Heart Surgery and aftermath

[jesalyn]

I found out I had a serious heart condition 2 days before I gave birth to my second son. I was 32, they found I had an enlarged heart and a rather large ASD (atrial septal defect, or hole in my heart). A year later I had robotically assisted surgery to repair the ASD. They used robotic arms inserted into my right side, through my ribs, muscle, exc, to fix the issues with the right side of my heart. I was put on the heart/lung bypass machines. I was on the machines and my heart was stopped for 43 minutes. I did stop breathing and I arrested when they were bringing me back. I was shocked and re-intubated.

Its 2 years later, I feel worse than ever. I have nerve damage on the right side of my chest basically my whole rib cage feels like its broken, it hurts to breathe. I'm depressed, I'm over-weight, I can't sleep at night and I'm tired all day, my chest hurts, I'm always catching whatever cold or flu that is going around, I can't stop re-living the surgery in my head.

I am on beta blockers for my heart, baby asprin for clotting, 2 different anti-depressants and a sleeping pill.

Any ideas?

[steevo]

Hi Jesalyn, I dont have any Shen information to offer you, but have watched any Gregg Braden or Bruce Lipton videos ?

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Gregg Braden - The Science of Miracles (1/7)

Gregg Braden thread (http://www.davidicke.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37403)

Bruce Lipton Thread (http://www.davidicke.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38111)

[wakeupworld]

I feel for you jesalyn I hope the video links from steevo will be of at least some help to you.

[deetox]

I found out I had a serious heart condition 2 days before I gave birth to my second son. I was 32, they found I had an enlarged heart and a rather large ASD (atrial septal defect, or hole in my heart). A year later I had robotically assisted surgery to repair the ASD. They used robotic arms inserted into my right side, through my ribs, muscle, exc, to fix the issues with the right side of my heart. I was put on the heart/lung bypass machines. I was on the machines and my heart was stopped for 43 minutes. I did stop breathing and I arrested when they were bringing me back. I was shocked and re-intubated.

Its 2 years later, I feel worse than ever. I have nerve damage on the right side of my chest basically my whole rib cage feels like its broken, it hurts to breathe. I'm depressed, I'm over-weight, I can't sleep at night and I'm tired all day, my chest hurts, I'm always catching whatever cold or flu that is going around, I can't stop re-living the surgery in my head.

I am on beta blockers for my heart, baby asprin for clotting, 2 different anti-depressants and a sleeping pill.

Any ideas?

I hate to say it but surgery and drugs are not a cure for anything, all they do is address the symptoms of a condition not the underlying cause of it. Conventional medicine might be good for some things but treating disease is not one of them. Which you obviously know by now since you're still having problems after turning to them.

From my research into alternative medicine I've come to discover that pretty much all health conditions are caused by one thing, eating a poor diet. The good news is you can not only prevent those conditions by eating healthier but also reverse them with the right diet as well, including heart disease. That may sound too simple but trust me it's the truth.

I highly recommend that you watch this one hour lecture by DR. Caldwell Esselstyn, he is probably the worlds foremost leading expert on heart disease and will explain in better detail what I'm talking about. Please listen to him carefully, if anyone can help you it's him.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5215695644951404318

You might even want to try contacting him directly for advice, he is an extremely caring person and I've heard that he will actually phone people back who leave him their number. Heres his contact page

http://www.heartattackproof.com/contact.htm

I am so impressed by this man and his work that I've decided to buy his book as a Christmas present for my dad. You can order it here if you're interested

Amazon.com: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (9781583332726): Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.: Books@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cvyCJZDfL.@@AMEPARAM@@51cvyCJZDfL

You can also read a limited preview of the book here.

http://books.google.ca/books?id=hihHaBiKKU8C&printsec=frontcover&dq=prevent+reverse+heart+disease#v=onepage&q=&f=false


God bless and stay strong, the answers are out there.

[Ian2day]

I hate to say it but surgery and drugs are not a cure for anything, all they do is address the symptoms of a condition not the underlying cause of it. Conventional medicine might be good for some things but treating disease is not one of them. Which you obviously know by now since you're still having problems after turning to them.

From my research into alternative medicine I've come to discover that pretty much all health conditions are caused by one thing, eating a poor diet. The good news is you can not only prevent those conditions by eating healthier but also reverse them with the right diet as well, including heart disease. That may sound too simple but trust me it's the truth.

I highly recommend that you watch this one hour lecture by DR. Caldwell Esselstyn, he is probably the worlds foremost leading expert on heart disease and will explain in better detail what I'm talking about. Please listen to him carefully, if anyone can help you it's him.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5215695644951404318
You might even want to try contacting him directly for advice, he is an extremely caring person and I've heard that he will actually phone people back who leave him their number. Heres his contact page

http://www.heartattackproof.com/contact.htm

I am so impressed by this man and his work that I've decided to buy his book as a Christmas present for my dad. You can order it here if you're interested

http://www.amazon.com/Prevent-Reverse-Disease-Caldwell-Esselstyn/dp/1583332723

You can also read a limited preview of the book here.

http://books.google.ca/books?id=hihHaBiKKU8C&printsec=frontcover&dq=prevent+reverse+heart+disease#v=onepage&q=&f=false


God bless and stay strong, the answers are out there.

Make sure it is opened before dinner. I know that I often go to excess at Christmas dinner time. So a little reminder just before a feast to not over do it, may be just what the doctor ordered. Isn't love a wonderfull thing to see in action.

[deetox]

Make sure it is opened before dinner. I know that I often go to excess at Christmas dinner time. So a little reminder just before a feast to not over do it, may be just what the doctor ordered. Isn't love a wonderfull thing to see in action.

lol I bet he puts it down as soon as he see's the diet includes giving up meat. :p

But regardless of how futile the attempt might be I still feel it's my duty to try. I'm giving my entire family different books on health and nutrition since they're all profoundly ignorant on the subject.

[pureheart]

Hello jesalyn.

Have sent you some Reiki. :)

Do you know of any kinesiologists or Reiki healers near you? I think that when you have surgery it is very traumatic for the body and you need to rebalance your energy. I felt awful for a very long time after having abdominal surgery. Kinesiology was very helpful.

Be well x

[aronia]

For the sleeping I'd recommend a herbal medicine formula of Nettle, Passionflower, Valerian, Vervain, Lime flowers and Jamaica Dogwood. I would also advise you to ground yourself barefoot on the soil of the Earth. If its too cold to do this for twenty minutes a day I'd recommend the use of a true grounding mat which does not have a resistor in series with it. Place your feet on this plugged in mat for at least twenty minutes a day, ideally more. You should be eating foods rich in B vitamins but I'd suggest 33mg of a Vitamin B Complex three times daily (100mg) thats not time released. I'd suggest an intake of foods rich in Vitamin C. Make sure you're out in the Sun with natural oily skin unwashed regular for Calcitriol production. An intake of Calcium is wise but this must be organic non-rock mineral present in superfoods. I'd recommend the use of Blackstrap Molasses for your plant mineral needs daily. Take one to three tablespoons of unsulfured/non medicated Blackstrap Molasses daily. Acupunture points of use for sleeping would be; CV12, GB12/34, H7, K3, LIV2, P6, SP6, ST36 & UB15/18/19/20/21/23

For the Heart we would be looking at a herbal medicine made up of Olea europea, Valerian, Hawthorn, Purslaine, Ginger, Mothermort, Cayenne, Garlic, Onion, Gotu kola, Coptis sinesis & Hoelen. A nice intake of unrefined Wheatgerm oil would be wise at one to three tablespoons daily. If this oil isn't available then use Olive oil at one to two tablespoons. Those two will be providing the much needed vitamin E. If you still don't use these oils then you'd need a supplement of natural E (D-) ranging around 400iu twice daily. I'd also recommend the use of Brazil nuts for their Selenium which will increase the power of any decent vitamin E within the body. Also the Walnut for its ALA content! When you use beta-blockers you end up ripping your own Co-enzyme Q10 out of the heart and system. This results in heart disease and eventually failure. Another set of drugs which do this are the deadly Statin drugs for cholesterol. You would want to take 30mg three to four times daily making sure a daily intake of either 120-150mg is taken. The use of 1g twice daily of EPA fish oil would be highly wise as an addition here. Make sure you study the work of Dick Quinn with his book 'Left for Dead'. What I will suggest is that you get a little 100ml bottle and fill it with a high strength Cayenne tincture so you can carry this everywhere you go in a bag or pocket. If you feel any heart problems or possibilities then take 5ml asap. Cayenne is the ultimate emergency herb for the heart and in high potency alcoholic tincture/extract form its simply amazing and theres nothing else like it out there. If a tincture isn't available you can make one yourself which is simple. Otherwise some water with 40,000 heat unit Cayenne powder added will work. Always carry a little pouch refill of Cayenne powder around with you. Make sure people living with you understand Cayenne pepper and how to use it and not panic in situations.

I would also recommend that the Lung is also addressed with some herbal medicine made up of Liquorice Root, Chrysanthemum, Ginger, White Horehound, Mullein, Hoelen & Irish Moss. I'd suggest you eat Apricots, Grapes, Strawberries, Persimmon, Tangerine, Orange Peel, Longan fruit, Walnut & Honey.

For the Spleen we'd be looking at a herbal medicine of Huang Qi & Hoelen. I'd suggest regular eating of Apple, brown Rice, Cherry, Chinese Chive, Chinese Yam, Honey, Jujube Dates, Pineapple, Strawberry & Tomato.

For the Liver we'd be looking at using herbal medicine; Artichoke, Berberis, Coptis Sinesis & Dandelion. Try utilising unpasteurised Apple Cyder Vinegar, Cornelian Cherry & Orange.

To boost your blood you'd take a herbal medicine of Burdock Root, Bladderwrack & Nettle. Also take 4oz of Wheatgrass freshly juiced.

For the anti-coagulant effect (anti-clotting) you'd be looking at herbal medicine of; [SIZE=1]Garlic, Onion, Red clover, Lime flowers & Cayenne. I'd also recommend natural Vitamin E (D-) either via food or supplement. If you go the supplement route, once again its as above. The addition of EPA fish oils would be as directed above also.

For the depression we'd be looking at a herbal medicine of; Valerian, Lemon Balm, St Jon's Wort, Bladderwrack, Nettle & Purslaine. You'd also utilise the Blackstrap Molasses here for its Magnesium, Zinc & Iron content. The Vitamin B complex would be utilised here along with foods rich in Vitamin C. I'd also add the usage of 500mg of Evening Primrose oil four times daily. Burning Rose essential oil would be of use also within a room for twenty minutes to an hour tops. This problem usuals stems from stagnant blood and lack of circulation which we've addressed above with the blood and liver formulas. Acupunture points of worth with depression would be; CV4/12/14/17, GB34/41, H7, K3, LIV3, LU7, P6, SP4, ST36 & UB13/15/23. I'd suggest an intake of unpasteurised Apple Cyder Vinegar at one tablespoon, two times daily in 250ml of warm water with a tablespoon of Honey and finally a teaspoon of Cinnamon. You want to eat much of these foods; Oatmeal, Dates, Honey, Almonds, Cauliflower, Peanuts, Parsley, Garlic, Cilantro, Cashew, Cucumber, Asparagus, Radish, Broccoli, Figs, Buckwheat, Raisins, Turnips, Kiwi, Lentils, Sunflower seeds, Carob & Lettuce. I would also promote a good twenty minute walk daily and eventually increasing this when possible. Your beta-blockers create depression unfortunately. Once the heart is getting better and rebuilt one may start ultra slowly removing their beta blockers with guidance of their doctor of death. Your sleeping pills also create depression but these are easily removed.

A Chiropracter should be employed to adjust any subluxation of the Spine but get them to focus on; C1/7, L2/5 & T1/2/3/4/5/8/10/11.

Make sure you are drinking the correct levels of Water as prescribed by Dr Fereydoon Batmanghelidj and his book 'Water & Salt; Your Healers From Within.'

No more intake of Alcohol, Fluoride, Soda, white Sugar or white Salt. Make sure you don't have any Monosodium glutamate (MSG) within your foods. This excites the system and creates weakness. If you study this poison you'll see its effect especially on the brain. What people don't realize is that the heart is neural tissue, in other words brain and it has a direct connection with the brain. This is why many suffer what they believe is a heart attack after eating MSG poisoned food out at restaurants. Study the work of Dr Russell L. Blaylock, although I'm sure he doesn't mention this most unknown fact about the heart/brain connection. If you're interested in this heart and brain connection then study the work of Joseph Chilton Pearce for more.

What I've given you above is a complete whole body protocol which requires dedication and the want to get better. If its followed then one will dramatically improve and be able to feel more normality once again if not reverse most of their problems. We cannot sit back and do nothing, we have to take care of ourselves. In order to do this we need to fix many of the problems within the body which has been abused for many years. We need the frame/skeleton corrected in order to allow various energy systems (meridians etc) to function correctly otherwise localised constipation leading to disease occurs. You should also make sure you've been having good regular bowel movements and this area is free. If you start increasing your fruit and water intake this should occur soon enough. In truth this should be one of the first areas tackled in any hollistic protocol. If you still struggle with this area after all the above which I doubt, then you'd be looking at more specific Cathartic herbs but no enemas and certainly no colonics. I assure these methods work and I've recently had excellent results with a smaller protocol for a heart patient. Welcome to the truth that you can heal and reverse problems the allopathic doctors have no idea or want to know about. Hard work and dedication for health again or laziness and western doctors quackery for death and pain. Your choice? Craig

[jesalyn]

I hate to say it but surgery and drugs are not a cure for anything, all they do is address the symptoms of a condition not the underlying cause of it. Conventional medicine might be good for some things but treating disease is not one of them. Which you obviously know by now since you're still having problems after turning to them.

From my research into alternative medicine I've come to discover that pretty much all health conditions are caused by one thing, eating a poor diet. The good news is you can not only prevent those conditions by eating healthier but also reverse them with the right diet as well, including heart disease. That may sound too simple but trust me it's the truth.

I highly recommend that you watch this one hour lecture by DR. Caldwell Esselstyn, he is probably the worlds foremost leading expert on heart disease and will explain in better detail what I'm talking about. Please listen to him carefully, if anyone can help you it's him.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5215695644951404318

You might even want to try contacting him directly for advice, he is an extremely caring person and I've heard that he will actually phone people back who leave him their number. Heres his contact page

http://www.heartattackproof.com/contact.htm

I am so impressed by this man and his work that I've decided to buy his book as a Christmas present for my dad. You can order it here if you're interested

http://www.amazon.com/Prevent-Reverse-Disease-Caldwell-Esselstyn/dp/1583332723

You can also read a limited preview of the book here.

http://books.google.ca/books?id=hihHaBiKKU8C&printsec=frontcover&dq=prevent+reverse+heart+disease#v=onepage&q=&f=false


God bless and stay strong, the answers are out there.

I have NEVER had a heart attack. I was born with a hole in my heart the size of a golfball. My heart was enlarged and rapidly failing me at the age of 32. I was in great shape, no high blood pressure, cholesterol perfect. They found it 2 days before I gave birth to my son. None of my health issues are caused by my not eating correctly or not exercising. I had an atrial septal defect, NOT blocked arteries or anything I brought on myself. I don't have a "disease" I have a BIRTH DEFECT. If diet could close the hole in my heart and fix the 32 years of damage it did to my body, I'll eat my computer. The stroke I had was from my heart, the 3 miscarriages I had were because of my heart. If its anyone's fault its my mothers'. I was born like this, I didn't ask for it, I didn't cause it, I never even knew about it!

[littlelight]

Hello Jesalyn!

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems. I would like to give you some advice. I was born with a birth defect in my heart, too (I have univentricular heart). And over the years I realized that having positive thoughts is very important for my health. I was diagnosed as a baby, and when I was a teen I started to have pulmonary crisis, which were painful and very uncomfortable. But I decided to be positive about my situation, because I could not change it, I have to live with it; the only thing I can change is my perspective about it. And when I started to have positive thoughts, my pulmonary crisis were much less painful. So, my health did improve. I still have a birth defect, have pulmonary crisis every now and then, but it doesn't bother me as it used to. My advice is: be positive, have positive thoughts, see things in a new perspective. I know it is easier said than done, but give it a try. You have nothing to lose. Don't spend your precious time feeling depressed, angry and miserable. Rather, use your time wisely. You've been down for a long time, now the only way is up. You can do it! Tell yourself you're a healthy person, even if this seems a lie to you. With time, you'll realize that you can really be healthy and strong, even with health problems. I know it did happen to me, I feel as healthy as I can be, and I feel blessed.

People here already gave you some good advice. It is very important to have healthy eating habits. They are food for your body, but don't forget the food for your mind, your soul. Negative thoughts are poison, don't poison yourself even more. And please, don't blame anyone. It will only make you feel more depressed, angry, and with a huge sense of impotence. And it will not help you at all! Change your perspective about this, it will be a lot better for you. Food, medicines, doctors, treatments will only deal with your body, and is your task to give good vitamins to your mind. No one can do that for you, so be brave and be positive! You might be surprised about the results...

I wish you all the best, and really hope your health begins to improve. Please, do tell us how you're doing, ok?

Stay well!

[tarant8l]

Any disease is cured in seconds with the RTRRT.