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Benefits Of Regular Intake Of Tea

Past studies have demonstrated that tea intake is beneficial to human health, and the positive effects include mood improvement and cardiovascular disease prevention. In fact, results...
Health4 years ago

Health Workers Demand Retirement Age Review To 65

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has demanded an upward review of the retirement age of health workers from 60 to 65. The...
Health4 years ago

Stakeholders Advocate Improved Funding For Safe Blood Services

Some stakeholders in the health sector have advocated that a percentage of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHPF) be used for provision of safe blood services...
Health4 years ago

The eyes are one delicate part of the body essential for our sight and awareness of our environment. A healthy eye is key to the function of a human being and overall health. Poor eye sight can be depressing and frustrating to any human being, and thus eye care is crucial for better health and happiness. In this edition I have selected some herbs that can help one to care for one’s eyes naturally. Milk Thistle is a popular herb used for eye improvement but it’s rare in this clime, but can be replaced with carrots which has lots of carotenes and carotenoids which help the retina have amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties usually used to detoxify the liver. Fat-soluble vitamins and glutathione present in the liver and are responsible for repairing any eye damage, thus the health of the liver plays an important part in the health of your eyes as well. Green tea really does deliver when it comes to health benefits and disease prevention. The secret superpower of green tea is antioxidants, like vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin which are vital in helping prevent eye disease. Special antioxidants called flavonoids in the tea leaves help protect the eyes against diseases such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and some types of glaucoma. One particular flavonoid known as gallocatechin, collects in the retina and actually protects the retina against dangerous UV rays. Bilberry has a long medicinal history in Europe. It has been used to treat anything from kidney stones to Typhoid fever. During World War 2, British pilots noted that Bilberry jam before a flight dramatically improved night vision. Modern research now supports these claims. Bilberry is known to contain anthocyanosides, which not only have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but are also good for microcirculation, improving night vision and enable the eyes to adapt to lighting changes. Bilberry, known to contain 10X antioxidants of vitamin C and 50X of vitamin E, is also beneficial for eye disorders like macular degeneration, reducing inflammation of retina and retinopathy. Gingko is not a common herb in our clime but it can be replaced with garlic which enhances blood circulation in the body and the eyes as well. It has also been used to treat the central nervous system and much other eye disease for centuries. In a study conducted by Korean researchers in 2012, biloba extracts were shown to have improved the vision of many test subjects suffering from normal tension glaucoma. It has also been proven to be beneficial to those suffering from macular degeneration. Specifically, garlic reduces blood pressure and other high cholesterol challenges that may affect blood circulation to the retina. Eye patients are advised to eat garlic most often in their food, teas and other condiments. Those with ulcer are advised to use garlic cautiously. Bitter Cola is another herb that has been tested and confirmed by natural health researchers, that helps to enhance eye health. Studies have shown that it’s effective for cataracts and glaucoma. The effect is such that it decreases the pressure in the eyes of glaucoma sufferers. One can chew it or extract the liquid as eye drop. Turmeric is known for its medicinal and anti-inflammatory benefits as well as its positive effects on the eyes. Curcumin, an active compound in turmeric, is known to be effective against inflammation of dry eyes. This well-known spice is also said to reduce the oxidation of the eye lens, which is considered to be a major cause of some eye disorders. The caution however is that these herbs should not replace the expertise of an optometrist. Rather they are meant to be the sole backer of your eye health, incorporating them into your regular diet is certainly recommended to keep them healthy. Along with this, don’t forget to consult your optometrist on a regular basis.

The eyes are one delicate part of the body essential for our sight and awareness of our environment. A healthy eye is key to the function...
Health4 years ago

Managing Cold Naturally

We are at the peak of the rainy season again with its accompanying ailments such as cold, catarrh, cough and fever. As usual, many people will...
Health4 years ago

The Best Ways to Lose More Body Weight

More people have become more aware of their overall wellbeing. This mainly indicates that they have good health. Today’s lifestyle, where we tend not to exercise...
Health4 years ago

HIV Prevention: Group Wants FG To Include PrEP In NHIS

The New HIV Vaccine and Microbicides Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) yesterday urged the Federal Government to include oral Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a HIV prevention drug, in the...
Health5 years ago

COVID-19: Body Charges Rivers On Thorough Hand Washing

Amidst fears associated with the dreaded Coronavirus, which has been detected in most states, the Rivers State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), says it...
Health5 years ago

COVID-19: ‘No Challenge In Community Sensitisation’

As the fight to prevent the rampaging Coronavirus from infecting Rivers people continues, part of the measures adopted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in...
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HOW TO TRANSFORM SKINNY FAT TO FIT

If you are reading this post, you may be wondering if going from skinny fat to fit is an achievable feat. It is possible that you...

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Benefits Of Regular Intake Of Tea

Health Workers Demand Retirement Age Review To 65

Stakeholders Advocate Improved Funding For Safe Blood Services

Managing Cold Naturally

The Best Ways to Lose More Body Weight

HIV Prevention: Group Wants FG To Include PrEP In NHIS

COVID-19: Body Charges Rivers On Thorough Hand Washing

COVID-19: ‘No Challenge In Community Sensitisation’

HOW TO TRANSFORM SKINNY FAT TO FIT

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