Ep:228 ARRHYTHMIAS AND SUDDEN DEATH - WHAT YOUR CARDIOLOGIST DOES NOT UNDERSTAND - by Robert Cywes

[@edwardripley9873]

I'm a hospital physician and low carb advocate. I see this problem every day at the hospital. Cardiologist and most physicians simply cannot be reasoned with because of the LIPID-HEART HYPOTHESIS religion you refer to. Thanks for calling out the problem. Hopefully more people will listen.

[@robertcywes2966]

Thank you! Affirmation appreciated

[@AaronHai]

@@robertcywes2966 TOOK ME A MONTH TO CONVINCE MY CARDIOLOGIST POTASSIUM WAS THE CURE... IT WORKED ! TWO 600MG SLOW RELEASE PER DAY

[@rosamerl9829]

​@@AaronHai2:44

[@niemag3]

❤ great information, very helpful.

[@MacawAviculture]

Some people need a high saturated fat diet, while others require more carbs along with less saturated fats. Our autonomic nervous system is the best determining factor for individual diet choice. Atkins treated parasympathetic driven patients with a high saturated fat diet with excellent weight loss and complete blood sugar/insulin balance. Sympathetic driven people can vary from a diet with less saturated fats and a medium carb intake, while some do best on a vegan diet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWXJZImYmLmSe5o

[@apriltolbert2924]

Thanks for this good information. I’be been a nurse for 20 years with at least 10 years in cardiac nursing. It’s so sickening to constantly hear about low fat and low cholesterol when patients are coming in constantly with MIs with low cholesterol and on statins. The big push now seems to be a plant based diet. 🤮

[@fredross1610]

My wife used to work for dermatologists. They would see referrals from cardiologists who had put them on low or nonfat diets. They were all suffering from terrible skin conditions, for which they were prescribed MORE drugs by the dermatologists. Such a disgusting racket!

[@elsiecater156]

I have just heard there is a manufacturer here in Australia plant based meals is now going to produce a half meat half plant based food. I can't imagine what goes into it but cut out the crap go meat, never about good eating but eco rubbish they forget even plant based must use energy source. Oh sorry I think the meat is going to be lab grown meat.

[@beardumaw24]

When I was eating low carb low fat SAD American diet, I had irregular heartbeats and skipped heartbeats sometimes along with other health issues I was noticing. So I switched to the low carb keto diet and it almost completely went away. I switched more to an animal base diet and irregular heartbeats completely went away have not had any sense going to an animal based. diet. My blood work is now excellent and I feel better than I have since I was in my twenties!

[@evinwhiteson4902]

I have had ahrythmias mostly junctional rhythm since age 39. Taking flecainide since for it. I am 60. Started carnivor 11 months ago. Still have ahrythmia. Quit statins,bp meds all that crap 6 years ago. Stoped going to all dr.in 2020. I get the flecainide from the corner pharmacy here in thailand. Looks like i am on the right path

[@andreatodd3095]

Very interesting info, thank you so much. I'm a Keto fan been eating that way for over two years, I feel much better for it. Intermittent fasting as well.

[@mikeward9870]

Nice again. I always wondered the exact mechanism that caused people avoiding healthy fat (and with elevated insulin) to accelerate their neural problems! I'm thinking, however, mainly of people afraid of heart problems ending up with brain problems. Does the mylin sheath maintenance work similarly in the brain?

[@robertcywes2966]

Absolutely. Called oligodendrocytes

[@tracy3812]

Exactly the reason why I don’t want to see a cardiologist. No more docs.

[@DomenicNicosia-bs8qd]

Hi there Doc what the best thing I can take for my Afib is it Vit d3"plus K2"also Vit.C. I was hit with a bad Uti. bacteria that screwed up my whole system sadly my doctors are hard work when not comes to advice so I thought I pass this by you for your expert view

[@stephenervin1230]

Thanks for sharing your information I suffer from atherosclerosis blocked arteries In my case the LAD artery 100% blocked, is there any reference to low carb or carnivore diet helping to reverse this condition, I feel my diet has caused this problem it’s been a high carb diet kind regards Steve

[@Dowdyguy]

I believe I did have an increase in occasional Afib (WPW related) in the year after I started taking Atorvastatin due to TIA's happening 3 times. Now that afib was stopped via an ablation surgery, I'm told Afib incidents sometimes RETURN after 6 months or a year. With a Calcium score over 700, I'm still taking Atorvastatin. Could the relapse into Afibs be because patients remain on statins after the fix? I'm a type who doesn't keep fat (or gain weight) very well, in contrast usual Dr. Cywes patients. I'm also diagnosed with Reflux due to hiatle hernia, ADHD (a recent surprise at 75 years old), and of course, bowel over-sensitivity issues.

[@bodyheals]

Thanks Doc!

[@joemessman1]

I use to have Paroxysmal afib. (intermittent. every few days for a few hours) It was corrected 5 years ago with a catheter ablation procedure. I had been taking a blood thinner before the procedure. My cardiologits put me on the thinner becasue I had afib. After the surgery I asked him how much longer I would have to be on the thinner. He said the rest of my life. What? I thought you put me on the thinner because I had afib and now I don't. He stated once an afiber always an afiber. What? Essentially he indicated he didn't want to be sued if I keeled over. He also wanted me on the statins I was taking for the same reason. I had HDL of 90 and tryglycerides of 40. So there is my story about a negligent cardiologist. I have been off the statins and blood thinner ever since. And, by the way, my blood work ups have been better than ever the last 3 years because of the keto diet I have been and my OMD.

[@brycefbarnes]

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VS-zx6xi]

I am obsessed with this channel!! I love learning about how my body works. Dr. Cywes is the best educator EVER!!!❤

[@felix64able]

I found it about 1 week ago and can't stop listening to him

[@grumpyginger7475]

I tried to have a conversation with my cardiologist here in SoCal, and he just went to logical fallacies. The appeal to authority: the Cleveland Clinic does it, so I’m gonna do it, etc. Then he pulled the, “statins reduce the relative risk of heart attack by 34%” nonsense. He wasn’t aware I have done medical informatics for decades and know the difference between relative and actual risk. I am carnivore and statin free and doing amazing.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Did you ask him what the "improvement" in absolute risk with statins was? Or why increased overall mortality is associated with low cholesterol past age 50? He probably would have had an infarction himself, lol. Carnivore is king!

[@MrHartless2007]

Doing amazing? Yet.... You are seeing a cardiologist??? Ok...

[@bradr539]

34%? 3.1% heart attack rate reduced to 2.9%. = 34% reduction. 😁 bullshit study. Blinded by numbers..

[@떡볶이나리]

@@MrHartless2007 lol, doesn't mean anything. My doctor when I was a strict carnivore and found out I was LMHR in 2020 forced me to a cardiologist just from seeing my LDL. Nothing abnormal when I had previously gotten my heart checked. He just wanted the cardiologist to explain stuff to me or something, but the cardiologist was quack and demonized all cholesterol. Yes. All of it. Even low cholesterol was bad for him and you'd want 0 ideally he said.

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

“There’s lies, damn lies, and then there’s ( manipulated) statistics “. Mark Twain.

[@texas4ever]

Another clear, concise explanation that I would’ve never heard from my primary care doctor or cardiologist. Thanks Dr. Cywes!

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Part of the issue is time / money. We spend years learning. Millions of dollars in costs for time and education. The video over 20 minutes. For me and my group of doctors, we provide time by the minute, not by visit. So if the patient wants 5 minutes or has booked 5 hours we don't care and will give them the amount of time they have paid. That is fair, honest, justified service. All customers / clients / patients should be on a pay by the minute program. All pre-paid by retainer just like legal fees. This allows everyone to get exactly as they need from the time / services. The system is broken. Needs to be a cash for services system.

[@joanshaw1520]

Thanks to you and your group for providing that option

[@karenpetersen8868]

OMG! You are brilliant! Did you put all these things together yourself? I just found your videos today and you have already answered questions that have plagued me for decades. I have medical knowledge and can follow your explanations which are so clear.You are an AMAZING teacher and I am so grateful for this knowledge. Thank you so much🙏

[@sy3dfarazalam]

Today is the same for me.

[@patora13]

When my cardiologist saw my numbers (they got better) she made a comment about triglycerides being a little bit high (but in the normal range), and starting to write something down, I interrupted her saying that I would not take any medication. Astounding silence, than she gave up and told me to come back in three months for a check up.

[@lindaa2682]

Stay strong and don't be intimidated.

[@iswearallthetime]

I'm doing the a similar thing. First I ignored their nutrition advice and didn't tell my Dr.....and all my tests got better. I been seeing the doc every 3 months. I let my repeat meds run out and for these last 2 ml the I felt the best I ever have even before my heart attack. Needless to say I'm going to ignore my Dr again and not take any more meds

[@youtubeuser6418]

I just love it when I speak the things I've learned from this channel and other excellent channels to Drs and they look at me and ask "are you in the medical field??" .... Yes! Yes I am! It's called the medical field of me and I educate myself about me.

[@ianstuart5660]

Excellent one!

[@barbaradearman5438]

Me too!

[@robertwood9984]

Dr's are tradesmen and contractors.

[@kebsriad]

Excellent 👌

[@eeehan77]

I had regular arrhythmias basically every day for many years and they were only getting worse, along with hypertension that I wasn't able to solve, even with common medications. I changed to a ketogenic diet high in fatty meats and not only did I lose a lot of weight, but after several months the blood pressure eventually came down and numerous other things I didn't even know were related also improved. And then I also realised those annoying arrhythmias had completely ceased. I had actually completely forgotten about them. They haven't returned.

[@sarahm2926]

How long did it take to see those improvements? I'm only a month in, but I am nervous to see improvements in my arrhythmia.

[@eeehan77]

@@sarahm2926 I have no idea how long it took to be honest. I only realised they had gone after some time, wasn't focusing on them going away because I wasn't expecting or looking for that to happen. I also started to take magnesium and Vitamin D during that time, and I think that helps quite a bit. On a couple of occasions I ran out of magnesium supplements for a week or so and the arrhythmias very noticeably came back on both occasions - and I wasn't expecting this to happen. They faded 3 days or so after resumption. I've been religious about taking magnesium and eating magnesium rich foods since. There's good info out there on magnesium, it also goes hand-in-hand with taking Vitamin D. There's only a couple of types of magnesium that are readily absorbed by the body. I take a Magnesium citrate supplement that doesn't give me the runs.

[@susanhayes6207]

I had a patient one time who always said, “You have to stay alert to stay alive.” Thank you for empowering each one of your listeners to stay alert to stay alive!

[@jeniferjohnson374]

That’s an army saying

[@elalli99]

My husband has dealt with afib for 7 years. I myself recently experienced several episodes of afib. This is the very first time any doctor has explained the cause of arrhythmias as related to deterioration of the myelin sheath around the heart’s electrical node pathway. I finally understand what the problem is (cause). Now what? We need a video discussing the repair of that nerve insulation. Can it be repaired with a low carb/keto/ carnivore diet? What else would help? How long might that take? How long are meds a necessary evil? As someone who hates rate control meds and does not want to be pushed into an ablation right away, what can be done to put afib in remission?

[@sophialewis5642]

The more I tune in and learn from doctors like yourself, the less I want to go deal with the standard of care model!

[@eldenl1]

At 60 I am so glad I found Keto, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Boz and now you. I have been frustrated with doctors foe the last 20 years as my weight went up, my body ached and my depression grew. They just wanted to do minimal labs and tell me I was fine. Or threw medicines at me. I refused to take the stations thankfully. Wish I had found you 20 years ago. Glad I found you now! Down 55 lbs, and feeling much better. 110 to go.

[@InfinitEternaLovEmmanuel]

Wow! That’s impressive!!! All that matters is you’re going in the right direction! The past is over, but you have today, which is all that you really have and you are making your tomorrows better every day! Stay strong and keep going! Wishing you health and a wonderful future of robust health and joy!!! ❤

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

I had six heart re-starts (cardioversion) in my late 40s/50s due to A-fib on a high-carb "healthy" diet (lifelong runner). SInce going keto 2010 I have had ZERO episodes. No one seems to care or validate that I made this connection. The medical system is downright medieval in regards to the heart, that is why the CHD rate is so high. Thank you Dr Cywes for the heads up and fleshing out the connection. I had assumed it was primarily the inflammation of carbs/oils causing the A-fib. I hadn't considered the myelination factor.

[@gayle1548]

I have been dealing with afib for 18 months now. I do not have any of the markers for it and all my lab work and heart tests are normal. I was very fit and also a life long runner. My cardiologist said well you are 66. I never went back and I never took the meds suggested. This video explains alot. I have been on keto about 5 months. Great improvement in IBS issues and sleep but not for afib:( Maybe after time I will have some improvements. Your story has given me hope!

[@patvaughn9987]

I’ll concur, the medical profession is so slow to make change, for the most part. This is definitely a grass roots movement from patients showing their drs conditions can be controlled and reversed with proper nutrition and lifestyle.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

@@gayle1548 You might try strict carnivore. A-fib responded to keto for me, but other inflammation issues only resolved with carnivore. Geting rid of nuts, oils legumes, fiber were key.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

@@patvaughn9987 It's all about the Benjamin$$$

[@gayle1548]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 What oils did you get rid of? I eat nuts and seeds everyday but I'm going to cut the out and see if things improve. I'm mostly carnivore at this point. I'm only eating meat and good fats and veggies occasionally. Thanks for the reply.

[@twowheelsdown2002]

It is really quite easy. Diabetes always gives you heart disease. And what gives you diabetes? Spiking blood sugar. And what else causes diabetes? Statins. So the statins they give you for your heart, gives you diabetes, thus giving you heart disease.

[@kimmcnichols9650]

Thank you for a truly insightful teaching ! I think I’ve learned more then you in the last few years then working with patients as a Nurse for the last 27 years ! Problem is , I simply cannot work in an acute care setting anymore because of all the knowledge I have , can’t deal with the medical diets , treatments, and all the wrong way we have all been doing things ! I do work as a Director Of Nursing in a facility for Developmentally Delayed .. and it’s frustrating too! I have tried so hard to work with the Dietician to please try low carb / high fat for these residents 😢… won’t happen

[@sharonholmes6083]

Kim mcnichols, I can feel your frustration. I am an LPN and at retirement age. Was hoping to work to age 70, but I have health issues, however, I am always reading up on ways to heal myself. It is a shame that many health professionals aren't up to speed. My doctor has tried put me on statins. I refused. My cardiologist thinks it is a bad idea to be on a low or no-carb diet, but I can feel my body healing. If I could find new doctors who would work with me, I would fire my current doctors in a heartbeat! I know that I could never go back to work because of what I know. The American Diabetic Assoc. and American Heart Diets are a joke!

[@kimmcnichols9650]

@@sharonholmes6083 it’s so true !

[@jeniferjohnson374]

@@sharonholmes6083 I heard another KZbin dr say if you want to know what the right way to eat is just flip the food pyramid upside down.

[@barbarahawkins7864]

👍🏻 I now work in the hospice field...way too much cognitive dissonance in the acute care setting. 😢

[@sardot4960]

Yep, the dietitians are pretty militant about pushing the national and ADA guidelines, and most facilities have to if they get any goobermint funds. The stuff we feed to old, sick, and dying people is disgusting. Read the ingredient list on a bottle of Boost or Ensure🤢🤮. It might as well be Soylent Green.

[@kimmcnichols9650]

I follow Dr P Jamnadas.. he is a forward thinking Cardiologist … I would LOVE to see you and him in an interview!

[@sarahhammond641]

Oh yea! Agreed

[@thatgardengal2057]

I love Dr Jamnadas too! Thank God for these wonderful Drs!

[@kamivora]

I like how you explain these things for the general layperson to understand (me). Thanks for making these videos. I'm taking care of myself better and in ketosis now thanks to you and those like you on youtube.

[@Koronajewell]

I had heart arrhythmias on and off for years. This brings me a lot of answers. I hope I can reverse what damage has been done. Thank you Dr. Cywes. I hope you can someday make it so we can donate through KZbin to you.

[@robertwood9984]

There has to be knowledge available to help repair the Myelin Sheath somewhere

[@pursuehealth940]

​@@robertwood9984there is. Most low carb/keto/carnivore doctors on KZbin have videos relating to the repair of the myelin sheath via reduction of total glucose and increase of animal based fats. Also, many of them advocate for complete removal of seed/vegetable oils. This is how many, many people have regained their health.

[@ElizabethLorraine2]

It's so frustrating when you share videos like this with your family and they treat you like nut job, radical weirdos. I have family that are in dire need of changing their diet or reap the final rewards of their choices but our families are absolutely uninterested in well explained, scientific medical information that's different from their own thinking. For myself.... videos like this has saved my from a diabetic diagnosis in my early thirties and heart disease in early fifties. I'm very thankful and also eager to learn more.

[@ritalawson7020]

The only person you can help is yourself

[@lokismum]

I have given up talking food and health with my family. They dismiss me like I'm telling them fairy tales. My little grandson is fed good and bad and far too much sugar and carbs. His baby teeth have really suffered. I've been told not to mention diet because it makes him worry about what he is eating. So I watch him eating his junk and keep my mouth shut.

[@dennisdowning3851]

Excellent explanation ! I believe this is what is causing my wife MS. She is overweight 100lbs. I believe you established the link between carbs, sugar starches and the destruction of the insulation of the nerves. Her neurologists can't say what causes it but you did. The great thing is you can reverse it! She has just about given up but you have turned the light back on, Thank You Sir. Time to go to work.

[@ianstuart5660]

Good luck going forward instead of being helpless!

[@m.j.debruin3041]

Can you give us an update, now a year later, that would be helpful too.

[@maureenvenables9766]

I've been looking forward to this video and you didn't disappoint. Very good information and it gives me hope that perhaps I can repair the damage that led to my diagnosis of Left Bundle Branch Block. I'm on zero meds and my cardiologist seems reasonable so far. However he did not explain things as well as you just did Doc.I'm going to do more research and start monitoring my BP on a daily basis. Thank you.

[@scottstephany9297]

I found this extremely enlightening. Before I cut sugar and carbs July last year, I was experiencing arrhythmias constantly - my heart would get into episodes where it would feel like skipped beats and strange rhythms every minute that would run on for hours. My Apple watch never detected atrial fibrillation, but the ekg certainly didn't look normal. The arrhythmia seemed to correlate with my breathing. It was really getting concerning. I cut carbs/sugar completely, and the arrhythmias disappeared. Literally. Haven't had episodes since. Just one of many issues that just went away never to return. It's amazing to me. I thank the good doctor here for fighting the good fight educating people. It's like I have a new lease on life.

[@sharonholmes6083]

@Scott Stephany, I am glad that you posted your testimony, which I needed to read. I consume a keto/carnivore diet.

[@ianstuart5660]

Amazing, congrats!

[@kfernandez220]

@Scott Stephany, You cut carbs and sugar meaning starchy foods, vegetables, fruit, or meaning processed carbs and sugars? Just curious because I too suffer arrhythmias and A-Fib and have been learning about carnivore and keto (low carb) and not sure which direction to take.

[@lq4657]

@@kfernandez220 cut it all

[@unixjpn]

i already had two heart surgeries at age 41 for PAF(mini-maze ablation) and Atrial Flutter(ablation) and the resection of the Left Atrial Appendage(eleven insertions into the chest scars) where the clots are know to form during afib episodes. Not sure if its safe to go on Keto? But nice to hear that your arithmia are gone. I went to the ER during my AFIB attack via an ambulance and my stupid fitbit watch couldn't detect I was having an afib episode lol it says inconclusive during an ecg scan. Besides during an afib episode your so out of breath that you will find it hard to even try to have your watch do a scan.

[@sarahhammond641]

This is the best explanation of Atrial Fibrillation / Arrhythmia that I have ever seen. THANK YOU! I’ve suffered for a few years with this. Medication and awful tirednesses along with an almost constant ache in my chest (once reaching 180 bpm) One month ago I underwent Cardiac Ablation and it was the best thing ever! No more AF. I honestly am so happy. I am now working on my overall metabolic health. Triglycerides are at 630 which is massive concern. I’m back on fasting and LCHF diet

[@barbaradearman5438]

I agree! I have Afib & fat is my friend.

[@snaroff007]

~12 years ago a Florida doctor prescribed a statin to help with some slightly elevated cholesterol numbers. After 1 week or so, I had peripheral neuropathy in my hands (something I've never had to deal with). When I went back to the doctor and described my side-effect, the doctor refused to acknowledge the statin was responsible. I brought her research and she wouldn't even give it a look. She tried to make me feel crazy for suggesting the statin was responsible. I fired her and stopped taking the damaging drug...fortunately, my body pushed back early! Even before awakening to LCHF/Keto a couple years ago, it was clear to me that a statin wasn't the answer to my problems. Great video...look forward to seeing you in person next week!

[@jobrown8146]

Good on you for doing your own research and advocating for yourself. I learned many years ago that statins can cause weak muscles and that the early prescriptions contained CoQ10 which was later left out. My doctor was shocked when I was diagnosed diabetic and refused to take Metformin and statin for too high cholesterol numbers (and I told her that you only make one change at a time, knowing that she would have wanted me to change my diet - but it would not be to low carb). Like you I did my own research (thankfully before taking them) and learned about the possible side effects. After only 3 months on low carb my a1c went from 7.0 to 5.2 and my cholesterol number improved. I have also had to reduce my BP medication because my blood pressure improved.

[@emh8861]

Benfotiamine

[@markiangooley]

I’m so fortunate that I had no noticeable side effects on ten years of statins, apart from a thinner wallet. (They didn’t improve my cholesterol numbers either.) They hit some people very hard.

[@robertcywes2966]

Hey Steve

[@patvaughn9987]

So reversing your insulin resistance is a key factor in the reversal of this condition. If I understand you correctly, The repair of the chronic nerve damage can happen over time. My husband has had a history of A-fib which was treated with blood thinners and also cardioversion on two occasions. He has been keto/carnivore for the past three years and no further incidences. Also will add he’s lost about 100 pounds and kept it off in that time. Getting the cardiologist to remove medications is like pulling teeth. It seems the smart thing to request is a 24-hour Holter monitor, or even wear a device to monitor heart rhythms long term. Maybe then, the evidence would be more convincing to the cardiologist. I understand the risk of stroke incidence being much higher with an A-Fib history, however, that’s assuming one hasn’t made major lifestyle changes.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

See my post above. From six cardioversions to none in 12 years keto/carnivore. Good health to you and your husband!

[@kimmcnichols9650]

That’s amazing ! I love to see stories like this ❤️

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Not "fixed" with blood thinners, just a bandaid. The fix is diet (must keep very detailed log), exercise, sex , sleep, sun, lifestyle, monitoring, possible Vit / Minerals, supplements for a while, extra complete blood work, .... That while package is a treatment program.

[@jeniferjohnson374]

Try seeking another dr’s advice on how to safely remove medications.

[@arwenhardy1995]

Brava, Dr. Cywes; brilliant as usual.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Right on the money on this! Orthostatic hypotension was the first symptom, then the A1C of 5.7 and high sitting blood pressure, peripheral neuropathy, vision issues all followed within 5 years. Pretty much reversed most of it with meat and greens and exercise.

[@brace4impact31]

Can atrial fib be a cause of elevated diastolic BP? If the atria are supposed to be relaxing to refill with blood, but are spasmodically contracting instead, wouldn't that increase background, i.e. diastolic pressure. If so, would that diminish stroke volume and in turn lead to increased pulse rate to compensate?

[@bforman1300]

There are 2 kinds of cardiologists: plumbers and electricians (electrophysiologist). If you aren't getting answers or making progress, you need to find out which kind you have and get a referral to the other kind. I've found this out the hard way.

[@jamesparziale5310]

Thank you for a most informative and fascinating discussion. Can scar tissue from a heart attack damage the myelin sheath and cause ventricular tachycardia/ fibrillation? If so will an ablation possibly enable a return to a more normal heart beat and rhythm? 3/17/2024

[@adorableadornments1101]

When we show some people who are teachable, what the Bible actually teaches, rather than what religion teaches, many of them change their religion. So some doctors might be teachable, the important thing is that they need to become humble, and realize when an adjustment in their thinking needs to be changed. This was an eye-opening discussion.

[@Indieauguste]

Yes, Jesus is God. You are blessed.

[@adorableadornments1101]

@@Indieauguste Well, it is clear that you have further study to do to come to the right conclusion and to make the needed adjustment.

[@markiangooley]

Dr. Richard K. Bernstein long ago reported (and published in a very brief paper) that the vagus nerve neuropathy that causes gastroparesis in diabetics also shows up in one’s EKG.

[@robertcywes2966]

Love RKB

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Excelente video. As always the problems are: insurance companies, frivolous / BS lawsuits, universities, politics. Solution: eliminate all forms of insurance and insurance companies, pay cash for services, remove the power of universities as well as AMA and AHA. Don't try to fix from bottom up, start at the top.

[@twowheelsdown2002]

My coworker asked me to look at her lipid panels because her doctor said she needed a statin since her cholesterol went up 10 points. Her LDL had gone DOWN 10 points. Her HDL had gone UP by 20 points.(raising her total #) And her triglycerides went down, to a level lower than her HDL even. So 3 aspects of her panel went in good directions, but he said she was now worse off and needed drugs to fix it. She came to me because she trusted my opinion more than her doctor. I do a lot of health research, but I'm not a doctor, so this is a sad testament to what the state of our health system is, and how pharmaceutical protocols rule the narrative. And this is why I don't trust doctors with my health.

[@1eingram]

Believe it or not, I have reversed my right bundle branch bock! My pulse is regular now! This is at age 78 after 3+ years of low carb, mostly carnivore eating.

[@pamisntcraiganymore]

Wow I hope I see improvements. I sometimes wonder how my heart is still is alive.

[@scottydont7904]

That was a lot of information. Im going to watch again. It boils I think down to sugar and carbs are bad. Meat and fat are good.

[@suegraves3492]

I can’t thank you enough for this explanation. Atrial fibrillation is destroying my life (concurrent with chronic insomnia), and thanks to my background in physiology and your explanation, now I understand what is happening and how I can improve my heart’s functionality. Mil gracias 😊

[@michelehernandez5992]

OMG my brother just had his 4th heart attack in the past 25 years. He is diabetic and has a horrible diet. He thinks I am crazy when I talk to him about why he should not eat the crap he eats..This could not have come at a better time. I have shared this in hopes he will listen. He had another stint added this past week as well..

[@jeniferjohnson374]

I pray and send positive vibes that he will be receptive🤲✌️

[@michelehernandez5992]

@@jeniferjohnson374 Thank you.

[@bradleyhenderson1198]

I don't agree with everything you've said in other videos, for example I believe fiber isn't bad nor are vegetables and a piece of fruit here or there is okay, but this information is spot on. Very excellent information here, thank you. You have cleared up a mystery I have been chasing for decades.

[@Lemminaide]

I always learn so much from your rants as you call them. Thank you for taking your time to inform us, teach us and motivate us.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Where were you when I was in nursing school trying to figure that out?!

[@BethSargent]

Wow, glad you covered this. I've had AFib for years. It makes sence that eating a terrible sugar and proccessed carb diet for most of my life would create my arythmias. I have been on Keto for a couple of years but my Afib has gotten worse. I am not sure if things will heal over time or not. My left Atria is enlarged from years of Afib events. I feel terrible during an event because my blood is not pumping properly. I am on medication that helps, but I still have Afib episodes, just not as often or as long. My Cordiologist says I am not a good canidate for ablation. Not sure if I want that anyway. Heart arythmias seem to be such a misundertood and complex subject. I wish I could consult with you, Dr Cywes for all of my labs, but my Insurance wont cover me. Thank you for covering this subject and for all that you do. Really appreciate you.

[@angelwhisper239]

Ask him about a prearranged rate for a consultation. You’ll never no, unless you ask.

[@shorelined1]

The more progressive drs I listen to, the more convinced I am that we need an unprocessed, low carb, low omega 6, high omega 3 diet. I was raised on margarine and wonder how my health would be had we just used butter. Our bodies need cholesterol. Our brains contain 23% of total body cholesterol, much of which forms myelin sheaths.

[@sarys73]

So at which part do you tell us that a nice peated scotch whisky is good for me?

[@robertcywes2966]

Anytime

[@Fairm8n]

Wow! What a fantastic class! Thank you for empowering us Doc!

[@MalikaIC]

Suffered from heart palpitations increasingly....Now almost 2 months eating all carnivore with enouhh salt, butter and fatcuts on the meat and i have had one palpitation this week the rest of the time i have been free of them!

[@metabolicentanglement6303]

Doc, I wish I've been able to give you a 1000 👍 for this video. I was looking for a proper explanation for my aterio fibrillation for about 15 years. Thank you very much again keep on doing the great work.

[@rajatsrivastava1884]

Very useful information. Quite clear that the only type of heart attack that most people & doctors refer to is via some form of occlusion of a cardiac artery. This is important since ~80% of us are likely prediabetic

[@iangorner]

Incredibly interesting….thank you so much for this. I just read Dr. Malcom Kendrick’s book regarding a thrombogenic explanation of plaques. The lipid heart hypothesis seems just so wrong.

[@cherieatrippy8762]

Oh My Goodness! FINALLY! Answers and info about AFib and other arrhythmias! Started Keto in January. ER with Afib mid January, (RVR) rate 165. Ablation in Cleveland (horrible experience!) on 3/3/22. THREE 4+day hospitalizations since then. In and out of RVR 4 times. IV loaded with Amiodarone on 3/08/22. Sent home on 400mg Ami. Have been weaned down to 100mg/day and was told TODAY to stop Amiodarone. On Beta Blocker for HR. Just placed on HCTZ 12.5 to help control BP. Constant SOB, but good news is I am now referred to as a "Carb Restricted Type II Diabetic" in my medical record. Went from A1C of 7 to 5.3 since Oct 2021. Average Blood Sugar 105. Wearing a CGM. PS had a "beautiful" heart cath...Not a 'plumbing' issue, but they say I NEED a statin. NO plaque, NO cardiovascular disease, LDL went up with Keto and restricted carbs (Oh No!) lol. Will be contacting you soon! TYVM for ALL you are doing! Bless YOU!

[@walkingcurfuffle]

No one has ever had answers for me about why an otherwise healthy person would have so much trouble getting a resting heart rate below 100 or why my blood pressure would drop low enough to lose vision half the time when I would stand up. I would love to see videos that go more into the other problems your nervous system can develop. I did notice that I stopped losing pressure after starting keto, but I got more fit generally so not sure how much to attribute to what. Thanks doc!

[@davecopp9356]

I had the same problem, resting heart rate over 100 and a very low blood pressure of 60/100 after eating carnivore with a lot of fat. I eat around half a block of butter a day. As soon as I reduced the fat and eat mostly eggs and meat without much extra fat like butter and added more salt and coffee, my blood pressure and heart rate normalized now. Today, only a few weeks later, I have a resting heart rate of around 70 and a blood pressure of 75/115. In my case it was too much fat, but I am not sure why fat hast this affect in my case. I would like to eat more fat because it is cheaper and saturates me for longer and calms me down but it seems to have a negative effect on my heart. Good luck.

[@sharonholmes6083]

@@davecopp9356 Thank you, for your testimony as it gives me encouragement. .

[@1588chrissy]

Have you looked into POTS? I know alot of people have improvement with keto/carni possibly related to the improved electrolyte intake, and higher salt intake

[@JN-or1zr]

@@davecopp9356, did you count your macros? If you went heavier on fat, did you as a consequence lower your protein intake?

[@davecopp9356]

@@JN-or1zr No. Was that the mistake? I am already too slim for my height, so I did not lower protein and only added more fat. I already lost too much weight doing the carnivore keto style. I would like to add weight, but it seems impossible. Not sure if I should add a few plant based starches to gain weight?

[@danpost4755]

Thank you! I am currently dealing with this right now. This gives me a boost to keep on going with keto/IF.

[@richardparis8738]

I was trying to explain to my cardiologist about about about cholesterol particle size you do not even understand that's scary

[@fronniebealer7808]

I have been ketovore for 2 years. I am relatively sure that I can feel my heart repairing. May be kidding myself, but don't want to go back to cardiologist. Thanks for this video.

[@agr8h2o]

Holy Toledo, this explains so much about my unexplained wacky heart rhythm and why it's improved so much. My doctor just shrugged.

[@kumulanigirl8782]

Thank you Dr Cywes! You really touched my heart both in life saving knowledge and in your obvious compassion for other human beings Truly great stuff 🤗

[@kekoa1843]

“Lies My Doctor Told Me,” Dr Ken B Berry❗️

[@chrisminifie219]

This is very interesting information. I have had atrial and ventricular ectopic beats for some years. Over time they have become more frequent. From this video i assume that this is caused by damage to my cardiac nerves. Over the last year i have gone low carb, lost 14kg, started regular gym work, and got much fitter. However the ectopic beats have not abated. I have them nearly all the time, from 4 per minute up to 20 per minute. My question is, with my high fat low carb diet, will the nerves repair themselves, and if so, how long will it take?

[@robertcywes2966]

Slows disease progression, might reverse

[@gingercox6468]

In Genesis , the Bible, God put animals on the earth for man and women to eat. No lands were mentioned.

[@lindaa2682]

Wow. Thank you for that talk. I got lost on some of the terminology but after listening a second time, it really started clicking. I've been on Keto /Carnivore the last year or so, lost weight and my blood work is looking much better. Between you, Dr Berry and Dr Fung, I've come a long way and my 50 yr old daughter is benefiting, also. Thanks again.

[@bw7057]

You have made more sense to me than my doctor who never listens to me. His favourite line is, “You Google too much”

[@ianstuart5660]

That's actually very insulting!

[@barbarayorkwoodside3716]

I’ve worn an Oura ring for 3 years. IF/Keto 59 YO Female. 45 PY smoker who quit 3 years ago, also. It measures my sleep quality, heart rate variability, temperature… all kinds of things. I was an organ procurement coordinator for > 13 years. It’s a lot like how respiratory therapists are out having a cigarette. Horrible lifestyle. I’m very blessed to appreciate Dr. Cywes information on the back side of the learning curve. If I had just quit smoking, I’d probably think I’m just the next heart attack waiting ti happen! Yes, it is scary BUT if you are here, listening to his advice snd absorbing knowledge then you want to live!!!! Hang in there!

[@chazwyman8951]

I've been fasting with keto since January. Lost 30+lbs, stopped taking statins, stopped taking lanzoprazole and stopped my calcium channel blockers. I do not get and heart pains any more. Still on the ramipril but I am expecting to see benefits in my Blood Pressure soon.

[@martinc1036]

Dr. I was placed on atorvasatin five years ago because of lad blockage that caused an arrithmia. I was a skinny carb addict who also has multiple sclerosis. I have come to the conclusion that they are both related to my poor diet. Can I just stop taking the statin?

[@sharonholmes6083]

If your doctor won't address the issue, find another doctor who would willing to help address this issue! From what I have read about statins, it is ill advisable to stop cold turkey or to wean yourself off without a doctor..

[@madisonc2410]

Actually LDL is a made up term by the pharmaceutical industry so it isn’t bad cholesterol. And cholesterol doesn’t cause heart disease, heart attacks or strokes.

[@jpritch2]

Eureka! During my last colonoscopy my heart rate dropped to 35 bpm and was skipping about every 6th beat. Nurse seemed concerned. 2 weeks later met with cardiologist and he was not at all concerned after looking at ekg they took a few days after colonoscopy. But guess what? I am concerned! I also had my fasting glucose and insulin measured last Dec. and used an insulin resistance calculator that said I was, indeed, IR. Hope I am on the right path now.

[@lucbeaugrand]

Hi Doc, i have cardiomyopathy caused by a mutation of the MYH7 gene . I suffer HF with Fraction Ejection @ 36.6 . Was on keto 2 years before learning that a age 61 . Now @ 63 still keto , Carnivore Omad IF 20/4 . As part of my diet y have 1000 DHA , carnitine ,Ubiquinone and D3 daily. I am doing red light and other therapy for uncoupling mitochondria. My cardiologist and pharmacist are fine with my diet . Lipid panel is : Tri /HDL = below 1.5 Mine 44.29 / 83.4 = 0,5 Cholestérol total 319.8 LDL < 100. Bad Cholesterol 227.03 Cywes 268 HDL > 50 Good cholesterol 83.4 . Cywes 90 Triglycerides < 100. 44.29. Cywes 45 Insuline lowest score possible Non HDL 235.91

[@powerliftercarnivorecoachedgr]

Thanks again, Doc. I can't thank you enough for all that you do for us.

[@cheffatgrams]

Great video, feel like I'm in class... I love it😉

[@matthewhunter6421]

So much triggering talked about, you'd think this was the Democrat National Convention

[@AgnesMariaL]

Thank you so much for your videos, you really lay out the mechanics of the human body in such an easily comprehensible fashion! I used to get arrhythmias back when I was young, usually when I smoked a tad too much weed. I quit THC 20 years ago, and haven't had much since., and certainly not since going predominantly carnivore :) I feel like my resting heart rate is still too high, though, but don't have an accurate way of checking that all by myself. As far as your religion analogy goes: here's my argument for nicotine/smoking: lung cancer wasn't a thing until cigarettes were mass-manufactured using chemicals from field through to final processing, which tells me it's not the nicotine/tobacco itself that is the problem. Also, the person who holds the world record for longest-lived at 127 years of age at death smoked until she went blind at age 110 - she only quit because she felt foolish having to ask strangers to help her light up! And then we have George Burns, died age 101: has ANYONE EVER seen him without a cigar in his mouth and snifter of whiskey in hand? There are countless more examples, but just these two tell me that there's a lot more to longevity than being in perfect physical health! Happiness seems to always come up in interviews with centenarians, and certainly a healthy mind will be better at keeping up on repairing any damage from certain bad habits... Just the fact that we are electric beings and surrounded by various external electrical influences makes that make sense! I'm not gonna say that smoking is healthy (I smoke), but I also don't view it as a death sentence, except maybe for those who go to the extreme (I average 12-15/day, and even take a day off once in awhile.)

[@JuneSun1]

Logos Ethos Pathos: I thank you, sir. Socrates would be so proud of you.

[@ellendavis4745]

Wow, enlightening. Beautiful explanation of the heart. Would love to see your take on the thyroid.

[@boernermc]

Wow, terrific presentation. Have argued for years that I need a new wiring harness or my myelin sheath rebuilt. After stent in 2013, retiring / unavailable doctors after 2020, sliding into chronic afib as advertised by cardiologist, I find you have the only logical, defensible answer. Despite Medicare, we'll find the way to see you out of network. Those of you who do the heavy lifting, going above, beyond and outside the box are few and far between. God bless you!

[@stevemorgan1459]

I'd love to know how vegans go on with their low fat diets.

[@robertcywes2966]

Depends on insulin resistance

[@briandriscoll1480]

Any recommendations for reducing clot risk? I'm not talking about arterial plaques (my carotids are clean per a recent CT angiogram), but about clots from a PFO/atrial septal aneurysm that gave me a stroke 14 years ago. I'm on plavix and, at 68, fairly fit - VO2max 49, BMI of 20.5. But that recent CT scan followed a recent TIA, so I'm looking for anything else I can do short of a PFO closure, which my neurologist doesn't recommend.

[@mjones1122]

The cardiologist didn't like it when I asked what the risk benefit was for taking a statin with someone whose cholesterol was 159. Even though suffering from almost all of the side effects listed on the RX info sheet. The dr wanted to double the dose and explained that none of her other patients complained about it. Like another patient has anything to do with the unique patient in front of you. Maybe the other patients didn't complain because their brains were completely fried from mega doses of statins?

[@sharonholmes6083]

As a nurse, I tell people to read up on their diseases, encourage them to do preventative care and to find ways to help their bodies to heal, know what their medicines are for (side effects as well), and if need be fire the doctor! I have done that!

[@lisaleitch]

A couple months ago at my husbands "last" visit with his cardiologist showed his cholesterol had went down. The Dr wanted to 'UP" his statin! Why? When it went down! You're fired! He started doing all his own research, and stopped the statin totally! He said it is amazing how he feels after the side effects went away! We started carnivore then as well. We are 99% carnivore, moving to 100%.

[@RobertGReno]

all I could think of Happy Days Pump Your Blood 😀

[@Marvelousbookschannel]

The drugstore changed my BP med to another manufacturer and i got very bad palpatations till i changed back to the previous manufacturer. Same medication. Different manufacturer.

[@hayfork100]

Thank you for asking for comments. This is a fantastic lecture. It explains so much about the heart problems myself and my family have experienced. I have watched a lot of heart disease and treatment videos, but have heard almost nothing about the electrical maladies associated with them. You have given us very logical and plausible explanations of WHY our hearts have behaved the way they did. You are a great explainer of bodily processes. You make it easy for me to visualize the electrical and mechanical functioning of the heart nerves and muscles. I hope you produce more videos of this nature.

[@johntedford664]

My cardiologist took me off statins because they were causing severe pancreatitis. My lipase levels were at 18,000 and I don’t drink alcohol. I had a loop monitor implanted three years ago and due for an exchange. I have arrhythmia issues such as PACs, PVCs, bradycardia and flutters. I’ve had three ablations one for SVTs and the other two were for a fib.

[@hacke999]

I started with a run of quadrigeminy pvcs in 2019 out of the blue. Thought I was having a heart attack. Rushed to the er. Got potassium and saline.... Saif I was dehydrated. Since then, I have a developed a fear of these things and not to proud to admit it. Now I get pvcs and they freak me out. Then I got Covid, interesting thing happened, my dr (chiropractor) was a functional med. He said start fasting, day I got diagnosed. On day 3 of just beef broth fast and water, ectopics went away, I didn't have a one. And I FEEL every one of them. Once I went back to eating, they came back. This is a great explanation. Especially for people that suffer and get bo answer from the pharma push croud, plant based etc. Thank you!

[@lur3950]

Nothing less than incredible!! This thing that involves the nerves blew my head off. But, it makes perfect sense!!

[@DYearwood]

I had a stroke caused by atrial flutter. My scans are all clear, but all the docs can say is take a statin which I refuse. My GP fired me because I won’t take a statin. Overweight, diabetic, and desperate. Diastolic heart dysfunction and COPD from long covid. Definitely desperate. Arrhythmia sucks.

[@arcticbear2243]

I have, what we call in UK, heart palpitations which I think is kind of arrhythmia problem and doctor was suggesting Beta blockers but I think I might keep my Keto going and maybe even extend to carnivore. Thanks Dr Cywes, great video as always.

[@chaz6399]

It's been a month since you posted. Any improvement?

[@reid6462]

Brilliant delivery. Thanks, appreciated. Reid NZ Go the ABs

[@marymary1945-f8x]

I have arrhythmias since I had an RCP 13 years ago with gal bladder removed 4 years previously. My general health is good, I have avoided carbs eating lots of veggies avoiding meat but Consuming fish, dairy and eggs. If I eat saturated fats for sure I get pulpitations. My body cannot handle any saturated fats from any sourse, only olive oil (funny enough I live among olive trees). Of course no cardiologist ever explained anything, except prescribe bèta blokkers. This video is an eye opener for me. What else can I do to repair my nerves? Any suggestions?

[@lokismum]

So glad I found you Doctor. My understanding of how the heart works was very rudimentary until I watched this. I'm totally of my whole food plant based leaning and enjoying bacon and eggs again! Unfortunately I'm a junk food carb and sugar addict but that will be overcome.