We’ve talked about the benefits of yoga before, but I wanted to take a moment to share a newer article promoting its benefits. One reason yoga is so beneficial is it’s less intense, less boring, and less painful than many forms of exercise, which makes it easier to stick to. But it’s also been tested extensively for its benefits to heart health. A group of researchers set out to study whether yoga can modify traditional cardiac risk factors. They did […]
READ MOREChelation Therapy: A Natural Cure for Atrial Fibrillation?
I “met” Doug online over at the Daily Strength Atrial Fibrillation forum that I frequent. In one of his comments he mentioned chelation therapy was significantly improving his afib. I had never heard of this “chelation therapy” before so I had to follow up with him to find out more as I was very curious. Doug was gracious enough to agree to an indepth email interview. Following is a copy of that interview. Enjoy…there is a lot of great info […]
READ MOREWhen It Comes to Exercising, Moderation is Key
In the past, I’ve talkd about how some doctors suspect that very intense workouts can put you at risk for Afib. That’s why we see Afib episodes in some long distance runners and race horses. Exercise is very good for you, that there’s even more evidence to suggest that taking it slow and steady is the way to go. A study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2010 showed extended and vigorous exercise, such as running a marathon, might raise […]
READ MOREStudy Claims Fish Oil Supplements Don't Prevent Atrial Fibrillation
I’ve got bad news for those of you that have been taking fish oil supplements in the hopes that it will help you manage Afib. Fish oil may have other benefits, but a recent study indicates that it probably isn’t doing that much for your heart. 64.1 percent of those taking fish oil for its omega-3 fatty acids experienced new bouts of atrial fibrillation over the course of 16 months, compared to 63.2 percent of those taking a placebo. Fish […]
READ MOREExercise May Reduce Risk of Afib Among Women
There is a lot of conflicting information about afib and exercise, to be honest. We’ve seen some studies, for example, which indicate that heavy athletic exercise can be a contributing factor for the disease. However, this article says that post-menopausal women, at least, can lower their chances of an afib episode by choosing to engage in exercise. 10,000 women were studied. There are some weaknesses in this report. There’s no mention of the type, frequency, duration, or the intensity of […]
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