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Remedies needed for atrial fibrillationPosted By Mary (Waterdown, Ontario) on 09/21/2014
Replied by Sam (Miami, Florida) on 10/09/2014
Replied by Pat (Pa, US) on 10/28/2014
Replied by Pat (Pa, US) on 10/28/2014
Replied by Bee (New York) on 10/28/2014
Replied by Timh (KY) on 10/29/2014
As for the BSM, the high Iron content may be responsible, in part, for the heart benefit as a low-grade Iron deficiency will overwork the heart to get oxygen through the system.
I also take CoQ10 and Carnitine daily to improve heart function and help prevent heart attack or stroke.
As for your fear of taking Hawthorn, it seems a little disproportionate as there is a substantial safety record, so try throwing out a little fear and adding in a measure of confidence.
Replied by Bee (New York) on 10/29/2014
Oh; I like the idea of the tea bags also... I might need some iron as you say because I am mostly vegetarian for many years and now as I age and am 60 that makes sense... I probably do not get enough iron...wow who would have thunk?? I do eat fish but that probably doesn't have iron in it. Not really into raisins all that much lol
Anyway; Yes I do take L Carnitine and COQ10 and Taurine everyday . I will def. start on the Hawthorne and maybe eliminate something I would think??
What is NAC?
thank you so much for your reply.. so appreciated..
Replied by Timh (KY) on 10/30/2014
Being a vegetarian, occasional BSM is good mineral supplement but maybe even more nutritious and w/ lots of Iron is Liver. You can buy the dried Liver Extracts in tablet form from health food stores.
Replied by Hwkmn05 (NH, US) on 10/30/2014
Replied by Timh (KY) on 10/30/2014
About the supplemental Magnesium, there are several Magnesium chelates and all have different effect in the body. There is Mag Sulfate, Mag Citrate, Mag Orotate, Mag Oxide, Mag Aspartate. One would need to include as many forms of Mag as possible for best benefit. Low Iodine and low thyroid can also cause heart irregularity.
Replied by Timh (KY) on 11/01/2014
Also, in the area of sports or athletic nutrition is the very important need for proper hydration and electrolyte balance which is usually in the category of acute during or after events. On-the-other-hand for most folks, the condition could be considered chronic especially in disease states or toxicity issues that cause imbalances. Hypertension is usually associated w/ water & sodium retention. The heart is sensitive to these imbalances which appears to be the reason people are getting good results from BSM use.
Here is two recipes to maintain electrolyte levels posted without permission from the site:
http://www.1vigor.com/article/electrolytes-hydration-athletic-performance/
Ingredients for Homemade Sports Drinks (1 liter):
? Pure organic fruit juice concentrate (200-240 ml or 8 oz)
? Water or Green Tea (to 1 liter)
? Salt (1/4 - 1/3 teaspoon)
Homemade Energy Electrolyte Gel:
? 7 tablespoons of honey)
? 1 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses*
? 1/8 tsp of table salt
As an amendment to this recipe I think it best to use Iodized Sea Salt rather than processed salt.
Supplemental Taurine and/or Calcium 2-AEP will enhance the passage of these electrolytes in & out of the cell membrane.
Replied by Hwkmn05 (NH, US) on 11/02/2014
Tho I'm staying in NSR, I still feel the pausing, skips, flutter etc, daily mostly in the evening. I'm wondering if at some point, there will be cell regeneration or some electrical remodeling with supplements back to normal heart health.
Replied by Timh (KY) on 11/02/2014
Although I have read to the contrary, I periodically use a strong Magnet directly over my heart w/ good results. Magnet Therapy neutralizes the acid and bad positive energy (inflammation) which accumulates in the body. I would advise beginning w/ small, week magnets and gradually increase to stronger. Just a minute or two w/ a strong magnet once or twice monthly alleviates almost all heart pain I have. I have never read any info on magnets for heart therapy but I can testify to only beneficial results.
For expert and comprehensive heart health info I would recommend Dr Sinatra publications. I think he also has a YouTube channel.
One commonly overlooked heart remedy (which I do employ when needed) is Raw Heart Glandular. During times of extreme stress, the heart muscle tissue can be damaged and the secret is replacing or healing the damage w/ healthy cells not fibrotic tissue (scarring), thus Glandular Therapy.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EFA's) are also very important for heart health and healing be it anywhere in the body. Fish Oil + Selenium + Vit-E + CoQ10 is an awesome heart health combo.
Replied by Hwkmn05 (NH, US) on 11/03/2014
Magnets are an interesting therapy. I have used with some success on muscle strains, so why not. Raw heart glandular I've never heard of.
Another therapy I use is Ice on my back, C1-4 with usually relief from palps.
But the most important thing to me is getting my body moving every day for 45-60 minutes.
Replied by Bee (New York, US) on 11/03/2014
Not sure you can say on here but can you please let me know what type of Hawthorn you take and how many miligrams? I know you can't mention companies on here but I can't seem to find anything without a lot of fillers and things..Not sure that matters . I have been to three health food stores.. Might try something online..
I also take COQ10 as the Ubinquinol is very pricey but I am looking into.... I do the magnesium citrate or the magnesium oil which I can get very easily.. I also do L carnitine..
Replied by Bee (New York, US) on 11/03/2014
Not sure you can say on here but can you please let me know what type of Hawthorn you take and how many miligrams? I know you can't mention companies on here but I can't seem to find anything without a lot of fillers and things..Not sure that matters . I have been to three health food stores.. Might try something online..
I also take COQ10 as the Ubinquinol is very pricey but I am looking into.... I do the magnesium citrate or the magnesium oil which I can get very easily.. I also do L carnitine..
Replied by Hwkmn05 (NH, US) on 11/04/2014
Replied by Timh (KY) on 11/04/2014
Chronic fatigue is usually caused by parasite and/or pathogen infection.
As for the CoQ10, after taking capsules or softgels for yrs w/ minimal effect, I tried LET Glutathione + CoQ10 and boom. The power & effectiveness of this combination is way beyond standard supplement products. Some manufacturers are cashing in on this combination and marketing this combo for best results.
Replied by Hwkmn05 (Nh) on 11/06/2014
Replied by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn.) on 11/06/2014
DOES MN MEAN MINNESOTA....THOUGHT SO.
The gall of it all............have spent years in chelation and have no heart problems. All in my group had spent 1/4 to 1/2 million $ on stints and by-passes, etc. before chelation. Chelation is 30 treatments with a total cost of a little over $3 thou. Please explain your problem and I will try to answer from my experience.
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Replied by Bee (New York, US) on 11/06/2014
I would def. like to try acupuncture but yeah; these things cost money .
Oh; I do believe I have gallbladder issues and I do use the ACV in apple juice and other things and its gotten better.
thank you all for sharing and EC ..
Replied by Hwkmn05 (NH, US) on 11/07/2014
Bee, I think now that Potassium levels may be just as important as the Mag. It may be a balance we need. That could be the reason for BSM working so well. Acu, I self converted once using that. I have a relative who is licensed at that, so it's cheap for me. I've used it for a few other issues with great success. Ice works well too, and very cheap :)
Replied by Bee (New York, US) on 11/07/2014
Well I thought I was getting enough potassium as I eat veggies and I notice a lot of foods contain a lot of potassium.. I don't want to be on overload but I read how meds depelete us from that.. I haven't had blood work up so I wouldn't know.. these days I try and stay away from doctors as much as I can.. Don't know how I would know these things but I have to say since taking Magnesium, COQ10, Taurine, L carnitine, and other things I feel a lot better. I did put a tablespoon of Molasses in tea last night but it didn't work as well as some days.. I just don't know..
Now If I can go to zero side effects with weaning off medication it would be great . It has gotten better but I still am a bit leery of it.
I am still looking into Hawthorn and am going to try the Hawthorn tea for now..
Replied by Hwkmn05 (NH, US) on 11/09/2014
Richard, I developed arrythmia issues last year and was put on 25 mg Toprol, which I have recently stopped taking (didn't like the side effects and slowly reduced the amount). I researched it and from this website learned that lactic acid can build up in all our muscles (including the heart).. And can cause the arrythmia. I believe that I had exercised so much, was eating yogurt (has lactic acid in it), and the combination of electrolytes being down, the lactic acid from both working out and the yogurt, could have contributed to the arrythmia.
I have recently read a book call The Magnesium Factor by Seelig and Rosanoff which has explained how most Americans are seriously low in magnesium. Since stopping the Toprol and reading the book, I take 1 tsp of magnesium powder before going to bed (I use a product called CALM I found in the health food store, not sure who makes it... ). I'm having a 48-hr halter monitor test Thursday and Friday this week (cardiologist was upset when I told them I gradually stopped the Toprol on my own... They say people don't usually go off it. I didn't want to stay on it for life! ). Not sure how old you are, but some of us remember Jim Fixx who got Americans running, and then up and died of a heart attack one day, which was pretty confusing to the masses. It could be that lactic acid & low levels of magnesium (an electrolyte) contributed to it. By the way, I also don't drink coffee and instead use a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses (has potassium) in hot water as a drink at work. Hope this helps...Anne
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