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Thanks, George for offering this very informative report. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise - You should follow the Cardiokinase instructions for dosing.... or any other product to be sure that you have the full effect of the enzyme that's provided. As Liz directs you, that report indicates that Lumbrokinase is more powerful than nattokinase... but I don't recall if I saw a direct comparison to Boulouke and Cardiokinase. I would be comfortable taking either proby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
tsco - any activity that produces an abundance of sweating means a loss of all the electrolytes...and for afibbers, that can mean trouble and, of course, dehydration of tissue. The recommendations beyond adequate repletion of water include the electrolytes... magnesium, potassium, sodium and chloride. While sodium is often given bad marks and warnings, it's critical to help keep fluidsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wolfpack - A major health benefit of the alkaline WW is just that… alkalinity to keep tissues healthy as an acidic tissue pH helps support a variety of serious health issues. This is not blood pH which is must be kept in a narrow range. When foods are metabolized, they form either acid or alkaline ash residues ranked on the specific scale offered by Theodore Baroody, author of "Alkaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
hwkmn05... Well. actually, you can control how much magnesium sulfate you add to a bath or foot soak and you can also control how much time you spend soaking. On the topical oils or "gels" - the one I use gives dosing as.... Supplies approximately 150 mg elemental magnesium = ¼ teaspoon I use it mainly for occasional sore muscles... about half a teaspoon... topically on thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - The focus of the magnesium bicarbonate water... speaks to the benefits from maintaining alkaline tissue in the body and how that supports and facilitates transport of the magnesium into the body in a predictable and more "reliable" fashion... (my own interpretation). The many links to the benefits of Unique Water and also Adobe Springs water all focus on the the positiveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sue - Sorry you are having those problems with the magnesium. Definitely diarrhea isn't good. It could be that you have a type of intestinal absorption site blockage that prevents the magnesium from getting out of the small intestine and into the blood stream. Short of having a GI analysis for SIBO and such, it would be difficult to know why you aren't absorbing the magnesium.. uby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George - Thanks for that sleuthing to reveal the bias of the report. I had mistakenly assumed it did not have a corporate link. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - Here's clip from Erling's post on the magnesium bicarbonate ion "The advantages of the aqueous neutral to mildly alkaline metal bicarbonate solution of the invention are that the magnesium cations function as bicarbonate transporters into body cells. Magnesium bicarbonate enters body cells and the bicarbonate anions function to displace from equilibrium the dissociaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sam - Very glad your TOE result was satisfactory and the whole procedure went well for you. One step at a time. Now, try to relax and think good, positive thoughts as you know you're in the best of care at Bordeaux. We'll be waiting for your news. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike - I am not aware of any formal comparison studies with the magnesium bicarbonate ion water... although there may be some listed at the Paul Mason's website... www.mgwater.com I recall Erling consulting with Paul when we were working on the WW formulation and making comparisons of the studies done back then with Dr. Russell Beckett's Unique Water formulation and comparingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Joe - I agree with you about the veggie smoothie as long as the veggies are organic. Otherwise, the pesticide residues can 'undo' the significant benefits as the body has to work to process and attempt to detoxify plus many toxic residues are retained and accumulate in the body causing other problems. The pulp also provides important fiber. The potassium content is also impoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
FYI An observational, review report on the various types of magnesium and bioavailability. Magnesium: Overcoming Challenges in Measuring and Addressing Deficiencies by Stephen Ashmead, MS, MBA Followed by a white paper on the topic at this link…. Advantages of Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate Bufferedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carey - that's interesting... because the literature says Eliquis is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and also treat of pulmonary embolism. I take that to mean it breaks down or lyses the clot. Jackie PS What clot are you referencing as "my clot?"by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Anne - I can appreciate your apprehension about long-term use of Eliquis as I am ‘stuck’ on the half dose since the last ablation in 2015 and I agree that I’d rather be using the NK and Omega 3’s that worked for me so well for so long. Outside of eliminating afib, most important for avoiding future clot risk is recognizing contributing factors which typically involve the inflammatory pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - true enough... but it's better to be forewarned than learn about it after the fact. Too much water is risky for afibbers as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
beardman.... on adding the potassium.... be very cautious as that can make afib worse if your intracellular stores of magnesium are not optimal. Since you are vegetarian, you may already have enough potassium... so again....be very cautious. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Beardman... in the recent "Taurine - Reminder and Update" post... there was a notation that said - among the many benefits of taurine ...by regulating cellular calcium, taurine not only improves heart-muscle contraction but also prevents it from becoming over-irritable, which can lead to arrhythmia. Blaylock June 2009. If your diet contains a lot of calcium, then the taurinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Ian - It has been a while. Good to hear from you. The flecainide can be a contributor but the study referenced also mentioned the occurrence increased when same patients were also using aspirin. There are numerous steps you can take to help remedy acid reflux which typically comes because of lack of natural stomach acid due to not enough of the nutrients required for that production.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
CPaulAK - Sorry... for the delay... You bring up many points for clarification. It's very important to attempt to get control over the stress factor... and I realize that's an obvious comment and often very difficult to do, but it's really something that helps both mentally and overall, physically. There are diversional 'tactics' you can try and also as you've doneby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello CPaulAK - Very sorry you found it necessary to find our forum... but the good news is - it's a great place for support and to begin looking at potential underlying factors that can contribute to Afib... and you've already mentioned several. I'll be responding in more detail to your comments soon... sorry, I've got some early-afternoon commitments ...but will try to cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The bioflavonoid Rutin is used to help prevent free radical damage.. or oxidation – think ‘rusting of tissues’ making them dry and fragile… so rutin can help with maintaining tissue integrity. It’s often included in combination with Quercetin and other bioflavonoids/antioxidants. Some say it may have anticlotting properties as well. See also: If you aren’t required to use a Rx anticoaguby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I’m in the process of organizing a post on why it’s important to make sure we have optimally-functional mitochondria… …not only for Afibers but for overall general health, functionality and longevity. Alzheimers/dementia is another reason why healthy mitochondrial function is crucial. Here’s one of many studies Mitochondrial dysfunction is a trigger of Alzheimer's disease pathophby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - Of course. I appreciate Sam's input and concerns and yours as well. As I commented earlier, back then, I was taking a combo of enzymes with the primary focus being fibrinolytic in nature mainly to avoid any potential adverse clotting if I were to have a bout of 'silent' afib so I wanted my blood to have good, low viscosity. You may recall, that precaution worked tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike.. If you do an advanced search here on fibrosis, you'll find an abundance of posts and reports on the topic... what causes it, why it causes arrhythmia, what's the risk of cardiac fibrosis to heart function, etc. and how systemic enzymes help prevent fibrosis and inflammation. In this post from a few years ago, my response... quote: Shannon - when I had the first ablaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - It's smart to be a skeptic. I am, for sure.... because as we know from what Shannon's shared about studies... they do not always present the whole picture and can be manipulated to shed a favorable light on the outcome so that vested interests are protected. In the case of these artificial sweeteners... that's big business... so it makes sense not to discourage the useby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - I agree - that was my first thought - a reaction to the Eliquis as it was the only medication I was/am taking and it was new. I don't take any other Rx meds. I mentioned it to my Primary Care... no help. Mentioned it to the local EP she recommended for Eliquis Rx refills... no help. As for contact allergy... nothing changed or new in that regard...so my conclusion is that itby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - These artificial sweeteners are known to contribute to weight gain so the sugar argument is not true. There are many studies done over 25+ years that support that finding.. There is also disturbance in other metabolic problems exist as well... including the fact that those chemicals accumulate and are toxic in some individuals and contribute to gut issues because it blocks a functionalby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Larry - that's a good analogy - the poison ivy bumps/itching appearance. I haven't yet had the enlargement to nickel or larger... but I do use topical essential oils at the very first sign of a new outcropping...that seems to help. Sigh. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - can you cite a reference where serrapeptase is specifically contraindicated after ablation? Thanks, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM