Q: My brother has atrial fibrillation problems. Is there anything that he eats that can cause his heart to act up or certain foods he needs to avoid? Any information of anyone being able to control this please help. For 2 weeks he's been having nightmares every night and wakes up with his heart out of beat and going rapid. Please help us.
With regard to foodstuffs and supplements, some people are in fact very sensitive to excesses of certain aliments and medications. For most people who...
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