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HCTZ drugs deplete electrolytes easily and quickly so if one uses those, it's important to keep track of dietary intake of magnesium, especially, along with potassium. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - try keeping track of and adjusting your potassium to sodium dietary intake in accordance with all of the info contained in CR 72... the same principle applies to hypertension and the affect of too much sodium and not enough potassium. Be aware of the sodium content in all foods that are packaged or processed. Eat a totally fresh, whole foods diet and you'll eliminate much if not allby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 are the virus that are responsible for the cold sores on lips and genitals. The Simplex 1 (lip) lies dormant in the Trigeminal Ganglia and is known to activate when exposed to various triggers... Classic would be a person who lives in a northern state with little sunshine in winter , but travels to the South and gets abundant sun exposure. A herpetic outbreak around the liby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz I dont pretend to know the intricacies of a heart that requires a pacemaker, but it would seem logical that since you are not a lone afibber and you do have a pacemaker, that your potassium requirements may be different than the typical LAFer. Maybe not but since most LAFers respond very well to additional potassium and especially when they manage to reach the 4:1 ratio potassium-to-soby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Interesting and important correlation, Erling. I just heard a teleconference with a minor discussion about homocysteine levels and the importance to keep them in the 'sweet spot'... and not go too low or allow them to be too high as there are consequences in both directions. They did not elaborate, however, on the connection you bring up here which has direct bearing on afibbers. Eby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great to connect the dots here Erling and come full circle in the understanding. Very important post. Would you agree, then, that the HPA Axis should be assessed to determine if aldosterone production in zona glomerulosa (ZG) cells of adrenal glands is functioning normally in order to maintain the correct balance between sodium and potassium levels in the blood? I have a distant memory ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Julia - I'm so very sorry to read this post and I'm glad you are able to write to us. The magnesium definitely helps prevent platelet aggregation or clumping. You might consider using a moderate amount (under 2 grams) daily of a pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 fish oil...or just eat wild-caught oily fish several times a week... like salmon if you have access to it. Since you are on waby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy go to Conference Room Session #61 and begin reading the testimonials of those who have successfully controlled AF without ablation. Various methods, lifestyle changes, supplements, etc. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barb - the vitamin K in the form of menaquinone 7 or MK 7 helps direct calcium into bones. The combination of magnesium, vitamin D and the MK7 work to insure that serum calcium goes to bones and not into soft tissue like blood vessels or aorta or make bone spurs. So - yes, you need to take the vitamin K2 MK7... and 45 micrograms daily does the job. From Hans' web vitamin link with iherbby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Barb - that's a very good question. I think most people trust the doctor they consult to be an absolute expert...take it at face value or blind faith and fortunately for the majority of cases, they do seem to work out well. However, for some of us who have gone the blind-faith route for other procedures and have been injured, we are on-guard when it comes to something as invasive aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jack - I completely agree with Marian. It's the experience and skill that make the difference for a safe and successful ablation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lon - After my ablation in 03, I used that system. It was indeed handy and easy to use. I thought it was comforting to have it although I had no activity that was recorded. Glad you are doing well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I didn't take the time to really study this article which is just an observational report based on a few other scattered reports both pro and con about vitamins. I'll be watching my emails for rebuttal comments from the nutritional experts. I have a fairly good idea of what the response will be because the points argued in that article are the same old ones that have been kicby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Michael.... I'm sorry about your experience. The mind can be a powerful influence. I'd suggest that even though you may never need it, carrying a little vial of flecainide and a beta blocker. This is your Plan B. It's your security blanket. Often, just knowing that you have a PIP conversion kit with you can make a huge difference. While I have AF breakthroughs very inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Curt - there has always been interesting information out there on various undetected microbes causing many problems. Years ago, when I first began my afib journey, I became interested in that theory as well and with the help of a person who was really into mycoplasmas, I did considerable research on the topic thinking it could be a source of AF. Today, with the information avaialble about theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't see that you are or have tried digestive enzymes with every meal and also betaine hydrochloride (plant based) with every protein-containing meal. If you can't breakdown, cellulose, fat, protein etc... the result is going to be GERD like symptoms. When food particles aren't broken down, they lie in the stomach and putrify (rot)... this causes a lot of gas and distress. Tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Josiah - my experience is that it is not acceptable to use supplements in the hospital. That said, it's never prevented me from doing so... surreptitiously. Of course, that means I was mobile enough to move about and take the supplements privately. With my ablation, I had a small stash of the Essential Trio and vitamin C that I took as soon as the 6 hour lying flat and no moving period wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - Important distinction for those on warfarin is not to go over 100 mcg. The vitmain K expert I referenced, Leon Schurgers, PhD, says that they don't see additional benefits beyond the 45 mcg ..... however, those working with MK7 to help reverse arterial or aortic calcifications use higher doses...supervised and monitored carefully. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - smart thinking - you said ...."but I am of the opinion that the higher BP and the afib are both caused by similar issues regarding electrolytes." Those who have managed to arrest their afib for years at a time, still find that AF can and does occur when the balance is off for one reason or another. In some biochemistries, slight fluctuations may not manifest or be as sensitiveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - scroll up and read the other posts. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - Refined sugar is not found naturally but carbohydrates from plant sources are synthesized by the body into carbohydrates which are utilized for production of energy or stored if intake exceeds energy needs. Tom keep in mind that kelp is also high in free glutamate which is a neurotoxin. There are other safer forms of iodine for supplementation. Retired neurosurgeon, Russell L. Bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynda - It's known that hypo- or hyper-thyroidism can initiate AF. I have thyroid nodules as a result of being treated ineffectively with Synthroid for over 10 years. After changing doctors, I was told it resulted from the thyroid enlarging to try to produce more hormone (which it can't) and the nodules are another affect of the problem. I am warned to have ultrasound yearly to makby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lon - it's great to see your report on your experience with Dr. Natale and team. I'm very glad you were able to take advantage of the opportunity. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Erling for emphasizing this very important post. And thank you Tom for your contribution. Salt (sodium) is definitely the culprit for me, especially, if I become lax on potassium food intake or don't supplement adequately. My AF began in 1995 and I was ablated in 2003. Since '95 and going forward until present, I have never had any of the many doctors I've consulted diby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - how about CoQ10 and ribose ...are you using those? Especially for the exercise issue. You may not have enough support for ATP production for just 'normal energy' and when you push it with exertion, you are then in a serious deficit. Do read The Strategy for clues. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elena... while accupuncture is great to open up the meridians... I had 20 treatments by an MD who was also a DOM and it did nothing to change my AF. It wasn't until I optimized the intracellular magnesium and than added more potassium and taurine that I was able to see a difference. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike J - yes... these are just numbers in a range. You have to find what keeps you in NSR. I need to be 4.5 or 4.6. If I am 4.2, that can be trouble for me. And as Tom correctly reminds.... potasssium can't work if you aren't optimal in IC magnesium... in fact, it can make arrhythmia worse if IC Mg is too low. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'd think this refers to cardiac fibrosis. If it's a true ischemic disease area, then this wouldn't be Lone Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiac fibrosis comes from prolonged irritation, inflammation and extended bouts of AF. One can reverse fibrosis with the potent proteolytic enzymes. Ref: CR 24 on Cardiac Fibrosis.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barb - I agree that 2000 a day is a good start along with the MK7 (thanks, George).... and after 2 -3 months, then test again. Life Extension is one place you can get labs done if your doctor isn't cooperative...although these days vitamin D testing is such a huge money maker for labs and doctors, I would be surprised if he refused. Good luck. Just keep working at it. Remember the ranby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ian - Let me check. Give me time to dig out the reports and compare. We have the promise of a great sunny day and hopefully, I'm spending it in the garden rather than indoors. Tomorrow, rain...again! I agree... it's an individual thing. The the low end of 'normal' potassium (for instance) may be way too low for maintaining NSR. Good point. Another interesting comment.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM