Eye problems- Cataracts
Cataracts is a condition affecting the eye that causes clouding of the lens. A gradual progression of vision problem, may result in vision loss.
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Cataracts usually progresses gradually. Most age-related cataracts may progress over a period of two years. Other types of cataracts, especially in younger people and diabetics, may progress fast. The symptoms include:
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| The majority of cataracts are related to ageing, cataracts are sometimes seen in babies. This type of cataract is called congenital cataract. Cataracts may also develop as a result of other diseases such as diabetes or trauma to the eye. Risk factors associated with cataract development (after infancy) are:
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Calcarea carbonica: Vision feels like they looking through a mist. Hardworking, responsible type, but is overwhelmed when under stress. Tendency to a sluggish metabolism, may gain weight easily. Sour perspiration. Constipation. Worries about a breakdown or disease. Chilliness, swollen glands, weight problems, easy Calcarea fluorica: When there are harden or thicken abnormally. Tendency toward hard swollen lymph nodes, joint pains, fibrous growths or bone-spurs. Worse during weather changes. Better by warmth. Causticum: Cataracts develop if a person also has issues with moving the eyes. Muscles around the eyeballs were stiff or weak. Worse after getting cold or in the wind or open air. Feeling of grittiness or sand in the eyes. Muscular stiffness in many body areas. Worse from cold. Better by warmth. Symptoms feel better in Recommended therapy is 1 to 2 drops in the eye, 3 to 6 times daily. Cineraria is the traditional homeopathic remedy most often recommended as eye drops for cataracts due to its capacity to clear and dissolve obstructing fibrils in the lens. Boericke describes that it is most effective in traumatic cases and should be instilled into the eye one drop four or five times a day for several days. Clarke states that patients should be receiving specific homeopathic treatment internally Colchicum: Soft cataract, Pupils are unequal, Pupil of the left eye contracted. Dim vision after reading. Ledum: Cataract accompanied by gout. Naphthalinum: Soft or other cataract with opacity of cornea. Natrum muriaticum: Useful at the beginning, when cataracts begin to develop. Muscles around the eyes can feel bruised and weak, especially when the person looks down. Feeling of gauze across the eyes. Part of the field of vision is hard to focus on. Craves salt. Worse from being in the sun and with headaches from the sun. Phosphorus: Dust or mist in the eyes obscuring vision. Soreness that feels like eyestrain after very little use. Black spot before the eyes, use this remedy. Great burning of the eyes. Small bright dots of colored light when the eyes are closed. Sympathetic and fond of company, but can tire easily. Active imagination, fearful. Secale: Incipient cataract. Cataract of old people, especially women. Sepia: Sensation of weakness in the eye. Worse as evening approaches. Eyelids may twitch and there may be sharp pains. Better during daytime hours and when eating. Silicea: Cataracts after extended periods of eyestrain. Cataract of office workers. Tend to be chilly, often sweat at night. Low resistance to infection. Fine hair, weak nails, easy tiredness. Swollen lymph nodes frequently. After-effects of injuries and ulcers of the cornea. Sulphur: Used after Surgical treatment of cataract or done at any stage of the disease. Zincum sulph: Used for opacities of the cornea. |
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Ionic Footbath Detoxification |
| Home Remedies for Cataracts |
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Aniseed and Coriander mixture: Aniseed is great for eye problems. But you can increase its benefits by adding coriander powder and a little of brown sugar to it. Mixing these three ingredients and consuming it is daily is an excellent way to prevent cataracts naturally. Consume aniseed daily: Consuming aniseed is very beneficial for cataracts. You have to eat at least 6 gm of aniseed daily two times a day. Within a short time you will start getting positive results. Drinking carrot juice: We all know that carrot is very effective for improving our eyesight. It is a rich source of Vitamin A, which is excellent for providing you healthy eyes. Drinking carrot juice regularly helps in preventing various problems of the eyes and also improves your vision. It is also good for preventing cataracts if taken regularly. Drinking pumpkin juice: Like carrot juice, pumpkin juice is also very effective for preventing cataracts. You have to extract the juice from the pumpkin flowers. If you do not like drinking pumpkin juice, you can still make use of the benefits of pumpkin juice. All you have to do is to pour the juice over your eyes and keep it in your eyes for about 15 minutes. Doing this regularly can give your positive results. Eating almonds in the morning: Almond is also good for cataracts. All you have to do is to soak some almonds in water and leave it overnight. In the morning, take these soaked almonds and eat then after peeling off the skin. You can have a glass of milk after eating the almonds. In addition, it also helps in improving your eyesight. Eating spinach: Spinach is a superfood that is beneficial for our body. It has lots of health benefits. It is also good for your eyes. This is because spinach is a rich source of carotenoids. Carotenoids are needed by the retina in your eyes. Eating raw garlic: You can improve your vision and make your vision clear by eating 2 to 3 cloves garlic daily. If you feel that your vision is becoming blurry very often, you can try this home remedy and make correct it. Green vegetables rich in vitamins: Try to increase your intake of green vegetables. Include them in your daily diet, especially those vegetables that are rich in Vitamin C and E. Lemon juice and rose water eye drops: Take equal quantities of lemon juice and rose water and fill a bottle with this mixture. Mix them well before you apply it in your eyes. Take an eye-dropper and fill it to the maximum. Now you have to drop this mixture into both of your eyes. When it falls in your eyes, you may feel a burning sensation in your eyes. This causes your eyes to water. But it is a good home remedy for cataracts. |
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What is the pressure point for cataracts?
Jingming (UB-1) lies where the inner corner of the eye meets the nose. Bladder 1 and 2 are perhaps the best two points for eye problems of all kinds, from early-stage cataracts or glaucoma to hysteria with vision loss.
Gallbladder 1 Left eye, about half thumb width beside outer edge of the eye.
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Kidney point-Location Soles of both feet • Imagine horizontal line dividing foot in half horizontally – From tip of big toe to base of heel • Imagine vertical line dividing foot in half vertically. Left foot: Kidney point in top left quadrant – Right foot: Kidney point in top right quadrant • Imagine another horizontal line following bottom of ball of foot • Kidney point is below this line (red) and above halfway line About as wide as your thumb • Place thumb on vertical line, with two thirds of the thumb in top left quadrant and one third in top right quadrant of left sole Use knuckle or thumbs to rub up and down Liver Reflexology Point Massage to support breakdown and clearing of toxins from body • Improve liver function to store blood, send blood to muscles and tendons, ensure smooth !ow of Qi • Support liver’s role of “opening into the eyes” Sole of RIGHT foot only • Beside the kidney point • Below bottom of ball of foot and above halfway line • Square-shaped area that extends almost to edge of foot Locate on sole of your RIGHT foot Use knuckle to rub up and down • Can also use thumbs to press and rub Eye Point Accumulated energy blocks/de"ciencies and toxins if you wear glasses or have vision problems • Massage to promote smooth !ow of Qi through eyes, and increase the !ow of Qi and blood to nourish the eyes • Point will be sensitive • Soles of both feet • Underside of 2nd and 3rd toes (index, middle) • Below toe pad and including area underneath • Forms a “U” • Groove under toe pad • Sides of toes • Especially between two toes Use thumbs to press and rub up and down • Also press and rub in small circles Then your right foot |
| Bio-Energetic Balancing Remedies Suggestions |
| Run an eye scan and then using the Search Criteria set the type to Item and add the homeopathics listed above. Set the Type to description and add items for cataracts (scan 3-5 times) or any other symptom of the eyes they are experiencing. Imprint into a correlating homeopathic (like Visiopar) or herbal remedy (Like Bilberrycom) and supplement nutrition like NS Eye Therapy. |
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