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Adrian - Oolong tea is a lovely tea. It is also said to be good for people suffering with eczema. I didn't realize it was semi-fermented. Thanks for the info. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nel - Yes - I've been doing Curves for 9 months. Three before ablation. While on Flecanide, my HR would never be elevated. After ablation, I can usually get it elevated easily but it recovers very quicky as well. I work at Curves as intensly as I feel I want to that particular day. The other days, I work out at a fitness center - treadmill, eliptical stepper and recumbent bicycle, aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lon - lucky you! I always felt very beat up after an event, especially if it lasted 20 hours or more. I would usually lose the whole next day. I was always able to sleep with afib. I trained myself to relax (meditate) and drift off to sleep,but the energy it must consume plus stress on the body - at least mine - was a huge toll. So...good for you that you feel energized. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - Now, you are getting somewhere! this makes perfect sense and is a very likely connection. Good job. Now, the interesting thing would be to know the HCY levels of afibbers of both short and long-standing durations. My own thought is that the longer the AF persists - in years, the a higher the HCY which perpetuates the irritation or the connection which allows the AF to fluorish.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - testing for homocysteine is much more important than cholesterol. You can request it from your internist. If he is unaware of this test - look for another doctor. This is becoming a critical measurement for the risk of heart disease and stroke. Many progressive doctors have been ordering it for years.... and I'm not talking about my functional medicine MD here - but my primaryby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - I only know that I was taking one type of folic acid from Metagenics and after no response to HCY lowering, my MD switched me to the one I mentioned FolaPro.... it is formulated to be more effective. I guess we have to "believe" what they say. I like the idea of the Pure Encapsulations product - you are getting alot in one capsule. I take many individual products because therby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - when I began the journey to correct my elevated homocysteine levels, I was not immediately successful. My functional medicine MD said that all the steps in the methylation process were vital to achieve the end result. I take the Metagenics product, Folapro, because it is a perfered form of folate and formulated to provide the metabolically active form of folate. The form is L-5by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - this is why I went to the lengths I did to prepare for the ablation...mind/body/spirit.... you must nourish all three to gain health. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike D - Hans has always recommended Coromega Fish Oil - www.coromega.com I've relied on several products - two are easily obtainable and have the protection needed for assay of heavy metal contamination and guarantee of freshness and purity. 1) Carlson Norwegian Salmon Oil - 1,000 mg. capsules 2) Natural Factors Brand: RxOmega-3 Factors which are Pharmaceutical Grade. You can obby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cillia - Go to this web site for a very complete article on ablation procedures, medications, etc.... including the ICE monitor. It's well worth reading even if you don't intend to have an ablation. Nonpharmacological approaches to Atrial Fibrillation CCF Journal Supplement July 2003 Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cillia - Glad to learn you had a response. Just so you are aware, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation here in Cleveland, Ohio, is not like your neighborhood hospital. It is a city within a city and covers more than 20 city blocks. It functions amazingly well for its size. For the year 2003, The annual income generated through the CCF is $3 billion. The main campus occupies 140 acres -by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I failed to mention that back in the archives there are very good articles describing how to determine the afib origin.... or, best yet, buy Hans book and learn everything you need to know about afib. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne - knowing if you are vagal or not is actually important when it comes to drugs...for instance. Beta blockers are contraindicated for vagal afibbers; yet beta blockers are routinely prescribed. Sometimes, it becomes very important to understand so you can resist taking the wrong drugs. I speak from experience. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
MedScape article: Short-term Pravastatin Therapy Does Not Reduce Recurrence of AF After Electrical Cardioversion April 16, 2004 Short-term treatment with pravastatin does not reduce the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after electrical cardioversion (EC), according to study results published recently in the American Journal of Cardiology.[1] Investigators also found that tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard and Faith - I use the magnesium taurate from Cardiovascular Research Labs - I order it online from VitaminShoppe.com.... it's just about $10.00. my favorite kplace, iherb, doesn't carry it. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Faith - If you can find the article I wrote here - Calming My Heart - it goes into much more detail than I can do here...but in essence.... I began July 1 and by mid September, I was AF free but was still taking Flecanide. I also had adjustments to my diaphragm and did energy work for repressed emotions. Peggy is correct - Magnesium is only part of the picture; in fact, I'm more convincby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC - I believe this article covers the segmental approach to ablation and Dr. Natale uses circumferential patterns which he finds to be more effective and I would assume for the obvious reasons. When I've spoken to Dr. Natale (twice) his confidence in his technique leads me to believe he will achieve success whether vagal, adrenergic, random, paroxysmal, or permanent or chronic. Theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Karin - yes definitely, inflammation can be involved. In your case, the inflammation is severe. Also, important to get the thyroid functioning normally. Good luck. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - CCF = Cleveland Clinic Foundation.....the one to which I'm referring is the CCF here in Cleveland, Ohio. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cillia - I'm not sure how to answer you. I know of another person who called recently and received immediate and thorough attention. I do know their one EP nurse who "does everything" is on maternity leave now so this could be causing some delays. She'd be difficult to replace. Sorry that you were not given the attention I thought you would receive. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Michael - welcome and thanks for the news about your ablation. I hand circumferential pulmonary vein isolation PVI in November 2003 here in Cleveland, Ohio at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Natale. They give printed instructions that say for a period of six to eight weeks, to expect PAC's or abnormal, random beats because for that period of time the heart is a state of irritability. Do notby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PeggyD - I'm very sorry to learn about your husband. If one of the items in his cocktail is not Coenzyme Q10, then you need to read all you can on the benefits of this supplement when used for cardiomyopathy. Also, selenium....since CM is frequently caused by selenium deficiency. Try visiting Stephen Sinatra, MD's web page and search for CoQ10. He also wrote the book, Coenzyme Q10by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - I owe red wine a "thanks" for my intro to afib. Sulfites, most likely. Sensitivities to food can occur as quickly as 20 minutes or less; especially if one has had repeated exposure to a food or chemical that is viewed by the body as an invader (antigen)... once this happens, any ingestion thereafter will result in the immune system taking over to rush in and suppress the invadeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - Sorry; one should not assume everyone is here in the US. Nevertheless, we are al here to help you make informed decisiions and gather correct and up-to-date information, so please communicate with us. Suggestion: go to this web site and read this whole article This is the July 2003 Supplement to the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine title: "Managing Atrial Fibrillation:by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - there are no consumer protection laws for natural foods or natural claims. Stores only know what they are told by suppliers. Suppliers are not bound to tell the truth. Some, may be more reputable than others. Recently, the FDA upheld some labeling laws that forbids organic farmers or producers to label their foods Non-GM - because the FDA thought this was discriminatory....guessby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - VitaminShoppe online can order it - 8 oz for $9.69 - no label to view as of yet. I recently tried some MegaMins I had on hand that someone had given me a while back to try for AF. Decided to put some in my old cat's water. (what harm could I do at this stage?) He's perked up a bit - is even navigating the stairs on which he had given up previously. Now, he's notby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gary - Note my post and Jim W's. Do yourself a favor and call the CCF and inform yourself. Then you can make a decision on what's right for you. I don't think living long-term with permanent AF is going to do you or your heart any favors. Consider Dr. Natale for an ablation and enjoy the rest of your life AF free. I'm not usually casual about recommending an ablation bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I take the combo - mg and taurine in the capsule from Cardio Vascular Research Labs - 3 capsules a day of that and 3 of Metagenics Mag Glycinate. Lorraine calculated the Taurine content of this a while back and the amount excapes me at the moment. I'll try to find it. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I'll get back to you with the "long" names. Have to look at the bottles....remember...all my supplements are doctor-directed so they are in the form that she says I need based on cellular function tests. Other people could have different needs. I have been using a VitaMix for about 5 years and couldn't live without it. I do my jucing of green vegetables - actuallyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - I'd just like to add that my fluoroscopy time for my PVI was 38 minutes - attesting to the efficiency of the procedure. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM