Joyce - Sharon was housesitting for a friend for a few weeks and is now home trying to get organized again after being away from her home computer. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - yes, digestive enzymes and probiotics should help with digestive issues. If you haven't read Conference Room #63, you may find the information there useful. I wish you a speedy recovery and a long life in blessed NSR! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - we are all here to help guide you to information about your concerns. Very soon, you'll master the navigation and be posting with more ease. Just give it some time. Again, welcome. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I agree you should get several opinions starting with Dr. Natale. When I attended the AF Summit in Cleveland back in 05, the Ligament- of- Marshall as a focal point was discussed by several presenters. I'm sure newer information prevails, but in essence, the a summary comment was made by EP Fred Morady that "About 28% of triggers occur outside the PV; such as posterior LA wall, Supeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - I recently did the bowel prep using CoLyte which contains potassium but to that I added my own potassium gluconate. Because I'd had breakthrough arrhythmia this summer, I was concerned but happy to report no problems. I had considerable misgivings about using something that contained propylene glycol though and I don't intend to sign up for another 'routine' colonosby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fred - let us know what your doctor says. I'm sure it will take some time to get all the levels balanced and optimal again. Remember that if you begin to lose muscle strength, especially in legs, have them check your phosphorous level. One of my former MDs had a subspecialty in thyroid and parathyroid function and he was always very mindful of the phosphorous level and told me he's haby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - Good news that you are doing well post-ablation. You can't beat life in NSR! I've been 5-years post ablation now and I still keep up with nutrients that add to health in general as well as those good for my heart...so basically, I've not eliminated much. I do find that it is important for me to make sure my intracellular stores of magnesium and potassium are optimal anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Christof - Memory enhancement is supported by the use of Phosphatidylserine. The DHA portion of Omega 3 is exceptionally important to brain function. If you can find one that has a high DHA component, it might be worth taking... but only if there is no risk of any type of bleeding. I believe Nordic Naturals offers one that is more specific to DHA. Type into a google search- DHA brain healthby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cynthia - do you take any other meds that would deplete either potassium or magnesium? I believe I read there is an indication in the literature that if one is hypokalemic or hypomagnesic, the Tikosyn can cause additional problems. Have you had your electrolyte levels evaluated? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fred - check out this recent discussion regarding Ca and Mg... <> from this repeat post... the relevant excerpt: Quoting again from the 'late, great, magnesium researcher, Mildred Seelig, MD" Direct Quotes and excerpts: pp 15 - 19 MAGNESIUM & CALCIUM: A DELICATE BALANCE. The normal concentration of magnesium ion inside cells is easily 10,000 times that of intracellular calcium ions- under hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry - missed this... yes... both low potassium and magnesium can cause muscle cramps.... and also one needs adequate calcium as well for proper muscle function.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - you should have no problem with mixing the various forms....just be aware that with forms other than the chelated glycinate, you can often reach bowel tolerance more quickly than you might expect so be forewarned. Magnesium citrate is used as a laxative. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
One step at a time Bob and very good news about no stenosis. I do hope Dr. Pinski has some suggestions and am anxious to learn what he says. Special blessings to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - can't you arrange to see Dr. Natale in Cleveland? I thought I read that in special cases he was still seeing patients in the Akron area. Or would you consider seeing Dr. Schweikert in Akron... he was Dr. Natale's right hand man when they were both at the CCF. Just a thought. Regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh - silly me! It's so hard to recognize satire or get the right 'tone' in posts. But on the practical side of things, adding ingredients to products seems to be a common practice in China... ie, melamine in pet food, infant formula, anti-freeze in cough syrup and the 'extra' contaminant in heparin so by any name, there certainly can be 'surprises' in importsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's another link that clarifies that organic wines have a low natural sulfite content compared to others with 'added' sulfites.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam2 - Mg depleters from a list in my files collected over the years probably not totally complete: High on the list is Stress both physical and mental. Stress raises need for adrenaline production which uses magnesium and certain stress hormones, such as catecholamines and cortisol require magnesium Others include sugar or starchy carbs that convert to glucose and processed foods that metaboby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Melanie - it's not that the contaminants like lead are 'additives' but more that anything grown there is apt to be contaminated with lead (and other toxins) because of the extreme environmental pollution in the air, soil, water etc. Similar concerns with India. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dwight - Welcome. Since you are doing exertional athletics on a continual basis, has anyone bothered to check your intracellular levels of the critical electrolytes that help the heart maintain normal sinus rhythm? If you perspire alot and don't eat foods that replenish the minerals/electrolytes, your heart is destined not to be in rhythm. I'd ask for your family physician to ordeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Melanie~ This past year, I consulted with an acupuncturist about AF recommended by functional medicine MD as having 'cured' several cases of AF with both herbs and acupuncture. I didn't go for the latter, but accepted the recommended herbs. One was Salvia Amber. It's for managing anxiety and produces a calming effect. The Dan Shen you mention is often used to help restby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wil - try it and see what happens with your teeth over daily use and time. That's the only true proof of whether in your biochemistry it is harmful to your enamel. Some individuals who drink large amounts of citrus juice and sodas have the same effect. It may take them a bit longer, but the higher sugar content helps promote decay in areas weakned by the decalcification at the Cemento-enamby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dale and Sheila - do you also take propafenone? Pam2: There really isn't a ratio guide for potassium to magnesium intake... but most people optimize with at least 600 mg magnesium daily...often it takes 800-1000 daily and it can take months, a year or longer or never to optimize magnesium especially if you are either wasting it or losing alot daily via magnesium depleters. As for thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
As George so kindly referenced in the pH ranges, using lemon juice regularly...whether whole or even a half... is risky for tooth enamel. I've seen enough evidence over 25 years to feel confident in making that statement. Diluting it with water wouldn't change the pH. I still would recommend a neutralizing rinse with NaHCO3.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Johnny - I'm not endorsing the habit - just reporting one study results. For all I know it was sponsored by the wine industry! I just thought it was interesting for those who do drink wine or moderate amounts of alcohol that as reported in at least in this study, there seemed to be some secondary benefits. Too much alcohol intake negates benefits on several levels. Certainly supplby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
No - probably something involved with the compounding. Some manufactures just like to combine calcium and magnesium in one product. I note it contains 220 mg calcium. As you can see there is double the calcium to the magnesium and to get your magnesium levels up to where they will be optimal, you'd be taking in quite a bit of calcium... plus the chloride. Two tablets contain 32% ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
A laugh a day keeps the doctor away!by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
You are absolutely correct, Mark. Apologies, Matthew. I didn't intend to make fun of you or your diet.... Glen's remark just made me think of my late father who would be now 98 had he lived a long life. When I was a child, he had an absolute, total aversion to eating hot dogs. As a result, we had very few hot dogs unless there was a community picnic held at our home. I still recaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - if you are lactose intolerant, you can choose to avoid all dairy - which is probably the best way to go, but if you eat dairy on occasion, you can use the enzyme Lactase along with that meal and the lactose effect is negated bythe enzyme. They sell the enzyme in a tablet: Lactaid or you can use the Source Natural's Daily Essential Enzyme which includes lactase. That way you get gby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM