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Oxidative Stress, Vision and Overall Health

Chronic stress is a common problem in modern living. Work, finances, relationships, and general anxiety are just a few causes. Over time, stress can harm your health. Vision problems and brain diseases can be caused or aggravated by stress. How does stress tie in with free radical damage and antioxidants? What can you do to … Continue reading “Oxidative Stress, Vision and Overall Health”

Vision Empowerment – Part II

In the article, we discussed several essential nutrients for the eye and overall health. This follow-up article focuses on several additional important nutrients: astaxanthin, PUFA’s (polyunsaturated fatty acids), and trehalose. Bird’s Eye View This article examines several nutrients that are important for the eyes and overall health. The nutrients come in many forms, and all … Continue reading “Vision Empowerment – Part II”

Vision Self-Empowerment in a New Age

What Harms Eyesight? Our eyes are constantly exposed to the external environment with frequent excess exposure to UVA/UVB light. Natural exposure to the sun is exacerbated by blue light exposure from mobile phones, E-readers, handheld gaming electronics, TV, computer monitors, and fluorescent and LED lighting. In addition to blue/UV light, our long hours on computers … Continue reading “Vision Self-Empowerment in a New Age”

Add Nutritional Sun Protection to Your Summer

Protection Against Sun Exposure Summertime is here, and it is great to be outdoors enjoying the wonderful weather. Some daily exposure to sunlight helps build up Vitamin D in the body and is good for eye health, but excessive exposure can lead to skin damage, skin cancer, and even promote eye disease which may include … Continue reading “Add Nutritional Sun Protection to Your Summer”

Nutrition for Diabetic Retinopathy

Did you know that proper nutrition and exercise can help prevent diabetic retinopathy?1  Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye’s retina; it is a leading cause of vision loss in the world. About 10% of Americans have diabetes. One in three people with diabetes has symptoms of diabetic … Continue reading “Nutrition for Diabetic Retinopathy”

Antioxidant Building Blocks

Did you know you can help your body create and maintain healthy levels of antioxidants? Oxidative Stress Consequences Our body is under constant stress due to the creation of free radicals. Oxidative stress, resulting from the presence of free radicals, is implicated directly or indirectly in many vision and health conditions. Some researchers consider oxidative … Continue reading “Antioxidant Building Blocks”

Mitochondria: Essential Powerhouse for Brain & Vision

Why are mitochondria essential to your health and well-being? Mitochondria are the energy batteries of our cells. They are tiny organelles within most cells of the body that provide respiration and energy. Low metabolism develops in the brain as we age and is noticeable in brain regions where mitochondrial structure has changed. 1 The mitochondria … Continue reading “Mitochondria: Essential Powerhouse for Brain & Vision”