Beat angina naturally
When the coronary arteries become furred up and harden due to
coronary heart disease (CHD) the heart muscles are starved of
oxygen-rich blood, this can cause a heavy squeezing pain that
can last between 5 to 30 minutes. This pain is called angina.
Typical symptoms of angina which can be brought on by exercise,
physical exertion, a heavy meal, shock, anger, frustration and
excitement and relived by rest are:
* a pain felt behind the chest bone * a burning pain like
indigestion * a heavy pain * a squeezing pressure
* a tight crushing pain * a pain that spreads from the chest
into the neck, jaw and left arm
If these symptoms are more intense, accompanied by paleness,
breathlessness and sweating and last longer and are not relieved
by rest, this could be the beginning of a heart attack and
immediate medical help will be needed quickly.
Changing your diet will help with the symptoms of angina. Eat
plenty of fruit and vegetables per day, at least five portions.
Reduce saturated fats in your diet, cut down on red meat and
diary products. Increase oily fish such as salmon, trout,
mackerel, sardines, tuna and herring in your diet. Try to eat
these three times per week. Eat more fibre, a good source being
oats which are found in porridge and cut down on salt, alcohol
and caffeine consumption.
Changes in your lifestyle will also help with symptoms of
angina. Stopping smoking and beginning an exercise regime will
be beneficial, when commencing on a new exercise regime it is
best to consult your doctor and exercise within your limits.
The following supplements may help if you are suffering from
Angina.
Antioxidant complex Fish Oil Folic Acid Garlic Tablets
Multivitamin and multiminerals Vitamin B12 Vitamin B6 Vitamin C
Vitamin E