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JimM - thanks for your addition. The grapefruit pectin is a useful product and has been recommended for many years as it's thought to help lower cholesterol. I didn't think to add it to this discussion so I'm glad you brought it up. I just did a quick check for contraindications for the grapefruit pectin and it appears there the same contraindications are advised for this as fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynda - Sorry if this post wasn't clear. Are you asking about the GSE or the use of grapefruit, itself, with Rhythmol? Refer to the text under the GSE... From the information page on NutriBiotics GSE We have no reports of any drug interactions or contraindications of any kind. There is a danger in drinking fresh grapefruit juice or eating grapefruits when taking certain medications (consuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - then what works for you, is the way to go. NSR is what we are after. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - My hematomas were caused because I have a low platelet count and they had overdosed me on warfarin/Coumadin. Each time I had a complication, it was due to aggressive dosing that took me past the 2.0 INR requisite level. Even though I cautioned the nursing staff about the dosing, they did it their way and I sustained the injury. At one time my INR reached 10 and two others 8 and 5.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ah, now Howie... you know you're the darling of the forum!!! Where would we be without your wit and humor?by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - I couldn't find a complete label online that verifies the potassium content of 690/can ... but I did see that there are 16 grams of carbs in 10 ounces and 9 grams of that comes from sugar... or just a bit over 2 teaspoons of sugar in each can. Anything else listed on the label that doesn't show up in the online advertising? I would think that as long as you only consumed one caby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Grapefruit Seed Extract - Safe, Effective Bug Killer With the recent news about an ominous, new antibiotic-resistant bacteria mutation now found in Asia and coming this way, its important to have an arsenal on hand for both preventive and curative use. One such remedy is Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) there are many others but this one stands out as being particularly safe and effectiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Lois - It's long been known that inflammation and afib go hand in hand. Lots of remedies to combat inflammation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - most EPs require that you have failed a trial of at least two drugs.... probably because since ablation is not without risk, they don't want to jump into something and have an adverse effect when the afib could have been managed with drugs. My response would be that ablation becomes a consideration when, after trying various options including lifestyle changes and neutraceutical inteby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - Answer: No. As you've noted, bananas are at the top of the list probably partly because of the content and partly because they are convenient foods and of course, sweet.... most people choose sweet over other choices. Often dietitians are notorious for giving out advice to eat bananas as a potassium source, whereas a Certified Clinical Nutritionist will know the reasons why it isnby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Curt - The coaching idea is something many of us have been doing here for many years...either by posts or by private email and phone calls. It works only when the 'student' is highly motivated to follow the suggestions. More importantly, my experience is that there is nothing better to imbed into one's brain the importance of the various key issues than committing to doing the rby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - you said: "Should Dr Marrouche tell the patient with scarring that precludes successful ablation (according to his staging system) to try Dr Wong's approach (Vitazym) and check back in x number of months to see if it has regressed?" My response would be a resounding, YES!!! The Wong approach can only help and there will always be time for ablation. It would certainlby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barry - I think you are wise to listen to your intuition about works best for you... of course, we miss your input so we welcome it when you do pop in. Enjoy life! Best to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - some years ago, one of our afibbers (who eventually went for ablation) was using a lower dose of flecainide daily...as advised by his cardiologist. He kept having regular AF. Eventually he saw an EP who prescribed a higher dose, stating that for a man of his size, (he was 6'2 and weighed about 200 pounds) the initial dose was not enough to keep him in rhythm. Even though you donby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - I may not understand your point, but this (reference) talks about serum testing of magnesium and we know serum is not reflective of what's inside the cells. Further, if bowel intolerance comes up fairly soon in a regimen, it's not necessarily indicative that the IC stores are repleted to optimal...just that the body is getting rid of excess magnesium that was introduced to quiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mine was an overnight stay. Procedure time start to finish, about 3 hours with only 39 minutes of actual fluoroscopy time. It all depends on what they find...presuming the EP is going to check out all areas where the potentials are located and ablate those outside of the routine areas that isolate the pulmonary veins. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - my EP prescribed the beta blocker Toprol XL (not the generic) 25 mg at the onset... wait 30 minutes, take 100 flecainide. If not converted in l hour, take another 100 flecainide. He says if you don't slow down the HR first with the BB, the antiarrhythmic may not be able to work. I think 50 is probably too low a dose for you. If you don't have the BB, then try the 100 next tiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
How do rat cells equate with human cells? Equivalent? Do we know? Hans always says rat studies aren't reliably predictive of human results. ?? anyone know?? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois... about the heat in the thyroid area. Many years ago I had that and it was diagnosed as thyroiditis... ie itis = inflammation. The doctor at the time said to take asprin to get rid of the inflammation. As for the sleep issues, the thyroid and adrenal function are closely related. Typically, there is often trouble with sleep when your body is producing cortisol at the wrong time...at nby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just a reminder that with this extreme heat many of us are experiencing, its smart to keep hydrating not only with water, but adding electrolytes throughout the day and evening. Ive talked about my favorite little packets of electrolytes that you add to a liter of water. I then transfer it to other smaller containers to have with me outdoors and when I work out at the fitness center. Check oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise! Ah ha!... I had thought it was a parasite from your long-lasting symptoms. I have no personal experience with Flagyl to share. I do know giardia can be stubborn to get rid of, though so you may need to go with the Flagyl. Also, have your dog tested. They get it and you can get from them. As for interference with Flagyl and your supplements, the best thing to do is talk to your phby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lois - Yes... I have a couple of hints for you. Right now I've experienced a change in my thyroid function as well... I have always been hypo and by addressing adrenal burnout along with using thyroid support supplements as well as Armour thyroid for many years, my tests show I'm approaching hyper thyroid territory even though I take a very minor amount of Armour. I've beenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - there is science to support the bioavailalbility of each form of magnesium. Measuring it in the body is the intracellular content which is what the Exatest thread is all about. Hopefully, we'll be able to add more to that in the near future. The mineral supplement people, such as Albion Minerals have been researching and measuring absorption and efficacy for over 50 years so I tenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - thanks for that. I agree about the need for clarification. I've recently been reading more about what are actually the better forms of magnesium for bioavailability and the chemistry indicates that magnesium salts are not better absorbed. " True chelates are absorbed better than mineral salts and are better retained in body tissue. Chelates are better tolerated than non-bouby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Barry - So nice to hear from you. Glad you are doing so well. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us. Long may you live in NSR and enjoy life. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just to clarify my PIP protocol.... the small dose of the beta blocker... in my case it is Toprol XL and not the generic version... is taken first to slow the heart rate down. Dr. Natale said that helps to allow the antiarrhythmic to work properly. I've tried this six times since my ablation and it works extremely well.... only twice have I had to take the second dose of 100 mg. I wiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laura - That's great news. I wish you well and look forward to your report when it's over. Some years ago when evryone was going for ablations at a fast clip, we would offer a post to "Call in the Angels"... so I'm reviving it and I'll be sure to summon the angels for you and Dr. Natale on September 9. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great post, Erling. From my research into the Nattokinase topics in the CR #39 and 40, I learned a lot about fibrosis and not just of the heart. The fibrosis stories and reversal thereof offered by one of the proteolytic enzyme experts, Dr. William Wong, were both unusual and highly dramatic. From that information, I had no doubt that using nattokinase or serrapeptase would be extremely uby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Josiah - you can try it either way, but since this study George references is on sheep, I'm not sure it directly applies to humans. But, that said, it's long been known that until you have reached optimal magnesium stores, then adding potassium can make afib worse. If you think that potassium is a problem for you, then you first you have to determine if you have reached tissue saturby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol I did some checking in the Russell Blaylock (retired neurosurgeon) archives about the use of GABA. He indicates its used more for depression and also mentions the crossing the BBB issue. Therefore he recommends " A better alternative to GABA is to increase ones intake of omega-3 fats, especially DHA. Elevated consumption of omega-3 fats, as discussed in my previous newsletters, signby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM