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Debbie - do a little more research to learn that the preventive remedy for this is to be sure you take vitamin K2 in the form of Menaquinone 7 or MK7 to help direct calcium liberated from the vitamin D into the bones where it belongs and not in the arteries or soft tissues. Hans is checking on the currect recommendations for dosing of MK7 but in the past it was 45 micrograms (mcg) daily as aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - I've posted often about Functional Medicine. Jeff Bland, PhD started the Institute for Functional Medicine. Practitioners can go there for advanced training and certification. I found my FM MD who is a Board Certified Family Practice physician by attending a seminar on nutritional approaches to health a number of years ago. She was just starting her practice here after relocatiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - I do. I have posted previously on attending a seminar by the Zeolite people and I was very impressed with the technology. I'm not sure if they were the original and then the ACZnano people 'improved' on the product to get around the patent or not. However, the caging effect of the zeolite makes perfect sense and the fact that the toxins are trapped and ushered out of theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - it would be worth trying a good digestive enzyme with every meal. Very often, as we age, the lack of proper digestive enzymes to break down fat and protein particles results in feelings such as you describe just where the breastbone ends. I use and continue to recommend the one by NOW brand called Super Enzymes. It contains some betaine hydrochloride and other key enzymes. You can chby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Further to my comment... Here's a newsletter article discussing the benefits of oral chelation... I have no idea whether this product is good, bad, or better than most... I do know that the author of the article, John Morgenthaler, typically writes accurate information and this article has numerous references worth checking out. He says this in the introduction: ...." As you may already knowby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for bringing this up again, Carol. It's a good reminder of why people shouldn't rush to have an ablation. While generally safe, they are not risk free. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The concept of personalized medicine sounds ideal, Dick, and actually, it's been used in practice now for quite a number of years by Functional Medicine practitioners. Testing is done to determine what nutrients are deficient in that individual's body. It seems to be a win/win situation since the body was desgined to run on nutrients as fuel. Getting back to fundamental basics is aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Simon - Now there are oral forms of chelation that are more convenient but still require what seems to be endless treatment and they are still expensive and need to be ongoing. Chelation isn't something one starts and then there is an end-point. It's always ongoing since it's easy to take in more of the offending toxins...especially these days. A number of years ago, a friend (by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lisa - Selections from The Strategy (Observational Report)... Since you have arrhythmia, you should experiment with dosing as Dr. Sinatra recommends. Note the statement that people in their 40's and 50's can be deficient. Jackie CoQ is peak in the body at age 21. Levels decrease gradually and at the age of 65 most people are 45-50% low. Fortunately there are people who are above that by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mellanie and thanks...Your statement is right on on the risk factor. I think people are much to casual about seeking a quick ablation without checking out all the facts including risks. We've seen enough of the such testimonials here to know better but the public watching TV wouldn't pick that up from what apparently was presented. ...." So treating any catheter ablation as totally riskby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Claire - the 5HTP is often very successful for those needing bedtime help. Melatonin needs to be in a very minor dose. Most doses seem to be too high ...in this case, more is not always better. I think it's one of those cases where it takes a lot of experimenting. Some people find that all they need is 100 or 200 L-theanine at bedtime to assist with sleep as that also helps raise serby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
About stenosis and ablating in the pulmonary vein: unless there is no other way, they don't like to burn too close to the pulmonary vein ostea (opening) because of the stenosis risk. A number of years ago, Dr. Natale developed a modification to the typical Pulmonary Vein Isolation procedure in which he places the burns away from the ostea and well into the antrum area of the heart...thuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin Since you have an artificial valve, be sure you do extra research on going off a statin...that's out of my comfort zone for recommendations other than what we already know about the side effects. An artificial valve may need special considerations. But regardless of on or off the statin, you need to really do good research on the importance of CoQ10 for the heart and overall health. Hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It must be common when researching on the Internet to stumble across something relevant but missed when first issued. Such is the case for me about the criticism of the Live AF Ablation on Today Show Interesting points offered. Live AF Ablation Case on the Today Show: Education or Spectacle? In early February 2010, a live AF ablation case aired on the Today Show. To be correct, I should say tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - Candida overgrowth can affect passages from the nasal cavity to the anus and tissue beyond. When there is a pathological amount, nothing works right and every time you feed the yeast with a starchy, sugary carb, they expand and place pressure on all surrounding organs involved. Nutrient absroption is impaired as well. The other consideration is if you aren't gluten free; could beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - I've long been posting about the downside of using statin drugs since I was injured years ago by the adverse side effects. I continue to offer awareness posts at every opportunity. Following are many that I've contributed for the current BB session. Go to the Graveline website and spend time there reading about his experiences with statin drugs. Dr. Graveline is a highly relby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - I think probiotics are a must for just about everyone afibber or not; even infants and children benefit and especially the elderly. There is just so much benefit to keeping the levels of healthy bowel flora elevated. Ive used them for many years and while Im not sure that it helped my afib, I know it didnt hurt to take them. The comments in CR #63 in the probiotic section are usefuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I presume you have read the Conference Room Session on No More Heartburn? If not..., you should... Here's one section on the GERD topic Part 2 - Digestive Issues & Health GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) There is no question that digestive ailments influence overall health. A recent government report indicates hospitalizations due to chronic acid reflux increased sharply from 199by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jill - you'll just have to try it. Everyone responds differently. That was the first drug prescribed for me and it was the worst one I ever took. Zapped my energy completely and really did nothing to control or prevent my AF. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - it's obvious that you don't tolerate either nattokinase in general... (it is derived from bacteria produced on soy)...or that particular brand. I've used a variety of brands including the one you mention and I don't have any noticeable reaction even though I have a sensitivity to soy food. It is well recognized that an elevated heart rate after eating indicates a foodby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - Smart move. I'm sure your consultation will be highly informative. Please share after you've met. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My goodnesss, Erling, you certainly are more than a wealth of knowledge in many, many areas. I thank you for that enlightening contribution which should serve to remind us all that we can 'empower' ourselves anytime we choose to open our minds to what we don't already know or to reconsider what we think we already know. For sure, you have given me plenty of past incentiveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - This is one of many. If you understand the stress adaptation process... or (GAS) then you'll understand that stress shuts down all body processes that aren't intimately involved with immediate survival... according to the ultimate authority on stress, Hans Seyle known as "the father of stress." Stress virtually shuts down the gastrointestinal system (GI). ...by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jill - I responded to your email 3 times and all were blocked and I have no idea what the problem is other than your email locked my computer each time....maybe you have a virus? In any event, I hope you have probably gone to the ER by now if you have not converted. Sorry for the technical difficulty. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - and the complicating issue for stress is that it actually stops stomach acid production in some cases and therefore compounds the proper breakdown of food. Stress is a killer for many reasons so it's always a good approach to manage the stress first. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Michael - yes - that detrimental side effect is well known. There is another issue with rebound from PPIs used long term. Regardless of what Big Pharma thinks, the body does need stomach acid to break down and metabolize food nutrients that on which your body depends for healthy function. Blocking the natural process is just...well, 'unnatural'... and will eventually have multipleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Michael - nice to see your name here! Have you been tested to rule out Candida albicans overgrowth? This is a fundamental issue when it comes to gas and bloating which occurs after eating...since any type of carbohydrate feeds the yeast, especially a starchy, sugary carb. Candida ovegrowth is very common. If testing isn't available, you can start with a regimen of a number of efby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - I had no other health issues when I had my ablation (age 67) and took no other drugs. Therefore, I felt very comfortable resuming the electrolytes and other supplements that I had been taking regularly prior to ablation. Since you have other health issues, you may or may not be allowed to use any of those minerals in the hospital.. In fact, I'd be surprised if your surgeon will sanby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - shortly, I'll be offering a post about mineral absorption. In the meantime, what you need to know is that if you use a true amino acid chelate... the label should read Albion and then list patent numbers... you don't have to worry about taking both magnesium and potassium together. The magnesium will be unaffected by potassium intake. Actually, potassium doesn't really iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - I recall reading that patients who spend time on a respirator during and post surgical procedures were more prone to the pneumonia factor addressed as nosocomial in origin. You may not have a choice as to the type of ablation your heart can be subjected to, but it would seem prudent to me to determine if you absolutely had to be on a respirator... ie, that catheter ablation is not an optiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM