Posted by John Behle on November 10, 2003 at 00:13:59:
In Reply to: Lone A-Fib and a cure? posted by Steve Haluska on November 09, 2003 at 21:25:10:
All of the things mentioned in his protocol on his site are wise. It would help greatly in mild cases and somewhat in more severe cases. He spells it out there, so go ahead and try it.
At the same time, many have tried and struggled with trying to prevent AF. For me, the roller coaster ride of hope and despair is something I would not want to repeat. I tried many, even most of the things he mentioned and much more. I believe I could have followed his regimem 100% and would still have devastating bouts of AF.
Everyone seems to be willing to do anything to avoid a MAZE operation. I think it is a matter of knowledge. Knowing what I know, I wouldn't consider anything but the MAZE. My attitude would be get the surgery and move on with life.
Instead of living a hyper-vigilant life avoiding cold drinks, strenous exercise, stress - or basically living life, I live a life now where NOTHING I do can or will cause AFIB. In 2.5 years, with an incredibly stressful life, there has not been one instance of AF. I won't even admit to how little sleep I get at times or how much caffeine and energy drinks I can consume in a day. I don't advocate it - but it DOESN'T cause AFib for me.
Others that get back on top of their excercise jog, climb, swim competitively and live very full active and even stressful lives.
Maybe 30 years ago I could have zealously guarded and nurtured my "Chi" (as mentioned on his website) and I never would have had surgery, but I didn't and I did have surgery and I do have a normally functioning heart - regardless of the state of my chi.
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