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Angina Pectoris
This condition is often brought about by physical exertion or emotional distress.
Angina is the heart’s way of letting you know that it is not getting enough oxygen. The medical term angina pectoris literally means “a choking sensation in the chest.” The majority of heart attack victims are warned well in advance by episodes of angina.
Stable or classical angina is the most common type of angina pectoris and is caused by exertion. If you have this type of angina you should be able to predict with sort of activity will bring on an attack. Another type of angina is unstable angina and is a more acute condition. It occurs unpredictably, even when resting, and should be considered as a warning sign of more serious heart trouble. A rare type of angina that is called variant angina, which involves coronary artery spasms is seen most often in women.
SYMPTOMS * pain that is crushing, strangling, constricting, suffocating, sharp, or burning; the pain is normally felt in the chest but may also occur in the peripheral areas such as the jaw or abdomen. Location and specific sensations vary from person to person but are usually consistent from one attack to the next. * pain that occurs with exertion and slowly disappears with rest. * these symptoms may or may not be associated with an angina attack; weakness sweating, shortness of breath, anxiety, palpitations, nausea and lightheadedness.
There is a two fold process that has to occur to bring the clearing of this condition under control. First, the vessels need to be dilated to allow more blood to flow through, but as a long-term treatment, any blockage that is present in the vessels has to be cleared. One of the keys to this is the use of Hawthorn Berries, which can do both, if given enough time and used regularly. They are excellent for dilating the coronary arteries while simultaneously calming the heart.
By adding Lime Blossom one can get excellent results. It has the unique ability to clear any cholesterol deposits in the vessels and guard against any further build-up. A basic mixture for tea is comprised of:
Hawthorn Berries - 3 parts
Motherwort - 2 parts
Lime Blossom - 2 parts
Lily of the Valley - 1 part
This tea should be drunk three times a day over a long period of time. It will not
immediately give relief to the pain of an attack.
If there is an additional problem with high blood pressure along with angina, Mistletoe should be added to the mixture above. Angina has to be treated within the context of the complete state of health; the individual must be treated as a whole being and any other health problems must be taken into account.
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