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”
The human body contains approximately 36 trillion cells. Cells communicate with each other every millisecond of life to coordinate functioning and maximize health. The mind-body connection includes how you think, and how organs communicate back and forth with the brain. Keeping in balance in Western medicine is referred to as “homeostasis”. An example of homeostasis … Continue reading “The Body-Mind-Organ Connection”
Cataracts are a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. They are common among seniors. Symptoms include: cloudy, blurry, foggy, or filmy vision difficulty seeing at night, especially when driving bright sunlight, headlights, and lights may cause a glare or halo colors may appear faded, muted, or yellowed Cataracts in seniors are often … Continue reading “Cataracts and Antioxidants”
Aged black garlic, a culinary staple, is gaining recognition for its unique flavor and remarkable health benefits. Garlic has long been celebrated for its medicinal properties. Aged black garlic is a fermented food with even more potency and health benefits. Recent research has uncovered the benefits of aged black garlic, particularly in relation to the … Continue reading “Aged Black Garlic Supports Glaucoma and New Eye-Related Research”
DHA is one of the omega-3 fatty acids that nutritionists implore us to eat. Why are grilled salmon and canned tuna part of nearly every diet and nutrition plan? Fatty fish is just one good source of DHA and other crucial nutrients. Find out how omega-3 fatty acids reduce chronic inflammation and help prevent diseases … Continue reading “DHA is a Crucial Omega-3 Fatty Acid”