Palpitations of the Heart

This is an odd little piece of information that just might come in handy to you sometime. Did you know that if you come into contact with something you're allergic to, there's a good chance your heart will beat faster?

I'm quite sure I'm allergic to bleach and chlorine, and I do my best not to use them in my home. But one time I was cleaning at my dear mother-in-law's house and used a product with bleach. Even though I washed my hands, I still had the smell of bleach on my fingers. As I sat at the computer that afternoon, I rested my hand on my face and got a good whiff of the bleach. IMMEDIATELY my heart started beating really hard in my chest. I had to think about it a few minutes before I realized the cause. It was a confirmation of something I already knew.

If you suspect you might be allergic to a food (non-life-threatening), test it by taking your pulse before and after ingesting the food. Your body might give you a clue.

Or, if you ever notice an increase in heart rate, stop and think about what you're currently being exposed to.

Yes, I'm full of weird little tidbits of knowledge, but at least I have a place to vent them....