A heart
attack can be the first thing a person thinks of when they have chest pain.
However, there are many potential causes of pain in the chest area. No matter
the cause, a person usually wants to eliminate the pain quickly.
Home remedies for heart pain are meant to treat infrequent chest
pain that is due to digestive issues, such as gas, muscle strains, and anxiety.
It may not be
easy to tell the difference between this benign pain and more serious
conditions. When in doubt, people should always seek medical attention.
A person must
receive urgent medical care when:
- heart or chest pain feels crushing, tight, squeezing, or heavy
- a person suspects they are having a heart attack
- shortness of breath is experienced alongside chest pain
Ten home remedies for heart pain
There are several things a
person can try at home to help alleviate heart pain when it occurs and to
prevent future occurrences.
The home
remedies below should only be used when a person has been examined by a doctor
and is certain that the chest pain is not caused by something serious, such as
a heart attack.
Also, these
remedies are not meant for a person with angina. People with angina
should follow the treatment given to them by their doctor.
1. Almonds
When acid reflux is to blame for the heart
pain, eating a few almonds or drinking a cup of almond milk may help.
There is not
much scientific evidence to support these claims around almonds. Instead, most
of the evidence is anecdotal with people passing on their knowledge or
experience to others.
One thing to
keep in mind is that almonds are high in fat, which can cause acid reflux. If
this is the case, almonds could actually make the pain worse.
However, some research indicates that almond
consumption may help with the prevention of heart disease. Though
almonds may not stop the immediate pain, they can have a positive impact on
overall heart health.
2. Cold pack
A common cause
of heart or chest pain is a muscle strain. In these cases, a person can have
pain in the chest due to strain from exercise, other activities, or blunt
trauma.
In any of
these cases, icing the area with a cold pack is a widely accepted method to
help reduce swelling and stop the pain.
3. Hot drinks
A hot drink
may help to eliminate gas when a person's pain is due to gas or bloating. The
hot liquid can also help boost digestion.
Some drinks
may be better than others in this respect. For example, hibiscus tea has been
found to have several benefits beyond helping with bloating.
Hibiscus may
also play a role in lowering blood pressure and
reducing cholesterol. These added benefits may help
prevent heart complications.
4. Baking soda
Another
popular recommendation for heart pain is to add baking soda to warm or cool
water. The result is an alkaline solution that can help reduce the acid in the
stomach if that is causing the pain.
However, a study in
2013 concluded that baking soda may be good to treat heartburn but may
have adverse effects on the heart overall.
5. Garlic
Garlic is claimed to be a
remedy for chest pain, although there is no science to back this up.
People can mix
a clove or two of minced garlic with a glass of warm milk. Instead of drinking
the garlic, they should chew the pieces to gain the maximum benefit.
Research has
shown that garlic can help to reverse heart disease and reduce the buildup of
plaque in the arteries.
Source: Medical News Today
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