Dr. John Day

Get Out of AFib as soon as Possible A recent study reported that your risk of cardiac death, stroke, or hospitalization could be decreased by 22% if you can get out of AFib as soon as possible. If you're feeling okay, is there really a rush to get your heart back in rhythm? In this article we discuss the research behind the title of this article--get out of AFib as soon as possible. EAST-AF Study The EAST-AF Study was the recent…

Is Vitamin D Good for the Heart, Longevity, and Atrial Fibrillation? My answer to is vitamin D good for the heart, longevity, and atrial fibrillation is changing based on the most recent studies. While low vitamin D levels are definitely associated with heart attacks, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, longevity, cancer, infections, premature death, dementia, etc. it is becoming increasingly clear that taking a vitamin D supplement may not decrease the risk of any of these bad things happening. So what…

Ablation or Drugs First for Atrial Fibrillation? Should you do ablation or drugs first for atrial fibrillation? Technically, I would argue neither as studies show that with aggressive lifestyle changes, including weight loss, up to 50% of atrial fibrillation cases can be put into remission without drugs or procedures! Assuming you have already tried lifestyle changes, let's discuss next options--ablation or drugs first for atrial fibrillation based on three recently published meta-analysis studies. Background Information If you're not sure what…

10 Tools To Combat Sugar Cravings By Kate Clemens Added sugars in the diet is one of the leading causes of weight gain. And as you know, keeping those extra pounds off is critical to avoiding heart disease - especially atrial fibrillation. Below are 10 tools to combat sugar cravings. 1. Hydrate Often sugar cravings are a sign of dehydration.  Before you give in to that sweet tooth because to quench your thirst.  You may just find that craving loses…

10 Bad Conditions Linked to Low Magnesium By Kate Clemens Low magnesium levels have been linked to the following 10 bad conditions:  atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, cardiac arrests, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, headaches, osteoporosis, and cancer.  Clearly, no one wants any of these conditions.  Scientific literature shows that magnesium intake has decreased over the years especially in the Western world.  Deficiency is not uncommon among the general population and prominent cardiologists have even called magnesium deficiency a…

9 Signs You Aren't Getting Enough Potassium By Kate Clemens I was surprised to hear from Dr. John Day, the author of “The Longevity Plan” and “The AFib Cure”, that most patients in his practice aren’t getting enough potassium in their diet.  He even tracked his own potassium intake with the Cronometer app and learned how hard it is to get the recommended daily amount - which will be noted later in this article.  It makes one wonder, could the…

The Promise of The Atrial Fibrillation Cure Our latest book, The Atrial Fibrillation Cure, comes out today! For the week leading up to the release, The Atrial Fibrillation Cure has maintained a Number 1 New Release status on Amazon. This book is the ultimate source for anyone suffering from this condition. And let me share with you the "promise" of The Atrial Fibrillation Cure which is what you'll read in the first 11 pages of the book. ___________________________________________________________ Much of…

The Top 10 Atrial Fibrillation Triggers A few years back, my good friend, Mellanie True Hills, the founder of the StopAF.org website, teamed up with researchers from the University of California at San Francisco in an effort to better understand atrial fibrillation triggers. What they found in their investigation was that people who are healthier usually have definitive triggers, while people who are less healthy might not even require a trigger to push their heart out of rhythm. They also…

The Longevity Plan Diet The centenarians of China's Longevity Village, home to the highest percentage of centenarians in the world as described in our book The Longevity Plan, eat as they have always have--A bit of animal meat, but not much. Nothing processed. No added sugars. And, owing to the fact that most Chinese are lactose intolerant, no dairy products. Lots of roots and tubers. Lots of wild fruits, garden vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Whole grains, never refined, and…

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Willpower to Eat Better in 2021 In this article, I'll share 3 ways that have worked for thousands of my patients to strengthen your willpower to eat right.  While we all want to eat right but it always seems like life somehow gets in the way and derails our willpower.  But if your "WHY" is strong, temptations can be eliminated, and your support is strong enough then willpower is no longer needed. 1. Find Your "WHY"…

4 Reasons Why Normal Sinus Rhythm Beats Atrial Fibrillation The long awaited EAST-AF Study was finally published and the results were compelling--normal sinus rhythm beats atrial fibrillation. If you or a loved one is battling atrial fibrillation the results of this study could completely change the way you and your cardiologist treats atrial fibrillation. No longer should atrial fibrillation be ignored--as long as it can be caught early hitting it hard is your best chance at maintaining normal sinus rhythm…

5 Scary Heart Problems Magnesium May Prevent No one wants unnecessary heart problems, especially scary heart problems magnesium may have prevented. In this article, I share the findings of a study of over 1 million people showing just how effective magnesium is at preventing the worst heart problems. The Million Person Magnesium Study To obtain the data of more than a million people, the researchers of this study had to pull the raw data from 40 individual studies. And when…

How Successful are Atrial Fibrillation Ablations? Atrial fibrillation ablations may be the answer to when your heart is pounding away uncontrollably at 130, 140, or faster than 150 beats per minute and medications are no longer working. And while ablation procedures have had a bad rap for lots of redo procedures in the past, fortunately with the latest HD mapping technology all of that is rapidly changing. Our hospital has been at the forefront of making these procedures much safer,…

What is Happening to Your Heart with A-Fib? 3 Big Reasons Why You Got A-Fib Most patients I see every day want to know what is happening to their hearts and why they got A-Fib.  In this article, I discuss the 3 main why atrial fibrillation happens. 1.  Bad Genes (Familial A-Fib) Over one hundred genes are associated with atrial fibrillation.  And new genes are identified every year.  These A-Fib genes may code for any one of the various electrical…

The 10 Most Important Atrial Fibrillation Lab Tests No one wants to suffer from heart failure, strokes, or premature death from atrial fibrillation.  Wouldn't it be great if there were a few simple lab tests your doctor could order that would allow you to put your atrial fibrillation into remission?  In this article, I discuss the ten most important atrial fibrillation lab tests. 1.  C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Of all the blood tests your doctor could order for atrial fibrillation, C-Reactive…

The Atrial Fibrillation Diet: How to Beat A-Fib with Food A lifetime of poor eating choices is one of the leading causes of atrial fibrillation that I see in my cardiology practice.  Wouldn't it be great if there was an atrial fibrillation diet that could reverse atrial fibrillation without the need for drugs or procedures?  In this article, I'll share the science behind the Atrial Fibrillation Diet and teach you everything you need to know to beat atrial fibrillation with…

Can You Exercise Too Much? Most people would be thrilled to have their doctor tell them that they shouldn't exercise too much.  Can you really exercise too much?  In this article, I'll share the latest research findings on exercise with regards to lifespan, brain health, and arrhythmias. Does Exercise Increase Longevity? As we discussed in our best selling book, The Longevity Plan, at the cellular level studies show that exercise adds 10 years to your lifespan.  The great thing about…

17 Ways to Increase Your Heart Rate Variability and Life Expectancy Your heart rate variability (HRV) number may be the single best predictor of your overall health, fitness, and longevity.  Your HRV number, and how far it strays from your baseline, can tell you how much mental or physical stress your heart is seeing.  In this article, I will teach you how to determine your HRV number in five minutes and then how to increase your heart rate variability. For…

5 Reasons Why You Need to Know Your Heart Rate Variability Number While knowing your blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose numbers are all important, perhaps your most important health number is the one you probably have never heard about.  Indeed, heart rate variability (HRV) may be your best overall marker of health, fitness, and longevity.  HRV tells you how much mental or physical stress your heart is experiencing.   Fortunately, tracking this number is easy and will cost you next…

9 Ways to Lower Your TMAO Afib and Heart Disease Risk TMAO is a toxic byproduct from an unhealthy gut microbiome.  Having the right gut bacteria may help to prevent atrial fibrillation and just about every other form of cardiovascular disease.  In this article, I'll share 9 ways to lower your TMAO Afib and heart disease risk. What is TMAO? Simply put, TMAO or trimethylamine N-oxide, is a waste byproduct from your gut bacteria.  As your gut microbiome tries to…

Is there a Low Carb Diet Mortality Risk? Everyone seemed to think carbs were bad until this new study was published last week.  Is there a way to follow a low carb diet and still live a long life?  In this article, I'll teach you how to optimize your carbs so that you can avoid the low carb diet mortality risk. The Dietary Carbohydrate Intake and Mortality Study In what has to be one of the biggest carbohydrate studies ever…

8 Reasons Why I Like the New Afib Blood Thinners More than Warfarin/Coumadin No one wants to take a blood thinner.  But if you had a gun to your head with no other choice, should you go with one of the new Afib blood thinners or warfarin (also known as Coumadin)?  In this article, I share the 8 reasons why I like the new Afib blood thinners more than warfarin. The FDA Approved New Blood Thinners When I am referring…

Dr. Day's Riced Cauliflower Fast Food It often seems like there is no time to prepare healthy food.  Wouldn't it be great if you could have great tasting healthy food in 5 minutes?  In this article, I'll share my riced cauliflower fast food meal.  This dish is guaranteed to fill you up for hours! My "No Cooking Skills" Disclaimer I am not a chef. In fact, I am horrible in the kitchen.   While my wife is a fabulous cook,…

4 Reasons Why Vacations Make You Live Longer Wouldn't it be great if the more vacations you took, the longer you lived?  Having just returned from a family trip I'd like to think that this week away added years to my life.  In a landmark study, researchers found that the more holidays you take, the longer you live.  In this article, I discuss four reasons why vacations make you live longer. Vacation Longevity Study In this study, researchers recruited 12,338 people…

13 Reasons Why CHADS-VASc May Not Be the Best for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention Wouldn't it be great if we could accurately predict who is most at risk for atrial fibrillation strokes?  Despite the aggressive use of blood thinners in the new CHADS-VASc guidelines, there is no proof yet that stroke rates have gone down.  In this article, I discuss 13 reasons why the CHADS-VASc scoring system may not be the best for atrial fibrillation stroke prevention. What is CHADS-VASc?…

