Wellness Archives

Gout Linked to Consumption of Sugary Beverages

Gout isn't just a disease that attacked historical heavyweights like Henry VIII. image via hvo.wr.usgs.gov A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association seeks to determine if sugar-laden sodas and orange juice increase the likelihood that women will develop gout. Gout is a…
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Tips and Warnings If You Must Take Antibiotics

image via blog.usa.gov The discovery of antibiotics was a miracle of a kind, but the wonder drugs are not without their drawbacks. Antibiotics have been associated with dry eye syndrome, eye hemorrhaging, cataracts, and light sensitivity. Learn more about how antibiotics and other drugs side effects…
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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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Inhaled Sterioids Increase Diabetes Risk in COPD Patients

The use inhaled corticosteroids has been linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study published in the American Journal of Medicine indicated that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or COPD who use these drugs should pay special attention to this warning. Drugs include fluticasone (Flonase,…
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Blood Tests For Food Allergies in Children May Result in False Positives

image via usda.gov Blood tests for food allergies in children may not be as reliable as you think. According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics 84 - 93% of foods that had been avoided due to blood test results could be reintroduced after…
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Causes of Dry Eye: Make up, Hormones, Computer Use

image by jovirakel According to an article in Primary Care Optometry News dry eye symptoms can be caused by interactions of cosmetics. Gregory S. Moore, OD pins the problem on the interaction of different product brands rather than the used of eye make-up in general. He…
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Chamberbitter Fights Fatty Liver Disease

The traditional Chinese medicinal herb phyllanthus urinaria, or chamberbitter, has been found to effectively fight liver fat, according to scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Researchers say that chamberbitter reduces inflammation and fibrosis - or scarring - in the liver and that it was useful in treating mice…
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Acupuncture Aids Weight Loss

Image via azacuboard.az.gov Researchers have just released the results of a new study called "The Effects of Acupuncture on Weight-Loss in Over-Weight and Obese Adults Over 24 Years Old." This study has been called "groundbreaking" because it claims that 95% of the participants lost weight over…
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Beet Juice Can Help Prevent Dementia, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Eye Floaters

In our practice we are great proponents of juicing and its many health benefits. One veggie that is in many of the recipes that we recommend for specific eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and eye floaters is the humble seeming beet. We have known for a long time the…
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Contact Lenses: Potential Problems With Long-Wearing Silicone Hydrogels

image by jdurham Researchers have found that people who wear silicone hydrogel (SH) contact lenses are likely to suffer corneal staining (mild abrasions of the eye), but that these situations rarely turn into more serious corneal infiltrative events. Corneal infiltrates are marked by eye discomfort, feeling…
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NaturalEyeCare™ started in 1999 to help the public and professionals learn about complementary care in eye disease treatment.

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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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