Macular Degeneration:
• Macular
degeneration usually refers to the deterioration of the retina over age
• The retina is
the portion of the eye, that has receptors and nerves which collect and
transmit
the visual information
to the brain
Symptoms to look for:
• Loss of vision
in the centre of visual field
• Difficulty in
recognising faces
• Trouble
distinguishing visual features
• Straight lines
look irregular or bent
• Difficulty in
reading
• Images between
two eyes do not sync
• Objects look
different sizes in each eye
Causes:
• With age,
health of eyes deteriorate
• Additional
blood cells form beneath the central part of the retina
Natural home remedy using Indian gooseberries and brahmi powder:
1. Cut and
de-seed 4-5 Indian gooseberries
2. Grind the
gooseberries to make a paste
3. Add 2 tsp of
brahmi powder, an ayurvedic herb, to this paste
4. Mix well
5. You may add 2
tbsp honey for taste
6. Have the
mixture 2 times a day
Tips:
• Eat 20-25 goji
berries or wolf berries every day
o
They are a source of antioxidants and beta-carotene
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Chinese medicines use them as a natural cure for vision problems
• Consume foods
rich in omega 3 fatty acids
• Consume fish
like:
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Salmon
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Mackerel
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Sardines
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Tuna
• Consume
soybeans, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and leafy greens