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Arch Oral Biol. 1983;28(11):1007-15. Related Articles, Links Catabolism of arginine by the mixed bacteria in human salivary sediment under conditions of low and high glucose concentration. Kanapka JA, Kleinberg I. The catabolism of glucose by the oral mixed bacteria results in a lowering of the pH whereas arginine degradation favours a rise. In the mouth, low and high levels of glucose causby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great news, Bill. It is true that the longer one goes without grains, the less the craving until the call is gone completely and your chemistry is normalized or balanced. It's typically the gluten found in grains that is the culprit. I'm preparing a post on this topic which should be enlightening. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Happy Anniversary! And thanks for letting us know your success story. Enjoy life living with passion in NSR! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - might another brand of arginine be more tolerable? I have no idea if there are different 'grades' of arginine but some may be more 'pure' than others???? Perhaps the company that makes hypoallergenic supplements (Klaire Labs) offers arginine in their line? Just trying to help. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George - thanks for responding. I'm sorry to see you say nothing works very long. I presume you have done the necessary intracellular testing for electrolyte levels? After you posted this thread, I looked up some of the properties of arginine from various links. Apparently it is difficult to absorb both well and adequately and requires large doses for efficacy so I'd considerby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I missed pointing out Alan Gaby's (MD) commentary "Natural Medicine Works" and it's interesting to note how he treated a patient with atrial fibrillation back in 1987. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Jude - In part, this indicates to me that (once again) that hypercalemia can be a culprit in arrhythmias and also means to me that people with CFS and/or arrhythmia should be cautious about supplemental calcium doses. If they do take supplemental calcium, then the dose needs to be balanced out with equal amounts of magnesium. Those taking supplemental calcium should research the reasonsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - You have to pay for this but here's another resource: "The Modern Diagnosis and Management of Haemachromatosis" AUTHORS- Adams, P. C. JOURNAL NAME- Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics ISSN- 0269-2813; 1365-2036 PUBLICATION DATE- 2006 CODEN- APTHE EMAIL- padams@uwo.ca AUTHOR ADDRESS- Dr. P.C. Adams, Depaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George - Thanks for posting. Do I take it from this post that you still have a problem with afib and that the events are recurring frequently? I thought you had conquered that with magnesim taurate. ? Sorry if that's the case. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Benj - If you think it's in the future, my advice would be to consult with a couple of EPs and get on the list of an experienced one with a good track record. I understand the reasoning for Coumadin but as you know, that doesn't protect you 100% from thrombosis risk. One step at a time, but it is prudent to plan ahead if that's the course you eventually plan to take. I wish yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - While I was never a binge drinker, I did certainly enjoy a drink or two. My first afib event was the result of three glasses of a really nice red wine. My theory is that since alcohol calls for an insulin response which also depletes potassium, the heart is then hard-pressed to maintain a normal rhythm in the face of depleted potassium. Also since alcohol depletes magnesium as well,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I must alert you to the contents of the latest issue of Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients (August/September 2006) which focuses on The Cancer Journey Finding the Healing Path It is well worth locating a copy since so many of us are touched by cancer one way or another. You can view the contents here: You can also view online a very interesting, in-depth three-part article oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Babs - I'm glad to see you re-introducing this once again. It's also very good to help lyse or dissolve cardiac fibrosis which may come along with long-term afib. I wrote about this in Conference Room Session 24. Originally, I began using Vitalzym after having conversations with Dr. Wong who promotes Vitalzym on his website. The only problem I can see is that it is quite expenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Benj - I'm sorry to hear that. Good thing you were in the hospital. Are you going to consider ablation eventually? Keep us posted. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - do a google on Long QT Syndrome. There's lots of info there on what's involved with that pattern. Hopefully, it is just the effects of the Tambocor and you'll get back to normal. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - a great deal of success depends on the skill, knowledge and experience of the EP doing the procedure. If you haven't read my notes from the Cleveland Clinic Founcation Atrial Fibrillation Summit about a year ago, you should go there and review what the experts said at that time about successes and why. I think the claim of 90% sounds a bit high as an average. On the other hand, Iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It is naive to state that Cialis is safe and has no side effects. All drugs have some degree of side effects and Cialis is no exception. What may seem safe for one patient may not be safe for another with different biochemistry. In fact, one of the more 'rare' side effects of Cialis has to do with causing ventricular arrhythmia. Readers here considering Cialis or any other drug shby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - the problem with conventional medicine is that typically, knowledge of the benefits of measuring electrolytes and treating deficiencies goes neglected. It is only when you get into Functional Medicine circles do you learn that reasonable supplementation with potassium is safe if there are no kidney dysfuction or impairment issues. I'm not talking lethal doses of potassium. There aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My goodness, Keith! I, too, will be praying for your complete recovery and will be interested in all you have to report once you are back to normal. Special blessings, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Electrical cardioversion (also known as "direct-current" or DC cardioversion) is a procedure whereby a synchronized (perfectly timed) electrical shock is delivered through the chest wall to the heart through special electrodes or paddles that are applied to the skin of the chest and back . The goal of the cardioversion is to disrupt the abnormal electrical circuit(s) in the heart and toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gay - I heard Dr. Cordain speak in a teleconference topic and he was very opinionated about blood typing. He does not believe in the blood typing groups and says there is no science behind it. I haven't been able to determine if that's actually true or just his bias. The followers of the Paleo type eating plan say that no one has evolved enough to follow anything but a paleo diet.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Apparently studies are showing that stun guns will cause arrhythmias. Gee; How odd! : ) Electrophysiiologist, Patrick Tchou, MD of the Cleveland Clinic reported in the study using a pig model that cocaine appears to increase the ability of the heart to withstand the effects of the stun gun. So, if you intend to break the law to the point they have to use a stun gun, be sure you have usedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
jb - rebound is when the body becomes accustomed to a drug and when you stop, you have a withdrawal affect that mimics the original symptom. We know the flecanide can become proarrhythmic. Even thought I tried to wean off the flecanide by shaving the pills at intervals, I still was very dependent upon it. How long have you been off the flecanide? If it has been quite some time, it is probaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - there are often artificial flavorings and probably way too much sugar in the sherbet. Usually fruit is a safe bet. It's insane to have to be so darn cautious when dining out, but if you just remember to eat plain food... no sauces, etc. Olive oil and lemon or vinegar on your salads, you should be okay. No guarantees, though. With most prepared salad dressings and including Newmby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Julie - My story is titled "Calming My Heart" published here in '04 and also in Hans' second book. There is also a post-script published to that Calming post because at 103 days after a seemingly successful ablation by Dr. Natale, I had breakthrough arrhythmia which was cardioverted at 39 hours. The interesting thing was previous to the ablation, I was on Flecanide but stilby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shel - In Hans' book, he references the clinical studies indicating why digoxin is not effective. I used it as support when my cardiogist was thinking about prescribing it one time. I actually carried Hans book with me. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dave - I can certainly understand your disappointment. What does your EP say about the situation? Second ablations are not uncommon. Depending on the skill of the EP and as well as whether or not the burns are complete enough to stop all signals, it is not unusual to need the second procedure, Sometimes the burns grow back just enough to allow the pathways to connect and support afib. Soby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joyce - Sad about your father. Increased potassium intake will drive sodium out of the body through the kidneys and so potassium has been called, "nature's diruetic." Isabelle - Salt peter is potassium nitrate. But the commonly used food preservative is sodium nitrate. Peggy - I'm thinking of a grand tidy up as well - called pitch and toss. About time. I'vby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - that really is helpful and for future posters with an HP problem, we should try to remember your post as a reference. There are also some natural products said to help get rid of HP and I would think it would be worth using them as well just in case some of the critters are successful in suviving a/b treatment. Am I correctly assuming from what you've said that the breath test is notby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM