A forum for discussing other health-related topics and information of general interest not directly related to AFIB. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/list.php?10 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:37:08 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201180,201180#msg-201180 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201180,201180#msg-201180 Search it more. Auriculotherapy This came up in the search also Auriculot

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Did you know that a simple technique like shaking your ears can help stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system? In this video, we dive into how this practice activates the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, located near the ear and jaw. This powerful connection can help your body restore balance and healing, promoting relaxation and calming the nervous system.

Shaking your ears can have a profound effect on several areas of your health, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality, aiding digestion, lowering blood pressure, and even offering relief from conditions like tinnitus and vertigo. By stimulating the vagus nerve, this technique enhances the body’s ability to heal itself, bringing a sense of calm and well-being.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:03:53 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201119,201119#msg-201119 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201119,201119#msg-201119 hwkmn05 GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:46:42 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201033,201033#msg-201033 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,201033,201033#msg-201033 Sam GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:50:38 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,200192,200192#msg-200192 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,200192,200192#msg-200192 FREE.
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SHOCKING STUDY: Walking May NOT Be the Best Exercise After 60 (Harvard Scientists Stunned)
Did you know that 94% of people over 60 are exercising WRONG? A groundbreaking 2024 Copenhagen study following 8,000 seniors just revealed that those who replaced walking with these 5 specific movements saw 89% better results while exercising 40% LESS. Yes, you read that correctly - LESS exercise, BETTER results!
In this video, you'll discover:
✅ The chair exercise that predicts mortality (if you can't do this, your risk triples)
✅ How to increase brain volume at ANY age (German scientists proved it's possible)
✅ The balance trick that makes your calves act as a "second heart"
✅ Why 58% of knee pain disappeared with THIS one movement
✅ The simple progression system that works even if you're completely out of shape
✅ Why these exercises take only 20-25 minutes, 3x per week vs. hour-long walks.
THE TRUTH NOBODY'S TELLING YOU: After age 60, you lose 3% of muscle mass every year. Walking alone CAN'T stop this. But these 5 exercises activate something called "mechanotransduction" - literally reprogramming your cells to act younger. One participant said: "I'm 72 and stronger than I was at 55!"]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:34:52 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199952,199952#msg-199952 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199952,199952#msg-199952
Looking at the Sole F80 maybe. Doesn't have the iFit. I think it should meet my needs. I prefer treadmill to walking around the neighborhood. Very hot here, weather days, dogs etc. I prefer to just walk inside these days.

Any good recommendations on a nice treadmill not over 2K? OR IF anyone has any tips to get rid of the iFit or bypass it. Yep, googled and googled, husband has managed to get past it a few times but IF the power flickers or goes out with weather or whatever, back to square one again. I think he is just "done" with it at this point. Although that too has happened and he tries again and is eventually successful. Time will tell. But this time I'm kinda done with it. I want it to work when I hit start and not go thru this every few months or so. Plus I will need it for my post ablation recovery phase. I tried a site today but eventually it led me to the credit card payment screen to ask a "technician" anything else.]]> Qwackertoo GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Tue, 05 Aug 2025 01:17:22 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199951,199951#msg-199951 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199951,199951#msg-199951
I think if I remember correctly the bronchioles and either alveoli or alveolar spaces fill up with fibrous tissue like connective tissue, making things stiff & of course giving breathing difficulties. I learned about a good breathing app fr Geo.N. here but have not been doing my usual 5 minutes before bed bec it is harder to do now. When I inhale deeply it triggers a dry cough reflex, the same if I bend over or lie flat. I am wondering if anyone else has had this and has any experience they want to share.

I did see that certain medications can cause secondary organizing pneumonia and that it is harder to treat than the crypto kind. Well it turns out SOTALOL was on the list of meds that can cause it & in 2019-2020 when things - afib/flutter started for me -, they had me on a lot of this anti-arrhythmic. The first thing I told my cardiologist was that since he put me on it, I could not inhale deeper than about mid-sternum without getting a dry coughing spasm. Of course, as usual, he did not have much to say about my experience. I reiterated this many times over the years to deaf ears.

I am now thinking the sotalol started my lung problem, but why now, almost 5 years since being off of it, am I having more of a real problem. I am pretty healthy usually, only barely had Covid (fr home testing) for a day or so once, so that is good bec the more problems you have, the higher the chances of complications from any other diagnosis.

I made an appt almost 3 mo ago to see the same pulmonologist I saw in 2019, when I first started having this problem & was told x-ray only showed mild paraseptal emphysema then, no meds needed as I also passed the PFTs. He is harder to get in to see now as he is head of the hospital lung center and critical care, etc. In the meantime I have seen another pulmonary group. After a bad CXR & CT scan showing right middle lobe infiltrate vs consolidation, I had a bronchoscopy in hospital with several tests. I was cleared of any malignancy, infections, fungus, etc. (my mother died of lung CA in her mid 60s).

I have had a lot of struggles with the prednisone - was started on 40 mg ~4 1/2 wks, then was to go to 20 mg x4 wk but could not continue to tolerate these high doses, so was started 2 wk early on 10 mg which I am to be on til 6 mo of treatment completed fr start to finish. The higher prednisone made me way too hyper, shaky, insomniac, heart racy.... I am also without thyroid for 20 yr, so between that and my cardiac problems, I went to see my endo as well to coordinate care & temporary lowering of my thyroid meds. I still had the insomnia and all the other problems. Now, I have been on 10 mg prednisone x3 wks, & I feel like the walking dead. Only good thing is since I am tired all the time, I do sleep better. I am used to having a good deal of energy & did exercise a good amount prior to the 10 mg. It seems like a drastic taper to me - when will my adrenals adjust? Oh, on top of that, my dry cough has come back. They did not tell me if the repeat CXR had changed, as the 1st I had after the 40 mg of prednisone showed a 50% decrease in some areas.

I did not mention at the top of this, but concurrently the pulm dr put me on Spiriva for bronchitis. It is an anticholinergic and has a lot of the same side effects as the prednisone, but does not treat the cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. A couple of weeks ago he said I could stop it. I think that is the right thing to do now as all this medicine with similar awful side effects has made it all very difficult to get through. He did not say if he wanted me to restart it after getting through this.

I just wonder if anyone else has been through this or has any thoughts about it.

Thanks.]]> Madeline GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:15:56 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199815,199815#msg-199815 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199815,199815#msg-199815 www.youtube.com]
In this video, we dive deep into the role of the vagus nerve in the aging process and its crucial influence on our health. As we age, our body undergoes many changes, and one of the most significant players in this process is the vagus nerve. But how does it impact aging, and why is it so important for keeping us healthy?
We explore the connection between vagal nerve dysfunction and increased inflammation, heart disease, and oxidative stress, key contributors to aging and age-related diseases. Learn how vagus nerve stimulation can help restore balance to the autonomic nervous system, reduce inflammation, and potentially slow down the aging process.

Key topics covered:
· How vagal nerve dysfunction impacts aging
· The role of the vagus nerve in regulating inflammation and heart health
· How oxidative stress and ROS contribute to cellular aging
· Understanding the vagal inflammatory reflex and its importance in the body’s immune response
· The connection between heart rate variability (HRV) and aging
· How vagal tone is a marker for health and longevity

The device he talks about is not available in the USA yet.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:27:02 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199719,199719#msg-199719 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199719,199719#msg-199719 www.youtube.com]
Donating blood lowers your micro plastics.
Donating plasma lowers it more.
AFers know about donating blood to keep iron levels at bay.
Dig a little deeper.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:47:51 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199642,199642#msg-199642 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199642,199642#msg-199642
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Did you know that a simple technique like shaking your ears can help stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system? In this video, we dive into how this practice activates the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, located near the ear and jaw. This powerful connection can help your body restore balance and healing, promoting relaxation and calming the nervous system.

Fold Your Ear Over... See What Happens to Your Body! Dr. Mandell
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In this video, we dive into a unique and simple technique involving your ears that can have unexpected benefits for your body and mind. By folding your ear over and stimulating key points behind your ears, you activate areas that may help improve your overall well-being. These techniques are designed to help you relax, activate the parasympathetic nervous system, and possibly experience relief from issues like stress, sleep problems, and even tinnitus.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:35:37 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199598,199598#msg-199598 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199598,199598#msg-199598 Sam GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:44:49 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199364,199364#msg-199364 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199364,199364#msg-199364 susan.d GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:54:27 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199361,199361#msg-199361 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199361,199361#msg-199361 www.youtube.com]
Kinda long winded and technical.

Omega-3s are essential for brain health, but most supplements—like fish oil—never actually make it to your brain. In this video, we dive into the real science behind omega-3 absorption and reveal why the form of your omega-3 supplement makes all the difference.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Mon, 26 May 2025 13:58:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199211,199211#msg-199211 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199211,199211#msg-199211 www.youtube.com]

Imagine a future where you can regrow missing teeth—no implants, no dentures, just your natural teeth growing back! Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, groundbreaking research from Toregem BioPharma, a Japanese biotech company, suggests this might soon be a reality! 🦷✨

At the center of this revolutionary discovery is USAG1, a protein that naturally prevents the body from growing extra teeth. Scientists have found a way to block USAG1 using a simple injection, allowing the body’s natural bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) to kickstart new tooth growth.


Could there be an AF type protein doing something like it ?
Dig a little deeper.

USAG1 search
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Functions:

Bone Formation:
USAG1 inhibits bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling, which is essential for bone formation. It does this by binding to lipoprotein receptor-related proteins (LRPs), preventing BMPs from interacting with their receptors.

Tooth Regeneration:
USAG1 is involved in the development and regeneration of teeth. It modulates Wnt signaling, which is necessary for tooth bud formation and development.
Kidney Function:
USAG1 is expressed in the kidneys and plays a role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance.

Another video saying more about it..
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Missing teeth? Forget dental implants - scientists have discovered a revolutionary way to regrow your natural teeth! This in-depth exploration reveals how a new drug targeting the USAG-1 protein could transform dental healthcare. We break down the clinical trials, costs, and timeline for this groundbreaking tissue engineering advancement that's set to revolutionize dentistry by 2030.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:13:48 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199083,199083#msg-199083 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199083,199083#msg-199083 search.app]

Reperfusion technologies that can reanimate human brains are raising the possibility that death could be a reversible condition, even hours after a cardiac arrest

By Helen Thomson

26 November 2024]]> susan.d GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:59:26 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199059,199059#msg-199059 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,199059,199059#msg-199059 nitrous oxide / “laughing gas Go through the comments also.

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How to manage life living with MTHFR variations and what important things to AVOID. From my recent podcast with Karalynne Call @just.ingredients.podcast]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:53:45 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198963,198963#msg-198963 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198963,198963#msg-198963
Does anyone have knowledge and/or experience of it?
Thank you
Sam]]> Sam GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:28:11 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198804,198804#msg-198804 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198804,198804#msg-198804 [www.youtube.com]
The big magnesium mistakes people are making, and how to use it properly.

Magnesium is a mineral used as a Cofactor for over 300 bodily processes, and is one that most people are deficient in, due to over farmed soils and not eating enough vegetables. In fact it's estimated that over 60% of the population are deficient in magnesium, causing a range of health problems from minor to severe.

People are now turning to magnesium supplements to help raise their levels, however, if you don't know the dosages, types and how to use it properly, you may end up wasting your money.

In this video I put together a list of the 12 big magnesium mistakes people are making on a regular basis, from taking the wrong form for their particular problem, to incorrect dosages and a lot more useful information.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:05:18 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198661,198661#msg-198661 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198661,198661#msg-198661 [www.youtube.com]]]> Joe GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:05:00 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198607,198607#msg-198607 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198607,198607#msg-198607 [www.youtube.com]
These 6 Fruits MELT Blood Clots Fast! Doctors Shocked! In this eye-opening video, we reveal the incredible power of specific fruits that can help prevent and even reverse blood clot formation. Groundbreaking research shows that these fruits not only enhance your cardiovascular health but also work in harmony with your body’s natural processes. From avocados to pomegranates, discover how these powerhouse foods can significantly lower your risk of dangerous clots. We’ll provide practical tips on how to incorporate these fruits into your daily diet, making it easy for anyone to boost their heart health. Don’t miss out on this life-saving information that could change your health forever!]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:03:29 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198390,198390#msg-198390 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,198390,198390#msg-198390 www.youtube.com]
Just a little bit more confusion to the Omega-6 & 3 subject. Enjoy it.
Looks like natural Omega-6 may not be as bad for us !!!]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:36:20 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197995,197995#msg-197995 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197995,197995#msg-197995
Wonder if anyone has used this. I've been on it, at 25 mg, for 3 weeks with no results. The urologist Dr told me to up it to 50 mg.

