How to Stop Cataracts

Cataracts are a vision condition in which a spot develops over the lens of the eye. This haze over the eye makes it difficult to see and eventually becomes a blind spot that worsens over time as the cataract grows in diameter. The cause of cataracts is thought to be a slowing of nutrients to the eye, leading to degeneration. Alternative medicine practices believe that changes in lifestyle and diet may help slow the development of cataracts and possibly even reverse early cataract development.

Instructions

How to Stop Cataracts

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  Lower your caloric intake and sugar consumption.

  According to Marc Grossman, O.D. and Michael Edson, M.S., cutting calories can reduce the development of cataracts. Sugar is also thought to add to the formation of cataracts with diabetics at higher risk than other people.

• 2

  Consume a antioxidants.

  Fruits such as berries are high in antioxidants, which fight free radicals. Free radicals are thought to contribute to the formation of cataracts. If you don't consume enough through diet, add supplements such as Vitamin C, bioflavinoids, glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid to your daily routine.

• 3

  Reduce dairy consumption.

  Dairy foods can reduce the efficiency of the eye eliminating waste and getting adequate nutrition. If you find yourself becoming congested after consuming dairy, remove dairy from your diet and reintroduce items one by one to see what you can tolerate. You may be able to eat yogurt but not cheese.

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  Avoid looking into the microwave window while cooking food.

  Microwaves often leak radiation when in use, which can cause cataracts.

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  Stop smoking.

  According to Grossman and Edson, cigarettes are responsible for 20% of cataracts in people. The more you smoke, the more you place yourself at risk of cataract development.

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  See an acupuncturist.

  Acupuncture is the Chinese medicinal practice of restoring energy flow in the body. Having an acupuncturist target the points to restore circulation into the eye, you will restore a flow of nutrition and removal of waste in the eye.