Definition:
This condition refers to pain or heavy pressure in the chest. This usually
caused by insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart tissue. This
chest pain may be severe or mild and is usually associated with
physical exertion or excessive stress. It is caused by a temporary
inability of the coronary arteries to supply sufficient blood to
the heart muscle.
Symptoms:
Chest pain that is relieved by rest, if rest does not relieve the pain then
a more serious condition is likely occurring. This would be the
warning sign of a myocardial infarction or commonly known as a heart
attack, which requires immediate medical attention
Holistic Treatment Plan:
There are nutrients that are intended to prevent angina attacks
in those who have experienced them and nutrients that are intended
to prevent angina attacks from occurring for the first time in people
with family history's of this problem
References:
Shute, Evan, The Heart and Vitamin E, Shute Foundation of London, Ontario,
Canada 1963
Shute, Wilfred, E., and Taub, H.J., Vitamin E for Ailing and healthy
Hearts, Pyramid House, NY, 1969
Bliznakof, E., Hunt, G., The Miracle Nutrient Coenzyme Q10, Bantan
1987
Weiner, M.A., Ph.D., Janet A.Weiner, Herbs that Heal,Quantum Books,
CA 1994
Disclaimer:
All information given here is for educational purposes only. For a proper diagnosis and
treatment plan you must consult your health care practitioner.
