Could someone recommend a good zinc lozenge for the immune system? Most of them have fructose or corn syrup. is it better to take a pill instead of a lozenge?by whitehaven - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Carey, I weigh 118 lbs, 5 feet 4 inches, and I exercise everyday, tennis, weights, walks, etc. I started taking grapeseed extract, hawthorn and increased my vitamin D.. I also take a lot of magnesium.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Does anyone have a proven natural method to lower blood pressure without drugs?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anyone out there experience bloating issues post ablation and if so how long did it take to resolve? Going on 5 weeks post ablation.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. Have learned about mouth taping and proper breathing techniques. Is it possible to incorporate both, mouth taping and a Cpap machine? If so, which Cpap machine is the best and most comfortable to use? Thanks in advance.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anyone had experience with Airbnb in downtown Austin, close to St. David's Hospital?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
my 97 year old father is in permanent afib……..converted on its own from PAF to permanent when hit with the airbag in a car accident. He feels fine and is only on a blood thinner (coumadin).by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Is a TEE procedure required pre ablation with everyone and what exactly should we expect?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Non invasive vagus nerve stimulation...…..www.tctmd.com Opinions??by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
There is a device out there called the Parasym……..non invasive vagus nerve stimulation. Has anyone used or heard of it?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anyone out there who have had only ONE successful ablation without a follow up procedure? Does it even exist and how long have you been in NSR?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anyone out there that wants to share, guide and educate someone that will be going through the ablation process in a few months? (of course with Dr. Natale) Thank youby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was recently diagnosed with mild sleep apnea ……(AHI..10.6) Anyone out there with similar diagnosis and how were you treated ? Do you think it is relevant to be treated with a mild case if one is considering an ablation?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Currently I am taking 5mg of Eliquis twice a day. Since all my afib episodes occur only at night, why can't I just take a daily dose before bed? I am a CHAD-Vasc score of 1. For protection during the day, I would supplement with NK or consume fresh Natto. Any insight on this?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
My cardiologist prescribed 12.5 mg of Lopressor to slow my heart rate down...……(120-150 BPM when in afib which is occurring every other night for a few hours, then back in NSR by morning). Is this approach worthwhile to try first before considering an ablation? Was diagnosed over 2 years ago. Thanks in advance.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fairly new to afib. Diagnosed about 2 years ago. Episodes occur mostly early morning hours and never interfere with my daily life. Good health other than afib……... episodes occurring every other day. Also, I am not on any type of rate control medication because I don't like taking drugs, but I am on Eliquis due to frequency of afib. My current age is 67 with no comorbidities. (Rate gby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
I guess we could start with number of years afib free...…...not quite sure if there is such a thing as complete obliteration.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just doing a little personal survey...…….. how many people on this forum had successful ablations and by whom? Thanks in advance.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
After recently being put on Eliquis, 2 times a day, I asked the cardiologist if I could continue taking fish oils, vit. E, turmeric, etc. His response was to discontinue anything that tends to thin the blood. Is there anyone out there that is currently on Eliquis and combining with fish oils etc?by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Currently, I am contemplating whether or not to proceed with an ablation. Having been diagnosed under 2 years ago, I tried to go the natural route which does not seem to work for me. Episodes seem to be getting more frequent and as a result I just went on Eliquis. George, I noticed that you recommended Dr. Sergio Pinski at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston. I live very close by to Weby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Jackie. I do take a lot of magnesium. I take mag citrate.....400 mg, magnesium ascorbate...…..300 mg, magnesium glycinate capsule.....360 mg, lastly, I take magnesium powder which 1 scoop equaling 2000 mg magnesium glycinate/lysinate chelate ( sometimes I take 2 scoops). I also take t000 mg of taurine , 2 times a day. I do not take potassium. My potassium levels on my bloby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Betty, I am also on a vegetarian diet. Lots of veggies and occasional eggs and wild salmon. Dr. John Day also recommends a vegetarian diet for people with Afib. However, even though I thought I was doing the right thing for myself, my A fib is getting progressively worse. Trying to figure out why. Other than my A fib I am a healthy person. Maybe I need to increase taurine.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Has anyone in this group recently used this herb, and if so what were your results? Also, where and how do you purchase this product and make sure it is from a reputable source? The research looks promising, so why aren't more people using it? Thanks in advance for your help.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Unfortunately, they don't know anything about natto or nattokinase.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Does anyone out there have any answers on how to increase one's INR levels? I do consume 3 oz of natto everyday. Do you think the vitamin K content in natto is preventing my levels to increase? I thought that natto has an anti coagulating effect as seen in the supplement form of nattokinase. I've tried taking extra fish oil, turmeric, gingko, bromelain, etc. but nothingby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I do have considerable personal experience with warfarin that I've shared. Facts never got in the way of altering your opinions. I've never doubted your personal experience, but the plural of anecdote isn't data. Overall, all studies considered, the data indicate that NOACs are slightly better (ie, comparable) at stroke prevention and superior in bleed risk and dby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Colindo and Dean, I currently have been taking Megumi Natto since September. I take a 3 ounce container every day. I also take Cardiokinase everyday as well since I am currently not on any anti coagulant drugs. My A fib episodes still continue but I am still willing to give it a chance. From what I've been reading about magnesium, I think I might increase what I am currently tby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteRichard Conrad Bad or dishonest research aside, resveratrol does have benefits for many, and for me, it stopped my paroxysmal vagally mediated A-fib. This is an empirical result, for just me, and everyone is different. Richard Richard, are you still Afib free? Which brand did you use? Thank youby whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Also, what brand are people taking? Looking for a non GMO brand which is not that easy to find.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just wondering if there is anyone out there who is combining NK with Coumadin? How often do you take it and what brand? Also, has it helped to reduce your Coumadin intake and are you also taking K2 besides? Thanks in advance for your help.by whitehaven - AFIBBERS FORUM