It's not the serum magnesium afibbers should be worrying about, but that which manages to be transported across the cell membranes into the intracellular area where it actually functions.....and assists with other enzymatic reactions and also to relax muscles and in this case, it's to help calm the heart myocytes. So no matter how it gets in the cell, what counts is whether we have opby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well actually, this is not snake oil. The preparation has an 'oily' feel but it isn't an oil at all and it does seem to work effectively. I recently tried some from Designs for Health called MagneDerm and I was impressed how well it worked to relieve a sore muscle. The book Transdermal Magnesium Therapy by Mark Sircus AC OMD is highly informative about the many uses for this type of transdermby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Going from memory - when Lynn of San Diego had her Natale ablation, he said that often afib covers up or masks the presence of aflutter and after a successful AF ablation, the patient may be left with flutter. That was Lynn's case and she had a second ablation for the flutter. I believe that I've either read or seen a post saying that now the equipment is better at uncovering the flby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry - do you find that this combo keeps you out of AF? If not, then I'd be suspect of the aspartate ligand in that it has excitatory properties. The Albion chelate is the only one I know of that is formulated (and patented) to reach the small intestine, intact, with no interaction from stomach acid and therefore no breakdown in the stomach so no buffering reaction. So, for your versby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lou - that's unfortunate but the good news it was a short episode. It's said that if an ablation is successful, you can't trigger AF. However, my experiences parallel yours - if I neglect the critical electrolyte levels, I'll get into trouble. I'm sure you'll be fine as long as you always remain mindful. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - Good report. I'd be careful with adding more potassium since your last serum was 5.0. If anything, I'd try to optimize your magnesium if at all possible without reaching bowel tolerance. Perhaps now it is time to focus on adding d-ribose, CoQ10 and carnitine. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joyce - I'm not sure if Life Extension provides the service out of the out of the US but many of the newer tests are just blood spot - where you prick your finger and collect a sample on a special paper and mail away. If I find something that works for the UK, I'll let you know. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - It's not complete but the Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements by Michael T. Murray ND is a good one. The Healing Nutrients Within by Eric Braverman MD is another - mainly amino acids. Such is the dilemma of nutritional therapies because it's a huge field with endless biochemistries involved. Certainly, we could work on a basic list that would be helpful to afibbers andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - I responded to your post at the original. See here for Hans' recommendations and the iHerb linkby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - Hans has listed his general suggestions in his web vitamin link above....under heart health. Because there are so many variables for each unique biochemistry, it would be difficult to publish a one-size-fits all list. We know the essentials... magnesium, potassium, taurine, B complex, Co-Q10, ribose, carnitine, Omega 3 essential fatty acids, Vitamin E (gamma), Virtamin C, all helpby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Josiah - many years ago, when I was searching for answers to some health issues that surfaced, I began reading and going to health seminars on "alternative medicine".... there I met my first holistic MD and became his patient. I subscribed to at least 5 newsletters written to enlighten the healthcare consumer about nutritional needs beyond what the RDA recommended. After treatingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joyce - you bring up a very good point. Preventive medicine includes screening all the standard potentials or indicators in blood chemistry and treating anything that is outside the normal range before it becomes a significant health problem. This brings up the cost issue of preventive medicine. Here in the US, some insurance plans don't cover all the preventive screenings so we have toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - it's not at all uncommon to have some breakthrough during the healing process which is 6 - 8 weeks. Over the years, some have reported that their heart didn't settle down for almost six months. I would not be at all discouraged so early in the recovery period. Hopefully, he won't forget his flecainide dose very often. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
One of my young friends has an 18 mo. old child who suffers from asthma and they have the nebulizer with magnesium. She says it works well. When I asked her if they had also recommended supplemental magnesium, she looked blank. Apparently the fact that a magnesium deficiency is connected with asthma hasn't made it to her pediatrician's desk yet. However if you check this link, you&by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry - as George points out, if you use the magnesium glycinate which is the amino acid chelate version, (patented by Albion on the label), it completely by passes any interaction with stomach acid and does not breakdown in the stomach nor does it depend on stomach acid to complete metabolism....so it will not alter stomach pH. That would not be true of potassium taken with meals...so you shouby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nick - unless you are diagnosed with anemia and are directed to take supplemental iron by your physician, men should never supplement with iron. As Isabelle mentions, everyone should have those basic tests to rule out that you don't have iron overload. Very important. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Liz for bringing up the observation that biochemical individuality is a definite consideration when it comes to eating plans and our own uniqueness. As we know from the many testimonials here, what works for one may be sabotage for another and the trick is figuring out which one works for our own metabolic requirements. When I did my course of 20 acupuncture sessions, the DOM talkedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pat - yes - that startle-effect is well known to be a trigger for arrhythmia.... the startle effect is also a classic sign of magnesium deficiency. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for this Benj - I would always rather rely on my PharmD to learn of any contraindications. (not that I take Rx drugs, but I always advise those I help to run it by the pharmacist first). Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - regarding seaweed.... it is high in free glutamate and that should be avoided. (excitatory to afibbers) Many supplements including Multivitamins use seaweed or kelp as a source for iodine. It annoys me to see this continually even in some of the higher quality products. I've been supplementing with iodine for about 2 years. I find it helps tremendously. Based on the informatiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - I have to agree with Sharon - 14 grams of carbohydrate is a significant amount to ingest just to get a mere 700 mg of potassium in a drink. We need to be very smart about which carbohydrates we consume and why. In some circumstances, of course, an occasional serving of coconut water would be a useful alternative to adding a no carb portion of potassium gluconate powder. If it works fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - I've heard it referenced... who is the author (s)? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I'm very sorry to read your post. While this comment is not of much comfort to you, your afib journey sounds very typical of what most of us have experienced. Those who are heavy exercisers seem especially prone to the degenerative progression you describe. I certainly agree with Howie's suggestions including that of consulting with Dr. Natale in Austin if you are inclined at this pointby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
One cup of iceberg lettuce: 8 calories 0.5 gram protein 0.7 gram fiber 10 mg calcium 78 mg potassium 1.5 mg vitamin C 16 mcg folate 13.3 mcg of vitamin K 164 mcg beta carotene 152 mcg of lutein + zeaxanthin One cup of romaine lettuce has: 8 calories 0.58 gram protein 1 gram fiber 16 mg calcium 116 mg potassium 11.3 mg vitamin C 64 mcg folate 48.2 mcg vitamin K 1637 mcg beta carotene 1087 mcg oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chuck - start with the first one and consider the Thrombosis next... you can add the other volumes as you can. The volumes after the first issue contain huge amounts of valuable and current information that Hans has gleaned throughout the year and publishes in the Afibber's Report (online) by subscription. Then he compiles each year into a volume so all the info is saved as a reference. Yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Intersting article, Earl. What wasn't discussed was the prevalence of intestinal permeability (leaky gut syndrome) as a cause of food allergies and sensitivities. Leaky gut has been discussed here on and off over the years so I won't go into that detail again, but it often is a result of low stomach acid, dysbiosis caused by medications, antibiotics, alcohol, caffeine, parasites, baby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - just persist with a bit of the potassium gluconate powder along with your good juicing etc. A washout such as he had probably took alot of the minerals with it. I'm on the far east side of Cleveland in a little crossroads town called Chesterland... (close to civilization but still fairly rural (read "peaceful" with farms and well water etc). Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sandy - there is no question in my mind that deep emotional stress and turmoil is contributory to afib events. I've proved it on several occasions. Jackie A former post about Stress and the Heart... We often talk about afibbers typically being stressed individuals; Alan Sosin, MD, of this interview details how prolonged, chronic stress regardless of the source, can be damaging. Dr. Sosin tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nice commentary in Townsend Letter (July 2006) by Alan Gaby, MD Natural Medicine Works Dr. Gaby shares a letter from a patient he treated for atrial fibrillation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM