Protect Your Eyesight!

Three Surprising Sight Savers

Carrots are joined by other foods that target eye health. Indeed, kiwifruit, pomegranate juice, and wheat germ, have been shown to greatly benefit visual health. This according to Steven Pratt, MD, author of SuperHealth (Dutton, 2009). They can help stave off age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts--vision disorders that occur twice as often in women as men.

Kiwifruit is an excellent source of lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin C--antioxidants that help reduce the risk of AMD and cataracts. Try 2 or three a week.

Pomegranate Juice reduces systolic blood pressure (a risk factor for eye disease) by 5% after two weeks. It increases blood flow to the eyes by widening optic blood vessels. One half to 1 cup of 100% pomegranate juice without added sugar, 5 to 7 times a week is suggested.

Wheat Germ is high in vitamin E and one of the best sources of folic acid, which keeps levels of homocysteine--an amino acid that has been linked to AMD--in check. Two tablespoons a day helps. --Natural Health, April 2009.

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Linda Clark, writing in Get Well Naturally:

"For excessive eye blinking and watering, Dr. A. Huber advises taking calcium.

"For bloodshot eyes, Royal Lee, DDS. suggests the following: B vitamins, niacin and riboflavin; foods--carrots, brewer's yeast, sprouted grains.

"Dark circles have been explained by various causes: toxicity or infection in the body, too little sleep, or intestinal parasites."

Suzanne

A Sugar Rich Diet Affects the Eyes

Avoiding sugary foods can lower your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD)--one of the most common forms of blindness. Tufts University researchers discovered that those with a history of eating very sugary diets were much more likely to suffer from AMD.

The experts estimated that at least 20% of the AMD cases could have been avoided if people ate foods lower in sugars.

Suzanne

Daylight Boosts Eyesight

Spending only 2 to 3 hours a day outside can dramatically reduce a child's risk of becoming nearsighted. Researchers in the U.S. and two other countries say the critical factor seems to be total daylight hours spent outdoors.

Both active and passive outdoor activities had a protective effect against nearsightedness, while indoor activities--including sports--showed no ability to protect.

In one eye-openintg study, children of nearsighted parents had a 60% risk of becoming nearsighted if they spent less than 5 hours a week outdoors. But if they spent more than 14 hours a week outside, the risk plummeted to 20%.

Suzanne

Bad Carbs, Bad Eyes

Preventing poor eyesight as we get older may be as simple as cutting more refined carbohydrates out of our diets. Among over 3,900 women and men age 55 and older, those who ate above-average amounts of white bread, white rice, and other foods with a high glycemic index were 17% more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration, according to the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. The study authors advise that we cut back on soda and sugary sweets, etc., and stick with whole grain versions of pasta, bread, and cereal. --Prevention, February 2008.

Comment: And don't forget the antioxidant rich fruits and veggies so important for good visual health.

Suzanne

Good nutrition can save your sight

by James Schreiber, citizen journalist

(NaturalNews) Healthy eating can reduce not only health care costs, but also the deterioration of the quality of your eyesight for years to come. A 2009 study published in Ophthalmology has revealed that a combination of a low glycemic index diet with nutrients like zinc and lutein can protect your eyes against age related macular degeneration (AMD).

Millions of Americans experience some extent of vision loss that compromises their quality of life. With sight-robbing diseases like AMD being more common than ever before, it is good to learn how to protect our eyes to ensure that they will carry us into old age without even the need to wear glasses or use contact lenses.

How to protect your eyesight naturally
Even you can have a profound influence on the state of your eyesight. Here are a few simple, yet powerful tips worth trying if you want to keep robust vision for years to come:

Antioxidants - Researchers have linked eye friendly antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E and pro-vitamin A (beta-carotene) to reducing the risk of a number of eye diseases such as cataract formation and macular degeneration. Lutein is a particularly potent natural antioxidant capable of protecting the eye against free radical damage. The best sources of these powerful nutrients seem to be green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli and kale.

Minerals - Adding certain key minerals to your diet - either through foods or supplements - will help the body absorb the aforementioned antioxidants. It seems reasonable to assume that minerals such as zinc and selenium can strengthen the eye defenses and help save your sight.

Sugar - avoid foods that spike blood sugar levels too quickly. The study published in Ophthalmology suggests that there is a direct correlation between eyesight and sugar. It is best to avoid things like soft drinks, sweets and processed foods containing added sugar.

Give these changes a try and reduce your chances of developing advanced age-related vision loss. There's no substitute for the quality of life good vision offers. Embarking on a healthy diet plan and adding certain antioxidants to your diet can significantly improve your eye health. It's not a miracle - simply nutrition.

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Suzanne

Study: Zeaxanthin helps protect eyes, improve vision

by Jonathan Benson, staff writer

(NaturalNews) Carotenoids play a crucial role in protecting the integrity of vision and ocular health, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin which are the macula's carotenoids of choice. And a new study published in the Journal of Optometry confirms that supplementation with zeaxanthin demonstrably helps improve vision and protect against macular degeneration.

Individuals over the age of 55 have an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition marked by symptoms of decreased visual acuity at night, blind spots, color degradation, and problems reading in low light. Many elderly folks who suffer from advanced AMD end up losing their independence as they no longer have the ability to see clearly in certain situations.

But Stuart Richer, PhD, OD, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Chicago found that zeaxanthin effectively helps prevent and reverse such symptoms by restoring this vital pigment in the retina macula. Participants in the study that took 8 mg (milligrams) of zeaxanthin, 9 mg of lutein, or a combination of both over the course of a year experienced increased macular pigment optical density (MOPD), improved vision, and a number of other benefits.

Zeaxanthin and lutein both occur naturally in the back of the eye at an optimal 2:1 ratio. Zeaxanthin in particular protects the cones of the eye, also known as photoreceptors, which are responsible for maintaining central vision, color perception, and fine detail. And while this powerful nutrient occurs naturally in various fruits and vegetables, most Americans do not ingest enough of it, on average, to acquire optimal benefits.

Supplementing with zeaxanthin, individuals can ensure that they are effectively protecting their vision against light-induced oxidative damage, which is one suspected cause of AMD. Supplementing with zeaxanthin can also provide general antioxidant health benefits as it is a known anti-inflammatory nutrient.

"Since the identification of zeaxanthin and its role in eye health more than 20 years ago, I have seen it as my mission to bring the benefits of Zeaxanthin to a wider audience," said Dennis Gierhart, PhD and CEO of ZeaVision, a company that researchers and produces zeaxanthin. "I am thrilled with the findings that support the many benefits of zeaxanthin supplementation."

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Suzanne

Vitamin D Thwarts AMD

Eating a diet high in vitamin D and other nutrients may reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Researchers studied identical twin brothers in which one twin had early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the other had late-stage AMD. Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older folks.

Since the twins had the same genes but different stages of AMD, the study helped identify environmental and lifestyle factors that may contribute to the severity of the disease. The twin with early-stage AMD tended to consume more vitamin D from dietary sources than the brother. Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce the risk of AMD. It may also block the formation of new blood vessels that can grow under the macula, the part of the eye that's responsible for clear vision.

The study also linked higher intakes of the nutrient betaine and methionine to a slower progression of AMD. Betaine is found in grains, and spinach. Methionine is found in dairy foods. --Taste for Life, Nov. 2011.

Suzanne

Woman says raw food lifestyle gave her 'new eyes'

by Antonia

(NaturalNews) When 48-year-old Melanie Dale was going on her fourth pair of glasses in nine years, she was bothered by the frequency with which she needed stronger prescriptions. Additionally, she was barely able to read the phone book, and she was putting off ophthalmologist appointments due to lack of insurance. Clearly, her frustrations were mounting fast.

It wasn't until a friend of the family sang the praises of an 85% raw diet that Melanie's life began to turn around dramatically. She purchased books like Victoria Boutenko's Green for Life and 12 Steps to Raw Food and started eating a lot of salads, fruits and green smoothies. Within three weeks, she noticed she was "no longer straining to read words on the page." After almost a decade of struggling to read fine print, she was now able to read the phone book.

Better eyesight thanks to raw food lifestyle

According to Raw Food Diet Magazine, "Raw foods actually helps your body reap the most of what you eat, adding more nutrition, and helping you to see better." Yellow and orange vegetables, with their high beta-carotene content, help improve daytime vision, while fruits with anthocyanins, like blueberries and blackberries, help those with nighttime vision problems.

"After a couple more weeks," Dale says, "I dug out my old glasses that had a milder prescription. And now, 8 months after we dramatically changed our diet, I have taken my glasses off. I use them only for reading and driving."

In addition to vast improvement in her vision, she's also reaping the benefits of more energy, improved sleep and better skin. "We are in this for life," she says, "and I can hardly wait for further changes to emerge! But even if it were only about eyesight, I'd do it all for the benefit of 'new eyes.'"

According to the American Foundation for the Blind, a 2011 National Health Interview survey showed that about 21.2 million adult Americans 18 and older were experiencing vision loss. A Tufts University study of 1,802 women 50 to 79 years old found that people who ate foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, such as kale and turnip greens, were 23% less likely to develop cataracts.

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Suzanne

Top Three Factors For Improving Your Eyesight Naturally

by Derek Henry

(NaturalNews) When looking to improve your eyesight, it seems that eye exercises are the most commonly prescribed method to do so. Although it is an important component, there are may other factors you need to consider if you want to seriously improve your eyesight.

Detoxify your liver

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is a strong relationship between your liver and eye health. Improving the health of your liver can often help prevent and improve eye conditions.

The liver is your main detoxifier and filter of your bloodstream. Any toxins you ingest eventually end up in your liver to be broken down and excreted from your body. The better your liver is at detoxification, the fewer toxins you will have in your body.

However, when the liver becomes compromised, the quantity of toxins increases, causing free radical damage and harm to your organs and tissues. The delicate retina and macula in your eyes are very vulnerable to free radical damage, and it can have a seriously negative impact on your vision. Free radicals can attack the retina and result in the breakdown of healthy tissue.

Liver blood deficiency can cause blurry vision, short sightedness, dry eyes and floaters. If you have excessive liver heat, it can result in painful, burning and blood shot eyes.

Based on these points alone, it becomes apparent that detoxifying your liver is an important component to improving your eyesight naturally.

Nourish your eyes and brain

As a general rule, eating plenty of raw vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and various carotenoids (typically yellow, orange and red pigments) will help protect and improve eyesight. This is mainly accomplished through lutein and zeaxanthin, two specific antioxidants found in large quantities around the lens and retina of the eyes, which have been shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Foods that are high in carotenoids:

• Carrots
• Sweet potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Spinach
• Broccoli
• Goji berries
• Cantaloupe
• Apricots

Another important source is astaxanthin, known as the "King of Carotenoids."

Also consider eyebright herb, cayenne pepper, red raspberry and bayberry bark for additional benefits, as well as foods high in zinc such as pumpkin seeds, spinach, beans,...

Another important part of clear vision is brain function, so ensure that you eat plenty of healthy brain foods as well like avocados, coconut oil, walnuts and brazil nuts.

Eye exercises

One of the best ways to do eye exercises is to use the sun as the focal point (do not look at it directly but, rather, around it) during less intense sunlight hours (typically before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m.) in order to strengthen the "oculo-endocrine system."

Quite simply, the key to this therapy is the invisible ultraviolet band, and the retina. While the visible bands of light stimulate the retina's cone and rods that produce vision, the invisible band stimulates the adjacent epithelial cells, which transmit the stimulus as a powerful nerve impulse through the optic nerve directly to the pituitary and pineal glands. This is a powerful healing and strengthening exercise for the eyes.

To put this powerful force to use, try the "sun blinking exercise":

• Look once to the north of the sun (about 15 degrees above it) while blinking the eyes for 3-5 seconds
• Do the same after looking to the east (right), south (below) and west (left) of the sun

Again, do not look directly at the sun, as the part of the retina we want to hit with the rays of the sun is on the sides and not the center.

Enjoy your new and improved vision.

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Suzanne

Research Shows Bananas Effective Way To Naturally Improve Eye Health

by Raw Michelle

(NaturalNews) Most people think of carrots when it comes to foods that help improve vision, but studies show that bananas are also very effective when it comes to eye health.

Research shows that fruits like bananas help vision

An 18-year study of more than 100,000 men and women found that increased fruit intake like that of bananas trumped vegetables when it came to certain vision improvements. Specifically, the study noted that fruits helped combat an eye disease even more severe than age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) that leads to blindness, neovascular ARMD. Neovascular means that new blood vessels are growing in parts of the eye where they should not be, which leads to blood and fluid leaking underneath the retina, which typically progresses to blind spots in central vision and can even turn into blindness.

The information was published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, which suggested that three or more servings of fruits daily could help keep such eye diseases at bay. Recommendations include slicing bananas on oatmeal, including them in smoothies or enjoying a frozen banana.

Another finding also makes the case for eating bananas to improve eyesight: In Nigeria, practitioners have been known to combine banana and an African herb called "Orinol" to treat cataracts and macular degeneration. The results have been successful.

Vision loss statistics, plus other ways to improve eyesight

It makes sense. After all, bananas contain vitamin A, which plays a role in protecting eye membranes and providing light to the cornea.

However, be aware of the banana's ripeness, as it changes its glycemic level. An overripe banana may have a high glycemic level around 70, while one that's underripe falls on the low spectrum at around 30. This is important because high-glycemic foods have been linked to a heightened risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

According to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it's estimated that 17.8 million people will have ARMD by 2050.

In addition to eating more fruits like bananas, it's advised to quit smoking, lose weight and reduce blood pressure, as they are common culprits that affect vision and lead to impaired vision.

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Suzanne

What To Eat To Prevent Cataracts and Even Reverse Early-stage Eye Problems

by Reuben Chow

(NaturalNews) Cataract is the top cause of impaired vision and blindness in the United States. The lens of the eyes is normally transparent, but when its protein structure is subjected to free radical or oxidative damage which it cannot deal with, white and opaque blemishes called cataracts could form, leading to gradual vision loss. This clouding is similar to what happens when the protein in egg whites is heated. Examples of such damage to the eyes include exposure to cigarette smoke or sunlight. The more stress the eyes are put under, the more crucial nutrients and antioxidants they would need to deal with it. It thus follows that good nutrition is critical to preventing cataracts and even reversing early-stage ones.

Even with surgical removal of cataracts, good nutrition is still important, as the nutritional deficiencies which caused them are still present and need to be addressed to prevent further cataracts or even other diseases.

Bilberry
Bilberry contains compounds which boost visual acuity. In Italy, a study found that a mixture of these compounds, called anthocyanosides, and vitamin E stopped the progression of lens clouding in over 95 percent of study subjects with early-stage cataract. Back during World War I, British pilots actually ate bilberries before flying to improve their vision. Read more about how bilberry benefits the eyes here.

Blueberry, cranberry, blackberry, grape, raspberry and wild cherry also contain similar compounds which improve vision.

Carrots
Carrots are often associated with improving vision. Indeed, carotenoids, compounds found in carrots which give this vegetable its distinctive orange color (eg beta-carotene), do indeed help to prevent cataracts. They help to prevent cancer and cardiovascular ailments, too.

Other good sources of carotenoids are fruits and vegetables which are orange, yellow and dark green in color.

Onions
Onions are an excellent source of quercetin, a compound which research has found to help prevent cataracts in diabetics, a benefit which likely extends to non-diabetics as well.

While cooking with onions, you may want to leave their skin on so as to allow the most amount of quercetin to enter your food.

Purslane
Purslane is an excellent anti-cataract food because it contains many of the nutrients which help to prevent this condition. These include carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E plus other antioxidants, including glutathione, a potent one.

Glutathione
Glutathione is actually found in high concentrations in the lens of the eyes, where it plays an important role in keeping it healthy. Other than functioning as a protective antioxidant, glutathione also helps to maintain the structure of lens proteins, plays a role in various enzyme systems, plus takes part in the transport of amino acids and minerals. According to Marc Grossman, OD, an optometrist and licensed acupuncturist, "the majority of the cataracts that I see are low in the antioxidant glutathione."

One key way to increase glutathione levels is to consume lots of raw fruits and vegetables, as their cooked counterparts contain markedly less glutathione.

Other foods
Turmeric is another food which contains good amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E and other antioxidants.

Brazil nuts contain vitamin E and selenium, another nutrient which helps to prevent or inhibit cataracts.

Spinach is an excellent source of lutein, which helps to promote healthy vision plus prevent cataracts and macular degeneration (read about macular degeneration remedies here). Spinach also contains carotenoids and helps to protect against cancer.

Wheat germ oil is a good source of vitamin E. You could also load up on other high-antioxidant foods, including yams, leafy green vegetables, broccoli, as well as fresh fruits like citrus fruits and dark-colored berries, to offer your eyes added protection.

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Suzanne

Epidemic of indoor eyesight damage caused by children not spending time outdoors

by P.A. Watson

(NaturalNews) It looks like mom was right - again.

A growing body of evidence is suggesting that the hours spent glued to the television as well as electronic devices is ruining the vision of children and teenagers. Genetics, a factor previously thought to be the main reason for being short-sighted, might now have some competition as a key culprit in deteriorating vision for children and teenagers.

The most recent study published by Ulster University found that the rate of short-sightedness among young people has doubled in the last 50 years. 23 percent of British 12- and 13-year-olds now suffer from myopia, a term used to describe a condition in which distant objects appear blurred while close objects can be seen clearly. In the 1960s, this figure was just 10 percent.

East Asian countries are much worse off, with 90 percent of children being short-sighted.

This rising number of children experiencing myopia is being blamed partly on a lack of exposure to daylight. Dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain, is important for eye health and is released by daylight, says David Allamby, an ophthalmologist and medical director of Focus eye clinic. "Not having enough daylight may cause the eye to grow in an uncontrolled manner," he says. "It not only means children are having to wear glasses or contact lenses, with all the stigma that can bring, but being short-sighted increases the risk of a range of serious eye conditions."

Myopia can run in families. For years, it was thought that too much close-up work was to blame because it alters the shape of the eye as it tries to constantly focus on close-up images. This would certainly lend credibility to going outdoors being a source of eye improvement as focus typically shifts from close-up images to those much farther away.

One Chinese study found that being outside for an extra 40 minutes a day reduced short-sightedness in children. In a three-year trial following 900 children, one group was given an extra 40 minutes outside at the end of the school day. At the end of the trial, 30 percent of those who spent more time outdoors experienced short-sightedness, compared to 40 percent who stayed indoors.

Perhaps complicating the matter, the American Optometric Association found in a 2014 survey that 80 percent of children reported burning, itchy or tired eyes after using electronic devices for extended periods. Blinking helps reduce eyestrain by lubricating the eyes, and people tend to blink a lot less when they are staring at electronic screens. In fact, people normally blink every 3 to 4 seconds; when staring at an electronic screen, that period increases to once every 10 to 12 seconds.

The average 8-to-11-year-old now spends 4.5 hours a day in front of a screen, while teenagers rack up an average of 6.5 hours of daily screen time. Therefore, we can only expect this eyesight epidemic to get progressively worse. Making matters even more severe is the closeness at which phones are held to the face due to their relatively small print, which makes the eyes work even harder in order to focus.

Not surprisingly, diet also plays a role in the proper functioning of the eyes. To help improve eyesight, a diet rich in carotenoids should be considered. This includes foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, broccoli, goji berries, cantaloupe, and apricots. People can combine the best of both worlds for their eyesight by choosing to eat these foods while on an electronic-free picnic.

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Suzanne

For People With Cataracts, A Diet Rich In Vitamin C Can Stop The Condition From Progressing As Rapidly

by J. D. Heyes

(NaturalNews) Diets rich in vitamin C provide a person with multiple benefits, but now researchers believe it also has another use for a more serious condition: cataracts.

"While we cannot totally avoid developing cataracts, we may be able to delay their onset and keep them from worsening significantly by eating a diet rich in vitamin C," study lead researcher Dr. Christopher Hammond said in a news release from the journal Ophthalmology, published online March 23.

Scientists note that cataracts are naturally occurring as people age, causing the lens of the eye to become cloudy. And while cataracts can be removed, they are still the leading cause of blindness around the world.

The new study featured more than 1,000 pairs of 60-year-old British female twins. Researchers say that they discovered those who took in large amounts of vitamin C in their diet were one-third less likely to develop cataracts over a 10-year period.

Researchers went on to note that taking vitamin C as a supplement to diet did not appear to lower the risk; only through dietary intake was the risk mitigated.

As CBS News reported:

The study is the first to show that diet and lifestyle may play a more important role than genetics in cataract development and severity, according to the researchers.

Based on the findings, Hammond's team now believes that a person's genetics probably account for 35 percent of the risk of cataract progression, while diet and other environmental factors may account for the other 65 percent.

Protects against progression of cataracts

Researchers pointed out that it was important to remember the study only shows associations and does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship between the vitamin C and the prevention of cataracts.

"The most important finding was that vitamin C intake from food seemed to protect against cataract progression," said Hammond, who is professor of ophthalmology at Kings College London.

The nutrient's ability to act as an antioxidant could help explain how it is able to reduce the risk of cataract progression, the research team said. Normally, the fluid inside of the eye is high in vitamin C, which helps prevent oxidation that ultimately leads to clouding of the eye lens. A vitamin C-rich diet may increase the vitamin content in the eye fluid, which then provides additional protection against cataracts.

Dr. Mark Fromer, an ophthalmologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, told CBS News, "the finding that vitamin C intake can retard cataract formation is a new finding that changes the way we think of cataract formation."

Now, he said, doctors have a new understanding that "diet clearly is important in slowing the progression of cataracts, the most blinding form of eye disease worldwide."

75 years of benefits

Other experts agreed.

"This is a well-designed, prospective study that confirms what ophthalmologists have always suspected -- that a well-balanced diet that includes foods that give us a boost of antioxidants is critical to preventing damage and the aging of our eyes," Dr. Carolyn Shih, director of research in ophthalmology at Northwell Health in Great Neck, NY, told CBS News.

"As we approach the spring and summer, eating foods high in vitamin C -- such as kale, broccoli, papaya, citrus fruits and strawberries -- is as essential as using sunglasses to prevent cataracts as we age," she added.

In addition, vitamin C has long been considered one of the best defenders against the common cold. In October 2013, Natural News reported that vitamin C had been linked to cure or reduce the incidence of 30 diseases.

"Over 75 years of medical research and clinical practice reveals, overwhelmingly, that vitamin C has the power to ignite the 'self-healing response," we noted.

Check out additional reporting about vitamin C here.

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-Suzanne-

Vitamin C is definitely a plus when it comes to cataract inhibition.