Angina Information

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• General Angina Information
• Possible Causes of Angina
• Possible Symptoms and Complications of Angina
• Possible Lifestyle Changes for Angina
• Beneficial Dietary Supplements

General Angina Information
Angina pectoris is recurring pain, squeezing or tightness in the chest that occurs when the heart does not receive a sufficient supply of oxygen. Angina is a common symptom of coronary heart disease and can be a sign of a future heart attack. Angina can occur in both men and women, but it is most common in the middle-aged and the elderly. Angina can be triggered by physical activity and stress because these activities create more demands on the heart. An angina sufferer can usually relieve symptoms by resting or taking doctor-prescribed angina medication.

Possible Causes of Angina
The most common cause of angina is atherosclerosis - the gradual buildup of fatty deposits that restrict the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart. Angina is also found in those with coronary artery disease, coronary artery spasms, abnormal heart valves or rhythms, thyroid problems, anemia and polycythemia -- a condition that causes the blood to thicken. Angina is usually triggered when the heart is working harder than usual, as when a sufferer is upset, stressed, exercising or digesting a large meal, but pains can also occur while sleeping or resting. Extreme heat or cold, consumption of alcohol and use of tobacco products can also cause angina.

Possible Symptoms and Complications of Angina
Angina sufferers experience a tight squeezing or heavy pressure in the chest that appears immediately following physical exertion. The pain begins in the chest and can spread to the throat, arms, jaws, between the shoulder blades and can radiate into the stomach, resulting in feelings much like an ulcer or indigestion. Although many angina sufferers report pain during an attack, some describe feelings of tightness or heaviness without pain. Other symptoms include nausea, shortness of breath and sweating.


The most serious complication of angina is progression to a heart attack.

Possible Lifestyle Changes for Angina
People suffering from angina can make positive lifestyle changes to help decrease the frequency and intensity of the episodes. These lifestyle changes include losing weight, refraining from smoking and getting adequate exercise as prescribed by a physician. Taking steps to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar will also benefit those who test high in these areas.

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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects the cell membranes and other fat-soluable parts of the body. It helps prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease, while repairing tissues and enhancing circulation.

L-carnitine is an amino acid that breaks down small fat particles circulating through the blood, thus allowing fats to move into the mitrochondria more efficiently.

Coenzyme Q-10 is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free-radicals and helps retain Vitamin E. It also improves cardiovascular function and blood circulation.

Arginine is an amino acid that the body uses to make nitric oxide, a material that helps relax the blood vessels. It also helps with wound healing, cell division and immunity to illness.

Fish Oil enhances blood flow, resulting in improved use and delivery of oxygen to the heart.

Magnesium improves energy production in the heart, opens the coronary arteries, inhibits the growth of blood clots and normalizes the heart rate.

N-Acetyl Cysteine helps the body make glutathione, an important antioxidant enzyme, and enhances the effect of the prescription drug nitroglycerin.

Bromelain is one of the most popular natural agents in use today. It reduces inflammation and aids digestion.

Hawthorn is an herb that offers numerous benefits to the heart and blood vessels, including enhanced blood supply and improvement of the metabolic processes in the heart.

Kudzu is a Chinese herb used to dilate the coronary arteries and stabilize heart rhythm.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.