Stephen - I agree with Tom B's "2 cents worth/opinion" contribution.... to the extent that you absolutely must keep the critical heart nutrients optimal ...regardless. If you haven't read The Strategy, observational report... now would be a good time to do so. That, coupled with the current conference room session 72 on the importance of making sure your potassium intake isby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lisa - most of the knowledgeable holistic docs say that: "deet is a deadly and potent neurotoxin and should not be used." Peggy offered up her mint suggestion some years ago and I've been using that with great success. Mint and Melissa grow abundantly in various corners of my yard and it's easy to apply as she directs. I have MCS and need to avoid chemicals as much as posby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ian - computer use and the relationship to AF could be related to posture if one slumps or scrunches the abdomen for long periods of time. Anything that impinges on the vagus nerve may cause enough irritation to bring on ectopy or AF. Limiting time at the keyboard and/or standing, stretching and taking breaks every 20 minutes or so is good for circulatiion and helps computer dry-eye syndrome frby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - the most reliable way to determine drug compatibility is to ask your pharmacist to run it through the drug reaction/compatibility data base. Once you are off the blood thinner, I'd think there would be no interference, but you should verify before proceeding. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lon - are you using lots of Alpha Lipic Acid for your PN? If not, you may want to Google it for information. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - one concern might be the amount of chloride that's added to your system from that form. Is it too much considering the quantity of magnesium we attempt to use? What are the adverse effects, if any, of elevated levels of chloride? The topical applications aren't a problem with stomach irritation, but it's often noted that ingesting the chloride version causes problems.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alex - The critical heart support nutrients should not have 'gaps' in dosing.... but some of the herbals and others are not intended to be taken forever without a pause. Some, such as the DHEA, that affect hormones should be used along with testing so that you are not over-treating. There are plenty of guidelines for safe and correct use of supplements. It's a good idea to coby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lance - I had AF breakthroughs after my Natale ablation starting in year 4. What I learned was that my potassium levels tend to become low and I need to be especially careful about intake from foods and I also supplement. If you haven't read The Strategy, you may find it useful. Additionally, very important, is the current CR topic 72 which points out not only the importance of dietby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Welcome back, David. Glad the procedure went well. Just remember that your heart is going to be healing and may be irritable for 6 - 8 weeks so treat it kindly and be patient. Please keep us updated on your progress. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tibbar - good for you... all similar calming forms help - yoga, meditation... but if you need something on the spot, or as mentioned by Dr. Sinatra in his extreme prolonged stress, it may be handy to have these other aids on hand as well. When Dr. Sinatra was in crisis with his son, he did praying and hands-on Chi at the heart chakra with his son as well. Whatever works and feels right is the wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George, thanks for finding these. Your quotes: As they say, "its complicated." Variables include: form of Mg salt transit time what is taken in with it .....Complicated, yes definitely. Additionally, the other factor that isn't mentioned is the condition of the transfer sites in the intestinal lumen... that's the most critical because whatever amount of magnesium in whaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
MBuscher Be sure to look into the success for treating cardiomyopathy with high doses of coenzyme Q10 --- the ubiquinol form is found to be effective. Check out the post in The General Health Forum - Coenzyme Q10 - the Spark of Life. <> The studies by cardiologist Peter J. Langsjoen, MD, indicate success in reversing cardiomyopathy with doses averaging 580 mg/day of ubiquinol (450-900 mg/dayby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - Although, I have a lengthy history of educating myself and others about glucose handling and insulin response, I won't belabor the educational aspect of the carbs in white potato and insulin response, etc. and as you say, if one is very active continually, it should not make a difference....unless one does have a glucose handling issue or has afib. You should be aware, though, thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
McHale - if you aren't able to conquer Hp with all you are trying... consider the use of the specific Colloidal Silver product discussed at length in a previous forum. I've found it is both effective and safe and it's a staple in my stash of home remedies. <; Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
