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Sharon - it feels similar to sitting on a saddle... I tried one recently at a local health expo... there are US distributors, apparently, but where to find one for a demo - not sure. I was talking with the person at the booth who promotes the use of these chairs for correct breathing and commented that they would be great for dental professionals since the typical clinic chair doesn't hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sally - your TSH is extremely low and you are undoubtedly in 'hyper' territory which certainly can promote afib. I'd suggest you not take any thyroid hormones until you can find a doctor who is willing to work with you on focusing on the Hashimoto's auto-immune disorder. David Brownstein, MD, here in the US, is considered both a thyroid expert and iodine guru. He saysby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barb - if you think the taurine is not compatible with your biochemistry, then the obvious next step would be to eliminate the taurine. Each of us responds differently to drugs and other nutritional combos depending on the state of health or non-health we are in so we truly are all an experiment of one. Heather - you are absolutely correct... sitting with the abdomen scrunched at a computer,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Refined Omega 6 oils are worse than naturally-obtained cold-pressed oils. Some unrefined Omega 6 oils are actually therapeutic but have to be balanced out in ratio so there is more Omega 3's than 6's. Good book on therapeutic use of oils... The Anti-Inflammation Zone: Reversing the Silent Epidemic That's Destroying Our Health by Barry Sears, PhD On the Olive oil... it'sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Apparently, if one has had a previous ablation, the current EP does like to see from a CT scan if there is prior evidence of stenosis...that way he knows what he's dealing with, and also won't be blamed for causing it if symptoms arise after the subsequent procedures. As for a first ablation, I would think it would be smart to avoid as much radiation exposure as possible. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Remember that potassium chloride is known to be irritating to stomach and GI tissue. Good resources for practical info on potassium supplementation and consumption: Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements by Michael T. Murray, ND. The High Blood Pressure Solution Natural Preventionand Cure with the K Factor by Michael D. Moore, MD, PhDby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - Tea Tree oil, oil of oregano and grapefruit seed extract applied to the nail either separately or in combo are reported to work well. Remember that this fungus is self-perpetuating, so if you wear the same shoes that are also infested with the fungus, you will re-innoculate your nails continually. You must get the shoes dried out and eliminate the fungal growth. I've read thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - possibly a property of both? Inflammation of gut tissue go hand in hand with allergy type symptoms... often undetected in standard tests but improve when stimulators of inflammation are eliminated. Jackie "Anti-inflammatory Effects Of Omega 3 Fatty Acid In Fish Oil Linked To Lowering Of Prostaglandin" ScienceDaily (Apr. 4, 2006) Omega 3 fatty acids in dietary fish oil are reportedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sally - if you don't mind, what are your thyroid profile numbers...including the TSH. Were you measured for free T3 and free T4? as well as thyroid antibodies? It's well known that being either too "hypo"... or too "hyper" thyroid can promote atrial fibrillation in some individuals. Finding the right dosing balance for your biochemistry can sometimes be tricky.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Russ - in a heart attack - MI - there is lack of blood flow (supply) to certain areas of the heart muscle and this results in ischemic tissue...(dead tissue) which tpically involves far more tissue than the small amount of burns from ablation. I don't think you can say an ablation amounts to the same damage as MI and ischemic tissue. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry - I thought you meant you were taking the Source Naturals Digestive Enzymes... sorry for the confusion. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - that's really good news. Thanks for reporting your success. Pharmaceutical grade, molecularly distilled Omega 3's have long been known for their anti-inflammatory properties which undoubtedly is why you were helped. Omega 6's from refined oils such as corn and soy are really dangerous to consume for many reasons. The important thing is to select a fish oil that is assaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've flown many times during my afib career...sometimes, I flew with afib. Not a problem for me. The main issue is to remain well hydrated and avoid drinking alcohol and coffee which are both dehydrating. Since it's typically no longer possible to move about the cabin while airborne, it's a good idea to do some leg exercises while seated to keep blood circulating and avoid blby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - I must be going blind...I'm looking at the label and I don't see Betaine HCl.... I do see pancreatin which does help break down protein but that's not the same thing. You have to consume it with a generous portion of protein... not just veggies or you may experience some burning sensation....so be cautious about adding it if you haven't eaten much. Probably, youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Christof - I hope you have some success thru the ACAM links provided by Hans. It's really too bad your physicians remain unenlightened. There is a saying... 'What you're not up on, you're down on' and this seems to fit when we discuss the advantages of nutritional interventions with mainstream medicine. They didn't get into much nutrition in medical school and unleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David, I can understand how tastes differ, but I also use the potassium gluconate powder from NOW and find it has a mildly salty taste and I just stir it into water... I even added it to a salt shaker to add to food if I want something a bit salty. For me, the taste isn't objectionable at all.. but we are all different. Why not just pinch your nose and swallow without tasting. It's rby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - the Source Naturals does not contain the betaine HCl... Good for everything else but not necessarily strong enough for protein in a stomach that is not producing adequate natural HCl... My personal experience is I love the product you take and use it regularly but when I eat protein, I either add just Betaine HCl or use the NOW Super Enzymes that works well for protein. Betaine HCl solby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - sorry to see your post. Take comfort in the fact that you converted fairly quickly. An occasional afib event that self-converts is far better than subjecting yourself to the ablation and all that entails.... or even having to be on heart meds, so I'd say your nutritional program is highly successful and well worth your efforts. If this occurs again, it may be that you need toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good news Claire. So glad you are doing well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've learned over the years if I let my potassium levels fall much below 4.5, I will be apt to have some breakthrough arrhythmia. The dose Hans offers - 3 teaspoons a day to supplement potassium-containing food works well to keep me in NSR. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - We often comment that everyone is different. Biochemical individuality. Therefore, the state of that individual's health or non-health will affect the healing process along with functionality post-ablation. I'm not convinced that Wil's statement is totally accurate. While they did burn or ablate (kill) aberrant nerve cells that were firing inappropriately and causingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim Im so glad you decided to post your magnesium musings. Ive been very involved in following magnesium research and how it relates to overall health but especially atrial fibrillation. After spending many, many months and long hours of reading at the very complete website of Paul Mason,(www.mgwater.com), there is no doubt in my mind that a magnesium deficiency can be both extremely subtby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Both taurine and potassium serve to help lower blood pressure.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
bubee - I'm so pleased all went well for your ablation with Dr. Saliba. Be kind to your heart during recovery and enjoy life in NSR. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Hans. Glad to know we were using the right dose. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wonderful news, Margaret. I'm so pleased for you. Now you can enjoy life in NSR. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Philippe - several issues... - Was the burn sufficient to ablate or render inactive any of the drivers causing the afib. -Were all of the potentials located and ablated. -And, might possibly a new potential grow or become active in another area. -Or, might a tiny neurofibril be left that can regenerate again into something active enough to be a driver. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - This is an interesting question... we've never really delved into the elemental part of the potassium supplementation requirement as we did with the magnesium... Most people here using the potassium gluconate take enough to reach the minimum of 3 grams (total) a day - others go on to take more powder because the diet is lacking or they are using it quickly. This is as labeled onby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM