Posted by Pande Pire on November 26, 2006 at 07:48:45:
Eye Yoga and Alternative Eye Treatments
Eye Yoga: Simple procedure for strengthening and exercising the eyes
SUN TREATMENT:
Sit comfortably facing the sun with EYES CLOSED and sway the body gently from side to side like a pendulum for 5 minutes. Remember to keep the eyes closed and not open. Hot sun at noon should be avoided. Morning or evening is the best time for sun treatment. It should be stopped whereever there is discomfort.
For all eye problems, splash water on your eyes and do Nasal Cleansing in the morning and evening.
Soothing the eyes is another way of resting them.
Do Eye Exercise to tone your eyes.
Remove your glasses or contact lenses when you exercise.
Blink and look away from the object when you were
looking at to release tension from the eyes.
For cataract, eye splashing can help.
Other recommended exercise are Alternate Nostril Breath, Half Moon Posture, Crocodile Posture, Cobra Posture, Deep Relaxation Exercises, Forced Alternate Nostril Breath, and Folded Tongue Breath.
Eye ailments often accompany a time for you to have new vision about your life or a situation that you are currently presented with. If you have an eye ailment, the exercises below may serve as a complimentary practice to any other treatment.
Eye Yoga is best performed while sitting with straight spine. Once in morning, once in evening.
1. Side to Side and Up and Down
With Eyes Wide Open. Look all the way (ATW) to the left. Look ATW to the right. 4 times (x) then close eyes and rest.
With Eyes Wide Open. Look ATW up. Look ATW down. 4x then close eyes and rest.
2. Diagonal
With Eyes Wide Open. Look ATW to upper left. Look ATW lower right. 4x then close eyes and rest.
With Eyes Wide Open. Look ATW to upper right. Look ATW lower left. 4x then close eyes and rest.
3. Around the clock
With Eyes Wide Open. Look ATW to 1:00, Look at 2:00 all the way to twelve. 1x then close eyes and rest.
With Eyes Wide Open. Look ATW to 11:00, Look at 10:00 all the way to twelve. 1x then close eyes and rest.
4. Focus practice
Hold up one finger in front of your nose and focus on your finger print. Then look out the window and focus on the horizon. 4x then close eyes and rest.
5. Eye cupping - most important, all throughout the day
Cover your eyes and sockets with the palm of both hands. Overlap your fingers on your forehead. 1 minute. Repeat all day many times. Sit at a desk and put your elbows on the table top for support. You may then perform eye cupping for 5 to 10 minutes.
Home Remedy for Eye Strain
Another common home remedy for eye strain (red eyes) is to slice a fresh potatoe and put potatoe slices on your eye when you go to bed at night. You'll wake up with the dried starch on your eye lids but this is expected and okay.
Home Remedy for Wrinkles on and around the Eye Lids
For wrinkles around the eyes, try slices of fresh cucumber.
Home Remedy for Cataracts
Here's one you can laugh at, but still should take seriously. For eye ailments, use drops of pee-pee from a new born (not more than 3 months), breast fed baby in your eye. Great for cataracts.
Nutrition for eye health
Fat You Can Use: EFAs
You're getting too much fat in your diet ... and not enough: the average American consumes way too much omega-6 fatty acid and not nearly enough omega-3. These fatty acids affect the eyes in a wide variety of ways. Find out how, and learn which foods to avoid and which to add to your diet.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants found in many vegetables. Read about their effect on the eyes, with information on the best sources (and possible side effects of consuming too much).
Flaxseed Oil's Benefits for Dry Eyes
Research has found that flaxseed oil can help relieve the effects of dry eye syndrome. Read about how it compares with other dry eye medications, recommended dosage, how to store flaxseed oil, and more.
How to Choose Nutritional Supplements for Vision
What vitamins to look for in a supplement, with information on the best sources of certain vitamins and precautions to follow.
Nutrition and Your Eyes: In a Nutshell
Whether you've read all the articles in this section and want a condensed recap, or you just want to cut to the chase about what foods you should be eating to protect your eyes, this summary is the place to go!
Carrots contain carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A.
Vitamin A and Carotenoids: Antioxidants for Sight
Carotenoids give carrots their orange color. You can find them in many red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, as well as in green, leafy vegetables (which are a great source of the carotenoid lutein). Find out how they're linked to blindness, cataracts and macular degeneration.
Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids: The Batman and Robin of Eye Health
Ever-popular vitamin C may reduce your risk of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. Bioflavonoids help your body to absorb vitamin C and sometimes work as antioxidants themselves. Learn which common fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C and bioflavonoids.
Vitamin E and Minerals: Nutrition from Nuts
Like vitamins A and C, vitamin E may reduce your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. The minerals selenium and zinc help your body to absorb antioxidant vitamins and may have their own protective effects as well.