Bang! Another nail in that coffin. Let's see now, how many nails do we have thus far? Good report, Erling. The evidence is starting to pile up (finally) and be published......the pendulum is starting to swing, thankfully. Jackie The authors conclude: "Our findings suggest that a higher sodium-potassium ratio is associated with significantly increased risk of CVD and all-causeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeff - I'm asking about the chlorine absorption...it's well known to cause chemical imbalances in susceptible individuals. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Probably with lots of exercise to burn off the carbs so they never became harmful plus if they are totally indigenous, they've adapted to what's available for survival...those that don't adapt, die. They expend energy for everything they need. Plus, presumably they are smoking a natural leaf tobacco or similar that doesn't have the added chemicals and enhancers commerciallyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Randy - So sorry. This is the progressive path of AF or so it seems, but it doesn't have to be that way. There are many considerations but none of them are quick fixes... it becomes very important to stay on top of your electrolyte balance ... strong stores of intracellular magnesium - which takes time to achieve and then concomitant monitoring and control of a high potassium foods intakeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Michael - If you email me, I can share with you some Functional Medicine professional detoxification protocols and guidelines which you can use to compare with your current plan. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeff - swimming in a chlorinated pool? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - 5 HTP has been used safely for many years. Obviously, there are those exceptions but it's typically not common. The important factor would be if one uses it, to be sure it's produced by a highly reliable supplement manufacturer... Natural Factors is definitely one and that's Michael Murray's company. Previous to that he was with Enzymatic Therapy which is another reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you have concerns over the tryptophan, then just use the 5HTP which eliminates the conversion step of tryptophan to 5HTP which is the active form leading to serotonin. You just need to be sure to take a B complex that includes B3 so you get the enzymatic conversion required. Jackie Here's a writeup by Naturopathic physician, Michael T. Murray N.D. 1. What is 5-HTP? 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-Hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
MBucher.... long ago when a group of us were lining up for ablations, we used to post... Call in the Angels for whomever was schedule. We will summon the Angels for you, Dr. Natale and his team on 9/12. You'll be fine and amazed at how wonderful it is to enjoy life in NSR once again. Special blesssings, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - Link to interview on this topic: Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laurel - You can order from Hans' website by logging in there (top box - My Favourite Supplements) and order the Albion patented amino acid chelate magnesium glycinate - the Bluebonnet brand. I like that better than the Doctor's Best because it doesn't have the added bioperene. You should be able to swallow the capsules easier than those products in tableted form. As for youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - you can get into the data generated by the vitamin K researchers at the University of Maastricht, Netherlands.... Look for the names Cees Vermeer and Leon Schurgers...both PhD researchers who have generated many papers based on their research. The one particular site, has excellent information based on their findings. This is not new stuff at all. Here in the US the progressive MDs aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
MB - anytime one has anesthesia, there is a risk. Anytime the procedure is invasive (and ablation is invasive) there is a risk. Be assured that you have absolutely the finest EP in Dr. Natale with all his experience, skill and knowledge. He's a great human being as well as EP. I am doing very well having only one ablation by him in 11/03. We always advise people to try to have an ablby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The one thing I worry about with imported Asian herbals is the potential for contamination from heavy metals... there is no clean air over there and all the lead and mercury just deposits on plants. Unless the company producing and bottling does an assay for toxic metals etc... you don't know what's in there. Reliable herbals from Hans website...be sure to log in there first... wouldby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lesley - welcome back, but sorry that you have need to visit. I am aware of one afibber who also has the AS diagnosis. The first thing comes to mind is the importance of a gluten-free diet as there is a connection. I learned about using Low Dose Naltrexone which is an 'off label' application of the drug and passed it along to this particular afibber who has had remarkable resultsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry, John. 'Awareness' is what this forum is all about. At one time or another most of us have relied on something that has turned out not to be the whole truth or the whole story and we've suffered the consequences. Many years ago as a result of being mislead by various physicians, I suffered the consequences because I didn't do my own research (due diligence) and learnby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cyndie - probably depends on the oven and how loaded the baking sheet is... mine was fairly dense. It could have been done faster in two batches. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
JohnTee - Taking warfarin does not guarantee 100% that you will not form a clot or have a stroke. This was from an old post years ago... There is a reference to the questionable effectiveness of warfarin in the October 2004 issue of "The AFIB Report". A group of German researchers observed that 53% of permanent afibbers admitted to hospital while on effective anticoagulation stillby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laurel - Erling has given you excellent advice. Please do take the time to evaluate each point as it relates to your situation. As I continue to post, the difference for me was managing the potassium-to-sodium ratio more closely than I had in the past. Please let us know your progress...and Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Christy - That would be a good choice. It's a lower-dose version of the product I use and like for portability... potassium glycinate by Albion. I use the NOW (powder potassium gluconate) at home. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - to expand a bit on the 'normal' range for serum potassium. My experience has been that I must keep my level at a minimum of 4.2, and 4.5 is my 'sweet spot'... If I dip down to 4.0 or below, I'll have breakthrough AF. So while a lab range gives a general guideline, the actual efficacy level for each of us may vary somewhat and is obviously highly dependent on howby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sammy good to hear from you! My 8-year anniversary is coming up in November. Amazing that much time has flown by. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - A home meter is an excellent idea and definitely worth having if one is on long-term warfarin. Taking vitamin K2 in the menaquinone 7 form... K2 MK7.... is definitely advisable when using LT warfarin because it helps prevent aortic and other cardiovascular calcifications as well as the higher risk to develop osteoporosis. The MK7 along with magnesium helps direct free (circulating) calcby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I only suggested a second opinion consult Boreaux in case you were on the fence about a decision to go with your current EP and the potential of having so many 'tries'. Since you've made the date, it's not relevant at this point in time. I wish you well with your procedures . Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laurel - As Steve mentions, flecainide is known to become less effective with time. Your dose may need to be increased...but before doing that, I'd definitely make sure you are taking plenty of magnesium so that your intracellular levels are optimal. (work up to 800 mg or more a day or until you reach the bowel tolerance stage...do it slowly). The Exatest is the only known accurate evaluatiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - sure - I know what you mean but a sudden high dose frequently produces diarrhea and that's never good. I've tried high dose Mg at the onset and it never worked for me...but obviously, we all have different responses. Probably depends on how severe the Mg deficiency is although it takes time to load the cells. If I were to high dose anything, it would be a combo of magnesiumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gill - that sounds great. I hope it goes well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - I were doing it for myself, I'd use fish oil and nattokinase and skip the aspirin.... but you may not be comfortable going against your doctor's preferences. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - I'm not sure that 'suspecting' is enough. I always bled easily as I have low platelets.... but I always clotted within the requisite time in a PTT test for any of the previous surgeries I had...although with surgery, I was considered a "wet" patient. Still, the fibrinogen levels were elevated. I have always used a minimum of 4 grams daily of Omega 3's to ensuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cristy - you can travel with the potassium gluconate tablets from NOW Brands or Natural Factors has potassium citrate tablets that you can also travel with easily. Each tablet is limited to 99 mg so you have to carry more but they are definitely useful. I've used both. Vitamin Shoppes carry both if you are traveling and can't order online but need some quickly... at least they do inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM