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Hi Smackman - I'm really happy the CPAP is working so well for you. I totally agree with your last statement. I'm so pleased life has improved so much for you. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
George... Good thoughts on a potential cause... I can make up a story why eating might help.... Along that line of thinking: I learned that stress caused me to become hypoglycemic and that was a trigger for some of my early-onset AF. I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue or 'burnout'... stress related... and told to eat small protein snacks frequently... and especially before bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Consideration should be given to the potential for sleep apnea and to rule that out officially. Here are a few study resources: Parish JM, Somers VK. Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004;79:1036-1046. Goyal SK, Sharma A. Atrial fibrillation in obstructive sleep apnea. World J Cardiol. 2013;5:157-163. Schulz R, Eisele HJ, Seeger W. Nocturnal atrial fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This timely, current and short report highlights extremely useful info of which we all should be aware and take steps to implement…courtesy of Townsend Letter. Note, especially, the Figure 1 illustration of the plume exposure or ‘slip stream’ of exhaled droplets that could contain the CV19 or any other airborne pathogen. Also, Nota bene, the following text in red letters, and let thatby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Colin - From long ago, there are numerous posts about Eucapnic breathing and the Buteyko method... Back then, I took took the training to the technique and found it useful. There's info about mouth taping etc. Here are a few links and if you want more, just type buteyko into the search feature: Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
hwkmn - I understand what you are saying. In addition to my family practice D.O. at the Cleveland Clinic, I see a Board Certified Family Medicine MD who practices Functional Medicine and does testing that goes beyond the routine labs of traditional medicine and focuses on specific types of testing for nutritional status.... ie, NutrEval by Genova Diagnostics as one example. Anything out of raby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
NLAMAF - So pleased for your progress. Congrats!!! As we know, everyone responds and recovers slightly differently. It can take some time and it's always smart not to push too much too quickly. Just listen to your body. I second George's Kudos about the previous high carb diet as well as being mindful about going too low with blood glucose. Relax and enjoy the NSR. Best toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hwkman - One reason to see a physician would be for the Vitamin D test as a step toward prevention and insuring a healthy, functioning immune system - ie, Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy…so the patient is aware of their number and, if needed, can work at optimizing to reach the suggested (optimal) ranges …rather than the low numbers often considered “adequate.” This is important for not only immunby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Will - Welcome. I have sent you a Private Message (PM) There are two former afibbers that I correspond with who live in New Zealand. I'll email them and ask them to connect with you regarding what EPs they consult. I totally agree with the suggestions you've received about electrolyte balancing and all. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - 25 years ago, Afib entered my life at the age of 59. I've had 3 Natale ablations. 1995 - first AF event 2003 - First Ablation 2014 - Second Ablation for A-flutter and LAA isolation 2015 - Third/Touch-up 7 mos later. 2020 - No heart issues of which I am aware. Last Spring, I was having some strange 'dizzy' sensations and when I saw the local EP for the Eliquiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Susan... So glad you are doing so well, thanks to Dr. Natale and his team. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC - Thanks for this thread. Excellent, as usual. The hidden agendas are becoming 'not so hidden' and it's extremely concerning that responsibility for these drug consequences now has immunity. We all need to be very aware. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
gmprf and susan d - Re: my recent gallbladder surgery. I had no previous symptoms..at least that I was aware of. April 30, I had just had abdominal pain at 1 am which wasn't going away so I went to the ER via transport. My last touchup ablation after LAA isolation was in 2015...and no heart-associated complaints or symptoms. The prelim radiographs showed enlarged GB. blocked by aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In our forum ‘early days,’ there was an abundance of helpful reports presented on the function of the potassium and magnesium ‘synergy’ contributed by PC, MD and the effects on the refractory period. These are are archived and definitely worth reviewing for the fundamentals. As you read through, you’ll notice that there are individually-unique variables so no one specific dosing protocol is conby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
NLAMAF - I have no regrets. Only positive comments. I've had 3 Natale ablations. The initial in Cleveland (2003) at age 59 and then 11 years later... in Austin, TX for A-flutter which involved isolating the LAA... and a touch-up 7 mos. later... again, in Austin. All has been calm since then. My history is in the archived posts, but a short version is that modifying lifestyle habby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Many relevant observations worth noting…so I’ve gleaned out some highlights and am sharing here. Public Awareness Alerts on EMF risks continue to be offered in abundance on the Internet and now with the 5G exposure, the warning literature continues to grow daily. Recently, I recently watched the subject webinar and want to share a segment titled: 5G and EMF Essential Guide - 25 ways toby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
PC - Thank you, but you are never just 'the data guy'... you validate with knowledge, experience and science all that you share and that's more than invaluable. These charts you've posted are perfect. Thanks so much. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
PC… Thank you! I so appreciate your persistence in emphasizing the critical importance of optimizing Vitamin D - especially these days. Long ago, I learned from personal experience the importance of routinely testing vitamin D levels. Brief history of my saga. (This was prior to my finding my Board Certified Family Practice Functional Medicine MD who rescued me) About 30 years agby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Thank you, NLAMAF and Larry G. After several major medical errors in mis-diagnosing my symptoms related to two other 'ailments' (which were rooted in nutritional insufficiencies) and then suffering severe consequences as a result of that lack of knowledge. When I developed AF, I was determined not to have a repeat of those previous medical blunders. Fortunately, my AF ablationby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - Perhaps it's not the sweetener but more like too much potassium intake. How much potassium in each drink and how much daily magnesium are you taking? It's known that if intracellular levels of Mg are low, then adding potassium can contribute to shortening the refractory period or the time between beats. Of course, it’s important for everyone to stay well hydrated, especby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is the Intro Review in Today’s Practitioner: Extrapulmonary Manifestations of COVID-19 July 23, 2020 by Kim Stewart : Although COVID-19 is most well known for causing substantial respiratory pathology, it can also result in several extrapulmonary manifestations. These conditions include thrombotic complications, myocardial dysfunction and arrhythmia, acute coronary syndromeby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
It's well-known that stress depletes magnesium stores...so it can be helpful to add more magnesium and maintain a higher intake level during stressful times. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not Lying - About 15 years ago, I attended conference/Summit on Atrial Fibrillation or at the Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, Ohio) hosted by Dr. Natale and cohorts. In one presentation, David Van Wagoner, PhD, spoke on the fibrosis topic. The topic of inflammation was a focus (so obviously) C-reactive Protein levels were discussed. There are several research reports online that are newer buby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Liz - It looks like Ohio's Governor Dewine was able to reverse that ban. Jackie .by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
NLAMAF - You commented to Dean: Dean, I have eaten natto for the K2 MK7 but most of the research I've seen (from memory) shows that nattokinase will not survive past stomach acid and get to where it needs to be. While I'm not saying that natto (food) does not work, because it definitely does for Dean and many other afibbers reporting here over the years, I have personal experiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
NLAMAF - In archived posts, there is reference to info on reducing and preferably, eliminating, fibrosis by systemic enzymes. One expert quoted is William Wong, ND, PhD... who has written an abundance of reports on the connection between inflammation and fibrosis. His classic report is: Fibrosis, the Enemy of Life... see this link.. and scroll down through so you see the relevancy.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
NLAMAF - In the archived posts, there are numerous entries on the fibrosis topic...and one summary report in the Conference Room Archives... You may find something relevant to your questions there. I definitely became convinced of the potential connection. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteNotLyingAboutMyAfib About the K - I have found no connection in research about K and AF. . The fundamentals of regulating intracellular levels of both Mg and K have been posted many times since Hans started this forum. PC MD has written on the topic in the Conference Room and posts. Many afibbers have posted about their experience with gaining NSR once they optimize IC Mg levelsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lani - I'm a big fan of grounding and I have the 'earthing' or grounding devices for indoor use and I definitely use 'earthing' in nature... but have not researched lately the point you bring up about the impact of 5G now in our neighborhoods. I became aware of the healing power of "earthing" when I attended a presentation by a psychologist and author of theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's definitely important to be aware of the beneficial function of Vitamin K2 in the menaquinone 7 form. There have been many posts on this topic in the AF side... but for overall, health, everyone should be aware. Here's a clip from one of the reports in my stash... HUMAN STUDIES Observational research appears to show an inverse association between dietary K2 and cardiovaby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM