The view is a valuable asset: it must be kept an eye on. This is true even if you do not have any symptoms: many eye diseases can go undetected. Only through periodic monitoring, carried out exclusively at the eye doctor, you can prevent or cure any eye diseases. Some of them may severely reduce the visual capacity, up to bring, in some cases, low vision and blindness.
The action of the weather, small foreign bodies that travel through the air, the use of contact lenses and many other situations can jeopardize the health of the eye and lead to the appearance of more or less minor ailments. For the treatment of ophthalmic diseases, especially those minor, the plants provide an alternative to traditional medicine. In nature there are, however, active principles able to act in the deep and that their properties are used in the treatment of more serious pathologies, in some cases on their own, other in combination and as adjuvant of traditional therapies.
One of the most common eye problems is the redness that can be determined by many factors: the climate (a gust of wind or to excessive sun exposure) but also from allergies or the continuous use of contact lenses. Redness and irritation of the eyes can be treated with plants, using ready-made products and commercially available, although with some drugs can be packed 
even in their own home a quantity of remedies, not necessarily faster in the resolution of the problem but definitely without chemicals and synthetic unlike traditional drugs. The first eyedrops, eg, born precisely from the use of plants that we now know have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties
A plant that is well suited for this purpose is the camomile. Use the filters after the infusion of chamomile closed directly on the eye as a therapy for eyes tired and red is one of the most popular and known folk remedies. wanting, taking care not to place UPP on the pupil, the compress can be done also on the eye open. With the infusion obtained from chamomile flowers can also operate eye wash.
When the eyes are very tired (fatigued for example from the computer screen) a great remedy is represented by red fruits and berries (the blueberry) containing anthocyanins, very important antioxidants for eye health.. Especially in benefit is Vitamin A, a substance that maintains in good health the optic nerve and can increase the visual faculty.
The eyes are one of the body parts involved in an issue such as allergic rhinitis. Seasonal allergies, especially that due to pollinosis, They can determine the appearance of redness and discomfort in the eyes, tearing and swelling are the direct consequences.
The blueberry is an excellent remedy to which combine plants from the action antihistaminic In association is recommended also assume rose hips and boswellia . Therapy should be initiated in winter (around the month of January).
Supplements and Vitamins
Blueberry: It is rich in a particular bioflavonoid which accelerates the regeneration of rhodopsin, the purple pigment found in eye rods (receptors of sight).
Silimarina: which it is the main component of milk thistle, It is very important for liver support. The liver is the key organ for the eye, For therein are stored and activated all the fat-soluble vitamins and glutathione.
Gingko biloba: is a dilator cerebro-vascular selective and appears to increase the circulation in the back of the eye area as well as improve the blood flow to the eye. Adjuvant in the treatment of macular degeneration and glaucoma. It can not 'be taken in combination with anti-platelet aggregating drugs.
Vitamin A: (particularly beta carotene) It is indispensable in the mechanism of twilight and daylight vision. Deficiency of vitamin A, as a result, It involves a deficit in night vision and dry eyes, blindness caused by opacification of the cornea, susceptibility to infections, ulcerazioni. Vitamin A is contained in many foods in addition to carrots notes, also pumpkin, latte, eggs, liver and animal food in general.
vitamin B2: its deficiency, indeed, can cause burning, sensitivity to light, prurito, lachrymation, and paralysis of the eye muscles. This vitamin is found in liver, cereals, in yeast and eggs.
Vitamin C: (or ascorbic acid) It protects the body from free radicals. Vitamin C is useful in the treatment of glaucoma and may 'counteract the progressive loss of vision, avoiding "hardening" of the eye. It is also used in the prevention of corneal ulcers and is useful in the elimination of infections. It is particularly in lemon, in citrus fruits in general, in broadleaf plant, in strawberries, in peppers, in tomatoes and cauliflower.
Vitamin E: the tocoferolo, It has antioxidant potential and is useful for the prevention of ocular disorders such as cataracts and AMD (Macular degeneration adulthood). In addition to, brought positive results in strengthening the eye muscles and preventing blurred vision. Vitamin E is found in foods such as cereals, almonds, corn oil, Wheat germ oil, hazelnuts.
Omega 3: They are the natural remedy of choice to restore the eye lubrication. These fatty acids have been proven preventive effects and improvement of dry eye and disorders associated to this, thanks to the activity of the anti-inflammatory and protective conjunctival mucosa. Predicting 2:00 to 3:00 servings per week of fish rich in omega 3 and eat every day a handful of seeds may already be sufficient in some cases to contain burning and eye irritation.
The eyes are the mirror and, in some way, reveal what seems occult. Ma, in addition to the ability to shine, they possess another quality: They act as a mirror for both the qualities enclosed in the soul for both men and women who are the object of their looks.
Paulo Coelho
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