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Re: The Rising Tide of Atrial Fibrillation: Is Primary Care Ready? - 5 weeks ago
Looks like AF is the gift of Inheritance.. Search it some more. Chromosome 4q25 variants are genetic modifiers of rare ion channel mutations associated with familial atrial fibrillation. This study tested the hypothesis that two common polymorphisms in the chromosome 4q25 region that have been associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) contribute to the variable penetrance of familial AF.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: The Rising Tide of Atrial Fibrillation: Is Primary Care Ready? - 6 weeks ago
Electronic pollution galore. Its everywhere.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month - 3 months ago
A lot of sites talking about it. September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a critically important time for the Heart Rhythm Society to raise awareness for this life threatening arrhythmia. Our efforts are focused on helping the public become more familiar with the symptoms, warning signs, and available treatment options.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
How I Use Aspirin to Unclog Arteries - 3 months ago
At about 18 min he goes into his AF. Pre Diabetics and AF. 4Q25 AF gene. CIMT test. LPa test LPA. He uses the term LP little a, test. The title is a little misleading.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
BVO: The FDA finally bans brominated vegetable oil - 4 months ago
A lot more out there about it. 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 miby Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Re: Ectopy and Eating - 6 months ago
Look into Akkermansia mucinophila. It eats mucus. Lots of positive stuff about it.I just posted a Youtube video on the general health forum. Just one of many about it.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Akkermansia mucinophila: WHAT it is, WHY we want it, and HOW to get it - 6 months ago
I Stumbled across Akkermansia mucinophila looking into the FODMAP Diet. It is microbes that feed off of mucus. There may be some good AF connections to them, if we dig a little deeper. This is just one of many the video's about Akkermansia mucinophila's positive effects.by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Chlormequat: What is the chemical found in Cheerios, Quaker Oats? - 9 months ago
Looks like Chlormequat Chloride is in all the grains. Chlormequat side effects Exposure to Chlormequat Chloride can cause nausea and vomiting. Higher levels can cause slow or irregular heartbeat, tremors, seizures, and coma. Use of chlormequat on crops like wheat, oats and barley decreases stem height of the plants.by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Re: AVOID Turmeric if you have THESE health problems! | why turmeric supplements are completely useless? - 9 months ago
Taking it with FAT also. Never heard of that. Thanks.by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
POTASSIUM - Arrhythmia or High Blood Pressure? The Overlooked Electrolyte! PLUS MORE - 9 months ago
POTASSIUM (K) is a critical electrolyte that works across cell membranes in conjunction with Sodium. It is part of the mechanism that allows for the correct passage of chemicals through the membranes. Most people are deficient in Potassium to some degree. An extreme deficiency is known as Hypokalemia. This link below has the rest of the short video's you can go through. When you see howby Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
White Matter Disease - 10 months ago
Hypertension, High blood sugar, Migraines are some of the causes. Lots more out there about it. In this episode of I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN with Dr. Sullivan, Dr. Karen D. Sullivan discusses white matter disease: what it is, how it affects your brain health and what you can do about.by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Iron: the most common nutrient deficiency AND the most toxic - 10 months ago
How to avoid iron deficiency anemia, bad supplements, and toxic overload.by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Oxalate Dumping: The WORST Food That Feeds Oxalates (Eat This Instead) - 10 months ago
Oxalate Dumping: The WORST Food That Feeds Oxalates (Eat This Instead) One of the comments below about oxalates triggering AF. I'm 50 and did Keto about 3 years ago, overloaded on oxalates as you describe above. I ate Keto for about 12 months, by the end of that period, ended up in hospital 3 times with heart arrhythmia's AF and VF. These episodes would last up to an hour, almostby Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
AVOID Ginger If You Have THESE Health Problems! - 11 months ago
It is an AF trigger for me. Avoid Ginger if you have these health problems. Did you know that ginger is one of the most nutritious plants? Its active components including gingerol and shogaols have a plethora of health benefits. It has also been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a multitude of medical conditions. Although it has powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties tby Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Atrial Fibrillation: ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE, APPLE WATCHES - 11 months ago
Early in the video he discusses the AV Node. Looks like it keeps AF from taking us out. Study the AV Node little more. Could not find it on this forum. Use the full screen option on youtube to get a good close of all the heart parts. What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatmenby Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Unbelievable Benefits Of Magnesium Glycinate - 11 months ago
Today, we're going to unravel the mysteries of Magnesium Glycinate, a not-so-talked-about but absolutely incredible mineral that's been making waves in the health and wellness community. From giving you the gift of blissful sleep to keeping your heart beating in rhythm, Magnesium Glycinate is like that superhero you never knew you needed. And the best part? The benefits don't stoby Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Re: Your cells don’t have the genome you were born with. Project aims to chart impact of new mutations - 1 year ago
Here is the one i got it through. It was $149 and i got the results 1 week after the blood draw. The results were emailed to me. People with the MTHFR gene supposedly do not absorb folic acid well. This below is just a drop in the bucket. Dig a little deeper. A big difference between Quatrefolic® and the calcium salt-based L-methylfolate forms is that the maker, Gnosis, bound the (6Sby Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Re: Your cells don’t have the genome you were born with. Project aims to chart impact of new mutations - 1 year ago
Wonder if any of that is connected to the MTHFR gene ? I just found out about a week ago,that i have it. What does it mean if you have the MTHFR gene? If the MTHFR gene that codes for this enzyme mutates, it may contribute to a variety of health conditions ranging from depression to some cancers. People have two MTHFR genes, inheriting one from each of their parents. Mutations can affect one (hby Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Magnesium L-Threonate: Any of you using it ? - 1 year ago
Magnesium L-Threonate is more effective than other forms of magnesium at crossing this barrier, making it a form of magnesium for targeting the brain. Lots of reviews all over the web about better brain enhancement. Sleeping better just to start with. Search it yourself. Lots of video's. and brands to search through. How will it act with AFers ?by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
buteyko breathing for atrial fibrillation - 1 year ago
I was looking into buteyko breathing for something else, and searched it for AF. A lot of stuff in this search to go through. How does “wrong breathing” affect our body? Respiratory system: wheezing, stuffy nose, loss of taste and smell, runny nose, runny nose, difficulty breathing, coughing, chest pressure, frequent respiratory infections, frequent yawning and snoring. Nervous system: poorby Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Air pollution may spur irregular heart rhythms in healthy teens - 1 year ago
Teenagers may experience irregular heart rhythms — or arrhythmias — within two hours after breathing polluted air, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The study is the first of its kind to analyze air pollution's cardiovascular impact on adolescents. Its all over the internet. Looks like most are repeating the same thing. Could it be effecting some of the older AFers ?by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: Quercetin could cure cardiac arrhythmia through multiple mechanisms and signaling pathways - 1 year ago
Looking like the quercetin dihydrate the best form? Quercetin dihydrate therefore seems to have the apparent best bioavailability followed by glycosides, aglycone, and finally rutinoside [9]. The chemical description of quercetin dihydrate is 3,3′4′, 5,7-pentahydroxy flavone The quercetin dihydrate is in a male enhancement product when i stumbled across it. There were only 2 ingredients inby Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quercetin could cure cardiac arrhythmia through multiple mechanisms and signaling pathways - 1 year ago
Anybody familiar with Quercetin / Quercetin Dihydrate. Was looking it up for any type of side effects and came across this. Quercetin is a plant flavonoid, whereas quercetin dihydrate is a synthetic chemical compound. Highlights. Arrhythmia is a commonly occurring cardiac problem worldwide. Quercetin has great potential in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. Quercetin could cure cardiacby Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: 5 Harmful Myths About Food's Effect On Heart Health - 1 year ago
I guess wild caught Alaskan Salmon are safe to eat. Pink Salmon.by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Re: *** FORUM PROBLEMS *** - 2 years ago
When i click on the big Yellow AF button / Afibbers Forum it only brings me to home page again. General Health yellow button brings me to straight to the General Heath page.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: *** FORUM PROBLEMS *** - 2 years ago
The Yellow AF button has not be working since. It just brings me to the AF or General health links.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem - 3 years ago
At 27 min she starts talking about ablations, but the whole video is very educational. Any of you ever heard of the Hybrid Maze ? Andrea Cooley, DO, FACOS, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at the UT Health East Texas Cardiovascular Institute discusses Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem.by Todd - AFIBBERS FORUM
Meat ROTS in Your Colon?? (What Really Does…) 2021 - 3 years ago
Does meat rot in your colon? Is it difficult for humans to digest meat? Many vegans believe that meat rots in your colon, and teach this to anyone who will listen. Here is the anatomy and physiology explaining how this does not and can not happen. The human digestive system is designed to digest meat quickly and thoroughly. Also, many pills and gum will pass thru undigested...by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Re: Omega-6 Apocalypse 2 - 3 years ago
The stuff you are eating is fine. To much Omega 6 no matter what the source is not good. What oils are highly processed? These are the so-called “vegetable" oils many of us grew up on. Found at your typical grocery store, these clear, tasteless, highly refined and processed oils include corn, soybean, canola, safflower and sunflower oils. Look into this a bit more. RBD stands forby Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Omega-6 Apocalypse 2 - 3 years ago
Are Seed Oil Excesses the Unifying Mechanism for Overweight and Virtually All Chronic Disease?by Todd - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM