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Eye Exams For Children

Children need eye exams too, and, according to a new paper published in Pediatrics it is important that they get checked before they start school.  The US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommend that kids visit an eye doctor at least once between ages 3 and 5.  There is some…
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Acupuncture Relieves Depression, Allergies, Eye Disease

image by Kyle Hunter Depression often emerges in post-menopausal women, but a new study out of Norway shows that many women find relief through regular acupuncture sessions. Previous research found a connection between the occurrence of hot flashes and the emergence of depression, so this study…
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Heart Health Depends on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: New Study

There's even more science to back up the claim that eating fruits and vegetables will help you fight heart disease. The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition has published a paper on heart health.  Researchers indicate that those who eat at least 8 servings of fruits and vegetables each…
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Intraocular Lenses for Cataracts: Yellow and Orange Filter UV Radiation Best

If you're considering cataract surgery and are looking to block your eyes' exposure to UV radiation your best bets are yellow or orange filters.  A study published in Ophthalmology, which specifically focused on intraocular lenses (most commonly used to replace the eyes' lenses after cataract surgery), found that yellow and…
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Do 3-D Video Games Harm Children’s Eyes?

child with handheld game

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published a statement regarding the use of handheld 3-D games by children under age 6.

Nintendo recently started warning parents that young children could compromise their vision if they look at the 3-D games for long periods.  The AAO does not seem to think that warning is completely warranted:
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Cranberries in Pure Form Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

The latest findings of people unsuccessfully trying to prevent recurring urinary tract infections by drinking cranberry juice cocktail are no big surprise.  The study, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, showed that college-aged women who drank 8 ounces of 27% cranberry juice beverages were no less likely to suffer from recurring…
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Tai Chi Helps Seniors’ Balance and Reduces Falls

At Natural Eye Care, we recommend stress reduction techniques as a way to promote eye health.  At the top of our list is the practice of tai chi.  Not only does tai chi help to calm the mind and the body, it has also been shown to prevent falls in…
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New DNA Test Available For Blinding and Fatal Batten’s Disease

The CEO of a Texas based biotech company, Craig Benson, was a father who thought that his five year old daughter needed new glasses. It turned out that she had the rare, and eventually fatal Batten's disease. Batten's disease is a disorder of the nervous system that leads to blindness,…
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Fatty Acids Reduce PMS and Ward Off Eye Disease

Here’s another reason to include fatty acids in your diet: they may help relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

A study published in the journal Reproductive Health showed that, compared to placebo, women who took one to two grams of fatty acids per day reported an alleviation of PMS symptoms.  Researchers note that taking a daily dose of fatty acids did not increase cholesterol levels.

Source: nutraceuticalsworld.com
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Exercise: Prevent Diabetes By Walking 10,000 Steps Per Day

A new study published in the British Medical Journal makes the case for walking away from diabetes.

The researchers studied nearly 600 adults over 5 years and found that those who took 10,000 steps per day (the equivalent of 5 miles) had much better insulin sensitivity than those who walked less.

Diabetes risk decreases when one’s insulin sensitivity increases.

Source: LA Times article
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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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