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Home remedies for angina include garlic, lemon, basil, honey, grapes, onion, citrus fruits, etc. Angina is a chest pain that in severe cases leads to heart attack or paralysis of a portion of body. Angina pain can not be taken casually as it causes fatal cases of cardiac problems. One, who is a patient of angina, needs to be extra careful. Home remedies help in the initial stage of curing or relaxing angina pain. But in case the pain increase, one needs to take immediate medical consultation. Chest pain and breathlessness are the main symptoms of angina.
Some of the major symptoms of angina pain are choking sensation, squeezing, burning, tightness and heaviness. In addition to it, it’s not necessary that the angina pain is curtailed to the chest; it can spread to shoulders, jaw, neck and back. The prominent symptoms of angina pain are:
- Weakness and numbness in the left arm
- Breathlessness and nausea
- Chest pain
- Chest discomfort
- Chest tightness
- The pain extending to the neck region
Angina is not a disease in itself, but happens to be one of the prominent symptoms of coronary artery disease. Around 7 million US citizens suffer from angina. Angina occurs in men and women at different stages of life, as told by the Texas Heart Institute. Those who are prone to smoking or suffer from diabetes, high blood and cholesterol level tend to suffer from angina pain.
Regular treatment for angina is based on changing the lifestyles, medical procedures, medicines and cardiac rehabilitation. The treatment is basically aimed at lessening the discomfort and pain. In addition to it, additional aim of the treatment is also to reduce the chances of heart attacks. But basically, the changes in medicines and lifestyles are needed only if the symptoms are quite mild. As far as medicines are concerned, nitrates are the essential requirements for treating angina. Nitrates aid in widening and relaxing the blood vessels. Another commonly used medicine in nitro-glycerine. It is available in the form of skin patches and pills also. The other prominent medicines are calcium channel and beta blockers, anti-coagulants and ACE inhibitors.
Angina pain patients need to make changes in their overall eating and living habits. Change in diet and regular brisk exercise is a must to keep going strong and healthy. Cholesterol level needs to be controlled as a measure to control angina pain. According to North Suburban Cardiology Group Ltd., an angina patient may follow beneficial exercise program under the guidance of medical experts. This is the reason home remedies target this aspect.
- Prefer Veggies: Avoid mutton, because it is very rich in cholesterol. Similarly diary products need to be taken under check. Adopt less fat and food with less cholesterol. Prefer more of veggies. Green vegetables control not only angina but help to maintain overall health.
- Lemon: The simplest home remedy for angina patients. Just try to take one lemon daily in your food. You can squeeze it over the salad or have it as fresh lime water. Lemon avoids accumulation of cholesterol, thus preventing any sort of blockage in the blood vessels. It is a natural deterrent and angina patients should include lemon in their daily diet.
- Garlic: It is famous world wide as the best cure for all sorts of heart ailments. Taking 2-3 cloves of raw garlic in the morning goes a long way in naturally curing angina over a period of time. Like lemon, garlic needs to find place in your daily diet chart to be most effective.
- Basil Leaves: Popularly known in India as “tulsi” leaves, this remedy is very effective in many ways. But it is one of the genuine cures for angina. It is best to chew a few leaves of fresh basil leaves in the morning. If you do not get fresh leaves, then make a juice of basil, adding a few spoon and warm water.
- Honey: The effect of honey can not be underestimated as an herbal cure for angina. Lemon squeezed in warm water with a spoon of honey, taken empty stomach, helps to clear blood vessel and reduces accumulation of cholesterol. Moreover it also helps to control fat.
- Grapes: They are known to strengthen heart. They help to reduce risk of heart attack, angina pain and increased breath.
- Onion: Raw onion juice is little harsh on taste, but if taken in morning, helps to instantly bring down cholesterol level. So, you need not worry throughout the day.
- Citrus Fruits: Apart from lemon that is high on citrus acid, you can also take pineapple, orange and grapes to fight against angina on a daily basis. Vitamin C helps to control cholesterol level.
- Parsley: It has been recognised as one of the most essential home remedies for treating angina. It can be taken in the form of herbs and fresh leaves as well. It is advised to take parsley tea, as it has both taste and aroma, and is beneficial for treating angina.
Have a healthy diet and go for regular small walks. This will help you fight out angina pain. Incorporating these home remedies in your daily diet will surely help to keep angina pain at good distance away from you. In a nutshell, in case you have angina, it’s very essential to know its pattern and follow the medicines and home remedies to limit it in the required manner.
This article was contributed by Seema Adnani
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References:Texas Heart Institute and North Suburban Cardiology Group Ltd..
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