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Jackie - In your initial posting you said "The chewable form of PharmaGaba is the effective one for relaxing, antianxiety effects and this form works differently from the (swallowed) supplement". Dr. Murray's talk repeatedly spoke of the distinction between PharamaGaba and synthetic Gaba, but I fail to see why the chewable versus the swallowed forms of PharmaGaba would be signifiby Josiah - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry Ive read a bit more the manufacturers of PharmaGaba say the fermentation process results in highly concentrated GABA. It is not emphasized in their literature, but perhaps because it is the natural, enzyme (protein) by-product, this allows a more rapid assimilation since it obviously works quickly. Japanese made PharmaGABA is a highly concentrated bioactive form of GABA that has beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Peggy, I've been mixing my powdered potassium with taurine and sometimes opening my Bluebonnet mag. capsule (200) and mixing with same. The mag. doesn 't mix that well so I use an eggbeater. (Kind you just press up and down). Sometimes I throw my powdered C in, too. Laurelby Laurel Harrell - AFIBBERS FORUM
"I've finally got powdered potassium from iherb, but no instructions how to take it - should it be sprinkled on food or diluted in liquid? " The way i use it is to put one gently rounded teaspoonful in a big glass of water and stir well. Mild, pleasant taste. PeggyMby PeggyM - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol: 5HTP & Tryptophan both increase seratonin levels, similar in a smaller scale to what the SSRI's and SNRI's do, with the same potential side effects. I think most men prefer an alternative with the same or better effect and without those particular side effects. For more info, one source is Dr. Oz: < ; There are many others on Google and my own experience. Gordonby Gordon - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've been taking Gabapentin for a few years now for my Polymyalgia R. Does it have anything to do with this med. I wonder..I take it to help the nerves in my legs.......Nelby Nel - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pharma GABA from Natural Factors is available in the afibbers.org vitamin shop at Hansby Hans Larsen - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie, Thanks for your reply. I read the Life Extensions site and it did state that synthetic GABA is not known to cross the BBB but they believe that the natural/fermented type does. I would assume that the chemical composition of natural GABA and synthetic GABA are identical, otherwise it wouldn't be GABA. The difference is in how the GABA was produced. At least that's how I understby Larry Zajdel - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry - I'm guessing it does... this was just a quick clip and the speakers didn't get into deep science...just that it was an amazing result. My tech data sheet says this: "What is GABA? GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a naturally occurring amino acid in the brain and is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS). Being an inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA blocksby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie, I viewed the video and I am still a bit confused. If the GABA does not cross the blood brain barrier, I do not understand the mechanism by which it works. How can the brain level of GABA be raised by a supplement that does not cross the bbb?by Larry Zajdel - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon, What do you mean by "none of the negative side effects of the 5HTP or Tryptophan.?" Carolby Carol - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet: Listen to Dr. Murray's video again. He does a comparison of Pharmagaba to Theanine. Gordonby Gordon - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie - how does this compare to l'theanine, please? I'm now 9 weeks post ablation and have been so lucky not to have sustained af, but quite a bit of banging and jumping which makes me nervous. I've been taking 1 or 2 doses of 150mg l'theanine, but wonder whether the pharma gaba would help more when I get sort of panic attacks - overwhelming fear of getting an af episode jby janet - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry - This is a natural fermented form of GABA Lactobacillus hilgardii which is said to work differently from synthetic GABA. According to the interview, its not known for sure if it does cross the blood-brain barrier, but those discussing it, didn't seem to be concerned since it's a researched product. (It has to be the chewable form.) Because it works quickly to activate the parasympaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie: After i watched Dr. Murray's video on Pharmagaba I picked up a bottle from Whole Foods and took one tablet with my time release Melatonin before bed last evening and had the best night's sleep in a long time. No morning hangover today and none of the negative side effects of the 5HTP or Tryptophan. Obviously this could be some placebo effect but I'll certainly continue trby Gordon - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie, I have read several places that GABA should not cross the blood brain barrier. If it does cross, it is an indication of some type of defect in the BBB. What's your take on this?by Larry Zajdel - AFIBBERS FORUM
I just heard a clip on the chewable form of Pharma Gaba that may prove beneficial for afibbers with a high-stress load that is either a result of the AF or when the AF is a result of unremitting 24/7 stress. The chewable form of PharmaGaba is the effective one for relaxing, antianxiety effects and this form works differently from the (swallowed) supplement. Pharma Gaba produces the relaxing alby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I follow a mostly vegan diet (occasionally my sugar jones gets the best of me). My afib began back when I was eating a more regular meat/vegies diet, but wasn't caused by that - was caused by dehydration. Now it's set off by anxiety or dehydration. Diet hasn't seemed to stop anything, nor has it seemed to cause anything. Mostly seems unrelated to afib episodes. Unlike dehydration -by Katy - AFIBBERS FORUM
ELECTROPOLLUTION (TOXIC FREQUENCIES)-- HEALTH RISKS IDENTIFIED Part 2 by Jackie Burgess, RDH (ret) We are continually bombarded, day and night with an Abnormal Electromagnetic Environment.' Our use of energy for power and communication has radically changed the total electromagnetic field of the Earth. Because we cannot directly perceive this with any of our senses, most of us are unawaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Bryan, I had my first episode 2 years ago at age 37 and I felt exactly how you feel right now. I found this webpage a great resource and it really helped me through a rough time. I have had 5 episodes in total (2 ending in cardioversion) and have had nothing for 7 months now. My advice to you would be: -See an electrophysiologist to rule out any serious heart problems -Stop caffeine -Liby montos - AFIBBERS FORUM
Researcher, my cousin who is a couple years older than me did have WPW and had to have the ablation to correct it, so I am definitely going to ask the cardiologist about that when I go see them for my follow up appointment in week. I also found out that a different cousin of mine also went into afib when she was in college, but cut out caffeine, made sure to get plenty of sleep (hard to do latelby Bryan - AFIBBERS FORUM
George, I really appreciate the quick response and all of the information you provided! I'll definitely take a look at all of that. I thought of one more smaller question though...I've been having some slight chest pain after the cardioversion, and I never had the pain before, just the fast heart beat and shortness of breath, but after the cardioversion I can definitely feel a littleby Bryan - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bryan, Understand your anxiety. Would not consider an ablation at this time. Would consider: 1. an on-demand med to control rate (like a beta blocker) and 2. an on-demand rhythm med (like flecainide) to revert you quickly to NSR As to exercise, it makes a difference if the afib came on during exercise (adrenergic) or afterward (vagal). Many vagal afibbers got here from a lifetime of chronicby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
I sure would think so Lynda. I know without the AF constantly on my mind it proved to be alot easier for me to relax. Where futilely attempting to control the AF played a large part of my life before, I now seldom even think about it. I've gotta think once your AF is gone, and it's not the first thing you think about when you get out of be every morning, that you're anxiety will suby Bill_D - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have had afib since Januray of 2000 and it became constant in June. I am sorry I did not make that clear in my post. The point I was trying to make is, will this anxiety subside after the ablation? Lynda Thank you so much for your responses.by lynda - AFIBBERS FORUM
Linda, Wow....afib in June and an ablation in September. That's gotta be a record . Most wait years before pulling that trigger. Two months after I had my first episode of afib (Oct2010) I actually ended up in a hospital because of the anxiety brought on by an episode. I truly thought I was going to die. I actually talked the doc into hooking me up with some Valium. To this day I dont think iby Bill_D - AFIBBERS FORUM
I found that no matter what i did, afib does what it wants to do. I tried everything from meditation to supplements but only after I had my ablation procedure was I back to NSR...by sammy - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dear friends, I have had afib since June, except for a couple of days. I was hospitalized for Tikoysin infusiob,. It did not sustain NSR and since then I have been in and out of afib. While, in the hospital I experienced extreme anxiety when I went into sinus rhythm, which I had not had for a long time. My question is now I have anxiety when I am in sinus rhythm and my heart starrts skippingby lynda - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi all Thanks for you interesting thoughts and advice, it is greatly appreciated. Much as I respect the opinions of the medical professionals I agree that they do not deal enough with the possible underlying causes of afib. Currently medication or ablation is the treatment I am offered but after reading some of your exeperiences I would be so frustrated if I opted for the ablation then in hindby Cathie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dangerous Grains - The Gluten Sensitivity Conundrum by Jackie Burgess I Introduction II Checklist signs and symptoms III The Identification Problem IV The Inflammation Factor V Hidden,Unsuspected, Elusive Sources of Gluten VI Exposure to the Gluten Molecule VII Intestinal Permeability VIII Treatment IX Genetic Susceptibility X Genetic Testing XI Microscopic Colitis XIII Referencesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM