Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) and the Treatment of Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia

All three infections can have a wide range of effects on the heart. Since we learn so little in our nine years of formal education, we are likely decades away from understanding all the possible impacts of each infection on the heart.

One possible outcome is that your cardiologist might not approve of your treatment for the three Bs: Borrelia or Lyme, Bartonella, or Babesia.

Listen. We are trying to achieve almost total heart safety. 

If they say you should not continue treatment, why is that?

You are using many buzzwords, such as:

Homeopathy

Ayurveda

Energy treatment

Light Therapy

THESE ARE NOT A TREATMENT.  THEY ARE VAST COLLECTIONS OF TREATMENTS. And one can get close to chaos without careful thinking.

HEART VS KILLING INFECTIONS?

You want to make it easy on the cardiologist. Try to identify what exact treatments caused your afib to return or increase? And you should know the heart effects of every part of a combination treatment. 

EXAMPLE: 

You search for the antibiotic allicin being considered when you have stable AFib. Treating infections may lower heart risk. But your die-off could make it worse. 

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that allicin—the primary bioactive compound in garlic—causes atrial fibrillation (AFib) or increases its prevalence. In fact, some research has suggested that garlic compounds may have potential anti-arrhythmic or cardiovascular-protective effects pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (opens in new tab) . ro.co (opens in new tab)

Important Considerations for AFib and Garlic Supplements

While allicin itself is not considered a cause of AFib, there are critical reasons why individuals with heart conditions should be cautious with garlic supplements:

• Medication Interactions: Garlic supplements are well-documented to interact with common medications, particularly anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, and aspirinhealth.harvard.edu (opens in new tab) .theconversation.com (opens in new tab) Because AFib patients are frequently prescribed these medications to prevent stroke, adding a garlic supplement can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding.
  
• Supplement Quality and Potency: Dietary supplements are not regulated with the same rigor as pharmaceutical drugs. The concentration of allicin or other sulfur compounds in supplements can vary widely, making their effects unpredictable.
  
• Need for Professional Guidance: If you have AFib or any heart-related condition, it is essential to consult your cardiologist or healthcare provider before adding any herbal or garlic-based supplements to your regimen. They can assess your specific medication list and health status to determine if a supplement is safe for you.