Episode Details

The body’s natural “fight or flight” response is crucial for survival in dangerous situations. This response increases heart rate, boosts blood pressure, and diverts blood to muscles, preparing us for rapid action. However, in modern life, where many people feel overstimulated, this response is often triggered unnecessarily—by stress, anxiety, or medical conditions—leading to elevated heart rates, and the symptom of palpitation. Beta-blockers step in to limit this excessive sympathetic drive, helping to restore a healthier, more stable internal state.

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