment to deny that the two could impact each other.

[@dsfv100]

I follow him, he is very knowledgeable

[@CalmVibesVee]

Any bloating brings pressure and can also cause palpitations

[@dharris6989]

He's great.

[@johndez9398]

Roemheld syndrome

[@AlyssaSunshineAngel]

I actually got told by a gastroenterologist that the gut is the great imitator and problems in the gut can cause issues all over the body. I already knew this from my own experiences but this was the first time i heard a doctor acknowledge it.

[@MM-qp4pd]

Hippocrates said all diseases start in the gut. He said a lot of things that docs don't pay attention to.

[@wallywest2360]

First symptom I had with a large kidney stone was cramping and nausea. I thought I had food poisoning.

[@williamli7477]

Your doctor is very good.

[@theeclectic2919]

You are so right! Every time I've had heart palpitations, I've had stomach issues, and every time I've had stomach issues, I've had heart palpitations. 100% cause and effect. This should be obvious to modern medical doctors.

[@michaelcurran1797]

Eat fennel seeds and get relief

[@jasona.p.455]

My diet totally affects this in me too.... And magnesium, potassium.... Hence if I'm dehydrated in the am, it's a problem.

[@jakbak-y6f]

​@@michaelcurran1797❤

[@cindyrasmussen7497]

I’m having the same thing and I knew my stomach issues were connected with my heart. But what do I do? What did you do? Do I go on a low-carb high protein diet. Do I fast for a few days to reset my gut? I’m open to suggestions as I want to figure this out and get a handle on it. Thanks in advance.

[@theeclectic2919]

@@cindyrasmussen7497 Last week, I started taking Betaine (TMG). That fixed everything!

[@wendyfarrowartist]

Yep. I was recently in the ER with palpitations that caused me to faint a little - they were happening at the same time of day, after breakfast. The doctors determined it was not a heart issue which is great so then I had to experiment with switching up the morning routine. It turned out oatmeal for me was the culprit. Stopped eating oatmeal. Palpitations stopped. Simple.

[@canileaveitblank1476]

Always have high protein and low carb for first meal. ❤️🍀

[@blaz3ofglory570]

Makes sense, Cheerios and Quaker Oats were in the news just recently. Steer clear.

[@bitokay147]

Anyone eating oatmeal today should ensure it’s glyphosate free and not in the US lol I have tried several and my espophagus burns I have goiter acid reflux I stopped eating it too and started fasting .

[@bitokay147]

@@blaz3ofglory570yes there was a recall!

[@juanseguin111]

Oatmeal…? Rediculous

[@fredsmodel3n192]

You just explained exactly what I was going through. I had neuropathy and also gastroparsis, basically damage nerves especially the Vagus nerves causing heart palpitations. Went to ER 3x and they told me nothing was wrong with me. What cured me of all of that and neuropathy was a ketogenic lifestyle, low carbs 30g or less daily 14oz of protein, zero sugars and zero chemicals and in 1 year I was completely healed.

[@RedHeadie_88]

After day 3 of doing less than 50 carbs my blood sugar drops too low. If your blood sugar gets below 70, u can slip into a coma and die. Saw someone pass away from that. So I'm scared to do full on keto now. I monitor my glucose like a hawk now. Wish I could do full on keto tho

[@fredsmodel3n192]

@@RedHeadie_88 only if you’re still on medications. Virta Health is a medically supervised program. I’ve been at under 25g of total carbs going on 4 years without any meds and I’ve never crashed. Your body will heal and you will have less episodes of crashing.

[@josephquinto5812]

Proteins are chemicals. Water is a chemical. Your entire body is a mix of hundreds of thousands of different chemicals

[@trishf2184]

OMG my father told me this when I was 12. I got skipping in 7th grade. Dad had it. The palpation ALWAYS signaled a GI problem..took me 30 years to NOT be afraid. BLESS you for coming out with this. It is 100% TRUE!

[@Gramma_Holly]

Not true, see my comment above. I actually had a serious heart problem and two surgeries.

[@chiroylitatoshkandiy8808]

Not palpation, it is palpitation 😊

[@Alice-m7e]

I remember when I went to my doctor, it was a building with one doctor who owned it, one nurse and a receptionist. He actually listened and cared. Oh those were the days.

[@kimlandefeld3005]

I remember those times too. You went when you had to and the nurse and doctor didn’t treat you like you were bothering them.

[@williammdust3432]

I have never been impressed by any doctor

[@AshleySpeaks4U]

My palpitations were 100% my heart, 100% perimenopause. Hormones. Had ALL of these exact symptoms and it was progesterone crashing out. In menopause, ALL GONE. Hormones control SO much!

[@wereachhomestead6348]

What did you do for it as I am in the same position?

[@Lifes_Frosting]

Yes!! I've had hormonal PVCs for over 10 years. My hormones got so out of whack 6 months ago it sent me to the ER with A-Flutter and A-Fib. For 3 months I'd have the same symptoms at exactly the same time of the month. I told my doctors this and they looked at me like I was nuts. I had the menstrual cycle & HRV charts to prove it and they wouldn't even entertain the idea. Instead they prescribed meds, told me I'd have to have a loop recorder implant to monitor my heart long term, educated me on ablation and the Watchman device. Long story short, it's 6 months & several tests and procedures later and my heart is completely healthy. The cardiologist said I "fooled them". I was like, remember the conversation we had and I told you it was hormonal?? Thank God I knew my body well and educated myself, otherwise I may have been sent for unnecessary surgeries on a perfectly healthy heart. That's horrifying to think about.

[@Pubslife]

I had exact same experience. If I had only known it was hormonal. Thankfully symptoms settled down when my hormones did

[@benjaminlusty91]

Eat red meat exclusively and your hormones will be fine

[@MsJayski]

Gut bacteria controls hormones…

[@cynthiahelmich3762]

Was on 2 different bp meds for almost 2yrs…after crying to my doctor that something else is going on and I don’t need the meds, he asked if he could change my meds and try a different kind along with an added statin and antidepressant along with a referral to a therapist for stress. A change in diet as made all the difference! To this day, my doctor does not believe me and is “very concerned” about my heart health. I will be seeking a new doctor and maintaining my new diet as a lifestyle. Feeling great these days all thanks to KZbin and persistence in fixing my gut!

[@n.nicolas2290]

They think where guinea pigs

[@johntran3823]

I am currently going through this. Been to the er 3 time in one month. I keep getting random spikes of blood pressure (13 episodes so far)out of no where with heart palpitations, headaches, ringing in ears, clammy hands etc. I just spent the night at the hospital and had everything examined: chest x ray, heart and kidney ultrasound, ct scan of head, ct scan of lung and everything came back negative. I have a history of stomach problems and believe all my Bp problem is from my stomach because I have constipation, dirrehea, abnormal loose stools, sometimes stomach pain etc. the doctor just put me on 3 types of bp meds. They help but they don’t fix the problem of my spontaneous rise in bp. Can u please share with you did and if ur situation is similar to mine. It’s been two months of hell and im getting very desperate and dont know what to do. Thank you in advance. 🙏

[@biosecurePM]

Spike protein allergy...

[@mariavantiflin]

@@johntran3823I experience the same thing. But I also do Gi mapping and create protocols to heal the gut. So I will be doing this on myself to see what is going on with my gut microbiome to start balancing and healing the gut. If you want help with that, I’d be happy to send you more info.

[@genesisj9349]

@@johntran3823how are you feeling do you still get palpitations i have the same symptoms

[@peterrat100]

Absolutely right. If your stomach is too large or your diet causes it to swell you will get palpitations. This is the voice of experience.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Correct. Thank you for your comment.

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

I started experiencing this after pregnancy and then I started accutane and it made it worse I hate pregnancy because it just changed too much in the body now I’m in this weird place trying to refigure out what I can eat 😩

[@jazminjules4715]

@@ifyouknowyouknow6964 same 3 months postpartum and my health feels out of whack 😢

[@JustcallmeDebbieB]

Palpitations on their own are not a problem....

[@marieblaszak8552]

I have a large hiatal hernia I think is pressing on my vagas nerve and giving me palpitations. I am older.

[@atexinc.5472]

Absolutely unbelievable. Yes. Been dealing with this for 15 years. So scary. Three different cardiologists do theCT with contrast to tell me my heart is perfect. Perfect squeeze. No blockage. No calcium. But never mentioned food. Been learning more last couple of years and getting better. I’m 51 now. When I was 40 I literally thought any step would be my last. Everyone kept saying “stop stressing “ it’s horrible

[@ShannonGonzalez-iq6so]

You sound like me! Every word!

[@sheelawal7616]

Please what did you do to change your diet

[@atexinc.5472]

I started eating some carbs out of fear and within 4 months gained 25-30 pounds. Stomach all messed up. So I started doing tc hale videos. Kinda. Now I eat Asparagus or sweet potato every few days. Haven’t had any severe palpitations but still get a little flutter every once and a while

[@atexinc.5472]

Still struggling

[@RonniePickeringMate]

This is me right now. Glad I’m not alone

[@pixiwix]

I went to a cardiologist fifteen years ago convinced I had a serious arrhythmia. After wearing a holter monitor for several days, the cardiologist determined that I had "frequent non complex pvcs and rare PACs" but that they did not,"except by random coincidence" align with the points where I indicated I was feeling palpitations by pressing the button on the Holter (this meant that a not insignificant portion of the 'heart flutters' and 'skipped beats' I was feeling were not even coming from my heart). He told me everyone had the ectopic beats and it was harmless, but he didn't offer a suggestion for why I was feeling this sensation that didn't line up with my PVCs and PACs. I didn't believe him and spent fourteen more years miserable, stressed and anxious. Last year, I started getting heart burn daily that I could no longer ignore..I changed my diet completely to a very bland diet full of only foods that I know are well tolerated for me. My palpitations nearly completely disappeared after two decades with them (PMS week is still hit or miss). If I go off my eating plan for more than a day or two now, the palpitations come right back. This is why the Holter monitor results didn't make any sense to me, my symptoms were not necessarily cardiac in nature (or, more accurately, not of pathologic cardiac origin) even though I was really convinced they were. I can't believe this is not more mainstream given how many people it affects. Interestingly, I only just recently remembered that I first began experiencing this when I was 16. It'd send me into a panic attack, and my grandmother would always tell me to calm down because I "just needed to move my bowels." As a teenager, I always thought she was just being gross... It turns out that Her experience and wisdom was so much more valuable than I could've appreciated at the time. ❤ An OTC simethicone/Gas-X in situations where you want them to stop pretty quick while waiting to change your diet will do wonders as well.

[@elana81RDH]

Wow! Even your grandma recognized the connection!

[@MM-qp4pd]

Coffee gives me horrible palpitations. One doc gave me beta blockers which I didn't want. Another cardiologist (Indian,) tolde to do yoga and stop with the coffee and sugars. That's when the palpitations stopped

[@Ajnabi211]

Same experiances happen to me. When i eat spicy food or full stomach palpitations worse.

[@BASSER81]

Very interesting. Can you advise what diet you moved to??

[@dloesch]

I’d also love to hear what diet changes you made.

[@SM-JIL]

I feel like crying…you literally described everything that happens to me at night, and I was starting tot think it’s in my head , my anxiety (it’s what the ED thought I had going on). Each time I went to get it checked, all tests come normal. I do have a small hiatial hernia and with stress’s it plays up. I notice after these episodes, my stomach starts to cramp really bad too. Thank you because I get all panicky when it happens, and then exhaustion from waking up and not being able to sleep afterwards.

[@jimig399]

Change your diet to low fat. Don't eat any late meals and most importantly don't OVER eat. Keep your meals small. And exercise. Something low impact that won't aggravate your hiatal hernia. This may sound counter intuitive to your problem but cayenne pepper is known to heal the soft tissue in the esophagus. Find a way to incorporate it into your meals. It will help. It's over eating and late eating that causes this. Even just one night of over indulgence can do it and it can take years to heal.

[@lovepeace8918]

Go to a General Surgeon and ask for a Hieda Study on your gallbladder, and get him to fix your Hiatal Hernia and if needed remove the non working gallbladder. I did and it changed everything, it took 3 to 6 month before I felt totally healed from the surgery and able to eat normally again.

[@MWear-x8t]

electrolytes.

[@jasona.p.455]

You are not alone! This is me too.... Almost exactly. Electrolytes Mg and K and hydration esp before bed help with the next morning I'm finding

[@natillefoxy9881]

I'm in tears because this is what I'm currently experiencing. And it always happens at midnight, then I'm in the hospital for hours. I've visited the hospital 4 or 5 times in one month, because I'm afraid of my heart. 🥺

[@n.nicolas2290]

The ER doctors don't know about this, they think I'm making things up, because they're not specialist on this matter.

[@myyoutubechannel3161]

Very true!! I did go to ER because of racing heart, but I've been having my stomach abdomen bloated. But I now I know because my gastrointestinal issues was the cause!!

[@recashabbazz1414]

I went to er as well. They did all the work up on the heart. Wouldn't even look at my stomach. tried to shock my heart

[@damiancain219]

Not the Doctors fault. They DO NOT learn functional medicine! YET!’!

[@walkingWV304]

Even the specialists aren’t specialists. I’ve been through it for almost seven years with no help from anyone. Better take care of yourselves because we have no hope within the medical field!

[@n.nicolas2290]

ONLY the Lord Jesus Christ is my REAL doctor

[@kastaways1259]

I told my cardiologist a few times , if I didnt have to eat food , we wouldn't even know each other . I've always thought my palps were tummy related. I gave up on crappy carbs and started eating correctly and they all but disappeared. Thanks for this great video.

[@JeninNH]

Palps can be low magnesium and potassium

[@graveyardguild]

I've noticed I get them worse after eating too much. Makes me want to cut back 😁

[@DebraBB-70]

I have had that conversation with myself so many times. If only I didn’t have to eat! Truth is-I don’t eat much-I weigh 107 lbs! People have commented my whole life “Is that all you’re eating?” Try to explain it to a doctor and you get the suggestion for an antidepressant! My particular condition is mild gastroparesis causing the problem. Grateful that it isn’t worse but the heart issue is THE main determiner of a good or bad day for me.

[@FullTimePatient37]

That first line omg 😳 yes that's me doesn't matter what I eat .. I get very Tachycardic

[@Deadbolthead]

@@JeninNHTrue. Most grains, simple carbs and sugar are anti nutrients and block magnesium and potassium from being used. So if you eat those things, and you are blocking your body from receiving it. Clean your diet up and take 300-400mg of magnesium glycinate before bed.

[@garyroach8624]

In my case heart palpitation increase as I increase carbohydrate, when I eat my normal low carb diet with a Magnesium supplement the palpitations disappear. Apparently a high carb diet restricts the absorption of magnesium.

[@mattellis4270]

I'm the opposite. More carbs helps mine. Low carb makes it worse

[@garyroach8624]

Avoid grains,soy,lentils, pinto/soy beans as these foods are high in phytates which bind to Magnesium.@@mattellis4270

[@theeclectic2919]

Actually, it's salt. Too much sodium reduces your potassium levels. Eat less salt and take potassium every day. Adding that magnesium supplement helps too. Drinking more water will dilute your sodium levels as well (as long as you don't gulp down a ton of it at a time.)

[@rikstar.]

​@mattellis4270 so eating more makes your symptoms go away lol. I think you're getting a more of a mineral through eating more which in turn is rebalancing you're electrolytes

[@garyroach8624]

@@rikstar. no, didn’t say I was eating more, increase from a low base. ( keto )

[@geo525252]

Fix your gut, fix your heart. Fix your gut, fix damn near every other issue. Good health is all about proper nutrition.

[@Grahamalon8001]

And not sitting your ass down all day... Can't just eat well to feel well

[@Gilded_angel]

Can I just say, I love you? I discovered the stomach/vagus nerve connection in 2022. Starting that Jan, I had gained a lot of weight. And my back was already messed up due to breaking it in 2008 as well as my ribs. Well that Jan I spent the day sitting up in my bed watching tv. A big no no for my back and sternum. But I was tired of laying all the time. I am convinced, sitting so hunched back for so long… helped create the small slipping hernia that was later discovered. But before it was discovered… later that same night.. after a shower.. I was so exhausted I could barely breathe. I laid down in attempt to calm down but all the sudden I was hit with the wildest heart beat you could ever imagine. I have always had a naturally high HR but this was so extreme I could not move. I went to bend my left arm to get my phone and I had electric shocks in my heart and arm. I could not move it! So I barley moved my right arm to call my mom. A few mins later I turned my heart rate app on, where you hold your finger on the flash light and it counts your heart beat. I’ve tested it before while at the hospital, it’s accurate. You won’t believe this but it was 280. My heart rate was280!!! I discovered when I stood it calmed down some. But even that meant 150. But when I laid down, it shot right back up. So, off to the ER I went. Horrible experience. So bad I told myself, if this happens again I’ll just die in peace and my house. I’ll never bother with the stress of a trip and the terrible treatment again. I told them I thought it was interesting/odd that I burped probably 200 x on the 1 hour drive to the hospital. (I live in the middle of no where.) they didn’t care to investigate or connect the dots of course. So like everything, I had to do my own investigation. I noted that my heart struggled when I ate. So I would fast for 3 days and eat on the 4th. I noticed when I iced my stomach I felt more calm. I began to google the stomachs connection to the heart and found out about the vagus nerve. Then I began wondering about a hernia. So I had to beg and plead for my doctor to send me for a test. Finally I went for one and that doctor told me I had a small slipping hernia. And that it shouldn’t be powerful enough to do what it’s doing. I thought to myself, “it “shouldn’t” but it is !!l lol. I do have bad gut health especially due to negligence of my doctors throughout my 20s. I had a reoccurring ear infection and instead of helping me find the cause my doctor would just write me refills if amox and I stayed on them for years !! Literally from 23 to 29. Ages 26-29 were for different reasons tho. I got very sick during Nov 2019. I was 26. I suspect it was cov bc they tested me for everything and said you have to have a new bad flu going around bc I’ve never seen something like this . I was in anti biotics from Nov-March . That’s how long it took me to get better. However I still struggled with dehydration after that. And I drink zero caffeine, I can’t handle it. Well right when I think I’m free of medicine, I break my filling out of my tooth. And the stupid Cov rules for dentist was… they can’t drill fill or pull. So all they could do was write me more anti biotics. So ! i was on that until June!! And I finally just found someone to pull the tooth bc they still weren’t allowed to fill. And my stomach was done for !! As you can imagine! Yet no one told me “you need pre biotics.. you need to do x,y,&z” I learned that the hard way. I am not amoxicillin resistant. And it makes me tremor when I take it. Thanks big pharm. lol. I also do not have a gallbladder. So! That makes for an even bigger fun time lol. I feel constantly in a state of panic and fear. I worry about the dumbest things. I don’t feel this is who I am on a soul level, it feels like a body thing that I can’t shake. I cannot lose weight bc of it. I couldn’t lose weight in 20 carbs a day. So I have been doing the carnivore diet. My heart struggled rly bad with red meat and all the fat they suggest. I did Introduce ox bile and it helped some but it got to the point to where I said, I’m going to gave to move to chicken and do that more frequently. Everyone does so great on the so called lion diet but for me, I had to switch to carnivore and include chicken . To give my heart a break. I have a wheat allergy and cannot have so much as 1 gram of sugar bc of my ears. They will become infected immediately. Medical mystery . I suspect yeast ?? but the doctor says the do not see any in my ear. I tell them it’s bc I keep them clean obsessively. They say yea yea .. you’re fine. Just stay away from sugar lol. Which is easy to say but you will find that even things labeled zero sugar, secretly include it. Which is another reason I went to buying raw meat only. I have finally started to lose a little weight. Not as much as a normal person would’ve after two months of zero carbs lol. But I suspect I have Cushings or something causing me to be unable to loose weight bc I am always in a state of terror. I hate to sound dramatic but the truth is the truth. I am also extremely lonely. I have been alone since my back injury. I was 15 and now I just turned 31. I don’t have any friends and I’ve never been in a relationship. I think that plays a big part of my body’s stress bc I am a big hugger with no one to hug. There is a type of loneliness that I read once in a book that described it perfectly… they referred to it as skin hungry. Which means your skin literally feels starved of any connection. I think this wears upon my heart as well. But I don’t know how to let new people into my life bc they do not understand excuses as to why I can’t just jump up and do things they want to do randomly. It also embarrasses me… bc people tend to think you’re making things up for attn. which is a joke bc being sick or an inconvenience is the exact opposite way to get attn lol. In my experience, no one cares lol. Sorry to over whelm you but I just wanted you to have my story too, as a reference and to thank you for helping people in the future. Who will be searching for an answer and will find it only bc of you. ❤❤❤❤

[@Gilded_angel]

Ps. I had a heart ultra sound and they said my heart looked fine but that it did beat in an odd pattern sometimes .

[@groucrow9709]

You would make a wonderful healer and/or scientist. Your observations and correlations are amazing. Persevere, it is worth it. Some ideas to find someone who could help, thinks in terms of systems, would be a Functional Medicine physician. The professional association has a website with a physician directory. Generally, where do you live? Not specifically, protect your privacy, just wondering re suggestions. I really hope you find the right fit to understand and optimize your health. 🤗🤗🤗💖💛✨️🌟

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Thank you for sharing your story and I'm so sorry you had to suffer for so long. My purpose is to provide help for those like you who aren't being directed to discover the true root cause of their health issues. You are very sweet and thank you for your comment.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@diannawalker758]

A constant state of panic and anxiety raises cortisol levels, which can lead to not losing weight.

[@boopyournose8117]

I felt like she was speaking directly to me. I am so relieved to see everyone's comments about how they have issues too. I too went through numerous visits to the ER - cardiologist - had a stress test, nuclear stress test, ekg's, ultrasounds etc etc. I've had gall bladder issues for ages, acid reflux and of course heart palpitations out the wazoo. Was told I just simply have PVC - nothing to worry about but gosh it's horrible to live through and yes 100% gives me anxiety thinking I am about to die any moment when it happens. This video made me feel so validated because for years I was positive that it was related to things I am eating or the gall bladder issues -- just to be looked at like I am nuts.

[@abrookee]

You just described the experience I’m currently going through, had done a ton of research about what possible connection the stomach has with the heart and my uncomfortable feeling in my abdomen constantly so it’s relieving to hear that maybe I don’t need to be on this medicine my cardiologist prescribed because I’m a healthy, in shape 22 year old. Gonna try and go to a GI dr to see what’s up with my stomach.

[@countrysister700]

I'm a 67 yo female widowed 9 years. Extremely stressful life, miss my hubs desperately still. Having hard time making ends meet. Now a Realtor hoping to create a situation that will last a few more years. Problem: Money problems and stress lead to bad diet including some alcohol and terrible weight gain (I've always been thin), nearly no exercise. Testing showed me deeply anemic (relieved with supplements). But my heart is what concerns me most. Higher BP than the very low/low normal BP I've had all my adult life and random spasms of wild heart beating and skips that sometimes even awaken me in the night. Been drinking kombucha to relieve my chronic constipation (colonoscopy completely clean 12 mo ago). Neurologically, I'm in full fledged freeze mode - feeling too panicked to do what needs doing professionally. So glad to find this info!!!

[@ELOAAMinistries]

Prayers!

[@ELOAAMinistries]

I had to take iron infusions until I started eating Beets in salads and smoothies! No more meds for me!

[@rosemaryzammit3359]

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@sweetNess856]

Try incorporating Chi seed into your diet daily for the constipation. It helps so much.

[@flipdiva0007]

I hear you!! I'm also 67 and single. Always have been my sole provider. Had many great years in real estate and also many bad. It is a very stressful job. You don't sell, you don't eat. My last relationship was with a widower who swore up and down he was ready for a relationship after only a few months of losing his wife of 45 years. What an absolute joke! He betrayed me worse than anyone I've ever been in a relationship with and my cortisol levels and anxiety sky rocketed! Never had gut problems until him. Two years now after he dumped me ( because his adult children refused to have anything to do with me) and I'm finally getting myself back. Wishing you the best in real estate. It's an extremely difficult way to make money. Maybe a part time gig to compensate for the lean times? (Like now!)

[@TheDesignSecrets]

It's crazy that this syndrome is becoming more popular. I recall first hearing and reading about it back in 2018 when I was searching for answers due to my cardio and electrophysiologist failed to give me answers. One said I needed heart medication for the rest of my life and the electrophysiologists said my heart was perfectly fine. So I went down the rabbit hole to find a cause and solution. Then I really started to pay attention to my body and noticed that certain foods would either positively or negatively affect my palpitations, breathlessness. Long story short, I've always had GERD, heartburn and stomach issues...I even had H.pylori at one point. Never was I told my hear issues were related but it all made sense when I found this out for myself. Good channel and very insightful.

[@fredestrada2428]

What foods triggered your palpitations?

[@wza223-fo3mc]

its literally the garbage food we eat

[@justinedevoe7166]

Heart palpitations can also be caused by food sensitivity/allergies.

[@justinedevoe7166]

@iamblessed7256 I don't have acid reflux if that's what you mean.

[@laurawilliams2790]

MSG and artificial ingredients, esp. dyes and artificial flavors, are my worst enemies..

[@snowball1465]

Which point back to the gut. Food sensitives and allergies are directly related to the gut. Usually a leaky gut is the culprit.

[@justinedevoe7166]

@@snowball1465 yes gut is largest part of immune system. Palpitations do not always imply leaky gut however.😊

[@executiveexhalecoaching]

Yep. Gluten causes palpitations for me. Been GF for years as a result

[@Gramma_Holly]

My 'anxiety attacks' and 'harmless heart palpitations' turned out to be a serious problem with A-flutter and AFIB and I've now had two heart ablation surgeries. I don't have any GI problems. Don't just rule out a heart problem, get it checked by a cardiologist.

[@fajri8843]

That's also true

[@Dabket3araB]

Did the ablation surgeries solve the problem?

[@Gramma_Holly]

So far so good. @@Dabket3araB

[@JustcallmeDebbieB]

Truth ☝️

[@Gramma_Holly]

Yes, so far I've been fine, no problems. @@Dabket3araB

[@elana81RDH]

🙋‍♀️ Me! This is me! I've learned the hard way that happy stomach equals happy heart. I actually play a little game with myself, if I get a PVC I will start counting, and 99% of the time within one minute I will feel some kind of "activity" in my stomach/bowels, whether it's bubbles or gurgling or gas or the need to use the restroom. Playing that little game helps relieve some of the anxiety. Eating foods that nourish my microbiome like fermented foods, animal products, low FODMAP, bone broth... all these help keep the PVCs to a minimum. Thank you for a wonderful and informative video!

[@trishf2184]

ME TOO.....I never eat if I have a lot of things to do. The skipping gets my attention and feels like a little rabbit is kicking my chest, then the pressure...so I can't get my work done.

[@jerryiwanski256]

Great comment. I’m going to try your suggestion afte getting a palpitation.

[@mikieemiike3979]

Same here. The little game. Lol that's me. I started eating rice, lots of fruit and home made pancakes, cookies etc from scratch. After almost 8 months of eating like this has helped. Especially after the cookies... Maybe it's coincidence..

[@heavenlyflower_sl]

ooooh i thought i was being crazy by doing this lol. i have health anxiety, and at first i'd lived for years being afraid of heart attack. but now i realised the pattern (always after eating). i accidentally fast for >20hrs after my last A&E trip (because super long waiting time lol) n the PVC was gone. now whenever i have this random PVC thing i also wait. sometimes the trigger is super obvious: gas in the tract that moves around whenever i change position (e.g. bending over), or when i need to release gas. i enjoy eating veggies and beans so sometimes it;s inevitable, so i let them be as i know the cause. i've got good bowel movement so not much to do.

[@LenaP1998]

I went to er months ago cause my normal palpitations were every few minutes which scared me like crazy… night before I ate some salsa I knew I shouldn’t have and it was sending me to the restroom all night. They checked me said I was good and gave me Ativan and they went away. I think partly was anxiety but the Ativan I think worked because I relaxed. Usually if stomach issues i tense up so bad.

[@agentooe33AD]

I've noticed that if I ate too much, or if I laid on my side, (with my insulin resistance infused midsection), I would get a pounding in my chest. I just couldn't ever find any data or specialist to confirm what I suspected. I'm glad I found you talking about this. Now I have data to back up what I've been feeling. Thank you!

[@hermannschmidt9788]

Yes! I have discovered a number of histamin-heavy foods that caused trouble. Lately, I stopped using a probiotica product as well, which might have messed up my gut with histamin-producing bacteria. All palpitations are gone - for now. I hope that I've identified all factors after three years of trouble. I had experienced more palp. while sitting in a chair with a sloppy posture that compresses the chest and gut.

[@aussiegreek4993]

Wow this is when it happens to me also.Time to sit up straight

[@lesliesantos8595]

Omg the wonders that correct posture does is insane

[@benjaminlusty91]

I was having all these issues and suffering immensely. My cure was a carnivore diet. It took only days to feel better and I'm alive again!

[@tray3120]

Same here I was getting board with it and bought stuff to make sandwiches and felt like crap for a week maybe the bread I don’t know

[@benjaminlusty91]

@@tray3120 Bro, it's all of it unfortunately. I went through that stage too. Save yourself the pain, just eat meat 🥓

[@seitanbeatsyourmeat666]

Wrong

[@benjaminlusty91]

@@seitanbeatsyourmeat666 You do you boo 😎

[@sycamoreboutique]

@@RepentantSinner86 - Look up Carnivore diet on KZbin, tons of good channels that will explain it all. Basically it is just eating only animal products (no veg, no grains but eggs and dairy ok) Some include a few other things but many are strict and do an elimination diet version with only meat, salt water.

[@christinem.3733]

Great explanation. No one talks about the Vagus Nerve.

[@theeclectic2919]

They don't talk about the Vagus Nerve because what happens in the Vagus Nerve stays in the Vagus Nerve.

[@lechatel]

@@theeclectic2919 If only it did!

[@x7j4]

I had heart palpitations for several years until I mentioned it to my ER nurse wife, who told me to immediately start taking calcium pills and within a few days my heart palpitations completely stopped, not 95% stopped, but a full 100% stopped!!!

[@dianehand1396]

May I ask what brand you use? Thank you.

[@x7j4]

@@dianehand1396 Costco Kirkland brand “Calcium Plus” 600mg, one daily. Each pill contains Calcium Carbonate plus zinc, D3, copper, magnesium (two types), K1. I have had the heart palpitations for many years, but I started taking the calcium five months ago, and I have not had one single episode of heart palpitations in the five months since I’ve started taking calcium pills. I take the pill after a meal; don’t take it on an empty stomach. Taking it on an empty stomach might cause stomach upset.

[@x7j4]

@@dianehand1396 I use kirkland calcium plus pills with micro nutrients.

[@x7j4]

@@dianehand1396 KZbin keeps deleting my reply to your question; their algorithm must think I’m posting an advertisement.

[@menjiii01]

Don't take calcium pills please. It will clog your coronary arteries. I am a cardiac RN and this is well known in cardiology. Calcium should only be from natural sources like our foods and calcium supplements are reserved for those that really need it as a last resort. Please research yourself.

[@crunchybunnylady]

I had these issues for a few years and ended up in hospital a number of times. With no results, just told I had anxiety and heartburn. Eventually put on blood pressure meds and told nothing wrong with heart. Not until I learned from a naturopath that I was deficient in magnesium, and to work on my gut health did I get better. No palpitations, no svt, better mentally, better sleep. No doctor ever made the connection to gut health or nutritional deficiencies. But that is what was wrong with me.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I'm so glad you found that help you needed. There are so many individuals like yourself that aren't getting the help they need.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

mine was fixed with potassium powder, simple fix

[@lovelife2day]

@@DrVikkiPetersen what magnesium supplement should a postmenopausal woman take

[@71suns]

​@@DrVikkiPetersenunfortunately in the millions

[@eleicaljepotica106]

I have the same issue, but don't know what exactly to take to improve it.

[@maggyjones4749]

Thank you for taking the time to write about this, I have had 3 episodes of Tachycardia which started in 2014, the first one came out of nowhere, I was giving myself a pedicure and my heart started racing, I ended up in the ER, where they had to put the paddles on to get my heart back in rythm, which, thankfully it did. The next major episode was in 2021, where again they put on the paddles, yet they didn't have to shock my heart as when they put me under my heart went back into rythm on it's own. Last year I had heart burn for months, I used holistic remedies to alleviate the heartburn which helped, but did not take it away completely, I slept sitting up which definitely helped, there came a point where I just got fed up with dealing with it, so I started praying, I do not remember how long that I prayed, I am healed by Jesus stripes, but I said this prayer over and over every day, I'm going to guess, that it was approximately a month, I got up one morning and I knew that something had changed in my body, then I realized, the heartburn was gone and thankfully to God it has not returned. A few months later Dec 29 of last year, I left a friends as I had to go and deal with a difficult situation, when I arrived at the person's shop I didn't feel anxious or stressed, yet, as I was sitting there my heart started to race, it was 12:30 in the afternoon, after my discussion with the gentleman, I left, hoping that if I walked it would stop, I tried all the tricks that I had learned, yet nothing was changing, I called a friend and she drove me to the hospital and after waiting for hours while being monitored they decided to shock my heart. Unfortunately, I haven't felt right since. I have experienced almost all of the symptoms that have been mentioned in this video, the other thing that came to my attention, is that on occasion when I eat, the food gets caught in my esophagus, therefore I can't help but wonder if this could possibly tie into this being a part of the problem. I also had a feeling last year before this last attack that something wasn't right with my vegas nerve. This video has confirmed so much for me, I can't thank you enough for posting it, now to get the Dr's on board, I may have to pray for another miracle. Blessings to you Dr and all those that are on this journey, I pray that we will all find the answers and the Dr's that will listen to us and assist us, to become the best that we can be❤

[@Total_Body_Fitness_USA]

I prayed for nearly 20 years after countless visits to the ER for racing heart rate, skipped beats, anxiety, you name it. Because of my own problems and the docs not finding anything wrong, I started studying medicine and after 10 years of training I found out that it was vagus nerve and gut related. Why? Turns out I had H Pylori and a severe case of candida, a fungal infection. I started on natural remedies and have helped countless people over the years. You would be shocked as to how many people I come across like yourself and even me that have prayed for years with no answer, OR when we believe that God has answered our prayers like in your case, we end up facing the same thing again a short time later. So, not sure exactly how God fits into all this by Jesus' stripes we are healed, etc., but I do know that 100% of the people I have consulted with over the years feel abandoned by God. Actually, that is NOT the case. We come to earth to learn and we have free will to make choices in life. God can send His angels to protect us in case we are faced with death IF it's not our time to go. However, for the most part, it is up to us to figure this thing out that we call life. Now my motto is this. Praying is fine, BUT I tell people to start doing things to be their own health advocate. Learn your own body and do what works for you. Call on God if it makes you feel better, but just know - the BALL is in YOUR court! God gave us all the power of free will and in that we have the power to choose. If God does something for us, then He goes against His own law of free will BY interfering with our own power to choose. That is why you can talk to 99.9% of Christians and 99.9% of them are suffering from illnesses, poverty, and the list goes on and on. It's not that God doesn't care about us, it's that HE WANTS US to basically figure it out by the free will that He gave us all. Remember, if He interferes with our own free will, it goes against His own laws. Sure, does God heal? Well, if it's NOT your time to go and you are faced with a death sentence by your doctor, then yes, God will make sure you are healed. Other than that, for most daily activities, work, medical issues, and just life in general, God will NOT interfere with our own free will. YOU have power and once you realize that YOU have the same power that Jesus has, then you can move mountains! Jesus himself said this, not me! Blessings!

[@user-wd3po8sd7k]

FINALLY, an answer after all these years! Thank you!!

[@jaym5938]

I have zero respect for US doctors. Our health care system should be renamed to 'health-less.' Good research on the Vagus nerve is happening in the UK - but that's just one doctor.

[@lynnpoag8173]

Sometimes I notice that I get heart palpitations if eat certain foods or have too much coffee. Also watch your B vitamins. We need those B’s or bad things happen.

[@Sammy-mm3wp]

Sounds like u could be allergic to something

[@theeclectic2919]

Especially B1.

[@stephanieramirez4645]

Thank you Dr. Petersen! This is excellent! Fortunately, I have an excellent cardiologist, and she told me that my palpitations are absolutely coming from my reflux. IFortunately, I have an excellent cardiologist, and she told me that my palpitations are absolutely coming from my reflux. I fix the reflux naturally, and the palpitations are gone. I’m sharing this with my son because he has anxiety that I believe comes from reflux. This is so informative, and I really appreciate it! Thank you so much!

[@colesonamission]

How do you fix the reflux naturally?? Pls

[@stephanieramirez4645]

Watch either The Reflux Guy (my fav) or Dr Berg. They are both excellent resources. 👍 God bless on your healing journey!

[@stephaniewilson222]

Oh my gosh I’ve been praying for an answer in this video popped up. I’m going through this exact thing I’m only a few minutes in and I plan on watching every minute of this and learning what I can. Thank you so so much

[@Seeyalater1717]

I just took the Viome test and it literally told me everything going on. Foods to eat, foods to avoid and WHY they are affecting my health. I’ve already lost almost four pounds since following it. I’m 40 pounds over weight. I have Lyme disease, mold toxicity, hypothyroidism, asthma, h-pylori, and high ammonia is levels plus heart palpitations. I had 12 criticals show on this test. Mostly cardiovascular and high LDL levels. It’s insane how our gut health is truly 100-% the command center of our bodies.

[@christhompson7558]

Hi Stephie. I've been following your channel and started the acid watcher diet after watching your video. Then decided to try whole food plant based because even though my heartburn has resolved I'm still having stomach issues and palpitations. I've been wondering how you're doing since you haven't posted an update in a few weeks. Hope you're finding some answers.

[@mjrussell414]

@@christhompson7558You should visit a naturopath and get tested for a digestive disorder called Sibo. A lot of people have it and don’t know it . I followed a special diet for several months to restore my gut health and resolve symptoms. Also finding ways to resolve stress help in the healing process.

[@cheddar76k]

This sounds scarily similar what I've been experiencing. Thank you, I thought I was losing my mind.. Multiple ER visits, EKGs, stress test, ultrasounds.. It seems to only happen when I lay down to sleep, and I get some pretty uncomfortable pains around my heart..They almost cause me to faint... My mother always says it's my gut health, and the foods that I eat...There's a lesson, kids, always listen to your Mother.. So glad I'm not alone, can't wait to read your book and explore this further.

[@j.elle912]

This is exactly what happened to me. Cardiologist tested and said my heart was fine. Put me on low dose BP meds which helps. But something is still wrong. I'm thinking hormones or gut related.

[@lechatel]

I found that seed oils were a primary source of my gut problems, That and grains. (Especially wheat flour.) I eliminated them and it solves most of my problems.

[@neishanoreiga6460]

Can you tell me wht you did that help your situation I'm losting it with these palpitations

[@ATproductions-jf7ym]

What's your diet? I would like to try it.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

HINT: mine was a potassium deficiency issue. once i took potassium powder, it vanished.

[@AshleySpeaks4U]

Yes! Hypokalemia will stop the heart. Mine was perimenopause-100% nutcase hormone crash.

[@minimize2optimize]

@@AshleySpeaks4UWhat have you found was a correlation between perimenopause & palpitations?

[@Nicole-uq2ul]

What kind of powder do you use? Cream of tartar has potassium. Maybe there's something better? I put cream of tartar with a pinch of sea salt and Himalayan salt and one drop of iodine in my daily water. Really helps with the leg cramps I used to get every night.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

just go to the health food store and ask for potassium supplement; i use potassium gluconate. works great. @@Nicole-uq2ul

[@theeclectic2919]

@@Nicole-uq2ul Just eat bananas every day.

[@sethwaggoner6497]

It is sad that we dwell in a medical world that, as a general practice, isolates each system of the body as if they are separate. The human body is a unit, and as such each "system" functions in tandem and in concert with every other system. It totally makes sense that problems with the stomach can affect the heart.

[@MarthaJones-v5p]

We are lucky that they no longer practice “bleeding”.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Every time I get that fluttering or ectopic like feeling it’s after eating. I’ve been tested numerous times over the last decade and they found nothing. I do suffer from bloating and my food pipe feels tight after eating certain foods. Great video.

[@dextermorgan1]

I've had palpitations for years. Recently I changed my diet. I used to eat a bunch of crap. Now, I eat really well. My palpitations have almost stopped so this makes sense.

[@selvamr1032]

Did feel palpitations in hand leg and neck...?

[@dextermorgan1]

@@selvamr1032 No. Just in my chest. I've worn a holter monitor and the doctor said it's not a big deal, but they sounded like they really didn't know what was wrong. They couldn't give me an answer of what was causing it. Thank you for replying!

[@InHumanForm555]

Hello, by palpitations, are you referring to a fast noticeable heart rate or PVC’s. I’m reading a lot of the comments here and wondering if most are using the word palpitations to describe PVCs or another condition. Thanks

[@bakinglady1009]

WOW! This is timely for me! I do have a large hiatal hernia...and palpitations...and high bp...bloating. Went to the cardiologist..after some testing, I mentioned that it seemed that these palps came on after eating....he literally LAUGHED at me. Tried to shove a statin down my throat but I am not having it. That seems to be their answer for everything. I truly appreciate this video and thank you for bringing it to the forefront!

[@theeclectic2919]

You definitely need to change doctors. They all think they're geniuses, but they're not. Some are dumb as a rock, but are good at memorizing the books they read. I can read too, and I'm not trained to think in only one direction. Same goes for you. Good to see you're avoiding unnecessary drugs when you know the doctor is wrong.

[@Dulcimerist]

Do you have gastroparesis?

[@bakinglady1009]

​@@theeclectic2919Agree and I have!

[@bakinglady1009]

​@@Dulcimeristno..just the huge hernia

[@spunkysagittarius87]

Finally!! An answer to my concerns after a $3000 ER visit to be told my heart and pressure were fine. Def think I have a hiatal hernia so I will be looking at your other videos and information. I really needed this video. Thank you!

[@lechatel]

Dr Eric Berg has a very good video of a massage technique which helps to put a hernia back in place. It is very simple and worked for me.

[@Onlythenarrowroad]

Palpitations occur frequently for me. It feels like heart palpitations but not. Almost like internal hiccups. It doesn’t hurt but is quite annoying and increases anxiety, especially because I think something is seriously wrong to the point that it could cause death. Thank you for validating this. And yes, I do see a connection at different intervals depending on circumstances.

[@Sparaxis11]

You are a God send. I woke up with a resting heart rate of 154. My normal is 68. I thought I was having a heart attack. I ate one 81 mg aspirin and lied on my back in bed to try to calm myself. I woke up at 6:00 am. Absolutely fine. I did have a big meal therefore funny stomach before I laid down to watch the movie. I was terrified. Next day went to emergency and they tested me and said my heart was absolutely fine. Thank you, thank you for making this connection for me. You are dead on. Bless your little heart.

[@danielpohl3306]

I was having one of those heart episodes while I was watching this video, which totally makes sense, because I do know that inflammation is the root cause most of the problems, and I took a massive dose, meaning 6 capsules of the strongest probiotics I could find, and in just 1 hour, my excessive burping was almost gone, the tightness in my chest is 80% less, the pricking pain in my heart is totally gone, so is the tightness in my chest, and Hallelujah, I can breath freely!!!! Truly amazing. Thank you again.

[@BitOHoney276]

I have palpitations after large meals or when I eat sweets. My cardiologist told me it has to do with hard to digest foods. His remedy, drink large amounts of water after eating and it aids in digestion. It works, I no longer have the problem.

[@marieslabbert6009]

This is 100% me. I got heart palpitations, pain in ny chest and pain in my arm going up my neck, exactly like a heart attack. I just instinctively knew it was not a heart attack. My doctor sent me for an angiogram and it was totally clear as per the cardiologist. I have had stomach problems and reflux for about 30 years now. I ordered a prebiotic prodict with 20 billion organisms. After taking it for about 2 months, I felt so much better. No more palpitations, my eczema cleared up, my memory improved and I just generally felt much better.

[@user-qb8qm4mp5n]

I was misdiagnosed 40 years ago. My mother who was a nurse at the time said she thought the diagnosis was incorrect. Today, they say that MVP heart diagnosis was overdiagnosed in the 80s and I should get all those same cardiac tests now to determine I do not have MVP. The thing is those tests are very expensive and my OBGYN doctor said it was all in my head, so it fits what you're saying the next step is to send me to a psychiatrist. Because I've had IBS during the health crisis and corrected the problem on my own the symptoms you talked about in the beginning have gone away. So it is related to the gut biome, and no, it was not in my head.

[@schatzip]

This is the single most important video I have ever seen on KZbin. It literally took my "World Class" doctors 50 years to figure out that I had Celiacs after they discovered my spleen was 'missing'. Everything you said from the anxiety to heart palpitations ....everything.... is so true. About a month ago I was exposed to gluten and for the first time since having the celiacs under control with diet the heart palpitations returned. Also, my Graves disease which was under control started up as well. Is that a coincidence or is there a link between the gut and overactive thyroid? Thank you so very much for posting this video. I wish I had a doctor like you in childhood. It would have saved me a lifetime of misery and misdiagnosis.

[@ourbackyardlife9380]

Look up TRH, vagus nerve, and thyroid function. They have an impact on one another especially is someone has leaky gut and/or is taking thyroid meds.

[@Littlemoo403]

I figured out my palpitations were caused by chlorine in the water I was drinking in uk . Now I leave the water in the fridge for 24 hours and then put it through a good filter, no more palpitations !!! I would urge everybody suffering with palpitations to try this :)

[@zenmariac7956]

Thank you for making this video! It took years seeing multiple completely useless specialists and doing hundreds of hours of my own research and digging to figure out what was wrong with me and get back to a semi-normal functional state where I wasn't in danger of weekly hospitalization for unexplainable heart problems.

[@pneumawell5883]

I suffered couple of months by heart palpitation 20 years ago with helpless treatment from heart specialists diagnosing it just stress caused. They did not pay attention and neglected my comments of suspicion of relation between acid reflux and PCV from my experiences. Then I tried myself to control strictly the acid reflux of stomach, surprisingly PCV was gone and never occured again since then. I am glad to hear this explanation from an experienced professional doctor confirming my suspicion is true!

[@creativecontent4135]

How do you control it , I mean please tell about your diet and exercise, please give me a suggestion

[@Yasmina-1979at]

It’s 5 am and I woke up because of this . Thank you

[@leonseva4980]

Thank the Lord for your insight. I went to the ER 2 times. Then stress test and then cardio gram. The heart dr. at first said he thought it was a hole in my heart, after not finding anything he got on me for not drinking enough water. I've been skipping lunch every day and that seems to help me. God bless you all.

[@bbayley3121]

Wow!! You have just explained every symptom that I have!! When they say things happen for a reason…this video showed up randomly on my feed. I’m going to definitely talk to my doctor about this. Thank you so much!! 💕

[@kevincrean1792]

Thank you from Medellín, Colombia. My spouse has been without a diagnosis for the last couple of years despite having seen a slew of doctors. A couple of weeks ago the very well-trained, and caring, cardiologist gave her heart a clean bill of health. Hooray! But now what? She still has tachycardia and various intestinal issues. You’re the first to connect the dots formally. Thanks again. We’ll pursue this line of analysis vigorously.

[@louisd95714]

Sometimes it's good to get the heart checked even though there are no symptoms. As for me, i went to my cardiologist complaining that I have chest pains from time to time. I also have a hiatal hernia. Nothing that measured big on the pain scale but I knew there was something there. I was sent for a CT scan, which was accompanied by the FFR. It was found out that I have partial blockage to the LAD (Widow maker artery) and I got a stent fitted there. However, in a follow up visit to my cardiologist, I said I am still experiencing pain there from time to time. He assured me the pains I was getting had nothing to do with the heart! So what I am pointing out here is that I had actually no symptoms for my heart itself, but if I didn't complain about the chest pains the partial blockage to the LAD would have never been identified and I might have very well suffered a heart attack.

[@88Victoria88]

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate stumbling across your video. I’ve been experiencing exactly everything you explained I believe. I’ve been trying to figure out what is wrong with my body. I’ve been to the ER by ambulance 4 times and my heart is fine. A perfect ekg and I have been treated like I am insane and have been prescribed so many medications for anxiety that do not help at all. I’m actually fixing to call and book an appointment with you. Thank you so much…sincerely 💛

[@lenazoni1]

OMG, thank you! I’ve thought this for a while after being told by my heart doc that my heart was fine. Every time I eat a super heavy meal I get baaad heart palps. I’ve changed my diet a bit and that definitely helped. Every time I go back and have a heavy carb meal they act up again…or if I eat and lay down. Thank you. I’m not crazy. ❤

[@ATproductions-jf7ym]

What do you eat?

[@casencazel5930]

Went to the ER twice over the last week, with all the mention symptoms. Luckily my ER doctor knew GI was a possibility. Getting an endoscopy tomorrow. This started a couple weeks ago out of nowhere and it is not fun and very stressful. This video definitely helped me understand better. Thank you!

[@myri45]

This is a succinct yet comprehensive description of my issues. Thank you so much.

[@donnadeb1652]

I had exactly what you described and you are spot on! I discovered the remedy myself as I couldn’t be helped by NHS. I changed my diet and it took 3 years but they went away 5 years ago now. Never to return 😊 This is so so helpful to people in this position. Thank you for covering this subject ❤️

[@Sonjaic]

How did you change your diet?

