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Wolfpak - Consider the Ketogenic eating plan for preventing (and reversing) insulin resistance. It's very effective and long-term, a healthy eating plan for life. Since the focus today is eating 'fat for fuel,' the typical results, if you are committed to following the plan, will manage insulin resistance and the trend toward becoming diabetic. You're never hungry soby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Joe... Not your imagination or placebo. Eye lid twitches are a sign of Mg deficiency. Actually, quite a handy signal for afibbers because it's very telling that one needs to really push the Mg dosing consistently. The Epsom salts baths and sometimes, even a foot soak with the salts will help very quickly. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hello Allen - I can relate to yours and others experience with the PACs and who didn't do well with metoprolol as related to my early stages of attempting to deal with Afib. I agree with George's suggestion to consider adding in magnesium because the majority of people... with and without afib... are found to be deficient in intracellular magnesium. Some get afib and others develoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's not uncommon to see strong, reactive denials by those who aren't familiar with practitioner advanced training for functional or restorative medicine when findings of current medical positions on old problems are shared. Fortunately, over the past 20 years, this field is growing rapidly and many highly-respected and credentialed practitioners have joined the movement and are spreadby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Yes, Montos...so good to hear from you. It has been a while. Wonderful that you had such a positive result with Bordeaux... as expected. You were fortunate to be able to do that. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, George, for including those details and links as it's definitely relevant to look at the insulin response factor. Appreciate your contribution. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
As has been mentioned in the past, hypoglycemia (with or without diabetes) can be a trigger for Afib. While recently helping a person with this aspect of potential triggers, I found this report which supports what I found to be true in the early stages of my afib saga. While not diabetic, my stress level and adrenal function was causing hypoglycemia in the middle of the night… anywhere fromby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Following are a couple of informative clips from the November 2017 issue of Blaylock Wellness Report which is devoted to vaccines. Dr. Russell Blaylock is a nationally recognized, board-certified neurosurgeon, health practitioner, author, and lecturer. He attended the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his internship and neurosurgical residency at thby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Yes, Liz - as I commented in my initial response to Smackman... a lot depends on the current status and functionality of one's immune system and how much 'community' exposure one has. To me, it makes sense to optimize that status continually because flu isn't the only health hazard influenced by a weakened immune system. Of course, everyone has different requirements to reby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Last night's news reported officials at the National Institutes of Health predict this season’s flu vaccine may only be 10 percent effective – but that Americans are still better off getting it.by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Yes, George... Great. I'm sure keeping the vitamin D levels elevated contributes to my success as well as it has worked for so many years. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Circulation January 15, 2008 A Change of Scene: Sabine Ernst, MD, PhDby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - While I've not had the genetic testing... my immune system markers and inflammation markers are also great at age 81. In addition to the immune system support nutrients, I add extra vitamin D during the cold and flu season and that definitely helps boost immunity. My Functional Medicine MD tests periodically so all is in proper range. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi David - Glad you are doing well. You asked. Here's my opinion based on my experience. How's your overall immune system function? Do you often get colds and flu? I think a lot depends on 1) your immune system and 2) how much exposure in public places you get daily during the flu season? When I worked as a hygienist, I was always nose-to-nose with patients and even with theby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Ken - I'm with you. I have survived several calamities where medical treatments were not in my best interests and did harm so I'm very skeptical as well and do lots of research. Be cautious with the aspirin. Glad you are doing so well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Wolfpack.... sorry for the delay... Holiday and all. If you have had the appropriate testing to rule out that you have no auto-immune thyroid antibodies indicating Hashimoto's or Graves disease, (if so - Iodine is contraindicated), then I'd try increasing your daily dosing of iodine and try for the blended forms that include what I listed for mine. Each form plays a part. Yby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Ken... Just a few additional points in an extensive topic to emphasize why the risk of clots is always of concern at any age, but often, more so in the aging population and obviously, in those who have a history of arrhythmia. As we age, the heart muscle pumping capacity can diminish for a variety of reasons. It's all complicated by whether the heart is pumping overly thick bloodby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carey for the explanation. Your results seem the best possible check on the reliability factor. Lots of inconvenience, but definitely well worth the effort so thanks for sharing. Good point to emphasize the calibration factor ever time. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good to know, Carey. Do you know if the screening tolerance range as close as the Cardymeter? I just did a quick search at the Periodic Paralysis website and saw this: Quote: For those who still own or use the Cardy C-131, the directions are below. The sensors on the older Cardy meters, those produced 10-15 years ago, were more reliable than newer ones. The Cardy C-131 cannot be consiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Nick - Check this list of precautions for side effects: quote: Stop using warfarin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: - pain, swelling, hot or cold feeling, skin changes, or discoloration anywhere on your body; - sudden and severe leg or foot pain, foot ulcer, purple toes or fingers; - sudden headache, dizziness, or weakness; - unby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Amy - the most important thing to add is the magnesium... consistently and don't stop. The bowel tolerance issue governs how much you tolerate regularly and comfortably. If you are low on magnesium and add potassium, that can make it worse. The solid base of magnesium is important. You can get plenty of potassium through food choices once you reach the magnesium bowel tolerance lby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy2 - About low-rate flutter -- During my early escalating bouts of flutter that were long lasting and very intense, I once went to the ER hoping for cardioversion about 4:30 am and to avoid the typical crowded waiting room. I was given various IV treatments and as I watched the monitors, the high rate flutter dropped to lower rate... but still flutter. No mention of ECV which was my intenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Shannon for those details. Do you know if there are documented, observational comments about the small nickel content causing reactions in a host who has sensitivity to nickel and possibly other metals? And, and if so, did that result in a reaction either at the site or systemically....( if that could even be determined)? Would such a reaction ultimately have an impact on the functiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Afibbers... that's great! You are in the best possible place managing the glucose with Ketosis. Congrats! You just have to be sure that you get enough potassium and magnesium to keep your heart's electrical system stable .... as you know sodium and calcium work against that. Keep us posted on your progress and be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Afibbers... How's your kidney function? Has the doctor mentioned any concerns based on your labs? Are you managing the diabetes with diet alone or do you also take Rx meds? For other readers.. The Strategy and many other useful and relevant research reports can be found by clicking on the gold box at the top of this page... left hand side box labeled Afib Resources Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gosh Murray.... What a nightmare! So glad you are improving. Keep us posted. Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wolfpack - what is your daily dose of the liquid iodine? I've recently experimented with an iodine complex - with caution - and find that the combo capsules containing: molecular iodine 2.5 mg, 2.5 mg as sodium iodide, and 1.25 mg as potassium iodide – total 6.25 mg is helping to improve my constant 'internal core coldness' ...esp. pronounced now that my doctorby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Sorry Liz - yes.. the Peridex and chlorhexidine gluconate are the same and it does require a prescription. Why not just try the medicinal peroxide first... easy, fewer chemicals to add to your body and certainly less costly. You can always go the Rx route if you aren't making progress. The Xray will show the extent of the pocketing as will the probing the dentist will do. Now... abouby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Wolfpack - Yes - I'm interested in investigating......but lots of issues to sort out on this topic. We could be nit-picking some minor details if the bottlers have GMP and other in-house testing procedures in place as quality assurance practices. However, because so many afibbers are highly sensitive to various chemicals which can act as triggers...especially if cumulative, it makes seby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Travis - The Cardiokinase... and then with that, the K2 MK7. I'd also go for high-dose Omega 3 fish oils... 4 - 6 grams daily. Remember that the focus is to lower silent inflammation that causes the thick, sticky blood. So targeting inflammation goes to the core issue. So...dietary issues plus lots of antioxidants and Vitamin C... such as the LipoC version. The Cardiokinase addresseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM