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Emmie - with intestinal mal-absorption or dysbiosis, there are a number of factors - including the presence of hyperintestinal permeability or Leaky Gut Syndrome, parasites, Candida and the obvious, malabsorption. They all can be contributory to lack of nutritional elements being absorped through the gut lining. Some do get through but not in the proportions needed for optimal nutrition. Whenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brian - I'd especially look to dehydration issues. It's important to hydrate before, during and after. Read my post on ribose and exercise and muscle energy... here: <; I'd be adding some ribose before an after your workout and it may be useful for you to use a sports drink before and after and although I hate Gatorade because of the sweetner, it may offer you a solution.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ann - have you tried eliminating all gluten/gliaden containing grains? That means anything made with flour or type of wheat product or wheat substitutes. The only safe thing left would be organic brown rice. I thought immediately of that connection when I saw your mention of white spots or scars - which may not be at all the same but some perfusion patterns are found in brains of people suffby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - Go to the supplement link here on this website and note the suggestions Hans offers in that category. I've used the digestive enzymes from Source Naturals for years called Essential Enzymes and I take one with every meal and snack and also add one called NOW Super Enzymes with any protein-containing meal. This protocol eliminated many digestive issues for me including GERD. Eveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Johnny - sure - intense pain = stress in the body = magnesium depletion and we know hearts low on magnesium (and potassium) are prone to arrhythmia.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
anger and stress are known depleters of magnesiumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shame on the doctor!by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Makes perfect sense to me since Celtic decent means high risk of intolerance or at least sensitivity to gluten/gliaden proteins and dairy casein proteins. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My comment about any study done of this magnitude by the government on harm from cell phones is that if there is something uncovered in the research, you (we) can be darn sure it will never see the light of day given the popularity and utilitarian benefit of cell phones and such not to mention the revenue that would be impacted from a negative finding. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - if you digest these well, then the answer is no. Raw veggies and fruits have natural enzymes which are beneficial but some people don't do well with too much raw and definitely feel more comfortable with an enzyme. Typically, the culprits are fat and proteins but starches that aren't broken down well also cause problems in some individuals. The easiest test I can think ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cynthia - so does magnesium. RLS is often traced to low levels of magnesium and sometimes a combination of both magnesium and calcium are needed to calm the muscles. Far safer and less expensive than a prescription drug but then not nearly as glamorous as learning about a solution via an infomercial. ; )by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - I estimate I get about 2000 mg. potassium from food (+-) and so I might add 3 - 4 teaspoons potassium gluconate to that - depending on how I'm eating during the day - I play catchup at night -- assessment as to what I've taken in. I don't obsess over this or use Fitday - since I've done this long enough to go by rough estimates. One thing I do notice is that I tenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cynthia - That's another excellent thought. I see a massage therapist occasionally who always checks to see if the hip alignment when I bend slowly foward towards the toes from both standing and sitting positions. If not, she does specific adjustments. I've been in a holding pattern for several years and if it does change, I get low back pain... fortunately, no headaches. Spinal alby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well- I hope it's PACs but that's still really annoying. Wish we could figure something out for you. Best, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - it is observed that the drug infomercials are directed at the viewing audience to prompt (entice/coerce) them to run to their doctors and request the drug that on TV turned suffers into smiling happy people. Apparently, it works very well and many doctors seem very willing to comply with patients' requests. So say the people who are observing the success of various marketing trends.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Robin - each person may experience the sensation of afib vs flutter differently, but when I was in flutter for about 7 days prior to cardioversion, I actually thought (before diagnosis) it was a milder version of afib. It was tolerable. I could function and exercise. My HR was low and I didn't have any of the typical uncomfortable symptoms. I learned in the hospital while waiting fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Benj - yes - definitely if there is regurg then a/b are always in order...and patients know this because they are advised by their cardiologists to premedicate prior to any dental procedure that will introduce bacteria into the blood stream. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Johnny - thanks for responding and for your explanation. If I can learn more about this infra-red therapy and if it could help with surgical damage, I'll be sure to let you know. My best to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doug - Give my best to your wife. I can't imagine enduring migraines that frequently. Definitely - TMJ problems can also be involved.... now that you mention that, I also had a TMJ issue that was resolved with a night guard or bite plane that kept my jaws relaxed rather than clenched during sleep. Made a huge difference. (I had forgotten all about that). And as Sam mentions - definiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - I'm sorry to read you are still plagued with this situation. Has your rhythm activity been officially diagnosed as PACs and afib? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jenna - in past boards we have discussed the influence of stress on afib and for the most part, we agree it can be stress driven - if not at the time, later on when the transition goes from sympathetic to parasympathetic. Anything anyone can do that brings stress reduction is a positive measure. Some meditate, some do breathing exercises.... whatever works. I like the use of the amino acid L-tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I forgot one comment regarding migraines and this will depend on your age, Ann. When I was peri-menopausal, I flirted with what were probably mild migraines accompanied by the aura of lights that preceeded the attack for many years. At the time, nothing was said about hormonal imbalances, but I've since learned that estrogen dominance in peri-menopause or menopause will definitely create tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh sorry - I read too quickly. You know, when I had some Reiki treatments in my quest to 'cure' afib on my own, the Ursuline nun who provided the treatment suggested going out and lying on the ground (in good weather) to absorb the energy from the earth or just walking barefoot on the grass. As I recall, she said, face down to accept - whereas face up would be the opposite? Does tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Johnny - I know you didn't post your story to elicit sympathy but rather clarify who you are and what your journey is about. I honor you for that. We have many readers here who just read and not post so I'm glad to learn you have found some respite here and I hope that the caring concern we share with all posters comes through. At times, we are busily reading and answering and someby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elaine - As you have no structural defects in the heart, there should be no reason to take an antibiotic. Save those for when you absolutely do need that type of intervention. Taking antibiotics too often when not needed produce antibiotic resistance and you may get the protection you need another time when you really need it. I worked as a hygienist for 25 years and we definitely did not reqby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - on the potassium intake - I'm using the potassium gluconate bulkpowder (NOW brand) from Hans website through iHerb and the dose is 1 teaspoon equals 540 mg. Since the minimum daily requirement from potassium is 3.5 grams... or 3500 mg..... you can see why it's advantageous to take the bulk powder. My potassium post of long ago quoted naturopathic physician, Michael Murray,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ann - a deficiency in magnesium may be contributing to your migraines. Have you had your intracellular levels of magnesium tested? Treatments with IV Meyers cocktail (magnesium and other nutrients) is said to be highly effective in treating migraines as is a special form of chelation therapy. I also think Wil's suggestion to try eliminating grains or at least gluten/gliaden grains and allby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - I'm not entirely conversant on homeopathics but have used them with success on certain occasions. What I understand is that they aren't universal preparations- meaning that each person has to be tested or evaluted to see which preparation might work for their particular situation and of course, the strength or concentrations vary. That said, it is entirely possible that thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - Thanks for reporting this. Glad your survey was negative. I would add that one should make sure of the expertise available when opting for this procedure. Some people have been injured by inexperience and I know of one case where the esophagus was penetrated and death occurred... while that may be rare, it only takes one mishap to ruin one's day permanently. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - thanks for this - I'm working up a post that covers this aspect of bias or spin in published studies. There are many such links now coming out exposing the commercialization of medicine to the detriment of the unsuspecting public as well as the medical profession who remain unaware of the coverup practice by big pharma. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM