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Hi Nick - back again -- just briefly. While flax seed can have some benefits, a concern often emphasized by the experts is that many benefits come from Omega 3 essential fatty acids; whereas, with the Flax seeds which are Omega 6 EFA... the benefit is not as significant for reducing the effects of free radical damage. Barry Sears, PhD is one of many well-known experts in the field of EFA'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sam - I'm far from an expert in this but what I typically do and seems to work is to copy the web address and then just paste it into the text. Apparently, the computer program converts it to an abbreviated visual version but the link becomes an active hyperlink automatically. When I add a link, I do the copy/paste and then go to Preview and test it before posting so I can click oby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
minimi - If you haven't yet discovered the box at the top of the page titled Afib Resources, there are many excellent reports there to address various nutritional supplements that help in various ways with afib. I had intended to direct you to that link and the report titled "The Strategy" so that you could review some of the suggestions that are useful... but had a log-in glitcby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Larry - I have some info for you related to tyramine but am short on time so please be patient and I'll respond to you, hopefully, by tomorrow. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
MHhelp - I have some suggestions but am backed up in responses to posts since there was a problem with my login info. Now that I'm able to post again, I am short on time to devote until later today or hopefully, tomorrow.... sorry. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Catherine - Both forms of carnitine are useful... but suggest you begin with the L-carnitine. See the details in The Strategy.... here at this link Scroll down to the title. If you still have questions, post again, please. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - I don't think any of the Rx blood thinners are great. But, they are effective and necessary in specific cases and, of course, none are not without side effects and risks. That's a given. Likewise with aspirin and all NSAIDs. One could spend hours researching the potential side effects of each including aspirin because there are many and much depends on the health status andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello, Smackman.... Time flies! Good to hear from you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George... I was sure that you had the best of info with Dr. Gundry but didn't want to leave it to 'chance'... but you may still want to investigate the potential for intestinal damage from your aspirin. While it's coated to resist stomach acid, at some point, I presume it reaches the intestine (uncoated) and may still do tissue damage; plus NSAIDs are known to interfereby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Steve... I'm short on time.. .but do a search on Adrenal Fatigue, postural hypotension and Orthostatic hypotension. See if the descriptions correlate with what you are experiencing. Low adrenal function produces those symptoms. I had adrenal burnout years ago and through adrenal support nutrients, it normalized. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - that quote was from the CCF report. I realize many people have sleep problems. I have been fortunate that I can sleep well for at least 8 hours, although I may have to get up for a bathroom break around 5 am but I can go back to sleep quickly for another 2 - 3 hours. The only thing I take routinely at bedtime is 300 mg of magnesium glycinate. That is relaxing for me and helps me sby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
George - Prior to my going on Eliquis, I used 6 grams of Omega 3's daily and I really miss using that much. Limit now to 2 - 3 g. daily... but do read my links about the risks of long-term use of aspirin... even low dose... in the post in the LAA closure thread. There are many more confirming reports. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dr. Perlmutter does not disagree with the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet but rather, he recommends the carbohydrate intake from grains be gluten free and in low serving amounts so that the known benefits and focus of this diet from healthy fat and vegetables can be obtained. Many people think a Mediterranean Diet means it’s okay to eat loads of pasta and bread and that’s not the case. Iby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I hear you Don. My initial TEE after the LAA isolation and the following third procedure was great. Something like 50 if I recall. Then, the second TEE indicated 40.. .but even though still an acceptable number, was advised it would be preferable for me to continue on half dose Eliquis. And, I understand that reasoning given my age of 81 and the arrhythmia history, so it's obviously anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, Shannon, for taking the time to help provide reading material for investigation of this topic. I appreciate your effort, given all the computer problems and such...plus, you do have (or should have) time for a personal life as well. As you explained to me in our phone conversation, the Watchman device does become endothelized into the opening so that creates a natural (tissue) plugby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Worth viewing: A documentary titled "What's with Wheat?" Free on Netflix and this website gives a brief video clip preview of testimonials by many well-known, health-oriented professionals who understand the connection between modern wheat and related health issues in adults and especially children. In the documentary, there are several segments with Board Certified Neby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
A recent clip on heart health from Cleveland Clinic Healthy Essentials Bulletin says this about adequate sleep and staying healthy: Get enough sleep Sleep is an essential part of keeping your heart healthy. If you don’t sleep enough, you may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease no matter your age or other health habits. One study looking at 3,000 adults over the age of 45 found thatby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hello Greg - Couple of questions for background with your afib history. Regarding your magnesium supplementation, and since there are many forms, what form are you using? ie, .. such as magnesium citrate, magnesium malate or gluconate or amino acid chelate? and Do you have healthy kidney function? Typically, with magnesium dosing, it's fairly easy to determine if you are using too mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Spencer - Thanks for your detailed response. As George comments and unfortunately, the excessive endurance exercise can cause damage to heart tissue. It's been found that endurance athletes have significant magnesium deficiency and while supplementing is not likely to reverse your afib, your heart still needs it as do other tissues in your body... so you could follow the magnesium dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Spencer - welcome to our forum. There are many factors to consider when supplementing so this response asks some questions and directs you to some of the past posts and recommendations for trying various supplements. However, we typically say that "we are experiments of one and what works well for some, may not for others" so the more you can tell us about personal stats, iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Phill - An underlying issue with sensitivities to various food components, gluten being just one, is that those can cause continual systemic reactions... often very subtle, but raging behind the scenes and causing health issues that may not immediately manifest or be easily or readily identified as a culprit. One common manifestation is silent inflammation and that can occur in any part ofby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hello Josiah ~ Your thyroid report is of interest to me....especially on the Armour thyroid hormone topic. As we know, thyroid experts say the TSH is not considered the major number of importance, but rather where you stand with the Free T3 and most importantly.... symptoms that reflect how your thyroid is actually functioning. It's also known that in older patients, there can be moby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon – As time goes on after my LAA ablation, I’ve been more seriously contemplating one of the procedures but have questions. Briefly, could you please explain away my concerns about the implantable LAA closure devices? Also, has the LARIAT closure safety been improved since you had your stroke as a result of the leak after your procedure? My concerns have been about anythingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike - It's not uncommon to have some breakthrough activity during the blanking period, post ablation... but are you keeping up with your core nutrient support program? ie, magnesium, and potassium - at the very least... watching sodium, no alcohol, ribose, carnitine, taurine and so on? Do you use the magnesium bicarbonate alkaline water? Using vitamin C as an anti-inflammatory sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Ben - nice to see you posting again. Hope you are well. The vagus nerve info has always been important and undoubtedly will remain so as a potential, underlying contributor to 'heart unrest symptoms' as well as GERD and other related. When I had my diaphragm adjustments in 2003 just prior to my scheduled first ablation, I found it made such a profound difference with my heby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wolfpack - The grain-based Roundup dilemma is certainly a factor. There is also the gluten sensitivity factor with beer as that has been found to be an issue for some. However, they do make grain-free beer, but that doesn't negate the alcohol factor insofar as Mg depletion and killing heart cells. Based on what's reported about many European countries not allowing the use of Rouby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barb - I'll be happy to help with the dosing on the Sinatra nutrients... but first, you must be sure to rule out the Diastolic Dysfunction. To answer your question, the capsule forms are fine. I just choose not to swallow so many capsules and mix the powders into one liquid. Just a matter of choice. Let's plan to correspond more on this once you have total clarification on youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Henry - You are certainly on the right path to support with magnesium. The citrate form, however, causes a laxative effect for some individuals... which might be welcome and then, again, may be a horrific inconvenience for others. The patented form, an amino acid chelate labeled as magnesium glycinate or magnesium bis-glycinate, does not typically have the laxation effect until fairly high dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newbie - it's known that among many other things, alcohol kills heart cells and also depletes magnesium. Wine contains less alcohol but it's still alcohol and often people consume more than one small glass. My first afib event came as a result of weekend party time that involved several glasses of red wine and I demonstrated that cause on several later occasions as well so,eventby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George - thanks for detailing this. Hugely interesting for many reasons. Your results are impressive. Great info! Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM