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An Introduction
To The Eye Advisory
by Robert Abel, Jr., M.D.
Eyes don't get sick by themselves, and an eye cannot be treated
without attending to your overall health. I am interested in
providing you information not only about your eyes, but about
their connection to your mind and body.
As I already stated, I am a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been
practicing for 34 years. (See About Robert Abel, Jr., MD) I manage patients
with cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes and many other
eye disorders. In order to learn more about eyes, I have investigated
amazing connections between the course of my patients' eye problems and
their overall health. The effects of certain diseases and drugs, as well
as vitamins, supplements and herbs, will be explored for many eye conditions.
The Eye Advisory will be discussing the power foods, specific
supplements, as well as the high-tech options that have been
found to be useful for specific eye conditions such as cataract,
macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy,
allergies and many more. (See Eye Topics) We will also describe
what is good for the health and eyes of your children, eye exercises
to combat computer eye strain, tips for breathing, meditation
and visual imagery.
A Short History of Medicine:
"Doctor, I have an ear ache."
2000 B.C.- "Here, eat this root."
1000 B.C. - "That root is heather, say this prayer."
1850 A.D. - "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."
1940 A.D. - "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."
1985 A.D. - "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."
2000 A.D. - "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this
root!"
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Nearly 2,500 years ago, Pythagoras was said to have designed
the caduceus, the symbol of medicine. It features a sword entwined
by two snakes. One snake represents science and reason, the other,
art and intuition. In this website, I would like to help you
discover remedies that have been uncovered by both science, intuition
or both.
The duality of East and West, art and science, and mind and
body must be enlisted for healing to take place. The wisdom of
the aboriginal shamans, Chinese traditional medicine and Ayurveda
(the Buddhist/Indian form of medicine) which all proceeded the
Christian era, are still the mainstays for therapy in much of
the world. Philosopher Rene Descartes separated the function
of the mind from that of the body. This Cartesian model eventually
led to specialization in medicine, where parts are examined,
diagnosed, dissected and even transplanted without consideration
of the whole.
The Eye Advisory will look at the whole, and share scientific
and historical information while providing you with information
for the health and care of your eyes.
You will learn drinking water, eating the right foods, simple
eye exercises, relaxation methods, and specific vitamins can
be just as powerful, in many cases, as medicines, lasers and
surgery. Prevention is the key.
One of the secret weapons employed by the Royal Air Force
to gain supremacy in the night skies above war-torn Britain came
from a jam jar. Although the German Luftwaffe had more planes
and pilots than the British, they didn't have jars of bilberry
jam on the tables in every flight mess. The purple bioflavinoids
in bilberry feed the rod cells in the eye. It is these cells
that we depend upon for night vision. Likewise, we need the yellow,
orange and red fruits and vegetables for day vision.
There are more than 300 drugs that can accelerate the formation
of cataracts. Drugs that lower cholesterol may affect the liver,
and the liver is the important organ for the health of the eyes,
as all nutrients pass through the liver. Fat-soluble vitamins
- A, D, E and K - are stored in the liver. Cortisone inhalers,
antihistamines, and even Viagra can affect your eyes.
Eye muscle movements may relieve stress and are the key to
REM sleep, as well as hypnosis. Therefore, some psychiatrists
and psychologists are using eye muscle movement therapy to deal
with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Since I don't know your story, you must continue to advise
your ophthalmologist, optometrist, physicians and other healthcare
givers on these symptoms while exploring your options.
I firmly believe that you have to want to change before you
can develop a new program for your eyes and your health. The
Eye Advisory will provide information to help you on your voyage.
Check back often to see updates and the Tip of the Month.
Thank you again for visiting Eye Advisory.com.
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