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John, Ditto what Carey said. My philosophy is to stay in afib absolutely as little as possible. Subsequent to a 2 1/2 month episode in 2004 (2 months in to my afib journey), I've used PIP flec to convert every episode. My afib remission program works well enough that I've only had to use it 4 times in five years for a total of about 4 hours out of rhythm. My protocol is the miby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
May not be applicable but I do cold baths: 20-30 minute soaks in 50 deg F water. I usually do them daily after a sauna session. The baths will slow my heart rate significantly - a vagal response. Noticed today, the third day of a fast, that I could feel some PAC's upon entering the water. The fasting is pertinent as my core temp usually drops as I get 3 or more days into fasts (my habitby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
A fellow from Wales posted here 11 or 12 years ago. He had afib after going to the pub with his mates, repeatedly. I suggested not drinking when he went to the pub. He said that was impossible and I didn't understand his culture. My only suggestion after that was to learn to live with it. I can tell you that much as you enjoy drinking, and don't want to give that up, or at leastby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
If the Kardia helps you confirm you aren't in afib, then that is good. Hopefully its use is reducing not increasing your anxiety.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGhostI'm a 46 year old male, no health issues and very athletic. -Ghost How athletic? Chronic fitness is a known path to afib for some, including me. While exercise may be good for your heart plumbing, it may not (especially a lot of endurance cardio) be good for the electrical system. < Detraining was/is part of my successful strategy to keep afib in remission withby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey and if you do your homework well, you'll know that potassium chloride is really the only viable option. Other forms of supplements are simply too short of potassium to be useful. . Potassium has a molar mass of ~39, potassium chloride is ~74 (hence 53% K+ by weight) and potassium bicarb is ~100 (hence 39% K+). Not that much difference. and you get the advantage of consumingby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey That's pretty solid scientific proof. Sounds like sarcasm to me. Sarcasm is not appropriate for posting here. Previous users of the Cardymeter (who posted here) had solid correlations with too much potassium and increased arrhythmia. Some of them found that potassium was a "Goldilocks" mineral for them. Had to be just right. Just because it doesn't workby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I used to use potassium chloride and one thing I found was it would set off the TSA scanner at the airport. Hence I would put the container in a bin so they didn't have to search my bag for it. One time they said my 3 oz was under their limit, but they did take me to the back and run an extra scan on it. Also, some find the chloride hard on the stomach. I later switched to potassiumby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Travis, The periodic paralysis people were the ones who came up with the idea of using an agricultural meter (CARDY brand) to test the potassium content of salvia. Their sites would likely have the most recent info as it is VERY important to them. An example: < Georgeby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I believe it was Les, "Don Quixote," who was in the trial as of June 2015 < His last report was a successful ablation.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I think somebody who posted here and was ablated by Dr Ernst was offered a spot in the trail. Don't recall if they participated. Maybe it was a year ago?by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm not extremely well versed in MTHFR, but a friend wrote this and she really dug into it < If you get a 23andMe test, you can run that through Promethease or another service to check your MTHFR genetic status. I know that for those with this issue, they do better with methylated forms of B12 and folate. My doc, Steven Gundry, had me increase my B12 intake to 10,000 mcg/day of a metby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotemwcf George, Wow! You were definitely at the front of the queue when God handed out self-discipline.... whilst I was obviously bringing up the rear!! Funny Mike!by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteredhead19047 Well, I got my doc to order the inflammation tests and all were good except the Homocysteine was a little high. 11.9 and should be <10.4. Most docs I associate with would like this <7. It can be related to B12 and also the ability to methylate. A genetic MTHFR test can tell this. Quoteredhead19047Ferritin is 68. Reference range is 20 - 288 ng/Ml. Isn't ferriby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotelibby Thank you for starting this discussion, Maryann. I am at the same place as you, struggling between WFPB diet and paleo/keto. I think they are both valid and therapeutic for different reasons. I know paleo/keto are good for cancer, seizure disorders, and blood sugar issues. I believe plants are very important nutritionally. I'm just not sure how this all relates to a-fib. I thby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth I looked up my last blood draw and my A1C is 5.3 not as low as you or your wife but still not bad as I do not eat like you. Also, my blood draws are usually in the afternoon, so it is after I have eaten, that also might make a difference. liz Hi Liz. Timing of blood draw for A1c won't make a difference. The test measures the glycation of red blood cells. Whenby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Was eating that way for ~14 years when I got afib. After testing, realized I was getting insulin resistant after I detrained somewhat because of the afib. After several years I switched to a keto diet. My diet now is still keto but mostly plant based, but not 100%. My macros now are 75% fat, with 15% protein and 10% carbs, ish. My A1C is now 4.6% and my wife's is <4.2% My fasting iby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wonder if you could substitute a calcium channel blocker for the beta blocker with fewer side effects. Also wonder if supplementing magnesium ("natures calcium channel blocker") to bowel tolerance would allow you to back off the meds. Georgeby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Montos, Wonderful news!! Thanks for the report. Georgeby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hypoglycemia may be indicative of a poor insulin response pattern that can be rectified by lowering carb intake in general. Dr. Joseph Kraft (passed in Feb 2017 at 96) started sampling people with an oral glucose tolerance test - fast, test glucose, give 100g of glucose orally, then sample glucose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours. He did his with an insulin assay, sampling insulin at the same time aby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Patti, There are data that suggest that endurance exercise may promote afib in those who are prone to it < While exercise may be good for the plumbing, afib is an electrical problem (conversely, many afibbers who are unfit may benefit by adding some moderate exercise). I know, chronic fitness was my path to afib. While remaining very fit, I no longer train or compete with endurance cardby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I keep my 25OHD level > 120 ng/mL (300 nmol/L) & basically don't get sick even though many around me are sick all the time.by GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteKen Why not get the shot? My (tested) genetics clear many of the additives very slowly and therefore this creates an Alz D risk. This is me, not suggesting for anyone else. All my serum inflammatory markers are stellar as are my immune markers. I'll take the flu risk rather than the known increase in memory issues with my genetics. Always tradeoffs.by GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteCarey If you're going to quote studies on infectious diseases, you need to include the other ones for balance. Sure, GBS is a terrible outcome, but so is being dead, which is a far more likely outcome. Don't worry, 1918 will repeat itself. It's just a matter of time. For those of you interested in infectious diseases it's a fascinating look at a global pandemic and howby GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
From the CDC: < "CDC conducts studies each year to determine how well the influenza (flu) vaccine protects against flu illness. While vaccine effectiveness can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. In general,by GeorgeN - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Shannon would tell you that choosing Dr. Natale is the best thing you could do to minimize risk. A number of years ago, he tried to convince his sister to do the same and she didn't listen to him. He tells that story here < I have been on this forum for over 13 years. I have heard some horror stories, but they were mostly due to using an EP who did not have the extensive experienby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotemwcf I also understand that enteric coatings are bad news in terms of plastics toxicity and that they are banned in China and elsewhere. Hi Mike, Just curious, as I know nothing about this, wondered if your enteric coating comment was for aspirin, Serrapeptase, or both? Cheers, Georgeby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Silent afib is called silent because patients are unaware of it, so things like an AliveCor aren't going to catch it. The EP's concern apparently is that Susie could be experiencing afib without realizing it. It could happen during sleep, for example, or she could simply be asymptomatic. I know people who run, lift weights, etc. and yet they're in persistent afib but feby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteamyorca How do you know if you are vagal or adrenergic? My afib follows no pattern. It is random. Here is an explanation: <by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM