NATURAL EYE CARE NEWSLETTER
- Antioxidant alpha-tocopherol protects the retina from damage due to glaucoma according to a recent study 78% of us are not aware if we have had our maculae checked, 1 in 5 continue to smoke; 3 in 5 don’t eat enough fish, 1 in 2 don’t exercise regularly & 1 in 4 don’t wear sunglasses, all of which are risk factors
- Compact fluorescent lights are linked to migraines, epilepsy & the auto-immune disease lupus; they are claimed to trigger eczema or skin cancer in light-sensitive people
- Certain carbohydrates may play a role in the development of macular degeneration-heavy consumption of high-glycemic index foods has been also implicated in diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers
- The electronic game Sight Training by Nintendo is no substitute for proper eye training -diagnosis & a targeted approach would be of more benefit according to Australian optometrists, as well as encouraging children to be more active and not spend more time in front of games or TV
- There are many eye problems linked to high blood pressure e.g. glaucoma so have your eyes checked regularly
- A University of Washington study showed in 1-3 year olds, for every hour of TV viewed, a child was 10% more likely to show ADHD symptoms at age 7 – limited viewing to age 5 was recommended because of the danger to early brain development- the Australian average is 2.3 hrs of TV/day
- Long hours spent on websites are crippling Australian children, according to health experts. Children as young as 5 are suffering back pain & experts are expecting epidemic of musculoskeletal conditions and obesity-related disease, neck and back pain – we ask, what about the effect on vision, especially distance
- USANA Health Sciences Essentials listed as top of 100 leading supplements. It is available from homeopath Cornelia Shepherd (95421488). Supermarket brands like Herron, Cenovis & Myadec scored the lowest - researchers said there is strong evidence that those over 55 should take a multi daily to prevent long-term disease – call us to see where yours came on the list
- Sunshine deficiency leads to vitamin D crisis – endocrinologists are saying we need sunlight; 20-30% of us are sun-deficient & run the risk of bone disease, fractures, diabetes & cancers – vitamin D levels can be tested in the blood now
- Eating fish can poison children through mercury- parents are being warned against large fish species such as swordfish, marlin and shark; there is a link with developmental delays and brain problems
- Experts say ADD may be wrongly diagnosed, blaming it on a sleep-deprivation epidemic, especially amongst teenagers; a 15 year old should be getting 9-10 hours sleep to help improve concentration – some US schools have experimented by starting one hour later, with a rise in test scores and less teenage car accidents resulting
