Acupuncture and Palpitations

Palpitations!

I know from my experience of helping mums in my practice how exhausting it can be to juggle everything — the endless to-do lists, the kids’ needs pulling you in every direction, and that nagging sense of burnout creeping in. If heart palpitations have started showing up, making your chest tight, anxious, or pounding at the most random times, it’s no wonder you’re feeling overwhelmed and not quite like yourself. But here’s my pledge to you: I’m here to support you on this journey, helping you move from that constant stress and fatigue to reclaiming your energy and calm.

Let’s talk about what’s going on and how we can work together.

What Are the Symptoms of Palpitations?

You might notice your heart racing, skipping a beat, or feeling like it’s thumping hard against your chest— even when you’re just sitting down after a long day. These sensations can come on suddenly, last for seconds or minutes, and leave you feeling anxious or lightheaded. For a stressed mum like you, they often hit during those high-pressure moments, adding to the burnout and making everything feel even more intense. It’s your body’s way of signaling it’s time for some gentle support.

Acupuncture and Palpitations

Imagine giving your body a chance to reset with a natural approach that fits right into your busy life. Acupuncture can assist with easing those palpitation symptoms by promoting relaxation in your system, helping you on your journey toward feeling more steady and less overwhelmed. Research supports this— for instance, a 2012 study in the World Journal of Cardiology found that acupuncture helped reduce the number and duration of symptomatic atrial fibrillation episodes, which are often linked to palpitations. Another study from 2014 in Medical Acupuncture showed that acupuncture increased heart rate variability over time, indicating a reduction in physiologic stress levels. And a 2024 review in the Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management highlighted how acupuncture contributed to lowering recurrence rates of certain arrhythmias like ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation. As a stressed mum facing single mum burnout, this could be the gentle nudge your body needs to help you feel more like yourself again.

What Are the Causes of Palpitations and How Is It Diagnosed?

Palpitations can stem from everyday triggers like high stress, lack of sleep, caffeine overload, or hormonal shifts— all too common in the whirlwind of mum life. Sometimes they’re linked to anxiety or even dehydration from not having a moment to yourself. Diagnosis usually starts with a chat about your symptoms, followed by a tongue and pulse diagnosis before getting straight into a very relaxing treatment.
Are you ready to leave the overwhelm behind, and step into a calmer, more vibrant you? Book an appointment today— let’s start this journey together and help you reclaim that sense of peace and strength.

Written by
Shay Kashani

References

● Lombardi F, Belletti S, Battezzati PM, Lomuscio A. Acupuncture for paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation: An effective non-pharmacological tool? World J Cardiol. 2012 Mar 26;4(3):60-5. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i3.60.
● Sparrow K, Golianu B. Does Acupuncture Reduce Stress Over Time? A Clinical Heart Rate Variability Study in Hypertensive Patients. Med Acupunct. 2014 Oct 1;26(5):286-294. doi: 10.1089/acu.2014.1050.
● Mohamad T, Khatri M, Kumar S, et al. A Comprehensive Analysis of Conventional Acupuncture and
Pharmacological Approaches for Cardiac Arrhythmias: An Umbrella Review. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2024 May 15;15(5):5876-5888. doi: 10.19102/icrm.2024.15055.