You take your nutritional supplements as directed by your health care provider or as directed on the bottle, but how do you know if you are absorbing all of those vital nutrients? You may order a beautiful salad made with organic greens, but are you getting all of those carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin that … Continue reading “5 Ways to Absorb the Most Nutrients From Food and Supplements”
A survey of Italian coaches, trainers, and physical education teachers sought to determine attitudes toward vision correction in athletes. Those interviewed believed it was important to correct vision problems during sports, but they were not likely to recommend that their athletes try contact lenses. Coaches who wore contacts themselves, however, were more likely to suggest … Continue reading “Improving Vision In Athletes – And the Rest of Us”
At Natural Eye Care, we tend to have a different philosophy on how to treat and prevent eye conditions such as glaucoma compared to those in the conventional medical community. One thing we definitely agree with, however, is that patients need to be seen as individuals with specific needs, especially when it comes to a … Continue reading “Treating Glaucoma Naturally; Focusing on the Needs of Individual Patients”
At Natural Eye Care, we know that exercise is a vital part of keeping both the eyes and the entire body healthy. Exercise is a key part of our prevention protocol and essential to anyone who wants to preserve their sight and avoid developing such diseases as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or cataracts. A … Continue reading “Exercise Supports Eye Health – A New Perspective on Stretching”
It’s October and Halloween is around the corner and that means that many people are going to want to do something to change their appearance. This year, wear a great mask instead of trying out decorative contact lenses. The Food and Drug Administration has issued many warnings against buying illegitimate over-the-counter contact lenses. Even non-corrective … Continue reading “Warnings Against Decorative, Non-Prescription Contact Lenses”
A study published in Archives of Ophthalmology claims that bifocals may slow the deterioration of vision in children with myopia. Researchers fitted 135 myopic Chinese Canadian children with standard single vision glasses, traditional executive bifocals, and bifocals with prism lenses. (Prism lenses help to make the two eyes work together and help the eyes focus.) … Continue reading “Myopia in Children: Bifocals or Natural Strategies”
The jury is still out on the extent of the connection between talcum powder and cancer, but the American Cancer society says “there is some suggestion of an increase in ovarian cancer risk” in talcum powder user. Talcum powder is produced from talc, a magnesium trisilicate mineral, which in its natural form may contain the … Continue reading “Cancer Risk Increased For Talcum Powder Users”
Studies have shown beneficial effects of lipoic acid treatment on cataracts in rats. It may be of therapeutic use in preventing human cataracts and their associated complications. Lipoic acid has also been used to treat glaucoma. Lipoic acid, also known as alpha-lipoic acid, is a sulfur-containing fatty acid. It is found inside every cell of … Continue reading “Lipoic Acid Might Help Cataracts Patients”
A diet enriched with antioxidant nutrients can help to improve insulin resistance in adults with metabolic syndrome. Individuals with metabolic syndrome exhibit increased some or all of the following: waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting glucose and triglycerides, and a reduction in high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. They have a reduced ability to utilize insulin, and … Continue reading “Antioxidants Can Help Protect Against Metabolic Syndrome”
A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine finds that a technique designed to deal with chronic pain called “affective self-awareness” can help those suffering from fibromyalgia. As part of the therapy, patients learn about the emotion-pain connection. Specific techniques, including mindfulness meditation and “expressive” writing, are applied to help people recognize … Continue reading “Self-Awareness Training Can Ease Fibromyalgia Pain”