If your cardiologist has told you there are no natural remedies for atrial fibrillation and the only thing you can do is an electrophysiology study (EPS) or take drugs, then you need to keep reading.
Clearly your doctor has not read the research I’m going to share in this article.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor (thank God because medical doctors are dangerous) and this is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before taking any of the actions in this article.
As my parents age, I seem to be creating health protocols around the conditions they’re facing. My mom was diagnosed with non Hodgins’s lymphoma back in 1995 which woke me up in a huge way. One of the effects of chemotherapy (if you don’t mitigate the damage as it’s happening) is macular degeneration, so I created the Eagle Vision Protocol.
My dad was recently “diagnosed” with atrial flutter which is slightly different yet similar to atrial fibrillation. I had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in high school and I have a two good friends that have atrial fibrillation.
Since there are so many people in my life with cardiovascular health issues, I thought I’d write an article about some home remedies for atrial fibrillation that you can research.
What Causes Atrial Fibrillation?
Nobody really knows but we do have some guesses. We can gather from the home remedies for atrial fibrillation listed below, that the cause is a lack of certain vitamins and minerals. Why are we deficient in those vitamins and minerals?
We lack them because our food supply is woefully deficient in nutrition. We’ve known this since 1936.
The other causes in my research are over exposures to nnEMF (blue light, wifi, smart meters, cell towers, cell phones, dirty electricity etc) which cause oxidative stress in the cells of the heart that regulate electrical conductivity. If you live in a high nnEMF environment I would HIGHLY suggest fixing it or moving if you want to cure your atrial fibrillation.
The other side of the coin is an under exposure to the healing frequencies of the earth from grounding.
When we ground we receive free electrons from the earth to the bottom of our feet. These electrons work in conjunction with the most potent antioxidants to lower inflammation in the heart and all over the body.
Are you grounding daily? If not, why not?
Home Remedies For Atrial Fibrillation
I’m a huge fan of taking the utmost care of our biology. The way I consider it, is that our DNA is a gift from God. He literally hands it to us and it’s our job to honor him in the way that we live, think, act and eat.
Eating junk food and living indoors under toxic blue light is not honoring to God. Our body is a temple of God and I consider it an insult (like a spit in the face) to trash the most amazingly designed temple by eating toxic food.
With that said, if we live in the right way we should not ever experience atrial fibrillation. It’s another one of those modern diseases that we simply didn’t experience thousands of years ago.
If we did, it was extremely rare.
1. Magnesium
Magnesium is arguably the most important mineral in the human body. It’s the first mineral lost due to stress and is responsible for 3,751 of our 9,000 enzymes to function. The trick is to get magnesium inside the cell where the concentration should be roughly 16x stronger than outside the cell. You can take all the magnesium you want, but if it’s not getting inside the cell, you’re not going to see the benefits, especially when it comes to cardiac function and atrial fibrillation.
There are two ways I know that can get magnesium inside the cell.
One is a product and the other is a treatment. The product is called ReMag and the woman behind it is named Dr. Carolyn Dean who is the author of a great book called The Magnesium Miracle. It was such a great book I had her on the show, which I’ll post below.
The other way is to basically force it into the body in very high concentrations with what’s called a “magnesium push” which is an injection subcutaneously. You can find a doctor who does this type of treatment here.
There’s a thing called “the magnesium pump” which stops working as a result of heavy metal exposure, toxins, chemicals and other pathogens. This “pump” is what gets magnesium inside the cell. When you force a high bolus of magnesium it forces this pump to work again, almost in a manual way. When magnesium finally gets inside the cell, literally everything turns on again and reactivates, including the magnesium pump.
So this means as long as you avoid toxins and eat well, you should never have to do another magnesium push ever again.
Woohoo!
Other ways I like to use magnesium for atrial fibrillation are using magnesium oil transdermal along with adding high quality bath salts to my baths. I also take high quality supplements and add ReMag to my water.
Let’s look at some studies about magnesium and atrial fibrillation…
Low serum magnesium and the development of atrial fibrillation in the community
A 2013 study titled “Low serum magnesium and the development of atrial fibrillation in the community” was conducted as part of the Framingham Heart Study in the U.S. Over several years, data from thousands of participants showed that low serum magnesium levels increased the risk of developing atrial fibrillation. The researchers concluded that maintaining adequate magnesium levels might reduce this risk. – Source
Serum magnesium and calcium levels and risk of atrial fibrillation
In 2019, a Mendelian randomization study, “Serum magnesium and calcium levels and risk of atrial fibrillation,” was conducted in Sweden on genetic data. The study analyzed thousands of genetic profiles and found a protective link between genetically predicted higher serum magnesium levels and reduced atrial fibrillation risk. This suggests a genetic and biological basis for magnesium’s potential in preventing arrhythmias. – Source
Meta-analysis of magnesium therapy for the acute management of rapid atrial fibrillation
A 2007 meta-analysis titled “Meta-analysis of magnesium therapy for the acute management of rapid atrial fibrillation” examined multiple clinical trials, focusing on magnesium therapy’s efficacy. Covering several hundred patients, the analysis found that magnesium administration effectively controlled the rapid heart rate associated with atrial fibrillation. The conclusion highlighted magnesium as a promising acute treatment option for this condition. – Source
2. Selenium
If you can believe the second show we ever did in 2012 was about how selenium helped heal a man’s prostate cancer. I’ll post that below. Selenium is extremely powerful.
Oxidative stress in your heart can be caused by hundreds of reasons but we do know from the clinical research below that selenium reduces oxidative stress in your heart. As a result it helps with the rhythm of each heartbeat.
As you can read below there are studies that show people with low selenium levels tend to have higher incidences of atrial fibrillation. I would consider selenium a very powerful home remedy for atrial fibrillation.
Comparison of serum selenium levels between patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and normal controls
A 2022 study titled “Comparison of serum selenium levels between patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation and normal controls” conducted in Turkey analyzed 150 participants over six months. It found that patients with atrial fibrillation had significantly lower selenium levels compared to healthy controls. The researchers concluded that selenium deficiency might contribute to atrial fibrillation risk. – Source
Selenium status in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
A 2015 Bulgarian study titled “Selenium status in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation” investigated selenium levels in 50 patients with recent atrial fibrillation episodes. Selenium levels were observed to drop during the early hours of atrial fibrillation and normalize shortly after. The study concluded that transient selenium deficiency could be a contributing factor to the onset of atrial fibrillation. – Source
Low preoperative selenium is associated with post-operative atrial fibrillation in patients having intermediate-risk coronary artery surgery
A 2016 Australian study titled “Low preoperative selenium is associated with post-operative atrial fibrillation in patients having intermediate-risk coronary artery surgery” examined 300 patients. It found that lower selenium levels before surgery were linked to a higher incidence of atrial fibrillation post-surgery. The study highlighted selenium supplementation as a potential strategy to reduce atrial fibrillation risk in surgical patients. – Source
3. Zinc/Copper
As you know there’s a specific copper to zinc ratio. The mainstream alternative health advocates recommend it being 15 parts zinc to 1 part copper. So if you take 45 grams of zinc in a day, you should take 3 grams of copper.
These two minerals are a must if you have atrial fibrillation.
A good place to start is a taking a supplement that has both zinc and copper in it, in the right ratios, like this one.
Then there are others like Jason Hommel author of The Copper Revolution who advocates high dose copper. If you’re interested in that, I’d highly recommend listening to the show below.
4. Taurine
Taurine is like a super secret weapon for your heart when it comes to atrial fibrillation. What’s crazy is that it’s often overlooked. I don’t know why more people don’t recommend taurine for electrical issues with your heart. It’s an amino acid that helps keep your heart’s electrical system stable and reduces oxidative stress, which can trigger AFib episodes. Taurine is also great for calming overactive cells in your heart, helping it beat more regularly.
Adding taurine, whether you do it through diet or supplements, might be an easy way to support your heart rhythm and keep it beating at a more regular and predictable pace.
Let’s look at some studies….
Elimination of cardiac arrhythmias using oral taurine with l-arginine
In 2006, the study “Elimination of cardiac arrhythmias using oral taurine with l-arginine” investigated taurine supplementation’s effects on heart rhythm disturbances, including atrial fibrillation, in a small clinical setting in the U.S. It showed that 10–20 g of taurine per day reduced premature atrial contractions and irregular heartbeats by 50% in patients. The conclusion was that taurine supports sinus node stability, potentially reducing atrial fibrillation episodes. – Source
Effect of taurine administration on symptoms, severity, or clinical outcome of dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure in humans
A 2022 systematic review, “Effect of taurine administration on symptoms, severity, or clinical outcome of dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure in humans,” explored taurine’s benefits across multiple cardiovascular conditions, including arrhythmias. Conducted in the U.K., it analyzed studies involving patients over decades and found taurine supplementation reduced arrhythmia severity. The researchers concluded taurine as a promising adjunct for rhythm stabilization. – Source
Effect of taurine and potential interactions with caffeine on cardiovascular function
A 2014 study titled “Effect of taurine and potential interactions with caffeine on cardiovascular function” conducted in Japan and the U.S. involved cases where taurine supplementation helped stabilize irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation. Researchers observed that taurine reduced oxidative stress and improved electrical stability in heart cells, concluding that taurine might be protective against atrial fibrillation. – Source
5. HCL
As we age, we lose our ability to create hydrochloric acid. Dr. Mary Vansant did a study for the Mayo Clinic in 1932 where she studied over 3200 people and found that 48% of men and 52% of women over the age of 60 did not produce enough stomach acid to digest their food.
This means that all these amazing supplements for atrial fibrillation you’re taking aren’t being absorbed if there’s not enough stomach acid.
If you take an HCL tablet and have a reaction, you may need to rebuild your stomach lining for a few weeks and then start over.
The great thing about HCL is that once your body starts making it again, you’ll start seeing much more noticeable results with the healthy food and supplements you’re taking.
6. Iodine
Iodine can play a surprising but important factor when it comes to atrial fibrillation. It plays a big role in supporting your thyroid, which directly impacts your heart’s rhythm and overall function. Most people don’t see the connection. When iodine levels are balanced, it helps keep your thyroid in check, which can prevent issues like hyperthyroidism that are linked to AFib.
Adding iodine-rich foods like seaweed or fish—or supplementing—might help stabilize your thyroid and, in turn, support a steady heartbeat.
There’s a great book called the Iodine Crisis that I’d highly recommend reading.
In the meantime let’s look at these 3 studies…
Iodine repletion, thyrotoxicosis and atrial fibrillation in Isfahan, Iran
A 2004 study titled “Iodine repletion, thyrotoxicosis and atrial fibrillation in Isfahan, Iran” followed 100 patients for a year to assess the effects of iodine supplementation. It found that while initial iodine repletion caused transient thyrotoxicosis in some patients, sustained supplementation improved thyroid health, reducing atrial fibrillation prevalence long-term. Researchers concluded that iodine supplementation benefits outweigh the risks if carefully monitored. – Source
Iodine-123 mIBG Imaging for Predicting the Development of Atrial Fibrillation
The 2011 study “Iodine-123 mIBG Imaging for Predicting the Development of Atrial Fibrillation” in Japan evaluated iodine’s impact on heart nerve function in 126 patients over a year. It found iodine-related nerve imaging could predict and mitigate atrial fibrillation onset by targeting nerve dysfunction. The study emphasized iodine’s potential in diagnostic and preventive cardiac care. – Source
Hypothesis: dietary iodine intake in the etiology of cardiovascular disease
A 2006 study “Hypothesis: dietary iodine intake in the etiology of cardiovascular disease” highlighted iodine supplementation’s role in reducing arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, by supporting overall cardiovascular function. This global analysis stressed the importance of maintaining adequate iodine levels for heart rhythm stability. Researchers proposed iodine supplementation as a preventive measure in cardiovascular disease management. – Source
7. Coq10
CoQ10 is a game-changer for your heart, especially if you’re suffering with atrial fibrillation. I know it kind of freaks me out if my heart beats out of rhythm. It’s a natural antioxidant that helps fuel your heart cells and reduce oxidative stress, which can really affect your heart’s rhythm.
CoQ10 is also known to support energy production in your heart, keeping it strong and steady. Taking CoQ10, either as a supplement or through foods like fatty fish, might be a great way to give your heart the mico-nutrition it needs to stay in rhythm and prevent abnormal heart beats.
Check some of these interesting studies out…
Coenzyme Q10 and heart failure: a state-of-the-art review
A 2016 review titled “Coenzyme Q10 and heart failure: a state-of-the-art review” focused on the role of CoQ10 in heart failure management, highlighting its indirect benefits in arrhythmia control, including atrial fibrillation. Conducted globally, it involved multiple trials and found that CoQ10 supplementation improved overall cardiac energy metabolism. The conclusion emphasized CoQ10’s potential in reducing atrial fibrillation episodes among heart failure patients. – Source
Practical prevention of cardiac remodeling and atrial fibrillation with full-spectrum antioxidant therapy and ancillary strategies
In 2010, “Practical prevention of cardiac remodeling and atrial fibrillation with full-spectrum antioxidant therapy and ancillary strategies” was conducted in the U.S., where CoQ10 was evaluated as part of an antioxidant therapy. This research indicated that CoQ10 improved heart function and reduced the oxidative stress linked to atrial fibrillation development. The authors suggested CoQ10 as a supportive strategy for cardiac health and arrhythmia prevention. – Source
Effect of coenzyme Q10 on the incidence of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure
A 2015 study titled “Effect of coenzyme Q10 on the incidence of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure” conducted in China involved 102 patients over six months. The study found that CoQ10 supplementation reduced inflammatory markers and the incidence of atrial fibrillation episodes. Researchers concluded that CoQ10 might help prevent atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. – Source
Foods To Avoid With Afib
When it comes to AFib, there are definitely some foods you might want to steer clear of to help keep your heart beating more rhythmically. High-sugar and processed foods can spike inflammation, which doesn’t do your heart any favors.
Too much caffeine or alcohol can trigger irregular beats in some people, so moderation is key. Also, salty foods can cause fluid retention and raise blood pressure, which can put extra strain on your heart. Keeping it fresh, balanced, and whole is the way to go for supporting a steady rhythm!
I like eating organic, local, fresh, in season and on time foods. This means I eat primarily during the daylight hours and foods that are local to my environment making sure they’re fresh and ripe (not picked months ago and flown from halfway around the world)
With that said, I promote eating mostly animal foods with some fruits and some cooked vegetables. Avoid processed foods with PUFAs that are vegetable and seed oils. If you do consume seed oils the antidote to them is Vitamin E.
2 Powerful Treatments
Blood Donation
Sauna Therapy
Sauna therapy, or sauna bathing, might actually be a relaxing way to support your heart if you have atrial fibrillation. Spending time in a sauna can improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress, all of which can help keep your heart rhythm in check. To read some studies on this I wrote an article all about the many infrared sauna benefits you should know about.
Plus, regular sauna sessions have been shown to improve cardiovascular health over time, which could mean fewer triggers for AFib. Just make sure to stay hydrated after your session with mineral rich filtered water.
Bottom Line
The bottom line is that there are home remedies for atrial fibrillation that work if you stick with them over time. I always like to try natural and alternative approaches to health before undergoing a dangerous surgery or taking a drug.
My contention is that atrial fibrillation is a modern disease from oxidative stress from consuming too much iron rich foods, exposures to nnEMF, blue light and toxic heavy metals. By balancing minerals, regular grounding, cleansing the body through blood donations and regular sauna therapy and taking the supplements above, you can (over time) restore electrical conductivity to your body and revers atrial fibrillation naturally.
But then again, I’m not a doctor (thank God) so what do I know?
Questions:
- Does atrial fibrillation scare you when it happens?
- What do you do when your heart starts to flutter? Does anything help?
- What does your doctor recommend? Do you trust them?
Comment below!
