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Liz - Sorry, I probably was not taking enough time to express my point about the "debunking" of leaky gut syndrome which is most definitely a valid condition. If you want to do some extra reading about the function of the intestinal tract and how health can be impacted when something isn't functioning properly or there are pathogenic influences or the microbiome is compromised, tby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
ErnieD - Did you you get an answer about the statin drug connection to muscle pain? It's definitely true. I have first-hand experience with that and it included permanent leg muscle weakness from that damage. Cholesterol is not the enemy. It's needed for many important functions in the body. However, it's important for your dietary intake and balance of good fats vs unheaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - Yes, fluoride interferes with iodine and the thyroid needs iodine for function. In the General Forum, I directed you to a link which gives archived posts on fluoride. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - Your final summary observation is wonderfully astute. I totally agree but the good news is with the progress, success and acceptance of Functional Medicine approaches to old problems, many are being resolved by addressing the cause or source of the symptoms... and not just masking with drugs or worse, resorting to surgical procedures which could have been avoided had the fundamentals beenby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Joe - yes, of course. Adequate chewing and the production of natural stomach acid is always contributory to proper and effective digestion. People with poor dentition often have difficulty with digestion. But, that's not the only factor. If you can't produce enough of your own natural stomach acid because of nutritional deficiencies, then food particles won't be broken dby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Liz - on any given topic, there are websites that attempt to ‘debunk’ the findings practitioners of what I like to call, “enlightened, new medical practices” that go beyond the limitations of studies that so many like to hide behind. Some think that unless there is a published study proving or disproving specific aspects of the topic, then the newer treatments which tend to be drug-free and ‘naby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
The Gundry Plant Paradox is a complex topic and deserves consideration if one has symptoms and complaints that don’t respond to various types of treatments….And, important also if you just want to know the best way to stay as healthy as possible during the aging process for your unique genetic profile. In the case where one has learned from the 23andme assessment that there are genetic factby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Roel - good that you are using magnesium supplements. The optimal daily intake amount is highly individualized.... mostly depending on bowel tolerance. The typical dosing instructions are to increase the dosing gradually until you reach bowel tolerance and then reduce the dose slightly so it's not too much and you're comfortable with it. Keep in mind that the amount of magnesium yoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Roel - So sorry to read about your situation. Not that this information will help you now, but magnesium infusions during bypass surgery and similar have been found to help prevent arrhythmia. If you aren't using supplemental magnesium now, you could consider starting that now. Lots of reports here on the various doses and forms of magnesium, but if you need help in locatinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Recently in the webinar series “Awakening from Alzheimer’s” which included 15 experts in the field of treating dementia and Alzheimer’s, Dr. Bredesen’s segment was outstanding and very encouraging…. Well, they all were, actually. Although none of the physicians speaking claimed a “cure,” they all agreed that dementia and early Alzheimer’s was both reversible and also preventable if appropriaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's an important summary report about the importance of Vitamin K2 MK7 and reversing vascular calcifications and arterial stiffness complete with references. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - I searched to see if all MK7 is soy-derived. Apparently, not. MenaQ7 is offered in soy free as well as MenaQ7 Natto.... as well as a synthetic version.....so that's good news for those who need to avoid soy. MenaQ7® is the Optimal Vitamin K2 MenaQ7® is the only clinically validated, patented Vitamin K2 as MK-7 available on the market today. Meeting the demands of an incby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, Shannon - that's true... I was looking for the soy connection in the MK7 regarding Liz's comments. Definitely, Vitamin D in high enough doses as a hormone has many benefits. Jby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Dean - I spent some time looking for K2 – MK7 and hormonal connections. I found these referenced studies… And one informal website emphasizing the potential for MK4, which is short acting, to increase testosterone levels in males. In all my research, it’s never been a ‘standout’ alert that there were negative hormonal effects. • Shirakawa, H et al. Vitamin K deficiency reduces tesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - I'm sure there are contributing genetic factors but I have or had a large ancestry of relatives and I am the first to have AF.... many of them lived into their 80's and 90's and that's when I was a youngster. Maternal grandmother was almost 105 when she died of just old age. As is acknowledged now and as I mentioned, it's more about learning if you have any oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - Following are some links to studies and reports that you may find interesting if you’d like to pursue this topic as it relates to potentials for arrhythmia and other consequences of Electropollution: - more details on Dr. Martin Pall’s research findings on biological changes and health effects from EMFs… Specifically #3 which states “ Cardiac effects influencing the eby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - I’m sure you’ll find Dr. Tennant’s book informative and useful. The various items one can use to help with EMF exposure such as Earthing pads are said to be very helpful by those using who are electro-sensitive. I use the pad for sleeping and another grounding device just because I’m on the computer so much and although I’m not aware of sensitivities, that doesn’t mean internally, thoseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Dean! So good learn you are still doing so well. That's just great. Natural success is always the best possible solution but unfortunately, is often very elusive for many. I certainly would have joined you with the natto food but my sensitivities didn't allow soy consumption. Fortunately, am able to tolerate the MK7 K2 in the microgram doses recommended and positive newby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
llmercll – Welcome! That’s a great question and extremely intuitive on your part, especially in light of what we know today about influences on gene function or expression. I’m pleased that you had the 23andme testing so you know your areas of focus. The leaders in the rapidly-expanding field of Epigenetics (which is the study of how environmental influences work to turn genes on and ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, Joe. Unless the physician has done extra certification training in functional, integrative, restorative type medicine, chances are those suggestions...and especially from a patient... are (unfortunately) dismissed. However, there's a huge number of physicians now who have gone beyond the traditional medical training and are helping many who had given up hope for many ailments often roby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - I totally agree with you about new ideas and the reluctance for something simplistic and from Nature to be accepted in the medical world as definitely, there is no money in healing by walking barefoot, for sure. But, those who fix homes and eliminate the harmful 'waves' from smart meters or nearby cell towers, are paid for their expertise. The people helped claim it is like a mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wolfpack - Your statement " supplementing with magnesium really did the trick for me" is the mantra or golden rule for the majority of those with arrhythmias since the property of magnesium is relaxing. Accurate intracellular testing helps target which minerals need adjusting up or down. Many people add too much potassium before they have worked on repleting magnesium intracelby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey in my response to you on Sept 20, I gave you two links for Pall's study publications.... which apparently you didn't bother to note or read. Yet, you are continuing with this non-productive argument. If you understand the basic biochemical/biophysical consequences of what that Ca influx means to membranes and tissues - specifically heart cells, then it is most obvious thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's a journal publication on this topic that goes into more detail: Chevalier and Sinatra—Grounding and Improved Autonomic Tone Integrative Medicine • Vol. 10, No. 3 • Jun/Jul 2011 ORIGINAL RESEARCH Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications Gaétan Chevalier, PhD ; Stephen T. Sinatra, MD, FACC, FACN, CNS Overby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ernie. You can check what this website indicates on side effects... Specifically: Miscellaneous: Musculoskeletal pain, arthralgia, blurred vision, decreased libido, male impotence, tinnitus, reversible alopecia, agranulocytosis, dry eyes, worsening of psoriasis, Peyronies disease, sweating, photosensitivity, taste disturbance. Cardiovascular: Cold extremities, arterial insufficiencby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey - You continue to kill the messenger.... in this case, Mercola. I had not seen Dr. Pall's research announcement published anywhere else as "news" about the liberation of excess calcium resulting from EMFs... and was impressed that Mercola realized it was the research important..... I will refrain from quoting Mercola. The fact remains that this excess influx of caby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - In the post on Clot Risk... I added the following links which confirm the "evidence" and benefits of Earthing.... If you open the pdf file and go to page 173 - you can see the photos in the Earthing experiment which clearly shows the benefits to reduce platelet aggregation or clumping. Jackie Earthing or Grounding The easy and economical way to eliminate plateleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Libby - Regarding the precaution about taking too much supplemental potassium.... it's definitely true, you can take too much and have various consequences. Anyone considering taking supplemental potassium should first do a log for a week's food intake and the equivalent potassium content. There are charts listing each food and the typical potassium content. Oregon State has a usefuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - just a comment regarding the need for several ablations… You recall my history. #1 with Dr. Natale in 2003 when he was here in Cleveland. #2 with Dr. Natale in Texas as a result many a-flutter events. This involved the isolation of the Left Atrial Appendage… an area well known for causing ‘trouble’… but also an area where many if not the majority of EPs do not venture into. Thus, if tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey - I understand you are hung up on the Mercola website listing. That doesn't negate the facts that Mercola quoted from Dr. Pall's published research. Regardless... be aware that quoting Quackwatch is risky as the author, Stephen Barrett was 'busted' a number of years ago for providing bogus information and other issues....so quoting that website has no credibby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM