Thank you for doing this very informative video. Dr Dhand could you please tell us a little about the reversal of anticoagulant therapy should a patient suffer a bleed? Is it true that Warfarin can be reversed by VitK but the newer oral anticoagulants can not?
Is there any info WHY the rates of this are increasing? Despite the fact I've been eating a healthy whole food plant based diet and have reversed a lot of chronic ailments, I ended up in the ER with A-fib! in just in the last few years in my small circle, my brother, myself, my son, a close friend, and a cousin have all been diagnosed with episodes, which really troubles me as to WHY?
If Dr. Suneel Dhand was prescribed blood thinning medicine I would recommend him to take Turmeric (in powder form) instead! It is guaranteed to thin the blood! I myself removed all blood thinners 8 years ago, without consulting my doctor and my blood is very thin! This cannot Dr. Suneel Dhand recommend because then he will be banned from TH-cam! Turmeric is not something the criminal drug companies make any money from so they would NEVER do a serious study on Turmeric! It's the same with beetroot juice, which is guaranteed to lower blood pressure!
@@cbagotwe take care of our food, water, a healthy environment, detox through fasting and besides a change of season sniffle nothing. Bring in the stress now there’s an immune killer.
I was on a blood thinner and still had a stroke. I lost everything. My job; my car; my gun collection; my house and finally wife. She said I was dying and left me alone in a nursing home. Before, I had AFib but now I also have a broken heart.
Man it does suck to get damaged, and need to heal up. And then to find out the people around you do not subscribe to helping somebody when theyre down. Yeah they dont have time, & they cant afford, and they hav a life to live, etc. For shame I say! When they are really a hiccup or two away from being just as physically phucked up as this person that now needs their help more than ever... What happened to the rest of your family/team/whatever picking up the slack when one of ya's down? I thought thats what we do! But naw, now (and esp.they hav ratcheted it up the last couple decades), when somebody falls ill or gets damaged, house of cards crumbles n blows away, etc., people hav now been trained and conditioned to...not to reach in their pocket or their time or reserves n pitch in, not to help their brother or sister get their face up off the ground! Oh no! They will look right at you like ur a monster from another planet. Will act like theyre listening to you but really theyre not hearing a word. They will then whisper to eachother(while one is eating something, the other, well i dunno how to spell the slurp noise from drinking to the bottom of something, the other one yeap, straw noise..) Not offer a piece of sandwhich, something to drink.. Watching like its some reality show, the one says omg or something, then another says somebody should call somebody, n another says yeah, their trained n equipped, yeah, oh yes I will call somebody! Then they show up, haul ya off n now u belong to the state! We aint supposed to take care of our people? Just give them to the state? Really? Billy Strings Bless his angel heart, in his song "Secrets," he says ,"...cause we're all a dollar short n every one of us is runnin out of track!" I am sure that these really will be referred to as The Darkest Dark Ages! Cuz next thing ya know theres somebody that wants to... "HELP you" Yeah then they possess you. And get paid from the state. Plus whateva $ u were supposed to get. What a fkn nightmare. Cuz if u do get better enough, they aint gonna let their paycheck escape. Dammit i"m sorry folks , i prolbly need an egg sandwhich or something. It just really sucks to find out this much about human beings i wish i never had to find it out how shitty some people can be when youre hanging by s thread. I never dreamed i'd hear them be distraught,, not happy about me getting better! I pray mister that you get some big miracles! I will put you in my prayers! Plz pray for me too! And my boyfriends brother. Had strokes but he still stands a good chance if they just would let him heal the fk up a little.. I swear it looks like they trying to expedite his departure! God Bless you and keep you. Ya know what really helps me sometimes, if you can watch some of these NDE's on youtube. And of course, watch some Billy Strings shows. Really good medicine.🥰✨
My husband had a heart attack 6 weeks ago. They placed a stent and immediately put him on blood thinners. 3 days out of the hospital his pressure dives dramatically, he looses consciousness. Turned out he had stomach ulcers that were bleeding for three days. The blood loss caused a 2nd heart event. After a transfusion and 2 additional weeks in the hospital he's alive.
Doctors want us to be on blood pressure lowering meds, blood thinning meds, anti depressants, cholesterol lowering meds, and meds to control diabetes, arthritis or some other auto immune disorder. What can possibly go wrong? If I take a single occasional dose of PDE5 inhibitor I immediately have these issues: headache, stuffy nose, pain in my back, arms and legs, blurry vision, ringing in the ears, and indigestion. Why does every medication do more harm than good?
Done so with intent. No question whatsoever in my well validated opinion developed over 40 + years of dealing with the Business of Medicine. Sickness is good for their business model, and they and the Food Industry create patients in a never ending cycle. What could ever go wrong?😮
You are 100% right. So many illnesses could be avoided if everyone looked after themselves. We have, however, been bombarded with wrong advice and recommendations by leading bodies that have done so much harm. My mum still thinks low fat is good (she doesn't understand good fats), she insists that we need plenty of carbs and she trusts the doctors 😧
@@sactopyrshepwhich parent are you playing roulette with, that’s rubbish, genes are a blueprint we change that blueprint through how we live our lives, RNA changes DNA I would say that’s more roulette.
My dad had a mild stroke over a year ago. In hospital they gave him Eliquis and a 30 day supply, plus a prescription for after the 30 days. I took him to have it filled and it was going to be $800.00 per month. Needless to say he can't afford it. He is 86 years old and we along with his doctor opted to not take a blood thinner other that low dose aspirin. The price of new pharmaceuticals is off the charts. 😡
That is one reason why my partner who is on blood thinners due to Deep Vein Thrombosis continues to take warfarin. It is incredibly affordable. He doesn't want to go on the more expensive drug and then find that he can't get it for affordability reasons. I'm surprised they did not allow him to take the warfarin for a short time but perhaps warfarin has a longer period of time before it starts working or perhaps they didn't want to have him coming in for testing every 2-4 weeks.
I have been on Eliquis for a few years now and was appalled at the price - but I searched out Canadian or offshore pharmacies (I use Life Rx Pharmacy now) and I pay about $35 per month! Quite a difference.
My father had severe stroke. Eliquis dramatically increased in price, so looked up and it was only one suggested w kidney issues. Which he developed as well. So stuck with it. Also tried Mg supplements for the afib but he didn't do well w digestion.
That’s a real shame and part of the pharmaceutical deception, the corporate food pyramid, poison our food and water then wonder why is everyone sick. I’ve taught my kids prevention is better than cure, stay away from unnaturally processed food and water then you’ve won 80% of the battle. Real fats, unrefined salt, organic fruit and veg since when did real nutrition harm us. I’m sorry my Dads had strokes too I plan on not going that way.
Female, 68yrs old, recently diagnosed with Afib. Not going to take blood thinners. Probably have a stroke but that will be up to God! Thank you for your information on it.
@7:40 Listen to that part again. And again. You would not like drooling, peeing on yourself, having to use a cane or wheelchair - or looking fine but lost critical cognitive abilities including your judgment, common sense, ability reason and remember things. For example giving away all your money to a phone scammer who promises a great investment deal or romance if you invest or help him, and you end up penniless and living in a tent under a bridge but are so far gone you don't know it. Not all strokes attack the body, some attack the mind. God uses us to help each other, so use the good advice of your doctors so you can enjoy your golden years.
Family member had a stroke a year ago; otherwise very, very healthy before then and since then. Took meds as prescribed by doctor for a while. Did not like the idea of having 'drug' dependence so self-weaned after just a few months. Now taking only supplements and seemingly perfect health has returned with no side effects whatsoever. We all feel like God healed him and that the stroke was due to multiple stresses that came along almost simultaneously. It is possible that a diet change for you or supplements or some other type of care as directed by a holistic doctor will be all that you need. Consider this possibility before taking any drastic measures one way or the other.
I know this is off topic, but I have arthritis in my shoulder. Instead of taking meds which were offered to me, I declined. I have been taking Tumeric supplements and within a couple weeks my shoulder no longer hurts.
Well...Turmeric is a blood thinner. So you are on topic after all:) Turmeric works great for the aches and pains of arthritis. It worked for me for a while. Eventually I was bruising too much so had to stop taking turmeric for a while. Then I went on the carnivore diet and all my arthritis pain went away. That was unexpected.
Find out about reducing inflammation through your diet, fasting is a great reset for the body as well. Rebounder exercise for women is the best exercise and swimming of course. Keep going, Barbara ONeill is fantastic.
I'm shocked that this was the subject of the video today. I just met my best friend for lunch today and he had just been diagnosed with that heart condition. He asked if I would take the blood thinners and I told him I don't know enough about it. I'm sending this video to him in hopes it will help him make a decision. Thank you Dr. Dhand!
Hello Dr we are in Thailand my husband had a heart attack ( on the table after severe indigestion all day) about 10 yrs ago, no damage and no restrictions afterwards. The usual meds for 4-6 months then we requested no more as he was unable to function. The statins were the worse. The Dr agreed. ( this was in San Diego) then Last yr a a check up here in Thailand had the echo done and nothing serious there. Yet the cardiologist we saw prescribed 4 different meds and a very strong blood thinner. My husband and I play singles tennis eat 85% whole food diet stretch regularly etc. BP is good though at that time is was a bit high 134/70 it is usually 128/70. We were shocked at the load of drugs given. We refused them and never went back. It was one of the most prestigious government hospitals here in Bangkok. He would have been worse off had he taken the meds prescribed Thank you for you time
134/70 is ACTUALLY NORMAL. these doctors or pharmas setting these BP level are actually trying to get most people to their scheme. in fact these suckers are gonna set 120/80 BP as high BP... there are already people exposing these things.
Doctors should've offered ivermectin/HCQ as well as COVID jab, and gave a choice.. I didn't get covid vax, since I don't trust flu vax. It got my mom sick
@@karenmarshall5444they now have a medication (Andexanet alfa) to reverse the effects of Eliquis or xarelto. The price is around $53,000. It carries substantial risk on its own and was approved without a clinical trial.
I agree. Dr. Dhand is a gem. Most doctors, including the ones I just encountered as I was hospitalized recently, were just retreading the out-of-date information. I could hardly blame them, as they were swamped with patients and their families. How could they have time to investigate the latest studies and research? They were just following the orders handed down to them from the big "associations" that are in cahoots with the big pharmas. The hospital higher-ups don't want to get in trouble, so they rather stick to the old protocols, and just make money through more procedures and prescriptions!
If you have had a stroke, like I did 2 years ago and you don't take one of the newer blood thinners like Eloquis, I suggest you establish an exercise routine that includes HIT so you can build heart strength. I have AFIB and don't take anything accept nattokinase and suffered very little from the ischemic stroke, I was lucky. But, I don't skip healthy eating and cook my own food ( don't eat in restaurants) and don't skip my daily exercise. Of course I am still young, 82 and don't have many friends, their all dead. Pretend that you are your body, how would you like to be treated??
Thank you so much. I have A Fib. 67 yrs old. On Eliquis. In good physical shape. Stay active. Eat fairly healthy. Could do better. This video very encouraging.
Exactly the video I needed to hear . I’ve had 5 episodes of Afib ,3 recovered itself and 2 more recently where I was reverted by meds . On discharge I am on Apixaban and calcium channel blockers . Doctor suggested abalation but I thought bit early for that . Both my parents had persistent Afib and my mother’s life was ruined by 2 strokes making her unable to talk or do anything . I’m 63 now and I certainly will be taking the blood thinners ,but I will see if I get more episodes . Both parents were on warfarin and they never had ablation . Consider myself lucky to have the new blood thinners .
My brother had factor 5 Leiden and was on Warfarin. He went out of town and sometime during the night or early morning fell to the floor in his motel room. A friend staying with him found him that morning. The medical team was called he was taken to the hospital and had pressure on the brain from a brain bleed. He died a couple days later. It is very upsetting that a drug used to prevent clotting may have exacerbated the issue that caused his death.
I had an initial episode of afib with RVR and thought I was dying when I was 63. Turned out my kidneys were throwing off potassium and magnesium for no apparent reason. Once that was corrected, I would only have an episode occasionally (like, 2x/yr) after exercise. I could always get it to stop with hydration and more K and Mg. I was very symptomatic, so I know when I’m in it plus wear an Apple Watch. My cardiologist wanted to put me on Eliquist. I refused. He fired me. Ten years later, I haven’t had an episode in at least three years. For me, the risks of a blood thinner outweighed the benefit.
My dad had Afib and was on Coumadin. Later on, he developed a brain abscess which was misdiagnosed as a stroke. The double edge sword here is they needed to remove the abscess but in order to do surgery, they had to thicken his blood. Can you see where we're headed here? The surgery was a success but 2 weeks later, he had a brainstem stroke and was paralyzed from the neck down with a feeding tube. Clots of course formed when they stopped the blood thinner for surgery. He passed 6 weeks later. In his case, it was a blessing because, I know wouldn't have wanted to live years like that. He was 79.
My doctor prescribed me the blood thinner drug Hydrochloride for high blood pressure in 2017. I then slowly had knee pains in my daily 7 mile running. I complained to my doctor. He told my that was due to my age. Then in 2021, I had a gout attack and hospitalized for 11 days. When I spoke to the patient who share the same room with me about my problem, he immediately pointed to the Hydrochloride I had been taken. I will never forget the excruciating pain caused by a gout attack.
I was prescribed one of the early stations for high cholesterol in the late 80's. I was slim & toned by having a good dirt & exercising. The Staton caused weakness of my muscles & loss of stamina. At that time there were no inserts with warnings or side effects in the military system. I still have familial hyperlipidemia. I'm 73 next month & have heart failure. If I had never taken the statin, I feel I would have continued to be healthy.
recent study in healthy adults- their troponin levels were checked before and after intense exercise after they had been administered statins, their troponin levels were normal beforehand but showed marked increase after exercise, indicating heart muscle damage
I strongly suspect you are correct. I bet if you had a CAC score at the time it would have been 0 and there was no reason to take the statin. Pretty sure that 50% of people with hyperlipidemia have no arterial plaque.
Very good information. Pre-pandemic I experienced a discomfort in my calf. I'm athletic, wfpb, somewhat underweight. Found out I have APLS and had idiopathic clot near my lungs. Thanks to good Lord placed immediately on warfarin. Currently continue with warfarin and monitor my INR at home. I Continue with suggestion made by Dr. Dhand to use food and lifestyle to mitigate need for my only med But God knows I'm just glad to be here🎉 stay blessed
My mother in the Uk was warfarinised in her early 80s due to Atrial Fibrillation. She had a gastrointestinal bleed due to diverticulitis at the age of 90, was very ill but recovered eventually. She lived until she was 99 , had a few T.IAs in her middle 90s, but I would say overall mum’s warfarin experience was successful.However I was a nurse and always kept a close eye on her and knew what to look out for.
Recently listened to the audible book The Invisible Rainbow, and it confirms what I've heard about the connection between EMF and numerous modern day health conditions, especially heart disease and diabetes. It's an excellent book..both well written and narrated
My dad was just diagnosed with afib. He doesn’t want to take blood thinners due to his fears associated with having a brain aneurysm and also a TAA. Both are monitored regularly. We had a family friend die from a brain hemorrhage a year ago. She was on warfarin for afib.
i would advise you to think very carefully about this. Personally, I take Eliquis. Your friend was on warfarin. That is a totally different medicine, and has been phased out for ages now. The newer meds are a lot better and safer.
After having a pulmonary embolism I was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden, and a few other genetic mutations. I took Warfarin until... I was waking with nose bleeds and the P-time test were coming in with reading that were still "too high", that was about 30 years ago. I said Enough when they ordered another dosage increase. Switched to a nightly aspirin and made several dietary changes. I've not had another random clot. I still love information like this as it helps me fine tune my diet.
I had AF, I was not given a blood thinner. Just a bp med. Some 6 years ago I had an "incident ", I fell unconscious whilst driving (thankfully slowly), I wasn't hurt. They couldn't tell me what happened?TIA? Lost cardiac output. Anyway I have been on Apixaban ever since. Even though I have changed my diet and lifestyle and ditched quite a few drugs. I still take Apixaban. I am 66.
I recently was diagnosed recently with A-Fib. I’m 66. I was put on Xarelto and Isosorbide. I have high BP. I’m on Amlodipine and now another BP med was added. Should I try natural remedies like Cayenne Pepper capsules as a blood thinner?
You are speaking truth! NYU hospitals in Brooklyn, NY use the hand/biometric scan as a check in! Good thing it is optional! I go to the front desk and check in with a Human Being!
Garlic thins your blood. So does alcohol so that’s why they suggest one glass of red wine a day.. I’ve also discovered pomegranate juice is good for heart failure..beetroot good for the liver.. Food as Medicine.. I had this arterial fibrillation a few years go and when I saw a cardiologist she recommended I stop caffeine for a week..I was drinking way too much, it was difficult to stop the caffeine but it reset my heart..❤️
After a aortic valve replacement I was on warfrin for 28 years.The reason was to prevent clots from getting caught in the valve.INR test are a pain but necessary. Bruising can be a problem.
Higher vitamin d levels lessen clot problems, higher omega 3 levels lessen clot problems. Warfarin use leads to white matter shrinkage and myelin thinning.
My Mom has this arrhythmia and RA. Huge issue for anti inflammatory medicine and blood thinners. I had her checked for approval for the Watchman. 6 weeks later we are free of the blood thinners. Hallelujah
@@pixibelle3282 Google it. It’s to much to put. My Mom was a good candidate for it but everyone may not be. Her ninety year old sister also had it done. Day surgery procedure. I tell everyone because it was such a blessing for us
A doctor put me on Eliquis for 6 months. Nearly 4 years later some doctors want to keep me on it. I'd much rather take onions & hot peppers. I was in a local Dollar Store and for no apparent reason my hand started bleeding. I tried to tell this to a doctor this (Thank God, not my PCP) and he said "If I cut myself I bleed". It was an excuse to justify insisting that I take a drug I don't need ir want,
Curcumin is also a very good natural blood thinner. You just have to add it in your food. It's better to take it with pepper and oil in order to facilitate its gut absorbtion.
What about Clint Ober's work with the technique called "Grounding ". In his book and 2 movies, he talks about how Grounding (also called Earthing) can thin the blood and that people already on blood thinner medicine needs to be careful and not ground too much per day.
I have a fib, switched from xarelto to coumadin due to the huge cost of the newer anticoagulants. My INR is relatively stable. Now Im wondering if I should go back to xarelto. My insurance partly covers it but copay is high.
There seem to be many other factors and illnesses as well as deficiencies that produce AFib. Two doctors have tried to pressure me into using the blood thinners. Eventually I gave in but within a month I was convinced that it was making me very ill. It took over another month for the drugs to clear out of my body. I have explained to them that the possibility that I have my family disease ( a rare form of pernicious anemia) that produces not only the AFib , but also the lack of feeling firstly in extremities and then a complete take over of the body and brain. I cannot get the diagnosis treatment I need because the doctors are so obsessed with stroke. Although my Grandfather and Mother both died eventually from the disease and I have several cousins with it, no one has had strokes. My Mother came to live with us when we moved from England (where she was treated successfully for years) but the doctors refused to believe her English doctors diagnosis and treatment and gave her only a panacea because obviously they thought her obsessive. My father tried to defend her but she did not get the correct medication. I am still angry and I hope to move to Europe where I may get proper treatment before it is too late. Blood thinners are not for everyone .
Sometimes doctors particularly male doctors have one diagnosis in mind and will not consider anything else. These doctors do not listen to their patients.
Plz go watch the vid "What you ACTUALLY need to know about biofilms," by Dr.Paul Anderson. I think you will thank me later. Oh! And this movie : "Why am I Still Sick." I am sorry bout your family but its not too late for you, n maybe some cousins too!🥰
I have a fib, but fortunately only on Rare occasions. I'm 77 and an internist but have good BP. I calculate my CHADS2 score at 1 because of my age. NNT to stop a major stroke is 50+. I ski and bicycle too fast. I think the medical evidence supports my decision for skip the anticoagulants. (TRENDS study among others) Should I develop permanent a fib I might have to do something but I would choose ablation + Watchman procedure so I could continue an active life free of the very real bleeding caused by all anticoaagulants. Eliquis and Xarelto are outrageously priced. Why? Because Big Pharma has paid doctors, especially cardiologists, enormous ammounts to promote it over Coumadin. Coumadin is just as safe and 1/100th the cost. They are equally safe and effective but Big Pharma can trot out a couple of studies paid to promote their drugs. There are no cost benefit studies to support this because they know they'd lose.
Thank you for your honest thoughts on these matters doctor. Would YOU have an opinion regarding prescribing Amiodarone, aka "The medication of Last Resort", for a 92 year old woman with atrial fib? (My mum.) Thank-you for your time and keep on truckin'!
@@Seriously_sirius2 Thought I was going to die on Amiodarone.....black box warning....read up its very scary and its half live is around 58 days for it to clear....i was so miserable. Its overkill.
Atrial fibrillation has been connected to sleep apnea. My mom suffered with chronic afib for decades. She was on warfarin, which is extremely difficult to manage. Her balance was poor and she was a fall risk. This was a contraindication for warfarin. It is a difficult road … God’s blessings to all who suffer with afib.
I was on eliquis for a few months because of pulmonary embolism . I started taking nattokinace and stop the eliquis . Taking nattokinace 4000fu 4 years now
I reduced the frequency of my proximal AFib by adding salt to my meals and to my vegetable juice three times a day. I use Himalayan pink salt about half to three-quarters tsp a day. Also keeping hydrated throughout the day and taking a Magnesium-Potassium supplement (Red Seal Magnesium brand or Blackmores PPMP). The only "medicine" I take for it is Hawthorne herb (Medi Herb brand from Australia is the best). I have only had one paroxysmal AFib episode this year that lasted for 20 hours then reverted, I also have a procedure that I do when i get the AFib so I end it quickly. If I go to hospital it takes a lot longer to revert, so I dont go there any more, just stay in bed. I am 72.
Warfarin has only a 1.95% absolute risk reduction with its nasty side effects... but is sold based on being 95% (relative risk reduction) better than aspirin. It's sad when there are no honest discussions about absolute risk reduction vs. relative risk reduction and the fact that side effects have a greater chance to show the longer someone is on a medication.
I am having to take Apixaban following a serious blood clot in my left leg which developed last year. I was told by the hospital, surprisingly, that the Covid vaccination was the probable cause as I did not meet the usual criteria for it developing.
Thank you, Dr Dhand, for this informative video. I am a 79 yr old patient with A.Fib currently taking Xarelto. Warfarin had terrible side effects, and I switched to Xarelto which is well tolerated. Thank you for the reassurance.
Cant resist a Mowbray pork pie, but it is a luxury, now and again. Not regular. Ret of processed foods In try to avoid. Bacon once or twice a year. No Pepperoni, so salami, no pasties. sausages irregularly. Plenty of fruit n veg, red meat, fish. Must cut down on carbs tho. Bread, the dreaded bread.
Thank you for this discussion. I have had two documented ischemic strokes in this last year at age 58, and multiple hypo-dense (less dense) brain areas which may be signs of other unnoticed strokes. Neurologist has been looking, but no test has found atrial fibulation. But going on a Whole Foods plant based diet has recovered most of the functions I lost, likely due to its well documented artery clearing effects. Also I had undiagnosed severe sleep apnea (43 events per hour) which can cause strokes by a number of mechanisms, but my neurologist never thought to look for this. Successful cpap use has me down to one event per hour. Finally a spinal tap found a cause of inflammation throughout my body from a bacteria that can cause vascular swelling in the brain and cause ischemic strokes, so I submitted to hospitalization for two weeks of getting hit with IV penicillin 6 times a day. Again my neurologist didn’t think to look for that either, and neither did my primary care doctor. Both the apnea screening and the investigation into the inflammation were found by an old school doctor in his 70’s who took an interest in tracking things down.
Thank you, Dr. Dhand for being so forthright on this particular topic. I appreciate it and you very much. Take care and God bless you and your family always.🙏✝️🕊️🌹🤗
CHAD score is only a very rough rule of thumb. Much more accurate is your VO2 max score which measure cardio vascular fitness. So get a sports watch to measure your VO2 max score. If it shows you have the VO2max score of someone less than a normal 60 year old your risk is miniscule no matter how old you are. You need a VO2max of over 35 to be considered too fit to be at stroke risk. So lose weight and get fit. Watch your electrolytes, take magnesium
I had it. Found out the cause in myself: Immune system dysfunction. I had to cut many foods from my diet and it went away completely. Also taking Vit D3, K2, Mg, Zn daily on top of an antihistamine (cetirizine hydrochloride - 10mg). This all helps a ton. It's given me my life back. EDIT: P.S. I suffered several mini-strokes, one of which made me completely lose hearing in my right ear for several weeks. It never went fully back to normal. NHS didn't help at all. They misdiagnosed my immune system dysfunction for years.
So you took K2 to heal this? I'm interested because K2 is such an important nutrient but the doctors warn against vitamin K if you are on blood thinners. The thing is they never seem to differentiate between K1 and K2. I think K1 is dangerous and can cause clotting but I think K2 may not be. I've never found anyone to confirm this but K2 helps with calcium distribution not blood clotting as far as I know. I'd love to know why you took K2 to heal from Afib. I read that it was an immune system dysfunction. Were you worried about the K2 causing clotting while you took it to heal yourself?
@@puggirl415 I think both improve the action of clotting, but the true cause of clotting needs to be identified and addressed. In my case, the clotting was caused by poor circulation, caused by irregular heartbeats, caused by a dysfunctional immune system (v*ccine damage). As soon as I cut foods that were bad for me, the irregular heartbeats went away, meaning that the risk of clotting causing strokes also went away. Vitamin K (in K1 or K2) won't be an issue so long as you cure the root cause of the clot risk. In my case, the Vitmain D3 helped calm my immune system by boosting my 25(OH)D levels. The daily anti-histamine (cetirizine) also help against any potentially allergic reactions, and they don't seem to cause any side-effects in me. Not recommended unless anyone has an immune system disorder, though. The reason I take K2 is because I am taking higher dose D3 (13,000 IU). K2 is a necessary co-factor in helping transport calcium away from soft tissues, which prevents calcification of arteries. It's one of those paradoxes. K2 = enhances blood clotting, but K2 also prevents arterial plaquing with calcium deposits to a certain degree. So do you take it to prevent arterial plaquing at the cost of increasing blood clotting risk? Or do you avoid it and risk arterial plaque buildup due to calcium deposits not being transported away from soft tissues? That's something you have to decide yourself (with the advice of a medical professional). :)
@@PrincipalAudio Thanks for your post. Wonderful that you found the source of the problem, and ways to counteract it. I am trying to get similar help. Cardiologists have been useless. If you have suggestions for what to read I would welcome that. Also, you apparently found a good immunologist?
I am a 69 year old man with afib. Several doctors have wanted me to start an anticoagulant. After reviewing my CHA2DS2-VASC score and my HAS BLED score, I have a much higher risk of a major bleed on an anticoagulant than my risk of a stroke without an anticoagulant. I told my doctor and he told me I'm not supposed to know about that.
I'm 54. Had an 80% blockage in my LAD. Had a stent placed and have been on plavix for 4 months. Was told I have to take it for a year until my body adjusts to the stent.
So often we get pushed into taking these medications. Things are not explained and how can you articulate concerns when you are poorly. Even if you are able to, you hardly see the same doctor's in hospital these days. Thanks for the great explanation.Personally, to be for warned works for me. I want to know about health matters.
My wife has deep vein thrombosis and is on a daily dose of warfarin for over 20 years! We know the risk if Warfarin but the alternatives such as Eliquis is absolutely too expensive! A months supply of Eliquis is almost 700 dollars per month! Most of her physicians don't even mention the alternatives ! Love your channel , thanks for the great work!
Thanks for your balanced analysis. I contracted atrial fibrillation six months ago and am on apixaban. I got sick after a wrist operation with a tight cast. I worked instead of rested, had the operation while sick with bronchitis, and took Hydromorphone instead of more acetaminophen. I mention this because l am 69 years old and have ignored my stress and pain and need to rest all my life without comeback, but this time...
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Dr. Dhand, is there such a diet that naturally thins the blood?
Thank you for doing this very informative video. Dr Dhand could you please tell us a little about the reversal of anticoagulant therapy should a patient suffer a bleed? Is it true that Warfarin can be reversed by VitK but the newer oral anticoagulants can not?
Is there any info WHY the rates of this are increasing? Despite the fact I've been eating a healthy whole food plant based diet and have reversed a lot of chronic ailments, I ended up in the ER with A-fib! in just in the last few years in my small circle, my brother, myself, my son, a close friend, and a cousin have all been diagnosed with episodes, which really troubles me as to WHY?
@@CharGC123 Are you fully jabbed....look in that direction.
If Dr. Suneel Dhand was prescribed blood thinning medicine I would recommend him to take Turmeric (in powder form) instead! It is guaranteed to thin the blood! I myself removed all blood thinners 8 years ago, without consulting my doctor and my blood is very thin! This cannot Dr. Suneel Dhand recommend because then he will be banned from TH-cam! Turmeric is not something the criminal drug companies make any money from so they would NEVER do a serious study on Turmeric! It's the same with beetroot juice, which is guaranteed to lower blood pressure!
They told us over and over not to take horse dewormer but rat poison is OK
Excellent point😮
yup. In June 2022, I took the cow ivermectin. Severe covid symptoms began dissipating within 6 hours. That stuff is amazing.
@@DodgeownerI agree and I keep getting new tubes, just to be ready for the next crazy event
@@cbagotwe take care of our food, water, a healthy environment, detox through fasting and besides a change of season sniffle nothing. Bring in the stress now there’s an immune killer.
Love it!!!
I was on a blood thinner and still had a stroke. I lost everything. My job; my car; my gun collection; my house and finally wife. She said I was dying and left me alone in a nursing home. Before, I had AFib but now I also have a broken heart.
Man it does suck to get damaged, and need to heal up. And then to find out the people around you do not subscribe to helping somebody when theyre down. Yeah they dont have time, & they cant afford, and they hav a life to live, etc. For shame I say! When they are really a hiccup or two away from being just as physically phucked up as this person that now needs their help more than ever... What happened to the rest of your family/team/whatever picking up the slack when one of ya's down? I thought thats what we do! But naw, now (and esp.they hav ratcheted it up the last couple decades), when somebody falls ill or gets damaged, house of cards crumbles n blows away, etc., people hav now been trained and conditioned to...not to reach in their pocket or their time or reserves n pitch in, not to help their brother or sister get their face up off the ground! Oh no! They will look right at you like ur a monster from another planet. Will act like theyre listening to you but really theyre not hearing a word. They will then whisper to eachother(while one is eating something, the other, well i dunno how to spell the slurp noise from drinking to the bottom of something, the other one yeap, straw noise..) Not offer a piece of sandwhich, something to drink.. Watching like its some reality show, the one says omg or something, then another says somebody should call somebody, n another says yeah, their trained n equipped, yeah, oh yes I will call somebody! Then they show up, haul ya off n now u belong to the state! We aint supposed to take care of our people? Just give them to the state? Really? Billy Strings Bless his angel heart, in his song "Secrets," he says ,"...cause we're all a dollar short n every one of us is runnin out of track!"
I am sure that these really will be referred to as The Darkest Dark Ages!
Cuz next thing ya know theres somebody that wants to... "HELP you"
Yeah then they possess you. And get paid from the state. Plus whateva $ u were supposed to get. What a fkn nightmare. Cuz if u do get better enough, they aint gonna let their paycheck escape. Dammit i"m sorry folks , i prolbly need an egg sandwhich or something. It just really sucks to find out this much about human beings i wish i never had to find it out how shitty some people can be when youre hanging by s thread. I never dreamed i'd hear them be distraught,, not happy about me getting better! I pray mister that you get some big miracles! I will put you in my prayers! Plz pray for me too! And my boyfriends brother. Had strokes but he still stands a good chance if they just would let him heal the fk up a little.. I swear it looks like they trying to expedite his departure! God Bless you and keep you. Ya know what really helps me sometimes, if you can watch some of these NDE's on youtube. And of course, watch some Billy Strings shows. Really good medicine.🥰✨
My husband had a heart attack 6 weeks ago. They placed a stent and immediately put him on blood thinners. 3 days out of the hospital his pressure dives dramatically, he looses consciousness. Turned out he had stomach ulcers that were bleeding for three days. The blood loss caused a 2nd heart event. After a transfusion and 2 additional weeks in the hospital he's alive.
For God's sake stay away from any Medication for th
For God's sake stay well away from any medication for blood thinning or anything to do with BP Statins are appalling look it up!
Omgosh how scary for you both! I’m so glad he made it through.
miracle
What a nightmare. I am sorry Subygirl . You have and are going thru so much
Doctors want us to be on blood pressure lowering meds, blood thinning meds, anti depressants, cholesterol lowering meds, and meds to control diabetes, arthritis or some other auto immune disorder. What can possibly go wrong? If I take a single occasional dose of PDE5 inhibitor I immediately have these issues: headache, stuffy nose, pain in my back, arms and legs, blurry vision, ringing in the ears, and indigestion. Why does every medication do more harm than good?
Sadly, modern medicine is destroying our health. Almost everyone is on antidepressants nowadays - handed out like candy!!
Dollars for doc. Tors .look it up
I agree . Watching my soul mate battle breast cancer. I realized the drs meant well. However it was just a business making $$$ off the sickness.
Done so with intent.
No question whatsoever in my well validated opinion developed over 40 + years of dealing with the Business of Medicine.
Sickness is good for their business model, and they and the Food Industry create patients in a never ending cycle.
What could ever go wrong?😮
Thanks you Doctor. Aussie Bob 😊
I’m thankful that I don’t have to take any medications. It pays to live a healthy lifestyle
Oh yes it does! Keep it up
And have good genes.
You are 100% right. So many illnesses could be avoided if everyone looked after themselves. We have, however, been bombarded with wrong advice and recommendations by leading bodies that have done so much harm. My mum still thinks low fat is good (she doesn't understand good fats), she insists that we need plenty of carbs and she trusts the doctors 😧
Then, how did you end up watching this video about blood thinners? Shouldn't you be watching cooking shows?
@@sactopyrshepwhich parent are you playing roulette with, that’s rubbish, genes are a blueprint we change that blueprint through how we live our lives, RNA changes DNA I would say that’s more roulette.
My dad had a mild stroke over a year ago. In hospital they gave him Eliquis and a 30 day supply, plus a prescription for after the 30 days. I took him to have it filled and it was going to be $800.00 per month. Needless to say he can't afford it. He is 86 years old and we along with his doctor opted to not take a blood thinner other that low dose aspirin. The price of new pharmaceuticals is off the charts. 😡
That is one reason why my partner who is on blood thinners due to Deep Vein Thrombosis continues to take warfarin. It is incredibly affordable. He doesn't want to go on the more expensive drug and then find that he can't get it for affordability reasons. I'm surprised they did not allow him to take the warfarin for a short time but perhaps warfarin has a longer period of time before it starts working or perhaps they didn't want to have him coming in for testing every 2-4 weeks.
I have been on Eliquis for a few years now and was appalled at the price - but I searched out Canadian or offshore pharmacies (I use Life Rx Pharmacy now) and I pay about $35 per month! Quite a difference.
@@puggirl415 low dose asprin does same thing....cheap....no pathology $$$ involved
My father had severe stroke. Eliquis dramatically increased in price, so looked up and it was only one suggested w kidney issues. Which he developed as well. So stuck with it.
Also tried Mg supplements for the afib but he didn't do well w digestion.
That’s a real shame and part of the pharmaceutical deception, the corporate food pyramid, poison our food and water then wonder why is everyone sick. I’ve taught my kids prevention is better than cure, stay away from unnaturally processed food and water then you’ve won 80% of the battle. Real fats, unrefined salt, organic fruit and veg since when did real nutrition harm us. I’m sorry my Dads had strokes too I plan on not going that way.
Thank you being a doctor who cares about a person’s health and not about $. I wish we had more doctors like you.
Female, 68yrs old, recently diagnosed with Afib. Not going to take blood thinners. Probably have a stroke but that will be up to God! Thank you for your information on it.
Look at lifestyle changes. Garlic has blood thinning properties I think.
If you think your strokes were up to God, then you are worshiping the wrong God.
@7:40 Listen to that part again. And again. You would not like drooling, peeing on yourself, having to use a cane or wheelchair - or looking fine but lost critical cognitive abilities including your judgment, common sense, ability reason and remember things. For example giving away all your money to a phone scammer who promises a great investment deal or romance if you invest or help him, and you end up penniless and living in a tent under a bridge but are so far gone you don't know it. Not all strokes attack the body, some attack the mind. God uses us to help each other, so use the good advice of your doctors so you can enjoy your golden years.
Family member had a stroke a year ago; otherwise very, very healthy before then and since then. Took meds as prescribed by doctor for a while. Did not like the idea of having 'drug' dependence so self-weaned after just a few months. Now taking only supplements and seemingly perfect health has returned with no side effects whatsoever. We all feel like God healed him and that the stroke was due to multiple stresses that came along almost simultaneously. It is possible that a diet change for you or supplements or some other type of care as directed by a holistic doctor will be all that you need. Consider this possibility before taking any drastic measures one way or the other.
I have 6 stents I take 1 baby aspirin ( 81 mg) and ginko baloba.
I know this is off topic, but I have arthritis in my shoulder. Instead of taking meds which were offered to me, I declined. I have been taking Tumeric supplements and within a couple weeks my shoulder no longer hurts.
Beautiful! Thanks for your anecdote. ❤
Well...Turmeric is a blood thinner. So you are on topic after all:) Turmeric works great for the aches and pains of arthritis. It worked for me for a while. Eventually I was bruising too much so had to stop taking turmeric for a while. Then I went on the carnivore diet and all my arthritis pain went away. That was unexpected.
Find out about reducing inflammation through your diet, fasting is a great reset for the body as well. Rebounder exercise for women is the best exercise and swimming of course. Keep going, Barbara ONeill is fantastic.
7:36
I also wonder if it's tattoos and vaping, as well as alcohol
I'm hearing tattoo ink is ending in lymph nodes
I'm shocked that this was the subject of the video today. I just met my best friend for lunch today and he had just been diagnosed with that heart condition. He asked if I would take the blood thinners and I told him I don't know enough about it. I'm sending this video to him in hopes it will help him make a decision. Thank you Dr. Dhand!
Hello Dr we are in Thailand my husband had a heart attack ( on the table after severe indigestion all day) about 10 yrs ago, no damage and no restrictions afterwards. The usual meds for 4-6 months then we requested no more as he was unable to function. The statins were the worse. The Dr agreed. ( this was in San Diego) then Last yr a a check up here in Thailand had the echo done and nothing serious there. Yet the cardiologist we saw prescribed 4 different meds and a very strong blood thinner. My husband and I play singles tennis eat 85% whole food diet stretch regularly etc. BP is good though at that time is was a bit high 134/70 it is usually 128/70. We were shocked at the load of drugs given. We refused them and never went back. It was one of the most prestigious government hospitals here in Bangkok. He would have been worse off had he taken the meds prescribed Thank you for you time
The docs in Thailand give too many meds and do not explain them unless you go to a private doc at a private clinic or hospital.
Can you take natural blood thinners.
134/70 is ACTUALLY NORMAL. these doctors or pharmas setting these BP level are actually trying to get most people to their scheme.
in fact these suckers are gonna set 120/80 BP as high BP... there are already people exposing these things.
Thank you Dr. I’m 71 and need to hear this. Bless you
Great job. From this terrible experience the last 4 years to the emerging of a new breed of doctors who are truely educating us!
Doctors should've offered ivermectin/HCQ as well as COVID jab, and gave a choice..
I didn't get covid vax, since I don't trust flu vax.
It got my mom sick
Take blood thinners, fall down hit head, brain bleed. Risk of falling is greater in the elderly. Husband died from brain bleed.
This is why it is important to continually control dosages. Regular INRs work to keep your blood clotting in correct parameters.
My father took the synthetic ones with no antidote and he died of a bleed on the brain.
@@karenmarshall5444they now have a medication (Andexanet alfa) to reverse the effects of Eliquis or xarelto. The price is around $53,000. It carries substantial risk on its own and was approved without a clinical trial.
Dr. Dhand . I have followed you since the pandemic. Your insight and wisdom is a Blessing. Thank You Sir! You are a True Professional!👍
Thanks John for your kind words! Appreciate you watching
@@drsuneeldhand Wow. Dr I appreciate the response. I am on apixaban. Thank You Sir !🚴🏜️
I agree. Dr. Dhand is a gem. Most doctors, including the ones I just encountered as I was hospitalized recently, were just retreading the out-of-date information. I could hardly blame them, as they were swamped with patients and their families. How could they have time to investigate the latest studies and research? They were just following the orders handed down to them from the big "associations" that are in cahoots with the big pharmas. The hospital higher-ups don't want to get in trouble, so they rather stick to the old protocols, and just make money through more procedures and prescriptions!
Moldy sweet clover hay contains Coumadin.. if fed to cows at calving time they risk bleeding to death...if not moldy it's fine
You misspelled plandemic. 😊
If you have had a stroke, like I did 2 years ago and you don't take one of the newer blood thinners like Eloquis, I suggest you establish an exercise routine that includes HIT so you can build heart strength. I have AFIB and don't take anything accept nattokinase and suffered very little from the ischemic stroke, I was lucky. But, I don't skip healthy eating and cook my own food ( don't eat in restaurants) and don't skip my daily exercise. Of course I am still young, 82 and don't have many friends, their all dead. Pretend that you are your body, how would you like to be treated??
i have started to research Nattokinase. It seems to be very good and a damn site cheaper, and probably safer than Eliquis.
Thank you so much. I have A Fib. 67 yrs old. On Eliquis. In good physical shape. Stay active. Eat fairly healthy. Could do better. This video very encouraging.
Hope you never have surgery or a serious wound.
Thank you Dr Suneed
May God continue protecting you and your family
Exactly the video I needed to hear . I’ve had 5 episodes of Afib ,3 recovered itself and 2 more recently where I was reverted by meds . On discharge I am on Apixaban and calcium channel blockers . Doctor suggested abalation but I thought bit early for that . Both my parents had persistent Afib and my mother’s life was ruined by 2 strokes making her unable to talk or do anything . I’m 63 now and I certainly will be taking the blood thinners ,but I will see if I get more episodes . Both parents were on warfarin and they never had ablation . Consider myself lucky to have the new blood thinners .
Thanks,Dr.Dhand from Australia.👍🏼
My brother had factor 5 Leiden and was on Warfarin. He went out of town and sometime during the night or early morning fell to the floor in his motel room. A friend staying with him found him that morning. The medical team was called he was taken to the hospital and had pressure on the brain from a brain bleed. He died a couple days later. It is very upsetting that a drug used to prevent clotting may have exacerbated the issue that caused his death.
I had an initial episode of afib with RVR and thought I was dying when I was 63. Turned out my kidneys were throwing off potassium and magnesium for no apparent reason. Once that was corrected, I would only have an episode occasionally (like, 2x/yr) after exercise. I could always get it to stop with hydration and more K and Mg. I was very symptomatic, so I know when I’m in it plus wear an Apple Watch. My cardiologist wanted to put me on Eliquist. I refused. He fired me. Ten years later, I haven’t had an episode in at least three years. For me, the risks of a blood thinner outweighed the benefit.
My dad had Afib and was on Coumadin. Later on, he developed a brain abscess which was misdiagnosed as a stroke. The double edge sword here is they needed to remove the abscess but in order to do surgery, they had to thicken his blood. Can you see where we're headed here?
The surgery was a success but 2 weeks later, he had a brainstem stroke and was paralyzed from the neck down with a feeding tube. Clots of course formed when they stopped the blood thinner for surgery. He passed 6 weeks later. In his case, it was a blessing because, I know wouldn't have wanted to live years like that. He was 79.
A good talk. Eliquis is an improvement for sure. It needs an improvement in cost, which is out of reach for many.
Doc, how about taking Nattokinase 4,000 IU instead? Don
My doctor prescribed me the blood thinner drug Hydrochloride for high blood pressure in 2017. I then slowly had knee pains in my daily 7 mile running. I complained to my doctor. He told my that was due to my age. Then in 2021, I had a gout attack and hospitalized for 11 days. When I spoke to the patient who share the same room with me about my problem, he immediately pointed to the Hydrochloride I had been taken. I will never forget the excruciating pain caused by a gout attack.
Your experience is my decision, thank you Dr. Dhand!
wonder why afib is becoming more common....🤔
Hmmmmmm....the medical intervention couldn't possibly have anything to do with it.
Maybe the jab.
Silver Tsunami
Maybe what is put in our food. 🤔
@@bethannhunt4695 l think it’s both
I was prescribed one of the early stations for high cholesterol in the late 80's. I was slim & toned by having a good dirt & exercising. The Staton caused weakness of my muscles & loss of stamina. At that time there were no inserts with warnings or side effects in the military system. I still have familial hyperlipidemia. I'm 73 next month & have heart failure. If I had never taken the statin, I feel I would have continued to be healthy.
recent study in healthy adults- their troponin levels were checked before and after intense exercise after they had been administered statins, their troponin levels were normal beforehand but showed marked increase after exercise, indicating heart muscle damage
I strongly suspect you are correct. I bet if you had a CAC score at the time it would have been 0 and there was no reason to take the statin. Pretty sure that 50% of people with hyperlipidemia have no arterial plaque.
Very good information. Pre-pandemic I experienced a discomfort in my calf. I'm athletic, wfpb, somewhat underweight. Found out I have APLS and had idiopathic clot near my lungs. Thanks to good Lord placed immediately on warfarin. Currently continue with warfarin and monitor my INR at home. I Continue with suggestion made by Dr. Dhand to use food and lifestyle to mitigate need for my only med
But God knows I'm just glad to be here🎉 stay blessed
My mother in the Uk was warfarinised in her early 80s due to Atrial Fibrillation. She had a gastrointestinal bleed due to diverticulitis at the age of 90, was very ill but recovered eventually. She lived until she was 99 , had a few T.IAs in her middle 90s, but I would say overall mum’s warfarin experience was successful.However I was a nurse and always kept a close eye on her and knew what to look out for.
🎉try cayenne pepper under tongue.helps with chast pain
Recently listened to the audible book The Invisible Rainbow, and it confirms what I've heard about the connection between EMF and numerous modern day health conditions, especially heart disease and diabetes. It's an excellent book..both well written and narrated
My dad was just diagnosed with afib. He doesn’t want to take blood thinners due to his fears associated with having a brain aneurysm and also a TAA. Both are monitored regularly. We had a family friend die from a brain hemorrhage a year ago. She was on warfarin for afib.
i would advise you to think very carefully about this. Personally, I take Eliquis. Your friend was on warfarin. That is a totally different medicine, and has been phased out for ages now. The newer meds are a lot better and safer.
After having a pulmonary embolism I was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden, and a few other genetic mutations. I took Warfarin until... I was waking with nose bleeds and the P-time test were coming in with reading that were still "too high", that was about 30 years ago. I said Enough when they ordered another dosage increase.
Switched to a nightly aspirin and made several dietary changes. I've not had another random clot.
I still love information like this as it helps me fine tune my diet.
I had AF, I was not given a blood thinner. Just a bp med.
Some 6 years ago I had an "incident ", I fell unconscious whilst driving (thankfully slowly), I wasn't hurt. They couldn't tell me what happened?TIA? Lost cardiac output.
Anyway I have been on Apixaban ever since. Even though I have changed my diet and lifestyle and ditched quite a few drugs. I still take Apixaban.
I am 66.
Why?
I recently was diagnosed recently with A-Fib. I’m 66. I was put on Xarelto and Isosorbide. I have high BP. I’m on Amlodipine and now another BP med was added. Should I try natural remedies like Cayenne Pepper capsules as a blood thinner?
I went to have a Ultrsound today at the hospital. They wanted to scan my palm for checking in . This is nuts
You are speaking truth!
NYU hospitals in Brooklyn, NY use the hand/biometric scan as a check in!
Good thing it is optional!
I go to the front desk and check in with a Human Being!
Omg!
They really wanted to scan your wallet. 🤑
@@glennso47
That is hilariously a good one!
Do not comply
Very helpful information as a newly diagnosed AF patient! Thank you!
Garlic thins your blood. So does alcohol so that’s why they suggest one glass of red wine a day.. I’ve also discovered pomegranate juice is good for heart failure..beetroot good for the liver.. Food as Medicine.. I had this arterial fibrillation a few years go and when I saw a cardiologist she recommended I stop caffeine for a week..I was drinking way too much, it was difficult to stop the caffeine but it reset my heart..❤️
Thank you Mellia.
After a aortic valve replacement I was on warfrin for 28 years.The reason was to prevent clots from getting caught in the valve.INR test are a pain but necessary. Bruising can be a problem.
Higher vitamin d levels lessen clot problems, higher omega 3 levels lessen clot problems.
Warfarin use leads to white matter shrinkage and myelin thinning.
My Mom has this arrhythmia and RA. Huge issue for anti inflammatory medicine and blood thinners. I had her checked for approval for the Watchman. 6 weeks later we are free of the blood thinners. Hallelujah
What is the watchman?
@@pixibelle3282 Google it. It’s to much to put. My Mom was a good candidate for it but everyone may not be. Her ninety year old sister also had it done. Day surgery procedure. I tell everyone because it was such a blessing for us
she still has to take aspirin with that which canalso cause bleeding problems I believe
@@plantluvr2917 true she does. 1 a day
The watchmen?
Doctor, what are you thoughts on taking the anti thrombin Nattokinase instead of the anticoagulants?…
This is my question as well. I would like to get my partner off blood thinners but don't know if Nattokinase can be enough. He is on warfarin now.
I was wondering too!
Thank you Doctor Suneel Dhand. May God continue to bless you in your work in helping people make better decision about their health.
A doctor put me on Eliquis for 6 months. Nearly 4 years later some doctors want to keep me on it. I'd much rather take onions & hot peppers. I was in a local Dollar Store and for no apparent reason my hand started bleeding. I tried to tell this to a doctor this (Thank God, not my PCP) and he said "If I cut myself I bleed". It was an excuse to justify insisting that I take a drug I don't need ir want,
Curcumin is also a very good natural blood thinner. You just have to add it in your food.
It's better to take it with pepper and oil in order to facilitate its gut absorbtion.
Yes - it is.
Garlic is a natural blood thinner I think.
Fresh ginger drink is a good blood thinner. Drink it everyday, all day and get rid of blood thinners. My husband has done it and it works
So is natto
Husband had afib
He took blood thinners for awhile
The doctors took him off
It seemed to correct itself
What about Clint Ober's work with the technique called "Grounding ". In his book and 2 movies, he talks about how Grounding (also called Earthing) can thin the blood and that people already on blood thinner medicine needs to be careful and not ground too much per day.
I totally agree with your advise and knowledge...thankyou Dr D!😊
說的清楚明白, 抵讚！Well done doctor ! 👍🏻
Thank you for this great video!
I have a fib, switched from xarelto to coumadin due to the huge cost of the newer anticoagulants. My INR is relatively stable. Now Im wondering if I should go back to xarelto. My insurance partly covers it but copay is high.
There seem to be many other factors and illnesses as well as deficiencies that produce AFib. Two doctors have tried to pressure me into using the blood thinners. Eventually I gave in but within a month I was convinced that it was making me very ill. It took over another month for the drugs to clear out of my body. I have explained to them that the possibility that I have my family disease ( a rare form of pernicious anemia) that produces not only the AFib , but also the lack of feeling firstly in extremities and then a complete take over of the body and brain. I cannot get the diagnosis treatment I need because the doctors are so obsessed with stroke. Although my Grandfather and Mother both died eventually from the disease and I have several cousins with it, no one has had strokes. My Mother came to live with us when we moved from England (where she was treated successfully for years) but the doctors refused to believe her English doctors diagnosis and treatment and gave her only a panacea because obviously they thought her obsessive. My father tried to defend her but she did not get the correct medication. I am still angry and I hope to move to Europe where I may get proper treatment before it is too late. Blood thinners are not for everyone .
Sometimes doctors particularly male doctors have one diagnosis in mind and will not consider anything else. These doctors do not listen to their patients.
@@VandaPietrantonio
Some female docs, are no better
Plz go watch the vid "What you ACTUALLY need to know about biofilms," by Dr.Paul Anderson. I think you will thank me later. Oh! And this movie : "Why am I Still Sick." I am sorry bout your family but its not too late for you, n maybe some cousins too!🥰
My sister in law has had it for many year's when she was young and was athletic to
afib is common in young athletes that over do it, like long distance runners
I have a fib, but fortunately only on Rare occasions. I'm 77 and an internist but have good BP. I calculate my CHADS2 score at 1 because of my age. NNT to stop a major stroke is 50+. I ski and bicycle too fast. I think the medical evidence supports my decision for skip the anticoagulants. (TRENDS study among others) Should I develop permanent a fib I might have to do something but I would choose ablation + Watchman procedure so I could continue an active life free of the very real bleeding caused by all anticoaagulants.
Eliquis and Xarelto are outrageously priced. Why? Because Big Pharma has paid doctors, especially cardiologists, enormous ammounts to promote it over Coumadin. Coumadin is just as safe and 1/100th the cost. They are equally safe and effective but Big Pharma can trot out a couple of studies paid to promote their drugs. There are no cost benefit studies to support this because they know they'd lose.
Thank you for your honest thoughts on these matters doctor.
Would YOU have an opinion regarding prescribing Amiodarone, aka "The medication of Last Resort", for a 92 year old woman with atrial fib? (My mum.)
Thank-you for your time and keep on truckin'!
@@Seriously_sirius2 Thought I was going to die on Amiodarone.....black box warning....read up its very scary and its half live is around 58 days for it to clear....i was so miserable. Its overkill.
Atrial fibrillation has been connected to sleep apnea. My mom suffered with chronic afib for decades. She was on warfarin, which is extremely difficult to manage. Her balance was poor and she was a fall risk. This was a contraindication for warfarin. It is a difficult road … God’s blessings to all who suffer with afib.
Magnesium and potassium has helped me greatly. Plus research D-Ribose for heart issues. Dr Eric Berg has a video on it as do others....
This is why it is important to continually control dosages. Regular INRs work to keep your blood clotting in correct parameters.
Appreciate your well balanced opinion on this matter and other issues you have addressed in other videos. Thank you! Thank you!
My wife had a TIA straight after the AZ jab. Put on Clopidogril and BP tablets and now covered in bruises. But she's afraid to stop taking it.
Thank you for setting out this information so clearly on a very important subject.
What do you think of nattokynase as a potential blood thinner?
I'd be curious as well. ❤
I was on eliquis for a few months because of pulmonary embolism . I started taking nattokinace and stop the eliquis . Taking nattokinace 4000fu 4 years now
I reduced the frequency of my proximal AFib by adding salt to my meals and to my vegetable juice three times a day. I use Himalayan pink salt about half to three-quarters tsp a day. Also keeping hydrated throughout the day and taking a Magnesium-Potassium supplement (Red Seal Magnesium brand or Blackmores PPMP). The only "medicine" I take for it is Hawthorne herb (Medi Herb brand from Australia is the best). I have only had one paroxysmal AFib episode this year that lasted for 20 hours then reverted, I also have a procedure that I do when i get the AFib so I end it quickly. If I go to hospital it takes a lot longer to revert, so I dont go there any more, just stay in bed. I am 72.
I have AF and I agree. Your videos are tremendous. Thank you.
Thanks so much for helping us to know the truth.
Thanks Dr Dand. What do you think about Vitamin E to help strengthen the circulatory sytem? This would also help to lessen bleeds wouldn't it?
No mention of nattokinase.
Thats really good for you
If you take blood thinners
You need to be careful with natto
is it also true that an electrolyte deficiency can cause this ?
Many are using nattokinase
Warfarin has only a 1.95% absolute risk reduction with its nasty side effects... but is sold based on being 95% (relative risk reduction) better than aspirin. It's sad when there are no honest discussions about absolute risk reduction vs. relative risk reduction and the fact that side effects have a greater chance to show the longer someone is on a medication.
Sure for Afib. What about warfarin for DVT. Is it a different risk assessment? Could someone with DVT get away with aspirin for their condition.
@@puggirl415 yes...im proof....5yrs now....half 300mg aspirin a day
@@puggirl415 it is still 1.95% absolute risk reduction. Better than Aspirin by 95%... but at the end of the day, less than 2% benefit.
Interesting comment.
Aspirin can thin blood but it doesn't stop clots from forming. that is what an anticoagulant like Warfarin does.
I am having to take Apixaban following a serious blood clot in my left leg which developed last year. I was told by the hospital, surprisingly, that the Covid vaccination was the probable cause as I did not meet the usual criteria for it developing.
I got Afib from the Covid booster. Confirmed by my local pcp and my cardiologist at MGH. Never had Afib prior to the booster. Now on Eliquis.
i believe other people did too
@@plantluvr2917 I suspect I did too.
I also got attrial flutter after Pfizer booster - now on edoxaban and beta blockers
I believe thats how I got mine. It started two weeks after. Never had an issue before.
me too. I knew it was a mistake to have that bloody vaccine.
Thank you for talking straight forward where anybody can understand.
Please do a video on Nattokinase for this risk group.
Appreciate your channel in helping us with this vital information😉
I understand that Warfarin was designed to kills rats BY thinning their blood so much that they suffer systemic haemorrhaging.
Rat poison. What can go wrong with that 😮 ? Sarcasm off
Guess what's in vitamin D.
Ironically if rats eat a smaller amount,they can cure themselves of heart issues…if only they knew.
You're correct about the history of Coumadin (warfarin) but it's closely monitored with frequent labwork to assure that it's at a therapeutic level.
Fluoride also used in rat poison.
You're awesome. Thanks for being who you are--honest.
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So sorry to hear that. My son also has cancer. Praying God gives you strength.🙏
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I pray that the both of you will be healed.
Thank you, Dr Dhand, for this informative video.
I am a 79 yr old patient with A.Fib currently taking Xarelto. Warfarin had terrible side effects, and I switched to Xarelto which is well tolerated. Thank you for the reassurance.
Cant resist a Mowbray pork pie, but it is a luxury, now and again. Not regular. Ret of processed foods In try to avoid. Bacon once or twice a year. No Pepperoni, so salami, no pasties. sausages irregularly.
Plenty of fruit n veg, red meat, fish.
Must cut down on carbs tho. Bread, the dreaded bread.
You are a validation of my intuitive health decisions. Thank you!
Thank you for this discussion. I have had two documented ischemic strokes in this last year at age 58, and multiple hypo-dense (less dense) brain areas which may be signs of other unnoticed strokes. Neurologist has been looking, but no test has found atrial fibulation. But going on a Whole Foods plant based diet has recovered most of the functions I lost, likely due to its well documented artery clearing effects. Also I had undiagnosed severe sleep apnea (43 events per hour) which can cause strokes by a number of mechanisms, but my neurologist never thought to look for this. Successful cpap use has me down to one event per hour. Finally a spinal tap found a cause of inflammation throughout my body from a bacteria that can cause vascular swelling in the brain and cause ischemic strokes, so I submitted to hospitalization for two weeks of getting hit with IV penicillin 6 times a day. Again my neurologist didn’t think to look for that either, and neither did my primary care doctor. Both the apnea screening and the investigation into the inflammation were found by an old school doctor in his 70’s who took an interest in tracking things down.
I really enjoy your videos as i coast into my mid 70s
@ Dr. Suneel Dhand- what do you feel about Nattokinase or Serepatase? Or the combo?
Thank you, Dr. Dhand for being so forthright on this particular topic. I appreciate it and you very much. Take care and God bless you and your family always.🙏✝️🕊️🌹🤗
Dr.Sunil, thanks for being a gentleman and so sincere in your profession. Hardly we find such in the current age.... God bless you❤
CHAD score is only a very rough rule of thumb. Much more accurate is your VO2 max score which measure cardio vascular fitness.
So get a sports watch to measure your VO2 max score. If it shows you have the VO2max score of someone less than a normal 60 year old your risk is miniscule no matter how old you are. You need a VO2max of over 35 to be considered too fit to be at stroke risk.
So lose weight and get fit. Watch your electrolytes, take magnesium
Excellent nuanced advise!
You're just truly smart.
Excellent analysis: objective and scientific 🎉❤🎉❤
I had it. Found out the cause in myself: Immune system dysfunction. I had to cut many foods from my diet and it went away completely. Also taking Vit D3, K2, Mg, Zn daily on top of an antihistamine (cetirizine hydrochloride - 10mg). This all helps a ton. It's given me my life back.
EDIT: P.S. I suffered several mini-strokes, one of which made me completely lose hearing in my right ear for several weeks. It never went fully back to normal. NHS didn't help at all. They misdiagnosed my immune system dysfunction for years.
So you took K2 to heal this? I'm interested because K2 is such an important nutrient but the doctors warn against vitamin K if you are on blood thinners. The thing is they never seem to differentiate between K1 and K2. I think K1 is dangerous and can cause clotting but I think K2 may not be. I've never found anyone to confirm this but K2 helps with calcium distribution not blood clotting as far as I know. I'd love to know why you took K2 to heal from Afib. I read that it was an immune system dysfunction. Were you worried about the K2 causing clotting while you took it to heal yourself?
@@puggirl415 I think both improve the action of clotting, but the true cause of clotting needs to be identified and addressed.
In my case, the clotting was caused by poor circulation, caused by irregular heartbeats, caused by a dysfunctional immune system (v*ccine damage). As soon as I cut foods that were bad for me, the irregular heartbeats went away, meaning that the risk of clotting causing strokes also went away.
Vitamin K (in K1 or K2) won't be an issue so long as you cure the root cause of the clot risk.
In my case, the Vitmain D3 helped calm my immune system by boosting my 25(OH)D levels. The daily anti-histamine (cetirizine) also help against any potentially allergic reactions, and they don't seem to cause any side-effects in me. Not recommended unless anyone has an immune system disorder, though.
The reason I take K2 is because I am taking higher dose D3 (13,000 IU). K2 is a necessary co-factor in helping transport calcium away from soft tissues, which prevents calcification of arteries.
It's one of those paradoxes. K2 = enhances blood clotting, but K2 also prevents arterial plaquing with calcium deposits to a certain degree. So do you take it to prevent arterial plaquing at the cost of increasing blood clotting risk? Or do you avoid it and risk arterial plaque buildup due to calcium deposits not being transported away from soft tissues? That's something you have to decide yourself (with the advice of a medical professional). :)
@@puggirl415 K is different from K2.
@@PrincipalAudio Thanks for your post. Wonderful that you found the source of the problem, and ways to counteract it. I am trying to get similar help. Cardiologists have been useless. If you have suggestions for what to read I would welcome that. Also, you apparently found a good immunologist?
@@PrincipalAudio Sorry, I neglected to acknowledge the bad effect of the v. Outrageous.
I am a 69 year old man with afib. Several doctors have wanted me to start an anticoagulant. After reviewing my CHA2DS2-VASC score and my HAS BLED score, I have a much higher risk of a major bleed on an anticoagulant than my risk of a stroke without an anticoagulant. I told my doctor and he told me I'm not supposed to know about that.
Where did you get or find your scores? I never heard of those.
@@cathyann6835 Just google them and you'll find them. Enter the info is asks for and get your score.
I'm 54. Had an 80% blockage in my LAD. Had a stent placed and have been on plavix for 4 months. Was told I have to take it for a year until my body adjusts to the stent.
Same here, pal. Good luck!
Yes! Two family members I know were just diagnosed with A-Fib in the past 3 months. What’s going on? Are prescriptions causing A-Fib?
So often we get pushed into taking these medications. Things are not explained and how can you articulate concerns when you are poorly. Even if you are able to, you hardly see the same doctor's in hospital these days.
Thanks for the great explanation.Personally, to be for warned works for me. I want to know about health matters.
Excellent video. I totally agree with everything you said.
I would just like.
To say thank you, For reaching out the people. It's like taking the red pill in the matrix of medical care.
My wife has deep vein thrombosis and is on a daily dose of warfarin for over 20 years! We know the risk if Warfarin but the alternatives such as Eliquis is absolutely too expensive! A months supply of Eliquis is almost 700 dollars per month! Most of her physicians don't even mention the alternatives ! Love your channel , thanks for the great work!
Thanks for your balanced analysis. I contracted atrial fibrillation six months ago and am on apixaban. I got sick after a wrist operation with a tight cast. I worked instead of rested, had the operation while sick with bronchitis, and took Hydromorphone instead of more acetaminophen. I mention this because l am 69 years old and have ignored my stress and pain and need to rest all my life without comeback, but this time...
I am 71 in the UK and l have been given Clopidogrel 75 mg., for the same thing. Do you use it in the USA? Any opinion on this please? Thanks.