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Nancy - with your many complications, it will be can be difficult to sort out the gut issues but I hope you make good, steady progress. At some point, you'll need some definitive testing by the reliable labs that specialize in such tests not only to rule out food sensitivities but gut pathogens so you can target the specific culprits. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - For what it's worth, I've usd an adrenal support complex for many years (to treat adrenal burnout) that contains both Siberian and American ginseng along with other adrenal support nutrients and I have not found that bothers my heart at all. Ginseng helps to tone down the stress response..ie, fight or flight... so in that regard, it's would be helpful for those who tendby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - your intuition is undoubtedly correct. In such instances, typically someone benefits somehow or is strongly influenced by a higher power with vested interests. As for concern over AM radio waves, I doubt if anyone was concerned back then over long term-health consequences because it's a different form or level of frequency. Frequencies can be a good, therapeutic thing. All dependby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Nancy - you can take capsules of MSM... I just prefer to take as much bulk powder as possible to avoid the components of capsules, themselves. Boswellia has been touted for arthritic pain and is antiinflammatory and there are many other very effective natural compounds that are effective in dealing with arthritic pain and symptoms. The key is, however, to try to learn the source of the arthriby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diane - that's typically what's recommended because of the risk of flutter... but years ago when I was using flecainide and a beta blocker, the BB caused a lot of problems so I just stopped using it. I did have one flutter event that resulted in electro-cardioverion, but after that I continued on for several years with just flecainide alone. Realistically, it makes sense to usby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - burning in the stomach after meals ...gas, bloating, etc. is a classic sign that you don't have enough stomach acid and other digestive enzymes to break down food properly. The DGL is supportive and calming to stomach and intestinal lining but it does not provide what you need to break down food molecules although it can calm down post-meal distress. You need to focus on takiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - sorry to learn about your stress fractures....that's no fun. Aside from the alignment issues, you may want to consider investigating a supplemental form of bone building enhancer... known as a tissue regeneration factor called "bone morphogenic proteins" (BMPs) found naturally in bone and marketed by Zy-Cal Bioceuticals, Inc - tradename Cyplexinol (TM). These BMPs are efby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon… The threats are real and Afibbers, especially, need to be aware of the interferences that EMRs cause in the body’s electrical system. I don’t know if you were reading a while back (Sept 2011) when we were posting on the health risks of EMFs and EMRs overall but especially to the heart, thyroid, and brain, but if you get into the physiology of it, it's hard to sanction defending theby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi John - First... just a question on the liquid magnesium.... why take that versus the amino acid chelate (Magnesium Glycinate) which is the form we find to be most helpful for most afibbers. Some find they need a combo of froms but this is the basic, preferred starter. Regardless, how much of the liquid magnesium do you get in a day? What form is listed on the label? Any other ingredientsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sheri - Continual afib can certainly make you tired...and consider that being overweight is a huge drain on your energy stores and that an overabundance of fat cells also produces a huge amount of damaging oxidative stress. While you are re-grouping to begin a healthy diet and weight-loss program, consider that in addition to the essential nutrients your heart needs for function (See The Stratby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - there is a large amount of info stating that supplemental Ca does not necessarily aid with bone rebuilding.... but it does contribute to kidney stones and arterial/aortic calcium deposits. Magnesium does far more than calcium for bone health and with the risk of supplemental Ca interferring with Mg stores inside heart cells, you are better to focus on maintaining NSR by plenty of magnesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eddie - on the vitamin D supplementation... it's suggested by the "D" experts that the form to use is D3 (cholecalciferol) ... probably starting at 5,000 IUs daily and test again in 2 - 3 months. The higher 50K dosing is typically what's recommended by doctors who don't work with vitamin D supplementation and don't know that the body can only absorb so much at one tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - There are some tests that are better than others. For the gluten and cross-reactive foods, the most comprehensive and accurate test currently out there and recognized 'cutting edge' is that from Cyrex Labs... www.cyrexlabs.com Additionally, there are many facets to the food sensitivity issue that go beyond just avoiding certain foods or even testing, for that matter. The whby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - consider that the form of magnesium you are using may not allow much to actually access inside the cells where it functions. We recommend using the amino acid chelated version ...magnesium glycinate...look for the patent-by-Albion-designation on the label. You may make better progress once your magnesium stores are sufficiently repleted. It may take several months or longer. The otheby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - it's great that you were able to sleuth out the gluten sensitivity. Actually, the response is to the protein part of wheat (gliaden) but most reports on this topic seem to call it gluten rather than gliaden. In addition to the gliaden protein molecule, there are twenty-four other proteins that are cross-reactive and include most all grains and other food molecules. So for exampleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diane - I agree with Shannon's advice for the heart-healthy diet and keeping blood viscosity manageable by the various aids, but emphasis should also be on testing routinely for those markers which are the indicators of thick, sticky blood or elevated blood viscosity. These are specific tests that are not typically considered routine by most doctors, cardiologists and EPs. You have to mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Congratulations, Gill! Ten years is a milestone for NSR, to be sure. May you have many decades more. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - sounds like a plan. I was mostly vagal but did have some daytime events as well so technically, considered 'mixed'... I would also try Hans' hot water remedy...you may find it's perfect for you. Remember that with your chemical toxicities, it may be difficult to ever determine what drives a breakthrough. You've done a fantastic job of reversing the trend thusby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Nancy - just a thought... when you got up with the AF and took your 'protocol'..... I'd have added a small but balanced snack... protein, some carb and healthy fat. Very often, an event that comes while sleeping or as morning arrives can be caused by hypoglycemia.... it definitely was for me. When you take ribose, it can lower your blood glucose even farther so while riboseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Aldona~ To be greeted with your message this morning is a wonderful thing. It's hard to realize that much time has passed. I remember your struggles very well and I'm so very pleased that life for you is finally as it should be. I'll send you an email. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - It's heartwarming to read your progress report. Considering where this began, you've come a long way...and I'm so glad for you. Great way to begin the New Year. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
On the local anesthetic.... afibbers should always request the dentist use one without epinepherine... otherwise, you can stimulate a bout of afib right on the spot. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - Another consideration is to drive to Akron, OH. The EP there, Robert Schwiekert, has a close association with the top EP in the US, Andrea Natale, from when they worked at the Cleveland Clinic. One of the afibbers from the Pittsburgh area, Tom C, went to Dr. Schweikert for his ablation and was very pleased. The Akron location also eliminates getting into the downtown traffic maze inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - I can't help you with the question on the drug for insomnia and afib, but you should consider that typically insomnia is caused by overproduction of cortisol or adrenaline at inappropriate times... like when you should be relaxing or sleeping but you remain 'wired'. Drugs can help on a temporary basis, but it's better to address the core issue in the first place. De-by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - that's absolutely wonderful... non invasive, natural beats drugs and surgical procedures any day! Great news. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It’s an enigma. People argue for proof or validation via studies or sanction by FDA approval that various nutritional supplements offer health benefits… yet fail to realize that water fluoridation has never been FDA safety tested or FDA approved for medicating our water. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients (2010-2011) published a three-part series on medicating our water with fluoride auby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Sorry – juggling too many projects…. It is the CDC that goes on record for the efficacy of systemic fluoride…compared to topical which is more effective. At least that way, patients have a choice to use or abstain. "aboratory and epidemiologic research suggests that fluoride prevents dental caries predominately after eruption of the tooth into the mouth, and its actions primarilby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Monty - I also consulted with and was treated by an MD who was an OMD as well for accupuncture... he was insistant that the meridian energy flow and potential blockage did relate to teeth and I did have several RC treated teeth, although none were related to the heart meridian. Still, if you follow along with what we know about energy production and blockage, it makes sense. In any event, the aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Don't delay. Your sleep apnea needs to be addressed right away as it can definitely be contributory to afib. Graves Disease is an auto-immune disorder so you need to find a highly knowledgeable endocrinologist, along with a holistic or functional medicine type physician who can help decide the best course of management. Ideally, it will be to address the source of the auto-immune reactionby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - definitely... a low D level has many health implications... including cardiovascular function. You need to supplement with vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and be tested periodically to check on your progress. My experience (starting with a level of 18) was that I needed to take daily doses of at least 5,000 IUs daily.... when I was 'stuck' on a level of only 50, I increased toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM