Fragile organs, the eyes are daily put to the test. By spending long hours in front of TV or computer screens or using our phones mostly at night, we tired our eyes and increase the risk of diseases that threaten their health and can reduce visual acuity. Protecting your eyes is therefore essential to preserve their health. Here is a natural recipe to prevent eye diseases and deterioration of vision.
The eyes are organs made up of different elements including the iris, the retina, the cornea and the lens. Having a fairly complex mechanism, the eyes remain very sensitive. They are sometimes subject to infections and easily contract diseases that can in some cases affect visual acuity or worse lead to blindness. From eye strain, dry eye syndrome, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and cataract, there are many eye conditions that can affect people of different ages.
To protect eyes and prevent these diseases, it is important to protect these organs by avoiding anything that can harm their health. Starting with a reduction in the exposure time to the lights of screens and electronic devices.
It is also possible to preserve eye health by opting for natural tricks. Here is one, advised by a Russian doctor to prevent eye diseases.
A natural recipe for healthy eyes
Ingredients:
- 300 g honey
- 100 g of Aloe Vera gel
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 500 g crushed walnuts
Preparation:
Take a few sheets of Aloe Vera and wash them with warm water. Let them sit for 10 days, then cut them and get the gel. Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix well.
Consume one tablespoon of this remedy 30 minutes before each meal.
Benefits of Ingredients:
The lemon :
Excellent for losing weight, relieving cold symptoms and taking care of one's skin, lemon can also protect the health of the eyes.
This citrus fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a nutrient with antioxidant properties and that is found in the retina and the crystalline lens. This vitamin would help protect these parts of the eye as well as the cornea from oxidation and can even prevent cataracts.
Vitamin C also plays an important role in the functioning of retinal cells.
Nuts :
The nuts contain vitamins B6 and B9, as well as zinc and vitamin E, which are excellent for the health of the eyes. They are also an important source of Omega-3. These fatty acids, which are essential for the proper functioning of the body, are not only very beneficial for the brain and the heart but also for the eyes.
Indeed, the retina concentrates high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an Omega-3 which plays an important role in its functioning. Low Omega-3 levels are associated with ocular diseases such as AMD or dry eyes, while high levels of Omega-3 decreases the risk of these diseases.
Indeed, according to a study of 4,500 subjects aged 60-80 years, those who consume fish (rich in omega-3) more than twice a week would reduce the risk of developing a 50% macular degeneration.
The aloe vera
Aloe vera has been used since antiquity for its many cosmetic and therapeutic virtues. It goes into the preparation of different recipes for beauty and to relieve inflammations.
This plant can also be very effective in protecting the health of the eyes. It is rich in vitamin E which protects the cells of the eyes against the effects of free radicals and vitamin A which is essential for the proper functioning of the retina and which plays an important role in the adaptation of the eyes to the darkness. Moreover, a diet rich in vitamin A would be linked to lesser risks of macular degeneration.
Finally, Aloe vera also contains zinc, a mineral essential for the proper functioning of the body and which can also preserve the health of the eyes. Indeed, zinc naturally present in the retina plays an important role in the transport of vitamin A from the liver to the retina. Supplementation with this mineral may also help reduce the risk of AMD.