|
Forums118
Topics9,199
Posts195,597
Members1,323
| |
Most Online5,850
Feb 29th, 2020
|
|
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Here is a link to show exactly where the Space Station is over earth right now: Click Here
|
|
|
4 registered members (Karen Y, Daryl, dedication, 1 invisible),
3,182
guests, and 18
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Protect Your Eyesight!
#124513
04/04/10 11:05 PM
04/04/10 11:05 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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.
Suzanne
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#124514
04/04/10 11:28 PM
04/04/10 11:28 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#124515
04/04/10 11:33 PM
04/04/10 11:33 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#124516
04/04/10 11:40 PM
04/04/10 11:40 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#124517
04/04/10 11:49 PM
04/04/10 11:49 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#129603
12/13/10 11:28 PM
12/13/10 11:28 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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.
Resources
http://www.sciencedaily.com/release...
http://zentofitness.com/saving-your...
http://www.rnib.org.uk/eyehealth/lo...
http://www.agingeye.net/visionbasic...
Suzanne
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#137537
11/16/11 11:49 PM
11/16/11 11:49 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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."
Sources for this article include:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...
Suzanne
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#140121
02/28/12 12:29 AM
02/28/12 12:29 AM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#158575
11/20/13 07:21 PM
11/20/13 07:21 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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.
Sources for this article include:
www.afb.org
www.beautifulonraw.com
www.raw-food-diet-magazine.com
www.amazon.com
Suzanne
|
|
|
Re: Protect Your Eyesight!
[Re: Suzanne]
#163881
04/01/14 11:33 PM
04/01/14 11:33 PM
|
OP
SDA
Active Member 2016
Dedicated Member
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,275
Calif. USA
|
|
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.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.liverdoctor.com
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.3fatchicks.com
http://science.naturalnews.com
Suzanne
|
|
|
|
|
Here is the link to this week's Sabbath School Lesson Study and Discussion Material: Click Here
|
|
|
