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What the Research Shows
Scientific evidence suggests that magnesium may play a key role in controlling blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Blood pressure. A 1992 study presented in the journal Circulation followed 30,000 men for four years." The researchers found that those with higher magnesium consumption had a lower risk of developing hypertension. | | Excessive amounts can cause muscle fatigue, nausea and vomiting, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Large doses of potassium— in the range of 6,000 to 10,000 mg per day—have been linked to hemorrhages and obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  It can cause nervousness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, noises in ears, and, in high doses, convulsions. It has been linked to spontaneous panic attacks in persons sensitive to caffeine. It has been found to be addictive. It also causes increases in calcium excretion. Because of its capability to cause birth defects in rats, the FDA proposed regulations to request new safety studies and to encourage the manufacture and sale of caffeine-free colas. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  According to some studies, magnesium supplementation can correct some types of irregular heartbeat, and could save the lives of many people with heart trouble.
Q The mechanisms responsible for omega-3 fatty acids' reduction of cardiovascular disease risk are still being studied. However, it appears that benefits include decreases in triglyceride levels and blood clots, lower risk of sudden death, improved arterial health, and lower blood pressure.
Q The largest women's health study ever done, the Women's Health Initiative, had 162,000 participants. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  In South Africa, a leaf tea is used to treat colds, and a leaf decoction is inhaled for colds, hypertension, depression, and irregular heartbeat. In the Brazilian Amazon, a bark tea is used as a laxative, and a bark-and-leaf tea is used as a stimulant and antidepressant. In Argentina, a decoction is made with the dried leaves and is taken for menstrual disorders and is also used for respiratory and urinary tract infections and disorders.
Brazilian peppertree is still employed in herbal medicine today in many countries. | | Today, herbalists and natural health practitioners in both North and South America use Brazilian peppertree mostly for colds, flu, and other upper respiratory infections; as a remedy for hypertension and for irregular heartbeat; for fungal infections and Candida; and as a female balancing aid for numerous menstrual disorders, including menstrual cramps and excessive bleeding.
Traditional The leaves are best prepared as an infusion, and the bark is best prepared as a Preparation decoction or an alcohol tincture. |
Eric R. Braverman
See book keywords and concepts |  Too much coffee can make you jittery and irritable, as well as produce irregular heartbeat. Too much sugar can lead to rapid weight gain, as well as type 2 diabetes, where your body can no longer balance the ratio between insulin and sugar.
If you want to offset your dopamine deficiency, you must eliminate processed sugars and baked goods made with refined white flour from
DAY 1
BREAKFAST 2 soft-boiled or poached eggs with 4 oz. spinach and 1 clove of raw garlic; add some seasonings for flavor (no seasoning is off-limits). Finish with a cup of iced green tea with lemon and Equal. |
Michael T. Murray
See book keywords and concepts |  Early recognition and treatment of sleep apnea is important because it is associated not only with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, but also with marked daytime fatigue, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and loss of memory function and other intellectual capabilities. For many people with sleep apnea, their bed partners or family members are the first ones to suspect that something is wrong, usually from their heavy snoring and apparent struggle to breathe. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | In Brazilian herbal medicine today, the dried bark and/or leaves are employed for heart problems (hypertension and irregular heartbeat), infections of all sorts, menstrual disorders with excessive bleeding, tumors, and general inflammation. A liquid extract or tincture prepared with the bark is used internally as a stimulant, tonic, and astringent, and externally for rheumatism, gout, and syphilis.
Phytochemical analysis of Brazilian peppertree reveals that the plant contains tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroidal saponins, sterols, terpenes, and a large amount of essential oil. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Chronic hypokalemia can cause an irregular heartbeat, which can lead to heart failure and death.
Initially, anorexia nervosa was thought to be strictly a psychological problem. However, in the last few years, medical scientists and nutritionists have identified several physical components as well. For example, people with eating disorders have been found to have chemical imbalances similar to those found in individuals with clinical depression. Some cases of anorexia have been found to be caused by severe zinc deficiency.
Nevertheless, the psychological elements continue to be important. | | Electrocardiogram (EKG): Chest pain, distant heart sound, heart murmur, irregular heartbeat, or palpitations.
• Platelet count: Alcoholism, blood loss, easy bruising, or use of drugs known to affect platelet count.
• Urinalysis: Diabetes, discharge, kidney disease, side pain, urinary frequency or hesitancy, or use of drugs known to cause kidney disease.
• White blood count: Fever, suspicion of infection, or use of drugs known to affect white blood cell count.
