Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles.
There are two main types of angina;
1. Stable angina (which is more common). They have a trigger such as stress or exercise but usually stop within a few minutes of resting
2. Unstable angina (more can be more serious). These attacks are more unpredictable and can continue despite resting.
If you are experiencing chest and heart pain, get medical help immediately.
Main symptoms of angina:
- Chest pain - may feel tight, dull or heavy
- Pain that spreads to your arms, neck, jaw or back
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea or feeling sick
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
McDowells Recommendations
Our angina pain relief mix contains 1:1 extracts of Cactus (Grindiflora) and Hawthorne along with the bach flower remedy Rescue Remedy. Their combined actions strengthen and rehabilitate the heart muscle itself and regulate and strengthen the electrical signals which stimulate the regular beat.
This combination can be lifesavings in the case of a heart attack where several doses in the first few hours can reduce or even eliminate the permanent damage caused by a heart attack which actually occurs after the attacka itself. It can be used as a preventative tonic for anyone who has had any early warning signs or has a significant family history risk. It can be used to relieve the symptoms of angina and the results are noticeable the very next time the patient tries harder physical exercise.
