Irlen Syndrome: Focus on the Eye-Brain Connection
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about the Irlen Lens Syndrome and how it affects the eyes and vision. Helen Irlen is a […]
Genetic Testing For Macular Degeneration?
Should you get genetically tested if you have macular degeneration? So I want to start with a famous study done in 2001 called Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). Researchers found without
Study Shows Diabetes Patients 6X More Likely to Develop Cataracts
I want to report on a new study linking diabetes to cataracts. This was a long-term study done over 15 years with about 56,000 patients. They found that patients who
How Cortisol Levels Affect Your Vision
Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about your adrenal glands and cortisol levels. So when we’re under chronic stress what tends to happen
Why Faulty Vision is Not the Eyeball’s Fault
Hey everybody it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you for a minute about the eye-brain connection. So about nine weeks into fetal development, we can actually see
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The Difference Between Vision and Eyesight
Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam. Good morning, I’m on my walk and I thought I’d bring you along for a few minutes. I want to talk about the distinction between
What to Do About Stargardt’s Disease
Howdy folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you for a minute about Stargardt’s disease. Stargardt’s is a type of age-related macular degeneration, but it occurs in
Foods and Nutrients that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Improve Vision
Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk about good nutrients for eye health that help reduce oxidative stress and protect the macula. Asparagus. It contains glutathione, known
Sodium Metasilicate is a Toxic but Common Ingredient in Glutathione Supplements
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about the relationship between glutathione and cataracts. I also want to go over what some ingredients that
Analgesics (Acetaminophen) Use Leads to Language Delays in Children
Women who are pregnant and take acetaminophen have a higher risk of having baby girls with language delays. I want to talk to you about a study that was reported
Glutathione’s Role in the Body
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you about the benefits today of glutathione. It’s an amino acid that is commonly called the”Master Antioxidant”. It’s produced in
How to Boost Glutathione Levels Naturally
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about how to get more glutathione into your body. What is glutathione? Glutathione is made up of
Dry Eyes? Omega-3 Fish Oils May Help
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I want to talk to you today about the benefits of omega 3 fish oil for dry-eye syndrome. I’m going to report on two
Caffeinated Tea May Reduce Glaucoma Risk by 74%
According to a new study published in the British Journal of Opthalmology, drinking one or more cups of caffeinated tea daily reduces your risk of glaucoma by 74%. So my
4 Reasons Why Rotating your Diet is Healthy
There are four good reasons why you want to rotate your diet. The first reason is that you want to open yourself up to a wider variety of nutrients. Let’s
Natural ways to prevent presbyopia
I wanted to talk today about presbyopia. This is the condition where at age 40, you can no longer read with magnifying glasses. The common eye, in most eye doctors’
Free Radicals: Key to Cataracts?
A cataract is a cloudiness in the lens of the eye that occurs when there is a metabolic problem in the eye. The lens relies on its blood supply indirectly,
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A nutrition-focused approach to reversing diabetes
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam. Today I wanted to talk to you about how to reverse diabetes through nutritional changes. I’d like to discuss some ways to help neutralize and
How Astaxanthin Protects your Vision and Body
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam and I wanted to talk to you about Astaxanthin – a powerful carotenoid and antioxidant. Astaxanthin is more potent than Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): A Threat to Vision?
Howdy folks, it’s Dr. Sam. I wanted to talk to you today about a class of pharmaceuticals called PPIs, or better known as proton pump inhibitors. This is a class
Wrap-Around Sunglasses protect your retinas
Hey everybody, it’s Dr. Sam. I wanted to talk about wrap-around sunglasses. If you’ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, cataracts or any other retinal disease, I would recommend getting wrap-around
What is macular degeneration?
“Good morning everyone, it’s Dr. Sam. Thanks for joining me for another morning walk. So my topic today is macular degeneration. What are eye doctors taught in school? I’m going
Go-to Recipes for Healthy Eyes
Breakfast Chia Pudding (Vegan) Chia pudding is a great source of protein, fiber, and Omega 3s, which are critical for retina and optic nerve health. In addition, Chia gel, which
Smoothie Formulas for Healthy Eyes
Vision Support Smoothie 2 cups Full-Spectrum Living Water 1 handful of spinach 1 ear fresh corn from the cob 4 oz. of blueberries 2 oz. of organic goji berries 1 orange