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Macular
degeneration is an eye disorder causes a progressive visual loss due
to degeneration of the macula, which is the part of the eye's retina responsible for
fine vision. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in both the USA and in Europe. This
loss of vision may appear suddenly or it may progress slowly. Normally, the person's peripheral
and color vision are unaffected. The two types of macular degeneration: are: Atrophic “dry”
and Exudative “wet”. In exudative, the
degeneration of the macula occurs with hemorrhaging or leaking of fluid from small blood
vessels that develop beneath the center of the retina. Resulting in scarring and
vision loss. Macular
degeneration is probably the result of free radical damage similar to
the type of damage that causes cataracts. Things that make a person
more vulnerable a person to getting macular degeneration include: aging,
atherosclerosis,
hypertension, and
environmental toxins. Heredity may
play a role as well. Because, toxins play a role a colon and intestinal
cleansing maybe helpful, as toxins have a tendency to accumulate in that part of the body and then affect other areas of the
body.
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Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
Carotenoids
beta carotene |
10 |
good for all eye
disorders, they are very important for rebuilding and repair of
body cells.
Generally, a carotenoid
mixture combined with a complete
multi-vitamin with good mineral content will
produce very nice results. |
| Multi-vitamin
and Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E,
vitamin B complex, vitamin A,
vitamin
C, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of macular degeneration. A
daily supplement provides nutrients that promote good general
health and well being. |
| Selenium |
9 |
this
mineral is an important antioxidant |
| Bioflavonoids |
9 |
bioflavonoids are
natural antioxidant and free radical destroyer. They help prevent
eye damage and also relieve pressure resulting from cataracts. |
| vitamin
A |
9 |
important for good eye
function and it is also a powerful antioxidant |
| vitamin
C |
9 |
works with
bioflavonoids as an antioxidant |
| Grape Seed extract |
9 |
powerful anti-oxidant and healing
agent |
| vitamin
E |
8 |
helps body healing
process and it also serves as a powerful antioxidant It also
assists in
ridding the body of free radicals. |
| vitamin B
complex |
8 |
this family of vitamins is needed for eye cell
metabolism |
| Zinc |
8 |
deficiency in this
mineral has been linked to eye disorders |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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