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"Broccoli may help combat heart disease, stomach ulcers, and macular degeneration. Researchers theorize that sulforaphane, which is abundant in broccoli, may combat heart disease and perhaps stomach ulcers by inhibiting the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Broccoli does indeed contain two phytochemicals thought to help eye health, lutein and zeaxanthin, and fend off macular degeneration (an age-related eye disease). Broccoli may help reduce inflammation and joint pain." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"In other research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2004, an animal (baboon) model was used to show that the combination of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E reduced C-reactive protein, a potent inflammatory marker for coronary artery disease and macular degeneration, as well as for other diseases of aging. It is also important to note the membrane-stabilizing activity of coenzyme Qio, and the very recent discovery of its favorable effects on platelets and platelet function. All these properties of coenzyme Qiq enhance its anti-aging benefits." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Beta-carotene's powerful antioxidant actions help provide protection against macular degeneration and the development of cataracts, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. Tips on Using Carrots SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Carrots that are deep orange in color contain the most beta-carotene. • Avoid carrots that are cracked, shriveled, soft, or wilted. • Carrots are best kept refrigerated in the crisper section, but don't store them with fruits. Fruits produce ethylene gas as they ripen. This gas will decrease the storage life of the carrots." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Eggs also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals that may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Home Remedies Eggs have been used in a variety of ways for medicinal purposes. One popular remedy for colic consists of beating four to five egg whites and putting them on a piece of leather, sprinkling the mixture with pepper and ginger, and then placing the mixture over the child's belly button." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Vitamin E supplementation and macular degeneration: randomised controlled trial. BMJ 325, 11. 117. Stahl, W., Junghans, A., de Boer, B., Driomina, E. S., Briviba, K., and Sies, H. (1998). Carotenoid mixtures protect multilamellar liposomes against oxidative damage: synergistic effects of lycopene and lutein. FEBS Lett. 427, 305-308. 118. Wrona, M., Korytowski, W., Rozanowska, M., Sarna, T., and Truscott, T. G. (2003). Cooperation of antioxidants in protection against photosensitized oxidation. Free Radic. Biol. Med. 35, 1319-1329. 119. Wrona, M., Rozanowska, M., and Sarna, T. (2004)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "The avoidance of excessive incident sunlight to minimize risk for skin cancers, cataract, and macular degeneration might further jeopardize vitamin D status in older people. Interestingly, previously reported dietary associations between AMD and fish and zinc (for which milk is an important source) might reflect, in part, a protective effect from vitamin D, as both fish and milk (fortified with vitamin D in the United States) are also important sources of vitamin D in the diet. H." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "The effect of supplementation on the prevention of total and prostate cancer, CVD, and age-related eye diseases (cataracts and macular degeneration) are being examined. Preliminary analysis reported no significant effect of any of the vitamins on cardiovascular outcomes. The WHS tested the ability of aspirin, vitamin E, and (3-carotene to prevent cancer and CVD [37]. Analysis of (3-carotene supplementation showed no effect of (3-carotene on risk of CVD." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Even conditions not directly related to pathogens seem to be helped due to the huge boost to the body's immune system, for example, macular degeneration, allergies, lupus, inflammatory bowel disorders, diabetes, snake bites, abscessed teeth and fibromyalgia. Please note that MMS doesn't cure anything, but rather it allows our body to heal itself. Notice how I carefully step around the words 'cure' and 'heal', even though that is what is really happening." Humble says, "Separate tests conducted by the Malawi government produced 99% cure results for malaria." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"We have also recently learned that ApoE-4 may be protective against macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness in the elderly.'1 getting tested for apoe In recent years, some clinics have begun offering a test for people with memory problems to see if they are carriers of ApoE-4 as part of the diagnostic evaluation. Since the E-4 allele is associated with risk for other dementias besides Alzheimer's disease, it is not very helpful in narrowing down the diagnostic choices." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.)

"Antioxidants have been shown to help prevent a number of long-term illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and the eye disorder called macular degeneration. Bilberry also contains vitamin C, another antioxidant. Anthocyanidins found in bilberry fruit may also be useful for people with vision problems. During World War II, British fighter pilots reported improved nighttime vision after eating bilberry jam. Bilberry has also been suggested as a treatment for retinopathy (damage to the retina) in diabetics because anthocyanodins appear to help protect the retina." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Recent studies indicate that diets rich in lutein are protective against cataracts and other forms of macular degeneration. Tips on Using Kiwi SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Select firm, unblemished fruit. • To test for ripeness, press the outside of the fruit. If it gives in to pressure, the fruit is ripe and ready to eat. If the kiwi is not ripe when it is first bought, place in a brown paper bag at room temperature and check daily for ripeness. • Kiwi can be stored for days at room temperature. For longer storage, keep in the refrigerator for up to four weeks." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"One of the problems with macular degeneration is the buildup of waste products, so you want to get the blood flowing." HCA, CLA, EGCG, and Chromium for Weight Loss CLA Cromium Picolinate BACK IN 2004, when I wrote Living the Low Carb Life: Choosing the Diet That's Right for You from Atkins to Zone, I wrote the following sentence in the chapter on supplements: "Memorize this: There are no supplements you can take for weight loss that will cause the pounds to just melt off without you having to do anything at all." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Take 400 IU a day. macular degeneration is a common ailment among the elderly, who often have low levels of gastric acid and digestive juices, fluids that are important for the metabolism of protein and absorption of 194 nutrients. Protein and a variety of nutrients are important for eye health.The supplement betaine hydrochloride improves stomach acidity and digestion, especially of proteins. Take 1-3 capsules with each meal, but reduce the dose if you experience a warming or ^ burning sensation. > 00 Herbs: Bilberry is recommended in treating macular degeneration." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Macular degeneration. In a 2001 double-blind study, over 3,600 people suffering from age-related macular degeneration were randomly given antioxidants, zinc, antioxidants plus zinc, or a placebo.26 All took their supplements for a little over six years. Compared to placebo, the zinc reduced the risk of developing advanced macular degeneration by 25 percent. Zinc plus antioxidants lowered the risk by 28 percent. Daily Requirement The RDA for zinc is 11 mg per day for men ages 19 and up and 8 mg per day for women ages 19 and over." - Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D., The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Get the book.)

"The wearing of sunglasses, including regular UV-reflecting spectacles and contact lenses, is largely responsible for certain degenerative eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. Most people who use sunglasses on a regular basis report continuously weakening eyesight. Depriving your eyes of adequate exposure to ultraviolet light can have serious consequences for your skin and even risk you life. Normally, as soon as the optic nerves of your eyes sense sunlight, your pituitary gland produces hormones that act as boosters for your melanocytes." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"In this chapter, we consider the existing evidence for the benefits of certain diets and supplements in slowing age-related visual problems associated with cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy (summarized in Tables 1-3). B. Nutrition and Other Aspects of Vision The reader is referred to other texts and reviews that describe the role of nutrition in other aspects of vision that are briefly summarized in the following paragraphs." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Antioxidants may decrease the risk of macular degeneration in the elderly (van Leeuwen et al. 2005). But they offer nothing for mortality (Bjela-kovic et al. 2007). There is a suggestion that patients with type 2 diabetes will have fewer upper respiratory infections if they consume a daily multivitamin (Baringer et al. 2003; Fawzi and Stampfer 2003). This study recruited patients from two urban clinics in North Carolina, a state with a well-documented, impressive income gap." - Nortin M. Hadler MD, Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America (Get the book.)

"Note also that vitamin C is an important part of the "antioxidant cocktail" shown in research to help prevent the deterioration of vision associated with macular degeneration (see page 169). Vitamin C is found in virtually anything that grows. Berries, citrus fruits, kiwis, green vegetables—especially broccoli, cabbage, peppers, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts—all are loaded with the stuff. Fresh is best, as vitamin C content is reduced when vegetables are cut and left standing, sometimes in less than three hours." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Smoking, poor diet, and obesity all increase the risk, as do high blood pressure and a number of factors that you can't control (like family history, aging, and the newly discovered complement factor H (CFH) gene, which is strongly associated with macular degeneration). But what you eat—and the supplements you take—affect the macula, and research shows that diet and supplements can be used to treat or prevent the condition." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Oily fish—and the omega-3 fatty acids found in them—can help protect against macular degeneration. A review of omega-3 functions in the retina from the National Eye Institute's Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids play a pivotal role in protecting the retina. They should be included in any program for eye health and vision preservation. And while you're at it, take a multivitamin. An analysis of data from the Physicians Health Study shows that taking a multivitamin supplement can decrease the risk of cataracts." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Antioxidants neutralize free radicals to reduce the risk of macular degeneration, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Some of the beta-carotene in foods and supplements can be converted into the retinal form of vitamin A. About 10 percent of the carotenoids (beta-carotene is one of the carotenoids) in plant foods can be converted into retinal. The remaining carotenoids may be used as antioxidants. Beta-carotene is abundant in yellow and orange vegetables and fruit. The other forms of vitamin A do not exhibit antioxidant activity." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "There are some indications that adequate zinc intake may reduce the risk of macular degeneration, common in older populations. Appendix E: Alcoholism Alcoholics have special needs for vitamins and minerals. Alcoholics often get smaller amounts of nutrients because they consume less food. Many alcoholic beverages can be seen as "empty calories" because they supply energy without the nutrients needed to burn that energy. Alcoholics may be more sensitive to excesses of certain nutrients." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"The article continues: Not only do statins greatly reduce cholesterol and lower mortality in people at risk for heart attacks, but some studies also suggest that they might help prevent or treat a wide range of ailments, including Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, bone fractures, some types of cancer, macular degeneration and glaucoma.'0 Quite a list. Of all these claims, the most important is that statins prevent heart attacks, or other mortal events among those with high blood cholesterol." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"They are also rich in other nutrients and plant chemicals such as beta-sitosterol, a phyto-chemical that has cholesterol-lowering properties and may aid in reducing the size of the prostate gland and fighting prostate cancer too; lutein, a phytochemical that helps fight macular degeneration and inhibits prostate cancer growth; and carotenoids, which help the body to absorb fat-soluble nutrients and protect against cancer, eye problems, and heart disease. Home Remedies Every part of the avocado has been used at one time or another to tackle a few of life's inconveniences." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Not only are obese men twice as likely to develop macular degeneration, but eating too much fat also increases your risk for this disease. It's not just saturated fat you have to worry about, either. At least one study has shown that monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may harm your eyes just as much. Scientists think fat-clogged arteries around your eyes contribute to macular degeneration the way blockages in your chest can trigger a heart attack. The solution is to focus on eating certain types of fat and continue to cut back on the harmful ones. Eat fatty fish." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"As a result, they tend to be at greater risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration, a progressive eye disease that is one of the leading causes of blindness. No matter what the color of your eyes, wearing dark glasses can help protect eyes from these and other eye disorders. Eye Color Changes Just as our genes program the color of our eyes, they appear to play a role in age-related eye-color changes. About 10 to 15% of Caucasians experience eye color changes during adolescence or adulthood." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Berries, broccoli, spinach, and tomatoes all provide antioxidants that are closely associated with preventing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and degenerative eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration. Moreover, as we face an epidemic of cognitive decline and impairment among the aging populations, berries in particular, have been shown to lessen the risk of these dreaded conditions related to the brain and cognition." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Optometrists can test for such conditions as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration and prescribe medications for certain eye diseases. ¦ Optician: Also not a physician, an optician specializes in making and adjusting eyeglasses and other optical aids from prescriptions written by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. LISTENING TO YOUR EARS Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot? Can you tie them in a bow? Do your ears hang low? ears—at least our outer ears—very seriously. Without a doubt, they're two of the more ridiculous-looking parts of our faces." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"It is always wise to consult with a physician in cases of infections or serious eye imbalances, such as pinkeye, shingles, ulcerations near the eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or detached retinas." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "Research is indicating that increasing levels of these compounds, which include vitamins C and E, betacarotene, selenium, coenzyme Ql 0, flavonoids, and sulfur-containing amino acids (cystein and methionine), can reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis, macular degeneration, and other age-related degenerative conditions." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

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