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Hi Benj - That was quick! Glad all went so well. I'm sure afib is behind you now that the other potentials were located. Take time to recover fully and then enjoy the rest of your life in NSR. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would continue to follow your EPs instructions until you go back for your 3-month checkback and then ask the questions about getting off some of the drugs - weaning off if necessary. He has prescribed for a particular reason so he should be the one to instruct you. I agree that no one knows your body the way you do...and it may be worth calling for some advice on eliminating some of the meds tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - First, understand that I had been using magnesium right along...apparently just not enough... and the same for potassium, taurine. I'd say it took about 3 - 4 months to become optimal in the IC stores - enough so that it made a huge difference --going from afib every day or every other day to none...(while I was still using the flecainide) but I also did other 'heroics'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Dean - I'll see what I can learn for you. I dont' have access to many K2 experts - just about one and a half but I'll try as I have some other resources I've not yet tapped. It may take a while but I won't forget. As for your new job pressure, can you obtain some theanine? I strongly recommend it for situations such as yours. I've worked with others who findby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marian - Wonderful testimonial. It makes my heart sing to read it. I'm so glad for your success and I agree, life in NSR is truly a blessing. Long may you continue to Live with Passion in NSR. Best to you, always. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - The Exatest is done by sublingual (under the tongue) scraping of cells. It's expensive and may not be covered by insurance, but it is said to be THE test for knowing intracellular electrolyte levels. If you can't get that one done, you certainly can have your doctor order a red blood cell magnesium test - which is not just a serum magnesium. It will measure - close enough - wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello there - Don't be depressed over the afib events; many ablatees have events post-ablation and you won't really know for sure if it is a success for 3 or 4 months. The heart remains in a state of irritability until healed which takes up to 8 weeks - some hearts don't settle down for six months or longer. What you can do is use this opportunity to upgrade your lifestyle anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Charlie - In the recent post <; I quoted Dr. Blaylock: " While most controlled studies have found no significant effects of high vitamin E intake on blood coagulation and bleeding times, it can produce problems in vitamin K deficient individuals, a condition common in advanced-cancer patients. This problem can be prevented easily simply by supplementing with vitamin K. In patientsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - I'm working up notes on forms/types of CoQ10 and which are effective and which are not and why. This is based on a second interview with Dr. Bill Judy who is one of the original CoQ10 researchers and is known internationally for his expertise. I hope to have that post ready in a week or so. It definitely does make a difference what form of CoQ10 is used. It's unfortunate thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Babs - read this post. Many of the medical professionals fall into a category of not knowing anything much about nutritional medicine (supplements) and so they are against using them. <; I agree that you don't want to antagonize your EP unnecessarily, but there are countless numbers of us who use supplements including potassium as directed by our medical professionals and we arenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - these aren't conspiracy theories... there is a huge amount of bias that goes into published study results plus many poorly designed and flawed studies out there. Go to here and read this post: <; And get "Overdo$ed America" from the library to read the comments by Dr. Abramson about study authors, bias, poorly constructed studies and misinformation that's publby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brian - I agree with Russ's last comment about 12 hours not equating to persistent. In my 8-year afib journey, I went from a couple events a year to every day and those were very long events, some lasting over 24 hours - longest 39 hours(even on flecainide)... but once I did my heroics prior to ablation and apparently finally reached intracellular saturation of magnesium and potassium plusby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barb - while I've not seen it specifically stated, my thought is that since the body always tries to maintain a state of homeostasis, it would be a normal, natural effort to regain NSR as promptly as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes that isn't always prompt and probably has to do with a number of biochemical imbalances that affect the electrical conduction process.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nel - Several people have been told by top EPs that age is not a factor unless there are other health issues present. Some have said that they don't do many ablations beyond age 80. I think that would also depend on the health of the individual. Stopping your heart is not intentionally done during ablation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - Congratulations and very impressive. Natto food is definitely compatible with your biochemistry. As for vitamin K2 - it seems that just about everyone can benefit from the daily low dose as it specifically will help direct calcium to bones and keep it out of blood vessels. As for diabetes, I'll follow your research links and read more. Sounds very promising. Thanks for postingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heather - typically raw is preferable, but if your biochemistry can't tolerate a large amount of raw, then light steaming or cooking is advised. Some people have digestive difficulty in consuming alot of raw foods even if juiced. You'll just have to experiment. Cooking destroys alot of the good enzymes that are so beneficial. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Important information. It's also important to recognize that in older individuals the statins have even more capacity to cause problems with muscles. Remember, the heart is a muscle. That's why cardiologist Peter Langsjoen lectures about statin-induced cardiomyopathy. There also are links to tinnitus and age-related macular degeneration and cancer from depleted CoQ10 levels. Also on Sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In light of the recent post by Hans on the vitamin E study results, I thought Id take the time to type out Dr. Blaylock's comments and share with you some insight about the perception of supplement dangers from retired neurosurgeon, Russell L. Blaylock. In his book, "Health and Nutrition Secrets that Can Save Your Life," he devotes a section to his experiences with attitudes over the years abby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brian - certainly if your EP wants a stress test, that's a valid argument for holding off. Hans just reported in another post that they are no longer hospitalizing patients for the trial of flecainide as was required for me a number of years ago... it could have been just overly cautious - or perhaps because of my age. Not sure. I actually had the thalium stress test that showed no abnorby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Steve - Refresh my memory... have you failed using flecainide as PIP? I not, consider that option. If you have exhausted every possible drug combo and the essential trio electrolytes plus taurine approach, why not seriously consider getting on one of the top EPs lists for ablation? I'm not usually one to encourage ablation, but I know how it feels to reach the end of the tolerance roby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bryan - Conference Room Session #63 is a long examination by experts of what brings about acidic conditions in the body and how it can manifest... and we certainly know afib is one of those manifestations. If your body is highly acidic in nature because of food consumption that metabolizes to acid ash in the body, the vagus nerve often becomes irritated and afib can be the result. Check someby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brian - I agree with George and then if that works easily and quickly, just plan to use the flecainide as Pill in Pocket or On Demand - carry some with you and get it in as soon as afib starts. I'm impressed with how well it can work for many individuals. It's not uncommon to do it that way - I have that direction from my EP, Dr. Natale, so it's not 'far out' at all.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - the idea of Paleo is more to eat the food of ancestors and one thing that keeps coming up frequently is that it is perceived as a high protein diet...it is not. The ancestors didn't have an abundance of protein every day...only when they made a good kill and that would last for a while. With modern day adaptation to Paleo eating, we should have ample protein but not overdo it andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marian - I share your concern. Serendipitous this could come up as Im gathering information for a future post titled Get the Lead Out as there is much concern about lead accumulations and its found where we least expect it notwithstanding, curcumin. I think that no lead is what we should expect... but realize that may be close to impossible in a world full of environmental pollution. If tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Angels to you Benj. I'm sure all will be fine. April 15 - taxes filed. April 16 - heart fixed. Now - on to NSR. Best to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great post, Hans. Thank you. I'm not intending to give up my high Gamma E tocopherols any time soon. I expect if Dr. Mercola takes the time to evaluate that study as you did, he may arrive at a similar conclusion. Since he has commercialized so extensively, I would imagine his staff is doing many of the articles and he may not really get into the depth of the studies as he should whichby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Speedy recovery Sue. Look forward to all you can do later once you are fully healed. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
As long as nattokinase is being discussed here, Id like to share an article published in Healthn Vitality last spring (07) also written by Dr. Holsworth. Its on Economy Class Syndrome, titled: Determine if you are at risk for the Economy Class Syndrome and learn how to prevent blood clots while flying. This discussion is not new news (preventing deep vein thrombosis during long flights).by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barb - thanks for your response....I can appreciate your focus. As for the LSV8 - I've never been a fan of that quick rememdy because of two things - the free glutamates from the processed tomatoes but moreover, the source of potassium added is potassium chloride and eventually many people find it irritates their stomach - as advertised. I typically go along with people trying it initialby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise - George is correct. The nice side benefit of NK is that it can lower blood pressure in some people...so if one is on a beta blocker, then it may mean an adjustment in meds would be in order if the Bp lowers significantly which is yet another 'good thing.'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM