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Natural remedies for eye problems

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:57 +0000

Let’s face it; all of us have ’suffered’ from minor eye problems and what better way to cure them than with the help of natural remedies. The Ayurvedic studies show us that the eye problems are caused by a large number of different upsetting of one of the three doshas. According to it, the sudden aggravation of the Kapha dosha aggravates dullness of eyes, while the increase of the Vata dosha leads to dryness of the eyes. Then there is the pitta dosha that is aggravated due to pollution or stress and results in bloodshot eyes. Other causes of sore eyes include insufficient sleep and others.

A few drops of any one of these will help moisten the eyes make them go back to the normal state. Half teaspoon fennel seeds in a cup of water applied after the substance cools down also make for excellent eye drops.

Must Do’s for effective eye care

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:10:46 +0000

It is important to protect one’s as well as that of children’s eyes from the damaging rays of sun. Wearing sun glasses that block UV-A and UV-B rays are a healthy way of caring for your eyes. A failure to do so might result in a blurred eye sight and would require intervention of lasik technology to restore the eyesight appropriately. Observance of some of the best preventive practices would go a long way for healthy eyesight.

Get your eyes examined at least once between your life age of 20 and 39, every two to three years between the life age 40 and 65, and once every 2 years beyond the life age of 60.
A child’s eyes should be examined first at the age of six months, again after a year i.e. at the age of a year and half and then at the age of five years. After that, routine examinations should be performed if there are any symptoms indicating any eyesight problems.
All diabetics require annual dilated eye examination. Control of diabetes and blood pressure ensures healthy eyes.
Cobwebs in from of eyes should be given an urgent attention of the doctor.
Smoking is also a factor that attributes towards loss of eye sight. Stop smoking to prevent partial/full blindness

An eye for details can save your eye ! (eye care)

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:42:54 +0000

The correlation between the prevention of eye disorders and good nutrition is absolute positive. Worldwide studies have indicated that food consumption that is rich in the five nutrients can help protect the eyes from various eye disorders

The five nutrients:

Antioxidants, zeaxanthin and lutein
Beta-carotene
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Zinc

Most of the fruits and vegetables are rich in Vitamin C like oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, papaya and tomatoes. However Vitamin is a little difficult to source because it is not found in abundant quantities. Some of the good sources for Vitamin E would be vegetables oils, almonds, pecans, wheat germ and sunflower seeds.

Beta carotene is found in dark green leafy vegetables, deep yellow or orange fruits like orange carrots, mangoes, sweet potatoes cantaloupe, apricots, peaches) and vegetables and fortified cereals.

Zeaxanthin and lutein can be found in food sources like dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli, corn and peas.

Meat, liver, shellfish, milk, whole grains and wheat germ are excellent sources of zinc.