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Travis - I found some interesting and relevant observations on the vitamin D topic. I'm not able to do a meaningful post today but will work on it soon. There's a good chance you really don't need 8,000 IUs and it's always best to test for 25 OH D every 3 or 4 months until you know what your absorption pattern is to keep your level in the safe/adequate range. As you kby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Travis - can you copy/type that excerpt where Dr. Dean says that about D and magnesium? Most of the literature says to keep vitamin D between 50 and 70... unless you are treating cancer, then it's higher. My FM MD likes to see the level around 60 - 65. I feel best, myself, if my level is 65-70; otherwise, I seem to feel 'creaky' - especially in colder weather. I can mainby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Aaron - Thanks for your very detailed reply. I appreciate your in-depth examination of this topic as it certainly is both relevant and important. For obvious reasons regarding medico/legal liability, the information provided here is just that… “informational” and not intended as absolutes or medical directives. As you probably know, it’s typically against FDA rules to allow a suppleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
jbrosnan -- Welcome and, yes, one does have to be constantly attentive to all of the critical electrolytes that the heart needs to maintain proper rhythm and function... specifically, magnesium and potassium and some sodium, but not nearly as much salt as many people consume in commercially prepared foods which actively dominates over potassium. This hydration topic should definitely not ovby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Aaron - Thanks. I appreciate your sharing the information you have gleaned. If I've learned one thing about various bottlers of supplements, it can be difficult to uncover accurate details from some, but not all. I'm not posting this to throw stones at any in particular but have learned to trust some more than others...and find often the wording is skillfully manipulated. Thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Travis - As I mentioned in the PM... if you are concerned about using NK and want to limit doses, then consider taking the bedtime dose first as primary prevention for "stealth" clotting. This is from page 12 of CR 39 on PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR INHIBITOR 1 (PAI-1) Plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) is the primary inhibitor of tPA and other plasminogen activators in the bloby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - I'm very aware of Life Extension and several other NSK-SD products as well. My history shows that that form served me very well in lysing the clot that formed in my LAA...back then. I later switched to this upgraded formula because of my history with Dr. Holsworth and his experience...thinking that a more 'efficient' version is an improvement, but certainly, the origby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Betty - Definitely, consider that regimen. A number of years ago an member here had severe cardiomyopathy with an EF in the teens. He was able to enjoy some improvement in ability to function ..... but his case was long-standing and very serious. However, he did notice some relief which he called a blessing. Send me a PM and I can help you with more detail and offer suggestions on the formby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wolfpak…. GERD and digestive ailments are often common complaints from afibbers. I had a bit myself at one time long ago and was invited by my Functional Medicine MD to attend several weekend seminars for healthcare practitioners on that topic. As a result of totally eliminating my minor symptoms and helping many other afibbers to manage their GERD and digestive issues, I offered several reporby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Robert - Almost everyone, at least initially, has deep rooted fear when Afib enters their lives. I've always felt it is because it is the heart and we all associate that to a heart attack and often death. After numerous Afib events, we begin to realize that we haven't died and life does go on, we see a cardiologist who may or may not help and we begin to look for ways to cope and aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Wolfpak... Yes... I can relate... here in NEOhio, the temps are higher than is typical and bouncing around at high 80's, low 90's... not as warm as NC, but still taxing to the body. As you know, everyone responds slightly differently to supplementing nutrients but remember that your core nutrient program should be focused on optimizing the Magnesium so the potassium can work iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Betty - So very sorry to read about your dilemma. Did they give you your ejection fraction number? While you're waiting for answers regarding your heart function, you should be aware that supporting heart function with Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinol) along with d-Ribose and L-carnitine (along with the key electrolytes) helps patients with Cardiomyopathy so they have better pumping actioby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Chuck... as suggested, definitely rule out heart block before proceeding just to be sure. If you get the all-clear, remind me to give you hints for maintaining your electrolyte levels as a preventive. I'm repeating again what I've mentioned in previous posts about a friend's partner who is a daily runner. At that time, many miles a day. Lots of perspiring in the warm weby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I totally agree with George that we must have an Archive section should make available the past posts, Conference Room topics and the Afib Resources … all to be used as reference material as new situations crop up. There is an abundance of useful, foundational information for new readers not typically found easily or elsewhere on the Internet that has this specific detail and focus. The Searchby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Travis... Take the time to read CR 39... which is the summary "introduction" to Nattokinase back when we first began discussing and using it. The points on safety and function are all addressed. These are dated 2005 which is three years after I began using and researching extensively so reliable information could be provided for afibbers who are interested in this approach. I'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tibbar - Hi Joe - All is good here. Thanks for asking. Doctors are rightfully cautious about 'seniors' and clotting tendencies as they advance in age and of course when they are afibbers. If you have a choice, then certainly, if you got along well with coumadin, then continue... as there is at least peace of mind with coumadin...knowing there is an "easy" antidoteby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Travis... from the Pure Prescriptions weblink on Cardiokinase... the slide presentation... b]What is the Difference between Fibrin Units (FU) and International Units (IU)? * A Fibrin Unit is an old standard of measurement that used to be associated with nattokinase, but is not currently endorsed by Dr. Sumi * Cardiokinase features the more widely accepted International Unitsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chuck - are you optimizing your critical electrolytes... magnesium and potassium? I just read your post about drinking plenty of water... Good habit... but you can flush out some of those minerals you need for heart stabilization. Also, if you perspire significantly... hot weather is everywhere... same thing. You need to replete. Low electrolytes can give you pauses as can other factors asby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Travis - sorry I didn't see this new entry on page 3. I should learn to check more than the first page. Yes. Cardiokinase. If you look through the two reports on Nattokinase in CR 39 and 40, you'll see that the importance of using a reliably sourced enzyme is critical. There are numerous products claiming to be a true nattokinase enzyme but don't measure up. This is oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Carole - thanks for sharing with us your very positive experience about the magnesium citrate. Most doctors aren't aware of the importance of magnesium and how many patients are deficient in this essential mineral, unfortunately. There are several other supportive nutrients that definitely can help as well. Check the various reports in the link above titled Afib Resources As fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Murray - I was so pleased to see your other posts and to learn you are happy with your outcome. There are numerous reports about the similarities of natural GABA and the Rx drug Gabapentin. Here are two of many others you can find with an online search - this one by Naturopathic Physician, Michael T. Murray, explains the functions and benefits in less technical language. As Iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joyce... My first ablation was at age 67. Eleven years later, I had the second...at age 78 and then another, at 79. I was reassured that people 80 and older do fine. My personal experience is that the first two were much easier overall than #3 and that could be because 2 and 3 were 7 mos. apart and I think the anesthesia was especially difficult for me on the last one. However, the goodby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
No - it has to be pure water. Plus, coffee is dehydrating... it's usually the caffeine portion. You probably notice that if you drink coffee, you aren't thirsty. So... drink the water first and then the coffee to be sure you get in your optimal daily amount. (they say it's the caffeine content)... but the thirst issue is still there. Jby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Robert - I'm so pleased that you are finding our forum helpful. I know I certainly did long ago when I first discovered all of the good tips and support. Having an online connection has provided an extremely valuable tool in that we can usually make quick contact and find guidance and support. For afibbers, this is especially comforting. It's totally normal to feel alarm in theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - I learned from a webinar interview with the developers of Cyplexinol (from ZyCal) that there are a couple of effective collagen support nutrients. This was sponsored by Designs for Health – professional grade supplement company here in the US. I tried to learn if they have a distributor in the UK that you could signup as a HC professional and have the advantage of the professionalby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hello Smackman.... I'm so pleased to see your report and know you are progressing. Just keep in mind that with some, ablations can take some time. Considering all you've been through, it's totally normal for you to be still having some up and down days. Often, it takes the full three months of recovery time to start regain energy and stamina. Don't be discouraged or in aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The dose for Cardiokinase is 3 capsules a day.... I took mine morning, noon and at bedtime. Dose is 25 IU /capsule. When I went on Eliquis, I cut back to only one a day, as I felt the other benefits of the nattokinase (enzyme) were important to keep in my system. Now that I'm on a half-dose of Eliquis, I'm using 2 capsules a day and have no bleeding or bruising issues. Readby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - Please continue to ask all the questions you like. It's through this type of exchange that we learn to sort out 'culprits' that contribute to various health issues that often go undetected unless you happen to be in the care of a functional medicine practitioner who does extensive testing to ferret out nutritional imbalances and other detrimental influences. Good that yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Microwave radiation exposure, irregular heart beat and more In a response to a post in the General Health forum, I offered excerpts from a summary report published by Dr. Mercola that indicated microwave radiation exposure from numerous sources including the microwave oven in our kitchens, cell phones, GPS, WiFi and cordless phones….are known to cause variations in heart rate variability, irby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM