Peter - it definitely would be very useful to do the Exatest so you have an idea where your electrolyte levels are which would then indicate how much work you may have to do to restore low levels to functionality...and help reduce the prevalence of Afib. Other factors are definitely involved such as GI health and environmental toxic exposures ... food, chemicals in the work place, EMF overexpoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Methylation Dysfunction Since several afibbers have tested positive for the polymorphism or gene mutation, MTHFR, which tracks to methylation dysfunction, I thought it would be helpful to post notes from an interview on the topic of Methylation Dysfunction, causes and treatment precautions, especially because many of the signs and symptoms of methylation dysfunction are both common and highlyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Part 2 Silent Inflammation as a core cause or trigger Lp (a) Lipoprotein (a) is a cholesterol particle with a disulfide bridge that’s highly inflammatory and thrombotic. In a ten-year follow-up of myocardial infarction in 5,200 participants, those with the highest Lp (a) levels had a 70% increased incidence of myocardial infarction. For the clinical cardiologist Lp(a) is a most difficult risby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ralph – as others here comment – it’s a vulnerability issue and even that seems to change continually within the same individual. We are not static but dynamic, ever changing as we go through life’s cycle. One underlying factor that seems to be prevalent is silent inflammation that smolders behind the scenes and in some individuals, the outward (physical) manifestation won’t be Afib but anothby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - There have been numerous posts on the toxicity of mercury related to arrhythmia. The one thing that you need to know is if you have the mercury/amalgam filllings removed, it's important to have it done by a biological dentist who practices safe removal procedures which includes a special air evauction system so you (and the dentist) don't inhale the fumes as the drilling takesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron, Here is the section on amalgam fillings from my first book. The Amalgam Connection The responses to the first LAF survey raised the interesting possibility that dental amalgam (silver) fillings could somehow be involved as a causative agent for LAF. Survey Results The first survey showed that 74% of all respondents had amalgam fillings, an average of 10 fillings each. There werby Hans Larsen - AFIBBERS FORUM
For the last two months, I have had PACs and hard heart beats off and on for hours every day. My nutritionist discovered that I was low in all the B vitamins and that my homocysteine was greatly elevated. He prescribed large doses of B6, folate, and B12, along with normal doses of all rest of the B vitamins. My PACs have decreased significantly after only one week on this protocol. However, oby Windstar - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dear Shannon, Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience--I really needed to hear that! Thankfully, the pain subsided down there now to about 1% of what it was, and I must say I got some really good hard belly laughs (actual LOL) while reading it--which I also really needed! So, thank you for at once empathizing with me, while also cheering me up and letting me known I'm not alone (anby Stephen - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry - I'm wondering if maybe some of the ginger sources you've tried might have also contained some toxicity from where the ginger roots were grown... I never buy ginger from China because nothing there even if marked organic can possibly escape the polluted enviroment ...air and water... therefore soil....so you pick up lead, mercury, arsenic..etc... Typically elevated pulse and Bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - Mercury is extremely neurotoxic. The high mercury is undoubtedly going to run interference until you go through the chelation removal procedure followed by nutrient replacement after every session. It's an arduous endeavor. Some years ago, a friend with arrhythmia and who also had high levels of mercury plus other toxic metals went through an extensive chelation treatment and wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Tom - Consider that you are very early in your recovery stage post-ablation. You may be able to indulge with small amounts of alcohol after considerably more time has passed, but don’t ignore the warning that alcohol is toxic to heart cells. As Shannon has posted, EPs such as Dr. Natale certainly witness plenty of evidence supporting the adverse effects of alcohol on the heart. And of courseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nutrient Absorption, GI Interference, SIBO, Biofilm & Atrial Fibrillation Introduction • Optimal nutrition is generally recognized as fundamental to good health and longevity. • Absorption of nutrients is critically important, is often overlooked and generally misunderstood • Lack of nutrients in requisite amounts delivered to specific target tissue is contributory to arrhythmias and maby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - Gut Dysbiosis: Your doctor undoubtedly knows about Jeff Bland's 4R Gut repair protocol (Remove, Replace, Reinocculate, Repair).... you should be following this implicitly. Unless or until you get the gut lining healthy enough to actually allow nutrients to cross the gut lumen and get into the blood stream where it can access cells (especially your heart cells), you won't make thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - these video clips are intros to the topic of Silent Inflammation... Dr. Sears has written the book, The Anti-Inflammatory Zone - Reversing the Silent Epidemic... which is definitely worth reading. Dr. Hyman has a whole program for eliminating Silent Inflammation. We all must work to make sure our levels of silent inflammation as close to zero as possible Here's a previous post (2by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
"Wallach also lists other effects of selenium deficiency: anemia (red blood cell fragility), fatigue, muscular weakness, myalgia (muscle pain), muscular dystrophy (white muscle disease in animals), cardiomyopathy (sudden death in athletes), heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, Lou Gehrig's and Parkinson's diseases (mercury toxicity), Alzheimerby William - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm glad it may help some people. As I said above,it sure did not help me as all levels and ratios were normal even though I was having episodes 2-3X a week. Erling, I would think the hair analysis would be an excellent way to test intracellular mineral levels. Why would you say it is not? *********************************************************** Here is some information on hair analysiby Ivan - AFIBBERS FORUM
