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Blueberries Can Improve Memory and Prevent Eye Disease

A new study of lab rats recently published in the journal Nutrition shows that blueberries can increase memory. One month of a blueberry rich diet made older rats perform as well as young rats on memory tests and the benefits lasted even after they stopped eating the blueberry diet. Researchers…
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Ginseng Supports Eye Health and May Boost Brain Function

In the formulas that I have created to support my patients’ and clients’ eye health I have included the herb ginseng because I know it helps improve heart and immune function.  It strengthens the immune system and is an excellent herb for overall health.  After all, the health of the eyes is inextricably connected to the health of the entire body.
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Prevent Macular Degeneration With Diet, Exercise, and Smoking Cessation

It's great when medical studies support what we have been telling our patients and clients for years. A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology describes how a good diet, regular exercise, and the avoidance of smoking can reduce one's risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration.  The study revealed…
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Diets High in Polyunsaturated Fats Increase Risk of Macular Degeneration

image via www.bam.gov Decreasing the consumption of fat may help protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to results of the Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye Disease Study. For their research, the investigators followed nearly 2,000 women aged 50 to 79 as part of…
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Healthy Lifestyle Prevents Stroke, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma

A healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of stroke by up to 80%.

Research published in the journal Stroke encourages people to exercise regularly, drink alcohol only in moderation, eat plenty of fruits and veggies, control weight, and not smoke in order to avoid stroke.

These guidelines are the same that we recommend when it comes to avoiding vision conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
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Omega-3s Found in Fish Fight Macular Degeneration

image via noaa.gov When people between 65 and 84 eat fish weekly they are less likely to develop macular degeneration. The study published in the journal Ophthalmology credits the intake of omega-3 fatty acids with helping to ward off macular degeneration.  Source: https://www.ophthalmologyjournaloftheaao.com Dietary supplements are…
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Omega Fatty Acids Treat Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic Retinopathy

Scientists are continually evaluating the powerful compounds found in omega-3 fatty acids to determine further ways they can be used to make us healthier.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association sought to find out whether taking omega-3 supplements could help those who suffer from atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeats caused by the upper chambers of the heart beating out of sync with the upper potentially leading to a stroke).  In this case, the researchers did not find that taking omega-3 supplements over six months helped decrease instances of atrial fibrillation.  Source: https://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/304/21/2363?rss=1
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Cinnamon Helps Fight Diabetes

image via: www.ars.usda.gov One of the favorite spices of the season could help fight diabetes. Researchers publishing in Diabetic Medicine have found that taking two grams of cinnamon per day for twelve weeks can lower blood pressure and reduce blood sugar levels in those with type…
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Blueberries Reduce Blood Pressure and Improve Eye Health

image via USDA A new study of rats has found that daily intake of blueberries helps reduce blood pressure in hypertensive animals.  The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is unique in that they studied the results of eating the berry itself,…
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Weight Loss Discovery: Eat Less When You Eat a Nutrient Rich Diet

One of the most basic and essential recommendations we can make to those interested in maintaining and improving eye health is to eat well. A new study published in the Nutrition Journal are better able to manage their weight when they consume a diet high in nutrients.  The more nutritious…
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NaturalEyeCare™ started in 1999 to help the public and professionals learn about complementary care in eye disease treatment.

The information and recommendations we offer are based on over 30 years of peer review research and personal clinical experience which guides us in providing a valuable resource to our readers, customers and patients regarding maintaining healthy vision naturally.

We believe that vision health is intimately connected to overall mental, physical and spiritual health. Therefore we encourage people to look at their overall lifestyle and diet as part of keeping healthy vision and reducing the risk of eye disease onset. This includes diet, regular exercise, and management of daily stress. If one has health issues such as high blood pressure, a thyroid imbalance, any autoimmune disease and/or are on medication(s), these possible contributions to eye disease should considered when working with your health care professional.

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