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	Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia…. Sympathetic Dominance…and more by Jackie	6,334	9	03/24/2014 11:48PM Last Post by Jean
	How much potassium supplement? by leondas	1,930	5	03/15/2014 06:42PM Last Post by Jackie
	2 Weeks After Doctor Tomassoni Ablation by tsco	1,761	14	03/18/2014 11:26AM Last Post by LarryG
	Ahh! Gave my daughter 300 mg. of Flec by mistake! by tobherd	1,608	6	03/15/2014 02:52AM Last Post by tobherd
	2 weeks after Dr. N Ablation; Doing good by smackman	1,535	2	03/17/2014 03:28AM Last Post by Jean
	2 week follow up with Dr. Hongo after ablation by Windstar	1,730	7	03/31/2014 04:22PM Last Post by Windstar
	Feeling Discouraged - Restaurants by Doreen	2,130	23	03/18/2014 12:18AM Last Post by Doreen
	Does this happen? by joey1974	1,871	17	03/15/2014 10:59PM Last Post by Elizabeth
	Still feeling Jittery; Is it the Multaq? by smackman	1,980	5	03/13/2014 08:22PM Last Post by smackman
	EPs at Duke University by lisa mac	1,588	1	03/11/2014 11:07PM Last Post by lisa mac
	Quercetin question by smackman	1,764	4	03/13/2014 08:25PM Last Post by smackman
	Natale Ablation by JAYHAWK	1,741	6	03/11/2014 07:02PM Last Post by JAYHAWK
	Atrial runs by lmann	1,821	6	03/11/2014 06:18PM Last Post by lmann
	Day 9 and doing well after Ablation by smackman	1,760	7	03/10/2014 01:00PM Last Post by smackman
	Curcumin Interactions with Xarelto and Blood Thinners by Windstar	10,631	2	03/09/2014 05:36AM Last Post by Shannon
	In ER Friday with TIA/Stroke Symptoms by Windstar	2,364	13	05/10/2014 04:11AM Last Post by Shannon
	Woke up in afib today. Natural tips and techniques? by erich	2,728	14	03/15/2014 05:40PM Last Post by erich
	off Coumadin, on to Natto by Cindy O	1,696	4	03/11/2014 12:35AM Last Post by Shannon
	Cutting Supplements after Ablation Surgery?? by Windstar	1,591	8	03/08/2014 11:44PM Last Post by Windstar
	Ablation with Natale March 4 by Deluge	1,699	13	03/16/2014 03:29PM Last Post by Deluge
	Six week ablation update by Jean	1,587	9	03/07/2014 11:43PM Last Post by Shannon
	propafenone and digestive ( pancreas?) problems by dwhite	1,828	8	03/08/2014 01:01AM Last Post by dwhite
	EPs at Duke University by lisa mac	1,371	1	03/06/2014 01:09AM Last Post by lisa mac
	10 year outcome for Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation in paroxysmal AF ablation by Shannon	1,872	12	03/09/2014 10:18PM Last Post by Ralph
	How long do you think the drugs will work? by John S	1,599	8	03/11/2014 02:49PM Last Post by Shannon
	HOME! Just feel jittery by smackman	2,059	6	03/07/2014 01:52PM Last Post by Shannon
	Is it OK to have a drink or two after an ablation? by tobherd	9,589	11	03/06/2014 07:31PM Last Post by McHale
	Unrefined Sea Salt by Louise	2,000	6	03/06/2014 09:07PM Last Post by judianne
	Ablation update week one! by tsco	1,688	5	03/07/2014 01:32AM Last Post by Windstar
	Alcohol may ease the nerves that cause atrial fibrillation by Dean	1,818	5	03/05/2014 01:59AM Last Post by Shannon
	Need Help Finding New Ubiquinol by Windstar	1,700	3	03/05/2014 10:12PM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Alcohol increasing PACs while on Flecainide? by Diane98683	3,221	5	03/05/2014 02:07AM Last Post by Diane98683
	Dr. Barrett's office sounds unsure as to if I need an TEE...Shannon? by tobherd	1,800	10	03/06/2014 07:41PM Last Post by McHale
	More about combining supplements by Louise	1,709	19	03/06/2014 03:11PM Last Post by Louise
	New Vitamin D study shows key link to inflammation reduction by Shannon	1,559	5	03/09/2014 08:58PM Last Post by Shannon
	MI and end stage renal disease by McHale	1,798	11	03/07/2014 03:24PM Last Post by Randy
	Headed home after Dr. Natale Ablation by smackman	1,745	7	03/04/2014 06:03PM Last Post by Windstar
	Home After Ablation with Dr. Hongo by Windstar	1,835	7	03/07/2014 04:02AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	March 2014 issue of International Health News by Hans Larsen	1,582	2	03/02/2014 04:02PM Last Post by Jackie
	Vagal afib? How to know for sure? by erich	1,642	7	03/05/2014 06:09AM Last Post by Shannon
	Ablation accomplished by tsco	1,660	9	03/03/2014 12:31AM Last Post by tsco
	Useful Bordeaux Information by gallach	1,528	4	02/28/2014 04:41PM Last Post by Shannon
	Can estrogen reduce episodes? by Lynn	1,342	2	02/28/2014 05:18PM Last Post by Shannon
	No response from Natale's office re: stats by Lynn	1,642	8	03/03/2014 05:53AM Last Post by Shannon
	Smackman doing fine after nice ablation in Austin by Shannon	1,555	5	02/28/2014 03:56PM Last Post by afhound99
	toronto ablation by judianne	1,732	9	02/28/2014 08:13PM Last Post by Jackie
	Question (hypothetical in my case) about cardioversion by Gill	1,768	11	02/28/2014 03:20AM Last Post by Lynn
	Leaving for AUSTIN by smackman	1,845	9	02/27/2014 10:57AM Last Post by smackman
	The end of a happy relationship with Flec by Simon C	1,724	9	02/27/2014 05:04AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Still in NSR 4 days after stopping Multaq by smackman	1,727	7	02/26/2014 03:31AM Last Post by Shannon
	D day! by tsco	1,720	12	02/25/2014 10:40PM Last Post by Heather
	Flecainide: Please define 'success' by Dirk	1,908	7	03/07/2014 03:03PM Last Post by mwcf
	Workout and ectopics by CatalinRo	1,625	7	02/26/2014 08:26PM Last Post by ben saif
	35 year old new a fibber by erich	1,970	23	04/22/2014 10:34PM Last Post by PH
	Anticoagulants, and Having an Ablation in NYC by portofcall39	1,755	11	03/04/2014 02:49PM Last Post by portofcall39
	Shannon: After Surgery Supplements by Windstar	1,385	3	02/23/2014 10:34PM Last Post by Windstar
	Anti-arrhythmic drugs and sudden cardiac death by CatalinRo	1,481	3	02/22/2014 07:43PM Last Post by CatalinRo
	No Flecainide by tsco	1,626	6	02/24/2014 01:14AM Last Post by Randy
	Study reports advance in ablation technique by Iatrogenia	1,759	11	02/22/2014 06:34AM Last Post by Shannon
	ce Internet Trolls Are Actually Sadists, Study Finds by Anonymous User	1,424	3	02/28/2014 01:31AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	IP6 (Inositol Hexaphosphate) and Heart Rhythm by Sam	2,265	4	02/22/2014 03:29PM Last Post by Sam
	Should I be concerned about the success of my ablation? by Jean	1,612	6	02/27/2014 01:01AM Last Post by portofcall39
	Shannon: Non-diabetic insulin deficiency by Windstar	1,648	5	02/20/2014 08:18PM Last Post by Windstar
	Study finds ablation more effective for PAF than drugs by Iatrogenia	1,741	14	03/03/2014 04:44AM Last Post by McHale
	UK/European Ablation Specialist by DavidPrice	1,648	11	03/07/2014 02:50PM Last Post by mwcf
	Follow up to recent post: Recent (probable) TIA by portofcall39	1,554	5	02/20/2014 08:03PM Last Post by portofcall39
	Miralax used with Multaq cause irregular Heart beat? by smackman	1,757	11	02/21/2014 06:04PM Last Post by Shannon
	Major surgery after Afib Ablation by lindsleyjr	1,401	5	02/25/2014 10:10PM Last Post by lindsleyjr
	Will Trimethoprim Affect My Heart? by Sam	1,591	6	02/18/2014 03:40PM Last Post by Sam
	Weird new trigger... by DavidPrice	1,874	9	02/18/2014 02:44PM Last Post by DavidPrice
	My PAF has gone crazy... by silentsal	2,220	24	03/02/2014 01:12PM Last Post by Shannon
	Esophageal Fistula - low probability, high consequence complication of AF ablation by researcher	2,985	31	03/07/2014 02:55PM Last Post by mwcf
	Has anyone used Protonix post-ablation? by Windstar	1,697	3	02/22/2014 11:52PM Last Post by Shannon
	Question about stopping Multaq and Metro before Ablation by smackman	1,978	4	02/15/2014 09:27PM Last Post by bstevens
	Swollen fingers and Toes and AFIB by PurpleHaze	1,502	4	03/03/2014 10:34PM Last Post by PurpleHaze
	Anniversary by Thor Iverson	1,714	14	02/25/2014 02:27PM Last Post by researcher
	Time off work for ablation by PhilS	2,152	6	03/14/2014 04:25PM Last Post by PhilS
	Got The Call by tsco	1,636	8	02/19/2014 02:13PM Last Post by tsco
	Bradycardia and Afib by Jim Bob	2,309	7	02/19/2014 04:23PM Last Post by Sam
	Afib and coffee enemas by Windstar	2,382	8	02/28/2014 01:38AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	AliveCor smartphone ECG monitor now FDA approved Over the Counter by Shannon	1,945	12	03/21/2014 08:21PM Last Post by researcher
	N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) by Taylor	3,390	12	02/17/2014 11:11PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	18 Months Post Ablation - Report Card by Poppino	1,707	8	02/14/2014 07:42PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Persistent afib vs Long term persistent AFIB by smackman	1,527	2	02/13/2014 04:46AM Last Post by Shannon
	Just put on propafenone by dwhite	1,551	15	02/14/2014 01:59PM Last Post by dwhite
	Epigenetics by William	1,741	4	02/13/2014 11:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	Methylation Dysfunction by Jackie	3,951	6	02/12/2014 04:03PM Last Post by Tom_P
	Recent (probable) TIA by portofcall39	2,387	26	02/21/2014 01:22PM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Latest in Paleo by John21	1,764	6	02/28/2014 01:41AM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Volume Reflux and Prokinetic Drugs by DavidPrice	1,792	17	02/14/2014 06:58PM Last Post by Windstar
	Natale ablation in Austin by DennisC	1,571	2	02/09/2014 02:45PM Last Post by Shannon
	First Degree AV Block & Bradycardia by Kurtray	1,973	9	03/04/2014 04:00AM Last Post by Kurtray
	New Chapter products by Hans Larsen	1,679	1	02/08/2014 12:18AM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Experiences with "resistive starch" more sleep, less mag by GeorgeN	2,651	27	02/19/2014 06:13PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Ablation Surgery with Dr. Richard Hongo by Windstar	1,906	12	02/11/2014 06:45PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Not that any of us intrepid researchers are afraid of a stroke, of course... by Anonymous User	1,393	2	02/07/2014 07:59PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	How do you deal with Anxiety/stress? by smackman	2,088	17	02/10/2014 04:06PM Last Post by Sam
	Video says ablation can be a cure for LAF by Iatrogenia	1,497	1	02/06/2014 07:29PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Mag and Pot by tsco	1,487	3	02/07/2014 08:46PM Last Post by Windstar
	pradaxa by Anonymous User	1,712	10	02/28/2014 10:54PM Last Post by StephenL
	Cauliflower and Cardiovascular Support by Todd	1,944	7	02/06/2014 07:48PM Last Post by LarryG
	iherb said zyflamend not allowed in canada eh?? by Adrian	1,725	6	02/08/2014 07:59PM Last Post by Adrian
	L-theanine dosage by smackman	3,877	5	02/08/2014 05:57PM Last Post by Windstar
	Fever for several days following PVI ablation by DDavidson	3,564	15	02/07/2014 06:16PM Last Post by DDavidson
	Take aspirin, nattokinase, vitamin K2 together? by Iatrogenia	2,562	7	02/03/2014 06:38PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	February/March 2014 issue of The AFIB Report by Hans Larsen	1,596	1	02/02/2014 09:14PM Last Post by Hans Larsen
	Email for Dr. Natale by [email protected]	1,630	2	02/04/2014 04:35AM Last Post by DennisC
	age cutoff for ablation by erika101	1,692	8	02/02/2014 07:12PM Last Post by Shannon
	NSR After Ablation by Randy	1,831	10	02/01/2014 04:42AM Last Post by Shannon
	Ablation scheduled for Feb. 27 by smackman	1,845	14	02/03/2014 03:45PM Last Post by Randy
	Ablation Recovery time needed question by smackman	1,821	9	01/31/2014 01:14AM Last Post by Randy
	One Year on The Strategy by John21	1,903	6	02/01/2014 09:29PM Last Post by GeorgeN
	CPAP and AFIB by tsco	2,263	20	02/03/2014 10:16AM Last Post by Murray L
	heart palpitations tonight scaring me by smackman	3,003	15	02/03/2014 10:21AM Last Post by Murray L
	UK NICE Guidelines for RF ablation by Gill	1,730	6	01/27/2014 07:24PM Last Post by Shannon
	Digestive issues, gut bacteria and resistive starch by GeorgeN	2,337	18	02/04/2014 01:16AM Last Post by GeorgeN
	Received the all clear from Dr. Natale by KenH	1,873	7	01/29/2014 06:52AM Last Post by chrisdodt
	doxycycline by smackman	2,202	3	01/25/2014 11:05AM Last Post by Gill
	Left atrial enlargement by Lynn	2,661	19	01/29/2014 07:56AM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Pradaxa to Xarelto question by smackman	1,634	2	01/24/2014 03:34PM Last Post by Louise
	Laying on Left side question to Dr. Natale by smackman	2,672	11	02/03/2014 07:24PM Last Post by tibbar
	My Consultation with Dr. Natale by smackman	1,965	17	01/27/2014 04:59PM Last Post by mailman52
	First full day off Flecainide....feeling more PACs by tobherd	1,948	9	01/24/2014 01:22AM Last Post by DennisC
	What a Mess Afib/aflutter/tachy by tsco	1,654	3	01/21/2014 11:57PM Last Post by tsco
	How Soon To Return to Supplements After Ablation by Randy	1,428	3	01/22/2014 06:02AM Last Post by Randy
	MSM by spekkles	1,671	4	01/27/2014 01:14AM Last Post by Lynn
	What to expect at Dr Natale consultation by smackman	1,684	4	01/22/2014 06:33PM Last Post by smackman
	potassium by joey1974	2,032	9	01/22/2014 03:39PM Last Post by Sam
	Minimum effective daily dose Flecainide by TomC	2,236	23	01/24/2014 11:27PM Last Post by TomC
	More Caffeine may lower AFIB risk? by McHale	2,107	19	01/25/2014 03:58AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Natale versus Bordeaux and insurance question by PH	1,555	4	03/15/2014 07:49PM Last Post by Shannon
	Headed to Austin TX via Frisco TX by smackman	1,547	6	01/18/2014 04:05PM Last Post by McHale
	Finding a Cardiologist vs an EP?? by Windstar	1,717	5	01/18/2014 09:20AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	AFib/Earlier Dementia by dnvrfox	1,962	11	01/18/2014 02:20AM Last Post by Jackie
	Fish oil AFIB reducing properties by Mikej	2,083	19	01/24/2014 02:27PM Last Post by Shannon
	TIKOSYN by Murray L	1,901	12	01/19/2014 05:08AM Last Post by Murray L
	My Dad by londoner	1,852	14	01/15/2014 05:58PM Last Post by Jackie
	My 10 mo Post alation w Dr N by John A	1,437	8	01/16/2014 04:17AM Last Post by John A
	Magnetic Mattress Pads by Marg			This topic has been moved.
	How Honest to be with a new EP? by Windstar	1,807	18	01/13/2014 09:01PM Last Post by Windstar
	questions for those with a horiba K+ meter by montos	2,207	6	01/12/2014 12:04PM Last Post by TomC
	Who has best ablation technology? by PH	2,179	27	01/26/2014 02:12AM Last Post by McHale
	Pulse rate high..should I be worried? by tobherd	2,056	7	01/14/2014 01:25AM Last Post by tobherd
	It is getting worse by Lynn	2,121	12	01/12/2014 12:02AM Last Post by Lynn
	11 years of nsr post ablation by Gill	2,260	13	04/03/2014 09:36PM Last Post by aldona
	Melatonin by Ralph	4,186	27	12/13/2017 03:44PM Last Post by Bobby
	The Al-Sabah Arrhythmia Institute of Mt Sinai Commercial by McHale	1,728	6	01/09/2014 05:17PM Last Post by McHale
	Questioning my possible ablation (cold feet) by smackman	2,346	19	01/16/2014 03:56PM Last Post by Louise
	Passing the torch by Hans Larsen	4,918	57	01/12/2014 01:10PM Last Post by Shannon
	Old stuff by William	2,197	10	01/08/2014 03:51PM Last Post by Jackie
	8.5 years since Natale ablation by dnvrfox	2,001	9	01/06/2014 03:28PM Last Post by John21
	Alivecor or Lifewatch Monitors by RonB	1,910	12	01/21/2014 04:20AM Last Post by RalphL
	FDA Plans New Safety Assessment Of Dabigatran (Pradaxa) by StephenL	1,541	2	01/08/2014 07:43AM Last Post by Shannon
	Calcium channel blocker alternatives by ron	1,865	7	01/04/2014 10:15PM Last Post by ron
	Could The Beast Be Back ? by Sammy	1,879	11	01/19/2014 03:48PM Last Post by Jackie
	To Volunteer or Not Volunteer for Natale Research by Randy	1,640	8	01/04/2014 09:08PM Last Post by Shannon
	What I've Learned about AFIB by LarryZ	2,057	8	01/03/2014 05:12AM Last Post by Murray L
	NYT article today misleading in one respect by afhound99	2,203	13	01/05/2014 07:35AM Last Post by Shannon
	vagally-mediated afib and coffe by Enrique	2,327	7	01/03/2014 05:10PM Last Post by PhilS
	Sleeping Position by Enrique	12,782	15	01/02/2014 06:36PM Last Post by McHale
	10 Days Since My Dr. Natale Ablation w/ Ablation Report by onewaypockets	3,400	22	06/01/2018 02:48AM Last Post by onewaypockets
	Dectective work by Kittymama	2,169	8	01/01/2014 06:25PM Last Post by Shannon
	XARELTO AND SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS by Randy	6,763	9	12/28/2013 04:41AM Last Post by Shannon
	blanking period issues by axiomtherapy	2,236	23	12/31/2013 03:02PM Last Post by McHale
	Happy Holidays by Hans Larsen	1,913	18	12/29/2013 01:42PM Last Post by Shannon
	Concerned about VT and waiting for ablation consult by Windstar	2,120	21	01/17/2014 07:33PM Last Post by Windstar
	Bystolic (Nebivolol) questions by Shapshfter	2,093	5	12/29/2013 09:24PM Last Post by Shannon
	Dr Natale 6 Months Post-Op by McHale	1,779	11	12/31/2013 05:19AM Last Post by McHale
	My reaquaintance with the beast by DavidPrice	2,391	8	12/27/2013 06:18AM Last Post by Ralph
	AFIB and parasites by Anonymous User	2,226	4	12/26/2013 12:26AM Last Post by Jackie
	Slight Chest Pains - 7 months post-ablation? by Stephen	1,682	5	12/23/2013 01:29AM Last Post by Shannon
	Magnesium Threonate question by RonB	3,554	12	12/26/2013 09:23PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Follow up w/Dr. Barrett - time to get off Flecainide! by tobherd	2,037	10	12/23/2013 12:21AM Last Post by tobherd
	Excellent article by Dr Mandrola on the problems of using relative risk analysis in the NOAC versus Warfarin debate .. as well as in all other areas of medicine by Shannon	1,769	12	12/22/2013 02:02PM Last Post by Louise
	5-month follow-up after ablation with Dr. Steven Hao, CPMC by Iatrogenia	1,623	10	12/24/2013 09:24PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Vitamin and Mineral Supplements in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: An Updated Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force by researcher			This topic has been moved.
	My Ablation Story by axiomtherapy	1,967	24	12/30/2013 03:03PM Last Post by axiomtherapy
	anyone use Flecanide to rid ectopics? by hstamas	1,812	10	12/29/2013 07:57PM Last Post by Enrique
	AF or Panic Attack? by Kittymama	1,644	8	01/01/2014 06:37PM Last Post by Shannon
	Block Dangerous Inflammatory Signaling by Jackie	1,912	13	12/27/2013 03:51PM Last Post by ln108
	The best smart and stupid questions to ask Dr. Natale in initial appointment? by Chuck Connors	1,700	3	12/20/2013 01:56PM Last Post by ggheld
	Definition of Atrial Fribrillation by Louise	1,925	12	12/20/2013 10:36PM Last Post by Louise
	Has anyone experienced weather (drop in barometric pressure) as trigger for LAF? by Suzukimarillyn	1,542	7	12/20/2013 03:08AM Last Post by Kittymama
	Something for Christmas by Gill			This topic has been moved.
	antibiotics by dwhite	1,408	4	12/18/2013 03:48AM Last Post by Anonymous User
	Left Atrium Size? by Murray L	1,932	10	12/20/2013 12:55AM Last Post by Randy
	Question about "supplements by smackman	1,613	2	12/16/2013 07:23PM Last Post by Jackie
	Dr. Natale Ablation Scheduled In Three Days In SF! by onewaypockets	1,674	6	12/20/2013 07:22PM Last Post by Shannon
	Triggers v. Causes by Ralph	1,979	10	12/23/2013 12:25AM Last Post by DavidPrice
	Afib and Ventricular Tachycardia by Windstar	1,861	7	12/18/2013 04:13PM Last Post by researcher
	So Discouraged by Kittymama	1,894	15	12/28/2013 05:31PM Last Post by researcher
	Astaxanthin - Cardio protective.... and more by Jackie	2,446	4	12/18/2013 01:56PM Last Post by Shannon
	What to expect? First appointment w/ Dr. Natale. by Chuck Connors	1,798	6	12/21/2013 05:37PM Last Post by Chuck Connors
	God Bless you all !! by JMR	1,912	17	12/20/2013 09:10PM Last Post by Iatrogenia
	Earthing (Grounding) Health Risks & AF by Todd	2,020	2	12/15/2013 05:30PM Last Post by John21
	Sleep apnea, apnoea, or apnœa by GeorgeN	2,003	18	12/27/2013 03:56PM Last Post by ln108
	On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, My True Love Sent to Me by Randy	1,562	4	12/13/2013 07:34PM Last Post by Jackie
	Structural and electrical remodeling of the atrial substrate by Louise	1,447	3	12/13/2013 06:15PM Last Post by Shannon
	Afib and Hypothyroidism by Josiah	1,640	5	12/14/2013 08:14PM Last Post by Jackie
	Potassium gluconate by joey1974	1,648	6	12/16/2013 04:56PM Last Post by joey1974