McHale - the serrapeptase efficacy/success stories abound on the website of Dr. William Wong. In an audio recording I have from years ago, he describes systemic fibrosis and scar-tissue adhesions on various patients including his wife that were successfully 'dissolved' with high dose serrapeptase. I had not seen/heard of the relationship to hair follicles. If you do need to go for aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ashwaganda has been part of my adrenal support protocol for many years. I use the product from Planetary Herbals because I can rely on the purity and have followed the brilliant work of Dr.Michael Tierra, OMD, for a very long time. Following is a good article explaining the many benefits of this Ayurvedic medicine herbal. ..."Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also called winter cherry,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
McHale - on the fibrosis issue... The stronger proteolytic enzyme, serrapeptase, is well known to get rid of fibrosis. Even nattokinase seems to help. Both Erling and I used nattokinase a number of years ago and Erling got relief from shoulder scar tissue and I had some minor but obvious changes... one was a small but hard vein knot that resolved to flat and soft. Since I had been using it prby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - use the search function here and do searches for Howie's input on permanent AF. The drug used in his case was Tikosyn. His info maybe useful for your situation. If at all possible, you should consider consulting with Dr. Natale. Jackie Here's one: Author: Howie (---.proxy.aol.com) Date: 06-23-10 04:15 Tikosyn might be tried prior to an ablation as some people convby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adding a bit more Mg information.... Magnesium supplements lower inflammatory CRP in poorly sleeping adults. Elevated CRP is especially noteworthy for afibbers as it relates to increased blood viscosity and the tendency for platelet aggregation. This study shows 320 mg magnesium daily lowers CRP. Magnesium supplementation improves indicators of low magnesium status and inflammatory stress inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - just the generic anxiety that accompanies every day stress and the more intense stress that some afibbers have when a new event begins or lasts a long time. The homeopathic plus L-theanine is great. Agoraphobia might also be helped but that typically needs more heavy-duty assistance. I had a patient who had a severe case of Agoraphobia and with time and the drug Tranxene was eventualby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - I agree with that. I'd think trying the serrapeptase would be reasonable since it's proven to be so effective in resolving fibrotic scar tissue elsewhere...according to Dr. Wong. That's what I'd do. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks George - We didn't really examine that at the time with such care. What we did learn, though as I recall, is that adding a large amount of the magnesium citrate didn't seem to improve conversion time.... plus one then has to deal with the bowel tolerance issue with that large dosage. You're the topical magnesium expert. My experience extends only to sore or stiff muscleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - I did some research into magnesium absorption and wrote a report found in the AF Resources segment (in the blue box at the top of this page) based on the studies and science provided by the mineral experts, Albion Minerals. You'll see from that report that if the gut tissue is healthy, the best absorption is found with the chelated amino acid form of magnesium glycinate since it dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Mike for bringing this up. Doris Rapp, MD, (Our Toxic World and Is This Your Child) lectures frequently about the off-gassing problem of foam mattresses and various other household exposures such as new carpeting, new fake wood cabinets, plastics used in construction, flooring and glues, etc. This all contributes to that milieu of toxic exposure that set up up for detrimental response orby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - glad to see some acceptance of what we've known and have been using for a very long time. Thanks for posting this, Mark. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In the interview on Electropollution, Dr. Sinatra said during the intense stress at the 11th hour when his son appeared to be dying, he was giving his son and taking himself hourly Bach Flower Rescue Remedy and White Chestnut. The Rescue Remedy is for Anxiety and the White Chestnut is for Fear. These homeopathic remedies have been used safely and successfully for a very long time. Dr. Sinatraby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
One concern with warfarin is that it promotes calcification of important soft tissue structures such as the aorta, valves, blood vessels and if used for long enough, interferes with the bone remodelling process and people develop osteoporosis. This is because it interferes with vitamin K. Short-term use such as waiting for an ablation should not be an issue, but the advice to stop eating greby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - All of the Essential Amino Acids which are the building blocks for every cell or tissue in the body. Must have book: The Healing Nutrients Within by Eric Braverman, MD. The healing nutrients are amino acids. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - I hope to see many positive responses from others who have had similar results in lowering Bp once they accomplish a true regulation of their K:Na intake.... not only for Bp but also in managing AF. My experience when helping people assess their dietary intake is they fail to take into account the high amounts of sodium in packaged, canned, processed and restaurant foods. Then they claby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - By the time you read this, I hope you are home again and in NSR. Please let us know how you are when you can. Best to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM