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Colin - I haven't researched to see if there would be any contraindication with the theanine and the Klonopin... I would want to know for sure. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Steve - you and I have "talked" a lot about this issue and I'm sorry to read your post and current status. What are you taking in the way of daily supplements to replenish your electrolytes... including magnesium, potassium and sodium? It's been very warm and the potential for loss is great. Glad you are hydrating but most likely you need the extra minerals as wellby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Leah - You're wise to ask the question about those who have afib and the effect of Prozac. Most likely, it's an individualized response depending on what else is going on in the body but still is, as you say...a major concern. Do some online reading about the book by Psychologist, Ann Blake Tracey titled Prozac: Panacea or Pandora? The Rest of the Story on the New SSRI Antideby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Colin - that's great news... but not at all unexpected. Good for you. Since the natto helps reduce the arterial stiffness that promotes elevated blood pressure, it's not at all surprising..and that's supported in the literature. My Bp is typically around 116/68.... and I'm quite sure that all my years of taking NK supplements helped keep away arterial stiffness... asby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
jpeters. - Sorry - So, when I asked about that, the comment was: the NK must have done its job and dissolved the clot… although I didn’t have a follow-up scan to prove that. (I think because I didn’t have a stroke in the interim, there was no need to do a scan.) Now to help clarify the potency and useful of nattokinase .... In initial the research by Dr. Sumi, it was found that NK comby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, definitely CoQ10 is very important... that will be covered in my report...and why. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim Benton - You are definitely correct with the comment about fundamental mitochondrial function. I'm trying to finalize a report on that very topic... what we need to do to optimize Mito function and why ...as it relates to many functions but especially Afib... so stay tuned. I've got a time crunch going but hope to post soon under a new heading... so stay tuned. Thanks for briby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - In response to your comment about increased Bp with aging.... Regarding blood pressure range parameters, the May 2018 issue of Townsend Letter has a report, Hypertension Becomes a Much Bigger Threat by L. Terry Chappell, MD which is both interesting and helpful as he offers suggestions for lifestyle modifications and nutritional supplements that can help normalize blood pressure anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lance - The soy and thyroid concern typically involves the auto-immune thyroiditis forms… Hashimoto’s and Graves. Even though I had thyroid problems, I wasn’t reactive to the nattokinase supplement I used for many years… apparently because I don’t have a true soy allergy or a sensitivity or autoimmune issues. I’ve not tried natto food since finding an organic, safe US source in this area isby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is an old story but worth mentioning again. My meds history is similar... AF started in 1995... meds were somewhat different.... only had warfarin for the anticoag. and was given Betapace which did nothing. I changed to a cardiologist connected with the EP department of the CCF and was prescribed metoprolol, flecainide and continuing on the warfarin. When I had a problem with theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's another natural remedy - Nattokinase. Indicates improvement in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.. .plus improved circulation to smallest capillaries and by reducing fibrin level - reduces clot risk. The benefits start almost immediately as NK works quickly. Many archived posts here discuss the best brands and dosing of Nattokinase. Jackie Hypertens Res. 2008 Aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Afib and Dementia/Alzheimer’s connection Awareness Alert A recent post mentioned the potential for a possible connection of Pradaxa and memory/cognitive decline. Coincidentally, I was reading an old newsletter from the Cleveland Clinic Health Advisor, 2008, with a feature article on Heart Rhythm treatment that noted: dementia is common after AF diagnosis and another study suggestby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Research Risk of stroke and transient ischaemic attack in patients with a diagnosis of resolved atrial fibrillation: retrospective cohort studies BMJ 2018; 361 doi: (Published 09 May 2018) Comments?by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's one report by Michael Murray, ND. How's your insulin level? It's known that those chronically high insulin levels cause weight gain, premature aging and high blood pressure. Various herbals are found effective in managing insulin which helps control blood pressure and glucose. I have a report that I can send you. If interested, send me a PM. Also one aboutby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Billy - yes, any time the vagus is impinged (pinched), there are various downstream consequences and one can be arrhythmia. Chiropractic treatment varies according to the "style" the practitioner follows. I've experienced a variety of styles and the one that I have found to be most effective, long lasting and gentle is... ....." known as Directional Non-Force Techniqueby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This post has a more detailed response about the healing period from Shannon from about a year ago....by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Liz - Outstanding! Good for you....it's certainly wonderful to find something so empowering that works. and Thanks again, George. Thumbs up! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
jpeters - yes... that's the point of mentioning MK7 -- it is menaquinone 7 form... a different component of vitamin K whereas K1 is the Phylloquinone form. When taking warfarin, because it tends to cause soft tissue calcifications such as arterial and even lung tissue, the advice by knowledgeable physicians is to also take the MK7 which helps prevent the Ca deposits by directingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
jpeters - the comparisons are unique to the individual depending on the choice of alkaline foods and the influences that detract from the body's ability to maintain alkalinity consistently. Apples are alkaline... if they are organic, because the pesticide residues cause detoxification issues that competes with maintaining alkaline levels. Vegetarian diets... the same thing. You neeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Since we have so many new readers, I'm bring up again this valuable, previous post by Patrick Chambers, MD.. as are all of PC's many contributions. PC begins with references to causes of PACs which is of ongoing interest along with much more valuable insight. Title: Peeling Back the Onion? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
whitehaven - as you point out in your initial post, eliminating many healthy foods to help with the INR seems to be counterproductive. The advantage with Eliquis and similar is being able to eat a healthy, nutritionally-balanced diet. The other issue with warfarin that isn't typically mentioned when prescribed, is the long-term effect on tissues that can become calcified... therefore theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - It's the continual alkalizing benefits of the water. The details of the study is one example of how maintaining alkalinity is beneficial. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - Visit Paul Mason's Magnesium Water website for more confirmation that alkaline water has many health benefits... Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good question, Lance.... and an extensive topic since, as you note, there are several types of these enzymes that have varied properties and targets. Start with this previous post First, it’s important to recognize that the nomenclature for describing these systemic enzymes varies significantly depending on the source/bottler….and can be both confusing and misleading. There are othby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
hwkmn05 - I understood your comment. I am fully aware of the lack of nutritional education for physicians as long ago, I had the unfortunate experience of been prescribed meds several times rather than be appropriately tested for the symptoms I was exhibiting and had unnecessary surgeries as a result. I suffered significantly. Having survived, I've been a 'health awareness adby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just remember the general basics for magnesium's to be effective. Magnesium being relaxing; calcium being excitatory to heart cells. When you have enough magnesium inside the cells. (intracellular or IC), note: the challenge is to get it inside... just because you take it, doesn't guarantee automatically it will easily access inside the cells. If the cell receptors are damageby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
hwkmn05 said: Doctors arent trained in nutrition because there is no $$$ in supplements, only meds. This is changing... fortunately, and thanks to organizations of forward-thinking physicians who are promoting advanced education in the practice of nutritional medicine such as The Institute for Functional Medicine, ACAM, A4M and similar. These are extensions of what Naturopaths and hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dear Ladies of 'the club'... There's no question... this arrhythmia thing really sabotages our lives. I'd like to offer you all...first, my compassion and support and also mention that often running behind the scenes is the hormonal issue that many women face. I'm observing this in the rear-view mirror, because my AF began at age 59 – long after I endured surgicby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
For those on this thread mentioning GI issues and Lance with SIBO, this post from 2012 may offer some helpful tips on where to start looking. Nutrient Absorption, GI Interference, SIBO, Biofilm & Atrial Fibrillation February 27, 2012 - Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lance - For you, Lance, the transdermal delivery is certainly worth trying.... given the SIBO. The magnesium "oil" products are all similar in how they work. The comments typically presented making the case for the purity of these oils indicates you should try to use the salts harvested from the ancient seabeds which 'claim' to be free of toxic pollutants. I'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM