History of Castor Oil Castor oil has a long history of use for healing. It was first used by the Egyptians in 4000 BC as an embalming oil, and was also was recommended as a laxative. The Greek medicine man Herodotus prescribed Castor oil to his clients to help with skin problems and hair growth. Castor oil was referred to in the Bible as a “spiritual oil” to anoint the sick. Cleopatra used to Castor oil to whiten her eyes. …
If you or a loved one has had a head injury that may have resulted in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), don't ignore it, or overlook any symptoms -- including those affecting the eyes. Sometimes these symptoms don't happen right away, making it all the more critical to be proactive. In the United States, an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a TBI each year(1), with about 75 percent of them a result of concussions or other forms of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury…
If you when you blink, you feel like there is sand in your eyes, you’ll need more than eye drops to solve your problem. This sensation comes from blocked oil glands, and there are a number of treatments you can do to reduce this sensation. First, you should consider if there is an inflammatory response happening in your eyes and/or body. I would also evaluate what your stress levels are in both your eyes and throughout your body. Once you’ve…
Photosensitivity, aka light sensitivity, occurs when our eyes become overly sensitive to light. Scientifically, this means that the neuron pathways in the retina are imbalanced. If you go outside after spending time indoors and exclaim, “Whoa! This is just too bright for me” you might be suffering from light sensitivity. Within photosensitivity, I’ve seen that people tend to have “alpha-omega” pupil, which means their pupils under constant chronic stress leading to an overworked sympathetic nervous system. The eye is in…
This episode answers questions related to fluctuations in vision after RK surgery, farsightedness, astigmatism, and macular degneration. Question 1 0:38 - 5:10 Fifteen years ago I had RK surgery. I just had cataract surgery with a Toric lens replacement. I have fluctuations in my vision which my eye doctor says is because of previous RK. Is there anything I can do to improve at this point? Question 2 5:10 - 8:27 I would like more info on the yin yang…
