INTEGRATIVE VISION CARE AND NUTRITION
Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being
depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. So it should
come as no surprise that healthy eyesight is also dependent upon our total
well-being, which is affected by our genetic makeup, the food we eat, our work
environment and exposure to airborne toxins, as well as our general belief
systems about ourselves and the world we live in.
The integrative approach evaluates the person's lifestyle, habits, diet,
exercise routine, stress management along with the family history in determining
the healing approach. It attempts to bring in the patient as an active partner
in the healing process. Specific habits have been identified in studies to be
very damaging to our eye health, including smoking, excessive alcohol, coffee,
excess sugar and refined foods, and hydrogenated oils (like margarines).
Nutrition and nutritional supplementation can play a key role in helping to
prevent vision loss and keeping our bodies strong.
For more information, see our comprehensive resource site at NaturalEyeCare.com.