Thanks, Jim for the reminder warning. We've seen others comment on the adverse rebound effects... better to use the natural approaches in the first place.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - Sorry, but I have to disagree with your statement that CoQ interferes with Coumadin. In the review of CoQ I offered in two posts on the benefits and properties of CoQ10, the leading CoQ10 researcher says it does not interfere with Coumadin. Here are two of the clips from two separate posts.... For those who intend to use CoQ10, it would be a good idea to read both reports so youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pumpernickel and whole wheat still contain gluten proteins. If you don't eat meat, what is your source of protein?by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Margaret - Dr. Natale still sees patients on a scheduled basis in Akron, Ohio... you can learn more through his Texas office Barbara Thomas, RN Director EP Service's St. David's Medical Center 1025 East 32nd Street P.O. Box 4039 Austin, Texas 78765 Phone: 512-544-4329 Mobile: 512-415-7830 Fax:512-544-8102 email: barbara.thoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I neglected to also mention that oral chelation is highly effective in removing calcium from soft tissue. Go to www.gordonresearch.com and check out the link for oral chelation. He's the pioneer in developing this and it's highly successful. You'll have to spend a bit of time there but it's worth doing. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - there is a good deal of information regarding the use of vitamin K2 (MK7) and removal of calcium from soft tissue structures like arteries as well as using it as a preventive measure. There is a bit discussed in CR #40 go here: and scroll to page 36 and start with the December 2007 update. Follow the many really good references for more detail. Heres another of many articles on thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Antacid Medications (Proton Pump Inhibitors) Cause Leaky Gut Syndrome Leaky Gut Syndrome or Intestinal Permeability is a condition where food is absorbed before it is completely digested. This can result in both food allergies and immune exhaustion. This new study shows that "Proton Pump Inhibitors" (e.g., Prilosec, Prevacid and Nexium) can cause leaky gut within days of starting them. Fortunaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Katy - What diets have you tried? Have you eliminated all sugar and sugary-type foods... including bread and starches? And, is there a pattern to your afib events... when do they come on? What supplements do you take and what are the doses? Do any of them contain calcium? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jennifer - I use the same as Pat. 2 teaspoons a day and 100 mg. of CoQ10. I've had ablation but if I do happen to have a breakthrough arrhythmia, I take another dose of ribose and more CoQ10....just because I know my heart needs energy support. (of course, I am also adding the Essential Trio..magnesium, potassium and taurine as well.) Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - excellent advice from Dick. In addition, I'd add that while it would be several hours drive for you, it would be worth consulting with Warren Jackman's group at U of Oklahoma. He's listed on Dick's list. Dr. Jackman is well known for pioneering ablation procedures and has mentored with Dr. Natale. Typically, it's time well spent to consult with the experts.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Shannon- I've been wondering how you are so thanks for this report. Sounds as if you are well on your way to full recovery and successful ablation. Be sure to continue to take it easy. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - I swear by ribose. Been using it for several years. See these links: (original ribose post) Energizing Heart & Muscle Cells with D-Ribose <; <; <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rick - yes, start with the Mg first for at least a week.... Then begin with the potassium. Be sure the magnesium is magnesium glycinate as you can tolerate the higher doses without experiencing bowel intolerance. Some people do it all together. I like to proceed with a bit of caution as if you are quite Mg deficient, adding potassium too soon can make arrhythmia worse according to the expertsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - ask to have your vitamin D levels measured. The test is standard and is called the 25 hydroxy vitamin D or 25OH D. Note this study on low D levesl and MSby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Forgot to add... MSG contributes to MS-like symptoms... from the msgmyth.org page: " Nervous system - MSG stimulates nerves in tongue and elsewhere directly (thats why they use it). Glutamate in excess can overstimulate nerve cells until they die. Certain cells called oligodendrocytes which are found in the nervous system and make MYELIN are killed by excess glutamate. It is the inability toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Welcome, Joe. If you've been reading a bit, I hope you have discovered Conference Room #61 and the various methods by which many have managed to stop the afib for the most part. Also relevant is CR #54 which is about the success of the Paleo type diet. If you tend to consume sugar, most likely that's your first trigger, especially since you volunteer it as suspect. Difficult as thiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cherie - as a general rule for afibbers, taking supplemental calcium is not recommended. When we are magnesium deficient (and about 80% of the population is), calcium will then dominate inside the cell and calcium is excitatory. Magnesium is relaxing and as Joyce says, it is nature's calcium channel blocker. I had a similar experience, I had taken calcium supplements just as a matter of rby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Martin - I think one has to put that statement in reserve until something formal comes out that both clarifies and validates it. Remember, many studies and comments refer to afib in patients that already have some underlying heart condition and are not what we mainly address here as Lone Atrial Fibrillation (LAF). That, in itself, should provide some comfort as many of us have and still do useby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - this link is an article about theanine and offers dosing recommendations. I've found that 100 mg. several times a day during stressful times is extremely helpful. I carry some with me just in case. You can begin to feel the effects of calming in about 20-30 minutes. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wonderful news Glen - good for you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Stress has always been a trigger for me... but moreover, ongoing stress and raised cortisol levels set the stage for other disease conditions. It's important to find coping mechanisms and stress reduction practices that you can use on a continual basis. The experts would tell you to find another job, but since that's not always possible, you need to find ways to diffuse the stress anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In addition to the theanine mentioned for stress reduction, also consider what PharmaGABA.... product from Natural Factors. Read both links: Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is not new, but a good way to remember the impact of stress on afibbers. I was reading an interesting article on the influence of stress on the immune system and found a reference that is on point when it comes to stress and the relationship to afib as it relates to stress and the increase in calcium and sodium and loss of magnesium and potassium. Helps explain why so many afibbers who haby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larkl - I'm very sorry for your stress issues and it's understandable that that afib may present again under the circumstances. I certainly hope the results come back negative. I wish wellness for you both. Stress has always been a trigger for me. In the way of explanation, I'm posting separately about stress, catecholamines and afib. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - I'd be suspect of both the curcumin and green tea content of Zylflamend... <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's a bit more: Following is a post I from a long time ago discussing stress and how it affects magnesium the calcium factor comes in here as well. We have fairly well covered the relationship to AF and stress and also that of magnesium deficiency and stress. Because these are critical issues in heart health and also in preventing AF, Ive decided to point out some salient points mentioneby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - This from the book, The Magnesium Factor by Mildred Seelig, MD MPH, Master of American College of Nutrition and well known (world-wide) magnesium researcher). Direct Quotes and excerpts: pp 15 - 19 MAGNESIUM & CALCIUM: A DELICATE BALANCE. The normal concentration of magnesium ion inside cells is easily 10,000 times that of intracellular calcium ions- under healthy conditions.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ray- I'm sure they mentioned that for 6 - 8 weeks, the heart continues to be in a state of irritability. Anything can happen. The burns are a severe trauma. Just be patient and try to remain calm. Getting upset only aggravates the whole thing. Hang in there. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - craving sweet can mean a couple of things....one is a Candida albicans overgrowth and the other is a glucose handling issue.... check out Metabolic Syndrome. If you eat enough protein and healthy fat with every meal, your carb cravings should disappear. On the other hand, if you give into the cravings and eat sugar or fruit sugar, if you have a yeast (Candida) overgrowth, that just helpby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM