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Mark - In the CR session, it is mentioned that those on warfarin should not take more than 100 mcg as interference has been observed. One of the leading researchers on MK7 says that their work indicates that 45 mcg is all that's needed and more is not better or more effective. (Leon Schurgers, PhD). Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - it's worth reading this 2006 thread on effects of Amiodarone... pay particular attention to the clips regarding Pete Reed's experience. Just be aware. Jackie <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - you have only to read in CR 72 to answer your questions. This is not new science...and far from it. It seems clear, based on the resistance that Dr. Moore experienced so long ago when he came out with his findings on the relationship to sodium/potassium ratio, etc... that the salt/food industry absolutely does not want to give in and admit that food contains too much salt. As we all knowby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - in past posts, several people have noted that the bioperene causes them gastric distress. Try taking it with meals if you don't... but also consider using the Bluebonnet Albion Mag Glycinate that does not contain additional additives. This report may be helpful. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Occasionally after swallowing, the LES doesn't quite close all the way. ... A relaxed lower esophageal sphincter caused by some drugs (illegal or otherwise) ... Caffeine can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus Diagramsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Check out this clip by Steve Rochlitz, PhD...the hiatal hernia expert.... The Lower Esophageal Sphincter, or Schatzki's Ring As detailed in my earlier article, the Hiatal Hernia Syndrome can (eventually) cause serious illness including respiratory and cardiac symptoms, and appears to be present in most sufferers of food and chemical allergies. (2) But some of these complaints may be causedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
One thing you may want to check on is your platelet count. I have a mildly low platelet count and I did not get along with warfarin when I took it. My symptoms (petechiae) were bleeding under the thin skin areas around the ankles... looked like tiny blood blisters. My concern was if I could visually see these symptoms, then what was going on internally where I couldn't see the severity.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ivan - If baking soda relieves your symptoms temporarily, that's a clue . It could be overacidity but it could also be that you don't have enough stomach acid to digest foods and they lie there in the stomach and putrify. One of the afibbers with similar symptoms posted a while back that using apple cider vinegar before meals seemed to help. My knowledge and personal experience iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dennis - It's really good to hear from you and note your progress. There is no question that stress is a huge player in afib. Many people aren't aware of how profound the effect is. Stress depletes magensium so it makes sense that it drives afib in some individuals. I know it's been influential for me. I love the fact that you can get the nutrients you need from food sources aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Steve! Congrats on your success and progress. Your diligence and attention to detail certainly paid off big time for you and this just emphasizes that we are all individuals, biochemically. As you know, magnesium is the core ingredient for sure, but there are other refinements that do help ensure continued success which again are individualized and may work well for some but not everyoneby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The minute I saw this literature release, I knew someone here would be interpreting it that salt is a good thing. What a shame that these studies come out with so little thought or regard for the whole picture or even accurate science behind it. As pointed out by the experts referenced in CR 72... it's the dietary intake RATIO of potassium to sodium that makes the difference. Afibbers aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - While I've not read everthing published on magnesium, I've don't recall reading that it should not be used at night on an empty stomach. I've used it at bedtime for over 10 years and have not experienced GERD. If it was a significant player, there would be plenty of warnings because GERD is such a prevalent issue - especially when people don't have enough stomacby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - this excerpt is from Patrick Chambers, MD, contribution - Conference Room Session 14, 2003... (there are many other very informative posts there which every afibber should read). Jackie GERD The "alkaline tide" precedes the start of any meal. This is caused by gastric cell secretion of H and Cl into the lumen for digestion of food and simultaneous extrusion of K and HCO3 inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dave - welcome. There is an association between magnesium deficiency and MVP. Since all drugs help deplete magnesium, it's common to need to supplement. For a person your size, it is likely to be impossible to consume enough magnesium for your needs. As long as your kidneys are not damaged or impaired, magnesium supplementation is safe to take. Most of us here rely on large amounts, daby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Darla - As a start, you could refer him to these books Energy and Defense (PhD Researcher) Gian Paolo Littarru There are 129 relevant research references The Coenzyme Q10 Phenomonen Cardiologist, Stephen Sinatra, MD, FACC 19 chapters - each one has study references listed...on average 6 - 10 each. Plus an...amazing amount of work with CoQ research at William V. Judy, BS MS, PhD, working on paby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Frank - I have no personal experience with Lortab but I did have a friend who was addicted to pain meds for many years... back pain. He had to go to a Pain Management rehab facility in order to safely and effectively get off his drugs. I'd ask the prescribing physician for recommendations as to how to get off this drug safely and what to do about the afib side effect so it doesn'tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jack - one thing afibbers who finally manage to get it resolved one way or the other have in common is that we all are grateful for this great forum.... for the responsible, high- caliber information provided and for the compassionate support offered in our time of need. For those of us who have been hanging around for 10 years or more, the pattern seems not to change. We welcome newbie readersby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tish - this concept can be very difficult to 1) understand and 2) accept as possible.... but if you take the time to begin reading or even watching some of the video clips with Bruce Lipton, you can start to see the focus of how this is true. There isn't time or space to 'teach a course' on this topic. It's very difficult for some to open their minds to examine what The Newby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Montos - I agree about the near miss. It's good you are working diligently to optimize the critical electrolytes. It's something that for some of us can never be neglected. Definitely getting off the PPIs is a really important step. You deserve accolades for being so 'tuned in' to your own electrolyte/mineral requirements. Let's hope this continues to improve untilby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barb - for the fibrinogen... FIBRINOGEN Is an independent risk factor and can indicate individual increased risk for heart disease in the absence of other indicators. While necessary for clotting when injured, a higher-than-normal level creates clumping blood. It is influenced by genetic predisposition and high levels are enhanced by smoking and estrogen compounds as in birth control pills. Stuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Reseacher..... Of course, the typical, complete thyroid profile is something anyone using thyroid meds should do at least twice a year. The Mayo Clinic says: Too much thyroid hormone also can cause bone loss. This can occur either because your thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism) or because you take excess amounts of thyroid hormone medication to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidisby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Aspirin in primary prevention: New meta-analysis APRIL 29, 2011 | Sue Hughes Birmingham, AL - A new meta-analysis of studies of aspirin in primary prevention in a total of 90 000 subjects has suggested a 14% reduction in total cardiovascular events (driven by a 19% reduction in nonfatal MI) and a nonsignificant reduction in overall mortality and stroke [1]. But clinical-trials guru Dr Sanjaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - over the years, discussions on alcohol - especially when consumed on an empty stomach have generally indicated some type of a trigger response including elevated pulse, HR and an AF event. It's well known that avoiding alcohol is useful to maintain NSR. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Monty - Where's the potassium? Also, you could consider upping the magnesium unless you are at bowel tolerance with only 400 mg daily. As for other tweaks... I'd definitely remember what triggered this last event and avoid the obvious... too much salt... and alcohol is often a trigger ... Discipline isn't fun but it beats experiencing what you did. Make smart choices. If youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ed- Good for you! Somehow, the basics on thyroid hormone utilization often seem to be forgotten. The Levothyroxine is only T4 and if your body can't convert the T4 to the active hormone T3, then obviously, there will be thyroid function issues. It never ceases to amaze that this fundamental biochemical function is either misunderstood or ignored. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Vera and anyone else concerned with osteopenia... The literature says that along with magnesium, calcium, vitamin D3 and the trace minerals that include boron, manganese, molybdenum, chromium, strontium and more of key importance is taking vitamin K2 in the menaquinone 7 form or MK7. Vitamin K2MK7 helps direct calcium into the target tissue (bones) instead of depositing in soft tissues such asby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brian - there is plenty of research to support the need for the Essential Trio. Magnesium deficiency is common in afibbers and just because you take some, doesn't mean it's optimized inside heart cells where it function. Potassium intake is often overshadowed by high sodium intake - either intentionally by salt added, or hidden sodium in packaged, processed foods including restaurant fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - how much Mg do you take daily and what form? The patented chelated form by Albion?by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - all meds help to deplete magnesium. Focus optimizing your magnesium intake to optimize your intracellular levels. Magnesium is very calming overall as is taurine. Be sure you understand the reasons why the dietary intake ratio of potassium to sodium needs to be at least 4:1. Achieving this will stabilize your heart... but you must have optimal IC stores of magnesium first. Obviouby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Andrea - Here's more reading for you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM