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Just talked with a friend who also took the Butekyo technique breathing classes with me years ago, and she reminded me of what the instructor said about proper breathing and testing for whether you have sleep apnea or trouble breathing during sleep. At night, tape your mouth shut with a paper tape that releases easily. Turn under a tab at both ends so there is a quick grab and release mechanby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you Colin for the reminder about Ginger - I didn't mean to exclude it at all, in fact, I rely on ginger as well for my own anti-inflammatory preventive protocols. Anything we can do to keep quell inflammation in the heart is going to be a step in the right direction to keep afib at bay along with other manifestations of inflammatory responses that cause us harm. Barry Sears,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good news, Barb... so pleased for you. You shouldn't have a problem at all since your heart has been so steady but if it would help you feel better, just wean off slowly (by shaving the pills) so you are taking less and less and eventually just one dose instead of two each day and then none. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Stephen - So good to 'hear' from you. Great news about managing the hypertension. On the pains, why not run that by Dr. Houston for his opinion since he certainly has experience with a variety of patients and various reactions to those supplements? And, have at least an initial echocardiogram as well. When I hear about pains, I think blockages and I would want to rule that oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - Based on my research focus on antiaging supportive nutrients, I've also added the mag threonate to my regimen for the past several years for brain wellness support. I don't find that it causes me additional bowel stress but start slowly as everyone is different. Be sure yours says the Magtein™ which is magnesium chelated to threonic acid (magnesium L-threonate). This ionopby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kittymama... if you aren't getting enough protein and healthy fat, your carb intake can cause some low blood glucose rebound reaction and that can cause symptoms that feel like panic attacks. Eat small, frequent snacks that contain a protein and a healthy fat and don't go too long between snacks and meals until this stabilizes for you. I know you're stressed..and with good reasonby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you haven't really pushed the magnesium to bowel tolerance and been at that consistently for several months, then the bursts of activity are likely to continue. Stress depletes magnesium...big time. Then, you also need to be sure your sodium (salt) intake either from salting food or commercially prepared food isn't knocking out your potassium... also very easy to do. Start by reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - it's not uncommon after an ablation to have some breakthrough events and as Ron B wisely notes... Ablation does nothing to stop the reason you had afib in the first place and many times the afib returns If you don't supplement with the core nutrients your heart needs to support proper electrical conduction as well as help prevent recurrent fibrosis, then you may want to starby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon - When I read this yesterday, I wondered if he was going to address the risk factor of no antidote versus warfarin. I understand his focus which is very good but lacks the one really huge factor that sets the new drugs apart when choosing an anticoagulant which surely would enter into the patient's choices beyond a cost element. Perhaps he is unawae of what you've shared asby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - Sorry you aren't compatible with it. Just to show we are all different, 'I've used 800 mg of the C3 form of curcumin for years , I can notice the anti-inflammatory effects but I've always felt comforted by the many protective effects. Additionally, I use a daily dose of MSM which is also sulfur-based. I'm always interested in something that successfully coby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise - The various types of rhythm disturbances can certainly be confusing. In general, one can feel the difference between a chaotic beat that is 'regularly "irregular" (squirrel in the chest) and the flutter pattern which is a steady, quite comfortable rapid heart beat. There is a book written by Electrophysiologist, J. Marcus Wharton, MD titled Interpreting Cardiac Dysrby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adding to the Fire in the Heart information in the thread by Ralph on Triggers vs Causes…. and the importance for afibbers to make sure they manage silent inflammation and test for the markers of same, Life Extension Magazine’s Winter Edition 2013-2014 offers this informative report with 62 supportive references. Block Dangerous Inflammatory Signaling by Julian Warshovsky The list of cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Part 2 Silent Inflammation as a core cause or trigger Lp (a) Lipoprotein (a) is a cholesterol particle with a disulfide bridge that’s highly inflammatory and thrombotic. In a ten-year follow-up of myocardial infarction in 5,200 participants, those with the highest Lp (a) levels had a 70% increased incidence of myocardial infarction. For the clinical cardiologist Lp(a) is a most difficult risby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ralph – as others here comment – it’s a vulnerability issue and even that seems to change continually within the same individual. We are not static but dynamic, ever changing as we go through life’s cycle. One underlying factor that seems to be prevalent is silent inflammation that smolders behind the scenes and in some individuals, the outward (physical) manifestation won’t be Afib but anothby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kittymama - to save money, you can consider Epsom Salts baths or foot soaks (magnesium sulfate). You will absorb some magnesium. Making the homemade magnesium bicarbonate water will also help add a very beneficial form of magnesium and at the same time bring that all-important alkalinity to your tissues. That's also very economical. Just start with very low consumption at first. Jacby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - No. have no idea what his procedure protocols would be.. .I was just commenting that I would be very comfortable having him do my procedure if I were in that location based on what I learned from that afibber from long ago. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman - Since you mention Elmiron, be sure you ask about compatibility with that drug and whatever anticoagulant Dr. Natale prescribes for you for the ablation procedure....just to be sure it doesn't get missed. Glad to know you are tolerating the WW. It will serve you well both for the magnesium and the alkalizing properties for the rest of your life. Take the time to read aboutby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, George... This is useful reference material should I need to consider the oral appliance route if I test positive. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - some years ago- probably at least eight, I corresponded with an afibber who had an ablation by Dr. Hongo. It was a complicated situation and the result was perfect. Patient was very happy. I would have no hesitation to use Dr. Hongo for your procedure as his expertise has undoubtedly continued to grow and add to his already excellent track record. I'm so sorry you are struggling sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks George... I'll post again eventually when I learn more about the dental appliance. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
JMR - you need not apologize for typing or any such thing. Just know that we are kindred spirits in various stages of discovery and recovery who have suffered or are currently suffering with arrhythmia. Just allow yourself to become immersed in the positive energy and advanced knowledge that we extend to you. I'm just sorry that you didn't connect here sooner.... but that said, youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Astaxanthin – Cardio protective…. and more If you haven’t heard of Astaxanthin (Asta zan thin)…this will be important information for you. Astaxanthin is an amazing natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging hero often called the “alpha” antioxidant. I’ve been using it for several years and wanted to share the benefits. Note the reference to atrial fibrillation in sixthby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
JMR - Welcome. It brings tears to MY eyes that you are so profoundly affected by finding this forum... and of course, it didn't happen by chance. Now that you have joined us, please know that we are all here to help guide you to various threads and reports that relate to your symptoms. We all appreciate your frustration but with time, you will gain the confidence and knowledge to act asby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Paul Offit is well-known to downplay or trash the benefits of supplements... he must be on the payroll of Big Pharma. The stats show that harm or adverse events from using supplements are very low with no fatalities year after year, unlike that of Rx drugs...although he doesn't bother to mention the history of drug adverse effects on an annual basis. While I'm definitely in favoby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Researcher.... this was post ablation at 103 days. ..... I had been released from taking warfarin. Went back on Nattokinase full dosing. Heart was calm. Then, had a breakthrough event and the instructions were then to call immediately and if not resolved by PIP... then to come in for cardioversion. No disussion about warfarin or anything else at the time. I was cardioverted the next day andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - I answered your PM - sorry I was slow in responding. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Randy - to assess thyroid function... you must have the both the full thyroid panel and an adrenal stress profile.....Check out Genova Diagnostics.. You should be tested for TSH, total T4, T3, reverse T3, free T4, free T3, anti-TG antibodies, and anti-TPO antibodies to assess central and peripheral thyroid function, as well as thyroid auto-immunity. The Adrenal Stress Profile, (salivaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - My recent NutaEval (Comprehensive Metabolic Profile) indicated elevated lactic acid levels. My FM MD said that was an indication of sleep apnea and that I should have a sleep study even thought I don't fit the typical SA patient profile and don't snore. But as you note SA and arrhythmias are common. I've been dragging my feet about doing the study as the thoughtby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise - If you can locate a nutritionally-oriented practitioner in your area... an MD, DO, ND or a CCN and some DCs...... you can have testing called Comprehensive Metabolic Profile that assesses how your body processes your foods, vitamins and minerals and evaluates where there are short-falls and over loads that can affect your health by imbalances...such as too much calcium intake will overpoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bananas are not a good choice for afibbers. Further to George's comment about the insulin response, the high carb content of a ripe banana comes mainly from fruit sugar (fructose) and lots of it. To metabolize that, both magnesium and potassium are used ...enough so that it may be considered counterproductive for afibbers. When treating hypoglycemia and adrenal fatigue issues, high carbby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM