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Lance… a number of Google hits focus on using Prussian Blue for radioactive decontamination of cesium… in contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear accident and in cattle to reduce the radioactive cesium content of milk and meat after the Chernobyl. And there is this link or reference from the Wikipedia report on decontamination procedures for thallium; however, it obviously is done foby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The focus of this Thallium Contamination alert was to share the new finding about not eating a lot of veggies that contain thallium. That means eliminating some of the cruciferous veggies and specifically Kale as reported in Townsend’s publication. Eliminating these veggies certainly can be a positive step to avoid thallium accumulations which were noted as contributing to arrhythmia. Regaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Marsh, for your comments. I do recall hearing that in the Truth About Cancer series... thanks for the reminder... I'll go back and check that again... to see what I may have missed or forgotten. Perhaps in addition to avoiding the known food sensitivity culprits (for us individually), the key to safe eating is "variety" and not consistently eat the same things day afby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alexe - That's correct. I don't use Zeolite although as I commented, I had always thought the original concept of Zeolite's ability to 'cage and transport' toxins out of the body made sense. I, too, use a lot of supplements to support various systems that need help in an aging body -- mostly prompted by the results of various metabolic tests I've had over theby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
First, play the videos at the following links by Health Ranger, Mike Adams, who is well known for accurate reporting on health-related issues and remedies. He offers the warning that consuming zeolite also introduces high levels of aluminum and lead and into one’s system depending on the form of the zeolite. In large particles, it will not be broken down by stomach acid and allows to enter thby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I was going to title this post, Hold the Kale and Green Drinks - Thallium contamination of Kale associated with arrhythmia… based on news from the current issue of Townsend Letter (January 2016), in a report on thallium (TI) as a heavy metal contaminant in human populations. I nearly put off reading it until later, but decided to learn more since long ago I had a thallium stress test and was curby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erich - the ectopics mean there is a shortening of the refractory period... or the time between beats... and that relates directly to low potassium. The remedy is two-fold. You need optimal Intracellular levels or stores of magnesium and then a ratio of IC potassiumto sodium of at least 4: 1. Adding just potassium if IC magnesium is insufficient won't correct the problem. It can take tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Linda - try to be tested for Candida to rule out that as a trigger. When you feed the yeast carbs or sugar, it swells and that causes the bloating, gas and vagus nerve impingement (and often AF). If you test positive, you'll need to manage that and then and you may not even need the second ablation. Otherwise, the Candida is still there to continue causing the same problems. An ablatiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - fright produces an adrenaline surge whether you are awake or asleep and that can trigger AF. You should be using magnesium at bedtime to help you relax and also shore up your IC magnesium levels. How much magnesium do you take in a day? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - The anal itch can be Candida overgrowth (yeast) - classic sign. You should be tested and then take steps to get rid of the yeast if positive. Eventually, you'll need to use probiotics to keep your gut bacteria healthy so Candida can't overtake the population. Additionally, if the Candida populates the stomach and esophagus, it can certainly act at a trigger for afib because wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erich - Do you take supplemental magnesium? What about potassium? You should also consider adding taurine. Based on your typical food intake example, it would be difficult to get enough magnesium, potassium and taurine.... which make up the "Essential Trio" of nutrients that support heart function. Most afibbers are found to be deficient in magnesium which typically sets the stageby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
And to you, too, Shannon. Thanks for all your hard work. I look forward to the new look in 2016. My best wishes to all for a joyful Christmas celebration and Peace, Joy and Health throughout the coming year. Most sincerely, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marsh - As Shannon explains, many people do well initially on vegetarian or vegan, but my FM MD notes in her community health talks, that some of the most nutritionally-deficient people she's treated are vegetarians. Paleo "style" eating allows for optimizing the protein one needs to support a healthy functioning body and facilitates the elimination of the high carb burden that cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ted - It's great to see your success with diffusing essential oils. I've been big fan of EOs for over 20 years and have used them successfully for a variety of things and in many applications including topical. My nebulizer runs at night on a timer and I wouldn't part with it. Your blend sounds perfect and it's good to know it works well for sinus congestion. Oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I’m very glad to see there is now a book on this topic, Elizabeth. I look forward to your summary post after you've read it. Type 3 Diabetes and the brain connection have been discussed by many of the well known functional medicine type practitioners for at least 10 years if not longer. Dr. Rosedale and Dr. Blaylock have discussed as has Dr. Mercola with several early reports indicatinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Phil and thanks for the info. I have the Rare Earths book but haven't kept current with his other endeavors so I am very appreciative of your 'nudge' to do so. I'm very much into Epigenetics so I'll check that too. I plan to play the Podcast that you reference soon as I have some time to focus. Sounds like very useful information. Yes, Merry Christmas to all.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Jim - I agree with George that if you absolutely can't determine when you are in arrhythmia, some type of reliable monitoring device is very useful. I always know and don't have a device, but wanted to comment that sometimes if you have brief rounds of a-flutter rather than a-fib, it's often difficult to determine that you are actually out of rhythm as flutter can be quby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree, Researcher. We’ve long known that when hyperviscosity is present and with longer duration Afib, the risk of stroke increases. But, as is often so typical, medical research focus fails to investigate or emphasize the origins of health problems such as the multiple contributing factors that promote hyperviscosity; and just blame the Afib instead. Here on this forum, we’ve discusby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Phil - Your Afib news is certainly interesting and highly plausable. I'm very pleased for your success. I'm also delighted to see you quoting Dr. Joel Wallach. I learned of him over 20 years ago and attended one of his presentations back then...before I had Afib. Not sure if then, he mentioned Afib but I'm definitely interested in learning more about what he has to say.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Que - Glad to see you are making good progress on your vitamin D levels. Definitely ask when you see your doctor if you should maintain dosing through the winter. Mine likes to see my level at least 60. I feel best when mine is closer to 70. As for the 1,25 test which is a separate measurement for Calcitrol, and is separate, but the main test is the one you had... the 25 OH D. Jby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Que - I'll respond later today or tomorrow... in a flurry of activity at the moment. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Shannon - Excellent summary. I'm copying to a file for reference in case I need to make a decision after the next TEE. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Chuck.... I just posted my experience on this topic ... in this post and more in the response to Alex at this link I will continue to focus on supplements that help the mitochondria produce cellular energy (ATP). Cardiologist, Stephen Sinatra refers to the "Awesome Foursome" in his book, Metabolic Cardiology, and my report titled The Strategy details those nutrients. Cheby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Alex - When I was on the full dose of Eliquis (5 mg twice a day), I cut back drastically and eliminated several of the natural blood thinners... took less of Omega 3's, stopped Ginkgo, stopped the pycnogenol and nattokinase but ate normally my typical diet which is mostly Paleo. I continued on with all of my other typical nutritional support and with the liposomal vitamin C to heby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Apache... That could be true about excising the LAA ...without the open heart access..... I haven't formally investigated the latest on that technique.. but if that's the case then obviously removing it would eliminate the concern over leaks or foreign objects implanted in the body. Also: Be aware that long term use of NSAIDs including ibuprofen carry an FDA safety warning nowby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon - and yet there are numerous studies on the vitamin D deficiency in adolescents and adults living in northern latitudes to the extent that the vitamin D researchers ... such as John Cannell and Michael Holick have been saying there is an epidemic in areas of Northern Europe and Scandinavia of low vitamin D status....so yes, they are definitely encouraging testing and supplementing. Makesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Healthy AGing Tip #3 - Fibrinogen and Vitamin C While we recommend using the fibrinolytic enzyme, nattokinase, as an effective control for fibrinogen, there are other useful considerations including vitamin C. I thought members would enjoy reading about this since we are all highly aware of the importance of avoiding adverse clotting risks whether or not we have active arrhythmia. Fibriby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Don, for your comments. In a previous post, I listed all of the side effects I notice from using Eliquis. I found a blog where people were contributing all of their symptoms and I was not surprised that I had more than a couple that matched theirs. There were too many matches to be 'coincidental.' While I like the convenience of the NOACs, I really don't like theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Linda - With the indigestion, is it with every meal, snack and beverage or have you been able to identify which are culprits? Very often, food sensitivities to either dairy, casein in dairy or lactose intolerance causes symptoms of indigestion. The gluten in wheat and other grains can also cause symptoms. If you only notice it when eating meals with starchy carbs and sugar, that couby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
As you know, I may eventually need to consider a clip procedure or whatever is the recommendation of the day....since I have another 6 months to go before another TEE assessment. My current thought now is that so far I find the dose of Eliquis much more tolerable than the full dose, and rather than face another procedure, I may leave it alone. However, I may change my mind in a few more monby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM