Chrysanthemum flowers for Eye Health
Tweet I’ve written about Chrysanthemum flowers before but wanted to include another recipe for Chrysanthemum tea (Ju Hua) where the flowers are boiled to make a popular cooling tea to drink in the warm weather or to use topically on the eye. Chrysanthemum tea has many medicinal uses. Used for at least 2,000 years, this herb was first listed by the physician Shen Nong who suggested that continued use would “slow aging and prolong life”. The... Read More
Seven Essential Nutrients for Eye Health
Tweet Support your eye health by incorporating these seven essential nutrients into your diet: Lutein and Zeaxanthin – carotenoid compounds found in the lens and retina of the eyes. These antioxidants protect eyes from free radicals and A diet high in these compounds may protect the eyes from macular degeneration and cataracts. Carotenoid compounds are found in yellow and orange fruits & vegetables, dark green, leafy vegetables and egg yolks. Vitamin... Read More
Acupuncture and Eye Health
Tweet Your eyes are a reflection of your overall health. Illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be revealed in the eyes. Conditions such as glaucoma, optic neuritis or vision loss are often associated with systemic health problems. It is this interconnection between your eyes and your health that acupuncture and Oriental medicine can tap into and utilize to treat eye and vision problems. Eye conditions respond well to acupuncture... Read More
