Hydration is important, and my RN wife is always reminding me to drink water after getting up in the morning. Helps keep the heartbeat regular (and the wife happy).
I have AFib and drink upwards of a gallon of water a day. I'm supposed to take metropol twice a day but I never remember the evening dose. I keep my weight under control by occasional fasting. Also have a reasonably healthy diet. I'm 77.
Did you ever go on blood thinners. I’m 52 and just diagnosed with afib. I’m very healthy and exercise. I went on blood thinner until I can see cardiovascular do. In a week. Thanks
@@dougcoleburn1579 No, the doctor asked me if I wanted to and I said no. He said because I was healthy, I was at a low risk for a stroke. My afib has been very infrequent and I can get it to stop within a minute so far.
I gave up all grains, all sugars, and all high carb fruits and vegetables. I walk 8,000 steps per day. I fast 23 hours a day. I eat protein, a little fat and low carb vegetables. My hypertension is normal now with 1/4 the meds as before, my blood glucose is now completely normal with no meds, and I haven’t had an a-fib episode in months. I take sodium and potassium supplements. My weight: 200->134.
I have Afib and will be having a heart ablation procedure soon. I am wondering if this will help. I am under so much stress. I hate the medication. It made me gain weight so I have put it n God's hands. Please pray for me.+++
I am not obese, but I do not have a thyroid. I went into AFib from stress from an auto accident. I discovered 2 tbsp ACV to 8 ounces of water. Then I started taking self package pills of Cayenne pepper with food. It stops AFib within minutes. Lastly, The only thing I take now is L-Arginine 500 mg daily. I haven't had an AFib episode in years!! I am also a regular user of Calm magnesium. Hope this helps someone. No, not a Dr. but I read a lot!
I have had AFIB for almost 4 years. I have been doing low carb for a little over a year and have lost 60 pounds. I limit drinking and exercise regularly. While I am in it most of the time I have almost no symptoms or discomfort. My condition seems to be getting better as time goes by so anecdotally speaking diet has worked to improve my life. Thanks for what you do Doctor
Seems to be working for me. I went on a low carb diet, reducing my blood sugar and insulin resistance. Insulin is very inflammatory, and inflammation has to distort the heart and cause irregular heart beats. I'm only doing it a few weeks but so far no AFIB, and I don't fee my heart fluttering like it's about to go into AFIB.
I got diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2012. Since then I was in hospital at least every six months because of it. In 2017 while in hospital for something else a nurse noticed that I kept my cell phone in a breast pocket and had done so since the advent of smart phones. She told me to stop because she thought it was the cause of the atrial fibrillation. I listened to her and have never had a problem with it since.
I am a 77 year old retired ER physician and I am a rabid advocate of the health benefits of cycling. It truly works miracles and as an example I can still do 4 minute 19 second on the USAA Cycling 5 minute TT (a 4% average upgrade at 6300 foot elevation in Colorado Springs). I weigh low 170 pounds. I can't believe how good I still feel thanks to cycling BUT one area doctors never discuss (and this is huge) is alcohol and the heart. Alcohol is a potent cardiomyotoxin (meaning it is toxic to the heart muscle and causes heart muscle inflammation) but this is dose related. When I was in training I had a 23 year old die from his excessive alcohol intake causing congestive heart failure. In the ER I would see young people come in with an arrhythmia over the holidays due to excessive alcohol (thus the title "Holiday Heart"). As one gets older the risk of Atrial Fibrillation goes up logarithmically and AF can be exercise induced. AF causation is multifactorial and these precipitators make it much more likely during a ride: dehydration, low potassium, hypothermia (even drinking a smoothie can bring it on!), lack of sleep, too much caffeine, thyroid excess, and others. But no one ever seems to bring up the subject of excessive alcohol prior and the risk of AF. I love a nice red wine and this leaves me conflicted but I have found that half a bottle 2-3 days a week seems to not precipitate AF so one does not need to totally do without. My take home message to all us geriatric cycling advocates is keep all those precipitators to a minimum including alcohol and you can continue to partake of the Fountain of Youth and not need what most doctors would recommend: blood thinners or cardiac ablation! Also, watch your heart monitor (Garmin or whatever) like a hawk and when your rate starts getting in the upper ranges just back off to keep it out of trouble. Very high rate from exertion can bring on AF.
Thank you doctor absolutely brilliant informative content, I don’t cycle but I swim a lot, always have done and doing breath stroke it fits in with this breathing problems I have which are still under investigation, I had a echocardiogram which was inconclusive, so I have recently had a MRI scan and I am awaiting results. Doctor your information is invaluable to the layman so thank you and would you consider putting it on UA-cam. Can I ask a very personal question did you have the vaccines and if so which one and how many? What is cardiac ablation please? I don’t smoke never have, have a drink or two nothing to heavy I am over weight, but lost 4K 8.8 lbs of late. Would just love to be able to play football like I did previously with my grandchildren and get back to playing my walking football again, love the football love the guys. One of the guys is giving me a fit bit on Friday, as my high blood pressure as recently become low blood pressure. Our NHS throughout have been fantastic, I would also love to get back to work a few days a week, in between daily children and grandchildren pick ups and drop offs etc.
I have afib - started as a student. I now think the direct cause of the afib was excessive drinking. I was drinking far more than what is recommended nowadays (14 units a week or something like that; I was on about that much a day while at college - in the evenings).
@@brianevans2819 Still there. Didn't know I had it until (after a perforated ulcer op) it was recorded as 'fast' . It was there for years. I still get a drink or two, but no more excessive boozing!
Here's another perspective. I had raging AF over a year ago. A C-Reactive Protein test, measure of inflammation, was 11.67 where the "normal range" is 1 to 3 and healthy/optimal is below 1. I was labeled as at a "very high risk of a cardiovascular event" and in fact had an episode where I passed out completely without ANY warning. That's why I had the CRP test. I started doing "Time Restricted Eating" (DO NOT EAT BEYOND SUNDOWN is key because even eating healthy food in the PM causes inflammation) and Intermittent Fasting (a few 2-3 day water only fasts). I repeated the CRP test 8 months later and my CRP was 0.05 (NOT a typo. The doctor's office had never EVER seen such a low score or anything close to it. My AF for the most part went away completely for quite a while. I still have a few minor episodes when I get emotional or when I grossly over-eat during my limited eating window - which is now a window of 3 to 4 hours per day. I have noticed a relationship between these few AF's and when I play golf. In 2008 I was diagnosed by a PHysical Therapist as having an unusually over-developed left side. She suspected I worked in a physically left-side demanding job. No. But I by then had played golf, sometimes competitively, for 50 years. She concluded that was the cause. Then I recently learned that physical things can cause AF such as over-eating which can extend the stomach further into the diaphram which can push on the heart. I firmly believe that IF/TRE radically affected me to the positive in less than one month and wish I had re-taken the CRP test much earlier to prove it. I say this because within the first month, a sore I had for 15 years due to severe frost-bite healed for the first time in 15 years (not a typo). It was replaced with a blood-blister looking covering which was in less than 2 weeks replaced with beautiful new (baby-like) skin. A year and a half later, it is still healed. Viewers look up IF, TRE and autophagy (a healing process triggered when one fasts long enough). It will require like this doctor recommends eating and lifestyle changes but they are not hard especially if one transitions over a number of months. I am literally a new person thanks to IF/TRE.
Thank you for your detailed post! I also practice IF and TRE. Nope, it hasn't helped my AFib much but it did clear a bad rash I'd had for over 4 Frigging Years! I have not done extended fasting however. I do not drink or smoke and I am not overweight. However, I underwent aggressive chemotherapy treatments a few years ago. I'm sure it probably had an influence in my developing Afib. Hopefully, continued IF with TRE will soon help with my AFib issues. But for now I must rely on medication.
You and me sound very similar brother. I’ve had AF for years but I’ve never been to a doctor about it. I learn to control it, basically through diet and exercise and I can’t emphasise what a powerful tool intermittent fasting is. Youre spot on about the overeating, guaranteed if I overeat I’ll get it. other trigger factors include alcohol, caffeine and stress as I have an anxiety disorder. It does also seem to be an electrolyte component to it because sometimes if I get it, I take an electrolyte powder which seems to makes it go away quickly. I would never say don’t go and see a doctor to anyone. That was my choice and some people might say it was a stupid one, but I didn’t want end up on warfarin.
@@Gealaiche There are much newer blood thinners available today that don't require constant blood tests or any food restrictions. I am on xarelto which is a powerful blood thinner. Because our risk of stroke goes Way Up with AFIB. Been on xarelto for almost 5 years now and never have had any problems so far. I Absolutely Hate having Afib!!#UGH😓
I had an afib attack 2 years ago and I figured that I need to lose weight and improve my diet and so I went on a plant based diet with no oil, sugar, meat, or flour and lost 100 pounds. I sleep better and I excerise daily and I am not taking any medications and I have not had any problems with my heart arythmia since and I am 70 years old.
Doctors need to help provide the environment in which these things can be attained and balanced. Telling someone something doesn't overcome what got them to that point, and everyone needs support and encouragement.
Great advice to change lifestyle by adhering to an exericise regime etc. And on the dietary front, a Medeterranian diet with lots of extra virgin olive oil will greatly help to round things off: I have been taking 1 tablespoon 3 x daily of evoo for a long time now and am going really well. Afib disappeared quickly along my journey of dietary changes. I have to add that I have been on a Med diet for some 40 years, but when I commenced taking the 3 tablespoons of evoo daily on top of that, this really did the trick. Have not been on any pharma drugs since a few weeks after starting this process. I am now 80 years old, and exercising daily for 40 minutes and have been for 52 years. Thanks doc for being aware of, and and supporting exercise, lifestyle and diet as a way out of this problem, and away from nasty pharma drugs.
Hello Mike, I want inquire further on evoo for further evidence beyond conditional feeling. Please know I am simply looking for more than a few testimonials. 2 years back I tried 1/2 tablespoons of Coconut Oil daily for mental improvement. It caused my Cholesterol to jump 40 points. Returned normal after stopping. So if you can direct me to further studies I would appreciate it.
@@afmorris5939 Apart from the above that I have already outlined, to be specific, I have to say that I also do the Wim Hof method of breathing and cold showers. As I have already stated, I have had no afib problems at all. My resting pulse is usually around 70 with a nice even beat, and blood pressure 120s over the 80s.
I got A-fib shortly after I turned 60. I was fit, exercised regularly, proper diet. Diltiazem controlled my afib no amount of exercise, diet would have changed my situation. Got atrial flutter at 63. Had to get cardioverted almost monthly. Because I had lone A-fib/A-flutter I was an excellent candidate to undergo a catheter ablation that resolved my irregular heartbeats. FYI. In retrospect I believe that placing my PC on my chest while I was in bed was the impetus to all of my heart issues.
@@karlaelvis9815 Yes it did. I am AFIB free for almost 10 years. I still take diltiazem and metoprolol for HBP and insurance for any possible AFIB or FLUTTER return. Good luck.
Wish my dad had a friend like you 30 yrs ago. He has all kinds of health problems, AFib did not go away after his bypass surgery. I always take him for walks and try to make sure he eats healthy as possible. Thanks Doc, great video!
Due to extreme stress I was diagnosed with afib. A duel chamber pacemaker, ablation, and 7.5 years later, I manage everything through a mostly vegan diet.
So good to see a doctor who is slanted toward the prevention of illness in a natural, easy-to-manage way, rather than just prescribing meds. We need a million more like him.
@@MsElke11 Imagine, for just a moment, that there aren't any viruses! If there are say viruses, what are they? Dead debri from DNA. Yes, DEAD. How can something dead affect our health so negatively? It can't. There's a lot of information out there and I would invite all who are reading this to go on Odysee and look up for the love of viruses. Have we been lied to all this time and we didn't realize it? God Bless.
i gotta tell yall, for me, my doctor tried everything. and nothing worked. turned out, i had a mineral/electrolyte imbalance. and i lift weights 6 days a week so i sweat a lot (which excretes more electrolytes and salt). i also drank nearly a gallon of water a day, further “thinning out” my salt and electrolytes. so my cure was drinking less water and taking Himalayan mineral salt (i also use redmond ancient salt). i put the salt in my coffee, sports drinks and coconut water. not a single palpation since. and i can sleep again. prior to this i literally called 911 out to my house 3 times, thinking i was having a heart attack. maybe ask your docs about salt and electrolyte imbalances.
I have AFIB & have found how to control it INSTANTLY & easily! All I need do is take a Rapid intake of breath thru my MOUTH & it instantly becomes Normal! Good Luck!
baja joes That s what I have been doing , yes that works however just yesterday, it worked for me (the breathing) but it came again 5min later and stronger so I drove to the ER. My heart rate was 200 beats a min. The Drs had to stop my heart and let restart @ it’s regular pace. It was a very scary situation. I’m going to see a cardiologist today. The breathing does work. But in the end there is a serious issue we have going on that needs medical attention. Go get checked PLEASE
Thank you, Dr. McDougall, I have observed this in my own self and considered whether a total make-over of my lifstyle would not help a ton. YOU have encouraged me to proceed down this path on my AFIB journey.
Ihave a fib and I had a heart attack needed 2stents . I recovered well after my hear attack and excercised every day .but then I was diagnosed with a fib but my doc told me not to excercise but this stressed me out and now I have put weight on and I feel uncomfortable. After listening to this doc and reading your comments, I think I will start exercising again , my doc is not very nice and very abrupt but I go along with it because I thought she new best ..
My hat's off to Dr. Mandrola who could be making millions by doing cardiac procedures alone, but honors his Hippocratic Oath enough to stand by what really helps people, reserving the application of cardiac procedures for truly appropriate applications. Thank you! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!! for staying true to your calling!
Finally, a doctor who is willing to look at something besides pills and surgeries! I treated and eliminated my own Afib by dealing with my digestive issues, losing weight, exercising and getting off almost all beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.
@@ferdousialam3744 I am not qualified to answer that. I only can speak to my experience and that of the many other people who know that their attacks of arrhythmia are triggered by trapped gas.
Check for dehydration and stress in your life. Vitamin E helps a lot, but check with your doctor first, as it is not recommended with blood thinners. Dehydration can also contribute to clots and blockages over time, just like a dirty stream that cannot carry debris and therefore gets deposited. A book called "Your Body's Many Cries for Water" by Dr. Batmanghelidj is priceless.
I cured myself of a severe heart attack that came within seconds of suffocating me to death. I also had 6 years of atrial fibrillation. 1988-1993. And again in 1999 because I had too many raisins. I did it with Macrobiotics and ginger compresses on my intestines. It’s 2021 and I’m now days away from 66 years old and am riding my bicycle 100 miles a week.
I am glad to see this validating video. I recently changed to a whole food plant based diet. It makes some effort to figure out what to eat. For example, the first day I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner. : ) The UA-cam video "Eating Our Way to Extinction" is science based and impactful. They offer inspiration, coaching and menus. There are other informative UA-cam videos which demonstrate how to make yummy healthy food.
Agree 100%! I've changed my entire diet, and even discovered ingredients in shampoos and other products that were aggravating my A Fib. Thank you for being one of the doctors out there sharing good information, for a better understanding across medical disciplines and for the lay person willing to learn how to be healthier.
I wish Dr Mandrola was in the U.K. His advice is excellent. Lifestyle and diet are key to helping AFIB. Doctors here just prescribe drugs without ever suggesting changing to a healthy diet.
I had 5 SA nodes in my heart. An electrophysiology Physician ,after many decades and many MDs and Dx., found the problem. He took out 2, the 3rd one was to close to a another so he left it. I have problems occasionally but it's so much better now. Thank you for the information.
Stressed and ate tons of ice cream and chocolate one day. 10 hrs later waking up to a new day tons of anxiety and afib. Rushed to card dr for diag. Ate small healthy meals through the day. Woke up to the next day and entire day of steady beat and perfect bp.
I have had afib off and on through the years. If it comes around now it will follow a rapid heartbeat, then it will get out of sync. My solution is to get my heart rate up, take deep breaths, and hold my jugular vein while holding my breath. Don’t pass out tho! Try this a couple times. Main thing is to getting it back in sync and getting the heart working. Go for a run or do heavy lifting, just get the heart working. Do this till it gets back in sync. If all else fails, try a really hot bath. Get the water hot, real hot, hot as you can stand it. Get in the tub and add more hot water. Get a book and read, take your mind off the heart rate.
I cut alot on my diet. Sugar, cows milk, bread with gluten in it. Soda juices candies chips..chicken or fish is good. Vegetables fruits. Also is good. I eat peanut butter sometimes. Almond pancakes I eat too. Brown rice. Once or twice a month I will take a piece of chocolate. Exercise. Organic if u can if not then it's ok. Water. Yes I feel better when I fast sometimes. You have to know your body. I used to love food. Pizzas cakes candies sodas etc for years. I don't anymore. Think it is this way. You want to eat junk and have fun or you want to be able to do things without fatigue irregular heartbeat. And be sleeping most of the day. You decide.
Chicken and fish are just as high in cholesterol and fats, plus nitrosamines when cooked. Go completely plant based and only have those once or twice a year.
I have Long QT Syndrome type 2 . Although not a lifestyle fault , since diagnosis I take good care with diet and exercise. And have a great doctor who has put me on medication.
I wish I had a doctor like this caring Doctor. I have bad side effects with the meds that I have to take. When I explain these to my doctor, they put fear on me telling me if I don’t take them the consequence is a stroke.
If your doctor has put you on statins for high cholesterol, stop taking them, they are poison and most people cannot tolerate them. Your doctor will hate you, but he's not the one suffering, your body is. Change your diet instead.
Several years ago i was diagnosed with non valvular Afib. I do not like taking meds but the doctor got in my face in a fearful way and said "do you want to have a stroke? If not you better take this Xarelto. I have always been health concious, excercising and eating well. Before A fib was diagnosed with high blood pressure. All of this started when i was going through alot of stress when i was going through my adult sons heroin addiction which has continued till about a year ago.
@@sherylquine9148 Stress. Yes, and no one can tell me that Sress doesn't play a major role in some cases of AFib. First episode of AFib was 2 years ago after sister died of cancer. Started feeling very lousy about a month before first AFib. Very nervous stomach and jumpy. My nervous system was Shot, and I became anxious and depressed. And everyday noises that have never bothered me before had me constantly flinching all of a sudden!! (Here's hoping your situation has improved some these days!😊)
From someone who has had ablation surgery you don't want to go there. It was very successfully performed by Dr. Elizabeth Noll at Sharp Healthcare but it's no fun to say the least.. I've had extreme anxiety most of my life and developed type 2 diabetes in 1998. I've controlled it pretty well rarely exceeding 7.0 but it's still a factor. Sleep quality has been negatively impacted by the anxiety and the tinnitus that I have. Doctor I wish more physicians thought like you. One factor in my favor is that I'm quite active which reminds me that I need to get back on my bike. Thank you sir.
I thought that would’ve never been a problem over exercising. However, I can attest to the fact I believe that is exactly what happened I would get on the treadmill and literally want to die on the treadmill, knowing it probably was possible to do that but during a stress test it’s spiked who would’ve thought too much exercise can cause heart problems when it supposed to be helpful
I supposedly had afib but my cardiologist was an ass... she wanted to thread me up with a cardiac ablation, burn out part of my heart (which thought filled me with horror) but I got her to compromise with putting a device in my chest to monitor my heart rhythms, which I left in there for a couple of years until I had it pulled out (during the pandemic- ugh) dumping her too like a bad habit; the device never recorded a single incidence of afib in 2+ years. It only found supraventricular tachycardia, which I live with by lowering my heart rate myself, using acupressure. I cannot tell you how many doctors have screwed me up; the line would stretch around the block. If you can, stay away from them. I try never to see them; I take no drugs for anything (Aleve every now and again for migraines). No metabolic disease; I don't drink, I'm gluten free, no fried foods or coffee. I'm almost 71 & do qigong every day & lift weights; I'm never sick, praise God. STAY AWAY FROM SAWBONES is my motto. PS- Most people have no idea what they're on about (doctors most certainly), but that probably includes me; embrace humility (it's probably well earned).
I have AFIB now for over 10 years on and off. Since I know my triggers , and keep myself on a diet I reduced the Afib quite considerable . Only when I am not watching my diet and therefore what triggers my AFIB is suffer with AFIB and once the Rhythm is out of wack it takes meds and a strict diet to get back into Synus Rhythm . Also stress can bring on my AFIB, but mostly diet.
Exercise is the biggest trigger for my afib, so it's a horrible vicious cycle. I used to be really active but now avoid anything too strenuous as I really don't want to go into afib (have nearly passed out a few times). Can really feel myself getting out of shape, not fat or anything, just weak and unfit. It has been around 10 years for me as well, I didn't have any idea what it was for the first 8 years though... I'm only 28, was diagnosed with SVT last year when it got a lot more frequent. Having a cryoblation procedure in 2 weeks, fingers crossed!
For 48 years I had premature atrial contractions about every 7th beat. Two weeks after taking a tablespoon of raw cocoa powder every morning mixed into a smoothie my PAC’s disappeared.
Thank you so much for this video, it had helped me a lot and given me hope. I have started a few months ago just having plant based. Food with fish twice a week and about three eggs a week. I have lost about 14 pounds. My BMI is down to 24. I have paroxysmal AFib about once a month. I am on beta blockers but not blood thinners yet. My blood pressure could be better, it’s usually 130/60. ( with meds). Anyway I walk at least an hour everyday and will keep trying to get better. Many thanks really helped my metal health.
My dad has Afib. He was diagnosed at age 38. My younger sister has Afib. She was diagnosed at age 18. I mentioned to my general practitioner that I was concerned that maybe I had Afib as well because I have always had heart palpitations. Her response was that I was too young; people are generally diagnosed in their 50s and 60s. I was a little annoyed with her response. I do have hypothyroidism though, which can cause heart rhythm issues. I have now gone plant based to prevent and cure some of my health issues.
Find a new doctor... You can also get a portable ecg device that sticks on your phone, that was the only way I was able to diagnose mine. Every time I went for a proper ECG I wouldn't be having any issues so it took ages to diagnose. Knew something was wrong but had no idea what it was. Once I got a clear recording of afib on the device I showed the doctor and he knew what it was straight away. I had my first symptons of afib when I was 19, had no idea what it was until I was 27 (last year). It gets worse over time, I would only get afib on extremely rare occasions when I was younger, the last few years it's almost every time I exercise or drink alcohol. Medication and diet will only help you manage the condition, it won't actually cure it. It can help some people for many years but it's gonna come back eventually. I'm getting a cryoblation done in 2 weeks, seems like the best option at this point.
@@naomimay82 no worries, best of luck trying to diagnose whatever you've got going on! Alivecor was the device I got by the way, it's expensive but was obviously worth it for me. If you're having bad episodes of afib that are lasting over an hour I would recommend checking it out.
LengPeng I was having episodes all day long for weeks!!! My other doctor recommended magnesium. I started taking magnesium two days ago and they completely stopped. I guess I was deficient in magnesium, and one of the symptoms is heart palpitations.
@@naomimay82 Yeah that can cause it so you should be okay. If magnesium is enough to get rid of them then I wouldn't worry about it! If that ever stops working then you may just be susceptible to it, hopefully that's not the case!
Late one night I ate a lot of rice with black eyed peas & the next morning I was in afib. I am almost certain that put me over the edge. I had to go to the hospital where they shocked my heart back into sync. so I have cut way back on caffeine & sugar, taking magnesium coq10, omega 3's. Trying to loose some weight & get more exercise. I am on blood thinners & asprin as well as a beta blocker & another b/p med.
Yes, all of these are very important that he mentions. However, even though I was on a very healthy plant-based diet, I found that I needed to add magnesium and combination potassium(I use Nature's Sunshine)to take care of my A-fib. It works like a charm.
You are 100% correct and I have found that I can keep the episodes at bay by keeping my magnesium and minerals going all day long. I personally found that products by Dr. Carolyn Dean have made a huge difference in my daily health. Onward we go stronger than ever!
Unfortunately diet and lifestyle didn’t work in my mothers case. She did have to get a pace maker and ablation. She does not however take medication for the arrhythmia or blood thinners. She did follow a high raw high carb diet and exceeded but her Afib did not get better but each year a little worse so she finally had to seek medical assistance
Hey just sharing my story . I’m a 23 year old male from Canada. I have been very active for most of my life , and currently have been training almost everyday for 2 years. Cardio, weights and yoga. I never have any heart issues ever , but if I drink myself to where I puke , I will get AFIB and have to get an IV to reset the rhythm. I’m really stressed about this because it seems that sometimes when I drink to much I will throw my electrical rythyms off in my heart. I just find it very odd that I live a healthy lifestyle but yet I get throw into AFIB after a good night out. Now at my youth age of 23 I have to watch my alcohol intake ?? It really sucks and I’m having a hard time accepting it , not even the doctors know why this happens and I even had a cardio gram or whatever and they said my heart is in great condition. I’m not an alcoholic but over the course of the last 2 years. I’ve gotten drunk maybe 20 times and just got AFIB again for the first time in 2 years on New Year’s Day . I’m not looking for answers just sharing my story in case I die soon lol (JK I feel great ) Maybe my heart just conducts to much energy and gets its rhythms thrown . Either way , I’m feeling great now and I’m gunna steer clear from alcohol for the most part. At least alcohol is one of the most destructive drugs out there considering how accessible , expensive and degraded it can be on people’s minds and body’s. Maybe it’s a sign from the gods that I will die from a drunken stupor and this is there way of saving my tender ass . Okay I’m gunna stop typing now as this edible has got me thinking of my death and existence on this hurling rock in the space time continuum . Cheers .
Officer, I only had”two” drinks, I can handle it, I “ only “ get drunk once a month( which is what this young man is saying) “Drunk”, especially” not drunk “ by the drinker’s definition. If I got drunk which I knew caused by afib( life threatening) , I would NEVER have even one drink!
@@joelbosh1223 I drink maybe a six pack per year and less than 5 mixed drinks per YEAR. Been that way since college, no I never had an alcohol “ problem” even though I drank some during college! I would rather have a lemonade, which tastes better.
I was on Fleccanide for many years for AF and then had 2 oblations...2008 and 2012, but AF returned after the 2nd. I gave up Gluten and Dairy in desparation to improve my AF and arthritic pain snd within 4 days was AF free and much improved pain level.Diet is extremely important and I would urge sufferes to give up Gluten and Dairy to see if they make a difference. They can be introduced gradually after about 6 months -1year....But so very worthwhile.
Thanks for the good news. Can apologize to wife. 41 years 4 grown kids. Not sure how they will deal when I tell them This Doctor said All I Need is to change my life style. Going to miss them.
Consider watching videos of. Dr. John Bergman . Learned more from him than four cardiologists. Comventional medicine is somewhat helpful but they focus on the fix rather than the cause.
@@theresesouthworth227 I love a good dose of Dr. John Bergman. ♥ You are 100% right about that. He knows more about how the human body works than any professional I have ever encountered.
About 4 years ago I developed afib about a week after passing a stubborn kidney stone at which time I was somewhat dehydrated. Following a bit of internet research I found that the loss of electrolytes from dehydration may be a factor contributing to afib. It was also my understanding that calcium and magnesium compete in the body, so I stopped taking my calcium supplement and started taking a magnesium supplement instead (in addition to flecainide, digoxyn, and a blood thinner called apixaban that my cardiologist prescribed). My afib continued constantly for about 3 months, but a week before my highly dreaded electrical cardioversion was scheduled, I returned to normal hearth rhythm and have remained in normal rhythm since (nearly 4 years now). I ditched the prescription meds but continue taking a magnesium supplement because it is my understanding that although serum magnesium may test normal (which mine did at the time), the amount of magnesium in the cells may be deficient, which possibly could cause me to go back into afib. While doing my internet research, I remember reading a comment by an elder gentleman who didn't have afib until after his colonoscopy (which prep procedure does cause some dehydration) and he was still on afib meds years following his colonoscopy. Hope this info helps and that supplementing with magnesium works for someone else out there.
@never back down 1,000 mg of magnesium glycinate (or any chelated magnesium). I think low magnesium was my main problem but I initially also took 2,000 mg Taurine, 1,000 mg EPA/DHA, 3.000 mg Carnitine, 1,000 mg Vitamin C, 400 IU Vitamin E and 200 mcg Selenium since I read that they might also help stop afib. I continue only the magnesium, fish oil & Vitamin C. It took nearly 2 months for me to return to normal rhythm after starting that supplement regimen since it takes a while for the magnesium to get replenished at the cellular level. Best of luck & let me know if it helps!
So glad to hear that you are able to reverse your condition without blood thinner. It's absolutely rubbish those blood thinner like warfarin. Not oh it makes the condition worse for a patient causing osteoarthritis and bleeding, it actually prevented a person from consuming wholesome food due to the drug interactions with various foods and drugs. The worst part is when doctors are trained just to give out prescriptions as the it way to treat the problem.
Thanks for info. I’m going to start taking magnesium daily. Speaking about the gentleman having the colonoscopy, that reminded me of a person who was prepping with a store bought product for a colonoscopy and it did bad damage, I think to his kidney’s. I’m not sure but there was a big thing about the product and lawsuit’s at the time. and it was taken off the market.
Finally, a guy who is worth his salt! A guy who steps outside of the box, who has objectivity. A guy who isn't preprogrammed with the word "Coumadin" as the first word to come out of his mouth! I just may decide to move to Louisville!
catitude4 Agree with you completely! I went to a small clinic here in Europe that work with more of the traditional way, not the BS that is in every hospital. Made all kinds of tests and what they said, among other deficiencies, was that my salt levels were too low and that was the reason for my A-Fib, the stress-reaction i experienced just seconds before that was just the trigger.
Speaking as an RN, be careful to tell people to just increase potassium without consulting their doctor! High levels of potassium can cause dangerous heart dysrthymias! People who take over the counter potassium without having their levels checked and monitored could be putting themselves in danger.
CF B - do some research! Low levels of salt in your body is called hyponatremia and if levels are dangerously low it will cause many symptoms, some of which can be life threatening!
I am 73 had my Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Vaccination when 72 in October 2021, I was perfectly fit, working full time, showing potential tenants around properties, I was playing walking football 2 to 3 times a week, swimming at every opportunity and totally involved in my 3 grandchildren’s lives. Immediately after having the vaccination, started having breathing breathlessness which was diagnosed as AF. It was totally life changing, off work ill as I struggle with stairs, I can swim breath stroke but struggle with walking any distance or playing football with even my grandchildren. I have changed my diet accordingly, smaller portions, stopped drinking just to try and help my condition. Thank you Doctor for this advice also.
@@blueskygal255 it really is beyond belief what they have done for money, Pfizer in my case have pulled off the largest fraud, scam, con in the history of the world in my opinion. I am awaiting the results of a recent MRI scan I had, but I am going to be honest, I am not sure if the damage I believe resulting in have the life changing Pfizer vaccines in particular the third one called in the UK Booster Jab, can ever be healed.
I do not what the Dr. talks about at his conferences but I live in Europe and have NEVER EVER EVER had a doctor discourage me from taking aspirin to prevent blood clotting....and this going back several decades.
Diet and medication can definitely help a lot but the underlying problem is still there, you're basically just managing it. I've been going through all these stages for the last 8 years and while some stuff helped, the problem was always there (I'm only 28 years old so pretty young for this). I would make changes to my diet and it would help temporarily, but it would always end up creeping back and getting progressively worse. I'm having a cryoablation in 2 weeks, fingers crossed everything goes well... I don't want to live in a constant state of dealing with this shit so why not get it sorted now while I'm still young and the risk is extremely low! And yes it's covered by the NHS in the UK thank god... Not going to be paying anything for it. 97% chance of a successful procedure (from this particular hospital and surgeon) and almost all of those people never see any returning symptoms.
@@Ariadne147 operation was a success, took 4 hours under local anaesthetic and was extremely unpleasant + painful but I feel absolutely fine already, just got discharged from the hospital. My heart honestly feels better than it did this morning... First time I've been unable to feel my heart beating in years. Hopefully it sticks but for now it looks like it was a huge success!
Once you have one episode of afib the chances are you'll get it again at some point, even if not for years down the road. Managing risk factors he discusses will likely slow the progression but it usually progresses regardless. Alcohol, dehydration and sleep apnea are my triggers which I now manage. When I get Afib it will be for a few hours at night and it wakes me. Thankfully I cardiovert once I get up and move around. But as father time ticks on the episode frequency is increasing despite good blood pressure, diet and exercise. I'll probably opt for ablation at some point to hopefully keep it from happening ever again. I absolutely want to avoid heart arrhythmia medication.
I have sleep apnea, went on CPAP and it caused me to bloat (gut) and gain weight slowly, but steadily. I could not tolerate gaining the 30lbs in 2 yrs of CPAP, so I stopped using it completely. I then started healthy keto and lost those 30lbs, but still need to lose more. I suffer with svt (sudden rapid heartbeat) and box (skipped beats) often. I take Diltiazam for the svt and that caused complete constipation. *Anyone else notice bloat + weight gain with CPAP use??
How do you do it if the AFib is from the COVID booster shot? Two weeks after getting the shot, it felt like I was having a heart attack over and over. Those extremely serious symptoms went away after a couple of days, but the serious AFib continued. I might have had a mild case of AFib, but now I have it is serous. A recent 2-week EKG showed 11075 Supraventricular Tachycardia runs occurred. I'm on a blood thinner and several heart medications. So tell me why it started 2 weeks after getting the COVID booster. I eat well, sleep with a CPAP machine (1.9 events/hour), exercise 4 days a week, not obese, and don't drink or smoke. So why are my doctors telling me that it has nothing to do with the COVID booster shot?
The boosters are bad news. I have spoken with too many people that have had bad experiences with them. The threat of Covid, for most of us, has long passed.
Here's a simple solution... Magnesium Glycinate Lysinate Chelated. ICD's are necessary in some cases, but as most Doctors know it's a money maker. A large portion of heart issue are caused my metabolic issues. Talk to your Doctor about non evasive options and do your own research. Electrical issues can be managed without EP studies or pacer management. I diagnosed my Mom with EP issues. I ordered the Doctor to put my Mom on Dilantin. The Cardiologist thought I was crazy, but she didn't know that a specially timed dose of Dilantin can "reboot the heart"...To her amazement, it worked. Her QT intervals "reset in normal range". In closing, talk to Doctors and do research. PS. I have not found one Doctor in Arizona that knows what IPMN is...Sad. Eastern Europe has some of the best medicine in the world and America is so behind and I think it due to $$$.
I tried the diet/lifestyle change way back in 1989, suffered further all the way to present, don't work for everybody, same for my sister she is chronically in A fib.
I’ve had Afib for 25 years , but mine is to leaky heart valves. It’s been pretty consistent for those years , so haven’t needed to have valve replacement yet . I hike , weight train 6 days a week , never smoked, I eat clean , lots of herbal supplements, and I have my BP well in control. Never really drank excessive amounts of alcohol., I totally quit drinking 2 years ago. I don’t have episodes, just irregular heart rate that no matter how much cardio I do won’t go over 150 🤔
I understand this. But what about people like me who have persistence A-fib? I had an ablation 8 months ago, but now I’m having an afib attack again tonight!! I just don’t know where to go from here!! I don’t want to be back on medication. I have been working out everyday, taking vitamins and supplements, cutting down on drinking and caffeine. And now this .... I just didn’t think it would return so soon. I am so distraught right now.
What kind of ablation procedure did you have? I'm having a cryoablation in 2 weeks, it's a lot more effective than the burning method. Statistically anyway... Hope you deal with your afib, I've been dealing with it for 10 years and it really does suck. Has so many knock on effects on your life and mental state.
I am not over weigh , i exerces every day ,sleep well , i have a very good diet and i have Atrial Fibrillation so your advice don’t apply to me and probably not only to me ! Yes we all are under the stress on these days .
Exactly. My daughter is not overweight, exercise daily, eat really healthy and have 1st stage heart block and she is just 50. They told her it can lead to Afib, which I have. My Dad died at 60 from a heart attack and my sister who is 80 also has Afib. Neither she or I have symptoms. Sometimes it can be hereditary.
Same with me. Diet, exercise, sleep, stress management. Got it all covered; still have afib along with PACs. Am trying acupuncture/Chinese medicine. Too early to tell.
Yes me too... Have been very healthy as far as diet and excercise most of my life. Mine first started with High Blood Pressure about 13 years ago and then A fib diagnosed about 4 years ago. I relate this to the stress of my adult sons Heroin addiction and homelessness which began around this same time frame. My Afib is pretty constant but i dont feel it. I take 4 different Blood Pressure meds and also Xarelto. I still am very active and heakthy, 69 years old. My son is a year almost clean and i have learned how to handle stress much better. Would love to get off some of these meds.
Rodiana, research the benefits of magnesium. Ive been in constant afib for 9 years but after trying every medication and ablation i just take mg and blood thinners. My cardiologist has also insisted on an exercise physiologist.
Tuxedo Themes Web Services I 1st experienced this at 62, right after I emptied my truck from moving. I couldn't breath, then my heart started racing. The emt medic said the heart was at a steady 180bpm. This was back in October. After 3 days in a local hospital I got into the VA system and they slowly began to run tests and a cathertization was done. The cardiologists seem to think one of my chambers didn't have an artery it should have, but that another chamber grew one somehow. I have all the symptoms you mention, plus extreme difficulty walking very far and a terrible right calf cramp can occur within minutes, thus practically tossing me to the ground if I try to press on for any distance. At my age I am very concerned because I watched my step mom force my aging dad to endure being plugged into all these machines. He was ready to "go home", in much pain and wanted a DNR but she refused him. This was so cruel. Needless to say he finally passed on after five years of this humiliation. I have cut off all communication with her for several reasons. Her cruelty to him was the last straw. I have informed the VA and my next of kin, don't even think of doing that to me. Life has been rough enough as it is, as scared as I am, to end up in a bed with tubes and IV's and machines isn't living, it's torture. Anyways I probably don't have much if any quality of life to look forward to (although I hope otherwise) the geo-political, social and economic future after what eight years of failed obama policies added to by the failures of previous administrations, it's probably a good thing I won't have to try to outlive the symptoms of a very demented and wicked generational deterioration of society even as science creates my problems. We have hit that downward curve that man seems to think he is godlike and ai begins it's rule. This can't end well for the masses. I pity the future for the children's sake. More and more wealth is being transferred into fewer and fewer hands, along with little if any accountability of the criminal cabal of both the clinton/bush dynasties.
Agree about the state of the world. We are rapidly headed towards a one world gov't, monetary system and religion as the Bible predicted over 2000 years ago. You can definitely try a few things. Try magnesium glycinate without added stearic acid or magnesium stearate. Take Vit C as ascorbic acid in higher dosages like a few grams a day to counteract oxidative stress. Take Vit D3 and Vit K2 (MK7 version). These are the very basics according to Dr. Thomas Levy a board certified cardiologist. Believe it or not you may have heavy metal poisoning from a toxic tooth according to cardiologist Dr. Thomas Levy. Look at his website PeakEnergy .com. Also eliminate all processed foods, soda, artificial sweeteners that have excitotoxins like aspartame, dairy, grains, GMO's and radiation like WiFi, smartmeters, fluoride in any form, cell towers and phones as best you can. Try an organic diet based on veggies and eggs and wild caught salmon. Use only organic coconut and olive oil. Drink RO (reverse osmosis) water which you can get from a local health food store (mine is .25 cents/gal), and add back 1/4 tsp/gal Himalayan salt to remineralize. Also listen to Dr. Bergman's video on A-Fib here: ua-cam.com/video/yjRqpwmRuts/v-deo.html You might even try a good gut detox. The more I research the more I find that toxic teeth, especially one that have had root canals, can cause a myriad of issues. Search Mercola. com for this topic. He did an amazing interview with Chris Shade about detox. We do live in a corrupt and extremely polluted world. I thank God I don't have any health issues or even allergies and I'm almost your age. I don't go to Docs or take meds nor will I ever get a vaccine. If you follow the recommendations above you will have a much better chance at a healthier life.
Prepper III% morning I’m very sorry to hear of your struggles and what happened to your dad. Looks like Freedom Keeper has some great info! I have a friend who suffered from afib for years. But got over it completely by taking magnesium and potassium. I used to have horrible leg cramps but got over it by eating baked potatoes (loaded with potassium) About the end times scenario, I know what you mean!!!! It’s in the books of Daniel and Revelation. If you’re on the right team it can be kinda exciting! I listen to Paul Begley on UA-cam. He gives the big picture and it’s about a positive outcome. I hope my thoughts are of help to you. 🙏💕
LOVE this. I was just diagnosed with afib by my PC. Finally got in to see a cardiologist and she said to lose weight and get exercise. Drink a lot of water. So that is the cure. My stroke factor is low, like 1 on the determination chart, so no blood thinners, thankfully. I was skeptical, but I'm not going to argue with a top doctor that knows far, far better than I do. Once I let it sink in, I am so incredibly happy this isn't a life sentence of heart disease and there is a way to fix it, most likely. HUGE relief. And I need to lose weight so this will get me moving, I don't want a shortened life or bad health into my old age.
Did I miss something?? Afib is caused by a faulty electrode to the heart . A simple Ablation of the faulty electrode fixes the problem by allowing electric current to choose a different pathway. It takes about 10 minutes for the lazer treatment with no sedation. How do I know this.. because a smart doctor in Texas Heart hospital realized my problem and a 50 yr old undiagnosed tachycardia problem was fixed in 10 minutes. I watched it on a monitor while process was completed. I was wrongly diagnosed in 4 countries as anxiety attacks. Thanks to my determination and a brilliant cardiologist my life was saved in a 10 minute procedure
One of the fittest cyclist in our club led his normal fast paced difficult rides yesterday. He rode home and rested on his couch and died. In addition to his fitness he was a nice fellow who always encouraged other cyclist. He didn't have an ounce of fat on him. The doctor mentioned over-exercise. How would you know if you are over exercising?
Sorry about your friend, but the answer is pretty clear: hard work wears you out. That's a fact borne out by the huge swaths of people across the world in all cultures that have repetitive stress injuries that occurr over time when a particular muscle/tendon set is obviously over used. The heart is a muscle that NEVER rests, unlike your legs, ankles, knees, etc. You can't make the heart lie still and regenerate through sleep. Some say we only have a finite number of heartbeats. So, over use can be subjective - or, it can be obvious, such as with your hard charging friend, like I used to be when I rode bikes; always at the top first, always at or near the front, very long strenuous rides that just blew out my lungs and had my blood pounding so hard I could hardly hear anyone speaking. Sure. I was in top shape, now I have AFIB - really bad. Plus, other joint and tendon problems that are clearly related to hyper cycling. I can't help but feel all that high stress exercise was partly to blame. So, to me, over use is simply measureed by how far out in front you are among your peers. It's good to lead, but every once in a while you need to look back and check if everyone is still in sight. If not, take it down a notch or two. Primitive humans did NOT do marathons.
@@OutnBacker Thanks! It makes total sense. I liked the reference to primitive humans not running marathons. At 76 I actually ride with the slower older group. I am all about longevity and riding as long as possible.
@@garyfowler1962 I don't know if he got the jab. I was reluctant at first but my daughter-in-law is a doctor and strongly suggested I get the jab because of my age. I ended up getting covid anyway but I suppose it helped me to not get a bad case of it.
I have holiday heart. If I don’t drink pedialyte after a night of drinking I can get a fib. Alcohol is the only thing that has caused episodes. I’ve actually been able to make an episode go away before just by meditating.
I had afib when I went to the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico, and the Living Foods Lifestyle they taught did put me back in regular rhythm, but it was too labor intensive for me to maintain it back home, so it returned. Ended up getting a heart transplant. That was 20 years ago.
I had my heart checked in late 2007 and it was fine. I then went out and bought a free-standing heavy duty punching bag and did an exhausting workout on it consisting of five 3 minute rounds. I would also walk just over two miles a day and swim for 15 minutes. However, in 2012 I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation by my regular doctor who put me on 50 mg of Metoprolol a day and Warfarin. However, after I was examined by a cardiologist two months later I was taken off of the Warfarin and told by the Cardiologist that neither he nor any of the other Cardiologists wanted me on it. He then told me to wait three days after stopping the Warfarin and then start taking just one low dose 81 mg baby aspirin a night before bed and to continue with the Metoprolol---which he eventually cut down to just 25 mg a day. Anyway, I was 65 years old in 2007 so I think it was the over-exercising that got me. Also, before I forget, I should mention that my Cardiologist recommended a vegetarian diet. So I told him I would make the switch with the stipulation that I would still eat meat and turkey but only at special family gatherings such as Thanksgiving and Christmas and that I would still eat Sashimi (Raw Fish) once or twice a month. My Cardiologist agreed and said that was fine.
Now this is a Doctor with good common sense and sees the importance of truly taking care of the patient.❤️
Hydration is important, and my RN wife is always reminding me to drink water after getting up in the morning. Helps keep the heartbeat regular (and the wife happy).
Dehydration can be a trigger for AFIB. I can attest to that.
I really hate when men call
Their wives “the wife.” You don’t hear women calling men “the husband.” Good god, grow up, men!
i don't need to be reminded. i always want water first thing in am. and often 2 glasses.
@@cruisepaige Me too, so stupid🙄
I have AFib and drink upwards of a gallon of water a day. I'm supposed to take metropol twice a day but I never remember the evening dose. I keep my weight under control by occasional fasting. Also have a reasonably healthy diet. I'm 77.
I had afib, I am 60 years old. I increased my exercise and started taking magnesium and the afib is gone. He knows what he's talking about!
Did you ever go on blood thinners. I’m 52 and just diagnosed with afib. I’m very healthy and exercise. I went on blood thinner until I can see cardiovascular do. In a week. Thanks
@@dougcoleburn1579 No, the doctor asked me if I wanted to and I said no. He said because I was healthy, I was at a low risk for a stroke. My afib has been very infrequent and I can get it to stop within a minute so far.
Add Vitamin C
What kind of exercise? I'm in persistent AFIB and don't have energy to walk up a flight of stairs much less exercise.
@@dougcoleburn1579 Have you stopped taking blood thinners? What have you replaced them with?
I gave up all grains, all sugars, and all high carb fruits and vegetables. I walk 8,000 steps per day. I fast 23 hours a day. I eat protein, a little fat and low carb vegetables. My hypertension is normal now with 1/4 the meds as before, my blood glucose is now completely normal with no meds, and I haven’t had an a-fib episode in months. I take sodium and potassium supplements. My weight: 200->134.
Stress....STRESS. I have AFIB and it started when we went upside down in a mortgage. Marital problems I could go on and on. Reduce stress.
I have Afib and will be having a heart ablation procedure soon. I am wondering if this will help. I am under so much stress. I hate the medication. It made me gain weight so I have put it n God's hands. Please pray for me.+++
Stress depletes minerals which then affects the heart rhythm.
@Citizenthirteen It depends the amount of stress you go through.
richard hyser yes, stress definitely caused mine
Linda Kennedy Did you have the procedure?
I am not obese, but I do not have a thyroid. I went into AFib from stress from an auto accident. I discovered 2 tbsp ACV to 8 ounces of water. Then I started taking self package pills of Cayenne pepper with food. It stops AFib within minutes. Lastly, The only thing I take now is L-Arginine 500 mg daily. I haven't had an AFib episode in years!! I am also a regular user of Calm magnesium. Hope this helps someone. No, not a Dr. but I read a lot!
@karenb1331 Of course, it's going to help many - I've made a note, THANK YOU!
I have had AFIB for almost 4 years. I have been doing low carb for a little over a year and have lost 60 pounds. I limit drinking and exercise regularly. While I am in it most of the time I have almost no symptoms or discomfort. My condition seems to be getting better as time goes by so anecdotally speaking diet has worked to improve my life. Thanks for what you do Doctor
Seems to be working for me. I went on a low carb diet, reducing my blood sugar and insulin resistance. Insulin is very inflammatory, and inflammation has to distort the heart and cause irregular heart beats. I'm only doing it a few weeks but so far no AFIB, and I don't fee my heart fluttering like it's about to go into AFIB.
I got diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2012. Since then I was in hospital at least every six months because of it. In 2017 while in hospital for something else a nurse noticed that I kept my cell phone in a breast pocket and had done so since the advent of smart phones. She told me to stop because she thought it was the cause of the atrial fibrillation.
I listened to her and have never had a problem with it since.
Wow!!!
@@wap9137 MY HUSBAND BELIEVES THAT TOO MUCH COMPUTER CAN CAUSE IT
Oh, I can absolutely believe that!! I'm glad that nurse noticed that and told you about it!😉
I was watching a video monitor up close one time and my afib started. I have often thought it started because of my closeness to that monitor.
Dr John Mandrola thank you very much I appreciate your opinion, so wise. Please continue doing videos , how I would like to have a doctor like you.
I am a 77 year old retired ER physician and I am a rabid advocate of the health benefits of cycling. It truly works miracles and as an example I can still do 4 minute 19 second on the USAA Cycling 5 minute TT (a 4% average upgrade at 6300 foot elevation in Colorado Springs). I weigh low 170 pounds. I can't believe how good I still feel thanks to cycling BUT one area doctors never discuss (and this is huge) is alcohol and the heart. Alcohol is a potent cardiomyotoxin (meaning it is toxic to the heart muscle and causes heart muscle inflammation) but this is dose related. When I was in training I had a 23 year old die from his excessive alcohol intake causing congestive heart failure. In the ER I would see young people come in with an arrhythmia over the holidays due to excessive alcohol (thus the title "Holiday Heart"). As one gets older the risk of Atrial Fibrillation goes up logarithmically and AF can be exercise induced. AF causation is multifactorial and these precipitators make it much more likely during a ride: dehydration, low potassium, hypothermia (even drinking a smoothie can bring it on!), lack of sleep, too much caffeine, thyroid excess, and others. But no one ever seems to bring up the subject of excessive alcohol prior and the risk of AF. I love a nice red wine and this leaves me conflicted but I have found that half a bottle 2-3 days a week seems to not precipitate AF so one does not need to totally do without. My take home message to all us geriatric cycling advocates is keep all those precipitators to a minimum including alcohol and you can continue to partake of the Fountain of Youth and not need what most doctors would recommend: blood thinners or cardiac ablation!
Also, watch your heart monitor (Garmin or whatever) like a hawk and when your rate starts getting in the upper ranges just back off to keep it out of trouble. Very high rate from exertion can bring on AF.
Thank you doctor absolutely brilliant informative content, I don’t cycle but I swim a lot, always have done and doing breath stroke it fits in with this breathing problems I have which are still under investigation, I had a echocardiogram which was inconclusive, so I have recently had a MRI scan and I am awaiting results.
Doctor your information is invaluable to the layman so thank you and would you consider putting it on UA-cam.
Can I ask a very personal question did you have the vaccines and if so which one and how many?
What is cardiac ablation please?
I don’t smoke never have, have a drink or two nothing to heavy I am over weight, but lost 4K 8.8 lbs of late.
Would just love to be able to play football like I did previously with my grandchildren and get back to playing my walking football again, love the football love the guys.
One of the guys is giving me a fit bit on Friday, as my high blood pressure as recently become low blood pressure.
Our NHS throughout have been fantastic, I would also love to get back to work a few days a week, in between daily children and grandchildren pick ups and drop offs etc.
Thanks doc, that was the main cause for me 2 years ago. In may I'll be sober 2 years
I have afib - started as a student. I now think the direct cause of the afib was excessive drinking. I was drinking far more than what is recommended nowadays (14 units a week or something like that; I was on about that much a day while at college - in the evenings).
@@arthurcrown3063 I have cut down, just a couple watching the football, mainly Liverpool games. How is your afib since you cut down?
@@brianevans2819 Still there. Didn't know I had it until (after a perforated ulcer op) it was recorded as 'fast' . It was there for years. I still get a drink or two, but no more excessive boozing!
Now Your on the same page as me . I dont want to take a pill for life . I want to change what I need to change in my life style.
Here's another perspective. I had raging AF over a year ago. A C-Reactive Protein test, measure of inflammation, was 11.67 where the "normal range" is 1 to 3 and healthy/optimal is below 1. I was labeled as at a "very high risk of a cardiovascular event" and in fact had an episode where I passed out completely without ANY warning. That's why I had the CRP test. I started doing "Time Restricted Eating" (DO NOT EAT BEYOND SUNDOWN is key because even eating healthy food in the PM causes inflammation) and Intermittent Fasting (a few 2-3 day water only fasts). I repeated the CRP test 8 months later and my CRP was 0.05 (NOT a typo. The doctor's office had never EVER seen such a low score or anything close to it. My AF for the most part went away completely for quite a while. I still have a few minor episodes when I get emotional or when I grossly over-eat during my limited eating window - which is now a window of 3 to 4 hours per day.
I have noticed a relationship between these few AF's and when I play golf. In 2008 I was diagnosed by a PHysical Therapist as having an unusually over-developed left side. She suspected I worked in a physically left-side demanding job. No. But I by then had played golf, sometimes competitively, for 50 years. She concluded that was the cause. Then I recently learned that physical things can cause AF such as over-eating which can extend the stomach further into the diaphram which can push on the heart.
I firmly believe that IF/TRE radically affected me to the positive in less than one month and wish I had re-taken the CRP test much earlier to prove it. I say this because within the first month, a sore I had for 15 years due to severe frost-bite healed for the first time in 15 years (not a typo). It was replaced with a blood-blister looking covering which was in less than 2 weeks replaced with beautiful new (baby-like) skin. A year and a half later, it is still healed.
Viewers look up IF, TRE and autophagy (a healing process triggered when one fasts long enough). It will require like this doctor recommends eating and lifestyle changes but they are not hard especially if one transitions over a number of months.
I am literally a new person thanks to IF/TRE.
Thank you for your detailed post! I also practice IF and TRE. Nope, it hasn't helped my AFib much but it did clear a bad rash I'd had for over 4 Frigging Years! I have not done extended fasting however.
I do not drink or smoke and I am not overweight. However, I underwent aggressive chemotherapy treatments a few years ago. I'm sure it probably had an influence in my developing Afib.
Hopefully, continued IF with TRE will soon help with my AFib issues. But for now I must rely on medication.
You and me sound very similar brother. I’ve had AF for years but I’ve never been to a doctor about it. I learn to control it, basically through diet and exercise and I can’t emphasise what a powerful tool intermittent fasting is. Youre spot on about the overeating, guaranteed if I overeat I’ll get it. other trigger factors include alcohol, caffeine and stress as I have an anxiety disorder. It does also seem to be an electrolyte component to it because sometimes if I get it, I take an electrolyte powder which seems to makes it go away quickly.
I would never say don’t go and see a doctor to anyone. That was my choice and some people might say it was a stupid one, but I didn’t want end up on warfarin.
@@Gealaiche There are much newer blood thinners available today that don't require constant blood tests or any food restrictions. I am on xarelto which is a powerful blood thinner. Because our risk of stroke goes Way Up with AFIB. Been on xarelto for almost 5 years now and never have had any problems so far.
I Absolutely Hate having Afib!!#UGH😓
I'm surprised that he never mentioned caffeine. Cutting out caffeine was my cardiologist's first suggestion.
I had an afib attack 2 years ago and I figured that I need to lose weight and improve my diet and so I went on a plant based diet with no oil, sugar, meat, or flour and lost 100 pounds. I sleep better and I excerise daily and I am not taking any medications and I have not had any problems with my heart arythmia since and I am 70 years old.
dauntie kay how did you switch to vegan? I don’t care for all veggies. What do you eat?
Pm
dauntie kay Amen ❤️🙏❤️
That’s terrific! How did you do that?
Awesome
Doctors need to help provide the environment in which these things can be attained and balanced. Telling someone something doesn't overcome what got them to that point, and everyone needs support and encouragement.
Great advice to change lifestyle by adhering to an exericise regime etc. And on the dietary front, a Medeterranian diet with lots of extra virgin olive oil will greatly help to round things off: I have been taking 1 tablespoon 3 x daily of evoo for a long time now and am going really well. Afib disappeared quickly along my journey of dietary changes. I have to add that I have been on a Med diet for some 40 years, but when I commenced taking the 3 tablespoons of evoo daily on top of that, this really did the trick. Have not been on any pharma drugs since a few weeks after starting this process. I am now 80 years old, and exercising daily for 40 minutes and have been for 52 years. Thanks doc for being aware of, and and supporting exercise, lifestyle and diet as a way out of this problem, and away from nasty pharma drugs.
Hello Mike, I want inquire further on evoo for further evidence beyond conditional feeling. Please know I am simply looking for more than a few testimonials.
2 years back I tried 1/2 tablespoons of Coconut Oil daily for mental improvement. It caused my Cholesterol to jump 40 points.
Returned normal after stopping. So if you can direct me to further studies I would appreciate it.
@@afmorris5939 Apart from the above that I have already outlined, to be specific, I have to say that I also do the Wim Hof method of breathing and cold showers. As I have already stated, I have had no afib problems at all. My resting pulse is usually around 70 with a nice even beat, and blood pressure 120s over the 80s.
@@afmorris5939 Coconut oil or powder is contained in all artificial creamers; big no no; glad you're getting back to normal.
@@mikederidisi5805 i just started! 5b days in, hope it will help- the heart!
@@lulielawry Definitely Lulie! Along with this I also do the Wim Hof method (breathing and cold shower therapy).
I got A-fib shortly after I turned 60. I was fit, exercised regularly, proper diet. Diltiazem controlled my afib no amount of exercise, diet would have changed my situation. Got atrial flutter at 63. Had to get cardioverted almost monthly. Because I had lone A-fib/A-flutter I was an excellent candidate to undergo a catheter ablation that resolved my irregular heartbeats. FYI. In retrospect I believe that placing my PC on my chest while I was in bed was the impetus to all of my heart issues.
You might be right about the PC.
Did the catheter ablation completely resolve your afib? If so, how long have you been "afib free"?
@@karlaelvis9815 Yes it did. I am AFIB free for almost 10 years. I still take diltiazem and metoprolol for HBP and insurance for any possible AFIB or FLUTTER return. Good luck.
A great Dr caring about his patients and giving great advice. Thank you.
Wish my dad had a friend like you 30 yrs ago. He has all kinds of health problems, AFib did not go away after his bypass surgery. I always take him for walks and try to make sure he eats healthy as possible. Thanks Doc, great video!
It seems to me that most doctors aren't concerned about causes but rather what pill to give for what symptom.
After 50years of SVT , with wrong diagnosis of anxiety, I had a 10 minute Ablation and was cured forever
Anxiety is the killer! And do not OVER exercise!
#truth
Mine commenced with anxiety. I know when.
@kaseycornflakes Correct! I had chronic stress and anxiety and I tried to manage that with lots and lots of exercise. I now have a-fib.
@@joeskwara5823 Mine too.
Finally a few MDs are catching on to what NDs have been saying for decades.
'Let medicine be your food, and food your medicine' … some old Greek dude
Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Absolutely, thanks for the reminder!
Due to extreme stress I was diagnosed with afib. A duel chamber pacemaker, ablation, and 7.5 years later, I manage everything through a mostly vegan diet.
So good to see a doctor who is slanted toward the prevention of illness in a natural, easy-to-manage way, rather than just prescribing meds. We need a million more like him.
The same opinion I wish to hear from doctors. If you have more resources of doctors who have practiced in this kind please share with me. Thanks.
unlike the FAUKCI cabal that is forcing us to take their VAXes
@@MsElke11 I can tell that you are uneducated. You have no clue why you don't want the vaccine other than Fauci wants you to take it. LOL
@@joereidy5732 how about heart palpitations, a frozen arm and 2 visits to the hospital after dose #2. That was a GREAT EDUCATION for me.
@@MsElke11 Imagine, for just a moment, that there aren't any viruses! If there are say viruses, what are they? Dead debri from DNA. Yes, DEAD. How can something dead affect our health so negatively? It can't. There's a lot of information out there and I would invite all who are reading this to go on Odysee and look up for the love of viruses. Have we been lied to all this time and we didn't realize it? God Bless.
Very honest doctor, may God bless him!
i gotta tell yall, for me, my doctor tried everything. and nothing worked. turned out, i had a mineral/electrolyte imbalance. and i lift weights 6 days a week so i sweat a lot (which excretes more electrolytes and salt). i also drank nearly a gallon of water a day, further “thinning out” my salt and electrolytes. so my cure was drinking less water and taking Himalayan mineral salt (i also use redmond ancient salt). i put the salt in my coffee, sports drinks and coconut water. not a single palpation since. and i can sleep again. prior to this i literally called 911 out to my house 3 times, thinking i was having a heart attack. maybe ask your docs about salt and electrolyte imbalances.
Take makes sense
Sleep apnea is a common risk factor in afib!
I have AFIB & have found how to control it INSTANTLY & easily!
All I need do is take a Rapid intake of breath thru my MOUTH & it instantly becomes Normal!
Good Luck!
baja joes
That s what I have been doing , yes that works however just yesterday, it worked for me (the breathing) but it came again 5min later and stronger so I drove to the ER. My heart rate was 200 beats a min. The Drs had to stop my heart and let restart @ it’s regular pace. It was a very scary situation.
I’m going to see a cardiologist today.
The breathing does work. But in the end there is a serious issue we have going on that needs medical attention. Go get checked PLEASE
ALKAREEM I have the same thing and I’m 34 years old. May I ask how old are you?
Move Advisor
Hey bro.
I’m 47 ....
That’s what I have done also.. the deeper the breath the better.. hold it to 15 secs count.. repeat until the attack leaves
Worked for me when I was in my 30's but afib came back. All meds and 3 ablations helped but at age 74 had a pacemaker.
Thank you, Dr. McDougall, I have observed this in my own self and considered whether a total make-over of my lifstyle would not help a ton. YOU have encouraged me to proceed down this path on my AFIB journey.
Ihave a fib and I had a heart attack needed 2stents . I recovered well after my hear attack and excercised every day .but then I was diagnosed with a fib but my doc told me not to excercise but this stressed me out and now I have put weight on and I feel uncomfortable. After listening to this doc and reading your comments, I think I will start exercising again , my doc is not very nice and very abrupt but I go along with it because I thought she new best ..
@@margaretdowney1390 Time for a new Doc.
My hat's off to Dr. Mandrola who could be making millions by doing cardiac procedures alone, but honors his Hippocratic Oath enough to stand by what really helps people, reserving the application of cardiac procedures for truly appropriate applications. Thank you!
Thank You!!
THANK YOU!!!
for staying true to your calling!
Finally, a doctor who is willing to look at something besides pills and surgeries!
I treated and eliminated my own Afib by dealing with my digestive issues, losing weight, exercising and getting off almost all beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.
Are you still on blood thinners?
@@dougcoleburn1579 Yes, Eliquis.
I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia for 2 years do I need catheter ablation ?
@@ferdousialam3744 I am not qualified to answer that. I only can speak to my experience and that of the many other people who know that their attacks of arrhythmia are triggered by trapped gas.
How did you treat your digestive issues?
Stess is important but two biggest factors by far are morbid obesity and heavy alcohol use.
excellent video.
Thank you Dr.McDougall for your help and concern
Check for dehydration and stress in your life. Vitamin E helps a lot, but check with your doctor first, as it is not recommended with blood thinners. Dehydration can also contribute to clots and blockages over time, just like a dirty stream that cannot carry debris and therefore gets deposited. A book called "Your Body's Many Cries for Water" by Dr. Batmanghelidj is priceless.
Plant based diet can reverse heart disease
Thank you so much for recommending the book.
Notice When I Upset Change diet I did Did Exercises I am 68 Quit Smoking Loss weight Blood Pressure Good Quit Smoking.
I wish there were more doctors like you that actually want to find the causes vs just trying to address the symptoms with pills and surgery.
I agree , my gift to myself this Christmas is to get healthier , more exercise , no smoking nothing , better diet , and 7 or 8 hours of sleep
Just got blood work done and I have some issues , this may help some of those too
I cured myself of a severe heart attack that came within seconds of suffocating me to death. I also had 6 years of atrial fibrillation. 1988-1993. And again in 1999 because I had too many raisins. I did it with Macrobiotics and ginger compresses on my intestines. It’s 2021 and I’m now days away from 66 years old and am riding my bicycle 100 miles a week.
Plant based diet
@@jamberry1135 yes
Very honest and very well explained! Thank You Doctor! God Bless You!!!
Wow nice to hear that he quit Practicing medicine and is making a healthy difference in human life!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am glad to see this validating video. I recently changed to a whole food plant based diet. It makes some effort to figure out what to eat. For example, the first day I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner. : )
The UA-cam video "Eating Our Way to Extinction" is science based and impactful. They offer inspiration, coaching and menus. There are other informative UA-cam videos which demonstrate how to make yummy healthy food.
Eat lotsa potatoes for dinner! & have Italian night or Chinese night@
Agree 100%! I've changed my entire diet, and even discovered ingredients in shampoos and other products that were aggravating my A Fib. Thank you for being one of the doctors out there sharing good information, for a better understanding across medical disciplines and for the lay person willing to learn how to be healthier.
Which ingredients?
Which shampoo triggers you and how did you figure out?
"ingredients in shampoos and other products that were aggravating my A Fib." You are an idiot.
I wish Dr Mandrola was in the U.K. His advice is excellent. Lifestyle and diet are key to helping AFIB. Doctors here just prescribe drugs without ever suggesting changing to a healthy diet.
I had 5 SA nodes in my heart. An electrophysiology Physician ,after many decades and many MDs and Dx., found the problem. He took out 2, the 3rd one was to close to a another so he left it. I have problems occasionally but it's so much better now. Thank you for the information.
Stressed and ate tons of ice cream and chocolate one day. 10 hrs later waking up to a new day tons of anxiety and afib. Rushed to card dr for diag. Ate small healthy meals through the day. Woke up to the next day and entire day of steady beat and perfect bp.
S2#2
I have had afib off and on through the years. If it comes around now it will follow a rapid heartbeat, then it will get out of sync.
My solution is to get my heart rate up, take deep breaths, and hold my jugular vein while holding my breath. Don’t pass out tho!
Try this a couple times. Main thing is to getting it back in sync and getting the heart working. Go for a run or do heavy lifting, just get the heart working. Do this till it gets back in sync.
If all else fails, try a really hot bath. Get the water hot, real hot, hot as you can stand it. Get in the tub and add more hot water. Get a book and read, take your mind off the heart rate.
I cut alot on my diet. Sugar, cows milk, bread with gluten in it. Soda juices candies chips..chicken or fish is good. Vegetables fruits. Also is good. I eat peanut butter sometimes. Almond pancakes I eat too. Brown rice. Once or twice a month I will take a piece of chocolate. Exercise. Organic if u can if not then it's ok. Water. Yes I feel better when I fast sometimes. You have to know your body. I used to love food. Pizzas cakes candies sodas etc for years. I don't anymore. Think it is this way. You want to eat junk and have fun or you want to be able to do things without fatigue irregular heartbeat. And be sleeping most of the day. You decide.
Chicken and fish are just as high in cholesterol and fats, plus nitrosamines when cooked. Go completely plant based and only have those once or twice a year.
Plant based diet
I have Long QT Syndrome type 2 . Although not a lifestyle fault , since diagnosis I take good care with diet and exercise. And have a great doctor who has put me on medication.
I wish I had a doctor like this caring Doctor. I have bad side effects with the meds that I have to take. When I explain these to my doctor, they put fear on me telling me if I don’t take them the consequence is a stroke.
If your doctor has put you on statins for high cholesterol, stop taking them, they are poison and most people cannot tolerate them. Your doctor will hate you, but he's not the one suffering, your body is. Change your diet instead.
Several years ago i was diagnosed with non valvular Afib. I do not like taking meds but the doctor got in my face in a fearful way and said "do you want to have a stroke? If not you better take this Xarelto. I have always been health concious, excercising and eating well. Before A fib was diagnosed with high blood pressure. All of this started when i was going through alot of stress when i was going through my adult sons heroin addiction which has continued till about a year ago.
@@sherylquine9148 Stress. Yes, and no one can tell me that Sress doesn't play a major role in some cases of AFib. First episode of AFib was 2 years ago after sister died of cancer. Started feeling very lousy about a month before first AFib. Very nervous stomach and jumpy. My nervous system was Shot, and I became anxious and depressed. And everyday noises that have never bothered me before had me constantly flinching all of a sudden!! (Here's hoping your situation has improved some these days!😊)
@@sherylquine9148 I wish you have better health now
From someone who has had ablation surgery you don't want to go there. It was very successfully performed by Dr. Elizabeth Noll at Sharp Healthcare but it's no fun to say the least.. I've had extreme anxiety most of my life and developed type 2 diabetes in 1998. I've controlled it pretty well rarely exceeding 7.0 but it's still a factor. Sleep quality has been negatively impacted by the anxiety and the tinnitus that I have. Doctor I wish more physicians thought like you. One factor in my favor is that I'm quite active which reminds me that I need to get back on my bike. Thank you sir.
Tell me more please on why
I thought that would’ve never been a problem over exercising. However, I can attest to the fact I believe that is exactly what happened I would get on the treadmill and literally want to die on the treadmill, knowing it probably was possible to do that but during a stress test it’s spiked who would’ve thought too much exercise can cause heart problems when it supposed to be helpful
I supposedly had afib but my cardiologist was an ass... she wanted to thread me up with a cardiac ablation, burn out part of my heart (which thought filled me with horror) but I got her to compromise with putting a device in my chest to monitor my heart rhythms, which I left in there for a couple of years until I had it pulled out (during the pandemic- ugh) dumping her too like a bad habit; the device never recorded a single incidence of afib in 2+ years. It only found supraventricular tachycardia, which I live with by lowering my heart rate myself, using acupressure. I cannot tell you how many doctors have screwed me up; the line would stretch around the block. If you can, stay away from them. I try never to see them; I take no drugs for anything (Aleve every now and again for migraines). No metabolic disease; I don't drink, I'm gluten free, no fried foods or coffee. I'm almost 71 & do qigong every day & lift weights; I'm never sick, praise God. STAY AWAY FROM SAWBONES is my motto. PS- Most people have no idea what they're on about (doctors most certainly), but that probably includes me; embrace humility (it's probably well earned).
Thanks Dr. May God Bless You More. 🙏❤️🙏
I have AFIB now for over 10 years on and off. Since I know my triggers , and keep myself on a diet I reduced the Afib quite considerable . Only when I am not watching my diet and therefore what triggers my AFIB is suffer with AFIB and once the Rhythm is out of wack it takes meds and a strict diet to get back into Synus Rhythm . Also stress can bring on my AFIB, but mostly diet.
I believe AFIB is more a symptom then a disease in itself...
Exercise is the biggest trigger for my afib, so it's a horrible vicious cycle. I used to be really active but now avoid anything too strenuous as I really don't want to go into afib (have nearly passed out a few times). Can really feel myself getting out of shape, not fat or anything, just weak and unfit. It has been around 10 years for me as well, I didn't have any idea what it was for the first 8 years though... I'm only 28, was diagnosed with SVT last year when it got a lot more frequent. Having a cryoblation procedure in 2 weeks, fingers crossed!
Thank you for such great information, you inspired me to get moving with my exercise.Keep up the good work you do. Winifred
i had a cardio version followed my mitral valve repair and the maze procedure. no more AFib. Going on 6 years. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
He seems a nice man. Caring about people
For 48 years I had premature atrial contractions about every 7th beat. Two weeks after taking a tablespoon of raw cocoa powder every morning mixed into a smoothie my PAC’s disappeared.
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Literally?
@@janicescott7338 yes, but the most recent literature says there is no correlation.
@@UVJ_Scott Oh wow. But you still take it?
@@janicescott7338 I occasionally eat dark chocolate. It’s not contraindicated it just hasn’t been shown to positively impact A-Fib.
Doctor Mandrola put my ICD into my chest. He and his team saved my life.
One of the triggers is: anemia. I know when my iron levels are very low when the atrial fib shows up (not my only symptom but a clear one).
Thank you so much for this video, it had helped me a lot and given me hope. I have started a few months ago just having plant based. Food with fish twice a week and about three eggs a week. I have lost about 14 pounds. My BMI is down to 24. I have paroxysmal AFib about once a month. I am on beta blockers but not blood thinners yet. My blood pressure could be better, it’s usually 130/60. ( with meds). Anyway I walk at least an hour everyday and will keep trying to get better. Many thanks really helped my metal health.
Eggs are full of cholesterol fish too plant based is best
My dad has Afib. He was diagnosed at age 38. My younger sister has Afib. She was diagnosed at age 18. I mentioned to my general practitioner that I was concerned that maybe I had Afib as well because I have always had heart palpitations. Her response was that I was too young; people are generally diagnosed in their 50s and 60s. I was a little annoyed with her response. I do have hypothyroidism though, which can cause heart rhythm issues. I have now gone plant based to prevent and cure some of my health issues.
Find a new doctor... You can also get a portable ecg device that sticks on your phone, that was the only way I was able to diagnose mine. Every time I went for a proper ECG I wouldn't be having any issues so it took ages to diagnose. Knew something was wrong but had no idea what it was. Once I got a clear recording of afib on the device I showed the doctor and he knew what it was straight away. I had my first symptons of afib when I was 19, had no idea what it was until I was 27 (last year). It gets worse over time, I would only get afib on extremely rare occasions when I was younger, the last few years it's almost every time I exercise or drink alcohol. Medication and diet will only help you manage the condition, it won't actually cure it. It can help some people for many years but it's gonna come back eventually. I'm getting a cryoblation done in 2 weeks, seems like the best option at this point.
LengPeng Thank you! ❤️
@@naomimay82 no worries, best of luck trying to diagnose whatever you've got going on! Alivecor was the device I got by the way, it's expensive but was obviously worth it for me. If you're having bad episodes of afib that are lasting over an hour I would recommend checking it out.
LengPeng I was having episodes all day long for weeks!!! My other doctor recommended magnesium. I started taking magnesium two days ago and they completely stopped. I guess I was deficient in magnesium, and one of the symptoms is heart palpitations.
@@naomimay82 Yeah that can cause it so you should be okay. If magnesium is enough to get rid of them then I wouldn't worry about it! If that ever stops working then you may just be susceptible to it, hopefully that's not the case!
Late one night I ate a lot of rice with black eyed peas & the next morning I was in afib. I am almost certain that put me over the edge. I had to go to the hospital where they shocked my heart back into sync. so I have cut way back on caffeine & sugar, taking magnesium coq10, omega 3's. Trying to loose some weight & get more exercise. I am on blood thinners & asprin as well as a beta blocker & another b/p med.
Doc . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 👍 🇺🇸 🤛
I have Afib. I do aerobics,eat healthy,not over weight and rarely drink alcohol.
Do you get it often
Yes, all of these are very important that he mentions. However, even though I was on a very healthy plant-based diet, I found that I needed to add magnesium and combination potassium(I use Nature's Sunshine)to take care of my A-fib. It works like a charm.
You are 100% correct and I have found that I can keep the episodes at bay by keeping my magnesium and minerals going all day long. I personally found that products by Dr. Carolyn Dean have made a huge difference in my daily health. Onward we go stronger than ever!
Susanelizabeth Turner Hi Susan
what are the actual natures sunsine supplement you take?
Thanks...
I like that line of product.
Potassium Combination AND Magnesium as I mentioned above.
ah ok it is called potassium combination...
what I used to help me was also the magnesium oil on legs and feet...
Thanks.. 👍☺
Hi elizabeth can you help me becouse my mother has fibrilation with some advice
Unfortunately diet and lifestyle didn’t work in my mothers case. She did have to get a pace maker and ablation. She does not however take medication for the arrhythmia or blood thinners. She did follow a high raw high carb diet and exceeded but her Afib did not get better but each year a little worse so she finally had to seek medical assistance
Hey just sharing my story . I’m a 23 year old male from Canada. I have been very active for most of my life , and currently have been training almost everyday for 2 years. Cardio, weights and yoga. I never have any heart issues ever , but if I drink myself to where I puke , I will get AFIB and have to get an IV to reset the rhythm. I’m really stressed about this because it seems that sometimes when I drink to much I will throw my electrical rythyms off in my heart. I just find it very odd that I live a healthy lifestyle but yet I get throw into AFIB after a good night out. Now at my youth age of 23 I have to watch my alcohol intake ?? It really sucks and I’m having a hard time accepting it , not even the doctors know why this happens and I even had a cardio gram or whatever and they said my heart is in great condition. I’m not an alcoholic but over the course of the last 2 years. I’ve gotten drunk maybe 20 times and just got AFIB again for the first time in 2 years on New Year’s Day . I’m not looking for answers just sharing my story in case I die soon lol (JK I feel great ) Maybe my heart just conducts to much energy and gets its rhythms thrown . Either way , I’m feeling great now and I’m gunna steer clear from alcohol for the most part. At least alcohol is one of the most destructive drugs out there considering how accessible , expensive and degraded it can be on people’s minds and body’s. Maybe it’s a sign from the gods that I will die from a drunken stupor and this is there way of saving my tender ass . Okay I’m gunna stop typing now as this edible has got me thinking of my death and existence on this hurling rock in the space time continuum . Cheers .
Officer, I only had”two” drinks, I can handle it, I “ only “ get drunk once a month( which is what this young man is saying) “Drunk”, especially” not drunk “ by the drinker’s definition. If I got drunk which I knew caused by afib( life threatening) , I would NEVER have even one drink!
@@martinmaddox5315 Your so smart man
Don't forget alcohol converts to sugar possibly causing inflammatory response
@@joelbosh1223 I drink maybe a six pack per year and less than 5 mixed drinks per YEAR. Been that way since college, no I never had an alcohol “ problem” even though I drank some during college! I would rather have a lemonade, which tastes better.
Alcohol is poison.
I was on Fleccanide for many years for AF and then had 2 oblations...2008 and 2012, but AF returned after the 2nd. I gave up Gluten and Dairy in desparation to improve my AF and arthritic pain snd within 4 days was AF free and much improved pain level.Diet is extremely important and I would urge sufferes to give up Gluten and Dairy to see if they make a difference. They can be introduced gradually after about 6 months -1year....But so very worthwhile.
Hes 100% right.
Thanks for the good news. Can apologize to wife. 41 years 4 grown kids. Not sure how they will deal when I tell them This Doctor said All I Need is to change my life style. Going to miss them.
Hahahaha! But will they miss you?
I believe diet and lifestyle are absolutely 100% affect afib. That’s been my personal experience.
Guynelle Randle hi, could you share your diet plans and lifestyle changes with us please. Thanks
Good advice doc
Hi, could you please share your experience.
Consider watching videos of. Dr. John Bergman . Learned more from him than four cardiologists. Comventional medicine is somewhat helpful but they focus on the fix rather than the cause.
@@theresesouthworth227 I love a good dose of Dr. John Bergman. ♥ You are 100% right about that. He knows more about how the human body works than any professional I have ever encountered.
About 4 years ago I developed afib about a week after passing a stubborn kidney stone at which time I was somewhat dehydrated. Following a bit of internet research I found that the loss of electrolytes from dehydration may be a factor contributing to afib. It was also my understanding that calcium and magnesium compete in the body, so I stopped taking my calcium supplement and started taking a magnesium supplement instead (in addition to flecainide, digoxyn, and a blood thinner called apixaban that my cardiologist prescribed).
My afib continued constantly for about 3 months, but a week before my highly dreaded electrical cardioversion was scheduled, I returned to normal hearth rhythm and have remained in normal rhythm since (nearly 4 years now). I ditched the prescription meds but continue taking a magnesium supplement because it is my understanding that although serum magnesium may test normal (which mine did at the time), the amount of magnesium in the cells may be deficient, which possibly could cause me to go back into afib. While doing my internet research, I remember reading a comment by an elder gentleman who didn't have afib until after his colonoscopy (which prep procedure does cause some dehydration) and he was still on afib meds years following his colonoscopy. Hope this info helps and that supplementing with magnesium works for someone else out there.
@never back down 1,000 mg of magnesium glycinate (or any chelated magnesium). I think low magnesium was my main problem but I initially also took 2,000 mg Taurine, 1,000 mg EPA/DHA, 3.000 mg Carnitine, 1,000 mg Vitamin C, 400 IU Vitamin E and 200 mcg Selenium since I read that they might also help stop afib. I continue only the magnesium, fish oil & Vitamin C. It took nearly 2 months for me to return to normal rhythm after starting that supplement regimen since it takes a while for the magnesium to get replenished at the cellular level. Best of luck & let me know if it helps!
So glad to hear that you are able to reverse your condition without blood thinner.
It's absolutely rubbish those blood thinner like warfarin. Not oh it makes the condition worse for a patient causing osteoarthritis and bleeding, it actually prevented a person from consuming wholesome food due to the drug interactions with various foods and drugs.
The worst part is when doctors are trained just to give out prescriptions as the it way to treat the problem.
Thanks for info. I’m going to start taking magnesium daily. Speaking about the gentleman having the colonoscopy, that reminded me of a person who was prepping with a store bought product for a colonoscopy and it did bad damage, I think to his kidney’s. I’m not sure but there was a big thing about the product and lawsuit’s at the time. and it was taken off the market.
@@janicescott7338 I hope that taking magnesium helps. Be sure to take a form of magnesium that is less likely to cause diarrhea.
@@jerrylee5463 Exactly!Lol
Chiropractic adjustments to the cervicals and upper dorsals is best for A-fib.
Finally, a guy who is worth his salt! A guy who steps outside of the box, who has objectivity. A guy who isn't preprogrammed with the word "Coumadin" as the first word to come out of his mouth! I just may decide to move to Louisville!
I am an FNP...perfect clinical health with the exception of thyroid since age 30...got paroxysmal afib from stress! Beware it too is a risk.
Raise your potassium level. You need to balance your salt level to potassium level. It works for me. Eat high potassium foods and suppliments.
catitude4 Agree with you completely! I went to a small clinic here in Europe that work with more of the traditional way, not the BS that is in every hospital. Made all kinds of tests and what they said, among other deficiencies, was that my salt levels were too low and that was the reason for my A-Fib, the stress-reaction i experienced just seconds before that was just the trigger.
Speaking as an RN, be careful to tell people to just increase potassium without consulting their doctor! High levels of potassium can cause dangerous heart dysrthymias! People who take over the counter potassium without having their levels checked and monitored could be putting themselves in danger.
CF B - do some research! Low levels of salt in your body is called hyponatremia and if levels are dangerously low it will cause many symptoms, some of which can be life threatening!
@@gwenethrogers5820 yeah it's called HYPERKALEMIA.....in such patients , asystole might occur.
Did you ever take meds from the doctor or have surgery?
Excellent video & advise! - greetings from New Zealand ...
I am 73 had my Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Vaccination when 72 in October 2021, I was perfectly fit, working full time, showing potential tenants around properties, I was playing walking football 2 to 3 times a week, swimming at every opportunity and totally involved in my 3 grandchildren’s lives.
Immediately after having the vaccination, started having breathing breathlessness which was diagnosed as AF.
It was totally life changing, off work ill as I struggle with stairs, I can swim breath stroke but struggle with walking any distance or playing football with even my grandchildren.
I have changed my diet accordingly, smaller portions, stopped drinking just to try and help my condition.
Thank you Doctor for this advice also.
The evidence of cv side effects was out there but suppressed. I hope u can get back to ur prior lifestyle.. I'm trying to at 69 but its so darn hard.
@@blueskygal255 it really is beyond belief what they have done for money, Pfizer in my case have pulled off the largest fraud, scam, con in the history of the world in my opinion.
I am awaiting the results of a recent MRI scan I had, but I am going to be honest, I am not sure if the damage I believe resulting in have the life changing Pfizer vaccines in particular the third one called in the UK Booster Jab, can ever be healed.
I do not what the Dr. talks about at his conferences but I live in Europe and have NEVER EVER EVER had a doctor discourage me from taking aspirin to prevent blood clotting....and this going back several decades.
Thank you
I was just diagnosed with a fib 3 months ago , scary trying to learn as much as I can
Thanks again
Diet and medication can definitely help a lot but the underlying problem is still there, you're basically just managing it. I've been going through all these stages for the last 8 years and while some stuff helped, the problem was always there (I'm only 28 years old so pretty young for this). I would make changes to my diet and it would help temporarily, but it would always end up creeping back and getting progressively worse. I'm having a cryoablation in 2 weeks, fingers crossed everything goes well... I don't want to live in a constant state of dealing with this shit so why not get it sorted now while I'm still young and the risk is extremely low! And yes it's covered by the NHS in the UK thank god... Not going to be paying anything for it. 97% chance of a successful procedure (from this particular hospital and surgeon) and almost all of those people never see any returning symptoms.
LengPeng please let us know how you did. God bless!
@@Ariadne147 Got postponed by a month, having it done on Wednesday! Will try to remember to update here.
@@Ariadne147 operation was a success, took 4 hours under local anaesthetic and was extremely unpleasant + painful but I feel absolutely fine already, just got discharged from the hospital. My heart honestly feels better than it did this morning... First time I've been unable to feel my heart beating in years. Hopefully it sticks but for now it looks like it was a huge success!
@@homedogoli hey LengPeng Not sure who old your comments on here are, but im wandering how are you doing after your Ablation? regards :)
I was diagnosed with wpw. I am not treating it with pills ablation etc. I am going natural...
Once you have one episode of afib the chances are you'll get it again at some point, even if not for years down the road. Managing risk factors he discusses will likely slow the progression but it usually progresses regardless.
Alcohol, dehydration and sleep apnea are my triggers which I now manage. When I get Afib it will be for a few hours at night and it wakes me. Thankfully I cardiovert once I get up and move around. But as father time ticks on the episode frequency is increasing despite good blood pressure, diet and exercise. I'll probably opt for ablation at some point to hopefully keep it from happening ever again. I absolutely want to avoid heart arrhythmia medication.
I have sleep apnea, went on CPAP and it caused me to bloat (gut) and gain weight slowly, but steadily.
I could not tolerate gaining the 30lbs in 2 yrs of CPAP, so I stopped using it completely. I then started healthy keto and lost those 30lbs, but still need to lose more.
I suffer with svt (sudden rapid heartbeat) and box (skipped beats) often. I take Diltiazam for the svt and that caused complete constipation.
*Anyone else notice bloat + weight gain with CPAP use??
My husband used CPAP and had to stop due to bloating.
How do you do it if the AFib is from the COVID booster shot? Two weeks after getting the shot, it felt like I was having a heart attack over and over. Those extremely serious symptoms went away after a couple of days, but the serious AFib continued. I might have had a mild case of AFib, but now I have it is serous. A recent 2-week EKG showed 11075 Supraventricular Tachycardia runs occurred. I'm on a blood thinner and several heart medications. So tell me why it started 2 weeks after getting the COVID booster. I eat well, sleep with a CPAP machine (1.9 events/hour), exercise 4 days a week, not obese, and don't drink or smoke. So why are my doctors telling me that it has nothing to do with the COVID booster shot?
The boosters are bad news. I have spoken with too many people that have had bad experiences with them. The threat of Covid, for most of us, has long passed.
Here's a simple solution... Magnesium Glycinate Lysinate Chelated. ICD's are necessary in some cases, but as most Doctors know it's a money maker. A large portion of heart issue are caused my metabolic issues. Talk to your Doctor about non evasive options and do your own research. Electrical issues can be managed without EP studies or pacer management. I diagnosed my Mom with EP issues. I ordered the Doctor to put my Mom on Dilantin. The Cardiologist thought I was crazy, but she didn't know that a specially timed dose of Dilantin can "reboot the heart"...To her amazement, it worked. Her QT intervals "reset in normal range". In closing, talk to Doctors and do research. PS. I have not found one Doctor in Arizona that knows what IPMN is...Sad. Eastern Europe has some of the best medicine in the world and America is so behind and I think it due to $$$.
What IS "IPMN" ???
Tried different magnesium supplements But has always made mine worse. I think mine is digestive related.
I tried the diet/lifestyle change way back in 1989, suffered further all the way to present, don't work for everybody, same for my sister she is chronically in A fib.
I’ve had Afib for 25 years , but mine is to leaky heart valves. It’s been pretty consistent for those years , so haven’t needed to have valve replacement yet . I hike , weight train 6 days a week , never smoked, I eat clean , lots of herbal supplements, and I have my BP well in control. Never really drank excessive amounts of alcohol., I totally quit drinking 2 years ago. I don’t have episodes, just irregular heart rate that no matter how much cardio I do won’t go over 150 🤔
I understand this. But what about people like me who have persistence A-fib? I had an ablation 8 months ago, but now I’m having an afib attack again tonight!! I just don’t know where to go from here!! I don’t want to be back on medication. I have been working out everyday, taking vitamins and supplements, cutting down on drinking and caffeine. And now this .... I just didn’t think it would return so soon. I am so distraught right now.
What kind of ablation procedure did you have? I'm having a cryoablation in 2 weeks, it's a lot more effective than the burning method. Statistically anyway... Hope you deal with your afib, I've been dealing with it for 10 years and it really does suck. Has so many knock on effects on your life and mental state.
I am not over weigh , i exerces every day ,sleep well , i have a very good diet and i have Atrial Fibrillation so your advice don’t apply to me and probably not only to me ! Yes we all are under the stress on these days .
Exactly. My daughter is not overweight, exercise daily, eat really healthy and have 1st stage heart block and she is just 50. They told her it can lead to Afib, which I have. My Dad died at 60 from a heart attack and my sister who is 80 also has Afib. Neither she or I have symptoms. Sometimes it can be hereditary.
Same with me. Diet, exercise, sleep, stress management. Got it all covered; still have afib along with PACs. Am trying acupuncture/Chinese medicine. Too early to tell.
Yes me too... Have been very healthy as far as diet and excercise most of my life. Mine first started with High Blood Pressure about 13 years ago and then A fib diagnosed about 4 years ago. I relate this to the stress of my adult sons Heroin addiction and homelessness which began around this same time frame. My Afib is pretty constant but i dont feel it. I take 4 different Blood Pressure meds and also Xarelto. I still am very active and heakthy, 69 years old. My son is a year almost clean and i have learned how to handle stress much better. Would love to get off some of these meds.
Try Jesus...
Rodiana, research the benefits of magnesium. Ive been in constant afib for 9 years but after trying every medication and ablation i just take mg and blood thinners. My cardiologist has also insisted on an exercise physiologist.
this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much! I'm hoping this will address my afib now.
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I 1st experienced this at 62, right after I emptied my truck from moving. I couldn't breath, then my heart started racing. The emt medic said the heart was at a steady 180bpm. This was back in October. After 3 days in a local hospital I got into the VA system and they slowly began to run tests and a cathertization was done. The cardiologists seem to think one of my chambers didn't have an artery it should have, but that another chamber grew one somehow. I have all the symptoms you mention, plus extreme difficulty walking very far and a terrible right calf cramp can occur within minutes, thus practically tossing me to the ground if I try to press on for any distance. At my age I am very concerned because I watched my step mom force my aging dad to endure being plugged into all these machines. He was ready to "go home", in much pain and wanted a DNR but she refused him. This was so cruel. Needless to say he finally passed on after five years of this humiliation. I have cut off all communication with her for several reasons. Her cruelty to him was the last straw. I have informed the VA and my next of kin, don't even think of doing that to me. Life has been rough enough as it is, as scared as I am, to end up in a bed with tubes and IV's and machines isn't living, it's torture.
Anyways I probably don't have much if any quality of life to look forward to (although I hope otherwise) the geo-political, social and economic future after what eight years of failed obama policies added to by the failures of previous administrations, it's probably a good thing I won't have to try to outlive the symptoms of a very demented and wicked generational deterioration of society even as science creates my problems.
We have hit that downward curve that man seems to think he is godlike and ai begins it's rule. This can't end well for the masses. I pity the future for the children's sake. More and more wealth is being transferred into fewer and fewer hands, along with little if any accountability of the criminal cabal of both the clinton/bush dynasties.
Agree about the state of the world. We are rapidly headed towards a one world gov't, monetary system and religion as the Bible predicted over 2000 years ago.
You can definitely try a few things. Try magnesium glycinate without added stearic acid or magnesium stearate. Take Vit C as ascorbic acid in higher dosages like a few grams a day to counteract oxidative stress. Take Vit D3 and Vit K2 (MK7 version). These are the very basics according to Dr. Thomas Levy a board certified cardiologist. Believe it or not you may have heavy metal poisoning from a toxic tooth according to cardiologist Dr. Thomas Levy. Look at his website PeakEnergy .com.
Also eliminate all processed foods, soda, artificial sweeteners that have excitotoxins like aspartame, dairy, grains, GMO's and radiation like WiFi, smartmeters, fluoride in any form, cell towers and phones as best you can. Try an organic diet based on veggies and eggs and wild caught salmon. Use only organic coconut and olive oil. Drink RO (reverse osmosis) water which you can get from a local health food store (mine is .25 cents/gal), and add back 1/4 tsp/gal Himalayan salt to remineralize. Also listen to Dr. Bergman's video on A-Fib here:
ua-cam.com/video/yjRqpwmRuts/v-deo.html
You might even try a good gut detox. The more I research the more I find that toxic teeth, especially one that have had root canals, can cause a myriad of issues. Search Mercola. com for this topic. He did an amazing interview with Chris Shade about detox.
We do live in a corrupt and extremely polluted world. I thank God I don't have any health issues or even allergies and I'm almost your age. I don't go to Docs or take meds nor will I ever get a vaccine.
If you follow the recommendations above you will have a much better chance at a healthier life.
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I’m very sorry to hear of your struggles and what happened to your dad.
Looks like Freedom Keeper has some great info!
I have a friend who suffered from afib for years. But got over it completely by taking magnesium and potassium.
I used to have horrible leg cramps but got over it by eating baked potatoes (loaded with potassium)
About the end times scenario, I know what you mean!!!! It’s in the books of Daniel and Revelation.
If you’re on the right team it can be kinda exciting!
I listen to Paul Begley on UA-cam. He gives the big picture and it’s about a positive outcome.
I hope my thoughts are of help to you. 🙏💕
LOVE this. I was just diagnosed with afib by my PC. Finally got in to see a cardiologist and she said to lose weight and get exercise. Drink a lot of water. So that is the cure. My stroke factor is low, like 1 on the determination chart, so no blood thinners, thankfully. I was skeptical, but I'm not going to argue with a top doctor that knows far, far better than I do. Once I let it sink in, I am so incredibly happy this isn't a life sentence of heart disease and there is a way to fix it, most likely. HUGE relief. And I need to lose weight so this will get me moving, I don't want a shortened life or bad health into my old age.
Did I miss something?? Afib is caused by a faulty electrode to the heart . A simple Ablation of the faulty electrode fixes the problem by allowing electric current to choose a different pathway. It takes about 10 minutes for the lazer treatment with no sedation. How do I know this.. because a smart doctor in Texas Heart hospital realized my problem and a 50 yr old undiagnosed tachycardia problem was fixed in 10 minutes. I watched it on a monitor while process was completed.
I was wrongly diagnosed in 4 countries as anxiety attacks.
Thanks to my determination and a brilliant cardiologist my life was saved in a 10 minute procedure
One of the fittest cyclist in our club led his normal fast paced difficult rides yesterday. He rode home and rested on his couch and died. In addition to his fitness he was a nice fellow who always encouraged other cyclist. He didn't have an ounce of fat on him. The doctor mentioned over-exercise. How would you know if you are over exercising?
Sorry about your friend, but the answer is pretty clear: hard work wears you out. That's a fact borne out by the huge swaths of people across the world in all cultures that have repetitive stress injuries that occurr over time when a particular muscle/tendon set is obviously over used. The heart is a muscle that NEVER rests, unlike your legs, ankles, knees, etc. You can't make the heart lie still and regenerate through sleep. Some say we only have a finite number of heartbeats.
So, over use can be subjective - or, it can be obvious, such as with your hard charging friend, like I used to be when I rode bikes; always at the top first, always at or near the front, very long strenuous rides that just blew out my lungs and had my blood pounding so hard I could hardly hear anyone speaking. Sure. I was in top shape, now I have AFIB - really bad. Plus, other joint and tendon problems that are clearly related to hyper cycling. I can't help but feel all that high stress exercise was partly to blame.
So, to me, over use is simply measureed by how far out in front you are among your peers. It's good to lead, but every once in a while you need to look back and check if everyone is still in sight. If not, take it down a notch or two. Primitive humans did NOT do marathons.
@@OutnBacker Thanks! It makes total sense. I liked the reference to primitive humans not running marathons. At 76 I actually ride with the slower older group. I am all about longevity and riding as long as possible.
Could have been result of vaccine.
By any chance did your cyclist friend get the jab? Athletes and those in really great shape are the most adversely affected by the clot shot
@@garyfowler1962 I don't know if he got the jab. I was reluctant at first but my daughter-in-law is a doctor and strongly suggested I get the jab because of my age. I ended up getting covid anyway but I suppose it helped me to not get a bad case of it.
I have holiday heart. If I don’t drink pedialyte after a night of drinking I can get a fib. Alcohol is the only thing that has caused episodes. I’ve actually been able to make an episode go away before just by meditating.
What about the Autonomic Nervous System having a problem. I have an old neck injury. Could it be the cause?
YES.
I had afib when I went to the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico, and the Living Foods Lifestyle they taught did put me back in regular rhythm, but it was too labor intensive for me to maintain it back home, so it returned. Ended up getting a heart transplant. That was 20 years ago.
The rat poison (Warferin) didn't agree with my skin, 81 mg ASA ever 12 hours past 12 years, no stroke.
I was hoping to hear more of a good diet. What to include and what to avoid. What are the foods that help? Would really appreciate some guidance.
I had my heart checked in late 2007 and it was fine. I then went out and bought a free-standing heavy duty punching bag and did an exhausting workout on it consisting of five 3 minute rounds. I would also walk just over two miles a day and swim for 15 minutes. However, in 2012 I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation by my regular doctor who put me on 50 mg of Metoprolol a day and Warfarin. However, after I was examined by a cardiologist two months later I was taken off of the Warfarin and told by the Cardiologist that neither he nor any of the other Cardiologists wanted me on it. He then told me to wait three days after stopping the Warfarin and then start taking just one low dose 81 mg baby aspirin a night before bed and to continue with the Metoprolol---which he eventually cut down to just 25 mg a day. Anyway, I was 65 years old in 2007 so I think it was the over-exercising that got me. Also, before I forget, I should mention that my Cardiologist recommended a vegetarian diet. So I told him I would make the switch with the stipulation that I would still eat meat and turkey but only at special family gatherings such as Thanksgiving and Christmas and that I would still eat Sashimi (Raw Fish) once or twice a month. My Cardiologist agreed and said that was fine.
The lack of meat and excess sugary carbs is the cause of all heart disease.