When I research the mirabegron, it has a 80 rating, fwiw....

I had a prostate procedure called Euro-lift that has helped with urine flow, but I still wake up every hour to hour and a half.

The Dr. said I could to bladder Botox, but good grief, when I had a cystoscopy it was worse than a kidney stone and they won't give me anything but Valium - which they did with the cystoscopy.

The other urologist i went to wanted to do the Rezum procedure, the Dr. that did the Euro-lift said his was less invasive. The other urologist said I'd still have issues with bladder spasms since I have the prostate issue for so long.]]> acantha GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:20:13 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197894,197894#msg-197894 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197894,197894#msg-197894
When I click on it, it takes me to iherb
So, if i buy from them, this forum benefits?]]> acantha GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:29:14 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197674,197674#msg-197674 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197674,197674#msg-197674 Dean

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Thanks]]> Sam GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:29:11 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197058,197058#msg-197058 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,197058,197058#msg-197058
Thanks for your reply Bettylou which I managed to get before the subject was removed from the website.

As most of us know Afib is triggered by many things so it only makes sense that inflammation within the body could well be one of those triggers.

Good luck with your experiment using your friends earthing mat she must think it works if she keeps using it.

Barry G.]]> Barry G. GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sun, 01 Sep 2024 02:11:10 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196832,196832#msg-196832 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196832,196832#msg-196832
I don't know if I already wrote about this in the past or not.

I am now on Eliquis 2.5 mg b.i.d. I do take supplements as well. I take turmeric extract 500 mg q.a.m., vitamin C caps 500 mg BID, & 1 tsp of cod liver oil q.a.m. Is it okay to take these along with Eliquis? If so, is there any spacing apart necessary?

Last week while in an inversion in yoga using a strap above my elbows, I came home with a purpura right below the elbow. I can't remember for sure, but I usually take those supps in the morning a few hr before class. I wondered if taking all those together is too much? I have been taking it for quite a while, but maybe it was the pressure of the strap while being inverted as well that caused the blood to make a purpura.

It got me to wondering about safety of these mixes. Turmeric is good for inflammation & cod liver oil for Omega 3s, etc, and Vit C for a lot of reasons, but they also act to thin blood a bit too, right?

Any advice on this? And, Jackie if you are still using the forum, I would love to hear from you.

Thank you,]]> Madeline GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Sat, 05 Oct 2024 06:48:55 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196751,196751#msg-196751 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196751,196751#msg-196751 [www.cspinet.org]

Brominated vegetable oil, sometimes listed as BVO on product labels, was recently banned from foods and beverages sold in California. On July 2, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has revoked the regulation that permits BVO's use in foods and beverages. Here's what to know about the harmful additive, including where you might find it and why the FDA's national ban is necessary.]]> Todd GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:41:48 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196611,196611#msg-196611 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196611,196611#msg-196611 my.clevelandclinic.org]

My husband is suffering in pain plus two discs are causing issues. PT and steroid shots at a surgical center are not helping.

The next step is an RV ablation on his spinal nerves.

He spent four months in the states for treatment just to be able to fly home and tolerate the long flight and pain.

Has anybody heard of this RF ablation technique and is there common risks? He already had a nerve block but his leg was jelly and he couldn’t walk temporarily until it wore out.]]> susan.d GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:32:29 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196566,196566#msg-196566 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?10,196566,196566#msg-196566 Thank you.
Lois]]> LSulka GENERAL HEALTH FORUM Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:11:14 +0000