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Kale for Macular Degeneration
Kale is a dark, leafy green that belongs to the cabbage family. It’s been part of the European diet since Roman times and was introduced to the U.S. by Russian traders in the 19th century. Kale is considered among the world’s healthiest foods and has high amounts of vitamins A, C and K. It’s a…
Tips for Healthy Living with Macular Degeneration
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Good Habits for Reducing Your Risk of Macular Degeneration
What can I do that might reduce my risk of developing macular degeneration? Eat large quantities of dark green leafy vegetables rich in carotenoids, the yellowish pigments that include precursors of Vitamin A. Spinach and collard greens are possibly the most beneficial vegetables in this respect. Two yellow pigments found in the macula known as…
Stargardt Disease – Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Order Free DVD 2011 – Inspiring insight into this devastating eye disease that affects one in 20,000 children and teens (most diagnosed between ages six and twenty) proves life does go on. In this 20-minute DVD you’ll learn what it’s like to be a child with this eye disease, to suffer a loss of your central…
Gene Therapy to Treat Macular Degeneration
Rajendra Kumar-Singh, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology and NeuroscienceTufts UniversityDean Bok, Phd, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology and OphthalmologyUCLA Full Transcript Narrator: In Boston, scientists are working at the frontier of genetic research in an attempt to cure Macular Degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the U.S., an enormous task. Rajendra Kumar-Singh: There are about 3…
Stem Cell Transplantation to Treat Macular Degeneration
Masayo Takahashi, MD, PhDRiken Center for Developmental BiologyLab for Retinal Regeneration Full Transcript Photoreceptors or Rods and cones enable us to see in day or night. Retinal Pigment Epithelial or RPE cells nourish the rods and cones. Without healthy RPE cells the photoreceptor cells are damaged or die. Masayo Takahashi: Once the photo receptor cells…
Squash and Cranberry Salad Recipe Good for Macular Degeneration
A good source of carotenoids, vitamins A, B6, C, and folate, butternut squash is also rich in phytochemicals, which convert into antioxidants, thought not only to help prevent macular degeneration, but also to reduce the risk for certain cancers and cardiovascular problems. This is a pretty salad that offers a colorful change of pace with…
Red Curry Coconut Sauce Good for Macular Degeneration Symptoms
The following eye-healthy recipe is reprinted here with permission from the publisher. Canyon Ranch knows how to dress up a plate of vegetables. The edamame is a smart addition; a star legume, this soybean offers complete protein, with all the amino acid building blocks, as well as antioxidants. Grapes add a sweet touch, and recent…
Banana Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie: A Potent Blend of Antioxidants for Macular Degeneration
This drink sneaks in a lot of bang for the buck with a blend of the best antioxidants for macular degeneration—carotenoids from the kale, lutein from the blueberries, vitamin C from the pomegranate juice, and potassium from the bananas, plus fiber. While the base of this smoothie is designed with antioxidants for macular degeneration in…
Macaroni and Cheese Recipe for Macular Degeneration
Ahhhh, macaroni and cheese, a favorite comfort food. This recipe for macular degeneration from Eat Right for Your Sight adds carrots to give your favorite comfort food an eye-health kick. Like other orange vegetables, carrots are high in betacarotene, which when absorbed by the body converts to vitamin A—important to eye health. Here, shredded carrots…