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Michelle - I also agree with Doug and his comments on low electrolytes - esp. for marathoners or those doing prolonged exertion. Magnesium first and then potassium. Also - if you can check back in the archives, I did a post on the use of D-ribose for runners and heavy exercises and it may be highly beneficial for you to use it before, during and after your training. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - a while back, I did a post on acceptable brands of NSK-SD - and I believe Drs. Best was not included on the list. You'll have to go back into the posts. Dr. Holsworth said often companies include the designation but do not really have the totally purified product. If you aren't on coumadin, the impurity MAY not be an issue, but if there is a large amount of vitamin K2 as anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, Nancy - you aren't all that far from Dr. Marcus Wharton at UCMU and he's an excellent EP if you need a consult. Or go the other way up to U of PA - David Callans, MD. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This was based on the work done by Ken Kensey, MD, Rheologic and conveyed by Dr. Holsworth in my part 2 report in the CR Session 40 - go to the second part of the update - to the part about blood viscosity and shear stress. I do not have access to my files here in Austin with this computer. I believe the Rheologic website goes into more detail. If not, I do have some articles which I can refby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pamela - I have computer access and am checking periodically - if I wait - I'll be so buried I won't recover and I do hope to go back to Spring and good weather! The diaphragm adjustment is a physical manipulation - he places fingers just under the rib cage in various locations across the whole span of the diaphgram and with breathing directions, will pull down on the muscle and alongby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good news that vitamin C was helpful. There is a prevailing controversy over higher doses of vitamin C but it's difficult to argue with the longevity of Linus Pauling. Check out the web links with his name an U of Oregon and some of their research findings. Typically, they use high dose IV vitamin C but there are reports of some 'miracles' happening currently with high dose IVby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The theanine I use and recommend is the one from Hans website by Jarrow - Theanine 100. It is synthethized and so does not contain any of the natural vitamin K and so is safe for those using coumadin as well. Some brands may contain impurities... as Reet points out, we are all biochemically different in needs and tolerances. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - Several things: You can safely take B6 even as high as 150 mg. I've been taking 100 mg for years directed by my functional medicine MD. However, it isn't good or wise to take just B6 - but rather one should take a B complex that gives a total B vitamin intake which allows all the B's to work in synergy. Also - taking in divided doses throughout the day reduces toxicity tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I also had a Natale PVI and experiened minor fatigue for the first three months. After that, it became worse and was thought to be a thyroid issue - possibly from the required spiral CT scan at 3 months post ablation (due to the dye contrast). It did turn out to be a thyroid issue and it has taken me a long time to normalize. I only mention this because if your fatigue does not dimby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois - I agree - This is truly a remarkable group; I consider it my extended family having joined about 5 years ago. I'm greatly endebted to Hans for supplying the avenue to connect with people throughout the world and share information about this malady. I'm far East side of Cleveland, Ohio, out in a little country town (Chesterland) but only 45 minutes from the Cleveland Cliby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shear stress at the junctions is known to be the problem as it causes inflammation in those areas... (research done by Rheologics indicates blood viscosity (too thick) influences irritation and buildup at those junctions...and it's not just the lungs - but anywhere there are those arterial junctions.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - my MD likes to see the ferritin number around 50. Read all Isabelle has to say on this topic as she's an expert and we are fortunate to have benefit of all her research. You can start immediately by donating blood regularly and be tested again at regular intervals. I know people with hemochromatosis that control it nicely just by donating regularly. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pamela - I'd start with the books, of course, but also start the Paleo diet which eliminates grains and diary. Try that for at least 3 months before you decide you receive no benefit. It often takes even longer to rid the body of toxins brought on by incompatible food intake. Additionally, see if you can locate a holistically oriented chiropractor, or better still, one certified in fucby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - that's a relief! Thanks. Sorry I missed your humor. I recall a bit of pain during mine and I wouldn't have wanted to endure much more or for a longer period that I had. I guess that's why I was so empathetic to what you wrote. That's all behind us both now; onward and upward! Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Joe - How lovely to hear from you and to learn you are doing well. I'm so pleased for both you and your son. So glad you are still afib-free. Keep up doing whatever is responsible for your success. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - Theanine helps raise serotonin which is usually lacking in depression; however, you could also be low in other neurotransmitters and theanine isn't helping override or may be interferring. Go to the Julia Ross website - and on the RH column, scroll down to the questionnaire. You may be able to get some direction from that.... Her book The Mood Cure is a do-it-yourself guide tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pat - It took me some time to locate a label for the Doctor's Best Magnesium Glycinate offered on Hans webvitamin shoppe. I needed to re-confirm that it was an Albion product.... and it is; nothing has changed. This is one brand of this amino acid chelate - magnesium glycinate. Jackie Go here: <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Dick, for your very informative report. I'm really hoping that you have more positives than you expect at this point in time. Really sorry to see that you had to endure the pain, though. I find that a bit barbaric and don't understand the reason. Rest well and enjoy your time there in France. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - only very minor amounts of certain legumes; no corn (no nutritional value) small amounts of the more sugary veggies like carrots; yams okay but not large servings. This is not a 'no carb diet' just not formally eating starchy carb-type foods - esp. white potatoes which metabolize to pure sugar. There are plenty of the right carbs in fresh veggies and green foods. Pam, inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ed - the AHA guidelines referenced here indicate that in the absence of structural issues with the heart or other stroke risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, previous MI or stroke - the recommendation to manage afib is a daily 325 mg. aspirin until age 75. As is indicated by Dr. Sinatra in the other aspirin post, there are some risks as well with daily use of aspirin.....so each ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - Here's a copy the latest incentive letter from Dr. Sinatra - and it's on aspirin.... (of course, he wants readers to subscribe to the newsletter and buy the products).... I subscribed for years but last year discontinued as the content weren't just in depth enough to suit my needs. March 29, 2007 Dear Jacqueline, I hear it at least twice a day when Im seeing patients: "Doc, do I haby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ed - Since we are all different and have varying degrees of biochemical demands, it's difficult to recommend a generic protocol that works well for everyone, but my experience is this: I tend to have a bleeding issue as my platelets are on the low side. Given that, I still take copious amounts of Omega 3 fish oils (6 grams) and vitamin E 400-800 IU and vitamin C (2 grams a day) and a whoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois - My detox program was physician directed. I would not be able to recommend what I did since all the detox support supplements and foods were part of a plan tailored for my needs. I understand your focus and I think you are correct in doing all you can at this point in time, but unfortunately it wouldn't be a good thing for me to do with you since I'm not a doctor and you haveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - blood glucose handling when efficient doesn't lead to cravings; but when simple carbs (starchy or sugary) are included in the diet and even complex carbs like pasta - too many for the ability of the body to utilize the load will create a cycle of cravings that is never-ending. T o add insult to injury, the fast food industry adds sugar to just about everything - even if it doesnby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - if your diaphragm is really displaced, you won't be able to fix it permanently without professional chiropractic adjustment. It would be worth checking it out. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - I've never taken K-Dur but probably it also contains some other ingredients that we don't need either.... I like the purity of just potassium citrate or gluconate - no coatings, no fillers, no excipents, chemical dyes, etc. So often something natural when made available by prescription adds alot of junk to the basic nutrient. Yup - here it is: (Inactive Ingredients: Docusateby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nancy - from time to time, we have discussed this postural thing.... many of us feel that posture in a scrunched position that compressed the diaphragm can be enough of an irritant to the vagus nerve that it actually serves as a trigger to afib. If the vagus is irritated for another reason then the postural issue just adds fuel to the fire. Attempt to limit your time at the computer; don'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - TSH, free T3, free T4, T4, T3, Reverse T3 - (a one-time test unless abnormal) and the antibodies that Cynthia mentions. Once you have the complete profile, repeat visits won't have to do more than the TSH, and the free's. You need the free testing because the majority is bound to protein molecules and you need to know what's left and circulating to be used as the activeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great post, Pam - For Pat - The names become confusing. It is the amino acid chelate version - magnesium glycinate - that is formulated not to create bowel intolerance that we all use and have found to be helpful and the designation you want to buy. Check the label to be sure it has some identification indicating it is the amino acid chelate by Albion with patent numbers - they hold thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marian - refer her to my post Caveat Lector - to learn about how many people benefit. It's not as advertised and the side effects for many are very real. I can attest to that myself. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM