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

The majority of modern humans are likely to develop CARDIAC disease as we age. Most doctors focus on the cardioVASCULAR system because it supports the LIPID-HEART HYPOTHESIS as to the cause of plaque buildup in the vessels or plumbing system. But there is another critical system that regulates the heart and is equally or more likely to become dysfunctional…the NERVOUS SYSTEM of the heart….the “electrical” system that regulates HEART RATE AND RHYTHM. In this video we discuss one of the commonest causes of arrhythmias and what you can do about it. Most doctors cannot reconcile this explanation because it conflicts with LIPID_HEART. We also provide some of the easy to understand science your doctor may be ignoring. Help them to know the scientific truth about how your body works.
Research Discussed...
Diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy.
Vinik AI, Ziegler D.Circulation. 2007 Jan 23;115(3):387-97
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[@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 👌

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@louellapoptean6449]

That’s the best explanation about my afib and heart attack that I ever heard. It describes me perfectly.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@evelynrusell9017]

Thanks for validating being your own health advocate.

[@ellendavis4745]

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

[@jodiforsythe3486]

I have such anxiety with the Holter monitor that I believe it gave me false high bp readings. The last time I did one, I drove home in a snowstorm while wearing it, then just as I was drifting off to sleep, the sudden noise and pressure woke me up and made me angry several times. During my follow up with my cardiologist, my blood pressure was less than 120/80. So, I purchased a home monitor, and when my new (new grad) cardiologist asked me to do the Holter this year, I said no and told him why. At first he was fine, but later cancelled the follow-up because of "non-compliance". Too bad, because I really wanted to see the results of my echocardiogram and stress test.

[@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!

[@winsomewife7112]

I used to have scary frequent heart rhythm problems & no energy & hard to breathe, salty eyes, and my doctor said it was anxiety & anemia. After I went low carb healthy fats & 2 meals a day instead of his recommended eating 6 times a day high carb low fat, I rarely have heart pain & rhythm problems & will try KETO & OMAD to fix my health even better since my blood sugar number is still around 100 & I still have some painful inflammation & heart rhythm problems when I enjoy too many carbs sometimes bcz of celebrations & treats my family makes or buys. It's hard to be the only one missing out. But I'd rather live longer so I'll try to behave. Lost all the 70 lbs that would be healthy to lose but gained 20 back. I got 2 dairy goats recently so I get more exercise than before & healthier milk, cream, butter etc too.

[@Fairm8n]

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

[@powerliftercarnivorecoachedgr]

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

[@angelahaun8171]

This is my dad💔....high blood pressure, arrhythmias, low O2, but low cholesterol. I hope he will listen to this! His doctors dont offer any logical solution baby asprin and low fat diet. ..

[@endometriosisexplained1799]

Injured autonomic nerves release cytokines and growth factors that have dual effects 1) regeneration of abnormal nerves 2) medial hyperplasia. (Mechanism for hypertension ?) Autonomic inflammatory process may be most common form ? Commonest cause is straining at stool (30-40% population)

[@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

[@russbrown6453]

Fascinating! DOC C... is a brilliant Dr!

[@carolynrussell6077]

Thank you for all your help and caring.

[@patdaniels4663]

So helpful to somehow has atrial fibrillation. I have come to ketogenic diets and mainly carnivore so will keep working at it. Such a huge help with confidence building with this information You have given a boost to my life xxx

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@cuanblane43]

Excellent information Dr. Thank you

[@luvtocmoon]

YOU ARE GENOUS DR THANK YOU FOR BRINGING TRUTH

[@joemessman1]

Your presentations are always appreciated!

[@sharonsjoyfuljourney9830]

Thank you for doing these videos.

[@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

[@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

[@williamturner3082]

Thanks Doc once again so informative thank you.

[@JuneSun1]

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

[@debiolson854]

I just lost my husband very suddenly to we assume a massive heart atack. He had a clear bill of health only weeks before.

[@Misty-dq3pp]

I am very sorry for your loss 🤍

[@robertcywes2966]

So sorry

[@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

[@annettelockhart2949]

Thank you

[@critter4004]

So, what next? I am convinced that I have A-fib... just saw my Dr yesterday... your office says it will be MONTHS before I can get in. What do I do in the meantime? I've been clean keto for over 3 years, carnivore for 6 weeks.

[@tracy3812]

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

[@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.

[@MegaPoochies]

I will check my blood pressure everyday.....get an oxygen saturation monitor ad check what you have recommended.....what if the rhythm shows abnormal beats and have an Autonomic injury? What's next? What can I do? I've been on a carnivor keto diet for a month and a half or two. Does it take a rocket scientist to work an EKG machine from Amazon? So my main question is what's next? Will the carnivor keto diet (mainly carnivor) fix the problem? Thank You kindly in advance.

[@enzogaibisso9691]

What a great Dr. love your knowledge and explanation. I’m just a health nut, I have always say, the blood is the life. Keep sugar out. Fat is great with protein.

[@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.

[@bjo179]

Dr Cywes...I have an upcoming consultation with you in June due to my seemingly incurable insulin resistance and recent onset of heart palpatations....I monitor my heart rate, blood pressure and glucose levels at various times of the day...is there anything else I should be doing in preparation for my appointment with you....?

[@btudrus]

Wow! THAT makes sence....

[@tbird12yt]

Great info. But don't statins reduce all cause mortality, regardless of cholesterol levels?

[@robertcywes2966]

Not by absolute risk

[@garethwest9069]

The mildest statin stopped my wife's period. Better do it the healthy, ketovore way.

[@czausz]

Hi Dr. Cywes. You said something that really confused me. You made a statement that salt contributes to hypertension? On the keto diet I heard over and over to eat lots of salt. Which is it? consume lots of salt, or stay away from salt if we have heart issues? I still have edema after consuming lots of salt for 5 months on Keto. I recently cut my salt intake. I thought by now I should not have any more edema. Before Keto I stayed away from salt because of edema. I know one size does not fit all, but I'm very confused. I will have to call you for a consultation. I listen to you and Dr. Ken Berry. I think you both are very, very knowledgeable. Thank you for all of your informative videos. God Bless.

[@lisaleitch]

Still doing a lot of research but, I have found to just salt to taste. I salt just about everything but only to taste. No issues. Maybe try that?

[@nataliajimenez1870]

Dr Eric Westman from Duke University who is one of the pioneers of scientific research about the effectiveness of nutritional ketosis has talked about having cardiac patients that needed lower sodium keto diet. Generally when carbohydrates are sharply reduced, the body retains less sodium so someone in a very low carb diet has to eat more sodium (Dr Phinney also has talked about this), but there may be some people that have to still be careful about their sodium intake while doing keto. If you are on keto and experiencing headaches and muscle pain you may need a bit more sodium. Please listen to Dr Phinney's talks on sodium in keto

[@brycefbarnes]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@szghasem]

Scary how timely this video is! My “butcher” said I had Left Ventricular Hypertrophy for 12 years. Then, 2019 they suspect sarcoidosis. Been strict ketovore for 6 years to keep NAFLD at bay. Keep asking to address my 5.8 A1C (despite strict keto) to no avail. We’re just lab rats to them :o(

[@carnivorewisdom]

Try high fat Carnivore for a few weeks... nutrients in red meat help metabolize the sugar too

[@jeniferjohnson374]

@@carnivorewisdom interesting. I didn’t know that. Thanks!

[@jeniferjohnson374]

@@carnivorewisdom if I might ask what is your resource or a good resource for you info?

[@carolynjorgensen1644]

I have Afib for years. Although I’ve been keto for several years; lost 65lbs; reversed diabetes; I’ve had several ablations, and a lot of cardio versions.. my blood pressure is average 110/76.. my cholesterol, triglycerides are great now. ( dr is amazed) however I asked to be taken off my statin, atorvastatin; but the say no.. cause it protects my heart… heart cath also great.

[@Mary.Mercedes]

@Carolyn Jorgensen Wow. Impressive. Congratulations on taking proactive control of YOUR own health. BUT you do NOT need your doctor's permission to continue statins. You might be wise to invest in a one-time, detailed private consult with Dr. Cywes.

[@islandboy9580]

You control what meds you take not the doctor. If you dont want it say no to dr.

[@carolynjorgensen1644]

It’s hard when They tell you that the Staten is protecting your heart even though everything else is good they don’t want to take you off of it because your heart will be loved and protected. It’s scary

[@carolynjorgensen1644]

Should read left unprotected

[@carolynjorgensen1644]

@@Mary.Mercedes I would love a private consultation.

[@jenjabba6210]

What is the right ratio of omega 3 and 6 ?

[@SupremeODMG]

Hi i needed to talk with you please please dr, i have been wearing a 30 day holter. I came in after having random episdoes of my heart rythms just being weird and sometimes going to over 150 doing nothing, it would happen hanging with my kids or just sitting around doing nothing and it comes on sudden i got scared and ended up calling cardiologist agter going urgent care day before and being made a fool of. (This dr said my oxi meters stupid and that i should count it only. meanwhile im hooked into theres and its beeping like crazy me just standing at 152 bpm. The cardiologist called me yesterday 28 days in, they said they arent seeing any abnormalties except fast heart rates possibly sinus tachycardia and some over 150 I asked if they could look into it and dr ordered a labwork for thyroid something and magnesium along with like 2 others. I have been petrified as it sounds like most of the things going on with my heart are matching up with what was mentioned. I even have oximeter and have noticed weird as well as recorded some. I get dismissed for anxiety often or worrying about the moniter too much etc. When i tell them ive only used it when ive felt weird burning or i could feel like the pounding in my chest almost like i could hear every beat sometimes super fast. I got told multiple drs that the o2 is not reliable cause when they read my heart while im lying flat im more around 80-100 instead of the 150+ on standing that i came in about... i also use a phonr app with most up to date phones they have small sensor near camera for pulse and heart rate, i have taken several during episodes and get alerts for arrhythmia and tachycardia. Its like no one wants to listen to me if i mention wanting to sjow a video or picture...its been very depressing almost to the point of giving up. My son has been keeping me going but honestly im tired.

[@n2daair23]

Yeah, I can certainly relate to the fact that arguing with my cardiologist was futile! The ONLY thing he looked at was the fact that my total cholesterol was just barely above normal levels. (2 points). And all that kept coming out of his mouth was “ you need to be on statins”. Well, thanks to a very limited number of doctors who do understand the science, I said BS and that I would improve my lifestyle first, before simply popping pills in hopes that it would make things better. It’s disgusting that so many cardiologists, with such magnificent brains, are really just drug pushers and will not get current on new science in their field of medicine. The ostrich with its head buried in the dirt keeps coming to mind 😢

[@sneezingwithwetmascara8848]

I've had strong Pvc' s and had an ablation. Going keto does make me nervous because I'm afraid of messing with my electrolyte balance and causing pvcs again. I experience them that first week get scared and quit.

[@BethSargent]

I'm no Dr, but maybe you can supplement for your electrolytes. Some people on Keto need to supplement them. I do this and it does help with my arythmias.

[@Sweetest_of_Seven]

I also have pvc’s. Maybe you can just start making small changes? I know it can be so scary… I personally am going to schedule a call with Dr. Cywes for myself… I love how straightforward and honest he is with all of us!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!!! ❤

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@arwenhardy1995]

Brava, Dr. Cywes; brilliant as usual.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@sarys73]

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

[@robertcywes2966]

Anytime

[@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?

[@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.

[@matthewhunter6421]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!