[@swet-lengpang2077]

I am with NHS and the same did full heart test but still trouble. Omit a lot of food range as advise for GERD issues but no use. What did you do?

[@maggyjones4749]

Can you please share what kind of diet you changed to, thanks

[@creativecontent4135]

How can you control it,I mean please share your diet and exercise, please give me a suggestion

[@telosmonos_gustavo]

Thanks Doc for this video, I suspect this happened to me in the middle of the night several weeks ago. I suffer from GERD and it flares up from time to time due chiefly to my poor diet decisions. I'm working on improving my gut health now. Bless you for bring this to light!!!

[@dreamarichards4972]

I agree with this doctor. My daughter wore a heart monitor for a week after going to the ER with heart palpitations. Her heart is fine. They found out it was Gastro and a nerve in the abdomen area.

[@eterlizzi]

What was the solution?

[@kathleencochrane9698]

I'm so glad to find you! This is the best description I've heard of my complex of symptoms. I will be calling you!

[@sugantianand2005]

This makes total sense as I’m experiencing most of the symptoms you mentioned. Thank you for posting about the condition!

[@CarmQ]

Gastric-cardiac syndrome. I believe I have this. I have occasional tachycardia (svt) and heart palpitations often!

[@DebbieD7777]

Same here😢

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

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[@candylacecakes5723]

​@@DrVikkiPetersenI wish I could see you! But Im in South Africa. This video popped up out of nowhere but i am at my wits end with random flutters that I cannot even pinpoint is my heart or my stomach.. And it has made me stop running, something i used to love but am now too scared to do coz some days I will have no issues and some days I will get all kinds of thumps and flutters that terrify me and send my anxiety over the edge (the anxiety worsens the symptoms so then I really feel like im gonna die) but i am convinced my stomach is linked somehow but not a single dr has helped me. Everyone says im probably fine and brushes it off as anxiety but I know its something.. And I just want to be normal and run without fearing palpitations or that something is wrong with my heart! You seem like the perfect person to have seen if I wasnt in the wrong country ❤

[@radonhatumi]

@@DebbieD7777 do u have social meddia we can talk about this i have this also

[@kerriann04]

I'm almost crying. You've described my entire life, from childhood until now in my 40s.

[@lottie1144]

The last time I went to the er for heart palpitations the doctor prescribed me something for gastric issues. The urgent care pa also suggested that my heart palpitations were caused by gerd.

[@dloesch]

That’s great that they thought of this.

[@JustcallmeDebbieB]

There are so many reasons and most palpitations are harmless...

[@verawhite1586]

My Gerd also gives me palpitations.

[@theeclectic2919]

@@verawhite1586 Get rid of your GERD by taking a daily dose of Potassium.

[@philmcrackinnow]

Except you don’t just get GERD for no reason. You’re doing something wrong that has caused the issue. You need to check your diet, or fix a possible gut bacteria imbalance.

[@overworked123]

Yes! This totally happened to me! I was diagnosed with IBS, suddenly I was having middle- of- the- night episodes that awakened me, as my heart was just beating out of my chest! I went to a cardiologist and they suggested doing some kind of surgical thing to my heart if it persisted! But I had a feeling it was due to my persistent tummy troubles. I started taking a powerful probiotic, and digestive enzymes. Over a few months, all the symptoms ended, even my IBS got so much better. I no longer had the constipation/diarrhea bouts, I felt like a brand new woman!

[@libramoon2]

At last the Roemheld truth comes out...thank you for this brilliant video.

[@SarahChambers-b2e]

I’ve been living with GI issues for the last five years. my doctor eventually suggested that I went onto antidepressants because none of the tests that we done over the years could’ve been point what was wrong eventually I had a private test, breast test for Bacteria H. Pylori and was put onto antibiotics for weeks and weeks. These completely destroyed my stomach. I’ve been going for spine adjustments for the last year which worked amazingly. I wasn’t aware of how the spine relates to different organs in your body. I’ve tried acupuncture Herbs and many other treatments, I can’t remember the last time, I wasn’t in pain in one way or another within my digestive system. Thank you for this video. It’s very enlightening.

[@Chrisgraww]

Hello 👋Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like ?

[@jptravels8122]

In early 2020 I was having terrible heart palpitations..I first went to a walk in clinic and was told I may have had a "small" heart attack...I then went to the ER and was diagnosed with PVCs..was told no to worry unless they get worse...I lived with like this for a year...Had an EGD done and was diagnosed with H.Pylori.. after being treated for that I went on a mission to "Heal" my gut and all my symptoms went away...I had also suffered with terrible heartburn! Not one doctor ever talked to me about nutrition just wanted to give me drugs...

[@christopherfrazer2105]

How did you heal your gut,what are you eating now?

[@christerdepui]

What did u do

[@Seeyalater1717]

@@christopherfrazer2105I did a test through Viome. They have a ton of information on their channel that explains it really well well. I’ve lost weight already following their recommendations and now working hard to heal my gut so my heart health heals. Definitely check it out because the test is absolutely specific to your body.

[@naimaan7194]

Hi , I had H pylori too that I treated but since then I’m having gut problems and pvcs. Could you please share how you healed your gut? Thanks

[@Seeyalater1717]

@@naimaan7194 get a test like Viome to tell exactly what’s going on inside your gut and what foods to eat to help heal the gut and foods not to eat that will have a negative impact. Plus, adding things like aloe Vera and bone broth can help by healing the gut lining and essentially sealing that gut lining up. Avoid too much fasting as this can cause leaky gut by eating away at the gut lining. Hope that helps.

[@nickfitz9800]

This describes exactly what I have been going thru. It started after several rounds of antibiotics. 3 visits to the er and 14k later I still had no idea what was causing my symptoms. Thank you for the video.

[@stevelanghorn1407]

Agree with everything you explain (so well) here. The heart is an incredibly complex thing in itself of course. Many older people (often not diagnosed with actual heart disease) have an “issue” with the heart’s independent “nervous system”. It’s called Bundle Branch Block (BBB). Left BBB is regarded as a more serious indicator of underlying disease. Right BBB less so…and is a more common ECG / EKG finding. I mention it because I’m sure that having this electrical pathway disturbance probably makes the heart more susceptible to other “external but connected” stimuli, such as the vagaries (!) of the Vagus nerve / stomach bloating etc.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Thank you Steve. I agree with you.

[@stevelanghorn1407]

@@DrVikkiPetersen Thanks. To repeat myself (!) your summary of these issues / interactions is spot-on.

[@Car-jy8pw]

Oh my goodness. Word for word. You’re talking to me. After many cardiologist and many psychologists they “diagnosed” me with vasovagal syncope. My heart would flatline after each episode for a few seconds. I ended up with a peptic ulcer. Anti acids made things worse… every time I needed antibiotics things got worse. Long story short… cayenne pepper healed my ulcer (which ironically ALL my doctors warned me against). I’ve tried to care for my gut more in the recent years and things have drastically improved.

[@sonyadickinson6634]

Yes! Finally, an answer! I started having issues with my heart rate suddenly shooting up and then palpitations when I was eating or right afterwards. I had afib one time and that sent me to the ER. They did a an echocardiogram and then a stress test where they thought I had possibly had a prior MI. Then I had an angiogram - no evidence of heart attack. Wore a heart monitor for 2 weeks and EP said I had tachycardia and PVCs, but they were benign. Didn’t have a reason as to why they were happening. I was out on three different drugs (beta blocker, blood thinner, and cholesterol med). My cholesterol wasn’t high so I quit that. The EO said I could switch to baby aspirin, but I am still in beta blocker to control my heart rhythm. I have no had afib since (I am pretty sure I was dehydrated) and still have palpitations when I eat or if I get indigestion. Help! How do I fix this?

[@user82938]

You might look into digestive enzymes to see if they help.

