Hello Adam... I'd be glad to share my adrenal burnout and recovery experiences with you. Keep in mind, that it's an ongoing process. I've sent you a Private Message... Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The people conducting the statin study review should have included my history for balance. Interesting that in the descriptive portion on statin use, nothing was mentioned that statins block the essential function of Coenzyme Q10. I took both Zocor and Pravachol 24 years ago as a preventive measure when I was in the care of an overzealous Internist who thought everyone should be on a statby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
We mention using supplemental arginine periodically, and I recently used this segment of a 2010 post as info for someone wondering about arginine use with AF. Just FYI… with emphasis on the precaution to consider supplementing with Gamma Tocopherol if you take arginine to help prevent atherosclerosis and inflammation. Source is from a 2010 interview with Alan R. Gaby MD on Nutritional Facby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - I am relieved to read your report and learn all went well for you in spite of your misgivings about the hospital environment there. You are much more tolerant than I would be in a foreign country and out of my comfort zone including my budget. Relax and enjoy a leisurely recovery. Glad that is behind you. and you'll be able to get back to your regular, healthy eating and lifestylby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Very often, depression is a symptom of poor adrenal function which can be mild, chronic or a total fatigue/burnout situation. Unfortunately, also most often, doctors fail to recognize the connection...especially those who are not practicing nutritional and regenerative forms of medicine. The source of the malfunction can be from the pituitary as well as the adrenal glands. (HPAA... hypothalamicby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - From all I've read and heard in seminars about the diarrhea factor with magnesium dosing...most think it's not helpful to get to the diarrhea stage or perpetuate that for any period of time since that depletes other electrolytes along with magnesium... besides the obvious inconveniences and limitations. Anyone who has experimented seriously with pushing the limits of boweby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Po... that's just perfect. My various experiences with energy medicine have all proved to be highly beneficial ...anything that improves conduction throughout the meridian circuitry is great. The mind/body/spirit connection is too powerful to be ignored and your Sahaja Yoga practice sounds just perfect. I, too, have found that sleeping with my feet on the grounding sheet is veryby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, Erich. Since you asked for comments... Mine is this: I'd want to be re-thinking your use of digoxin (Lanoxin) and also would like to know what type of blood pressure meds you are taking. Are they the potassium-sparing type or the diuretics that deplete the critical electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium which your heart requires to maintain normal rhythm? Here are aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Welcome... sounds as if you have run through the gamut of drugs.... there is nothing 'conservative' about using amiodarone. Are you located here in the US or have you seen one of the top electrophysiologists for an assessment of your heart's size? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elena - I forgot to mention a common, preventive measure for reducing cellular oxidation …and that involves chlorine in your drinking water. Alan R. Gaby MD who is a long standing, well-respected pioneer in nutritional medicine says this on that topic: We go out of our way to take 12,000 types of antioxidants and then consume huge amounts of a liquid every day that contains a powerfulby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - Alcohol may not be a trigger for you because of your diligence with keeping your magnesium intake very high and steady.... but for those who are marginal, or Mike who is undoubtedly low, it could easily be the culprit since low magnesium facilitates the predictable influx of excitatory calcium . Then there is still the issue of alcohol's toxicity to heart cells. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, George for that. I, too, have added potassium bicarb and it seems to be a nice adjunct. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elena - yes.. certainly... The standard antioxidants are vitamins A, D, E, K and selenium. I took most of these separately as part of my daily routine. Much is covered in The Strategy...although there are other refinements that need to be added and I'm working on that. Obviously...keep up with the basics...magnesium...(always)... watch the sodium/potassium intake ratio... add potassby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good for you Betty. Long may you enjoy life in blessed NSR. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Christy - You are a brave soul. I wish you the very best for continued NSR. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I should have also mentioned that the topic of CR 72 posted two years ago is extremely relevant here for this discussion specific to the question syou ask and the fact that you have the calcium imbalance. You commented then you didn’t have much time. Well, now would be the time for you to seriously get into this. Specifically starting on page 13…with Erling’s response to Dean. I knby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I have several comments and observations that will take a bit of time to organize for a proper response... but initially, one fact comes up continually...... the use of the K2 MK7 to help direct serum calcium into bones... as they say: "where it belongs.". The body requires a certain amount of calcium for proper muscle contraction and other physiology but it doesn't need aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dave - have you looked into taking vitamin K2 - the menaquinone 7 form.. (K2 MK7) to help direct serum calcium into bones where it belongs? That along with specific dosing of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) are well known adjuncts to support bone. Added calcium in the presence of low intracellular magnesium is well known to cause arrhythmias due to the excitatory property of calcium so hopefully,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ron - I'm late in responding. So sorry for your turmoil;that spoils all the fun. Many others have had the second ablation before leaving Bordeaux and had good results eventually, so I'm confident that you'll soon be reporting that all is well with you, too. Best to you for a successful second procedure. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - I took my core supplements with me and as soon as I was able to get out of bed and take them, I did... yet that same day. And continued on daily from that time on. I had no blips or problems with missed beats or arrhythmia whatsoever. My heart felt 'sore' and there was a tender feeling in my chest for a day or two when I'd bend over to put on my shoes, but other thanby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dinner Danger - The Food Safety Scandal.... This summary report of a more complete version appears at the weblink below. It is a warning about The Food Safety Scandal… quick read; worth noting. The segment on imported fish is especially graphic as is the comment about some imported veggies from Mexico irrigated by sewer water. Quotes: Which countries are most responsible for exportby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Adam - All the good advice about keeping tabs on and boosting your magnesium and potassium will surely be useful to you. Keep in mind that molasses is a sugar and while it has nutrients, you are best to avoid it....especially sugar and adrenal issues. I have a lot of experience in reversing adrenal burnout as well as the AF. Also check your multi and be sure that it does not contain iron oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Todd. There are numerous co-infections that can mimic Lyme or accompany Lyme that are often missed by conventional testing. In fact, some markers were intentionally removed from the screening process so go undetected. The ELISA testing which is a common screen is totally worthless. There are now at least half a dozen Lyme Specialty Testing Labs as a result of inadequate testing by coby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
JohnB - I'm so glad you will be seeing Dr. Natale. Nearly 10 years ago, I was fortunate to have him right here in Cleveland, Ohio, for my ablation experience. It's well worth the effort. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cindy - I'm so very sorry to read of your ordeal and hope that soon, all will be in the past and you are once again enjoyng life in NSR. On the scarring of your heart as related to a viral infection..... have you ever tested positive for Lyme? While Lyme is a bacterial infection, it's known to reside in the connective tissue of the heart and could be the source of the scarring andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adam - Welcome. Most definitely, the low potassium and undoubtedly, along with that, low magnesium lie at the core issue for your AF return. These are fundamenal, essential nutrients that the heart needs to maintain proper electrical conductivity which can also be termed as adequate voltage. If you aren't using magnesium supplements regularly, then you should begin... as Shannonby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gay - You should try to see an EP who can analyze an ECG for you. True, even EPs miss the fine distinction of flutter on the ECG. The supervising EP I had last fall in the ER after the Lyme-related flareup discharged me in flutter. The EP I saw the next day pulled up the discharge ECG and compared it to that done right before I saw him and he pointed out the area on the strip that indicatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - I'm in favor of labeling all GM foods. Full disclosure. Not in favor of GM anything. Not in favor of using Round-up Ready seeds for crops or anything to do with pesticides/herbicides sprayed on crops or the agenda by Monsanto - world-wide. I posted the articles for the science presented..... not the business interests of either Dr. Mercola or Craig Weatherby. No debate.by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Diane - Check out this bio link or just google his name. Warren Jackman is well known as a pioneer in catheter ablation. He was a speaker at the AF Summit I attended years ago (2004)... and was greeted by colleagues with obvious, fond admiration. Interesting man with an informative presentation. At the time, I believe they commented he was doing extensive research and consulting. Jby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pig tummies inflamed by GM feed Here’s an example of how GM feed affects animas…in this case, pigs. While humans aren’t pigs, they could well be considered guinea pigs in terms of clinical manifestations from altered food going into human bodies. It pays to be aware and make informed food choices rather than blindly trust that GM food is safe and a good thing. Apparently not even for pigsby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM