Gregg - No offense - either. When a heart is struggling, one can definitely feel it. When it is humming along like the perfect instrument/organ it is, you can't.... or most of us can't. I have to check to find a pulse know my heart is beating. I'm not aware of it in the resting state. The comment was made because when people lie down at night.... here on the board....froby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Carol - thanks - I feel better knowing that. But you wrote: He was responsible for revising the USDA food pyramind, which he states was influenced by agribusiness lobbies. Does this mean he revised as a result of the agribusiness lobbies influence....or the original food pyramid, was influenced and he corrected it? I'm sure you mean the latter. ? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike - I picked up on this sentence immediately....."I also work out alot and sweat alot." Exercise and sweating is good....but if you are low on electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium to begin with, you are inviting some afib to occur at some point in time. It may not be immediate or even shortly after..... Sometimes, deficiency in electrolytes is the beginnby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - welcome to the group. Fran is our diet guru... what she says is good information. I'd try to make some changes to eliminate all fast food and processed or packaged foods. Cook from scratch. It's far more economical and very healthy. Soy is a double-edged sword. It is touted as a health food but in reality it is not good for most of us. You can check out accurate informatioby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol....when I read something like what you've just said about coffee versus tea, I have to wonder who funded the study? Probably a coffee interest since tea has gotten such good reports with antioxidant properties. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC - I wish you well with your move to paradise. How fortunate you are to have the opportunity and how generous to include your inlaws. Hawaii is a lovely and peaceful place. I totally agree we should put our money, etc. and be responsible. That's been my platform for most of my adult life. Along the way, I do think I've made a small contribution and I do know I've helpeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi JR - So sorry to hear this. Your wife is definitely correct about the gas and the vagus nerve involvement. Have you done the Candida test that was on the Conference Room? Candida overgrowth in the intestines can be a source of gas and bloating after meals....as the Candida (yeast) feeds on its new supply. If you test positive, then start aggressively to remove it. Your wife should knowby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry - I've forgotten who this was. You reported that your stenosis was checked by MRI..... can you elaborate on this? Did they use a contrast dye? Did they offer any reason why they used this method versus the sprial CAT scan...other than the radiation issue? I'm looking for data so I can request the MRI at my 3 mos. checkback with CCF. Thanks. Jakcieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - I have two thoughts - non-expert, of course. One would be that your synthroid dose is too high. I'd try shaving a bit off the synthroid tablet - if you feel daring. And I'd also be sure you are taking an abundant amount of magnesium throughout the day and again at bedtime. The other is that even though your potassium tests normal etc. you still could try taking a potassiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Normally, I like what Health Sciences Institute brings to the table, but this article condoning or saying that "our food supply is so contaminated, that we should just "get used to it" - or words to that effect...is pretty disgusting journalism from a health point of view. Don't forget - children are consuming these toxic chemicals. We have only to witness the bounty of yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you can feel your heart beat when you lie down at night, this indicates a deficiency in potassium, especially so if you consumed either a sugar-containing food, or a high-glycemic index food that converts quickly to glucose (as in a snack before bed). This is because the insulin response needed to process the sugar introduced depletes potassium stores. If they are already low, it is morby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bruce - that's a happy story. Thanks for sharing. I commend you for recognizing all of the potential contributing factors to your own case of afib. Each one, individually, could definitely be a source, but combined they would be a recipe for a sure thing.... (in my own experience). I also had hypothyroid which I know contributed to more afib. But I have to agree with Pam - adding magby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - policosanol is a good product. I posted before that it is important to be sure the source is from Cuban sugar cane. The products from China are said to be ineffective. I'm sure Dr. Sinatra has the best available. I use the product from Metagenics which is called Cholarest SC. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - good point - plants use CO2 and we use oxygen.... that's what makes them grow and thrive. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Natural alternative to Coumadin? Read on..... My research to find alternatives for the use of Coumadin led me to information published on Nattokinase, a potent fibrinolytic enzyme extract of a traditional Japanese food called Natto. While Im no longer using Coumadin, the many facts I learned about the clotting mechanism in blood and the fact that the clotting factor risk increases withby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - nice to hear from you.... The CO2 in this article is in the form of a gas...when we make WW, the magnesium reacts with the CO2 in the seltzer to totally inactivate the gas...or it should. So, no, I don't believe this is the same thing. Chemistry classes were a long while ago, so I hope I don't embarass myself here with this posting, but having made alot of WW, I just knoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Lynn - congratulations for introducing this important topic... Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
whoops - forgot this one as well.... jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - this is a good topic although, complicated. I have read a bit more...not alot, but it appears we do need the AA.... I have one statement that sticks in my mind that to reduce inflammation....which all afibbers should be working toward, it is important to reduce AA containing foods. The nutritional approach is to reduce cytokines. Does this make sense? Seems to, but I've notby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard Burr has just confirmed what some of us have been discussing privately by email...... it is possible to assess stenosis by MRI and thereby reduce further radiation. I'd like to open a discussion with those who have had ablation procedures and their experience with either the MRI or the Spiral CAT Scan. Does anyone know how much radiation is delivered in the S CAT? Has anyone haby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - That's wonderful news. Thanks for posting. I'm very interested in your comment that your stenosis status was assessed with the use of MRI. I'm going to post on a separate thread here - and I hope you can participate...regarding MRI vs. spiral CAT scan. I'm sure you will have the rest of your life enjoying a peaceful heart. Enjoy your life. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ella - I neglected to mention..... read anything written by Sally Fallon as well.... she has a great article entitled "The Oiling of America" not to be missed. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ella - it is my impression that one can never have too much of the fish oil..... well, that's probably an exaggeration... but.... these Omega 3's are the ones that keep us healthy and the cell membranes flexible so they function properly. You can get too much flax and the Omega 6's. The 3's always have to be higher than the 6's and we don't seem to need much inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - If I've had it - I didn't know enough to recognize it. Perhaps your experience will be a teaching experience for us all. If it feels like afib... how is the individual to know without a "strip" or someother road map? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - I just scanned your post here, and I'm knee deep in another research project so haven't checked this out.... but in my memory bank, I have it stored that one does not want AA...on the contrary...it is harmful and should be avoided. If I'm not mistaken.... eating too much beef elevates AA which is harmful and destroys the good ecosanoids.... I'm sure someone wilby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jim - I'm sorry to hear your latest news. I'm glad to see your sign off, though, as one day at a time.... that's all any of us can do. I was interested in Michelle's comments... thanks for sharing. What we can all learn from your experience, is that each of us is going to be a bit different. You mentioned in your recent post that certain triggers like cold seats, coby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Sammy - Way to GO!!! Yahoo. No more drugs. Isn't it grand? I'm very glad you posted that it took you a bit longer than the generic 3-month date. This will be reassuring to others who are still experiencing a ripple here and there. And as for the Paleo diet.... not everyone can do a Paleo diet and you are sensible to make some adjustments that work for you. But, you know, yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lew - Continuing on this capillary fragility issue, and to elaborate more on Hans reply . Vitamin C yes definitely .between one and 2 grams a day (2,000 mg.) If Vitamin C bothers your stomach try a brand like Natrols EsterC and get the one with bioflavonoids. It is buffered and not likely to bother your stomach. From the book: The Healing Power of Herbs by Michael T. Murray, N.D. follby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - without looking it up....what comes to mind is numbness or tingling of extremities - ie, hands, fingers, feet, toes. (diabetic neuropathy symptoms.) Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lew - Sorry - I missed it. I'll answer you shortly. I need to look up what's in my supplement called Vessel care and another one. I'll be back soon. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM