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Eye Issues (General, Cataracts, Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration)
Foods to Eat More Of: 
  • Fruits: apricots, avocados, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, clementines, cranberries, grapefruit, grapes, lemons, limes, mangoes, melons, oranges, peaches, pumpkin, raspberries, strawberries, tangerines, tomatoes, watermelon (dried fruits are good as well)
  • Vegetables: asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collard greens, fennel, green & red bell peppers, kale, squash, sweet potatoes, spinach, watercress, white potatoes
  • Whole grains, eggs, seeds (especially pumpkin), nuts, beans, fish/seafood, poultry, yogurt
  • Olive oil,  wheat germ, garlic (raw if you can), ginger, turmeric

Foods to Avoid or Minimize: 
  • Red meat & dairy products (except eggs & yogurt)
  • Refined foods, fried foods
  • Excessive sugar

Essential Oils:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information.  If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.
  • To improve vision: juniper, lemongrass, cypress, eucalyptus (diluted in carrier oil on feet, big toes, bottom of feet, ankles, pelvis, brain stem and/or eye area but NOT directly in the eyes).
  • For swollen eyes: cypress, helichrysum, lavender (diluted and on eye area, NOT directly in the eyes). 
  • For Cataracts: lemongrass, cypress, eucalyptus (around eye area, but do NOT get in eyes).

Natural/Herbal:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information.  If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.
  • Dandelion leaf, fennel, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, parsley, rosemary, turmeric
  • Flaxseed Oil: 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) daily (take in the morning).
  • Eye Rinses:
    • Eyebright (1 tsp/pint), Chamomile (2 tsp/cup), Goldenseal (1 tsp/cup), Marigold (1 Tbsp/cup)
    • Instructions: mix amounts indicated above of dried herb and hot water; cool and strain. Prepare fresh daily. Use an eye-cup to wash affected eye 3 times daily. Can also drink the tea.
  • For pink eye and styes: Marigold eye bath (see above for instructions).
  • Styes: a little  marigold or tea tree cream (be careful not to get IN EYE).  Marigold eye bath (see above for instructions).  Taking garlic or echinacea internally can also help. 
  • For tired eyes, cover with slices of cucumber or used teabags of green tea, fennel or chamomile.
  • For improving night vision, try noni.
  • Recent studies suggest fresh aloe sap directly in the eye can heal multiple eye issues as well, but check with your doctor before trying this.

Supplements & Homeopathic:
  • Vitamin A: 50,000 IU twice daily for 7 days, then 25,000 IU daily for 3 weeks (pregnant women should not exceed 5,000 IU daily).
  • Vitamin C: 1,000 mg 3 times daily for a month (reduce if it causes diarrhea).
  • Vitamin E: 400 IU daily (check with doctor if you are taking anticoagulant drugs).
  • Zinc/ Copper: 30 mg zinc (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month).
  • Bilberry: 80 mg 3 times daily (should contain 25% anthocyanosides; may be included in nutritional supplement eye formulas).
  • Grape Seed Extract: 100 mg twice daily (should contain 92%-95% proanthocyanidins).
  • Ginkgo Biloba: 40 mg 3 times daily (should contain at least 24% flavone glycosides).
  • Selenium: 400 mcg daily (don't exceed 600 mcg daily; higher doses may be toxic).
  • Alpha-lipoic acid: 150 mg daily (take in the morning or without food).
  • Carotenoids: 2 pills mixed carotenoids daily with food (should supply 25,000 IU vitamin A activity).

Mind-Body Connection:​​
  • Nearsightedness can represent a tendency to live in the moment and not plan for the future, or a fear of the future.
  •  Farsightedness can represent a tendency to plan for the future and focus on "what-if's" and not being able to live in the present moment or a fear of the present. 
  • General eye problems or Astigmatism can represent that you aren't looking at something clearly, or don't want to discover something.  A symbolic gesture that may help you open up is to clean the windows in your house. 
  • Cataracts can represents the need for approval from others.  Tied to rejection and hurt by others. Try to improve your self-esteem/self-worth.
  • Nearsightedness can represent a tendency to live in the moment and not plan for the future, or a fear of the future.
  •  Farsightedness can represent a tendency to plan for the future and focus on "what-if's" and not being able to live in the present moment or a fear of the present. 
  • General eye problems or Astigmatism can represent that you aren't looking at something clearly, or don't want to discover something.  A symbolic gesture that may help you open up is to clean the windows in your house. 
  •  Cataracts can also represent an inability to see joy in your future.  
  • An eye sty can represent anger at someone or looking at a situation through angry eyes. 

Recipes - Food Medicine: 
*Note: Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways.  Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.  Recipes naturally Vegan and Gluten-Free are marked as such (V=Vegan; GF=Gluten-Free).

Smoothies/Beverages:
  • Apple-Orange Smoothie (GF)
  • ​Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF)
  • Basic Fruit Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Blueberry Peach Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Blueberry Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie (GF)
  • Brain Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Cranberry-Blueberry Smoothie (GF)
  • Golden Milk (V, GF)
  • Green Smoothie (GF)
  • Mango Lassi (GF)
  • Mango Pineapple Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Mango-Banana Smoothie (GF)
  • Mango-Blueberry Smoothie (GF)
  • Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF)
  • Peach-Banana Smoothie (GF)
  • Peach-Berry Smoothie (GF)
  • Soothing Elixir (V, GF)
  • Sunrise Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Super Skin Smoothie (GF)
  • Superfruit Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Tropical Smoothie (V, GF)

Meals:
  • Adult Ramen (V, GF)
  • Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (V, GF)
  • Avocado & Egg Toast
  • Balsamic Glazed Chicken
  • Black Bean Bowl (GF)
  • Black Bean Chili (V)
  • Black Bean Soup (V, GF)
  • Blueberry Mini Muffins (GF)
  • Broth (Veggie/Chicken/Beef) - (V, GF)
  • Buddha Bowl (V, GF)
  • Bulk Spaghetti Sauce (V, GF)
  • Chicken & Potatoes with Mustard Vinaigrette
  • Chickpea Salad Sandwich (V, GF)
  • Cornmeal & Pecan Crusted Fish
  • Dumpling Soup
  • Edamame Rice Bowl (V)
  • Garlic Soup (V, GF)
  • Healthy Mac & Cheese (V)
  • Healthy Scrambled Eggs (GF)
  • Lemon Chicken (GF)
  • MahiMahi with Cucumber-Dill Sauce (GF)
  • Pasta Della California (V)
  • Pasta Fagioli (V)
  • Red Beans & Rice (V, GF)
  • Salmon with Avocado Salsa (GF)
  • Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (GF)
  • Shrimp with Homemade Red Sauce (GF)
  • Shrimp Scampi (GF)
  • Slow Cooked White Chili (V, GF)
  • Soy Chicken (GF)
  • Spiced Lentil Soup (V, GF)
  • Spicy Black Bean Soup (V, GF)
  • Tilapia with Balsamic Brown Butter
  • Turkey BLT with Avocado & Sprouts
  • Vegetarian Chili (V, GF)
  • Veggie Omelet (GF)
  • White Bean & Spinach Soup (GF)

Sides & Salads:
  • Asian Cabbage Salad (V, GF)
  • Best Baked Potatoes (V, GF)
  • Bruschetta (V)
  • Butternut Squash Risotto (V, GF)
  • Cannellini and Tomato Crostini (V)
  • Caraway Brussels Sprouts (V, GF)
  • Double Mashed Potatoes (GF)
  • Favetta & Pita Triangles (V)
  • Guacamole (V, GF)
  • Homemade Salsa (V, GF)
  • Hummus & Pita Triangles (V)
  • Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (V, GF)
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes (V, GF)
  • Molasses Beans (GF)
  • Pesto Potatoes (V, GF)
  • Pesto Vegetables (V, GF)
  •  Quinoa Salad (V, GF)
  • Red Beans & Rice (V, GF)
  • Roasted Asparagus or Green Beans (V, GF)
  • Rosemary Red Potatoes (GF)
  • Smoked Almonds (V, GF)
  • Southwest Pasta Salad (V)
  • Spinach & Strawberry Salad (V)
  • Steamed Edamame (V, GF)​
  • Three Bean Salad (V, GF​
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