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5 Top Foods for Eye Health
Do you find yourself squinting and straining to read the daily news and wondering why the writing on menus has become so small? Are you interested in keeping your vision sharp no matter what your age? If so, these five best foods for eye health are a natural way to give your vision a boost from the inside out! Continue reading
300+ Evidence-Based Longevity Promoting Natural Substances
Research has concluded that a healthy diet rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory natural substances can increase longevity and improve the aging process by reducing the risk of age-related diseases Continue reading
7 Natural ways to relieve dry eyes
Eye health can sometimes be an overlooked aspect of your overall well-being, but that shouldn’t be the case. If you suffer from dry eyes, Continue reading
Foods, Supplements, and Other Lifestyle Strategies That Promote Good Vision
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Deteriorating vision is primarily a side effect of our modern lifestyle that limits our time outside in daylight Continue reading
Eat Right to Protect Your Eyesight
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness among the elderly, but may be largely preventable through an antioxidant-rich diet Continue reading
4 Ways to Keep from Loosing your Eyesight (Cataracts)
The human eye is uniquely equipped to stay young in appearance and health late into life (thanks to the heightened expression of the enzyme telomerase) but not without good nutrition!
How to Avoid Cataract Surgery
Age-related cataracts are the leading cause of low vision and blindness throughout the world. Up to 30% of people over the age of 50 will develop them. By age 75, about 70% will have cataracts. Surgery to remove cataracts has become almost routine. Continue reading
The Vegetables that Can Hydrate You more than a Glass of Water
Crunch time: Celery is 96 per cent water – but is also rich in minerals
A new study had found that some fruit and vegetables may hydrate the body twice as effectively as a glass of water – making them a refreshing snack option during the hot summer months. Continue reading
Watercress Turns Off Breast Cancer Cell Growth
Long associated with tea sandwiches and white gloves, watercress contains a powerful plant compound that may help fight breast cancer.
According to a study conducted at the University of Southampton and published in the British Journal of Nutrition and Biochemical Pharmacology, Continue reading
How One Drink Could Protect Your Eyesight
The association between vision and diabetes is not too well-known, but it’s definitely one to be aware of. Diabetes is a disease primarily caused by insulin resistance, of course, but along with blood sugar problems, diabetes can also affect the retinas of the eyes. Diabetic retinopathy, as the condition is called, is the most common reason for blindness in American adults. Continue reading
Astaxanthin—Nature’s Most Powerful Antioxidant
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- Astaxanthin is believed to be the most potent antioxidant nature has to offer. In terms of antioxidant power or potency, astaxanthin is 550 times stronger than vitamin E, and 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C
- While it is related to other carotenoids like beta-carotene, Continue reading
Pinhole Glasses Instantly Transform Blurred Vision into Clear Vision for Astonished Wearers
You’re probably familiar with all sorts of mythologies promoted as “truisms” in modern medicine: Flu vaccines prevent the flu (they actually don’t), CT scans are harmless (they aren’t), chemotherapy works to save lives from cancer (it actually causes cancer), and so on. There are all sorts of falsehoods in dentistry, too: Mercury fillings are safe for you! (They aren’t.) Gum health Continue reading
What Protects Your Eyes Better Than Carrots Can?
The second most common cause of vision loss in people over 65 is macular degeneration. In this condition, the retina is injured. This condition affects close to two million people in the U.S., a number expected to rise as the population ages.
Macular degeneration happens when the macula has deteriorated to the point where your central vision is blurred, Continue reading
Here’s Why Kale Is Called the ‘Beef’ of a Plant-Based Diet
While there’s no official definition of the term super food, the generally implied idea is a fruit or vegetable that is particularly nutritious and beneficial to your overall health and wellness, with high phytonutrient content. By that definition, kale should have a spot in the top ten. If you want to be healthy, there’s no avoiding the leafy green vegetables, and kale is one of the most nourishing. It Continue reading