European researchers have been looking at what makes eyebright tick and why it has long been regarded in traditional folk medicine as a helpful herb for eye conditions. Turns out that eyebright supports more than eye health. Wikipedia describes eyebright as having possible benefits not only for blepharitis and conjunctivitis, but for eye strain, colds … Continue reading “Eyebright Fights Microbes and Inflammation”
Iritis is a common diagnosis that literally means “inflammation of the iris,” the colored part of the eye. Anterior uveitis is a more technical term for iritis. There are many possible causes, and sometimes the cause cannot be identified. Due to the complexity of the vision system, any suspected case of eye inflammation should be … Continue reading “Iritis – Minor Irritation or Major Warning?”
Everyone is sensitive to light to some degree, but light sensitivity, or photophobia is an abnormal intolerance for light. Discomfort can be experienced from light sources such as sunlight and fluorescent or other artificial lights. It may cause the person with light sensitivity to squint or to have to close their eyes. It can cause pain … Continue reading “Photophobia: When the Eyes Have Extreme Light Sensitivity”
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of the rheumatoid type. Rheumatoid type diseases are characterized by inflammation and pain, dry eyes and a dry mouth. There are two types. In Primary Sjogren’s syndrome, the disorder occurs without the presence of an accompanying autoimmune disorder. In Secondary Sjogren’s syndrome, it occurs in conjunction with another autoimmune … Continue reading “How Sjogren’s Syndrome Dries the Eyes and Damages Health”
Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition that affects lids of the eye. There are several types of blepharitis. Blepharitis can be caused by infections, allergies, irritations, insect bites, clogged oil glands in the eyelid, etc. Symptoms vary, but can include swelling, itching, redness, blurry vision, irritation, scaling and crusty lashes. Blepharitis can occur alongside chalazions and styes. … Continue reading “Inflammation of Eyelid Increasing in Frequency – About Blepharitis”
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”
Overview | Enzymes | Recipes Juicing Tips We consider daily juicing of primarily organic vegetables and fruits to be an essential part of any long term healing program. Juicing provides a highly effective and efficient way for the body to be able to absorb essential nutrients into the blood and cells, taking a little as … Continue reading “Juicing Tips – What combinations of fruits & vegetables would be best to juice?”