[@sonyadickinson6634]

@@user82938 I have some, haven’t tried them yet, but will give them a shot. Thanks 😊

[@gerlynaltura7065]

What an amazing video!!!! I have gone to the ER so many time and one ER doctor told me to seek Psychiatric help, I did, but I did not stop talking to other specialists - cardio & gastro. My cardio said my heart is normal, we did ECG and 2D echo to be sure. She even tested my Thyroid, Cholesterol, Sugar, basically everything, but it’s all normal. She mentioned to me once, “I’m still curious what is happening to you, maybe it’s GERD” until I seek my gastro’s help, he told me to change my diet and gave me PPI. I asked him if my panic attacks and heart palpitations are connected to my gut situation, he did not straight up told me it is, he just mentioned that when I’m anxious, it triggers the GERD symptoms more. Hence, the shortness of breath, palpitations. I think doctors now really need to be open and know how gut affects your whole body. It wouldn’t be called the second brain if not for anything

[@Gloriagal78]

Everything you said made perfect sense! Thank you so much!🤗

[@ArmindaHeart]

Wish this info was there for me when I experienced it for several years. I got off caffein, took a specific probiotic (a women uti variety because I was also suffering from chronic UTIs and constantly on and off antibiotics), stopped the plant based diet I was on (on and off) for years and started eating omnivorously, picked up daily yoga, and prayed and meditated daily. I can happily say that that nightmarish time in my life is in the past. I thought I wouldn’t wake up in the morning some nights. I had so much anxiety and horrid stomach issues too. Weird zapping sensations through my body at times. It was terrifying. And my doctor after I wore a heart monitor for a week two different times didn’t see anything concerning.

[@kosmicinclinations3333]

Digestive enzymes helped me with this issue. No more heart palpitations or heart burn thank God

[@johnr4660]

Finally. Thank you. I've been dealing with pvc's/pac's on and off since my late 20's. I'm now in my mid 50's. Sever ER visits and multiple heart tests were done, and everything was fine. I feel it's a good thing to have these done, btw. Cardio docs said it's just an electrical wiring issue with my ticker and put me on metoporal, which does help. However, I have always noticed that when I have irritation to my stomach or esophagus, my pvc's would fire up. Even post nasal drainage seems to cause it. Especially during allergy seasons. No one would ever listen to me and just send me on my way. Thank you for this information. I feel redeemed and much relieved.

[@epiphoney]

I think slowly reducing oxalates from food like Sally Norton talks about is part of fixing it.

[@CharGC123]

Doubtful. Just another influencer coming up with scare tactics to garner attention and cash. Certainly some people can be sensitive to about anything, and if you are, avoid it, but making sweeping generalizations about a single cause is just ridiculous. Gundry is another charlatan desperate to make his biased and unfounded opinion into cash, I just finished watching an excellent expose by a very reliable nutritionist. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH2wf4BubaZ9eq8) After being hoodwinked myself for too many years, I decided to go whole food plant based 12 years ago for several chronic health issues. I eat more oxalates than ever and if anything have far less palpitations and no more kidney stones.

[@jenb7769]

I’m mostly carnivore and palpitations only happen when I cheat and eat veggies or carbs

[@stephenduplantier2151]

30 years with no idea what my symptoms meant answered in a few minutes: hiatal hernia, gerd, tachycardia, gall bladder problems and stones, heart palpitations, vagal nerve triggers, constipation-every damn of of the symptoms! All have been poorly treated as separate symptoms.

[@JohnDellios]

Hello Doctor My name is John and am contacting you from Queensland Australia after watching your videos you describe concerning heart palpitations, I can’t believe how accurate it is I have the exact same symptoms living with this for the past 30 years. I have also visited all kind of doctors visit ER hospitals in the middle of the night suspecting heart attacks, only to be turned away multiple times, Had stress tests etc, with coming back Normal, sadly I continue with this condition 😢with no light at the end of the tunnel Please are you able to guide me to recovery once and for all? I look forward to hearing from you 😊

[@yloivsined9846]

I watched a video of a chiropractor and he demonstrated a massage which helped my palpitations eased at 80%.

[@jeanneaske]

Same with me.

[@mkumar.]

​@@yloivsined9846kindly tell me what massage! Want to try !

[@lisagramola]

I went plant based vegan...I now follow Dr John mcdougall diet . Suffered Afib for 13 years it was my stomach all the time. This dr. V Peterson is on the mark. All the best.

[@pinkformarie]

@@yloivsined9846can you please refer us to the video you watched ? Thanks

[@jonnylightning6291]

It's also the main sign of a magnesium or potassium deficiency even though blood tests show normal levels. Could be low stomach acid causing Mal absorption of those minerals also which also causes indigestion and acid reflux

[@catherinetapson7996]

I get this every once in a while. I have a small hiatal hernia. I get what feels like is trapped gas and it causes my heart to beat a lot faster and irregularly, usually at night and it takes an hour or two to settle down after I take gas-x and chew Gaviscon. I can’t lay down until it passes. It’s very stressful!

[@jolee6531]

A guy I know had a hiatal hernia and was told to take magnesium by a PhD in nutrition. Fixed it. He did not have all of the other symptoms shown here. Magnesium aspartate.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I understand. It is stressful. If you'd like assistance, we'd be delighted to help. Consider calling us for a consultation - 727-335-0400. We have a high success rate in resolving this.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I can see magnesium relieving some symptoms, but not necessarily resolving the condition completely. Yet clearly it worked for your friend which is great.

[@coya4321]

Yes i have the same HH that fills with air..have had diff getting good diaphramic breath for over 4 years now..was preceeded by bloatiing every night that got worse in menopause...

[@gregkeen4907]

I had this same issue. My cardiologist wanted to do an ablasion to burn the nerves on my heart. I decided to try what works for the rest of our muscles, electrolytes. It's been five years since I've had AFIB episode. Now I take magnesium and potassium with each meal. I no longer need Digoxin or an ablasion. Remember, doctors make money from treating the symptoms of a disease, not the cause.

[@RedHeadie_88]

Low potassium, low magnesium, excess calcium or stress which if you do breathing practices they stop also. Can be caused by many different thinga for many. For me, it means my potassium is low. Can also mean you have hyperthyroidism.

[@legitimatepink]

Gas usually triggers palpitations, anxiety, and fluctuations in my heart beat. When i feel wierd i either burp or go use the restroom and symptoms subside. I was freaking out before i adjusted to this change in my body. I also stopped eating red meat and went more plant based, but when i slip up with fried foods and a bunch of cheese and sugar, i feel my symptoms act up. Sticking to clean fresh food is best for my body, minus highly acidic foods because i have GERD and anxiety, which will both trigger if gas gets too out of control. My family thought i was being a hypochondriac because the doctor kept saying nothing was wrong with my heart. This video is 100% correct. I learned some of these things from research and a doctor at an urgent care facility. I have many good days when my gut health is running smoothly.

[@Fimp136]

Very educational and true. Glad someone is talking about this issue.

[@marcdwonn9772]

I wish i knew this 30 years ago when had an episode in the middle of the night. I thought i was dying (negative biofeedback made it worse!). I've been to the ER as well, but no problems were found, nobody could tell me anything. Later i discovered the Roemheld syndrom on the internet and observed the phenomenon in detail in my body. These days i know the cause and don't worry anymore (doesn't happen often anyway), but that scary night left a mark... Thanks for this useful information.

[@MAGH1O1]

I came across this by chance. I couldn't help myself shouting "I told them so". I ve had Afib for 28 years. It used to be triggeted by "wrong foods", wrong sleep-side (left); hot and humid weather. Wrong foods include tomato and capsicum peels, legumes, and lactose. It was also triggered by excessive stress. None of the cardiologists I saw acknowledged any of these triggers. Their reaction when I mentioned it was usually that of moquery. After 28 years, I'm still on beta blockers and blood thinners and have given up on any hope of a cure.

[@juliekrol]

You should get a blood panel done for all the vitamins and see if you have a deficiency first. Then do an elimination diet. Every time I’ve had a colonoscopy I feel great after since I’ve emptied my entire colon, but then over time I get sick from adding something that my body doesn’t agree with or 2 foods that don’t agree with each other…still working on that

[@MAGH1O1]

@@juliekrol My son is a gastroenterologist endoscopist (lives in Australia). I've mentioned this to him. He's not in favour of colon cleansing (in my case) as it may result in complicated electrolyte imbalances after the cleansing, which is not good (in my case). Is this what you're experiencing?

[@theeclectic2919]

@@MAGH1O1 She didn't mention "colon cleansing." She got a colonoscopy. The colon has to be cleansed prior to getting one, but a "colon cleanse" is a totally different procedure from a colonoscopy. You could get an electrolyte imbalance from either one, but the colon cleanse is an unnecessary procedure. If you're already on a healthy diet, electrolyte deficiency shouldn't be a problem.

[@NoMoreTears64]

Not ALWAYS true. My son had heart "palpitations ". I don't know if you call a "racing heart" the same as palpitations but that's what he had. Very dangerous condition when your heart gets out of rhythm. My son died at age 29 from it. You CANNOT ignore what your heart is doing! ❤Tyler 4/8/94 - 11/8/23