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[ editor: In addition to vitamin C we suggest to look into MSM (organic sulfur). Many claim it can help eyesight when consumed on a regular basis, some even use it as an eye drops. ]
Further to: Avoiding Visual Degeneration here
is some useful information regarding Glaucoma, an affliction on which
their is scant little available other than toxic drugs and/or Laser peripheral iridotomy none of which address the underlying causes such as nutritional deficiencies and/or toxins. In fact generally toxic drugs cause Glaucoma! For a comprehensive review see LifeExtension Web site.Here yet again is another example why the Drug/Medical Mafia hate Vitamins and in particular Vitamin C!
I am about to discuss/show how simple, not mention cost effective, it
is to test efficacy of nutrients (at least on yourself). Naturally the medical Mafia refuses
to do such research. They can then claim that there are no studies to
support efficacy of nutrients/vitamins. Could it be that they are afraid
of the results? What about the pretentious health agencies who are for
ever trying to protect us from, generally non existent, harmful effects nutrients/vitamin yet look the other way form the real harm caused by drugs? Then to further add injury to insult they go to great lengths to hide good research
or say the studies are old not done here (NIH syndrome (Not invented
here) ) etc. etc. Then the crowning glory of excuses is that this or
that symptoms conveniently named as a diseases be they glaucoma, diabetes
etc. are incurable so why bother looking... And of course they are
sweating night and day to manage these symptoms for you by developing
this or that drug for each one of these symptoms...yea right!
Natural Therapies for Ocular Disorders Part Two: Cataracts and Glaucoma
Unlike drugs, that cause a multitude of problems (side effects) -
addressing nutrient deficiencies often balances and provides the body
with much needed building blocks to literally heal many, if not all,
seemly non related other issues in the body. Here is a brilliant comment
by Charlotte Gerson the daughter of late Dr. Max Gerson:
"When you heal the body - everything heals!" Need I say more?
You will see the wisdom of the above words throughout this information dense post....
For example:
"The patients experienced many other good side effects from vitamin C
such as clearing of sinusitis, allergy symptoms, arthritis improvement,
cholesterol lowering, laxative effect, diuretic effect for heart
disease patients, and other improvements associated with vitamin C
intake of "several grams per day" level. Ophthalmologists may awaken to
the marvels of vitamin C in treating glaucoma!....
....Since vitamin C makes collagen needed to strengthen the blood
vessel walls, diabetics quit bleeding in the retina and of course
elsewhere in the body. This reduces the need for laser treatment to the
retina and in many cases in the development of late glaucoma. In
diabetes with an electron microscope the collagenous reticulum is absent
at the site of retinal microaneurism. These develop in long standing
diabetes and indicate a derangement in some slow metabolic process.(4)"
Extracted from: Eye Pressure Lowering Effect of Vitamin C - a must read.
"In one report, a single dose of 500 mg/kg ascorbic acid reduced
intreocular pressure in all of 39 patients with chronic open·angle
glaucoma by an average of 16 mm Hg - although it usually caused
gastrointestinal symptoms.
Also, ascorbic acid 100 to 150 mg/kg 3 to 5 times daily resulted in
almost normal intraocular pressures in 15 out of 16 patients by 45 days,
some of whom were uncontrollable with acetazolamide and 2% pilocarpine with only 3 to 4 days of gastrointestinal symptoms initially (Virno).
Vitamin
C has also been found to be effective in reducing intraocular pressure
when administered by topical application in a 10% aqueous solution. thus
avoiding gastrointestinal side effects (Linner).
...in studies on rabbits, cod liver oil supplementation was found to lower intraocular pressure dramatically, while lard and safflower oil had no effect (Mancio)."
Extracted from: Treating Glaucoma with Nutrition - Townsend Letter For Doctors & Patients - October 2002
Also glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataract
and the strengthening of the retina are all helped by vitamin C and it
is most effective before the damage from these conditions develops.
Given my penchant for self sufficiency the use of topic vitamin C was
just too irresistible - hence I came up with my own concoction that I
and my wife have been using 3+ times a day as a preventative given that
the lens loses about 1 percent of its transparency each year. The
effects so far have been most gratifying. There is an immediate clarity
in sight after use and the eyes feel wonderful. The experiment is still
on and we will be doing some ongoing refinements in due course. But for
now this works great and is a keeper....
Here is how to make your own eye drops* mix 1/4 teaspoon of ascorbic
acid in 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of distilled water. 1/4 teaspoon is roughly 1
gram of ascorbic acid and one teaspoon is 5ml and vola you have the 10%
vitamin C solution! It takes a while to mix in cold water (5+ minutes
of mixing) so warm water (not hot) should dissolve the vitamin C faster.
I hasten to add that this solution does sting at first as it is quite
acidic. To prevent this, buffer the solution with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon
of baking soda till yout are able to get some non sodium buffered
ascorbic acid such C-Salts - use only high quality ascorbic acid powder as
it will dissolve faster than the crystals. At the moment we are using
1/4 vitamin C with little more than 1/8 soda bicarbonate (this is a more
comfortable) till we get some magnesium or potassium ascorbate. while
one can use sodium ascorbate, I prefer to steer clear of anything that
increases bodily fluid pressures - glaucoma or not. Do not use tablets
as these are loaded with fillers etc.
Alternatively, one could try have a compounding pharmacy make you a stable, sterile and buffered 10% Vitamin C solution.
*Note: Vitamin C is stable when dry, but in solution it deteriorates
as it is exposed to oxygen. Prepare this solution as close to the time
of use as possible. It should be good for one day or so. A daily
solution needs to be made. However, if the solution is prepared in
syringe (thus removing any oxygen exposure) then it could be used till
finished. You can add a drop or two of silver colloidal as a sterilizing
agent if you like. Store the syringe in the refrigerate till all the
solution is used up. It is important to not contaminate any of the
ingredients and containers. Wash hands every time you use as there is a
tendency to touch the eyes particularly if they burn...
My research indicates that one can have peripheral vision loss with
or without high intraocular fluid pressure**. With proper building
blocks (nutrients) one can strengthen the optical nerve to prevent the
progression of peripheral vision loss regardless in intraocular fluid
pressure. Clearly normal pressure will have less stress on the optical
nerve - none the less one needs to strengthen the optical nerve
regardless of normal eye fluid pressure.
"An open trial of 5 mg B12 daily in glaucoma patients found no change
in IOP with supplementation. However, there was no progression of
visual field loss during five years of follow-up.(87)"
87 Sakai T. Effect of long-term treatment of glaucoma with vitamin B12. Glaucoma 1992;14:167-170.
Hence, the vital nutrient vitamin B12 must not be overlooked.
"The Russians have pioneered the treatment of glaucoma with B12,
observing improvement in half of a group of 46 patients receiving 1/10
milligram dose of B12 daily; (53) and a Japanese physician found that
B12 injections improved various vision problems.(54)
Deafness (see below) is associated with B12 deficiency; supplements have
been useful in treating tinnitus and noise-related hearing loss. (55)"
Having quoted the above - I hasten to add:
Avoid vaccinations containing thimerosol and other mercury-containing compounds. Vitamin B12 is depleted by mercury (J Molecular Psychiatry Apr 2004).
"Avoid taking excess vitamin C, especially for long periods. The
ability of vitamin C to destroy B12 has been observed by several
researchers--although this is disputed by others. Small
amounts of natural vitamin C are a better choice than large amounts of
synthetic vitamin C. (Herbert V and Das KC. Folic acid and vitamin B12.
In: Shils ME, Olson JA, Shike M, eds. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 8th ed. PhiladelphiaL Lea & Febiger, 1994:404.)"
Updated 9th edition of "Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease" is here.
Extracted from: Vitamin B12: Vital Nutrient for Good Health by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. This is a must read!
Needless to say in addition to extra vitamin B12 a good B complex
capsule is a good idea in any event. For better absorption open the
capsule in some yogurt the night before and eat it with breakfast next
morning. Or better still make your own as per:
How to make your own B Vitamins
...."The adrenal cortex, the outer layers of the adrenal glands which
are located on top of your kidneys, is a treasure house of
life-sustaining hormones. Among other duties, hormones of the adrenal
cortex regulate your water balance and the electrolytes (minerals)
essential to life. Dr. Josephson reasoned
that since glaucoma was basically a problem of fluid control in the
eye, too much in and too little out, a deficiency of the hormones of the
adrenal cortex might be at least part of the problem. He proved to be
right and, over his career, successfully treated many cases of glaucoma.
In fact, he had a 72 percent success rate in early cases."...
As many of you know that often the cause of number of ailments often
have a seemingly unrelated source - in this case the Kidney/Adrenal
seems to be the case. By happenstance I came across a Hearing Loss Relief product by
Bell Lifestyle that also contained raw adrenal, adrenal cortex extract
(ACE) and kidney extracts to produce the body's own aldosterone.
Above again is another example of using natures methods (nutrients) to heal the body thus healing everything!
Chris Gupta
