Eye Conditions
Tear Duct Support / Pink Eye
For blocked tear ducts or eye irritation, herbal remedies can provide lubrication, soothing and healing effects. Herbs can also be used as an antiseptic or antimicrobial.
With clean hands, gently massage the tear duct in the corner of the eye, next to the nose, with the ring finger.
USEFUL HERBS:
* Bilberry - supports circulation to the eyes.
* Calendula - reduces inflammation and swelling, itching. Use in bacterial or viral conjunctivitis. Apply as local compress and eyewash or in an eye drop formula
* Cayenne - anti-inflammatory for irritated mucus membranes, conjunctivitis. Use in very small amounts, well diluted or in a compound eye drop formula. Initially causes redness, then pain relief. Increased blood flow to eyes. Rinse eyes well.
* Eyebright - allergies, cold ,eye strain, bloodshot, burning, itchy, sticky eye gum or yellow discharge. Use internally and as eye drops.
CONJUNCTIVITIS (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis is caused by a viral infection. Since this virus does not like heat, use a clean cloth or cotton ball, lean over the sink and apply very warm water to your eyes, (the water needs to be as hot as you can stand without burning yourself). Do this as much as possible throughout the day (8 to 12 times). If the conjunctivitis is not clear within two days, check your health food store for eye drops that fight pink eye and conjunctivitis.
Take a whole food tablet of Vitamin A and at least 10,000 mg’s of Garlic for one week.
SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENTS:
* IPLEX - used for eye strain
* CATAPLEX A - improves eye conditions
* AF BETAFOOD - used for eye dryness
* TUNA OMEGA-3 OIL - used for brain and visual health.
* OCULOTROPHIN PMG - used for eye strain, fatigue, failing vision or eye trauma.
* EYE HEALTH (Protocol) - targets support for vision and eye health.
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* BENFOTIAMINE - supports vascular health, including the microvasculature of the retina.
* DHA from ALGEA - supports eye, brain and immune system.
* I-SIGHT - supports healthy retina, lens and eyesight function.