Macular Degeneration
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Prevention and treatment options,
diet, nutrition, self-help & research on alternative treatment
Since we consider most eye conditions to be a reflection of the health of the whole body, lifestyle choices and diet can play a major factor in getting and maintaining good vision. Below are some recommendations:
Nutritional Supplements
These are the most important supplements and recommendations for macular degeneration.
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On a tight budget?
Here's our single most important recommendation:
Doctor's Choice:
Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula -
Dr. Grossman's whole food formula for retinal support and overall eye health.
Discount Packages
AMD Package 1 (3-month supply) -
two top essential nutrients/products recommended for macula degeneration - includes 3 bottles of Advanced Eye and Vision Support Formula and 1 bottle of the AREDS Formula with Lutein
AMD Package 2 (3-month supply) -
Top three essential nutrients/products recommended for macular degeneration - includes 3 bottles of Advanced Eye and Vision Support Formula, 1 bottle of the AREDS Formula and 1 bottle of the MacuHealth with Mesoxeaxanthin
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Essential: Carlsons Super Omega-3 250 - 1000 mg gelcaps -
Omega-3 250 gelcaps 1,000mg per gelcap - Natural Lemon Flavor Essential: Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula -
Dr. Grossman's whole food formula for retinal support and overall eye health. Essential: MacuHealth with LMZ -
90 capsules (3 month supply) with10mg of mesozeanthin per capsule. Mesoxanthin is an essential antioxidant found in the macula (center of the retina). Essential: Viteyes AREDS Formula Plus Lutein -
AREDS - antioxidant vitamins plus zinc slow the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Essential: Microcurrent Stimulation 400 Purchase Option -
helps stimulate energy production (ATP) in the retina, improve circulation and reduce waste build-up.
Overview & Symptoms
Macular Degeneration is the slow deterioration of more ...
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What others say:
"I just returned from my annual eye exam with my neuro-ophthalmologist and I'm thrilled to tell you that my eyesight has stabilized --- there is no further progression of macular degeneration! I continue my regime daily, without fail, two micro-stims, 3 pumps of Pure Focus, plus a plethora of anti-oxidants (as prescribed by my holistic doctor)." -- V. Kokora
"I want to thank you again for making the MicroStim available. It has worked wonders for my wife. She has macular degeneration in both eyes. ... I purchased the MicroStim Dec. 2007 ... Since then, she has improved two LINES on the doctors eye chart and hasn't had to take any more shots of Avastin since January 2008. The two lines improvement are in both eyes even though she had the shots in only one eye. She had wavy lines in both eyes and now only has them in one eye when looking at an amsler grid.
She was going to the retina specialist once a month but now goes every two months. Every time we see him he's all setup to give a shot in the eye and all the papers are signed. After testing, he seems puzzled that none is necessary. Her doctor couldn't explain how both eyes improved with the eye chart. I didn't tell him we are using the MicroStim." -- B. Hayes
"I have been taking the eye vitamins (advanced eye & vision formula) for two months and have been doing the eye exercises pretty much regularly. I went to the eye doctor yesterday. I had been diagnosed with macular degeneration. Plus, I had aspergellous ... It hit my right optic nerve. ... Nevertheless, my eye doctor saw a dramatic improvement in my eyes!! I can now drive, with glasses!! He said I will NOT go blind. Plus, my eye doctor told me to keep taking the eye vitamins."
-- Thanks so much, K. L. Kraft
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Causes & Who's At Risk?
Free radicals, nutritional deficiencies, poor digestion, heredity are some of the indicators. more ....
Drugs that Harm Your Eyes
A number of prescribed and over-the-counter drugs can harm your eyes. more ...
Self Help
- Daily juicing of vegetables and fruits (preferably organic). Our macular degeneration recipe more ...
- Reduce or eliminate drinking caffeine and sodas why? see more ...
- Eliminate deep fat fried foods, MSG, fat blockers such as more ...
- Limit your alcohol consumption to 1 glass of red wine at night. Alcohol interferes with liver functions, reducing protective glutathione levels (Alcohol 1993;10;469-75).
- Eliminate smoking. Smoking among other things produces cyanide, a retinal toxin.
- Supplement your diet with a good multivitamin such as One Plus Multivitamin and/or a good "green drink" like Nanogreens.
- Limit the amount of medications (both prescription and non-prescription as much as possible.) Make sure to work closely with your doctor.
- Exercise daily do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. Walking and swimming are two excellent forms of exercise.
- Manage your emotional health ... very important in maintaining physical health. Fears are at the root of many of life's problems, and are a major factor in many diseases. Take up the practice of meditation, yoga, tai chi, walks in the woods or prayer on a daily basis.
- Protect your eyes Wear wrap around 100% UV protection sunglasses when outside.
As always, prevention is the best medicine. Using complementary medicine to try to address the underlying cause of macular degeneration, along with traditional medicine to try to prevent damage on an acute basis, is the best approach to preserving vision both short and long-term. Since less than one-percent of those with macular degeneration have progressed to the point of legal blindness, most are in a position to benefit greatly from prevention.
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