Nutrition
As we age, one issue most of us have to face is diminished eyesight. Age related loss of vision due to macular degeneration, cataracts, or glaucoma can be attributed to damage on a cellular level.
Antioxidants found in certain vitamins and minerals help fight the free- radicals that are wreaking havoc throughout the body, including the eyes.
You’ll find supplements on the market designed specifically to keep your eyes healthy. Some actually claim to slow macular degeneration and restore eyesight. However, these specialized products can be expensive.
Without spending a lot of money, you can most likely find a less expensive multivitamin which contains the exact vitamins and minerals that are proven to help with eye health. Be sure to check the ingredients in your multivitamin to see if you are taking some of the recommended vitamins and minerals already. Continue reading
Onions might be best known for their smell and how they make you cry when cutting them, but did you know that onions have healing powers as well?
Onions contain sulfur compounds and a flavonoid called Quercetin, both of which help the body remove, repair or reverse certain ailments. They also have antibiotic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
More ways onions can help improve your health include: Continue reading
