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Tools and techniques to improve the eyes naturally For
those who are keen to try to improve their eyesight naturally
here is a compilation of possible things that may help: Exercises First
a word on exercises from the personal trainer A
classic among eye-exercises is what is called the push-up. Here
you focus your eyes on point close (e.g. holding a pencil near
your nose) then look out at a specific point some distance away
(like 20 feet). However
this may not help! But
isn’t exercise good for me, wouldn’t it help those lazy eyes?
The
jury doesn’t seem to be out among natural vision therapists as
many believe that eye problems originate from straining and overuse
rather than under use. Like a person who does too much strenuous
exercise in the gym without balancing it with stretching and relaxation
activities like yoga or Chi Gung, leading to injury and an unbalanced
body, so too can the eyes be affected be overstressed. So
when it comes to exercising the eyes try not to do anything that
strains or requires a lot of effort. Try to keep relaxed and curious
looking at a many of ranges at different focuses.
Relaxation
and positive habits 1.
Palming One
of the most effective techniques considered by Bates practitioners
is palming. "Palming"
was originally a yoga technique. Bates "borrowed" it
and incorporated it into his system of vision improvement after
he noticed its beneficial effects on the visual system. Palming
can be practised as often as possible – especially when your eyes
feel tired after looking at a computer screen or straining the
eyes. (1) Benefits:
Technique:
2.
Sunning The
Sun is important for our health, including enabling us to manufacture
Vitamin D. Eyes (like the skin) that have been deprived of adequate
sunshine are weakened. Obviously we can get too much of a good
thing and we need to protect our eyes from the sun as with our
skin from overexposure. However sunglasses can prevent our eyes
from getting adequate sunlight and lead to light sensitivity.
The more we wear them, the more we are sensitive to light. Hence
a vicious cycle develops. (1) Benefits
of sunning Dr.
Bates recommends that we sun our eyes. We can reduce our sensitivity
to light and sharpen our eyesight. Many people have reported that
their vision improves after sunning. I do recommend though following
these guidelines:
How
to do Close
your eyes and face the sun directly. Slowly move your head left
and right to let the sunshine reach every part of your retina.
Notice the sun moving in the opposite direction. Breathe deeply
and slowly. Do this for around 30 seconds then move on to palming
for about 2 minutes. (1) 3.
10-10-10 rule A
common rule used for the office environment in the 4.
Stop staring Heard that before – this time it is to help relieve the strain on the eyes. Bates believed that the rigidity of staring was bad for the eyes. One technique devised by Bates to train the eyes not to stare is swinging. To do this exercise, the patient should focus on a fixed object, then swing the head or the entire body from side to side while keeping the object in view by moving the head instead of the eyes. Alternatively next time you catch yourself staring, shake off that stare, move your head and eyes, take a deep breath in, and return to regular relaxed blinking.
Nutrition Here
is a list of foods recommended to improve eyesight (2):
Resources Here
are a few websites that include articles on improving eyesight
plus exercises, strategies and tips: http://www.central-fixation.com Contains eye charts to download
Summary
Finally here is a video I have created outlining two of the relaxtion techniques:
So I hope this list and suggestions help those of you seeking a natural method towards improving your eyesight.
Your 3d Coach
Craig Burton
References (1)
Perfect Sight Without Glasses, William Horatio Bates, http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Perfect_Sight_Without_Glasses
(2) Four Tips to Protect Your Eyesight as You Age, Dr. Joseph Mercola with Rachael Droeg, www.mercola.com/2004/jan/9/eyesight.htm
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