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The health benefits of olive leaf extract may be numerous. Historical usage of the leaves as medicine dates back to pre-biblical times. Ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures were known to use the leaves to treat health problems of all kinds. Modern scientific evaluation has shown that the leaves contain flavonoids (plant antioxidants) and polyphenols (plant compounds) that are known to have pharmaceutical activity. In the complementary and alternative medicine community, the fresh leaves and liquid extracts are taken to fight colds and flu, cure yeast and virus infections and to treat shingles and herpes. As a daily supplement, a low dose of olive leaf extract can help control cholesterol...

Conventional desk jobs in front of the computer, long hours of driving, reading or watching TV can simply overtax your eyes. This is serious problem, because perhaps your eyes are the most precious part of your organs. Devoting at least 15-20 minutes to your eye care everyday can keep your eyes in perfect health. However, unlike most people think eye care is not just about visiting an eye doctor and getting checkups done at regular intervals. It is about avoiding certain bad habits which might cause your eyes problems. It is extremely important to know what the steps are in ensuring good eye care.o Eye Diseases: As you grow older it is only natural that you contract eye diseases. An eye doctor can...

If you are now suffering some sort of eye diseases or discomfort, this article is just for you. It can provide you with very useful information on solutions. Of course, it is essential to have knowledge of the reasons for bad vision before we come to the solution. In fact, these reasons vary very much. If you can delete these adverse factors, your vision will be greatly recovered. Now, let's come to our topic. The factors that may cause eye problems are very plentiful, and some of them are very obscure. Therefore, people can not notice them till the symptoms are very serious. For example, smoking is a very typical case. It can sometimes lead to red eyes and some other eye damages at the initial...

It is a necessity to buy a pair of sunglasses in summer days, however, ones of poor quality not only couldn't prevent ultraviolet radiation, but also more importantly, do harm to our precious eyes. They are possible to make the pupil of your eyes dilate, instead lenses of eyes would absorb more UV. Therefore, sunglasses are not dispensable accessories. For the eye health, it is a must to choose the best sunglasses for you and your love. Then comes to the question how to choose the best sunglasses. The following is to help to give your the answer. What are the tips for choosing the color of sunglasses? The first and foremost tip is to notice whether there are UV-stop labels. Well qualified sunglasses...

It would seem that very soon the old adage of “An apple a day will keep the doctor away” can be replaced with the common tomato. Why? Tomatoes are rich in a powerful antioxidant called lycopene. Antioxidants are extremely important because they prevent and even repair damaged cells in your body. There have been recent studies that have convincing results that lycopene also can prevent prostate cancer and heart disease. One such study, conducted by the University of North Carolina, compared the fat samples of 1,379 men who had suffered from heart attacks with those of healthy men. This study concluded that those men with high levels of lycopene were half as likely to have a heart attack...

In the past, patients with Keratoconus were told that they had little chance to heal the cornea and they had to take corneal transplants to relieve from this kind of eye diseases. However, through researchers' and eye doctors' hard work and researches, patients are lucky now that they can have some less invasive ways to treat Keratoconus. The following will give some introduction on Keratoconus and the new treatments that can give hope to Keratoconus patients. First, let's learn about how the Keratoconus is caused. This is mainly due to the free radicals which can invade the eye and create a reactive species. Then the species break down and cause weakness, which can make the cornea to herniate and...

Media hype and Hollywood bring us images everyday of our favorite and most hated stars running around incognito, seemingly trying to hide their appearance with only one thing: a pair of sunglasses. Many people try to look the same and capture the same image appeal with an attractive pair of shades. However, we often neglect to consider the good that a great pair of sunglasses, not necessarily attractive but fully functional, can do for us. Sunglasses can literally save our eyes. Blindness results from several things besides traumatic injuries and degenerative eye diseases. Cataracts and keratitis, both common eye diseases caused by sun exposure, can eventually lead to blindness. Just putting on a...

urmeric medicinal uses are many. It was one of the staple medicines used in the ancient Ayurvedic practice, which is still alive and well in India and other parts of the world. Its traditional use has been evaluated by modern scientists. They have found that the ancient uses were correct, but they have also learned that there is more to this compound than meets the eye. Ayurvedic practitioners were some of the first to use surgery and they had a good understanding of the workings of the human body, but they were, of course limited by what they could see. There investigations were held back somewhat during a reign that forbid them from performing surgery. But, until that time, they were able to...

Is taking the supplement worth your time? Or are the benefits overstated? Here's a look at the subject. There are literally thousands of studies concerning this plant. It has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In traditional Chinese medicine, it was used to treat indigestion, prevent fatigue, improve urinary function, stimulate the brain and protect the health of the heart. Scientific evaluation has shown that compounds in the plant have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant and anti-cancer activity. They may improve metabolic function, reduce cholesterol levels, and prevent heart disease, cancer and Parkinson's. It is beneficial for people with type II diabetes...

is the difference between opticians and optometrists? This is a question that has caused some confusion to most. People who have trouble with their eyesight just go to an optical shop for a check-up to know if they need eyeglasses or contact lenses. Most do not know if the professional assisting them is an optician or an optometrist. Opticians and optometrists are not the same. They have different expertise when dealing with eye-care. You should be aware of the differences for you might not be in the right clinic for your eye trouble. There are other professionals that specialise in eye care and all of them work together to keep our eyes healthy. The first in line with regards to eye care are the...

Every one should be supposed to take good care of the eyesight. Good vision is a sense missed by anyone who has lost it. Eye diseases are a dangerous factor that deserves enough consideration. Glaucoma is one of the common eye diseases that affect normal vision of many individuals. This is an eye disease which can damage the optic nerve. Glaucoma is associated with many potential symptoms. Some of them are implicit and the others are explicit. Explicit symptoms experienced by patients themselves which may indicate an underlying glaucoma include headaches when reading or entering a dark room, halos around lights, misty vision, eye aches after vigorous activity, and missing pieces in the visual field...

The eye is one of the most important parts of the body, and in many cases it's taken for granted. Developing healthy eyesight can be an easy task with these tips to remember. Carefully Handle Contacts and Glasses When protein builds up on contact lenses, it can have serious consequences. Scratches and even ulcers can develop on your eye, and these tears can become infected with bacteria. Prevent such problems in the first place by removing your contacts every day and cleaning them. Always wash your hands before handling contacts, and purchase a new contact case every month. It's also good to remember the expiration date of your contacts-wearing them longer than recommended by the manufacturer can...

"Tanning beds have no harmful side effects." How many times have you seen an advertisement in a magazine that says just that? Unfortunately, these advertisements are misleading. So, what makes this type of tanning so bad for your skin? The answer is simple. The same things that make the sun bad for your skin are the same reasons that tanning beds are bad. Same as tanning outside, indoor tanning damages your skin from the ultraviolet (UV) rays. Medical evidence has proven time and time again that exposure to UV rays increases your chances for skin cancer. These beds increase your skins production of melanin, which causes your skin to turn brown. Brown skin means that you will be protected from...

Everyone seems to be excited about the health benefits of curcumin. It is currently being studied as a possible treatment for several types of cancer and as a treatment for Alzheimer's. If you're like most people, your hope is to prevent those diseases. It might be beneficial for that, too. Some studies indicate that it reduces the risk of colon cancer, a very common form of the disease. If you pay much attention to the news, you may have seen that eating lots of fruits and vegetables reduces your risk of colon cancer by 20-25%, as long as you don't smoke. Older studies indicated that high blood levels of vitamin A and E were associated with a decreased risk of lung cancer. But, studies of smokers...

Lutein is an essential part of our eyes. It is the main component of the retina and plays a major role in our eyes' ability to form clear and crisp images. As we age, our eyes begin to lose focus. Some people even begin to have blind spots in their central vision. This is happens due to the deterioration of the macula in our eyes, which is otherwise known as Age-related Macula Degeneration, or AMD. Lutein and Zeaxanthin (which forms the central part of the retina) have been found to be very effective in preventing AMD and cataracts. It also protects our eyes from the high energy blue light from the sun rays. There are many other benefits of this nutrient. It is a strong antioxidant and protects the...

Eyestrain is a common form of eye discomfort that can occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, such as driving a car for extended periods, reading or working at the computer. Many of us spend an average of 26 hours a week on their computers at work and at home without realizing the negative effects on their eyes. This can easily give rise to eye problems such as eye strain, eye fatigue, eye stress, eye pain, blurred vision, headaches, and more seriously, eye infections and eye disease. But you can Avoid eye strain by taking simple precautions. Here are some things you can do to help relieve and even prevent eye strain: 1. Use proper lighting Avoid working in rooms that are dark or too dim...

Vital information on macular degeneration. Do you spend long hours in front of you computer screen? Do your eyes itch or burn? You may be experiencing dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome is also referred to as “computer eye syndrome”. Dry eyes are caused by insufficient tearing. This occurs mostly in seniors, but more and more doctors are seeing younger patients due to their heavy computer use. In this article we will review the causes and potential treatments for dry eye syndrome. One the most common culprits of dry eyes is continuous dry air from air conditioning and heating equipment. This dry air aggravates your eyes by drying them out. Due to the fact that you have insufficient...

One of the most popular forms of laser eye correction is LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. This type of eye surgery changes the cornea shape. The cornea is the clear membrane that stretches over your pupil and your iris (the colored part of your eye). After the surgery, the cornea should focus the light the way it should on your retina instead of on a point in front of or behind the retina, which is what causes either nearsightedness or farsightedness. You won't have to wear contacts or glasses again. If you want to consider eye surgery, your ophthalmologist will discuss several types of laser surgery with you. One type is PRK in which the top layer of the cornea, called...

Having trouble reading a menu or need more light reading a magazine or newspaper? If you answered yes and are over 40, join the club! Millions of people in your age group find their vision is not as sharp as it used to be, have trouble reading labels on food packages in the grocery store, and find they are squinting more and more trying to read traffic signs! It's a fact of life. More and more middle aged Americans experience vision impairment of some form or another from simple inability to read fine print to cataracts, which affects more than 65 million Americans. Some have even more serious eye conditions like macular degeneration, and glaucoma, the leading cause of vision impairment in the...

A lot of people ask the question 'what does fish oil do?' when confronted with the topic of fish based oil. This article attempts to explain and help you understand the five key uses of omega 3 fatty acids. So to get the ball rolling, let's look at the five areas that Omega 3 targets: • Diabetes. • Brain Function. • Vision. • Arthritis. • Allergies. 1. Diabetes. Some people suffer from non-insulin dependent diabetes and type II diabetes. What does fish oil do here? Fish oil supplementation helps to prevent these problems. For example, people with type II diabetes usually have high blood levels of triglycerides which increase their risk of coronary heart disease. Thousands of...

What are the benefits of omega3 fat? Answer -- there are many, and they have all been proven by clinical studies. One example is how omega3 fat can be beneficial for your health. Our brain and eyes form a network. Our eyes work as cameras and take snap-shots of what you see and the information gathered is transported to our brains. Here, the brain analyses the images. It can work out the general form and distance of the objects around us. This is how the eyes and the brain are interlinked. But what bonds the two together? Omega3 acids. The two essential fatty acids (EFAs) are found in fish oils. Therefore, fish based oils can provide a natural supply of the fats that the body needs to function. I...

Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, particularly carotenoids, such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. One of zeaxanthin's key roles is to protect the retina of the eye by absorbing blue ligt and acting as an antioxidant. Increased intake of foods containing zeathanthin may decrease the risk of developing age-related masuclar degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in people over 65 years of age. There have been several test tube studies that show that Goji Berries contain antioxidants that prevent the growth of cancer cells, reduce blood glucose, and lower cholesterol levels. The Goji is a shriveled red berry that taste between a cranberry and raisin. The berries are grown in...

Zeaxanthin is a kind of inborn nutrition of eye. The light reflected by objects will be projected onto zeaxanthin and a picture or imagination is formed. The information of the picture will be transmitted to brain and the objects are seen. Zexanthiin is located in an area called macular that locates at retina. So there is a common problem that may happen onto macular, called macular degeneration. It is an age-related problem. So it is also called AMD (age-related macular degenearation). One the main component of macular is zezanthin, a background pigment of eye. Also, lutein is another important substance. And the two substances play crucial role in the health of eye. After some chemical conversion...

The vitreous humor is a clear gel-like substance that is composed mostly of water and gives the eye its shape and form. It fills the space between the lens and the retina (80% of the volume of the eyeball) which lines the back of the eye and helps to keep the retina in place by pressing it against the choroid, a layer of the retina made up of blood vessels. There are millions of fine fibers in the vitreous. These fibers attach to the surface of the retina. What Causes Floaters? As we age, the vitreous shrinks and it becomes more liquid. As it shrinks, these fibers that are attached to the retina pull away from the retinal surface and separate from the retina. This can cause vitreous floaters. The...

As we get older most of us experience changes in vision that can include loss of vision, distortion of vision and blurred vision. People with loss of vision might not see anything at all or they might not be able to distinguish the difference from light and dark or my not be able to see indistinct shapes. It can happen in one or both eyes and it can happen suddenly or gradually. A gradual loss of vision may not be noticed right away or all until something like a car accident happens and they couldn't see. Common causes are blockage of the blood supply to the retina, disorders that damage the optic nerve, diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, and injuries to the eyes, macular degeneration, and certain eye...

Minute 7 people die due to the usage of tobacco. Smoking tobacoo causes more than dozen diseases which effects on nearly every Critical Organ of the body resulting in reduction in overall health. According to smoking facts, tobacco in a cigarette consists of more than 400 toxic substances. It Leads to problems like Cancer, Emphysema (Breakdown of lung tissue), Organ Damage and Heart Desease. Other health problems caused by smoking are gum disease, cataracts, hip fractures, pepticulcers and macular degeneration, eye disease which cause's blindness. In spite of these hazards, many people find it difficult to stop smoking simply because they are addicted to nicotine and are likely to suffer from...

Lutein supplements are an excellent form of increasing this powerful antioxidant into your diet easily and safely. Many changes take place within our bodies as we age and just one of these is the build up of stress on the eyes. Too much of this stress, or depletion of cells through oxidation, could result in the more and more common disease of macular degeneration (blindness). The natural amount of lutein and zeaxanthin becomes less and our risks of losing our independence become higher. The information above doesn't paint a good picture for our future does it? Don't worry there is help on the way in the form of a lutein supplement. Let me explain what lutein is and how it works. It is a member of...

Eye Exercises To Reduce or Decrease Eye Power: Improve Vision or Eyesight With Simple Eye Relaxation Exercises In order to have healthy eyes, eat foods that are rich in vitamin A - carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene and lycopene such as collard greens, broccoli, carrots, beetroots, corn, green peas, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, zucchini and egg yolks. Fruits such as Papaya, blueberries, bilberries and apricots. Also cold-water fish such as tuna, cod, salmon, haddock & sardines. Our body converts beta carotene to vitamin A when needed. This is an important antioxidant that resists oxidative stress which otherwise would damage cells and tissues, including eye lenses...

Is There A Way To Reduce The Eye Optical Power Myopia Or Short Sight Without Laser Surgery? How To Get Rid Of Eye Power Naturally? Yes you can, with right foods and eye relaxation exercises you can definitely reduce the optical power and there is no need to go for Lasik surgery to get rid of your eyeglasses. How To Get Rid Of Eye Power Naturally - What you eat In order to have healthy eyes, eat foods that are rich in vitamin A - carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene and lycopene such as collard greens, broccoli, carrots, beetroots, corn, green peas, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, zucchini and egg yolks. Fruits such as Papaya, blueberries, bilberries and apricots. Also cold...

Protecting your eyes doesn't have to be a full-time job. All it takes is a little care and consideration when it counts, like when handling contacts or making an annual appointment with the eye doctor. If you follow these simple steps, you will be well on your way to laying the groundwork for long-term, healthy eyesight. A Healthy Diet as a Good Foundation Good eye maintenance and prevention of severe effects caused by disease have a lot to do with what we eat. Consume foods rich in vitamins A and C, like carrots and citrus fruits, to promote eye health with long-term benefits. Vitamin E, when combined with the nutrient Lutein, can help reduce the risk of developing cataracts as a senior. You'll...

Generally, our aging population refuses to give in to old age. Senior people want to take care of themselves and minimize the effects of aging. Good eye care is simply very essential for those of us over the age of 60 who require to age healthfully and gracefully. Eye Exams First and foremost, you need to have at least one eye exam per year. The eye doctor, or ophthalmologist, will check your vision to see if you need glasses. The ophthalmologist will also inspect for other diseases that manifest themselves by changes in the eyes. Your eyes aren't only the window to your soul; they're the window to your health. Changes In The Older Eye As a matter of fact, like your skin, your hair, and your joints...

In a recent case study which I also summarized in a recent article entitled "Some Evidence of How We Are Spiritually Connected" I discuss how we are connected beyond the physical. Briefly the study revealed that two individuals who experienced the same traumatic incident together shared the energetic memory of the incident in their own bio-fields as well as a common interpersonal or collective field. When I employed a new modality to help one of the individuals completely release their energetic memory from their bio-field the other individual's energetic memory also spontaneously cleared. What was remarkable about this result was that the second individual was sequestered and blind to the entire...

Foods high in lutein include spinach and kale. Supplementation is often recommended, because foods with lutein contain only small amounts of the carotenoid. For example, one cup of cooked spinach contains only 6mg of the antioxidant. For preventing or reversing macular degeneration, that is probably not enough. Most health experts recommend 10-20mg per day, with 50mg being preferable, due to the nutrient's antioxidant activity. It is important to eat a varied diet. The basic foundation of your food pyramid should be vegetables and fruits. On top of that should be whole grains, such as oatmeal and wild rice. The old food pyramid that you used to see hanging on the walls of elementary schools was...

Many of the toxins found in our foods are from the pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides. These chemicals will seep into the soil which are then absorbed through the leaves and the roots, hence the fruits and vegetables we are ingesting. But not so quick, although the fruits, nuts and vegetables end up with harmful toxins many of the other foods we eat are also at risk. Livestock, fowl, and farmed fished are given color enhancers, antibiotics, steroids and other hormones. Many of these animals are also fed genetically altered foods, not to mention that they also eat the contaminated plants as we do. With all that bad news, I do have good news to share. Many of the toxins that...

During the summer of 2001 I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of an ongoing clinical herbal trial here in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where I qualified to participate because I happen to have high blood pressure. My blood pressure can range anywhere from 145 points to as high as 175 points at times. When I first came into and began the trial, my blood pressure was taken and read at 165 over 95 plus. I've learned from participating in this clinical trial and doing some further research that specific herbs can help lower your blood pressure in a natural way. At the start of the trial, I was asked and instructed by the participating naturopathic doctor to take every day, an organic...

This is the second in a series of articles about a subject that enriched my life. My hope is that a better understanding of health issues will lead to your life enrichment as well. To recap, we have learned that stem cells are required for the growth and development of all cells in the body. We learned that Embryonic Stem cells (ES) are derived from fertilized eggs; and Embryonic Germ cells (EG) are naturally derived from the germ layer of tissue. A third type of stem cell derived from mesenchymal tissue is known as induced Pluripotent Stem cell (iPS). These Adult Stem Cells have shown amazing ability to correct many debilitating, often chronic diseases. Have you ever wondered how scientists came up...

A pair of eyes can easily be called a human being's most prized physical possession. Eyes are associated with the sense of vision and enable a human being to perceive the world around one through the act of seeing. So eye care is extremely important to one's sense of well-being and health. Natural solutions as well as solutions based on medication are available to deal with eye problems like puffy eyes, baggy eyes or the wrinkles around the eyes. Eye health care needs to be given primary importance and visiting an ophthalmologist at regular intervals can ensure good care for the eyes. Are you serious about keeping fit? If you are serious about issues relating to eye health, make sure you get regular...

Before print was invented there were no spectacles, no eye glasses - they were invented in response to the visual problems caused by the printed word. The digital world is placing new and different demands on our eyes. Pixels demand a different focus from the eye than print. Computer monitors cause eye strain (and this includes those on PDAs, cell phones and other handheld electronic devices) for a number of reasons. For instance, computer monitors continuously refresh, or redraw, the image a user sees. Paper, on the other hand, is a static display medium; once drawn, the image does not change. As the computer monitor refreshes, the eye compensates for the quickly changing imaging. The net result is...

For a sighted person, the loss of vision represents much more than a physical impairment. Macular Degeneration and other low vision conditions have contributed to a growing population of people relearning how to live. It means a loss of their accustomed independence: the end of driving to work, reading the local newspaper, even simple pleasures like playing catch. Macular degeneration products and other low vision magnifiers have gave way to life, but not enough. Through a new center based at Wayne State University, a multidisciplinary team of San Diego-area researchers and clinicians has begun work they hope will return a level of autonomy to the growing number of men and women who are facing the...

acts: • Sodas with added sugars act as a diuretic, flushing water and minerals from the body. These drinks actually make one thirstier. • Carbonated beverages contain excessive amounts of phosphorous. This interferes with calcium uptake in the body, greatly exacerbating the effects of osteoporosis in middle-aged woman. The same effects are true for men; the only difference being a 10-15 year lag before becoming obvious. • The amount of caffeine in regular soda is 45 mg. per 12 oz. Children who drink six cans per day are exposed to more caffeine than adults drinking two cups of strong coffee per day, while weighing half as much. • Soft drinks cause weight gain due to the...

The goji berries found in China and Himalayan regions, are considered to be one of the most nutritious foods on earth. The large amounts of vitamins, antioxidants, phytonutrients and polysaccharides make goji berries an excellent way to have a healthy body. One can buy goji berry juice for endless benefits provided by it. There are some very important health benefits of Goji Berries, these are: • Protects eye sight • Protects the liver • Helps in boosting the immune system • Improves blood circulation • Helps in strengthening the legs • Helps in increasing the strength and energy Goji can reduce the adaptation time which the eyes take when a person comes from intense sunlight into a dark...

Introduction Chillies are a member of the pepper family. Peppers are a great source of A, some of the B vitamins, C, vitamin E (a fat-soluble vitamin that is an antioxidant), K, beta-carotene, potassium, lutein, and zeaxanthin. The active component of peppers is capsaicin and there are high levels of this in hot peppers. The hot pepper family includes chili, cayenne, and jalapeno. Health Benefits Peppers contain the antioxidant vitamins A and C, these help to prevent cell damage, cancer, and diseases related to aging, they are also known to support immune function. Inflammation like that found in arthritis and asthma can also be reduced by vitamins A and C. Vitamin K helps strengthening of bones...

As we get older, it's natural to experience our visual abilities fading a bit. After many years of being able to see really well, this loss of vision can be rather disconcerting. I am happy to be able to tell you though that fortunately, there are a number of things that we can do to help improve your eyesight. One of the very best ways to help improve your eyesight is by doing eye exercises. The first eye exercise to improve your eyesight that I would like to share with you involves your thumbs. First, hold your thumbs up directly in front of you at approximately an arm's length distance. Next, move your thumbs in crosses, X's and circles. Follow your thumbs with your eyes while simultaneously...

There is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that helps prevent heart attack and stroke by regulating blood pressure, expanding arteries, preventing blood clots and inhibiting arterial plaque accumulation by as much as 50%! Some studies even show it lowering cholesterol by up to 20%, and even more when supplemented with statins. What is this miracle molecule? NITRIC OXIDE Nitric Oxide (NO) levels rapidly decrease in the body as you enter your 20's and 30's, and continue decreasing every year thereafter. So, how can you increase your NO levels? Well, you can't take a nitric oxide supplement because nitric oxide is a gas. However, there are supplements and foods you can take to naturally...

On a daily basis, your body comes in contact with harmful toxins that can cause numerous health challenges and a decreased quality of life. Heavy metals are in our environment and nothing can be done to change that. We can limit the amount of new heavy-metal toxins entering our planet (although we haven’t done anything about it yet), but the levels that already exist cannot be removed. And when heavy-metal toxins are in the environment, they are in your bodies, with a potentially devastating impact on your health. They’re in your food, in your water, your air, your place of work and in your home – you cannot escape them! Lead, mercury, aluminum, cadmium, arsenic, and nickel are in...

How important is the maintenance of your eyesight to you? Did you know that taking lutein enriched multi-vitamins can prevent loss of sight as you age? Do you know where to buy lutein enriched multi-vitamins? We all know that we could probably take better care of some area of our health and that it basically come down to priorities. Do your priorities change as you get older? Of course they do and as we live in an increasingly ageing society we will soon be prioritising the prevention of diseases of age. One of the main diseases of getting older is Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD. This is the leading cause of blindness in the over 65's and it is preventable. AMD can mean that when you look...

Macular degeneration can cause irreversible vision loss. Although there is no effective cure of AMD, a variety of prevention measures are available to reduce the risk of AMD, especially for older people. The University of Manchester said that smokers are up to four times more likely than non-smokers to suffer AMD. For old people, it is a necessity to stop smoking. People consuming many vegetables rich in carotenoids are reported to have a 43% lower risk of AMD than those seldom eat these foods. These vegetables include dark, leafy greens, especially raw spinach, kale and collard greens. Older people can not absorb enough nutrients from diet alone, so that nutritional supplements including vitamins...

Throughout any given day humans see, touch, feel, hear, and smell multiple times. Rarely do we stop and think about what each sense really means and how it works. Luckily this article isn’t about the anatomy of the five senses but instead about some little known facts you may not be aware of. Seeing Have you ever watched a movie where someone is entering into a high security place and in order to enter they have to press their hand against a glass? Did you know the same could be done with your eye! The two main components of the eye are the iris and retina which are as unique as your fingerprint. Irises give the eye its color and retinas provide depth and distinction between light and dark...

Anemia is one complication of uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, due to a condition called diabetic nephropathy. Nephropathy is a disease of the kidneys, common in diabetics. When the kidneys are healthy they produce a hormone called erythropoietin. Erythropoietin acts on the bone marrow to stimulate it to make new red blood cells and helps to stabilize red blood cells. In nephropathy, erythropoietin levels are low and the bone marrow does not make enough red blood cells to carry the needed amount of oxygen throughout the body. When the number of red blood cells is low or when the amount of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen, is abnormally low, a state of...