George, most likely true but if one intends to be in the care of a cardiologist or EP who insists on warfarin, for instance, it's tough sledding to resist their directives and in that case, I'd choose nattokinase over arginine just because of the lysine conflict - for me - others may do well with it. In the case of argine.... you may have missed this section in the post on Bugs in the Heart...by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The methylation issue is widely discussed and still apparently confusing to a large body of people including researchers and since there is a genetic link in some people, it becomes important to study the literature and to understand which of the form of the vitamins are effective and which population group seems to benefit. If homocysteine levels don't respond to the typical B regimen, then addby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Current science from the data by Designs for Health: (this is just a minor clip in the vast amount of correct science on vitamin D) The current RDA for vitamin D is set at 200-600IUs for 20 -75 year olds respectively. This level of supplementation seems inadequate in the light of recent research, the increase in immune problems, and the shockingly high number of patients showing up deficient inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gunnar: This from the book, The Magnesium Factor by Mildred Seelig, MD MPH, Master of American College of Nutrition and well known (world-wide) magnesium researcher). 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 healthy conditionsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's the 25 hydroxy D test that is the one to use Hollis BW, gCirculating 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels Indicative of Vitamin D Sufficiency; Implications for Establishing a New Effective Dietary Intake Recommendation for Vitamin D,h J Nutr, 2005, 135(2):317-22. Vitamin D deficiency is diagnosed by finding a low 25-hydroxyvitamin D level. Undiagnosed Vitamin D Deficiency in the Hospitalized Patiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jude - Same wishes to you. So glad you have found the secret to success in avoiding afib. Good job. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Warner - I second the motion on both the artificial sweetener and the whey protein which definitely contains the free glutamate. Try switching to rice protein that has no additional sweetener. I approve of and use juicing myself, but it's mostly vegetables with only a small amount of fruit added occasionally because if the insulin requirement becomes too great to process the fruit, then yoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Warner - I am a big promoter of nattokinase by NZymeCeuticals because of the work I've done with Dr. Holsworth to become informed on the subject. I think it's an excellent alternative to aspirin or warfarin when appropriate. I've used it for over 4 years and I have a bit of personal success with the efficacy of it. It's unfortunate that most physicians practicing drug-baby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George - I'd be interesting in knowing the type of food allergy test you had done.and if you also had the antibody tests for gluten/gliaden. Dr. Kalish: (from CR #54 IgG, IgA, IgM, antibody panel for gliadin/glutens, transglutaminase, myelin basic proteins and brain neuropeptides which is cerebellar tissue. He also tests at that time for milk and casein (both) along with corn and soy.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Warner - have you been tested to rule out Candida albicans overgrowth? That's typically why carb intake creates gas - the feeding of the Candida will produce gas. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - but if you don't keep the magnesium optimal inside the cells, the calcium is going to get right back in because it has the affinity to compete with magnesium and will always want to occupy the cell if it can.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Warner - homocysteine is considered an important marker or a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. Here's some info from a past post on the markers: <; Currently the peferred level for HCY is 7 or below. Conventional medicine is slow in getting on the bandwagon to be screening patients regularly for this important risk marker. You have to remember that intervention befby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Trent - Quoting Sherry Rogers, MD, in the book "No More Heartburn".... she says ... " a problem occurs with the way in which folks think they should be putting calcium back into the body. They take 500 to 1200 milligrams a day without properly balancing it with the other dozen minerals that are needed in order to hold calcium in the bone. The result? Instead of shoring up the bones, tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Actually, Warner - the current recommendations for D3 are 2000 IU for everyone and more for those with bone issues. The dose for the K2 is really more also - 100 mcg.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - I'll be posting some segments that will cover many of the settings where heartburn and reflux are the result of poor digestion and even posture or diaphragm issues. Just keep watching - I'll use the same title. Can't promise when the next part will be out but I am working on some outlines right now. Stay tuned. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gary - I agree with Sharon. Avoiding triggers is essential until the heart is fully healed and in some people it takes longer to do that. Reverting back to triggers and possibly a less-than-healthy lifestyle in some people may be risky until at least 6 months has passed...some people report their heart didn't settle down for 9 months or a year. Shore up your electrolytes and avoid triggerby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Nick - I'm very sorry about your struggles with AF and ablation. Have they suggested you go back on flecanide either full time or using it 'on demand' at the onset of the AF so that you convert quickly and the heart doesn't begin to like being in AF more than NSR? Can you find out about that without an appointment? I can certainly understand how easy it would be to bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - that's great news...just as you had hoped it would happen. Super! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Side effects from just three drugs are responsible for a full third of all U.S. emergency room visits by senior citizens who had adverse reactions to medications, a new study found. In 2004 and 2005, the blood thinner warfarin, the diabetes drug insulin and the heart drug digoxin caused about 58,000 emergency room visits a year in those 65 and older, the researchers foby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - what does her physician say?by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kate - EPs are cardiologists with a specialty in rhythm distubances... they are the ultimate experts so if one has a choice, it's better to go to those who understand the intracacies of atrial fibrillation. Many cardiologists are not all that knowledgeable of AF and tend to manage less effectively and often inappropriately with drugs that do more harm than good. Not all - but definitelyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois - I just cut kale in ribbon-like pieces and steam lightly. To that I may add onions (maybe garlic) and mushrooms and toss with oil and vinegar. It's delic. If you cook in water, the minerals go into the water so I gather you are drinking the broth, and not eating the cooked leaves? Remember, bullion and commercial broth typically contain MSG unless labeled otherwise. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - yes I did and there is a perpetual controversy over the 'benefits' of soy versus the harm it can do. At the time, I referred interested readers to the site of Kaayla Daniel, PhD author of "The Whole Soy Story - The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food"... Many problems with soy. I've read the book and listened to her and other lectures. Theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Excellent, Don. You are fortunate to have access to a facility that can do this IV drip for you. It's not readily available in all areas, but it certainly is reported to be very effective. One poster, Lynn, is having good success with intramuscular injections of magnesium. Both seem to put the magnesium where's it's needed and seems to be a faster method of replenishing the cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - that will be in one of the other clips I intend to post - that and some other tips on digestive wellness. I didn't want to include too much to cloud the issue. I agree totally about betaine HCl and have used it religiously myself for years. Most of the digestive experts feel it is a lack of stomach acid and not too much that causes problems, but if there is any irritation or tendby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just in time for the holidays and overindulgence comes helpful information from a book by Sherry A. Rogers, MD that is all about one of our favorite topics. Title: No More Heartburn Stop the Pain in 30 days Naturally Subtitle: The Safe, Effective way to prevent and heal chronic gastrointestinal disorders © 2000 Kensington Publishers Im going to be posting relevant clips separately andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brian - with only a couple of events a month, and knowing what I know about the side effects (long-term) of taking flecanide, I'd want to be using it PIP until I proved to myself that it was not effective used in that manner. You can always use it full time, but many people have had great success using it on demand and it certainly lessens the risk of the side effects. For people having mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Interesting, Brian. I'm one who has posted some AF breakthroughs after 3 years plus with a successful and singular ablation. I'm not discouraged or being an alarmist - but rather am posting so that people looking for experiences can know that in almost all cases, it seems to require take two ablations... in some cases more. While I'm somewhat surprised at such a latent breakthrby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James Another excellent contact to consider is Wyn Davies, MD FRCP FHRS who was recommended to those in the UK by electrophysiologist, Andrea Natale. Check here:by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Robin - In addition to the link Joyce provided which was <; You can go here (original ribose post) Energizing Heart & Muscle Cells with D-Ribose <; and here <; Then, after you have digested that, if you have futher questions, please post or email me. I have taken ribose for almost 2 years now and think it does a great job in keeping up heart energy and my other energy needby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM