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Wenxin Keli as a help to Afib

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Big_man
Big_man

Has anybody tried the above chinese herb and would like to comment. 

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  • gwen81475
    gwen81475 Big_man

    Posted

    Hi big man, I see your post is 2 months old so I hope you are still on the forum. Although I haven't tried this particular herbal medication, I have been considering asking my GP to prescribe some homeopathic medicine to help me. She is homeopathy registered as well as being a regular general practitioner.

    For me, after everything else seems to have failed, I think it is mainly down to my stress and anxiety so I believe there are herbal remedies out there that can help reduce these.

    Since your posting, have you tried the herb you mention and what was the effect?

    • julie7525
      julie7525 gwen81475

      Posted

      Hi Gwen, is it possible that AFib can be started by stress and anxiety? This is all new to me and I have only had the ECG so far showing minor AFib, but have been suffering from anxiety, palpitations and panic attacks sporadically over 2 yrs (menopause) & same with IBS. ECG in April 2016 during panic attack was normal.

    • gwen81475
      gwen81475 julie7525

      Posted

      Hi Julie, I would say stress plays a big part in afib and this is counteracted by taking beta blockers which serve to keep the heart rate under control.

      From what you say, you are an excellent candidate for afib unfortunately! Are you also aware that there are certain triggers that can bring on an afib attack such as coffee, tea (caffeine) chocolate, alcohol, and anything with high sugar content.

      To help combat afib, try breathing exercises, keeping hydrated with water throughout the day and cutting back on strenuous exercise.

      I have had electric shock (cardioversion) treatment and two ablations and a shed load of medication to get me back on track, none of which have been particularly successful. So I am taking the alternative therapy route now to see if that helps, so far the breathing exercises help at night to get to sleep but I need to slow down my anxieties and stress levels.

      You will get a lot of help from this forum and I wish you well.

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