Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.
Petey posted another topic about causes of a fib and I started thinking about inflammation. Seems that is a cause for many other chronic diseases as well.
So....what do we do about it? If we reduce inflammation will the a fib improve?
I know that some foods are considered inflammatory. I've been trying to avoid sugar....other ideas anyone?
So....what do we do about it? If we reduce inflammation will the a fib improve?
I know that some foods are considered inflammatory. I've been trying to avoid sugar....other ideas anyone?
Omega-6 fatty acid (oils in chips, cookies, junk food, fried stuff) is another big cause for inflammation.
Following are the stuff to take to bring down inflammation:
- Omega-3 fatty acid (in flaxseed, hemp protein, Acai berry) and/or fish oil.
- Curcumin (Turmeric extract), Turmeric
The blood test to measure the inflammation is : CRP (C-Reactive Protein) hig sensitivity.
For your info, my CRP is very low (.8, max is 3) and I still get afib. I take good amount of curcumin every day.
I do NOT know about the afib and inflammation, but for the past 20 years, I have been reading all kinds of research about the connection between heart disease and gum disease.
Scott