A quick reminder about the importance of H2o. WATER is the FIRST “go to” resource I use to prevent SVT in general. Staying hydrated is one of the most important and easiest things we can do for our bodies. The minute I feel a flutter, or hot, or “off”, I check in with 
myself about the last time I had a glass of water and assess my water intake. I then go immediately to the kitchen to pour myself a tall glass of room temperature water. This FREE and EASY Resource is my number one TIP for SVT prevention.
The temperature of the water you drink all day should be room temp, not too cold. Why? Because that is the gentlest temperature for our bodies to adjust to and we put an unneeded work load on our digestion when we consume COLD things. I only use COLD water if I feel symptomatic..(which on some days may be frequently). In fact, if I feel symptomatic, a cold glass of water with ice sometimes does the trick. and, every time I leave the house, it’s always with a container of water with ice. However, on a normal day when I’m just staying super hydrated, room temp water is the way to go….all day long…
So , how may glasses of water are you drinking daily? A general goal should be around 6-8. When I was pregnant, I drank even more.
Another easy tip is to always start your day off with a tall glass of water. This gets your first glass down right away and has other benefits as well…it will get things moving and clearing and usually send me straight to the bathroom for my morning Bowel Movement. (another preventative measure)
Then I drink another half glass with my scoop of Cal Mag Citrate… with two glasses down, your off to a good foundation to continue with throughout the day.
Do I even need to mention…NO SODA???? ever!!!!
So, check in with yourself and see if your water intake is sufficient….or if you are due for a tall glass right now!!!
I had just finished 4 cups of water immediately before the most severe SVT episode to date that morphed to afib and had to be stopped by a cardioversion eight hours later. Water may have limited value in preventing episodes. One theory that i have, after suffering off and on for the past 35 years …. additives in drinks and food are a contributing factor including MSG, sodium, sulphites, carrageenan, “natural flavours and a host of others.
Hello, thanks for your comment!!! Yes, there are so many SVT contributors, I agree, I talk endlessly about food allergies being a trigger. Additives would definitely fall into that category!!!! Actually the Water suggestion is about staying hydrated as a rule to avoid SVT in general. Water plays a huge role. Consuming water immediately prior to an episode won’t “Hydrate” you:( Hydration comes from being consistent with drinking water. Slowly throughout the day, all day, every day. That is the only way you would truly become hydrated. I wouldn’t imagine drinking 4 glasses in a row would result in hydration, or be a nourishing thing to do in general. I am a huge advocate of nurturing ourselves, eating and drinking in balance, and being GENTLE with ourselves. Why did you drink sooo much at once? Just curious? Did you feel hot or thirsty? By the way actual Thirst is the LAST sign that you need water! And the REAL question is what had you been doing or not doing within 24 hrs prior to your WORST episode ever? I bet we can find other clues that contributed! If you want to send me a list of what you ate, did, etc, I will gladly try to help you figure it out! or download my food tracker and try to fill it in yourself to find clues! I think the main point is that our bodies ARE super sensitive, and we need to treat them as such. Treat them with respect, gentle quantities of things, lots of rest when needed, clean whole foods, and be a detective to find possible contributing factors in general. And, with all do respect, I do disagree and feel that WATER absolutely has value in preventing episodes. Not guzzling it all at once, but drinking it throughout the day, and really checking in with yourself that you are staying hydrated. Water effects many health issues positively, such as weight loss, fighting fatigue, constipation, aches and pains, etc. In my opinion, Water intake is the FIRST, easiest, thing to cross of the list of things to do to prevent SVT in general. Start there, and then follow all the countless other things that contribute. Remember everyone, PLEASE post the connections that you HAVE MADE! We are ALL different, this isn’t a one size fits all approach, just some general guidelines to help everyone! knowing your own body is the most crucial piece to this puzzle! All the best! love and healing, Laura
I swear dehydration was what caused my first episode of svt. I was at the beach all day the day before and had alcohol and no water! The next morning I thought i was going to die of a heart attack. Now I make sure I hydrate. If I get busy and forget I feel palpitations all night. Thanks for all the info about natural things to help prevent.
Thanks for your information on water… I typically drink quite a bit of water but am going to focus on drinking it more…considering my svt’s have been increasing the last year quite a bit I am looking to do all I can to lessen them. When you say you take cal mag citrate… do you take it in a pill or powder form and what brand?
I take cal mag citrate by thorne. Its very delicate, add the powder to water and that gets you an extra glass. You should use the food tracker to try to find other clues as to why your SVTs are increasing…I’ll glad help if you need it! Let me know! All the best,