A few clips of many from retired neurosurgeon, Russell L. Blaylock, MD, on this fluoride toxicity topic: Quotes: Fluoride is a powerful inhibitor of DNA-repair enzymes and was known to be so even beforedrinking water was first fluoridated in 1945. Mercury, even in very small doses, is another powerful inhibitor of these enzymes. Most modern anesthetic gases are fluoridated compounds, meaning tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
We are really doing ourselves a healthy favor by optimizing our potassium stores to help prevent Afib because additionally, we also get many other benefits not often recognized or discussed. Following is a list of 25 additional benefits from potassium (K+). (The benefits are not limited to just these selected 25.) There have been many important posts on potassium. Now in the Resource Section,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Montos - possibly stress related...even though you think you are used to going and having the crown work? It could be more of a drain on magnesium stores than you might think. If you continue to crack the all- porcelain crowns, I'd think it would be helpful to use the porcelain fused to metal for durability when replaced, especially in the molars. Obviously you have a 'hard'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie, This is very, very interesting for anyone suffering from mercury toxicity. The connection between magnesium deficiency and mercury burden could help explain why some afibbers notice a decline in afib episodes after having their amalgam fillings removed and undergoing an effective detox program. I wonder if anybody has tried the ACZ nano? Hansby Hans Larsen - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick and anyone else regarding the use of statin drugs or any other substance that blocks cholesterol production, the following may be of interest. Its certainly important information as typically, the public doesnt understand what cholesterol is and how it performs crucial functions in the body. Another awareness post. What really is the role of cholesterol in the body? I recentlyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - I switched to the R (stabilized version) when it was introduced a few years ago... from the product data sheet by Designs for Health, they say this... there are many sources besides DFH for the R version. This is just for info. Jackie Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid (RLA) is a very special form of Lipoic Acid which contains only the beneficial components of this powerful antioxidant. Any otherby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - if it's not a lab error, then check out the use of DMSA or DMPS as a chelator. You can also spend time on Garry Gordon's website regarding heavy metal toxicity. He may have info. www.gordonresearch.com He has a long history of using chelation therapy. Years ago, I had the DMSA challenge for heavy metals. (Google those words). 11) EDTA is a narrow spectrum chelator, workingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - when amalgams are removed, and if not done by a dentist who follows biologic procedures for mercury removal, a great deal of mercury gets into the system by way of the slurry produced when drilling out the old mercury filling. According to the mercury-amalgam filling expert Hal Huggins, DDS, unless one follows each removal with chelation therapy to usher out the newly-released mercury, tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Normally, I wouldnt tie up this much space in a post, but this topic is so very important for everyone (and not just afibbers) that it should be read and understood and widely disseminated. Pass along to family and friends. Following is the transcript of a webinar on vaccines and as the title indicates, neutralizing the toxicity of vaccines. It was a pleasure to listen to this presentation aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
(The US H1H1 vaccine is said not to contain squalene; it does contain Thimerosol) This comes from Dr. Garry Gordon to his readers: This is the best video on the real DANGERS of all VACCINES with the top people that I have worked with about them! These people have the knowledge and credibility to help your patients make the correct decision. Vaccine Primer Health Professionals Speak Out,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
While looking for info to support my assertions about the importance of Magnesium in Ivans earlier post on exatest I found this site. "Why are we seeing an epidemic of people with all the symptoms of magnesium deficiency? I believe its a result of a 2 pronged attack on our health and well being, Deficiency and Toxicity. The number one factor is the unprecedented levels of heavy metals and toxinby Adrian - AFIBBERS FORUM
Important info for AFibbers who take any mushroom extract. Please note #8 below! I see that one physician had recommended a mushroom extract which according to Dr. Blaylock could induce a cytokine storm. Please read the precaution. The following is valid ONLY in the case of already having taken the H1N1 or perhaps even other vaccines. Using such as Beta Glucan before getting the flu would proby Joy - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tish - thanks for that input... I left no stone unturned when I had my FM diagnosis as well. My holistic internist at the time felt it was very important to do. I worked with him and the other specialists that included a rheumatologist and a neurologist. High on the list was heavy metal toxicity including mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic all of which are easily found environmentally these daby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Put yourself in the place of the Natural Calm people. They get blindsided by a report that their product is tested and found to contain an unacceptable level of lead. A responsible company would offer some type of explanation regarding their own quality control and manufacturing practices including whether or not they assay each outgoing batch of their product. What do they do instead? Theyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM