reversing AF

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My progress in reversing AF was far from a shure-thing.I don't want

you to think my case was easy. There were some things in my favor:

I found out I had AF early enough to correct some issues early in

life (50 ) .

I learned that the Docs did not have a magic bullett for AF.We all

would prefer to just take a pill. I know some are getting good

results with some meds- but Some are taking meds too early .

I had lone-AF; as many here have (no major heart disease).

Obeasity is something one can correct (it ain't easy ).

I had quit smoking (for the last time at 35.)

I quit alcohol within six months of figuring out that it had to go.

(at 51 )

I learned that weight-lifting was causing me to high rev. on hard

lifts (exercise induced AF-beware weekend warriors)

I studied the science around AF ( over a thousand hours of the real

science.)

I believed that prevention was still possible .

I adopted a whole food eating program and lifestyle.

I got lucky on cardioversion and the trasition (recovery).

I am sending a link to Dr Dean Ornish's site on some general related

issues .

People early in their AF experiance should consider taking

significant , consistent measure to prevent AF occurences.

1.9 years NSR whole food lifestyle

http://content.health.msn.com/content/pages/7/3068_10065.htm

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I am sending a link to Dr Dean Ornish's site on some general related

> issues .

> People early in their AF experiance should consider taking

> significant , consistent measure to prevent AF occurences.

>

> 1.9 years NSR whole food lifestyle

>

>http://content.health.msn.com/content/pages/7/3068_10065.htm

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, I was on the Dean Ornish program for over two years.

I went to classes < yoga, diet counseling including a vegetarian

meal, exercise and group discussion> once a week. I followed the

program pretty closely...13 grams or less of fat per day, 1/2 hour of

exercise and yoga 6 days a week, no animal flesh. I joined after a

second heart bypass didn't bring the intended results. I must say

that after six months on the program I was feeling really good <chest

pain down to zero from about 7 episodes a day, weight loss of about

40 pounds, reduction in heart meds>. I saw some pretty remarkable

results while there <people coming off insulin, people who were

advised they needed immediate heart bypass surgery that after one

year were told by there amazed cardiologists that they didn't need it

any more The diet is very restrictive and I eventually quit the group

after starting a new job and fell away from the protocol. Make no

mistake about it...it's hard to eat that way. The group I was with

and a very supporting family helped me greatly. My intention is to

try and resume after the new year.

Merry Christmas, P <MI>

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... I appreciate your input and the websites. I've had such a horrid

year medically-speaking. I've been off work for another week due to two bleeds

in my spleen from the biopsies (massively painful) and a ripped muscle at the

puncture site. Even though I have a " good " diagnosis now, it's hard to enjoy

it when even inhaling is excruciating ... and I have a high pain threshhold,

so you can imagine how bad it is. I am very interested in exploring more

natural ways to " treat " a-fib, especially since I can't take most of the meds

you

all can. I saved that website to study later! Thanks for sharing what's

worked for you. And Happy Holidays to all!

Toni

CA ... sunny, no snow ... oh well!

[Guest guest]

....(Snip).... I saw some pretty remarkable

> results while there <people coming off insulin, people who were

> advised they needed immediate heart bypass surgery that after one

> year were told by there amazed cardiologists that they didn't need

it

> any more The diet is very restrictive and I eventually quit the

group

> after starting a new job and fell away from the protocol. Make no

> mistake about it...it's hard to eat that way. The group I was with

> and a very supporting family helped me greatly. My intention is to

> try and resume after the new year.

>

> Merry Christmas, P <MI>

Thanks Here

I think you came from a tougher spot than most of the people here . I

do not do the more austere Dr. Ornish program . I have a whole food

plan and although the food is very high Fiber it can be a very good

experiance . I almost never feel I just have to have something else

to eat . If there is a challenge it is from other folks preparing

food that does not fit perfectly and form restraunts . It is always

worth it to be gracious and eat well; one meal wont kill you,

Because I am not trying to reverse heart disease my heart is more

forgiving. As Dr. Ornish says " an ounce of prevention is worth a

pound of cure " . He details that the people reversing heart disease

have to be much more vigilent . I have a list of safe restraunts,

mostly ethnic or fish that I allow as my compromise meals . A great

Japanese fish restraunt -not easy to find . A couple of East Indian

restraunts that cook a traditional menue. A Health Food restraunt

that even makes a health food pizza . A Portugese restraunt for

fish.A few good Arab food restraunts.An African with a great a

vegetarian plate.Eat your greens.

This added variety is a great help and there are lots of web sites

with other ethnic food recipies that add a special zest to what

otherwise may seem less appatizing food!

Eat well and dont forget to look after your emotional well being .

Whole food lifestyle