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Carol - I have taken ashwaganda for several years as adrenal support - an adaptogenic herbal. I posted on the properties back in the 3rd BB, I believe. I think it works well for me but then I can't measure afib results at this point, but initially, I got along with it afib and all. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - I'm terribly sorry to read this post. I'm not aware of much that can help but you may find some information posted by "Pete" back in the 3rd and 4th sessions. He had a tough time with side effects of amiodarone although it was long term. Perhaps there is something in his posting that would help you. Typically when the person has noticeable side effects immediately,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I hope that wasn't a disparaging remark about George, because he did cure his own afib with magnesium and taurine some years back. I honor his success. He's now moved on to experimenting with arginine as you recall from the conference room. His patented invention which is the "cold cure" came from the use of zinc. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jessica - if you find someone who can 'fit you in tomorrow'....beware. The experienced ones will have a waiting list. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - definitely increases HR and along with an adrenaline surge can come AF. If this happens frequently while sleeping - look to adding magnesium glycinate, potassium and taurine before bed and see if this makes a difference. All are calming to the body and especially, the heart. Eating an appropriate snack a couple hours before bed that includes some high-quality protein can also make aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George Eby of www.coldcure.com raises horses and I recall him telling me about how he treats them successfully with taurine. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - interesting that Paleo eating tends to bring about more afib and junk food seems to diminish it. Here's a thought - you could be one of the people that needs more quality carbs... you can do this with brown rice and a bit more fruit added to the Paleo diet...small amounts that will keep your blood sugar up until you transition from the former dietary habits to the new Paleo styleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - that's really great news. I hope you'll continue to post your results and progress because it's important for others to know of reliable care in the Jacksonville area. So glad we were able to help guide you. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Marian - I'm so pleased for him. He suffered so much and for so long, it's about time he is able to enjoy life without afib. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - several years ago several posters including PC were quoting Dr. Lam. He has good information but not as good as what we've gleaned out and refined as advice for afibbers here on this BB. IWhat he presents is accurate. In fact, I believe PC may have corresponded with Dr. Lam. Could be mistaken. Jackie Here's his bio: Michael Lam, MD, MPH, ABAAM, CNC is a specialist in Nuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heather - good news. Proves that diligence can pay off. You've done a good job. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
There are several worth-while articles in Dr. Mercola's newsletter today including: - food for vitamins rather than supplements, bottled water and several linked articles on the dangers of cells phones including a report based on a Lancet release. Must read.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - fine with me. I think the more you know, the better the outcome. I honor your commitment to this project. If I weren't so bogged down with my own project at the moment, I'd be volunteering also. Timing is everything. Best, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shaun - If you want to accomplish the 'cure' quickly, then eliminate all sugar and fruit sugar. Sugar just feeds the yeast and allows more of it to grow. Stop feeding it while you are trying to kill it. Bloating and burping are classic signs of candida overgrowth. It's recommended that you to the protocol for two months. One month with the 4 times a day and then another witby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - as Trent mentions, it's very unwise to experiment with DHEA. A doctor should test your levels and supervise supplementation if needed, otherwise, you can end up making too much estrogen and even start growing breasts. Most men aren't too happy with those results! : ) An endocrinologist can test all your hormone levels. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, Reet - it is indeed the enzyme we are talking about - nattokinase...not the food. That's covered in the CR, but on a limited basis because of the vitamin K content of the food. It isn't recommended for active afibbers because there are no controls for the vitamin K inclusions and no manufacturing standards. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kaayla - this is wonderful news. It's so good to see your post and should be so encouraging to others with similar circumstances. I hope you will continue to report on your progress as times goes on. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - I agree with George. I love my VitaMix - that way you get all of the fiber and every part of the food you put in and yu can add pure, filtered water. If someone robbed my house, they could take anything but the cat and my VitaMix! Check out these values: Just be sure you use organic wheat grass so the sprouting medium isn't loded with stuff you don't want in your body.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - thanks for the update. I'm glad to see you are slowly improving. Keep the faith. I have a friend who had quadruple bypass surgery and he had no pain in the sternum area where they cracked the ribs and opened the chest until about six weeks after the procedure. The doctor said at first all the nerves are severed and there isn't much pain, but the pain comes when they try toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gary S - Welcome. That's a good question. Most afibbers have learned through cause and effect what their triggers are. Some are very apparent - like downing a cold beverage in a hurry and almost immediately going into afib. Some people find just bending over from the waist is a trigger. Others notice that after a starchy carb meal that results in bloating and stomach gas, they go intoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeannine - Sorry your husband is going through all this. I have some thoughts for consideration. And I agree with Barb on her advice for the ablation and/or Wolfe procedure.... I'd definitely try for Dr. Natale or Bordeaux first. They are the experts - world wide. On the list of meds and supplements - here are my comments - What is his TSH while taking 60 mg. of Armour? Has he been teby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - Yes - there is an adrenal stress hormone profile done with saliva samples taken 4 times during a 24 hour period so you know levels of all the adrenal hormones including catecholamines along DHEA and DHEAS. Great Smokies has one; I believe Metametrics does also, and there is yet another and I'm trying to think of the name. I think it's Diagnostix or Diagnostecs. If it becomesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Randy - Just ask to be placed on a move-up date. The problem comes in though, if you haven't been on Coumadin for the required period before surgery - I believe it was a month when I went for mine. Could be changed now. Just look at this interim waiting time as the perfect opportunity to work on weight loss, begin a fitness program daily - even if it's only walking for ten minutes,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron H - Well, well. Sounds as if you have found an EP who is looking at all the facts. He's a keeper. Good luck with your experiments. Glad to help more if I can. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - because they haven't experienced what afib feels like personally....nor have they seen a video clip of a heart beating and struggling while in afib. In fact most cardiologist haven't seen those clips either.... strange as that may seem. That fact was mentioned at the CCF AF Summit when they showed the exposed heart during surgery while beating chaotically in afib. It was verby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wonderful news, Mark. Stay in touch with your progress. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - intersting observation...and consider as well that stress can create adrenal dysfunction. I think that in Hans surveys, the majority of afibbers have admitted to stress being a large factor. A lifetime of stress for some people will contribute to adrenal dysfunction or outright burnout. I believe I also recall the majority were type A personality. I'm sure I fit in that category..by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Robert - I'd advise you not to use the Red Bull - Excerpts from one Google search Contents: Quote: label on a can of Red Bull boasts caffeine, vitamins, a carbohydrate (glucuronolactone), an amino acid (taurine), and about five teaspoons of sugar. 80 mg of caffeine (more than three times the caffeine thats in the same amount of Coke) In fact, because Red Bull has so much caffeine by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - Well, just remember, I'm not a doctor - just passing along some information based on personal experience and my own research. Don't be surprised if your doctor has a negative comment about using the minerals. Typically, they see no need for them. I have no experience with propafenone, myself... but you can do a google for side effects and see if anything rings a bell withby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Randy - I hope you can read into this message the fact that I'm sensitive to your weight problem and you're working on it which is good. Now, that said, you need to consider that you may well have a liver clearance problem, overweight people are prone to fatty liver, which makes clearing drugs properly quite difficult. If they can't clear the liver, they don't detoxify welby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM