Comments on: Lessons Learned From Dealing With Atrial Fibrillation http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation Alternative approaches to managing atrial fibrillaton and arrhythmias Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:13:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=6875 By: Ann Wyatt http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-263 Ann Wyatt Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:33:47 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-263 Hello Reno. I have found the magnesium orotate very effective and very safe. Have a look at the additives in any packaged food you are eating. Also, Chinese food has monosodium glutamate in it and this is a definite trigger, as is preservative 220 found in wine. Even if the food does not have any additives, the sauces all have preservatives. Coffee and chocolate are not good either. Acupuncture is a good idea because apart from helping to regulate your heartbeat it will calm you and take away much of the fear associated with A-fib. Good luck and keep us all posted. Ann Hello Reno.

I have found the magnesium orotate very effective and very safe. Have a look at the additives in any packaged food you are eating. Also, Chinese food has monosodium glutamate in it and this is a definite trigger, as is preservative 220 found in wine. Even if the food does not have any additives, the sauces all have preservatives. Coffee and chocolate are not good either. Acupuncture is a good idea because apart from helping to regulate your heartbeat it will calm you and take away much of the fear associated with A-fib.

Good luck and keep us all posted.

Ann

]]> By: Reno http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-261 Reno Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:25:42 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-261 Hello, If anyone have any proven techniques or safe herbs suggestions, Please give me a call. 424.200.5630 Reno Hello,

If anyone have any proven techniques or safe herbs suggestions, Please give me a call.

424.200.5630
Reno

]]> By: Reno http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-260 Reno Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:21:17 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-260 Hello everyone, 3 years ago I discovered I have AFIB and I've been trying to find a safe way to calm the attacks or stop them from occurring completely, I read post stating magnesium orotate will help and bananas will also do the job, and others say these can cause an episode to happen? I take digoxin and baby aspirin now what are some suggestions? Hello everyone, 3 years ago I discovered I have AFIB and I’ve been trying to find a safe way to calm the attacks or stop them from occurring completely, I read post stating magnesium orotate will help and bananas will also do the job, and others say these can cause an episode to happen? I take digoxin and baby aspirin now what are some suggestions?

]]> By: Ann Wyatt http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-241 Ann Wyatt Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:04:09 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-241 Hello Everyone. Three months have gone by and I still have no sign of A-fib. I am convinced that the magnesium orotate has been doing its job. I have been taking half a fluid tablet per day because there has been a slight build-up of fluid behind the heart and relieving this pressure, as well as taking the magnesium has been very successful. My cardiologist actually listened to what I had to say and is going to put his patients onto magnesium for the same reason. I'm a new person. Cheers. Ann Hello Everyone.

Three months have gone by and I still have no sign of A-fib. I am convinced that the magnesium orotate has been doing its job. I have been taking half a fluid tablet per day because there has been a slight build-up of fluid behind the heart and relieving this pressure, as well as taking the magnesium has been very successful. My cardiologist actually listened to what I had to say and is going to put his patients onto magnesium for the same reason.

I’m a new person.

Cheers.
Ann

]]> By: faith http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-240 faith Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:19:42 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-240 i am an acupuncture student, and i got afib about 3 years ago. i knew i didn't want to get started on pharmaceuticals, and have only been treated with acupuncture and herbs. i've also tried many supplements. acupuncture definitely helps regulate my heartbeat, and there is a specific acupuncture method called the the balance method by Dr. Richard Tan that made a notable difference. he is based in California, maybe San Diego, and has a website where you might get more info regarding locating an acupuncturist who will work with you. also, the pharmacology teacher at our school (he is a retired pharmacist and a practicing acupuncturist at a hospital here in Minneapolis) had an afib patient he had been treating--the patient was allergic to the meds and was responding well to acupuncture and herbs. i am an acupuncture student, and i got afib about 3 years ago. i knew i didn’t want to get started on pharmaceuticals, and have only been treated with acupuncture and herbs. i’ve also tried many supplements. acupuncture definitely helps regulate my heartbeat, and there is a specific acupuncture method called the the balance method by Dr. Richard Tan that made a notable difference. he is based in California, maybe San Diego, and has a website where you might get more info regarding locating an acupuncturist who will work with you.
also, the pharmacology teacher at our school (he is a retired pharmacist and a practicing acupuncturist at a hospital here in Minneapolis) had an afib patient he had been treating–the patient was allergic to the meds and was responding well to acupuncture and herbs.

]]> By: Robert Ellis http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-222 Robert Ellis Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:11:48 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-222 Marina, you'll need to see an acupuncturist/herbalist to find out what herbs are right for you. There are numerous formulas which are appropriate for atrial fibrillation and you'll need a practitioner to determine the best one and, most likely, how it will need to be modified for your unique situation. Marina, you’ll need to see an acupuncturist/herbalist to find out what herbs are right for you. There are numerous formulas which are appropriate for atrial fibrillation and you’ll need a practitioner to determine the best one and, most likely, how it will need to be modified for your unique situation.

]]> By: Marina http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-221 Marina Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:20:59 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-221 P.S. I meant to say when you have time can you recommend those Chinese Herbs you mentioned in your post to me. Thanks! P.S. I meant to say when you have time can you recommend those Chinese Herbs you mentioned in your post to me. Thanks!

]]> By: Marina http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-220 Marina Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:18:11 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-220 Dear Mr. Ellis, Thank You! For your reply. I tried calling several Acupuncturist here in Los Angeles & none of them wanted to treat me for A-Fib. I spoke to a Chinese Dr. here in Chinatown & a Jewish Dr. & they both said the same thing. Go to a Cardiologist which is what I've been doing. Ok! When you have time can you recommend or post the one's good for A-Fib. It is much appreciated. Much Success to you in school. I had acupuncture before with an elderly Chinese woman in Chinatown for my shoulder & went back to her for several other ailments & she was excellent. She also did cupping & Moxi. I believed it's called. I went to Emperors school for Chinese Medicine here in Santa Monica too. I believe in it & I know you usually have to go back for series it seems no one wants to mess with the Heart. Thank You! Again. Peace & Light...Marina ;) Dear Mr. Ellis,

Thank You! For your reply. I tried calling several Acupuncturist here in Los Angeles & none of them wanted to treat me for A-Fib. I spoke to a Chinese Dr. here in Chinatown & a Jewish Dr. & they both said the same thing. Go to a Cardiologist which is what I’ve been doing. Ok! When you have time can you recommend or post the one’s good for A-Fib. It is much appreciated. Much Success to you in school. I had acupuncture before with an elderly Chinese woman in Chinatown for my shoulder & went back to her for several other ailments & she was excellent. She also did cupping & Moxi. I believed it’s called. I went to Emperors school for Chinese Medicine here in Santa Monica too. I believe in it & I know you usually have to go back for series it seems no one wants to mess with the Heart. Thank You! Again. Peace & Light…Marina ;)

]]> By: Robert Ellis http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-216 Robert Ellis Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:47:48 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-216 Marina, acupuncture can help in a number of ways, but it isn't easy to explain (I'll have to find time to write a post about it). Even more helpful than acupuncture, though, are the Chinese herbs. I've been taking them for about a year now and I don't know what I would do without them. It's important to remember that Chinese medicine treats each individual uniquely, so there is no one acupuncture or herbal prescription that will work for everyone. If you are going to get acupuncture, you will need a series to get the full benefit, though it's likely you will feel better after your first session. The herbs will take a little longer to have their effect and you will probably need to take them for some time, having the formula adjusted now and then as your needs change. Yes, I'm in acupuncture school, having just finished my fourth trimester out of ten. I still have a long way to go! It's keeping me very busy so, unfortunately, I don't have time to be as active on LWAF as I'd like to be, but I do check in from time to time. Happy New Year everyone, and be healthy! Marina, acupuncture can help in a number of ways, but it isn’t easy to explain (I’ll have to find time to write a post about it). Even more helpful than acupuncture, though, are the Chinese herbs. I’ve been taking them for about a year now and I don’t know what I would do without them. It’s important to remember that Chinese medicine treats each individual uniquely, so there is no one acupuncture or herbal prescription that will work for everyone.

If you are going to get acupuncture, you will need a series to get the full benefit, though it’s likely you will feel better after your first session. The herbs will take a little longer to have their effect and you will probably need to take them for some time, having the formula adjusted now and then as your needs change.

Yes, I’m in acupuncture school, having just finished my fourth trimester out of ten. I still have a long way to go! It’s keeping me very busy so, unfortunately, I don’t have time to be as active on LWAF as I’d like to be, but I do check in from time to time.

Happy New Year everyone, and be healthy!

]]> By: Marina http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/lessons-learned-from-dealing-with-atrial-fibrillation/comment-page-1#comment-215 Marina Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:16:11 +0000 http://www.livingwithatrialfibrillation.com/?p=11#comment-215 Dear Mr. Robert Ellis, I was wondering if you could explain how Acupuncture helps with A-Fib. I remember reading one of your posts a while back where you mentioned you were going to school & almost finished (if my memory serves me correctly) with your studies. The other question is do you have to have a series of Acupuncture for A-Fib? I look forward to hearing form you & Happy New Year! To you Mr. Ellis & EveryOne on LWAF. Peace & ❤ in '2010. Dear Mr. Robert Ellis,

I was wondering if you could explain how Acupuncture helps with A-Fib.
I remember reading one of your posts a while back where you mentioned you were going to school & almost finished (if my memory serves me correctly) with your studies. The other question is do you have to have a series of Acupuncture for A-Fib? I look forward to hearing form you & Happy New Year! To you Mr. Ellis & EveryOne on LWAF. Peace & ❤ in ’2010.

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