Herbs for eye health Written by Anonymous
Question : MY son, 12, was found to be short-sighted recently. His reading was 1100 degree (1.1) for each eye. Is there any supplement that can help him? How about tips that he can practise on a daily basis? Answer : BILBERRY, with standardisation of 25 per cent anthocyanidins, is a potent antioxidant and possesses collagen-stabilising action and smooth muscle-relaxing properties, which also exert anti- aggregation, blood sugar lowering and anti-ulcer effects. Bilberry extract has been shown to hasten regeneration of rhodopsin (a light-sensitive pigment found in rods of retina) and improve visual acuity in dim light. Eyebright helps relieve conjunctivitis, itchy and irritated eyes. A herbal formulation containing bilberry and eyebright, with other herbs of value such as lycium, also known as wolfberries, which are rich in carotenoids, helps improve night vision and blurred vision. As a rich source of lutein, spinach offers protection against macular degeneration. This synergistic formulation will be well-suited for maintaining and treating various eye conditions, including short-sightness.
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Two basic approaches to losing weight; one approach is correct and other is wrong. Which approach do you think we consistently choose? Yep...the wrong one. The Real Weight Problem Gaining weight is your problem, not losing it. Until you learn how not to gain weight, all weight loss efforts are done in vain. First, recognize that there are two types of weight gain...Natural Age Related Weight Gain and Weight Regain. - Natural Age Related Weight Gain
Gaining weight as you age is inevitable. Even body builders, athletes purposely building muscle, can not keep up with body's relentless drive to slow down metabolic rate. As rate drops, amount of energy consumed each day drops developing a huge positive energy balance, perfect for gaining weight. You have to do something with all extra energy you're consuming. Unfortunately, law of thermodynamics tells us we can not create or destroy energy. So if you eat it, plan on burning it. This way you're never left asking, "Where did I go wrong?" - Weight Regain--The gaining of weight during or immediately after dieting.
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