Thanks, Nancy for your very extensive and valuable contribution to this "Awareness Alert". The science is there and it's coming from highly-credentialed researchers including Drs. Seneff and because this issue has been covered up and numbers manipulated, those who are speaking out with facts deserve a lot of credit. Speaking of Moms Across America, if you check at this lby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Thank you Larry for posting this introduction to an extremely important topic. I recently read the well-documented book, Whitewash - The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer and the Corruption of Science by Carey Gillam, the leading investigative reporter on Monsanto for over a decade. After hearing her interview with Jeffrey Smith of Institute for Responsible Technology, I have been attemptiby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Liz - You referenced my three ablations.... yes, true... and that was over a span of 20 years. I had the first Natale ablation in 2003 after the initial onset eight years prior. I nearly cancelled that date because I had actually managed to be AF free with no meds and just using the core nutrients. But I did go ahead and have it because of the potential for a major insurance change. Eleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey – please cite your references that indicate this is not true…. or explain what you think is not true. It’s not a novel notion. Many scientists recognized the problems with this exposure years ago. Robert O. Becker, MD wrote The Body Electric…. Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life (1985) which includes a section explaining the health consequences when disruptions to our naturby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Malvinos - The d-ribose definitely has use for cardiac support and is part of the nutritional recommendations mentioned in The Strategy report ... at this link. There is a lot of support for iodine since so many people are deficient; however, if you don't need extra, then it can cause thyroid complications that can affect your heart. I tested low and once that began to be repletby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
To clarify… Yes, certainly low-level frequencies Electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) obviously are found naturally everywhere in the environment but are typically relatively low frequencies and also are not usually harmful. However, it’s the manmade EMFs or the EMRs (radiation) microwaves in higher frequencies that are the concern to human health and also animals, bees and birds. . This is factby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Afibbers - Thanks for revisiting this. You may recall the previous posts on EMFs, electropollution or electromagnetic radiation and the many potential, adverse health consequences. If not, just type in Electropollution and you'll find them at the advanced search feature. The most recent, pointing out the papers by Martin Pall, PhD on the topic.... Pall has discovered no leby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sam - Thinking over your questions/comments on Hawthorne potentially lowering HR helps clarify why I didn't get along with Hawthorne ...many years ago. I was typically vagal at night with a low heart rate... and as I recall, I also experimented with taking Hawthorne at night which was when I typically had arrhythmia... at least initially....because there was always info on the benefiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello, dear Peggy! I'm so sorry to read your frustrating saga of events... but as Gill comments, I, too, am happy to see you posting in your typical, witty style. Question.... are you taking either a prescription for anticoagulant... or using natural aids to help prevent clot formation? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kathy - There are general guidelines and; most importantly, guidelines for you, specifically, based on your overall health status, if you take medications, your current afib status, your lifestyle risk factors and dietary nutritional intake overall that influence nutrient selection and dosing recommendations. Everyone is different in their nutritional status and especially with the core elby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Herb - muscle cramps are classic signs of magnesium deficiency... (and also dehydration). On your plan to start and stop the electrolytes/minerals to see if they are effective.... as an example...magnesium may take several months to become optimized intracellularly and stopping for a week may not show up in symptoms, but very well could give you a setback if you hadn't yet reached optiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Herbert - yes - well, as you probably know, research $$ aren't often spent on confirming these natural remedies because they aren't funded by Big Pharma.. ie, no large profit picture for patent revenue..... but you can find a variety of benefit confirmations in the References Section of the Magnesium Factor book by Mildred Seelig or the Research section at the Magnesium Water website.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Herbert - It's more than just wishful thinking. It’s been known for a very long time that magnesium deficiency is common and is related to a variety of heart problems not the least of which is arrhythmia. Several books, papers and websites are devoted to examining the impact of magnesium deficiency on not only heart health but many other health issues as well. Here’s a sample. Stby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - Can you elaborate on your comments? Doctors wrote it off as stress and will not perform an Ablation due to my age and the size of my heart. The episode damaged my Atrial valve and I have been having this intense heart soreness for about 2 months now. Did they go into detail on the remedy for the valve damage? Are they are saying it's okay to do intense exercise wiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's certainly true that some fish oils can have contaminants which obviously can cause many health problems. However, there are many significant health benefits from Omega 3’s and I would not want to be without it. Because I'm on Eliquis, I had to cut back on my daily doses and I am concerned that I'll not have the protection I've enjoyed for many previous years. Beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Herbert and welcome. It's not uncommon for some ectopic activity to continue after the ablation blanking period for some individuals for a while longer than is typical as everyone is slightly different as the heart settles down. Many here have found that getting back on the dietary regimen of the regular supplementation of the core electrolytes needed to help maintain stableby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anti-Fib - just remember that the standard blood (serum) test is not accurate for intracellular levels of magnesium. So...absent having a reliable Mg test, using bowel tolerance can give a fairly close indicator. Many take 400 mg and think that's enough and don't really push to the tolerance level and keep at just below that signal consistently - month on end - and many times, theyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
alxndr01 - Welcome. I am so sorry to read your VA saga and, unfortunately, that's not at all uncommon. I have corresponded with several vets who detailed similar stories about gross incompetency and apathy. So very frustrating and disheartening. You deserve better. As you point out, it certainly is common sense to determine the source or cause of the problem rather than mask the sympby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
OK Que - Glad your OH D is optimal....that gives you protection and support not only for healthy bone but overall health as well. Yes, that's the K2 that I use as well - the 200 mcg. Also try free weights with squats as well as doing arms. Start with lower weights and just do more reps rather than adding heavier weights. You get the benefit of the 'tug' and also the streby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - That's a great idea. I was thinking about recommending either methods for a person with diabetic neuropathy but was also concerned about the compatibility with afib so I'll be watching for your report. If there is a negative reaction, then be very aware of that once you do have your ablation procedure. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hello Que - For those with a history of Afib, it’s not a good idea to supplement with calcium since intracellular calcium dominates over magnesium and magnesium is the vital mineral we need in abundance. Calcium is important but in much lower quantities that easily can be obtained by conservative dietary intake. There are many reasons why you should avoid calcium supplements. Note this froby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, Bill...for the detailed response. I appreciate it. I'll pass it along. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Liz - how long ago was that tamponade case at U of M? You may recall one of our members having tamponade 12 years ago and Pete Reed's tamponade story from about 15 years ago. And the Pam Walter's story from 2002. Thankfully, time, education and more advanced training has undoubtedly helped avoid such tragedies. But the most prudent advice we can all give to anyone consiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello BeachBill - Thanks for sharing your information. Can you share ... .brand, model and source you all use? Could you state the cost? I'd like to investigate a reliable source to recommend to a friend who has multiple pain issues from crushed vertebrae. Acupuncture helps but having equipment at home would be ideal. Do you also have afib? Just curious as to how you located ourby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hello again, Lois. Thanks for going into your history and the recent details which are certainly of significant concern but I'm so relieved to read that you are improving and the encouraging comments from the nurse. Glad you are well-versed with the background and please do focus on the research by Dr. Langsjoen in that reference list. Just to clarify, while I did test positive for aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois - Here's a link to a previous post on the importance of CoQ10 related to diastolic dysfunction Check out the many links for supportive info. Also, this one links to a report published in Townsend Letter which is a great overview. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Lois - Good to hear from you again, but sorry about the DD development. I think you're smart to be evaluating the current dietary trends. Check some of the recent, past posts by George N and his dietary discipline. Current opinions indicate that organic, expeller-pressed, virgin coconut oil is good to use now that the focus is more on using fat for fuel. It's certainly easby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Dave and welcome. At this website, you'll find a large collection of testimonials from many who have had ablations and also many who have managed to avoid ablation by determining the underlying cause of the arrhythmia and making adjustments that worked. For some, no matter how diligent the effort to change, improve, eliminate and such, Afib still persists and ablation with a toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sue - I'm sorry to learn about your stress history. All all the more reason to really focus on magnesium intake. The best possible method to optimize intracellular magnesium consistently is by ingesting capsules or powder. The topicals are certainly useful but more time consuming. There is a topical magnesium oil or 'gel' that works efficiently, too... but again, takesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Catherine - Fortunately, there many more physicians that share Dr. Wright's treatment philosophies who are sharing with books and now videos and such. I'm glad you had success with your GERD issue and that The Strategy tips are also useful. One day at a time. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM