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Companion article just released by Alternative Medicine magazine..... Spotlight on Heartburn Fight the fire by changing what, when, and how you eat. By Michael Castleman When Sandy Bush, 35, of Canyon Country, California, went to see his doctor complaining of extreme heartburn, it seemed like the least of his problems. His wife had just left him for another man, and he was trying to help thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Randy - do a search by author and look for the Taurine report I did about a month ago or so. This gives properties on Taurine. I began taking it as a single supplement - about 1,000 mg. a day. Then I found the coldcure site where the host discusses the benefits of taurine combined with magnesium and decided to try the brand he recommends - Cardiovascular Research Labs magnesium taurate...I oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - works for me... sorry I don't know what to suggest. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
oops - sorry - forgot to include the web address Nonpharmacological approaches to Atrial Fibrillation CCF Journal Supplement July 2003by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
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Once in a while researching out there in Cyberspace, I stumble onto an article with amazing relevance to the afib condition. Serendipity is here again. The article I found is an extremely interesting viewpoint on vagus nerve imbalance and how it is influenced by hiatal hernia and the role of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I was especially fascinated by the similarities in my hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Woodcliff - regarding fast absorption..... one remedy I used to use in an attempt to circumvent the onset of afib was a product called Natural Calm....it is a powdered form of magnesium citrate. I'd take a tablespoon in about 6 ounces of warm water and sip on it...and about 75% of the time, I could get the afib to stop. That was back in the days when Flecanide was working only intermittanby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - ouch. You don't want to come to snow country anymore? I don't blame you.....the winters can be long. But your place sounds like paradise. I just wish I could stand the heat; 65-72° and low humidity is perfect for me. I've just made snow angels today in my back yard! Enjoy your sunshine. I'm thinking of you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - I'm so sorry to hear of your problem with ongoing afib. Dr. Natale here at the Cleveland Clinic says there is no difference in success whether you are in persistent afib or not prior to ablation. Not that that helps you much, but I would tend to think that it is non issue based on his comment. However, some cells just need more scar tissue or a heavier layer of scar tissue so a tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - that's a bummer but really good they caught the clot. Just a minor setback. This just points out the true risk of clotting when there a considerable amount of afib activity. Well, we'll put the angels on hold - let us know the new date so they can be ready! In the meantime, be calm. Your new life is just around the corner. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - One criteria for the procedure that I feel is absolutely essential to a successful outcome is the use of Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) minitoring equipment for guiding the ablation procedure. Dr. Natale says with the use of ICE, it virtually eliminates the risk of stenosis. You can go to this web site and view a Cleveland Clinic Journal article on "Managing Atrila Fibrillatiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sure, loha- do an author search for Jackie and get back to the many posts I've done on magnesium deficiency.....I've previously provided resources and this information on magnesium is common knowledge and has been posted previously in many of the posts now archived. or read Mildred Seelig's book - The Magnesium Factor. She's an MD, PhD researcher who has devoted 35 yearsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gee Howie - that sounds lovely..... I note while eating breakfast this morning the sun is glistening on the six inches of new snow out on the deck. Everything is snow-covered once again, even the sprouts from the flowering bulbs that are trying to make their presence known as Spring approaches. Want to trade? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Randy - before you begin with supplements, have you read some of the many posts we've had on diet and lifestyle habits? Can you briefly list your eating habits, etc.... it's best to try to eat at well as possible and get most of your nutrients from whole foods and then just add some of the strategic supplements that enhance the critical functioning of cells such as magnesium. Weby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - reaching magnesium saturation - even with magnesium glycinate which is designed to elminiate bowel intolerance - will exhibit by either loose stools or outright diarrhea. Then you know to back down. If one takes the magnesium taurate, this saturation effect will not be experienced because apparently, the taurate portion prevents it. I prefer to suggest that people begin with magnesiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC - great post....to #7, I'd like to add.... magnesium is depleted by.....(including) alcohol, softened tap water (most municipal sources are softened by the addition of sodium) and water containing fluoride...both bind up magnesium. Extra sodium is dehydrating and alcohol is dehydrating..... It's easy to see how one can become very magnesium deficient and dehydrated while we arby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - that's really good news - now don't forget about the potassium mentioned in previous posts. I'd just like to caution you about L-Carnitine, while it is highly recommended for heart health and it's been said by the noted carnitine advocates to take "all that you can afford" I'd just like to comment one more time that I found it to be pro-arrhythmic foby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - Good luck on 3/26. From what Bob G has told us about Dr. Pinski, he seems to be an outstanding EP. You have every reason to think your ablation will be successful. Please let us know how you are once you are back in action. We'll be sure to send the angels your way on that day. Blessings to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - very intuitive. In fact there is a book entitled something like... "Feelings buried alive never die"... the focus being that until one gets to the root of the "stuffed" or suppressed emotions, one can never truly heal or be truly healthy. Time does not heal all wounds because cellular memory keeps them alive. Cellular memory can go back to in-utero trauma. Bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Richard.... my cortisol levels are high more toward morning which was always felt to be instrumental in setting the scene for afib. Now that my ablation has taken care of the afib, I'm still wanting to get the cortisol levels normalized since high cortisol is very damaging in other aspects. I'll certainly check out this web site. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne - I'm just about to post excerpts from an interesting viewpoint on GERD and its involvement with the vagus nerve and hiatal hernia. This topic has been discussed quite a little bit on the BB since frequently GERD creates stomach distension and is thought to be an AF trigger in some people. Stay tuned. The excerpts and web address for the full article will probably appear in tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It may be recommended, but I did not do well with a beta blocker ( B while on Flecanide. My best success was Flecanide only but not until I reached saturation with magnesium glycinate and potassium along with other supportive nutrients. BB are contraindicated for vagal afibbers. For them, the BBs tend to make afib worse... such was the case for me. There is published study, and I can'tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks - Carol A. Now I have it straight. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - I continue to be amazed by the challenges you have faced in your few years here on this planet. You are to be commended for conquering so many challenges and we are all the richer for it since you so willingly share of your time to help others. Thanks, Fran, from the bottom of my heart. Jackie PS - I don't ever mind typos... we all sit here at the keyboard and pound out our iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I envy you your garden - we are getting more snow with maybe up to 10 inches by nightfall. I'm very tired of winter. Anyway, a handful of cherry tomatoes and some protein would be good.... you get potassium from the tomatoes. Yes - 3 - 4 in the afternoon is a vulnerable time to be sure to plan for it and watch the clock...don't wait for symptoms to remind you since it canby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anton - Glad to learn you are still in NSR. As I said previously, really sorry to learn of the poor treatment you received and your nausea. That's not at all nice. I hope that you correspond to the patient advocate at the CCF about your "bum's rush" treatment. So, am I correct... this was your third ablation? Let's hope this one works and then you can tackle the Vtby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ed - Welcome to the Board..... just a few days ago there was a thread by posters concerning Permanent Afib which you may find useful. Here's the phone number of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. You can call there and ask to talk to Dr. Natale's office. He's the EP many of us have used and he makes no differentiation between permanent afibbers and the rest of uby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello - is Carol A. the former and prolific poster, Carol? I just try to remember the history of the posters and if you have changed your ID, it will help me to know that. I'm not trying to be "nosey." Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC - with regard to your explanation here, and for those who have /had vagally mediated AF, how does cortisol fit into this picture? Specifically, in my case, cortisol levels are high in the early morning hours and they are supposed to be declining. At least that was how it was explained to me as a possible triggering of afib. That and the circadian rhythm which is often suggested as playby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sammy - sorry to hear of your recent symptoms..... I'm going to vote for the stress issue here. You've had alot of very significant stress in the history you've presented to us and it seems to be ongoing. At some point, it will become obvious that you have to make a decision to eliminate the causative factors. Make a list.... one side for all the positives and one side forby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM