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Eric - You need to know that with gluten avoidance... it's strict and permanent if you have gluten sensitivity as found by testing. Gluten experts...such as Dr. Tom O'Bryan say that even an "atom" of gluten can set off a reaction and undo any heroic efforts to be strictly GF. So... if you can think back to recall if your digestive issues correlate with gluten exposure...by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - I should also have mentioned as a top priority to consider alkalizing with the homemade version of magnesium bicarbonate water used on a daily basis. Sorry. I wasn't yet awake, apparently. There are numerous posts on the importance of maintaining an alkaline tissue status. Here are some of the links and you can find many more with a search. If your system is extremely acidic,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - there are a number of factors you could assess. When you have a series of short beats, that often indicates low potassium levels which shortens the refractory period which is the time between beats. Another factor can be that what you eat at 7 pm may cause your blood glucose (sugar) to drop significantly and cause a series of skipped beats or outright arrhythmia. Or... it canby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - Much depends on the blood's typical viscosity status... or thickness. There are many influences that cause blood to be overly thick and sticky...and which make it a definite risk for clot formation with dire consequences... even without arrhythmia. Add in, arrhythmia and the risk factor increases... so the arrhythmia time factor depends on viscosity. You can scan through thisby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman - I'm sure your inconsistencies vary because of the numerous Rx drugs you take. Not that you can do anything about that.. .just be aware, that for you, you'll probably always have variations in bowel tolerance for that reason. All you can do is adjust accordingly... and also consider trying the trans-dermal or topical magnesium 'oils' or gel products that seem to hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman... For clarification: The term, "beta blocking properties," means that this drug or some other drug or substance "acts" like a beta blocker in that one of the substance's "properties" is the ability to bring about a lowered heart rate. It doesn't necessarily have to contain an actual BB chemical constituent. Note that the text I copiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Clips on Multaq properties Irregular Heartbeat Reports of irregular heart rhythms on Multaq included 18 “potential” cases of bradycardia (abnormally low heart rate), 47 cases of atrial tachycardia (fast atrial heartbeat) and 13 cases of ventricular tachycardia (fast ventricular beats). Comments: The total number of adverse events reported for Multaq could be skewed if one event was reporby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Very brief warming in microwaves may not be as harmful as actual cooking...but there are a lot of negatives for cooking in a microwave.. not the least of which is the exposure from radiation leakage and of course the depletion of nutrients in food. These clips from reports at Dr. Mercola's website: Microwaving distorts and deforms the molecules of whatever food or other substance yoby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Here's an excellent online booklet by magnesium researcher, Andrea Rosanoff, PhD. on the importance of magnesium which includes over 60 references. Clean, visual graphic points out key facts.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marsh - as you know, the TSH is not the only measure of thyroid function, but it is the one most frequently monitored by most doctors who are not practicing functional medicine. A level that high, though, does point to something definitely amiss. It's known that cruciferousvegetables in the brassica family... eaten raw.... produce goitrogens that can help influence thyroid function...andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sam - Thanks for your question. When I typed the notes from the Rosanoff interview, I also questioned the comment about the Mg content of EEOV myself, but didn't take the time to research it for accuracy. I was not aware of any mineral content in magnesium or other oils, but thought Dr. Rosanoff might have discovered something new. However, I've just spent considerable timeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Robert - Have you spent time here at the website reading about nutritional support for helping address the symptoms that accompany Afib? In the top header, there is a box Afib Resources that contains numerous reports aimed at helping eliminate symptoms that frequently annoy afibbers. Many people have lessened the events outright along with accompanying symptoms commonly reported by folloby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Shannon for Dr. Wright's inclusion of information. Definitely, magnesium dosing is highly individualized and a few individuals who aren’t deficient may not need higher doses, but that’s not typically common. As we always recommend, start with low doses and slowly and ramp up very gradually. Obviously, if abnormally low blood pressure or heart rate results, then adjustments needby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - I have a recollection of something relevant to this topic... if I can find the resource quickly, I'll post it here for you in a day or two. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Que - Cardiokinase is thought to be the most reliable for potency and efficacy. You can read the product details here: Remember also that pycnogenol was shown in studies to prevent clots on long-haul flights so that's another preventive option to use. When not on an anticoagulant, I've always used both when I fly.... even for short flights just as a precaution. Also -by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joyg - consider using a high-count probiotic to ensure that the integrity of your GI tract is healthy. An imbalance between 'good and bad' gut bacteria can be a negative influence on overall health and obviously, that of the fragility of the intestinal mucosal membrane, itself. Reliable, effective probiotic brands are many...and include the product line by Garden of Life specificaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - Knowing our own body's response is the best possible solution so good that you recognize your connection. Some individuals find adding sodium increases blood pressure. Note this report indicates dehydration causes low blood pressure. Dehydration can cause low blood pressure. This can be easily treated by increasing your fluid and salt intake. Ensuring you drink enough fluid wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sam - Typically, magnesium lowers heart rate. I sounds as if you are experiencing short runs of a preliminary afib which doesn’t actually develop into a full-blown event. Keep in mind, also, that the costrochronditis/inflammatory situation helps deplete magnesium… and that it’s likely that contributes to vagus nerve irritation so symptoms would be logical. I think you were intuitive wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Government Admits Cell phones Cause Cancer The July 2016 issue of Blaylock Wellness Report written by neurosurgeon, Russell L. Blaylock, MD, reports that cell phones can cause cancer. "A $25 million study conducted by the National Toxicology Program, branch of the National Institutes of Health, found cell phones increased the risk of glioma, a type of cancerous brain tumor and schwanby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Jim - Good questions. Responses will most likely be highly individual depending on the status of one’s protective reserves which would include all of the relative, essential electrolytes, antioxidants, glucose stability and status of stress hormones along with status of various toxic loads or inflammation that can help stimulate arrhythmia. Only recently, I learned I had a previous Lyme exby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Rob… Glad to read your last entry where you say your heart has been more calm than ever before. Very good news. However, your comment about ‘angry heart’ prompted me to look up the a paper titled "Fire in the Heart" written by cardiologist, Stephen Sinatra. You can read through Chapter 4 to see if you note any previous, similar symptoms or experiences he mentions in thisby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
More on this topic... Warnings Surrounding This Popular Antibiotic Have Been Dangerously Insufficient Admits The FDAby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joy - Sorry to be late in responding. One of the comments none of us like to hear is that regarding the "age factor"... but realistically, we can't ignore the fact that along with age, often comes detrimental accumulations of habits and 'wear and tear' on our body. It's a multifaceted topic... the ravages of aging, but a short version is that it's commonly kby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
A few GABA studies and reports Biofactors. 2006;26(3):201-8. Neuroscience. 2002;111(2):231-9. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2001 Sep;157(3):299-304. . J Clin Psychiatry. 2003;64 Suppl 3:21-7. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2010 Nov;16(11):1145-52. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 2011 Sep 20;108(38):16050-5. WebMD September 11, 2003by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jewleeuw - There is nothing more precious than a peaceful heart after a struggle with Afib. Long may it continue for you. Thanks for sharing your great news, your thanks and blessings! Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon...you? Dopey? Not likely! Glad you have found natural remedies that work. I also like the breathing techniques. Spent some time years ago learning the Buteyko eucapnic breathing technique which is tremendously helpful and relaxing. I think I do it so automatically that I don't remember to comment about it. Just to show the variations in biochemical individuality, Melaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lou... As I mentioned, I only use PharmaGABA occasionally, but I am also taking Eliquis/apixaban as well... initially the full dose of 5 mg twice daily and now, the reduced half dose twice a day. I've not noted any interference problems from that or the L-theanine. Yes... you can use it only when needed.... or on a PRN basis. Sometimes, at bedtime, I may not think I'mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - Yes - iHerb has it. Glad the other suggestions have been of benefit. Typically, I don't need help getting to sleep but lately, I've had a lot of stress and I've been happy to have the PharmaGABA on hand and it never fails for me. I also use L-theanine during the day for stress and often take that at night as well. I've used the GABA and theanine together, toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It’s not uncommon these days to be restless at bedtime and, often, falling asleep quickly and easily can be difficult which brings about more stress. In previous posts on this topic, I’ve commented about using Natural Factor’s PharmaGABA product to help promote relaxation and sleep. I use PharmaGABA occasionally and I’m always impressed with the efficacy and the fact I don’t feel sluggish the foby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman - When they isolate the appendage, they are concerned that the pumping ability or capacity of the appendage will be impaired to the extent that blood doesn't clear out quickly and efficiently. That can lead to clot formation and then stroke... (if the clot is pumped out of the appendage into circulation.) I'm sure they informed you when you were being prepped about theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM