Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 > > Hi - could you describe your whole food life style or give a > reference for how you approach that life style? Thanks. Phyllis > Hi Here Whole food is the general name for a lifestyle that rejects highly processed food and artificial ingredients. Processing allows fractionated components such as high-fructose sugars trans-fats and provides huge amounts of MSG disguised under names such as hydrolyzed protein (and hundred of other names) Whole food people are generally concerned about insecticides and herbicides and " organic " foods are valued. Although some people who eat meat can be considered whole food consumers. I personally eat very little animal protein because I can not get the fat level low enough for my hearts sensitivity to saturated fats. While I was starting to recover from a life that included doughnuts and deep-fried foods in general (etc.) I used a higher that usual amount of raw food. I am presently eating about 30% raw food. Traditional cooking is acceptable and of course, beans must be cooked to be consumed. It is very difficult for most people to stick to an all-raw or high-raw diet but there are many opportunities to consume fruits and vegetables in their living food state. Sugar is limited to very low levels and artificial sweeteners are rejected because they are toxic and generally increase the desire for sweets and empty carbohydrates. Rice is consumed as cooked brown rice. Sprouted beans and grains are prized as living foods and many means to prepare food without cooking are available. I personally do not pursue this at this time to a great extent, as time constraints and availability is a concern. There is no uniform plan on what is whole food and a number of competing views vie for popularity of their version. In general the books that can introduce this subject are found in better health food stores. Some health food providers are making organic junk food. That is Ok but it will not heal a sick heart, so just because you find it in a health food store doesn't mean it is a healing food. The concept of balanced pH (low acid) is vital and msut be attained to restore health. I can assure you all I would not have been able to recover from 9 months of persistent AF without this radical diet change. I must scrupulously adhere to this diet and trigger-avoidance to prevent AF from returning prematurely .I could not have restored NSR without medical intervention. It is not certain that a person with Af can overcome AF by following this or any other plan. Serious valve concerns or heart damage can make this much more difficult. see Stop Inflammation Now : Dr Flemming Reversing heart disease: Dr Dean Ornish NSR 3 years no anti arrhythmics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 In a message dated 2/28/06 10:49:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, billy171@... writes: > The concept of balanced pH (low acid) is vital and msut be attained > to restore health. > This is an interesting statement. I am highly acidic and have been since birth. I can't wear silver jewelry because the acidity in my skin eats through it. Even if I eat nothing acidic, I am off the charts when they try to measure acid levels in me. What would I do to reduce this if the acidity contributes to a-fib and it's my natural state? Does the acidity contribute to a-fib? Thanks. Toni CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 In a message dated 3/1/06 8:34:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, phyllisk@... writes: It is not certain that a person with Af can overcome AF by following > this or any other plan. Serious valve concerns or heart damage can > make this much more difficult. > > see > Stop Inflammation Now : Dr Flemming > > Reversing heart disease: Dr Dean Ornish > > NSR 3 years no anti arrhythmics *********Snip I think its amazing that you have been in NSR for 3 years and you still contribute to the Afibsupport site. Thank you for continuing to be here for us and not leaving because you are in NSR. a in Massachusetts 51 Sotalol 160 x 2 Warfarin 5mg daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 > > In a message dated 2/28/06 10:49:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, > billy171@... writes: > > > The concept of balanced pH (low acid) is vital and msut be attained > > to restore health. > > > > Does the acidity contribute to a-fib? > Thanks. > > Toni > CA Hi Toni, I found an interesting book at the health food store called The Acid- Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health by Vasey. N.D. You might try reading it. He covers lots of food analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Hi Toni, I found an interesting book at the health food store called The Acid- Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health by Vasey. N.D. You might try reading it. He covers lots of food analysis. ----------- Thanks so much for this info (I don't know your name) ... I read a book (also from a health food store) many years ago called Acid vs Alkaline and I learned a LOT from it ... like why I can eat oranges but not grapefruit or fresh pineapple. Apparently some highly acidic foods (like oranges) cause the body to produce more alkaline than the acid they contain, which not only offsets their own acidity, but helps the body regain a more alkaline balance. Grapefruit and fresh pineapple are both acidic AND acid-producing (a double-whammy on the acid), which is apparently why I can't eat either without serious physical repercussions. I understand the need to go toward balance of alkaline for general health ... I was wondering if there was some direct connection to a-fib that I should know about or that might help me in the a-fib battle ... I haven't had time to do internet research yet on it ... but I'll definitely check out the book you recommended as well. Thanks so much. Toni CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Dear Toni and Grapefruit will interfer with some of the medication you take for AFib. If you want to eat grapefruit you should speak with your pharmacist. Hope tht helps Regards Lynda > > Hi Toni, > I found an interesting book at the health food store called The Acid- > Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health by Vasey. N.D. You might > try reading it. He covers lots of food analysis. > > ----------- > Thanks so much for this info (I don't know your name) ... I read a book (also from a health food store) many years ago called Acid vs Alkaline and I learned a LOT from it ... like why I can eat oranges but not grapefruit or fresh pineapple. Apparently some highly acidic foods (like oranges) cause the body to produce more alkaline than the acid they contain, which not only offsets their own acidity, but helps the body regain a more alkaline balance. Grapefruit and fresh pineapple are both acidic AND acid-producing (a double-whammy on the acid), which is apparently why I can't eat either without serious physical repercussions. I understand the need to go toward balance of alkaline for general health ... I was wondering if there was some direct connection to a-fib that I should know about or that might help me in the a-fib battle ... I haven't had time to do internet research yet on it ... but I'll definitely check out the book you recommended as well. Thanks so much. > > Toni > CA > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks Lynda ... but I can't eat grapefruit anywhere any time, so it won't hurt me! lol Toni CA Re: - whole food Dear Toni and Grapefruit will interfer with some of the medication you take for AFib. If you want to eat grapefruit you should speak with your pharmacist. Hope tht helps Regards Lynda > > Hi Toni, > I found an interesting book at the health food store called The Acid- > Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health by Vasey. N.D. You might > try reading it. He covers lots of food analysis. > > ----------- > Thanks so much for this info (I don't know your name) ... I read a book (also from a health food store) many years ago called Acid vs Alkaline and I learned a LOT from it ... like why I can eat oranges but not grapefruit or fresh pineapple. Apparently some highly acidic foods (like oranges) cause the body to produce more alkaline than the acid they contain, which not only offsets their own acidity, but helps the body regain a more alkaline balance. Grapefruit and fresh pineapple are both acidic AND acid-producing (a double-whammy on the acid), which is apparently why I can't eat either without serious physical repercussions. I understand the need to go toward balance of alkaline for general health ... I was wondering if there was some direct connection to a-fib that I should know about or that might help me in the a-fib battle ... I haven't had time to do internet research yet on it ... but I'll definitely check out the book you recommended as well. Thanks so much. > > Toni > CA > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 thanks for your response. when you said you had medical intervnetion - did you have an ablation? Were you at one time on antiarrythmics? > > > > Hi - could you describe your whole food life style or give a > > reference for how you approach that life style? Thanks. Phyllis > > > Hi Here > Whole food is the general name for a lifestyle that rejects highly > processed food and artificial ingredients. Processing allows > fractionated components such as high-fructose sugars trans-fats and > provides huge amounts of MSG disguised under names such as hydrolyzed > protein (and hundred of other names) > Whole food people are generally concerned about insecticides and > herbicides and " organic " foods are valued. > Although some people who eat meat can be considered whole food > consumers. I personally eat very little animal protein because I can > not get the fat level low enough for my hearts sensitivity to > saturated fats. While I was starting to recover from a life that > included doughnuts and deep-fried foods in general (etc.) I used a > higher that usual amount of raw food. I am presently eating about 30% > raw food. > Traditional cooking is acceptable and of course, beans must be cooked > to be consumed. It is very difficult for most people to stick to an > all-raw or high-raw diet but there are many opportunities to consume > fruits and vegetables in their living food state. > > Sugar is limited to very low levels and artificial sweeteners are > rejected because they are toxic and generally increase the desire for > sweets and empty carbohydrates. > Rice is consumed as cooked brown rice. > Sprouted beans and grains are prized as living foods and many means > to prepare food without cooking are available. I personally do not > pursue this at this time to a great extent, as time constraints and > availability is a concern. > There is no uniform plan on what is whole food and a number of > competing views vie for popularity of their version. In general the > books that can introduce this subject are found in better health food > stores. > > Some health food providers are making organic junk food. That is Ok > but it will not heal a sick heart, so just because you find it in a > health food store doesn't mean it is a healing food. > > The concept of balanced pH (low acid) is vital and msut be attained > to restore health. > > I can assure you all I would not have been able to recover from 9 > months of persistent AF without this radical diet change. I must > scrupulously adhere to this diet and trigger-avoidance to prevent AF > from returning prematurely .I could not have restored NSR without > medical intervention. > > It is not certain that a person with Af can overcome AF by following > this or any other plan. Serious valve concerns or heart damage can > make this much more difficult. > > see > Stop Inflammation Now : Dr Flemming > > Reversing heart disease: Dr Dean Ornish > > NSR 3 years no anti arrhythmics > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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