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Tim - if you do decide to wean of your BB, shave a piece off but keep your lowered dose fairly consistent for 4 - 5 days to a week. I did that successfully with no rebound or ill effects. It took quite a while to get down to none, but I definitely felt better off the BB. I'd like to make one comment about L-carnitine - while it is often recommended in nutritional heart support protocols,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Once again, Hans has published another highly informative issue of AF Report, especially the "Examination of Endurance Exercise Is It Worth It? " The whole issue, as usual, is great... and the clip on "The Perils of Aspirin Discontinuation." Anyone on aspirin should read. Thanks, Hans. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Pat - back is doing much better; managed to continue with the gardening project, albeit carefully and of short duration.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - from that book quote: "Omega-6/Omega-3 acids (approx. a 4:1 omega-6/omega-3) provides the body with the essential fatty acids necessary to reduce inflammation." There are many, many who disagree about that ratio. Each expert has his own opinion and hopefully it is based on both experience with patient outcomes as well as study trials. Barry Sears, PhD, researcher in Omegaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - the consequence of losing a significant amount of weight, especially fairly rapidly, is typically a problem with gallstones... unless one takes care to use liver support nutrients.... according to Pamela Smith, MD, of restorative/functional medicine fame. So it may not have been the Nutri System per se, but the fact that the supportive nutrients weren't advised along with the proby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good news for you Tony - getting ia date so soon is a real advantage.... and a July 2 date will be significant....your Independence Day from AF! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - check this post. If I were in the Toronto area, I'd consult with Dr. Verma. <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - from the post in the Conference Room #40 (page 2) Soy Allergies The specific form discussed in this post purified NSK SD is safe for people with soy sensitivities but people with extreme soy allergies resulting in anaphylactic shock should NOT take nattokinase. The nattokinase is the enzyme extracted from the fermentation process of soy beans. It's not like you were eating the nattby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Love how this starts out..... A new era has begun! Yes it has!by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - your doctor may not know that even in the sunny areas of the country like Florida, vitamin D deficiency is high because the 'elderly' don't get out in the sun for just the reasons you mention and even if they did, it seems that even if you manage to soak up the rays, the skin may lose the ability to convert to useful vitamin D in the body. I'm not labeling you elderlby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tony - you can check with Willner Chemists 800-633-1106 and Rockwell Nutrition online - compare price and shipping. N.E.E.D.S. may also carry it; not sure... or if you can find a local practitioner who uses Designs for Health products, that's another option.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wes - I suggest you order Hans' Thrombosis and Stroke Prevention' book right now so you can understand the various clotting mechanisms. Asprin works on one mechanism, nattokinase, on another, coumadin on another, etc. Small doses of aspirin seem to be well-tolerated by most people. I'm one who doesn't tolerate aspirin or coumadin so the other natural approaches that help mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Outstanding! Thanks, Howie. Bravo, Dr. Natale!by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - I agree with what Tony observes, but I also know that sometimes the patient has both afib and flutter (that they didnt' know they had) and ablation for the afib just unmasks the presence of flutter. In the case of Lynn (San Diego), she had to have a second ablation to take care of the flutter. I seem to recall there have been a few others that have had a similar experience. The hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is an important awareness post. I had intended to translate my notes to a shorter version, but I hurt my back a bit in a freakish gardening event and I cant sit for long periods at the computer, so Im just posting the rough notes youll get the idea of the various forms of delivery of CoQ and why some cant be effective. What I want to do is create awareness so you dont waste your moby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
You are wise, Susan, to investigate anything that would interact with all the drugs you take. So then, rather than the curcumin, Id recommend my favorite, nattokinase, which will not have any interaction with any of your drugs unless one is Coumadin and even then, nattokinase can be taken with medical supervision. That, plus the food and supplement list below as recommended by Dr. Blaylock.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - sure - as I said - it works for you. Something obviously missing in your biochemistry that wasn't helped by the fish oil, but is helped by EPO... that's great. We know not everyone has the same biochemical individuality or genetic individuality so experimenting is what it's all about. I just meant that typically, it's the Omega 3's that are missing...it's noby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz Glad that works for you without causing ectopy. EPO has benefits- just not quite the same as Omega 3s which directly offer up the EPA/DHA benefits but can be complementary to them; but if you cant tolerate the fish oil, then you dont have options. EPO offers benefits for skin problems and moisturizing tissues rather than addressing heart issues. You just don't want to take in too manyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - how much magnesium glycinate did you take at a time? If you are experiencing diarrhea from small amounts, you may not need extra magnesium. When starting out with magnesium or any supplement, the dosage should be small at first...like 200 mg. once a day and then ramp up another 200 after 4 - 5 days if all sits well. It would be helpful if you could get your doctor to order a Red Bloodby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - unfortunately, sunlight doesn't help many people who have lost the ability to absorb and convert vitamin D from the skin. I'm one. I have never avoided sun and as a golfer, always got my share. However, when my vitamin D level was tested, it was 18 and the very minumum is 50... preferably up around 75 or even higher. The other factor about sunlight for those of us who liby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - You are a good resource for your friend. My heart goes out to both of you. I know how difficult it is to be a single parent as I was one myself a long time ago. Do a google search with the words theanine children dosing. There are several dosing recommendations that come up for children with ADHD.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - fish oil will help with elevated CRP and and curcumin is very effective as well. Getting that down is important, so good luck.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - for the D3 (the form is cholecalciferol), Hans does have it on his website - several brands. Note that you'll want to get the highest dosage possible as a minimum dose for repletion is 2,000 IU daily - even that may not be enough. I've been working on gettting my levels up for two years and take 6,000 a day. I think the older one is, the more difficult it is to obtain reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - read the last paragraph of this discussion on theanine by Michael Murray, ND.... indeed it does work for ADD children.... The other issue with ADD and ADHD children and teens is the SAD (diet) - getting off food colorings, preservatives, additives, sodas, sugar and gluten is reported to make a huge difference.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
April 28, 2008 Title: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Reduced Risk of Arrhythmia Reference: "Omega-3 fatty acids: antiarrhythmic, proarrhythmic or both?" von Schacky C, Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care, 2008; 11(2): 94-9. (Address: Preventive Cardiology, University of Munich, and Omegametrix, Martinsried, Germany. E-mail: Clemens.vonschby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would stay away from anything that is processed and packaged such as that diet system. Look into the Paleo diet. Eliminate all grains - especially gluten grains and the weight will probably just fall off painlessly. Eat whole foods, preferably organic, cooked from scratch and avoid packaged, commercially prepared and fast foods. If you eat in a restaurant - eat as plainly as possible toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I'll also be covering that product in my review. Go easy on it. It's best to get over the craving for sweet and use any very sparingly.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Tony - I agree that if there is a choice and if possible, the foley should be avoided. Sometimes there is no choice but it pays to be informed about options in case you have to make the decision. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tony - that's wonderful. You are in excellent hands with Dr. Natale. He did mine back in 03 and he's my hero. I'm looking forward to your report on his new facility. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree about the age factor and taking coumadin. Also if there is risk of bumping one's head during sports events, the coumadin would be a concern to me as well. Here in the US, the American Heart Association Guidelines spell out who is a candidate for Coumadin and when. Typically young, healthy individuals with no structural heart defects or previous history of stroke or MI, diabetes, hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM