| Mind/Body medicine is related to the fact that our | | | | effect on eyes. |
| general health depends on all the individual parts | | | | 3. Eat food rich in vitamin C and E and minerals |
| working together effectively. Eyesight is also | | | | like sulphur and magnesium. Recommended foods |
| dependent upon our total well being which our | | | | are garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, |
| genetic structure, diet, the work environment and | | | | yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy |
| the level of exposure to airborne toxins. | | | | vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges, tomatoes, |
| The integrative approach evaluates the person's | | | | nuts, seeds and soy products. |
| lifestyle, habits, diet, exercise routine, and stress | | | | 4. Avoid alcohol and caffienated drinks. |
| management, along with the family history, in | | | | 5. Remove the seeds from pod of black |
| determining a therapeutic approach. It attempts | | | | cardamom mix it with tablespoon of honey. Chew |
| to bring in the patient as an active member in the | | | | thoroughly to the strengthen vision. |
| program to maintain eye health. | | | | 6. Almond is ideal for eyes; it strengthens the |
| Improper Eye care can result in: | | | | vision, and calm mental stress. Take 1-2 t. a day |
| 1. Impaired vision (need of glasses) | | | | with warm milk or sweet orange juice. |
| 2. Cataracts | | | | 7. Manage your stress. Meditation, nature walks |
| 3. Damaged Retinas | | | | and yoga helps to relieve stress. |
| 4. Blindness | | | | 8. Exercise daily. Eye exercises help remove |
| 5. Watering of eyes | | | | toxins and congestion from eyes. |
| 6. Pink eyes | | | | 9. Apply Herbal Eye Bags to your eyes. The |
| 7. Dull and tired eyes | | | | green tea has an antioxidant quality and draws |
| Causes | | | | out toxins. |
| 1. Malnutrition | | | | 10. Applying rose water and cucumber gives a |
| 2. Lack of exercises | | | | cooling sensation to the eyes. |
| 3. Excess of alcohol, coffee, sugar, smoking, | | | | 11. Triphala is an important medicine for eye |
| refined foods and hydrogenated oils. | | | | health, especially blurred vision or to prevent the |
| 4. Stress | | | | development of cataract. |
| 5. Diabetes | | | | 12. Elaneer kuzhumbu, Opthacare eye drops, Fine |
| TREATMENT | | | | eye drop are very good ayurvedic medicines |
| 1. Boil 1/2 tp. fennel seed in a cup of water, and | | | | which can be used as a supportive to overcome |
| boil it back until reduced to half. Sip when warm. | | | | the strain caused by computers etc. |
| 2. Drink lots of water as constipation has adverse | | | | |