George - you are certainly correct that it may not be an allergy at all but rather the imbalance of too many Omega 6 oils that produce pro-inflammatory eicosonoids. When inflammation runs high, those prone to afib will have more events. Omega 6's are predominant and one has to work to hard avoid having a diet with too high an intake and to also add in the Omega 3's. Good observationby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's another one - again from Dr. Gordon. Jackie More proof on how TOXIC everyone is from the group I have referred you to many times (www.ewg.org) ! Garry F. Gordon MD,DO,MD(H) President, Gordon Research Institute www.gordonresearch.com Gary is going to love this, more fuel for the detox fire. Scientific American Greenwire - December 2, 2009 Tests Find More Than 200 Chemicals in Neby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - not that it is relevant after the fact, but Dr. Natale does an "antrum" ablation where he avoids getting too close to the pulmonary veins to avoid stenosis. Do I recall correctly that Dr. Schweikert used robotics? My question would be: " is the same antrum procedure performed with robotics or must they burn close or in the pulmonary veins with robotics?" I'dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - Not knowing the whole story, I find it difficult to relate to that option. It sounds as if he were coerced into a very drastic remedy; I hope that's not the case. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's more input about chemicals found in our bodies... titled Cancer from the Kitchen? reviewed by Garry Gordon, MD, DO MD(H). He is well known and respected as the father of chelation and has crusaded his whole medical career for the importance of ridding the body of harmful chemicals. We are exposed to far many more chemicals in the past 30 years than ever before. Jackie Begin: No one sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - you'll just have to come to grips with the fact that prepared and/or packaged foods - unless they are organic - almost always have some form of MSG or a related msg-like additive. "Natural flavorings" often will include something from hydrolyzed/autolyzed origins. Labeling is deceptive. If you are sensitive, then you have to avoid when possible or suffer the reaction.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - just keep in mind that an imbalance in neurotransmitters or electrolytes or whatever is affecting the heart cells to sustain or support afib will remain unchanged even with ablation. The ablation stops the progression of the 'potentials' but does not address the reason why they occur in the first place..... which means, you may be fine for a while after ablation but until all tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
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Julia - first let me say how sorry I am about your beloved dog. I do hope you are able to find her. Very sad. My heart goes out to you (both). As for the choice of magnesium brands, I'd choose the BlueBonnet because it is in capsules and easier to swallow and also because there is less in the way of filler/additvies compared to Carlson's which are tablets and one of the fillers is mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - autolyzed yeast and the MSG connection.... yes!!!! (and anything that says "natural" seasoning or flavoring. MSG is a neurotoxin and it works quickly....as you found out. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Leslie, I'd think it would be prudent to consult with an EP who has done a very large number of procedures on a wide population base see what is said about your history of LT use of corticosteroids and concerns with your particular situation. The highly experienced see all types of conditions and know whether or not there would be a safety concern. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - Michael Murray, Naturopathic physician, says in his book "Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements" Dosage Ranges: The dosage range for zinc supplementation for general health support is 15 to 20 milligrams. Since the average American consumes about 10 milligrams of zinc per day, supplementing an additional 15 to 20 milligrams results in a daily intake of 25 to 30 milligrams for most peoplby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Julia - I'd think if you have a tendency toward any gastric conditions, then taking a magnesium glycinate without the bioperene (which is in Doctor's Best) would be a better choice for you. The bioperene is derived from black pepper and some report it to have an irritating effect; many do not, but why risk it. Carlson's is one, KAL is another and Hans'website has Blue Bonnby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - just don't become discouraged over the lack of cooperation by cardiologists (or family practice GPs) to do fundamental testing like determining the basic nutritional stores in heart cells. They seem to have forgotten the basics...or maybe never really learned them. And yes, there is no money to be made by non-patentable nutritional supplements. Acute care is where most shine but fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Curt - how long have you been using the magnesium and potassium? What form and what dosage? There is a considerable amount of tinkering that goes along with finding the right formula for your particular biochemical needs. The process can take many months or in the case of absorption or wasting issues, it is an ongoing battle to stay ahead of the depletion. This is where the intracellularby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fascinating information, George. Don't hurt yourself but keep us posted if you do try it for the carotid artery buildup and let us know how it works. Dissoving the calcifications and removing plaque buildup is the foundation of chelation therapy with EDTA. Chelation specialists have done that safely for years although it's essential to have a complete mineral replacement treatmentby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - I checked out that store - online. They do have the Doctor's Best magnesium chelate but it's very expensive compared to Hans' website.. 120 for $9.24 versus the Clark's price of 240 for $30. But Clarks also carries KAL brand magnesium glycinate which is less expensive and is the proper form if you want to buy locally. Just be sure you read the fine print on any ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This interests me as well, George. Ive long been interested in zinc as an effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent and the connection between inflammatory cytokines and the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. Just the idea that zinc is antimicrobial is an interesting area concerning the potential of harmful bugs harbored in endothelial cells and the potential of laying down "proteby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peter - thank you so much for sharing your personal experience. I can truly appreciate all of the tinkering you've done and the intuitiveness that goes along with it. Being highly atuned to one's own body is the most important step in regaining health. Supplements do nothing if we don't recognize changes...either positive or negative. It's a constant fine-tuning because ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - my serum potassium has to be at least 4.5 to be sure I don't have ectopy.... and remember serum may test in what is stated to be normal range but from an intracellular level standpoint, it may be quite low. Adding more potassium was successful for Louise when she tested normal on serum K+ but low on Exatest. Adding more magnesium and potassium plus ribose for me was the stabilizby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - yes - the amino acid chelate is a protein and is more readily absorbable or bioavailable. The oxide form is not very absorbable.... whether it is chelated or not. If you don't mind, whose brand says: oxide chelate? I'd like to read more about that brand. Thanks. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - as long as the retailers or bottles here do screening for impurities (for instance lead) and worse, I see no problem with recognizing that China produces cheap goods. However, if you ingest or absorb enough impurities, you will eventually have other problems that will impact your wallet to a significant degree...not to mention your health. The reputable bottlers screen for quality wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Curt - what are you doing in the way of supplementation to assist with normalizing rhythm? I find that along with magnesium, abundant potassium helps the most and as I've begun to emphasize recently, the addition of ribose made a huge difference for me in stabilizing breakthrough arrythmia post-ablation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's a really 'cool' idea. Thanks for that tip. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - it makes no sense to take a drug to calm down the ectopy, especially because it's typically a deficiency in one or both of the electrolytes. It's definitely not a deficiency of a drug. As I've mentioned previously, post ablation, all of my breakthrough and minor ectopics have disappeared by reaching intracellular saturation of magnesium, potassium and adding to the proby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Permenently or just for the moment? If you are sensitive to gluten, it's an antibody response and that takes about a week to subside, unless you invoke the reaction again by eating more gluten. The experts say avoid all gluten/gliaden proteins for a couple of months. If all previous symptoms go away, but reappear if you eat any of the offending gluten foods, that just confirms you havby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chuck - I am not aware that either of these two would be reflected by ultrasound. Definitely not H.pylori and doubtful Candida. So yes, you could still have one or both. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - you asked: "If one has no insurance the cost is 'only' $250, but one would still have to pay for an (uninsured) office visit to have the test done -- or is there another way? It's completely non-invasive and painless, simple to perform, and the provided instructions are very clear and easy to follow. " One ablatee has just received the kit ordered by his doctoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - I'll be posting fairly soon some thoughts about the forms of magnesium that are more bioavailable than others and why... it's an interview with a PhD researcher and magnesium is one of her favorite topics. The form definitely matters as some are not very absorbable (bioavailable) and cause bowel intolerance long before the body has a chance to accumulate stores inside the cellsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good work, Chuck.... try avoiding all starchy carbs for a couple of months. Remember that both rice and potatoes are high in carbs and to be metabolized, they will require potassium for the insulin response. These two foods are not considered necessary or healthy. Maybe... in some cases, a few people get along with small portions of brown rice occasionally. Gas and bloating can mean Canby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM