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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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Snoring and Insomnia Can Lead to Metabolic Syndrome

image via nlm.nih.gov Snoring and insomnia are often seen as nuisances, either to the person who just cannot fall asleep or to the partner who has to listen to all that racket.  They may be real cause for concern, however. New research finds that both snoring…
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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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Risk of Retinopathy is Significant Even In Non-Diabetics

image via blog.usa.gov Retinopathy (damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) is most commonly associated with diabetes, but a new study shows that 1 in 8 people without diabetes show signs of retinopathy. The study, published in Ophthalmology…
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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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When Cataracts Surgery Doesn’t Work: Know the Risk Factors

Sometimes cataracts surgery is inevitable, but before you consider such a procedure you should be aware of certain risk factors that may decrease the effectiveness of surgery. A study published in Ophthalmology describes how Afro-American patients are less likely to have success with cataracts removal surgery. If you have had previous…
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Omega-3s Aid Babies Vision and Brain Development

The European Commission is standing behind the claims that omega-3s help infants’ brain and vision development. The claims relate to both intake by the mother during pregnancy and lactation as well as directly by the baby.

The statements relate to specific compounds found in the fatty acids:
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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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Glaucoma and Alzheimer’s: Plaque Is A Potential Connection

  image via www.cdc.gov Glaucoma refers to any condition that causes damage to the optic nerve, but its cause is generally unknown.  Researchers in London are establishing a potential link between the development of glaucoma and the onset of Alzheimer's disease. In both cases, the same…
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Protect Children’s Eye With Safe Gift Choices

As the holidays get closer, make sure that the gifts you give the children in your life do not endanger their eyes.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toy-related injuries are on the rise; 186,000 kids under 15  went to the emergency room after toy-related incidents last year.
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New Paltz, New York 12561
Phone: 845.475.4158

Natural Eye Care

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.

Please do not hesitate to call us at 845.475.4158 with any questions and concerns.

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