As we get older, our bodies start to change. Of course, this includes our vision, and deteriorating eyesight can significantly impact how we enjoy our favorite activities. So, how can we mitigate the risk of most common aging problems? Some people feel embarrassed when they need to upgrade their glasses due to declining vision. They […]
It’s a long-known problem: obesity has reached epidemic rates. Despite recent programs and educational initiatives, obesity remains stubbornly sky-high. According to the CDC, over a third of American adults are currently classified as obese. But how does your weight affect your eyes? Not only is it widespread, but obesity also has devastating health effects. Heart […]
If you’re a consistent reader of Rebuild Your Vision, you know some key facts about what foods help keep your eyes healthy. Green, leafy vegetables can help protect your eyes from excess UV light, omega-3 acids help stimulate tear production, and so on. Unfortunately, that particular knife cuts both ways. A healthy diet can do […]
Deny it all you like, but we’re all getting older. While you may be able to convince casual acquaintances and dating websites that you are eternally 29, you won’t be able to fool your eyes. While you’ll undoubtedly have friends who can maintain their 20/20 vision well beyond regular years (or claim that they can), […]
About one in six Americans 40 years or older have already started developing cataracts in one or both eyes. By the time they hit 75 years old, that number jumps to about 50 percent. Over half of all seniors in Western countries have had some type of experience with cataracts. Whether they currently have cataracts […]
Ah, another free radical fighting antioxidant that is difficult to pronounce! Glutathione is an important antioxidant commonly found in animals, plants, fungi and several types of bacteria. This powerhouse nutrient is the queen and king of all antioxidants. With its amazing healing powers like supporting metabolic detoxification, reducing oxidative stress, and maximizing immune system functions, […]
Summer is here! It’s time to enjoy long, hot, sunny days, hanging out in the backyard or park, and of course, barbecues! Summertime cuisine is always something to look forward to: hamburgers, every kind of salad imaginable, ice cream, crazy colorful and tasty fruits and veggies. While some of it isn’t necessarily the healthiest, you […]
People looking to maintain their vision are turning to high-tech therapies more and more frequently. Laser surgery, telescopic implants, and even artificial eyes are all treatments of tomorrow and are becoming more refined and common as technology develops and improves. However, all that progress doesn’t mean that we should ignore more low-tech solutions. Eye exercises […]
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. This is partially because cataracts themselves are so pervasive. More than half of Americans over the age of 80 have some degree of cataract formation in their eyes. With so many people experiencing the effects of this eye condition, it is even more important that […]
It’s no secret that vision issues are common. According to the World Health Organization, over 2.2 billion people currently suffer from vision impairment or blindness. More importantly, out of those 2.2 billion, one billion could have saved their vision naturally if their problems had been addressed sooner. The vast majority of these people experiencing vision […]
