Several nutrients and vitamins such as bilberry and taurine help protect the optic nerve from damage. Glaucoma causes optic nerve damage. Optic neuritis and optic nerve atrophy are serious conditions that harm the optic nerve. Since the optic nerve sends electrical signals from the eye to the brain, any interruption damages vision. How does the … Continue reading “Protect the Optic Nerve with Taurine, Bilberry, and More”
Natural Eye Care has created a new antioxidant supplement, “Dr. Grossman’s Bilberry/Ginkgo Combination Wild Crafted Extract Formula” to help support vision health and circulation. These natural extracts contain powerful antioxidants that counteract free radicals. The formula is designed to help prevent cellular damage, and even reverse it. Many eye diseases, including macular degeneration, cataracts, and … Continue reading “New Bilberry and Ginkgo Antioxidant Extract Formula from Dr. Marc Grossman”
Blueberries and their European cousins, bilberries, have long been used to regulate blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Recent studies of mice are convincing researchers of the bilberry’s potential in helping people deal with diabetes. A study published in Nutrition Journal describes a trial involving the examination of the effect of consuming oat … Continue reading “Bilberry May Lower Insulin Levels”
A nutritional supplement comprised of a patented blend of bilberry and pine bark is marketed as Mitrogenol. A study published in Clinical Opthamology describes a study of 79 people with raised eye pressure levels. The intraocular pressure (IOP) of participants who took Mitrogenol decreased by 24%. Those who took the pharmaceutical eye drop Latanoprost experienced … Continue reading “Bilberry & Pine Bark Supplement Mitrogenol Lowers IOP”
European Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) Bilberry is one of the anti-oxidant rich fruits which are commonly recommended for vision conditions as well as being helpful for many other health conditions. It’s a common component in many nutritional formulations intending for vision. There has been preliminary evidence that bilberries may help inhibit or even reverse macular disorders … Continue reading “Bilberry: Macular Degeneration & Cataracts”
Research shows bilberry extract helps fight against macular degeneration and cataracts in lab rats Cataracts and macular degeneration are the major cause of vision deterioration in the elderly. A study by Russian scientists shows that taking bilberry supplements may help ward off these diseases. Researchers used a particular strain of lab rats (OXYS rats) capable … Continue reading “Another Study on Antioxidants: Bilberry May Ward Off Cataracts and Macular Degeneration”
Staying hydrated is an essential part of maintaining health. Drinking healthy fluids throughout the day helps the body detoxify and is critical in maintaining temperature control and proper blood viscosity. Seniors, in particular, generally do not drink enough water. Why are we told to stay hydrated for our health? At Natural Eye Care, we care … Continue reading “Staying Hydrated for Better Health and Wellness”
Retinal scans are proving to be an effective way to detect early signs of diseases like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. They can sometimes detect disease before symptoms appear. The best news about retinal scans is that they are painless and non-invasive. You may have looked into machines that scan the retina at your optometrist … Continue reading “Retinal Scans Can Detect Diabetes, MS and Dementia Early”
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness among adults. Poor blood sugar balance can damage nerves, so nerve support is crucial for people with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye condition stemming primarily from imbalances in blood sugar levels. When blood sugar is not properly managed, the body’s delicate nerve tissues, including the … Continue reading “Diabetic Retinopathy, Sugar Balance and Retinal Support”
We might not connect our eating habits to eye disease, but poor nutrition impairs circulation. Reduced circulation can contribute to eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal vascular occlusions, ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), dry eyes, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Instead of being a “victim” of eye diseases in your senior years, you can take charge … Continue reading “Eating Habits Can Impair Circulation, Increasing the Risk of Glaucoma, Retinal Vascular Occlusions, Dry Eyes, Macular Degeneration”