You may recall how the British had claimed during World War 2 their diet had influenced their ability to see during black-outs. Their diets contained high amounts of carrots, which they attributed to improved eyesight. There is at least a bit of truth to the carrots/vision presumption. Beta-carotene, which is found in the vegetable, may help reduce the risk of cataract and macular degeneration.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans. Age-related Macular Degeneration impacts the aged community more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. It is caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina. This inside layer at the back of the eye records the images seen. The image is then sent via an optic nerve from the eye to the brain. The retina’s central portion, known as the macula, is responsible for focusing central vision in the eye. It controls our ability to read, drive a car, recognize faces or colors, and see objects in fine detail.
The biggest risk factor for Macular Degeneration is age, and the disease is most likely to occur in those 55 and older. We have collected the top tips from doctors to reduce the impact your age has on your eyesight;
A review on the biological properties of saffron (Bathaie, & Mousavi, 2010) has indicated a wide range of useful biological properties in neuronal, cardiovascular, atherosclerosis, respiratory system, and blood pressure, and ocular benefits. According to Professor Silvia Bisti from the University of Sydney, who carried out a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over clinical study in AMD patients, ‘Patients’ vision improved after taking the saffron pill’
Saffron is a delicious and colorful seasoning used in bread, desserts, and main dishes throughout the world. From the Middle East to Europe, and all Mediterranean dishes use Saffron. Without it, Indian curry or a Spanish paella just wouldn’t be the same. It is expensive because it is an extremely labor-intensive crop. More than 80,000 crocus flowers must be grown, and hand-harvested to make one pound of saffron.
In addition to the benefits from Saffron to help with your eyesight and maintaining a clear vision, Saffron as an antioxidant helps protect your body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals. With continued use, we can only see the benefit of adding this herb to your meals and cooking. However, if you don’t have space and time to grow thousands of Saffron flowers for their stigmas, you can always purchase the Saffron supplements.
There is nothing more breathtaking than seeing a wild animal...
Now that you’ve retired, you want to settle back and...
According to AARP, women over 50 and seniors lose billions...
Our scripture for the Daily Devotional today is taken from Hebrews...
Moving someone out of their home and into a nursing...
Are you seemingly always ill? If so, you might want...
As an individual age, the lifestyle they lived and the...
Copyright © 2019 LivingBetter50. All Rights Reserved.