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Carol - we can help you better, quicker and easier if you respond to those questions so we get 'mostly' the whole picture. Otherwise, it's just an exercise to cherry pick without knowing the full background. Good point, Doug... Multaq does have the reputation of affecting the liver. In fact, Carol, you should use the search feature here and type in Multaq to see the posts onby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - Welcome. There are numerous things that jump out as 'alerts' to me in your post. 1. Magnesium oxide is not a beneficial form... although you're taking it, not much magnesium is being absorbed so your heart cells are deficient. 2. Taking Calcium when undoubtedly you are low in Magnesium, just makes everything worse... Calcium is excitatory and Magnesium is calming..by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - I can relate to your situation as I, too, take a wide variety of nutritional support supplements and enjoy good health in my old age as a benefit. I have never stopped taking any supplement prior to a lab evaluation including ExaTest. Your baseline will be representative of your current status. If you test low in magnesium, for instance, then you'll know you need to ADD to what yoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nel - click on the link Erling provided in the response to Phyllis..by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Don - What you've described here goes along with what is known about "electropollution" from various sources and there is a great deal of scientific validation on this topic and how it relates to atrial fibrillation and much, much more. Refer to the recent Electropollution posts and get into the websites those referenced... Oram Miller, Stephen Sinatra, MD (cardiologist), andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ted - Please list what supplements, brands and amounts of supplements you take. List any other medications you take. Give an idea of your sources of food... ie, whole food cooked from scratch or restaurant food Intake of alcohol, sodas, "diet" anything? Avoidance of MSG and other flavor enhancers or chemical preservatives Are you treating for any other medical condition? And thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - My comment was GSE nasal spray for sinus treatment of Candida... I seriously doubt if the highly dilute amount of GSE in this formula (0.1%) would cause a drug interference problem. This very dilute solution has to be weak because of tender, sensitive nasal passage tissue. On the other hand, GSE concentrate taken orally and with with medications is a totally different consideration.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
:Liz - I took the GSE whenever I had any symptoms of cold or flu even with the flecainide and it helped prevent getting sick with either.... but I'm just an experiment of one. I had no adverse side effects. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Anton! So nice to see your name appear here. Hope all goes well with you! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nice to see what we know acknowledged in print...it's really really refreshing.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - It's not uncommon for those living in the warm, humid climates to have sinus congestion which often relates to long-standing Candida in the sinus cavity areas. I'm I'm glad the Zyflamend is offering a nice side-benefit since the Rosemary and berberine are well known to be useful in killing that fungus. The other easy remedy to assist with sinus congestion and fungus iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Phyllis - for any product, if there is any hint of any interference with warfarin, you should avoid it. According to one website: Licorice contains a chemical called glycyrrhizic acid, which is responsible for many of the reported side effects. DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) has had the glycyrrhizic acid removed, and therefore is considered safer for use. Still, I would want some absoluby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - Read in CR 72 about the CardyMeter... Look specifically at Tom C's posts. He was the first to get one, use it with great success and recommend it here to readers. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - thanks for taking the time to respond.. As for the 2 capsules of magnesium daily is a comfortable tolerance level, it may still fall short of your total body needs not to mention heart cells. I'd push for topical applications of magnesium oil and foot baths if you can't take in more orally. Magnesium is the key and most everyone with arrhythmia is deficient especially if theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The DGL that I've used in the past is from iHerb and it's the one by Natural Factors that has no artificial sweeteners. I've recommended it to many others who find it very helpful. Check out this DGL article written by Michael T. Murray, ND, the Director of Product Development and Education, of Natural Factors and is widely regarded as one of the world's leading authoritiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heather - has the Barrett's resolved? As you know, Barrett's can lead to esophageal cancer so don't neglect so don't neglect treatment. This link offers a substitute for PPIs... DGL which we have mentioned many times previously when discussing reflux. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - Since you ask, can you review for us what you have done regarding: -magneisum intake - how much, what form -potassium-to-sodium dietary intake with the ratio of 4:1 -are you treating for any other medical conditions besides the arrhythmia -list all the Rx drugs you take -do you take any other heart support nutrients... such as suggested in The Strategy -any other supplements? iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Michael, I'm late catching up to this thread but am so pleased to see your mother is in NSR and improving. You may want to increase the Ubiquinol dose. Do you know the Ejection Fraction measurement? Jackie Biofactors. 2008;32(1-4):119-28. Supplemental ubiquinol in patients with advanced congestive heart failure. Langsjoen PH, Langsjoen AM. SourceEast Texas Medical Center and Triniby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Josian - I've combined both answers in this response... On the vitamin E dosing…. It’s the high Gamma E tocopherol complex that is helpful for the antioxidant/protective property. I use 800 IU daily. The Gamma E should be the highest quantity listed on the label. For benefit tocotrienols should be taken separately… Gamma E in the morning and tocotrienols at night because Gamma E loby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Just as a point of interest on the serum sodium levels, I correspond with a physician who reversed his afib with the nutritional approach and supplements. He says he keeps his serum sodium one point below the standard normal range. And on the serum calcium levels, remember that in the homeostasis process, the body routinely pulls calcium from storage in bones as a buffer when the blood becomeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nutrient Absorption, GI Interference, SIBO, Biofilm & Atrial Fibrillation Introduction • Optimal nutrition is generally recognized as fundamental to good health and longevity. • Absorption of nutrients is critically important, is often overlooked and generally misunderstood • Lack of nutrients in requisite amounts delivered to specific target tissue is contributory to arrhythmias and maby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Todd - I recently read or heard something about those with pancreatitis must be very careful not to consume anything with sugar or that metabolizes to sugar since that puts extra stress or load on the pancreas. Have you looked into pancreatic enzymes to see if that might be useful? Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Erling, that's a priceless clip from Dr. Rosedale. My experience with using 4 - 6 grams daily of high quality Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids for almost 12 years (as directed by my Family Practice MD who is certified in Functional Medicine) has been nothing but positive. I'm 76 and have no major ailments and use no Rx drugs. For 20 years or more, I have been deeply immersed in theby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Buster... The removal, ligation or stapling shut of the LAA has been discussed in the literature and I recall in '04 when I attended the AF Summit here in Cleveland it was a topic of disucssion with at least 50% saying they would remove it; but others retorting that the LAA hormonal functions should not be interfered with. I haven't read recently anything further, but neither have I bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lorne - thanks for posting your experiences with vagus involvement post-ablation. The information you provide will be useful for other readers. I'm glad you are finally doing so well and enjoying a peaceful heart. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Buster... Based on what Shannon offers..... the take home message is that during your consult with the EP if you are considering ablation, ask plenty of questions about the potential for ablating the LAA area, ask about the proceedure and the resultant odds that you will be on an anticoagulant for life. Very important that you fully understand all of the risks and end-result consequences.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Michael... Both Louise and Erling offer excellent advice. I rememeber Louise's Tikosyn induction ordeals very well. I'd pay close attention to the lower dosing option....maybe ask ahead of time because her age may be an important consideration with dosing. Best wishes to you both next week. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - thanks again for telling your great success story. It's reports like this that inspire me to continue to help create awareness and as you so eloquently say....at the very least know for sure if an invasive procedure and attendant risk is justified. Thanks for hanging out with us all these years. And thanks to Hans for providing the medium, which is indeed, The World's Greby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larrry - I've read that Armour has a short half-life and that dosing should be split. I can't try it with mine because my dose is only 15 mg daily... but why not it to see what you notice. I think it makes sense for vagals. Do a google on half-life of Armour....there's quite a bit of support for doing that. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - interesting personal observation... pointing out once again the "biochemical individuality" factor. I've never had a problem with tomatoes or tomato sauces for cooking... but I don't consume a large quantity every day of my life. Since tomatoes are borderline acidic on the acid-alkaline ash production scale, I wonder if you pushed your tissue pH too much toward acidicby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM