How to Treat Cataracts Naturally

About 40 million Americans have cataracts--a condition that clouds or blurs vision. It is caused when proteins build up on the lens of the eye. The build-up is called a cataract and it makes it difficult to see. While many people turn to surgery, there are ways to treat cataracts naturally.

Instructions

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  Limit the amount of sugar in your diet. Studies show that high blood sugar could trigger cataracts, so it's important to reduce things like soft drinks, candy, even fruit juices and refined carbohydrates.

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  Eat foods rich in antioxidants, like vegetables and fruits to treat cataracts naturally. These fight off free radicals and naturally cleans the body of toxins.

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  Drink lots of water; it also helps clean the body. If you can drink it evenly throughout the day, even better. Drinking high levels at one time doesn't give the body a chance to release toxins as well because of the overload on the kidneys.

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  Take supplements, especially Vitamin C. Research shows that this vitamin is lacking when cataracts form in the eye, so maintain a healthy amount of Vitamin C in your system. Other beneficial supplements include: Vitamin B2, B6, selenium, zinc, quercetin and glutathione.

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  Protect your eyes by wearing UVB sunglasses. Sunlight damages the eyes.

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  Avoid close contact with microwaves. Experts believe that leaking radiation from the microwave can cause cataracts.

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  Quit smoking, if you haven't already. Smoking invites free radicals straight into your body, and doing all of the above isn't enough to counteract it. It greatly increases your chance of developing cataracts.