twitching eye or floaters in the eye the twitching eye magnesium can help that float you see your eyes nose ears and mouth are all connected by you station tubes and there is some foods that cause a blockage of those tubes and when those tubes are blocked it can affect the eyes it can affect the ears it definitely can affect the sinus and it's wheat and dairy and refined sugar can certainly feed that along hello I'm Barbara O'Neal today we're focusing on a topic that often gets overlooked but is essential for our quality of life Eye
Health as we age maintaining good Vision becomes increasingly important in fact studies show that over 60% of people over 65 experience some form of vision impairment the good news is that certain foods can play a crucial role in supporting Your Eye Health nutrients like vitamins a c and e as well as omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to protect against age related eye conditions in this video we'll explore the best foods you can incorporate into your diet to nourish your eyes along with practical tips for maintaining your vision as you age as a thank you
for joining me today we're giving away a 100 free copies of my bestelling book to subscribers so if you haven't yet hit subscribe like this video and comment why you want to win eyes are deteriorating too soon yeah now you have some short range muscles and long range muscles in your eyes the short range of course get you to look at short long at long and by the age of 11 those muscles are set now eye doctors are very being very concerned today about children 's eyesight because children are having overexposure to short range that's
in all the computers game boys television things like that they're having overexposure to short range and underexposure to long range one old doctor he made the statement he said we should spend more time looking at the mountains uh not many mountains in Singapore clouds tops of trees birds flying in the air so if your job is at a computer ideally every hour you should go and do a bit of long range viewing and ideally if your job is on a computer no computer at night you you've had enough eyes need to have if anything over
long range and under short range and that's why children must be their time on the computer game boys things like that must be limited so this is what I advise to parents you say this to the children is your room clean is your cupboards tidy is your bed made is the dishwasher unpacked um shoes clean I don't know you have your list all right you're going to have 15 minutes oh what tidy rooms and houses we'd have every minute on technology must be earned of course your love and affection is not earned we're not even
comparing that because when children leave home guess what everything has to be earned we do not earn the favor of God but I'm not talking about the favor of God it's unconditional but many children's eyes and minds and health are being damaged because of this overexposure to the tech to technology technology has become an integral part of everyday life but it is having a significant impact on our eyes especially in children the constant use of screens whether it's from computers smartphones tablets or gaming devices can strain the eyes and lead to various issues one of
the major problems is digital eye strain which can result from prolonged exposure to screen time this causes symptoms like dry eyes blurry vision headaches and difficulty focusing on distant objects the reason behind this is that when we focus on a screen for extended periods we tend to Blink less which dries out the eyes Additionally the blue light emitted from screens can disrupt sleep patterns by interfering with melatonin production the hormone that regulates sleep for children whose eyes are still developing the effects can be more severe Studies have shown that increased screen time particularly at a
young age is associated with a rise in myopia or nearsightedness this happens because the eye adapts to focusing on near objects and becomes less capable of focusing on distant ones this is why encouraging children to spend more time outdoors and engage in activities that allow them to focus on distant objects like playing outside is crucial the natural light from from the Sun also helps with Eye Health as it prevents the eyes from becoming too accustomed to near Vision to minimize the effects of Technology on the eyes there are several steps that can be taken first
the 202020 rule is a simple and effective method to reduce eye strain every 20 minutes you should take a 20- second break and look at something 20 fet away this gives the eye muscles a chance to relax and reduces strain from constant screen time for children children this rule is especially helpful as their eyes are more sensitive to the effects of prolonged focus on near objects another way to protect the eyes is by adjusting the screen settings on devices reducing the brightness increasing the contrast and using blue light filters or night modes can help decrease
the harmful effects of screen exposure it's also important to maintain an appropriate distance from the screen keeping screens at least 20 30 in away from the eye can reduce the intensity of the light reaching the eyes and make it easier for them to focus for parents setting limits on screen time is crucial creating structured times for technology use and ensuring that children take regular breaks can help prevent eye strain and other related issues encouraging outdoor activities reading physical books or engaging in other non-screen based Hobbies can also promote better Eye Health unfortunately uh eyes deteriorating
too early today and when you start wearing glasses your eyes get a little lazy some points to remember is that when you have eye strain when your brain is tied it weakens the eyes so when's your brain tied students end of the day so eye strain in the evening can weaken your eyes but eye strain in the morning when your brain is refreshed does not weaken your eyes it strengthens your eyes so do the do do the small fine work in the morning rather rather than of of an evening and rebounding strengthens the eyes the
reason rebounding strengthens the eyes is when you rebound you increase blood supply more efficiently and effectively through the whole body but the particular exercise that strengthens the eyes is when you rebound you focus on something where I'm staying at the moment where the rebounder is there's windows that have frames like this so what I do is I focus on the frame and the plant outside jumps in my perip Al vision and then after 10 seconds I change my focus and my focus on the plant outside and then the window frame jumps like this so if
every 10 seconds on the rebound rebounding you you keep changing your focus can you see how that is strengthening the muscles in your eyes Sunshine strengthens the eyes too never should we look at the sun we know that but just being outside the ultraviolet rays from the Sun go through neurochemical Pathways and hit different parts of your brain you see your eyes are an extension of your brain so your brain needs sun and your brain gets Suns through the eyes and Sun strengthens eyesight now if you don't like going outside because it's so bright and
let's say we're in a room like this to tomorrow when in a break we go outside and it's it's not a real bright room um the eyes can find it hard do you find that so what you do is you close your eyes put your head up and let the sun's Rays go through your eyelids and just do that for even 10 20 seconds then put your eye your head down open your eyes your eyes will be used to the light that's an easy way to do it because sunglasses are not good for eyes mhm
and let's say you're going out into a hot summer day and you've got sunglasses on the eyes can't give a message to the brain whereas if we go outside on a hot sunny day the the strength of the sun is being monitored by the eyes and the message is sent to the brain and when the sun is very hot and very strong it gives a message to the skin to close up little recepto sites so you don't burn so easily but if you go out into hot sun with sunglasses on you can burn a lot
easy because your brain didn't get the message that the sun's hot to close the little recepto sites now if someone's going to be driving in the city all day sunglasses can certainly help and if someone's going to go skiing White snow Blue Sky strong Sun they will need sunglasses because the glare from that snow can burn their eyes so common sense is necessary in addition to using common sense with sunglasses it's also important to allow your eyes to naturally adapt to light for instance if you're spending a lot of time indoors particularly in dim environments
stepping outside into bright sunlight can feel overwhelming at first however instead of immediately reaching for Sunglass glasses it's a good practice to let your eyes gradually adjust to the sunlight this helps keep the muscles in your eyes strong and responsive another method to strengthen your eyes is through regular eye exercises these exercises don't require much time or effort but can be very beneficial one simple exercise is to sit in a comfortable position and focus on an object in the distance after 10 to 15 seconds switch your focus to something closer like your hand and then
back to to the distant object this back and forth focusing helps train the eye muscles and improve their flexibility which is essential for maintaining healthy Vision over time now what about glooma and cataracts do you know that they are all diseases of the western world and it's purely reflected on the diet that people are eating so what should we be eating we should be eating a diet that's high in fiber so all plant foods have fiber so that meal we had tonight everything had fiber so your plant-based diets fiber generous amounts of protein because every
me every membrane around every cell is 50% protein and the and you saw in My DNA lecture the body needs amino acids to build new cells so we need protein and the best protein the cleanest burning fuel protein is legumes and nuts and seeds so legumes that's lima beans blackeyed beans canalone beans chickpeas lentils soy soy is only a problem if it's been genetically modified nuts nuts can be overdone so 10 a meal and seeds so seeds probably about a/4 of a cup per meal most people don't eat that many nuts or seeds do they
most people don't eat nuts for a month and then buy a packet of cashews and eat the whole lot in the afternoon is that right they are expensive but they're not expensive if you only have a few so there are the three essential food groups and where you get your minerals is your leg ah sorry that's that's the protein the three essential food groups are fiber protein and fats so the best fats are your nuts your seeds and coconut oil and olive oil what avoc avocado is fine avocado is another great fat but isn't coconut
a saturated fat isn't that great there is no proof that saturated fat cause heart disease did you know that and I'll show you that when we talk about heart health it's a myth in fact I've got five books in my health center the great cholesterol lie the great cholesterol con the great cholesterol deception the great cholesterol myth the dumb myth the great cholesterol what's in hoax con we're running out of words so there your three essential food groups your fiber there's your vegetables or your plant your your uh fruits proteins and your healthy fats they
will give your eyes all the nutrients that they need in addition to the three essential food groups fiber protein and fats there are specific foods that provide nutrients directly linked to better Eye Health dark Leafy grains like spinach kale and collard are rich in lutane and zanthin these two antioxidants are found in high concentrations in the retina and they help protect your eyes from harmful light waves like ultraviolet rays adding these greens to your meals can help reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts another important nutrient for Eye Health is
Vitamin C citrus fruits like oranges lemons and grapefruits are packed with this vitamin which helps support the health of of blood vessels in your eyes vitamin C may also lower the risk of cataracts and slow the progression of age related macular degeneration in addition to Citrus other foods high in vitamin C include strawberries bell peppers and broccoli vitamin E is also crucial for maintaining healthy eyes this antioxidant protects eye cells from damage caused by free radicals which can break down healthy tissue you can find vitamin E in foods like arm sunflower seeds and hazelnuts consuming
a handful of these nuts and seeds regularly will help ensure your eyes get the protection they need zinc is another mineral that plays a vital role in Eye Health it helps transport vitamin A from the liver to the retina where it is used to produce melanin a pigment that protects the eyes zinc can be found in high amounts in legumes such as chickpeas lentils and kidney beans as well as in shellfish like oysters crab and lobster while Seafood is a rich source of zinc those following a plant-based diet can still get enough by consuming legumes
and fortified cereals omega-3 fatty acids are essential for maintaining the health of the retina and reducing the risk of dry eyes fatty fish such as salmon mackerel sardines and tuna are rich in these healthy fats Omega-3s help reduce inflammation in the eyes which can lead to dry eye syndrome and other conditions for those who don't consume fish plant-based sources of Omega-3s include flax seeds cheer seeds and walnuts carrots have long been associated with Eye Health due to their High beta carotene content beta carotene is a type of vitamin A that helps with night vision and
prevents dry eyes while carrots are indeed beneficial other foods like sweet potatoes pumpkins and butternut squash also contain high levels of beta carotene and can be easily incorporated into meals to promotee good vision and there is a way that you can get rid of cataracts and that is one drop of castor oil wiped over the eyelid it'll go through the lashes the castor oil will penetrate in through the eyelid and also into the eye through the lashes castol penetrates deeper than any other oil and wherever it penetrates it breaks up unnatural formations which a cataract
is I've had several people get back to me and testify that their cataracts are going by doing the Castoro usually you would do it twice a day gloma can also be benefited by the ceral on the eye one lady said that she read on the internet that it's not safe well that's ridiculous that's incredibly sfe safe castol is very very safe it never harms it it never hurts another effective herbal treatment for Eye Health is ibrite this herb has been traditionally used for various eye conditions including conjunctivitis red or strained eyes and even Vision issues
you can make an eye bright tea by steeping the herb in hot water then letting it cool once cooled you can use it as an eyew wash some people also take eye bright as a supplement to support overall Eye Health bilbury is another herb known for its benefits to the eyes particularly in improving night vision it's rich in antioxidants specifically anthocyanins which can help protect the retina and improve blood circulation to the eyes some studies suggest that bilbury can help slow down the progression of cataracts and macular degeneration you can find bilbury in capsule or
liquid form and it's often included in eye health supplement Ginko Boba is known for increasing blood circulation including to the Eyes by improving blood flow it can help with conditions like glaucoma and age related macular degeneration some research shows that it may help slow the progression of these eye issues and it is often used in combination with other herbs for maximum effect for dry eyes fenel seeds can provide relief you can prepare a fennel seed tea let it cool and then use it as an eyew wash the soothing properties of fenel help reduce inflammation and
irritation Cay and pepper is very good for washing the eye with for glor coma but not many people are brave enough so there is an eye wash that is very beneficial for Sore Eyes for bloodshot eyes for dry eyes and this can also be used for glooma it's um a half a teaspoon of golden seal and a half a teaspoon of eyebr and one cup of boiling water so you cool and strain and then you can wash wash your eyes with a little eye wash you know the little eye bath you can wash your eyes
with that a couple of times a day I've had guests come to our program with dry eyes and some people with weepy eyes they're always wiping their eyes and they have found that this tea has helped them ey bright El leaves and that's a root usually buy it in a powder form it's a very powerful herb it's called King of tonics to all mucus membranes and your eyes are a mucous membrane ibrite is a leaf you buy it from a herb shop in some Health Food Shops they actually have I bright and golden seal drops
I've seen that but ibite herb is a specific for all eye problems do you recommend cataract surgery if the person is almost blind from cataracts um yeah have the surgery but if it was me I'd probably do the castor oil for a month or two and see if that helps remember eye surgery has come a long way in fact all surgery has come a long way I I I think it's the only area in medicine that has really Advanced is surgery there are also several lifestyle changes and additional natural remedies that can support Eye Health
for example incorporating more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins a c and e into your diet can provide essential nutrients for your eyes another helpful practice is to ensure you stay hydrated drinking plenty of water can prevent dry eyes and maintain overall eye moisture additionally taking regular breaks from screens can reduce eye strain regular eye examinations are also crucial as they allow for early detection of any potential issues if you wear glasses or contact lenses ensure your prescription is up to date some people find that using protective eyewear while reading or working on a computer
can further reduce eye strain thank you for joining me today to explore the importance of Eye Health and the best foods to keep your vision sharp remember taking simple steps in your diet can have a lasting impact on your eyes and overall well-being if you found this information helpful please like this video subscribe to the channel and share it with friends and family who could benefit from it your eyes deserve the best care possible so let's make those healthy choices together until next time take care and stay healthy
