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Lynn - For factual information about mercury, how it is stored in the body, safe mercury/amalgam filling removal and so on... spend time reading at these links to what the experts in this field report based on their many years of research and treatment. Mercury is stored in the liver and brain which makes removal from the body a complicated process. Among the many problems associated with mercuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yoga as Heart Therapy Three months of yoga cut bad heartbeats by half and improved patients’ mood and quality of life 2/14/2013 Report by Craig Weatherby of Vital Choices Details of the Yoga My Heart trial Dr. Lakkireddy’s team at The University of Kansas Hospital followed 49 patients with atrial fibrillation (symptomatic paroxysmal AF) who had no physical limitations (Lakkireddy D et aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - as so many of us have learned by trial and more trials.. you just have to keep experimenting and find what 'sits well' for your particular situation. Keep in mind that not all testing of various foods and such is accurate. The bottom line is regardless of how you tested, if it causes gastric distress, then you should avoid it. The Paleo style of eating was developed by Loby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon - Impaired adrenal function certainly was contributory with my afib and fortunately, I eventually found a FM MD who knew how to treat and reverse it. I always say, "I was born stressed."...and the insults continued to accumulate throughout my entire lifetime until the manifestation of AF. I only realized later in life that my stressful childhood was not the norm and I am fullby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Monty - Absolutely...whatever it takes to stop the burning... then regroup and begin again. Only you live in your body so you have the inside track to ferreting out the culprits and what offers improvement. I hope you have relief soon. Let us know. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike - I agree with your approach that sometimes it's best to drop supplements and start over.... except for those essential electrolytes. The suggestions we give here are really guidelines as there is just not a cookbook formula that works for everyone since we are all biochemically unique and in various stages of health or un-health with underlying genetic factors that can expressby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - yours is a complicated situation...and certainly not one that can be addressed adequately here by posting. You were on the right track by adding iodine...even if it was a small dose... and wrong of the doctor to tell you to stop. However, that's not uncommon. I'm not sure that your nutritionist's testing will evaluate missing nutrients in your blood, but if it does,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - Specifically, did your dentist use the high volume air evacuation system to capture the mercury vapors released during the drilling... and the protective face garb and rubber dam in the mouth for high volume liquid removal? I can't think of anything more specific than chelation therapy as it targets specifically the toxins released and should be done after each removal/exposureby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - I almost didn't see your post since it is now on page 2... sorry for not checking... As I recall, it took me a couple weeks on the WW to notice a difference in the first morning urine. Initially, I was around the 5 number that you mention. Now, I don't check often because I know when I'm acidic because of the way my tongue feels....odd but true. Before the WW, I alby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Murrray - Wonderful that your daughter is following the medical path. I wish her much success. Your visit to your daughter's lab brought back lots of memories for my lab experiences. While I was handling human hearts, little did I know I'd have such a personal, intense interest many years later... I'd have paid more attention to the chambers and definitely the LAA. Aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ellen - I'm very pleased that you've discovered the importance of getting enough potassium and the ease of using the LS V8.. Many members here similarly have had tremendous success with controlling their AF. Some have found that the potassium chloride is irritating to the stomach but overall, the LS V8 has been extremely useful for many of us. Keep in mind that making sure your sodby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - First, the Lipospheric C.... the taste is not great but I use it just plain... I use a small cup with about 3 oz of water... and squeeze the gel into that... so that the gel doesn't clump... Then you swirl the cup so the gel moves with the water and then toss it down ..."cowboy style" in one gulp. That's the recommended way to avoid the sticking to the sides of a glby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - Mercury is extremely neurotoxic. The high mercury is undoubtedly going to run interference until you go through the chelation removal procedure followed by nutrient replacement after every session. It's an arduous endeavor. Some years ago, a friend with arrhythmia and who also had high levels of mercury plus other toxic metals went through an extensive chelation treatment and wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Monty - I think you'll be pleased (eventually) with your detoxing methods. You may find that if you aren't consuming foods with high magnesium content that eventually, you're going to cause more of a problem because you absolutely must have the magnesium (and potassium) to maintain your heart energy. For now, during your 'wash out' phase, it's good to clear your sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diane - The occurrence and prevalence of arrhythmia in the elderly is certainly understandable. It's well-acknowledged that in the elderly population, mal-nutrition runs rampant. Seniors just don't have the appetite to eat an abundance of all the foods that provide the essential nutrients... even when we're younger, it's difficult to consume enough foods that contain magnesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Low Carb Die Reverses GERD For GERD improvement this useful tip might offer significant relief -- quickly and easily. A report published in Alternative Therapies (Nov/Dec 2001), noted that a low-carbohydrate diet provided GERD improvement and relief in a small case report of five examinations. “In these case reports, we describe the findings of 5 individuals who noted prompt and complete relieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Okay, then Eric...I recall reading that it has been observed that often after right flutter ablation, afib texisting in the left atrium is then revealed...where previously, the aflutter in the right atrium was masking the afib in the left chamber. Do you know if when the flutter ablation was done if they checked the left atrium for potentials? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - I'm adding the following case report information to the GI Connection to AF post.... This could be worth consideration for your husband and is certainly easy enough to try... especially since the report indicates results happened quickly. I would also test for Candida (yeast)... since that causes belching after meals starchy sugary carbs that feed the yeast are consumed.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Pete! Hard to believe that it's been 10 years. I'm so glad you are doing well now after that dreadful and highly stressful period which emphasizes how damaging unremitting stress can be to every one of us. Your post is a sobering wakeup call on many levels. Take good care of yourself now that all that is behind you. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Monty - I'm so sorry to see this is still plaguing you. All the chemicals in the procedure and the remedies you're using for discomfort plus the infection definitely play a part in the irritation. Your tissue pH is a huge consideration. Why not make the Waller Water and drink an abundance to get your pH less acidic. An overly acidic body affects all nerves and more. If youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Coomo - If the citrate is causing diarrhea, then I'd switch to the glycinate form and keep the dose the same but spread it out throughout the day... it may be overwhelming to your system to take that much 'on empty' in the morning. You'll just have to experiment to see what 'sits' well for you. Generally, it's better to space out dosing rather than take a larby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - I only mention the Barrett's because in patients with ongoing GERD and discomfort, it would be negligent not to have that survey to rule it out. I would stop the betaine HCl for now. How were you tested for Candida? and how did the nutritionist rule out the food and supplement sensitivities? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - Where was your flutter? Right or left atrium? Sorry if you posted that, I don't recall. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - there are other influences in addition to diet that make the body acidic.... so being vegetarian isn't a guarantee that you'll be alkaline. As with most approaches, it's a combination of many factors. The alkaline water is an easy, convenient and valuable assit and certainly one that has a lot of long-standing evidence that it is supportive of health, but there is undby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - Shortly I'm adding a clip to the GI Connection to AF thread... that indicates a small group of people who went on a low carb diet (taking in no more than 20 grams carbs daily) had immediate relief from GERD symptoms. While it is anecdotal evidence from case reports, it's noteworthy for someone who is suffering from GERD. As a cautionary note, though, have any of your docby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Coomo.... your dosing of potassium may be too high...at least initially, if your intracellular levels of magnesium are marginally low. You can't know what the IC magnesium level actually is without the specialized testing (by Exatest) but if you have only recently begun using magneisum supplements, then you should consider backing off on that much potassium... until you've been rampingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - I never boil water in the microwave... often just heat enough to be 'hot' but never heart to boiling. That story about plants dying or seeds not sprouting was debunked by actual experiments some time ago. I'm not a fan of using a microwave for anything, but sometimes for one cup of hot water, it's useful. I hope you are soon able to get your cortisol managedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Flutter typically is a rapid, but very regular beat... unlike the afib which is chaotic The rate of flutter can be very high (over 200 bpm) or in the low 100's. I've experienced both high and low. With the high, it was difficult for me to breathe easily and I felt dizzy. With the low, it was comfortable enough to exercise and be functional.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz… it could be that at that time , PC was not aware of the published science by Dr. Beckett. The conclusion from one such example: Mean pH value of urine (Early Morning Sample) Prior to consumption of aqueous metal bicarbonate solution: pH 5.9 After commencement of consumption of aqueous metal bicarbonate solution: pH 6.7 The consumption of aqueous metal bicarbonate solution decreaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy – Erling has posted prolifically the relevant science supporting the health benefits of drinking alkaline water. The need to support health through alkalinity is not new and has been observed over many years. In my haste to respond quickly to you, I neglected to point out the most critical reason why the WW benefits us. This quote from Erling’s post From UW to WW with Love: &quoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM