I have a VERY old Yoga book with some awful pics - I'll have to scan them hopefully tomorrow at work and translate the text - quite easy exercises.

I'll get back to ya with that - I'll have a Puter Dr. coming over this weekend (if all goes according to plan) and then I should be good to fly. I WON'T forget :) Promise

here i am, lol! I'm nearsighted and my husband even more so, he's very highly myopic, coke bottle glasses when I met him. I have worked for ophthalmologists for over 20 years (just front office and transcription), but I gather it has to do with the shape of the eyeball (elongated for nearsightedness), but most people develop trouble in mid-life due to accommodation problems - basically the iris gets stiff (or possibly "lazy" as with too much close work). Usually it's near vision that's affected, people have to start wearing reading glasses, holding books out farther, etc., but not sure about distance. Sometimes people who are developing cataracts will get "second sight" for awhile where the cataract actually improves their vision for a short time, not sure why. As someone who cannot function without a pretty strong correction ever since childhood, be glad you went without glasses all these years! What I wouldn't give to be 20/20! My husband knows an alternative optometrist who does some things with natural methods, but he says in case of nearsightedness to the degree we have, anyway, it usually doesn't work. Maybe in your case if it's a mild correction, you may have success, esp. if there is something that helps the accommodation problem - the back and forth at near and distance. Very interesting about the male/female anthropologic connection.

skier = chiropractic visits? I know it's not the end all be all - but if your cervical vertebrae are out it could affect your ocular nerves. But I bet you'll look bangin' in specks. I wear 'em - but only for movies and driving.

I will:) The reason that I went to see this particular eye doc is that his rep is sterlling... he will NOT prescribe unless there is a need. So I expect that he will be honest with me in a year or so when I no longer need the stinkin glasses(which I'm going to wear RARELY anyway).

Bilberries is an excellent suggestion; can be taken as jam, as tea,extract, dried as a snack etc. Very tasteful; my kids favorite, they grow wild around here.
I would suggest buying it as a powder; can be mixed with anything or taken straight from the spoonful.
ps it stains easily!


Other herbal / supplemental suggestions;

http://www.herbal-supplements-guide.com/how-to-improve-eyesight-naturally.html


How to Improve Eyesight Naturally With Therapeutic Herbs

Bilberry Extract - Bilberry contains anthocyanosides that may decrease the rate of macular degeneration and prevent other retinal conditions from occurring. Bilberry protects veins and arteries in the eye, and helps with night vision.

Aspalathus - A powerful herb native to South Africa, aspalathus or rooibos contains antioxidants similar to bilberry and can promote eye health as well as improve immune function.

Mahonia Grape Extract - Grape seed extract protects the eyes from UV and sun damage, as well as strengthen capillaries in the retina. Mahonia slows eye aging, and helps with overall eye health.

How to Improve Eyesight Naturally With Other Nutrients

Vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to slow the onset of macular degeneration and protect the retina.

Vitamin C - another antioxidant that works with Vitamin E to protect tissues and improve eye health.

Zinc - an essential mineral required by all cells in the body, zinc helps strengthen the cells of the eye.

Fish oil - contains powerful compounds that can prevent macular degeneration and other eye problems.



http://www.herbs2000.com/articles/triphala.htm


Triphala in correcting eye disorders

It may be noted that the use of triphala is also widespread for healing ophthalmic ailments. And this also includes the treatment of eye ailments like progressive myopia, conjunctivitis, cataracts as well as the initial stages of glaucoma (an eye disease that damages the optic nerves and impairs vision. At times it may also lead to blindness).

Before wrapping up the subject, it needs to be mentioned that the use of triphala, a combination of three herbal fruits, is the most widespread combine used in Ayurvedic medications since ages. If one goes through the Ayurvedic literature, he or she will find that the use of triphala fills volumes of pages. In addition to being an all-purpose stimulant or tonic, triphala is a mild laxative, serves as a nourishing substance for the eye, skin and liver and is also a common detoxifying agent that cleanses the body of all toxins.

Ginagirl is again, right as rain. What she said is what I would say.

Personally, I started with a tincture. Will never forget the day I tried it first. Took the recommended dose, a few minutes later went for a drive and was more than amazed, more like stunned, at how bright the taillights of autos in front of me, were. I got used to it so I don't notice it that dramatically, but nightvision especially is enhanced. And just overall eye integrity feels right.

Went from tincture to capsules, then as Ginagirl recommends, powder. The best would be of course to walk outside and pick some. Was in Wales awhile ago and saw them all over. Made me want to live there just for that.

I purchased some bulk powder from here and have been happy with it:

http://www.herbalcom.com/store.php3?list=cats&spec=bulk&session=4a15310e65578...

Methods of self-medication BIOEMANACYJNEGO couplings to the brain - BSM was created by Mr. Piotr Lewandowski.

BSM method affects the phenomena, which are in the middle of last century, a scientist studying the Yale University Dr. Harold Saxton Burr (Burr, published his research in his book "Blueprint for Immortality. The Electric Patterns of Life," published in London in 1972). According to his theory, every living organism is subordinated to the general pattern, in the form of an electromagnetic field, which requires him to maintain the correct shape. This is necessary because the material from which the body is composed steadily consumes and is replaced by a new, collected from food. Electromagnetic field named by field Burr "L" tells the body to rebuild tissue according to the appropriate benchmark. Therefore, the proper functioning of the field 'L' depends on the health and life of the organism. According to Burr, a field that has any form of life, both plant and animal, can be measured with an ordinary voltmeter. Burr used the exact measurements of the field of life to diagnose illnesses, early detection is difficult for today's medicine and is of great importance such as cancers of internal organs. It turned out that the changes in the electromagnetic field of the body can be observed even before you get such a cancer, but do not see any physical changes of the test body. BSM is based on the method of entering the field 'L' so as to improve its performance. This allows the body is able to heal itself.

It is enough to cover the center arm of the central nervous system to induce therapeutic responses.

Interest in this method is very high. Until obecjnej Mr Lewandowski's book about this method copies sold in over 1 million units. Official website of this method: http://www.samoleczeniebsm.pl


I personally had with this method so-called youth adventure, when being on a parcel dziabneła me bee. Terribly hurt me and then my mom put my hands on my head under the BSM method to offset the pain. And indeed, literally within minutes the pain went.

Using this method alone and my girlfriend and I will say that it works. Only minor step by step slowly forward. When treat remember how my eyes do not strain it by watching television sitting at the computer so it is similar to other organs of the body.
This method is also a contraindication. How do you want me give them this:)