Categories: Disease Treatments

Angina Pectoris (Heart pain, Chest Bi)

Western medicine angina

TCM stagnation of Qi and blood, Phlegm-Damp, deficiency lack of nourishment to Heart meridian.

Seen more in males after age 40. Lasts a few seconds to a few minutes. Pain radiates to left arm and/or neck, break sweat, become fearful/scared, breathing becomes difficult, can be crushing chest pain, palpitations, T- purple (especially sub-lingual), P- uneven, irregular, or wiry.

Aetiology – Sudden change to cold weather, overeating, excess emotional factors, over-fatigued

P/T promote Qi circulation, connect Yang Qi, remove stagnation to relieve pain

Acupuncture Rx hand jueyin, front-mu, PC 6 (yin wei -heart & chest), HT 6 & PC 4 (xi-cleft pain), Ren 14 (mu), 17 (Qi influential, PC mu)

– short of breath Ren 22, LU 6
– excess Phlegm Ren 12, ST 40
– Qi and blood stagnation LR 3, BL 17
– Kidney & Heart Yang deficiency BL 14, 15, 23
– Heart & Spleen Yang deficiency BL 15, 20, ST 36

Alternative treatment methods

auricular Heart, Shenmen, sympathetic, brain
electro Xi-cleft, Ren 14 to 17, rapid continuous frequency
injection Dan Shen, BL 14, 15, Xi-cleft

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.