>(22-04-11) Improve your vision naturally

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by Dr. David Jockers
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>(NaturalNews) Vision is one of the most sophisticated feats of creation. The
>ability to transmit photo rays and create pictures of reality is such an
>incredible process that most talented scientists do not completely understand
>it. Unfortunately, vision problems are one of the fastest growing functional
>health deficits in the world. Fortunately, natural lifestyle solutions can help
>prevent and reverse many of today`s vision problems.
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>The eyes are especially susceptible to lifestyle and environmental stressors
>that play a very big role in functional eye deficits such as cataracts,
>glaucoma, and blurry vision. The eyes have a higher level of oxidative stress
>and free radical activity than any other organ. Certain lifestyle habits such
>as excessive time in the sun, smoking, heavy toxic exposure, poor diet, &
>nutritional deficiencies increase oxidative stress and accelerate the
>degenerative processes of the eye.
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>One of the most common causes for poor vision in industrialized countries is
>due to heavy intake of sugar, grains, & processed foods. All of these foods
>increase our blood sugar and insulin levels. Continually eating these foods
>depletes the body of critical trace minerals, B vitamins, and anti-oxidants
>while creating an insulin resistant state on the cell membranes.
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>When blood sugar stays elevated for too long, it interacts with enzymes and
>other protein molecules and creates dangerous substances called Advanced
>Glycolytic End Products (AGE`s). AGE`s are highly inflammatory and destructive
>as they damage tissue throughout the body including nerve fibers and blood
>vessels. One of the most sensitive regions for AGE related damage is the optic
>nerve, macula lutea & retinal regions of the eye.
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>Prevention and reversal of functional and degenerative vision/eye problems
>depends on our ability to reduce inflammation and enhance cellular healing
>processes. This begins with a diet rich in phytonutrient dense vegetables,
>healthy fat and clean protein sources. Non-starchy vegetables and anti-oxidant
>rich herbs are the best sources for critical eye enhancing phytonutrients.
>Healthy fat sources include coconut products, avocados, olive oil, nuts, &
>seeds. Healthy protein includes wild-caught fish, grass-fed red meat and free
>range chicken, turkey and eggs.
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>Carotenoids are special phytonutrients that densely populate the eye tissue
>and function as anti-oxidants, neutralizing free radical damage created by
>lifestyle stressors and unavoidable factors such as sunlight. Carotenoids also
>act as filters to protect the eye from blue light, which is naturally found in
>sunlight.
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>Carotenoids are found in leafy greens, kiwi and red, orange, and yellow fruits
>& vegetables. Beta carotene is one important carotenoid that is found in
>carrots, apricots, cantaloupe, & sweet potatoes. Other carotenoids such as
>alpha-carotene, gamma carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin all help produce vitamin
>A retinal. Retinal is the critical anti-oxidant in the eye tissue.
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>Lycopene is another carotenoid that is found in red fruits and vegetables such
>as tomatoes, red bell peppers, watermelons, grapefruit, & papayas. Although
>lycopene does not have vitamin A activity, higher consumption of this great
>nutrient has been linked with lower risk of macular degeneration.
>Lutein and zeaxanthin are very powerful carotenoid antioxidants that act to
>directly absorb and neutralize near ultra-violet light and protect the macula
>lutea. The richest source of these two super-nutrients is egg yolk from a free
>range chicken that had a nutrient dense diet. They are also found in many
>fresh, raw vegetables.
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>The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA are very critical for healthy
>vision and eye function. The best source of EPA & DHA is through purified fish
>or krill oil. The brand should be molecularly distilled and 3rd party tested
>for purity. Anyone with vision problems should look to take a minimum of 1.5
>g/daily of EPA/DHA.
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>http://www.i-care.net/ocupower.html
>http://low-vision.org/en/Good_Nutri...
>http://www.naturalnews.com/031178_d...
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