Discuss with your doctor the necessity of having certain tests performed prior to surgery. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Sometimes very high fevers cause irregular heartbeat or increase the heart rate.) No wonder the crude bark extract was used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years by the indigenous people to treat malaria. It killed the bug that caused the disease, and in the meantime, it treated the symptoms the disease was causing! But similar to the guaco vine, the content of the active chemicals in the quinine tree can fluctuate. Some species of quinine trees can have 1 percent of the main antimalarial alkaloids, while others have up to 7 percent. | | They also brew a leaf tea for rheumatism and a vine wood-and-bark tea to treat irregular heartbeat and excessive menstrual bleeding.
In Brazil, abuta is widely employed in herbal medicine today as a diuretic and as a tonic (a general overall balancer), as well as to reduce fever and relieve pain. It is often employed for menstrual cramps, difficult menstruation, excessive bleeding and uterine hemorrhages, fibroid tumors, pre- and post-natal pain, colic, constipation, poor digestion, and dyspepsia. | | This chemical has been used for the treatment of irregular heartbeat, cancer, Candida, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome.4 Another alkaloid called cissampeline is sold as a skeletal muscle relaxant drug in Ecuador.5
BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES AND CLINICAL RESEARCH
Clinical research documenting muscle relaxant, antispasmodic, and uterine relaxant effects help explain abuta's long history of use for menstrual difficulties. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Can cause headaches, confusion, hallucinations, sore throat and fever, bleeding or bruising, irregular heartbeat, tiredness, constipation, nausea, skin rash, or stomachache. SEE Iatrogenic Disease.
•DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE The rare inward contraction ofthe little finger pul 1 ing it toward the palm; without surgery, can cause deform ity and loss of hand use.
•DYSENTERY (Entamoeba histolica, tropical/amoebacoli) Inflammation ofthe intestinal mucous membrane causing colic pain, straining with scanty mucous or bloody stools; fever; dry brown tongue, hiccough, vomiting and exhaustion. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  My doctor prescribed Betapace, which controlled the irregular heartbeat beautifully.
Recently, however, I ran out of my usual mail-in prescription. I got a new prescription from my cardiologist and had it filled at the local pharmacy (a 30-day supply to tide me over).
I did not request the brand name, so the prescription was filled with generic sotalol. Soon my heartbeat became so erratic that I went to see my cardiologist. She had me wear an event monitor for 30 days to see what was happening. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | Noni has bitter antibacterial anthraquinones against staphylococcus heart infections and shigelladysentery digestive damage; normalizes high blood pressure (with its dilator Scopoletin, also Serotonin-binding), irregular heartbeat (ripe fruit), and anemia. For the intestines and digestion secretions, enzymes, and bile (fruit); increases stomach motility, neutralizes food poisoning, diarrhea, reduces stomach acid, ulcers, and esophageal reflux; combats diabetes (ripe fruit); kidney and bladder ailments, cystitis. | | Has narcotic effect, causes death from irregular heartbeat. Triethanalamine Used to coat fruits and vegetables. Fed to animals, causes death. To reduce chemical damage, take Indium and Immune-enhancingnutrients.
•CHEST PAIN And aches, tight feelings in the chest. Take Vitamin B-12 shots to ward offpernicious anemia; have a Kinesiologist check internal organ blockage from tightand tender muscles (and nerves) inthe chest. A tender teres muscle may mean a sluggish Thyroid. | | Alpha-Linolenic acid/ALA helps prevent blood clots and irregular heartbeat (ventricular arrhythmia); and ALA attracts and incorporates Oxygen into cell membranes for protection from invading anaerobic bacteria and viruses.
Fatty Arachidonic acid metabol izes to inflammatory agents PGs E-2, F-2,1-2, A-2 thromboxane and Leukotrienes. Other fatty acids are Oleic, Palmitic, Stearic acids, and others. SEE Hydrocarbons under Carbon in Chapter Two MINERALS.
•PROSTAGLANDINS (PGs) Synthesized from Lipids Eicosapentanoic Acid, Alpha- and Gamma-Linolenic Acids, and Linoleic acid. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Possible side effects include blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, irregular heartbeat, urine retention, and orthostatic hypotension, a severe drop in blood pressure upon sitting up or standing, which can lead to dizziness, falls, and fractures.
• Other drugs. Several drugs known as "second-generation" antidepressants have become available in the past few years. These new drugs have not been shown to be more effective than the others, but they tend to have fewer serious side effects. | | Certain drugs, such as hydralazine (Apresoline), a blood pressure medication, and procainamide (Procan), used for irregular heartbeat, seem to be able to initiate lupus in susceptible individuals. Drug-related lupus usually does not affect the kidneys or nervous system. It is likely to be milder, and the condition usually subsides when the drug is stopped.
Q Many people with lupus also have Raynaud's disease. (See Raynaud's disease/raynaud's phenomenon in Part Two.) The condition can lead to false-positive blood test results for syphilis.
01 Many different treatments are used for lupus. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | Carbon Monoxide Faulty furnaces, un vented gas stoves, city and highway proximity; causing headaches, irregular heartbeat, and Brain damage. Carbon Tetrachloride In paints, carpets, drapes, and cleaning products; causes headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Chloroform In paint, carpeting, drapes, and upholstery; in Chlorine-treated water in hot showers; causes headaches, dizziness, eye and skin irritation, asthma, and cancer.
Drain Cleaners Contain lye, hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acids that permanently burn human tissues. Formaldehyde SEE above. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Persons with anxiety disorder or irregular heartbeat should limit their intake to no more than 2 cups daily.
Guarana Seeds. Phytochemicals: Adenine, caffeine,
(Paullinia D-catechin, saponin, tannins, theocupana) bromine, theophylline.
Acts as a general tonic, stimulant, and intestinal cleanser. Increases mental alertness. Improves stamina and endurance. Reduces fatigue. Useful for headaches, urinary tract irritation, diarrhea.
Also called Brazilian cocoa, uabano.
Caution: Due to guarana's caffeine content, taking more than 600 mg a day is not recommended. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  An iron overload further complicates a cardiovascular outcome by contributing to an irregular heartbeat, heart attacks, and heart failure. Every 1% rise in blood iron increases the risk of heart disease 4% (Whitney et al. 1998). Interestingly, iron-induced cardiac irregularities can affect both young and senior subjects, even anemic patients.
Dr. Hidehiro Matsuoka (Kurume Medical School in Japan) says iron somehow interferes with nitric oxide, a chemical that relaxes blood vessel walls, allowing the blood to flow more freely. |
Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon
See book keywords and concepts |  Notify the doctor if you experience irregular heartbeat or palpitations, worsening of angina, swelling of hands and feet, shortness of breath, hives, rash, or unusual bleeding.
Never take or stop medication without your doctor's advice.
INTERACTION DANGEROUS
BRAND NAME GENERIC NAME
Inderal propranolol
Lopressor, Toprol XL metoprolol
DESCRIPTION
Beta-blockers such as these are often used to lower blood pressure, stabilize irregular heartbeats, relieve angina, or prevent migraines. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | This powerful drug quells pain and inflammation but has potential side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas, ulcers, rectal bleeding, headaches, dizziness, depression, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, fainting, blurred vision, deafness, vaginal bleeding, asthma, weight gain, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, and even coma.
Refer to the Thrombosis Prevention protocol in this book for specific information about the precautions required before combining aspirin or NSAIDS with other blood-thinning drugs. |
Patrick Holford
See book keywords and concepts |  Deficiency signs Muscle tremors or spasms, muscle weakness, insomnia or nervousness, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, constipation, fits or convulsions, hyperactivity, depression, confusion, lack of appetite, calcium deposited in soft tissue, for example, kidney stones.
How much? |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | It is not within the scope of this protocol to describe the uses of opium derivatives, but two are described below:
• Talwin is a synthetic, addicting narcotic (opioid) that is often prescribed for moderate pain, Talwin can cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations, headaches, confusion, insomnia, fainting, sweating, chills, rash, lowered blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, and other problems.
• Percodan is a synthetic relative of codeine. It is a powerful painkiller available by prescription. |
Ruth Winter, M.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  It is used to treat congestive heart failure and irregular heartbeat and flutter. It works by strengthening the force of the heart's contractions and by regulating abnormal heart rhythms, especially fast irregular heartbeats. It is used in cosmetics. DIGLYCERIN • A humectant (see) derived from glycerin (see). DIGLYCERYL STEARATE MALATE • The mixed ester of stearic acid and malic acid and glycerin polymer (see all).
DIHEPTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE 'Available as a waxlike solid. Used as a wetting ingredient in bath oil preparation. No known toxicity to the skin. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
See book keywords and concepts | | Beta-Blockers
(Beta-Adrenergic-Blocking Agents)
Acebutolol (Sectral)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Betaxolol (Kerlone)
Bisoprolol Fumarate (Zebeta)
Carteolol (Cartrol)
Esmolol (Brevibloc) used for abnormal heartbeat Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) Nadolol (Corgard) Penbutolol Sulfate (Levatol) Pindolol (Visken)
Propranolol (Inderal, Betachron E-R) Sotalol Hcl (Betapace) used for irregular heartbeat Timolol Maleate (Blocadren)
Beta-blockers, or beta-adrenergic-blocking drugs, are somewhat outdated, but some physicians still use them to treat high blood pressure. |
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