4 Reasons Why Eating Nuts Prevent Atrial Fibrillation Wouldn’t it be great if a handful of nuts could prevent atrial fibrillation?  In this article, I'll review the atrial fibrillation nut studies and share what I have learned from treating tens of thousands of atrial fibrillation patients over the last 23 years. The Swedish Atrial Fibrillation Nut Study If you are a nut lover, like me, then you’ll love this most recent study. In this Swedish atrial fibrillation nut study, researchers…

Is Left or Right Side Sleeping Best for Your Heart? Most of my cardiac patients sleep better on their right side.  Is right side sleeping best for your heart?  In this article, I discuss the science of behind right versus left side sleeping. Gravity and Left vs. Right Side Sleeping? Gravity plays a role in where the heart goes during sleep.  For example, if you sleep on your left side, then gravity will pull your heart toward your chest wall.  In contrast,…

Is Weekend Catch Up Sleep Healthy? Getting enough sleep during the workweek is hard.  Wouldn't it be great if weekend catch up sleep could undo any damage from sleep deprivation?  In this study, I review a new study that goes against decades of sleep research. The Longevity Plan Ma Xue, one of the centenarians we came to love and know during our time in China's Longevity Village, taught a timeless principle. "My life is simple. Because of this, it is easy…

9 Things I Would Do To Prevent Atrial Fibrillation Strokes Everyone fears an atrial fibrillation stroke.  Fortunately, most of these strokes are preventable.  As blood thinners are a scary prospect, patients always ask me what I would do.  In this article, I share the nine things I personally would do to prevent atrial fibrillation strokes. Start Here Before we jump in with the nine things I would do to prevent atrial fibrillation strokes, I need to confess that I don't…

4 Best Ways to Lower Your CHADS-VASc Score (How to Safely Get Off Afib Blood Thinners) No one wants to be on a blood thinner.  By optimizing your lifestyle, it is possible to get off your atrial fibrillation blood thinner.  In this article, I'll share the four best ways to lower your CHADS-VASc score. Disclaimer Strokes have to be one of the most devastating complications of atrial fibrillation.  Even if you have optimized all aspects of your lifestyle, you will…

5 Best Ways to Fix Atrial Fibrillation Water Retention No one wants swollen legs.  Besides the unsightly appearance, it often hurts.  With a few simple tweaks, fluid retention can be eliminated for most people.  In this article, I'll share the five best ways to fix atrial fibrillation water retention. Sarah's Story Sarah was 52 years old.  All her life her weight was a little higher than it should have been.  In addition to carrying the extra weight, she was also…

How Do You Diagnose Atrial Fibrillation? If your heart isn't beating right, you want it diagnosed quickly.  Sometimes it can take years before your doctor can make the correct diagnosis.  If you suspect that you might have atrial fibrillation, this article is for you.  In this article, I will teach you how to diagnose atrial fibrillation. Melanie’s Experience Every time Melanie's heart raced uncontrollably, she rushed to the hospital.  She knew that if she could get to the hospital in…

How Do You Know If You Are in Atrial Fibrillation? Sometimes it is hard to know what your heart is doing.  Fortunately, with a few simple tricks, you can tell with 99% accuracy if your heart is out of rhythm.  In this article, I'll teach you how to know if you are in atrial fibrillation. Kim's Experience Kim was never quite sure when she was in atrial fibrillation.  She didn’t get the palpitations that her sister and neighbor got when…

Harvard Scientists Reveal 5 Life Extending Hacks: Your Best Lifestyle for Longevity Wouldn't you like to know the real secret to a long and healthy life?  Based on the latest longevity study, Harvard researchers found five easy life-extending hacks that could get you to age 93.  In this article, I’ll share the very best lifestyle for longevity. What Does it Take to Get to Age 90? The human body is genetically programmed to make it to 90.  As long as…

6 Reasons Why There is an Atrial Fibrillation Dementia Link Besides not feeling well, maintaining brain function is one of the main concerns of people suffering from atrial fibrillation.  Fortunately, studies show that driving atrial fibrillation into remission and optimizing your daily health decisions may preserve long-term cognitive performance.  In this article, I share six reasons why there is an atrial fibrillation dementia link. And I'll also teach you what you can do to optimize brain function even if you…

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Can Atrial Fibrillation Cause a Heart Attack? One of the biggest concerns people have during an arrhythmia is can atrial fibrillation cause a heart attack?  Fortunately, with the right lifestyle and proper treatment, the answer is usually no.  In this article, I'll discuss how you can minimize the risk of a heart attack with atrial fibrillation. Mark's Experience Mark was afraid to exercise. He was sure he was going to have a heart attack if he did anything that was…

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9 Key Findings of the CABANA Study No one wants to be on drugs for the rest of their life to treat a heart arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation (Afib).  In a perfect world, you would have a safe and simple procedure that would make it all go away.  In this article, I'm going to share the results of the most important study that has ever been done for atrial fibrillation, the CABANA Study. Why the CABANA Study Needed to Be…

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