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In this podcast Peter Attia MD interviews David Light of Valisure "We sell the same meds that all American pharmacies use, but first put the batches through rigorous chemical analysis so the bad batches are screened out. We summarize our analytics in an easy-to-understand certificate of analysis specific to that batch. We are the only pharmacy to do this." That is Valisure tests aby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotewindyshores How does the microphone work? Does the microphone pick up the heart beat? Sorry, I do not know much about these devices. The Kardia 1 device uses sound (rather than radio - bluetooth - which the Kardia 6 lead uses) to transmit the information to the iPhone (or other smartphone). For example, if you have a headset plugged in, so the phone's microphone is disconnected, itby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJoe Wonder if anybody is able to join the dots? It got my attention when it was mentioned that oxalate levels (or the inability to deal with them?) can/does result in potassium wasting (among other things). A familiar theme in AF posts. I started to pay attention as I had two calcium oxalate kidney stones 20 years ago. Then I got afib and started supplementing with potassium citrate.by GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Lance, my understanding is that K2 MK-4 comes from animals (or should...) and has a shorter half life. In this podcast, Ivor Cummins interviews Patrick Theut, who makes the product I use. I know Ivor and have met Pat at a conference. Both very bright fellows. Here is a transcript link if you don't care to listen. Georgeby GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteRalph As I am now monitoring my Calcium more closely, it occurred to me to question how much is in my tap water. A quick google entry came up with 30mg per liter, but the results actually vary alot (1mg - 130mg+) based on region I would suggest checking yours out somehow if you are trying to count your calcium, as it is possible that you are getting alot more than you think from water.by GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Quotewindyshores My GERD is bad. I have no idea why. This evening I had the full feeling after eating, and made sure to sit upright. As soon as I lay down I felt palpitations. My doc is Steven Gundry. In his book, "Longevity Paradox" he says, "Okay, okay, enough, you’re saying. What am I supposed to do about my heartburn, Doc? I get it. I (Gundry) used to have horrible heartburnby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just a comment on serum Ca (and Mg) testing. The body tries to keep Ca and Mg in serum in a narrow range. As Steve has pointed out, you are likely to be in range. This is why serum Mg tests are also relatively useless looking for Mg deficiency. The intracellular Exatest (which has been discussed here frequently - I took one in 2004) is arguably the best and for Mg an RBC Mg test is next.by GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Quotesusan.d Carey, so you are saying ones heart doesn't pump as strongly after an ablation? Does this affect ones ej rate when one gets an echo? Susan, I think the specific worry is the pumping in the left atrial appendage. That is why, when LAA work has been done, follow up TEE's are necessary before allowing someone to reduce or quit anticoagulation. If I understand @mcwf corby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotecirenepurzalot What are your experiences with taking ReMag magnesium supplement? Recently I read that ConsumerLab tests found ReMag to contain 0.58 micrograms of lead in 1/2 teaspoon of ReMag. Does this concern you? US EPA drinking water standard is 15 ppb lead. There is about 2.5 g in 1/2 tsp, so 0.58/2.5 converted to ppb is 232. 232 is waaaay above 15. I purchased ReMag magnesiby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I believe that the entity now has a US IRS 501(c)(3) designation. Hence deductions are tax deductible in the US. If this is important, I'm sure Shannon can provide a tax ID #.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotemwcf I'm also convinced that there are folks who hardly get any ectopics but when one or two do show up it nearly always precipitates AF, and those like me (as I was from 1999 (first AF) to 2018 (ablated) who got hundreds of ectopics but hardly any AF (one or two nocturnal episodes per year). Mike, Interestingly, in the 2 month interlude between my first episode in 2004 and the stby GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Quotewwoofbum All of this is meant to illustrate a frustrating situation: not having a way to CONTINUOUSLY monitor my heart rhythm, I will never be able to determine, with any certainty, if the gut/heart connection is one-way only, or if an arrhythmia initiated by some other condition may be causing some of those subtle feelings in my gut. Contec Holter monitors from China are available from eBby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
For those who want to order their own lab tests in the US, Here is a resource of web links where you can do this < My own experience is that New Century Labs (a Quest reseller) is the least expensive. The way this typically works is that these companies are resellers of either LabCorp or Quest labs (or both). You create an account. Order and pay for the labs you want. In your account, or sby GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Bill, My only expertise is as someone whose path to afib was chronic fitness, 15 1/2 years ago. One of the legs of my fairly successful afib remission strategy has been detraining from doing "too" much. My question to myself has always been how gain the benefits of exercise without incurring the potential negative consequences that can put you on the far side of a "U" orby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I’m very sad that a post like Steve’s has been banished to the General Health Forum. Yes banished. I write this because when I first joined here in Aug 2004, I got the impression that it was possible to do what Steve has done. I did not think it would be easy or that any single person’s approach would fit me. Because I thought it was possible, I read nearly every post on the board to that timeby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey What I'm looking for is evidence (ie, published clinical studies) that vagal afib is harmed by (or benefits from) being treated differently. The bonus question would be what to do with the mixed types, which is probably most people. Wonder if you were a treating doc, would you treat a young (34), fit, paroxysmal afibber who gets episodes 3x/year with afib rates in the 150'sby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotebriar I have a resting HR in the 50s and my Afib episodes are circa 80s (according to my Garmin which may not be 100% accurate). So not sure if beta blocker would help or not, but I will certainly be asking when seeing cardiologist. If you both don't mind me asking a further question, and it is in relation to exercise, what's the general view on frequency/intensity and associatby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotebriar Hi, I'm a fit 52yr old who was diagnosed with left atrial enlargement a few years back, suggested due to high cardio/endurance exercise. I now experience AF circa once every 2 or 3 weeks, always starts whilst sleeping and in the majority of cases I have reversed the next day via exercise. GP suggested beta blockers which I have refrained from taking until a follow-up with the caby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotekatesshadow Edited to add - have you tried drinking a V8? Someone on here said that will stop their Afib and maybe it's worth a try with your SVT. Should be low sodium V8. The salt in LS V8 is potassium chloride.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotecolindo Testing is quite expensive at $75.00 a pop, so how often and how many of these tests would be required. A beginning test, then maybe one in 4-6 months. You can then adjust dosage and maybe in another 4-6 months. When I noticed excess calcium was an issue for me, I didn't know what my 25 OHD (D3) level was. I also don't remember now if and how much D3 I was supplemenby GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteSueChef Also, interestingly enough, I've had a full bladder four times in the last hour. Scared? My body is scared??? "Many patients also complain of frequent urination, caused by release of atrial natriuretic peptide" < "The violent movement and stretching of the atria and ventricles caused by the fibrillation result in the release of ANP and BNP. These horby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth but I don't like the idea of having to take 2 pills a day. My understanding is that 2 pills a day is an advantage, because the half life is short. Hence if you have a bleeding issue, you just don't take the next pill. Whereas a 1 pill/day med would have twice the half life and this could be more of an issue if a bleed develops.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey But afib is just too blatantly obvious in its irregularity for anyone even modestly trained in ECG interpretation to not recognize. Heck, it can be diagnosed without an ECG at all. It's almost always obvious just from palpating a pulse. I concur that is certainly true for me and for most I've palpated. I used to joke I could name that rhythm in 3 beats or less... The irreby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Just look at R waves (the big peaks). Are they approximately evenly spaced? (Count the little boxes between them if you're not sure.) If they are, you're not in afib. If Steve's ECG was that simple, it certainly should not have fooled an experienced EP or have Natale suggest that anybody looking at the ECG be very experienced.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJAYHAWK In the discussions it was stated that the possibility of a recurrence of arrhythmia due to new sites goes up after around ten years.....and I am near that time frame. Shannon stated that improved techniques would impact this situation. Would my procedure done in 2011 be classified as with the newer techniques and not be as high a probability for a new arrhythmia. Hi Steve, my cby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wondering if ablation with a top guy like Natale would help the med issue?by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth George: The only way I got on was to google the article, it came up and I tapped on the address shown and it took me there, it is an old address and no longer being used I guess. Liz Still couldn't find that paper without a paywall. Did find this one Mitochondrial Dysfunction-Associated Arrhythmogenic Substrates in Diabetes Mellitus < Interestingly, my friend endeby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesmackman George, Why have you never had a Ablation to tame the AFIB BEAST instead of the strict regiment you seem to religiously adhere to? Most could not follow the program you have developed and tweaked as necessary. I admire your personal drive and high expectations but My little pea brain says let modern technology work its magic. Smackman, when ablations are needed, a Natale ablatioby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth George;' I was able to read the full article, going to the site you posted then you can find the whole article, very long. I wonder if they are doing anything more. Liz Interesting Liz, as when I go to that page and click for Full Text Article, I get to a page with "Purchase PDF" on it.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Too bad they can't figure out what is causing AF and cure it, everything is slash and burn. How to slow or stop progression has been a question I've asked myself for over 15 years, even though I created a program for myself that has very low AF burden following a 2.5 month episode in the beginning. I've never stopped tweaking and looking at what else I could do.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM