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Chuck - because doctors only have a couple weeks to study nutrition in medical school. Those who go on to learn more are quick to criticize the curriculum and the current medical model of drugs and surgery. It takes extra course work to get into the biochemistry of nutrition and how lack of adequate nutrition destroys the body slowly and to learn about healing through nutritional intervention.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry - I follow a modified version of the Paleo Diet and I'm type O. Paleo type eating works the best for me in conquering Metabolic Sydrome and Insulin Resistance. However, I'm going to be posting something on gluten/gliaden sensitivities and why the Paleo diet seems to be so successful for many people regardless of their blood type. I have to sort out my notes from a teleconfby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - Glad your adventure wasn't marred by a significant event and you are safely home again. Do you take arginine? I seem to recall reading - and it may have been in the CR topic on arginine - that it was good for those with altitude sickness. So I'm assuming it would help along the afib lines as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - looks like a major improvement; both with the Paleo diet (good work) and less calcium seems to be an improvement. I think it is quite logical that as you burn extra calories stored as adipose tissue in the body, and because toxins are always stored in this tissue, that as you burn it off through the increased metabolism that the Paleo diet provides as well as your increased physical outputby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - I'm so glad you stopped that harmful drug. Now would be a good time to begin taking probiotics to restore the good bacteria back into your system. Can you find probiotics there? Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nikki - everyone is different, but several of us here tried it with no affect. I had 20 treatments and it did nothing to change the course of my afib although after each session, I felt extremely relaxed and at the same time, energized, so it wasn't a total waste. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kagey - thank you for posting the very interesting, well written and detailed description of your recent experiences. I'll be waiting for your future installments and wish you success in finding a solution. I'm so glad you had the expertise of Drs. Natale and Hao. That was very fortunate for you and that everything seems to be working. Best wishes, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chuck - Yes most likely. You know the dangers of aspartame. It's highly excitotoxic and stimulatory. Sodas of any kind deplete magnesium. There could be quite a bit of caffeine in the Diet Coke - unless you used the caffeine free. That many cans adds to that burden as well as the toxic burden of the aspartame PLUS, it creates a high degree of acidity in your system which lowers your pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Taurine enhances the effects of magnesium and potassium because taurine acids osmoregulation (maintenance of proper concentration of ions). In other words, Taurine acts like a traffic cop sitting outside the cells directing what electrolytes get to flow in and out of the cells depending on what's needed. It also has the ability to attenuate (weaken) toxins. (Pediatrics, 83(3):433-42 198by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - that's correct about aspartate, but for afibbers, they should definitely stay away from that form due to the excitability. Travel at your own risk. Magnesium glycinate works so well, I can't see any valid reason for not using that form. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gary - you won't thin your blood too much taking the recommended doses and you probably will enjoy relief from inflammation which is the cause of pain. Continue to read the sources I recommended in my original post. If I can point you to other information, I'll be glad to help. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - Thanks for finding the source. I agree. Recovery rate = conditioning status and health. Many many years ago, my family practice doctor told me, after aerobic activity where the HR was elevated, check it and see if it recovers in less than 5 minutes. If it does, don't worry. It's when you get it elevated and it doesn't come back down that you have cause for concernby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Angela - That information tells me nothing about the Fibrinoloytic Unit which is used to measure the dose needed. See if the label mentions something using those words. Yes, that is way too costly. As an alternative, might you be able to find an Asian store selling the food version called natto? I could be a far less expensive alternative to that which you've located. And, yes, yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Benj - My opinion (based on my own afib career) is that there are numerous settings that can trigger an event that may never happen again... something unusual like a pill getting stuck and creating a momentary sense of panic to get it flushed down. There is that surge of adrenaline once again that triggers an attack. I've experienced that numerous times over the years but never duplicatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I found this clip but not references for i I can't recall seeing it; perhaps Hans has already published it. Any opinions on this observation? " The way your heart speeds up when you exercise and returns to normal when you stop can predict your risk of sudden death from heart attack, even decades later, a new European study suggests. Men whose heart rate increased less than 89 bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here are some studies that could shed some light on natural intervention regarding H.pylori Pretreatment with Lactobacillus- and Bifidobacterium-containing yogurt can improve the efficacy of quadruple therapy in eradicating residual Helicobacter pylori infection after failed triple therapy, Sheu BS, Cheng HC, et al, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2006; 83(4): 864-869 Effect of nuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - Wow! Thanks......styrofoam products, baby food, beer, common household items. The heat is here as well in NE Ohio but not nearly as hot as some areas of the country. Hydration is no problem. We've had waves of intense rain and in two days, the rain guage measured 5 inches this is on top of ground already totally saturated. In nearby areas, roads are flooded and yards lookby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - I hear you but I wouldn't want to risk it. If Mastic Gum works, I'd try the natural route and use a/b as a last resort. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jude - she was on an expense account. Drug comapnies, as you know, make handsome profits. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gary S - yes I know about it and have written extensively on the use of proteolytic enzymes to break down fibrosis. I think it's a good product for inflammation as well, but for the natural ability of enzymes to help keep blood less viscous and reduce the tendency for forming clots, I recomend the NSK-SD form of nattokinase, also an enzyme. The Conference Room has sessions on Fibrosis in tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - I'm clipping this section out of context of an abstract which I'll email to you. "Most cases of hypothyroidism in the United States are secondary to chronic lymphocytic infiltration or Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Autoimmune reactions lead to fibrosis and destruction of the gland. This is confirmed with antibody tests showing high titers of either antithyroglobulin or anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - yes, but what about the tendency of the critters to promote cancer? There seem to be plenty of studies indicating the potential. Didn't you post at one time that mastic gum was effective in eliminating H.pylori rather than taking antibiotics? Was that based on a study? I can't recall. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - If this procedure is the same thing as a block, then it may not be effective. I have a friend who has back problems as a result of surgery and has to have blocks occasionally. Sometimes they work; sometimes not. I become really nervous whenever I hear anyone suggesting they stick a needle in the spine for any reason. I agree with Doug....second and third opinions. Also, my chiropractoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gary - I'll be posting fairly soon on some effects on people who have gluten and gliaden sensitivities. I was interested to learn some of the chemistry involving this and alcohol and reactions in the body. Hopefully, I can explain it so it makes sense. This was a teleconference and I have the notes to sort out. My ears perked up at several points in the presentation as a possible linkby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - for the most part, it seems to be freely acknowledged that it is indeed true. Physicians I've heard presenting in various seminars actually joke about it since apparently there are no mandatory guidlines setting forth what sort of continuing education must be met. (as opposed to the dental profession who mandates how many hours are required each year of continuing education and inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - Was this a commercial milk shake? I had a similar experience years ago before ablation. I gave in to temptation, knowing better, but did it anyway and had ordered a milkshake when we were on a trip and we had stopped for a break. I think I managed to get down about three large sips and went into one of the worst onsets of afib that I can remember. I blamed all three as culpby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Justine - Check your B 12 level. Vegetarians tend to be low in B 12. If you can't find a suitable salt substitute or any other potassium substitute then you'll just have to make do with the Slow-K. At least that will give you some substantial quanties of potassium. Try to include a couple of fruits with the higher K+ content and get the rest from other veggies like avocado which is very highby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've just spent several hours compiling some salient points on the importance of magnesium to general health and why we need magnesium to enjoy healthy aging. This is aside from that which we already know about arrhythmia. I encourage all readers to go to the conference room and read the latest information regarding magnesium. It is a must for understanding the importance of this minby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - the shortest and most sure way to food intolerances is to eat the same foods day in and day out.... ie, eggs for breakfast every day....etc. especially when leaky gut syndrome becomes part of the problem. It's isn't bogus information, but rather is the very foundation of what causes leaky gut syndrome and intestinal permeability, food allergies and intolerances which manifestby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM