Yes - definitely... in cases of insulin resistance or Metabolic Sydrome, there are instances of hypoglycemia which is a well-known trigger for AF. Several nutritional approaches help. Obviously, diet is involved but it's a whole systemic approach. It can be reversed and one doesn't have to progress to the diabetic state. In my case of insulin resistance, it was brought about by theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nick - when I decided on ablation, I consulted with Dr. Wharton as a backup in case I couldn't get an appointment here in Cleveland with Dr. Natale. He is an outstanding EP with many years of experience. It was just much more practical and convenient for me to have the procedure locally, or I'd have used Dr. Wharton - in a heartbeat. You'll be in good hands. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Mike and Erling - I finally took time to learn who consititutes the membership of The Salt Institute. As we might expect... these are major corporations protecting their vested business interests and anything published that would indicate a lessening of demand for their commodity, would be considered bogus information aka threatening to the bottom line. Never mind if it is harmful tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon - thanks for posting your experiences and the confirmation of your test results. The implications are far more common than most realize and certainly the nutrient absorption complication you point out is a key factor especially for afibbers but for many, many other ailments. You should continue to make consistent progress with the strictly gluten-free diet as well as eliminting the crosby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - the scar tissue results from the burns, but it's the destruction of the gap junctions which prevents the potentials or signals from going from cell to cell to cell...the scar tissue is not what indicates success. If the burns aren't deep enough to destroy the potentials, then that's why there is breakthrough AF...or if they aren't complete enough, neurofibrils can regroby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - what are you doing about assessing your intake of sodium (salt) containing foods relative to potassium-containing foods? They key lies in having a good base of intracellular magnesium... that's a given, which then allows the potassium to maintain NSR. The ratio of potassium to sodium intake from foods should be at a minimum... a 4:1 ratio... low sodium; lots of potassium-containing fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Trent - thanks. I was thinking about your success when I was compiling this. I went gluten free several years ago after much resistance on my part. IAs I read down the list of associated symptoms/conditions, I'm sure that sensitivity was the culprit for me... and for AF as well. Good to hear from you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Louise... no thats not my impression at all. Most GI docs, Internists and the like still dont have a clue. Yes, the studies are all mostly new and cutting edge. This is why the book is important; the seminars and teachings by Drs Fine, Hyman, OBryan and Braly are so critical in helping people find the root-cause of their chronic diseases . Many of the serum tests have not been reliabby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Emmie - thanks for your news. He's a remarkable person...of course, he has a remarkable care-giver, as well. Be sure you take good care of yourself, too. Best to you both. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glad you brought these instructions up again, Erling. That's what I did when I began reducing sodium and refining my ratio... over a period of a couple weeks. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Denver Thanks so much for sharing your update with us.... very glad to know you are doing so well. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dangerous Grains - The Gluten Sensitivity Conundrum by Jackie Burgess I Introduction II Checklist signs and symptoms III The Identification Problem IV The Inflammation Factor V Hidden,Unsuspected, Elusive Sources of Gluten VI Exposure to the Gluten Molecule VII Intestinal Permeability VIII Treatment IX Genetic Susceptibility X Genetic Testing XI Microscopic Colitis XIII Referencesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - I don't think that the majority of LAFers are on blood thinners. Hans can let us know that. That's the problem with so many studies... the population cohorts aren't clearly defined or even segregated so the results make sense. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
As usual, Erling, thanks for keeping this in the forefront. I like the term: Ancient Kidney. Puts it all in perspective. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynda - I recall Louise was told to add extra potassium, like LS V8, and to watch her levels when she first started using Tikosyn. Another person also mentioned he was told to use the LS-V8. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Calli - some of the reasons why chocolate can be a trigger: No one eats plain raw chocolate... it is usually sweetened... sugar depletes magnesium and potassium. If you eat chocolate as a snack without other food rather than after a meal, you may experience a hypoglycemic reaction as a result of sugar entering the blood stream very quickly. Hypoglycemia is a known trigger of AF. Unless organiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - it's just Paleo "style" eating... most people other than William don't eat raw meat ... many of us eat as much raw veggies nuts and fruit as we can. Paleo style eating doesn't include processed foods so until those are eliminated completely, the food intake won't 'naturally' balance out the added sodium and potassium continues to suffer. I hopeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heather - keep on trying it backwards... it becomes much easier with experience and it's really good to reverse the motion..uses muscles and joints in a different way that helps build stability and stamina. Erling - Yeah - let's let it go as epileptic. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Since I don't consume as much food as used to, I always supplement with 1000 - 1500mg potassium a day... depending on both food quantity and if it's all prepared at home or if I eat out which might be twice a month. Other than that, all my food intake is from fresh whole food, not packaged or processed, with a very few occasional exceptions. I estimate my daily potassium intake from fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just remember that drugs of all types deplete magnesium. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I've recently been having a similar discussion with a group of 'educated' women who don't really understand nutritional requirements either. It's not even the current generation but several generations past. I find there is a lack of cocnern or even interest in nutrition which absolutely blows me away. All of these people have health issues that could benefit froby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - it's elliptical machine... not epileptic! No wonder you were puzzled.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - My Functional Medicine MD orders routine blood draws that include the typical, standard tests twice a year. If she is watching something we are working on... (as when I was focused on increasing the vitamin D levels, she tested every 2 months for both the 25OHD and serum calcium). The other heart health markers such as CRP, ferritin, fibrinogen, homocysteine, hemoglobin A1C, fasting inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ian - I use less than 500 mg sodium a day (that which occurs naturally in whole foods) along with well over 5000mg of potassium daily - mostly from food, but also supplementing with about 1000 mg potassium gluconate powder ....as added insurance because some days I don't eat that much food. If I add any salt to food for taste, it is a very minor amount of sea salt. My heart is extremely calmby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie just alerted me to this article in heart.org.... thanks! Sodium/potassium ratio important for health July 11, 2011 | Lisa Nainggolan Atlanta, GA - People with the highest ratio of sodium to potassium in their diet had a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared with those who had the lowest ratio of sodium to potassium intake over a 15-year follow-up, aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - it's appalling and disgusting. It is believeable, though, as that's what these groups with vested interests have been doing all along to put money in their coffers at the expense of the health of the public. I would not expect it would change any time soon. Fortunately, we have the inside track and can help others understand these critical issues as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Maureen - if you go strictly by numbers... it would be according to Moore, around 500 mg daily to support the body's functional requirements... and of course, keeping your potassium intake from foods around the recommended 4700mg number.... but... the true test (for us) is where you stand with AF. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great to see your very positive report, Rich. Enjoy life! Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for posting this, Carol. Id imagine Dr. Moore would probably say It's about time...and it's a start but the sodium recommendation at an average of one teaspoon a day is still too high but its high time some national attention is focused on this critically important issue although not nearly enough on target to accomplish the many health benefits available from lowering sodium intakeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - in light of the various reponses you've received, have you had an evaluation for the stenosis? It's a spiral CT scan of the heart. When I reviewed the results of my post-ablation spiral CT scan, I asked Dr. Natale what the symptoms would be... he said extreme fatigue and shortness of breath in severe cases. Most cases would have little or no symptoms. Although we hate to tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM