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Juicing for Glaucoma

Glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure in the eye leading to optic nerve damage, affects millions worldwide. While medical treatments are primary, exploring natural remedies can offer additional benefits. This article delves into various natural methods to manage glaucoma effectively.

Understanding Glaucoma

Glaucoma encompasses a group of eye disorders that collectively target and gradually damage the optic nerve, leading to slow but progressive vision loss. In primary open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, the initial and often only symptom, is a gradual loss of vision. This condition is primarily caused by increased pressure on the optic nerve due to fluid buildup within the eye, which drains too slowly.

Other factors, such as the buildup of iris pigment granules or bulging of the iris, can also hinder fluid drainage and contribute to the development of glaucoma. Symptoms usually affect both eyes and include gradual loss of peripheral vision, sometimes with sudden onset. Other possible symptoms are eye pain, halos around lights, and nausea accompanied by severe eye pain. The primary goal in treating glaucoma is to reduce eye pressure to prevent further nerve damage.

Natural Remedies for Glaucoma

  • Glycerin: Used occasionally as an oral solution, glycerin can help temporarily reduce intraocular pressure by drawing fluid out of the eye, making it a potential emergency remedy for acute glaucoma attacks.
  • Fennel Seeds: Known for their antioxidant properties, they may help reduce IOP and improve eye health. They can be consumed as tea or used in cooking.
  • Frankincense: This resin has anti-inflammatory properties and is believed to improve eye health by reducing inflammation. It can be used topically around the eyes or inhaled as an essential oil.
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish oil and flaxseed oil, omega-3s are known to reduce IOP and protect the optic nerve, making them a valuable supplement for glaucoma management.
  • Ginkgo Biloba: This herb may improve blood flow to the eyes, aiding in glaucoma symptom management.
  • Bilberry Extract: High in antioxidants, bilberry can protect the optic nerve and enhance eye health.

Eye Pressure Reduction Techniques

  • Eye Yoga: Certain exercises can help maintain optimal eye pressure and improve circulation.
  • Acupuncture: While some studies suggest acupuncture may reduce eye pressure, further research is needed.

Hydration and Glaucoma

Proper hydration is crucial, but excessive water intake over a short period should be avoided as it can increase eye pressure.

Testimonials: Real-Life Glaucoma Success Stories

Omega 3, Vitamin C and Gingko Biloba

Helen, from Beirut, Lebanon, shared her personal glaucoma story on Earth Clinic, offering a glimpse into her successful journey of managing the condition for over 15 years. Here's how she tackled glaucoma:

  • Omega-3: Taking fish oil supplements.
  • Vitamin C: Consuming 1000 mg daily.
  • Ginkgo Biloba: Using one tablet daily.

This regimen led to a significant improvement in her condition. Their visual field tests showed remarkable progress, and her doctors downgraded her status from a glaucoma patient to a glaucoma suspect. The eye pressure decreased, and she reduced the use of their regular eye drops while continuing to see improvement.

Additionally, she changed dietary by switching from regular salt to sea salt for cooking and eating. This holistic approach aided her glaucoma management and significantly improved their overall eye health.

Juicing

Jan from Canada shared her inspiring story with Earth Clinic in 2020 about battling pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, a journey marked by various treatments without success in lowering her ocular pressure (OP). After a decade of trying different methods, including numerous lasers and eye drops, Jan discovered a natural remedy that made a significant difference.

Jan began a daily routine of juicing beets, carrots, celery, lemon, and apples, immediately consuming fresh juice every morning. Remarkably, after three months of this regimen, her OP dropped from 30 to 16. This improvement was confirmed during two subsequent eye check-ups, where her OP levels remained normal.

Conclusion

Natural remedies can support glaucoma management. A combination of lifestyle changes, herbal supplements, alternative therapies, and regular medical care, can lead to better management of this eye condition. Early detection and consistent treatment are vital in preventing vision loss due to glaucoma.

Please keep reading to explore a variety of remedies for glaucoma recommended by our readers. These include glycerin, fennel seeds, frankincense, omega-3, and various diet and exercise tips. We're eager to hear about your experiences with these treatments from Earth Clinic for glaucoma. If you've used a remedy not mentioned here, we'd love for you to share your story with us!

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Citicoline

Posted by Art (California) on 03/29/2022 2521 posts
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There are now multiple studies (RCTs) showing that Citicoline is effective for relieving Glaucoma.

Here is a new study( March 2022) showing the efficacy of Citicoline at just 250 mg/day for Glaucoma :

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8907038/

Here is a relevant quote from the study :

>>> ' With oral citicoline treatment, the loss in the average RNFL is prevented in POAG patients in the short-term. Study data show that citicoline may have a significant impact on slowing glaucoma progression, which could have a potential neuroprotective effect.'<<<

In the following RCT (June 2020) it is shown that even eye drops utilizing Citicoline is effective for Glaucoma :

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7337116/

Here is a relevant quote from the study :

>>> ' Additional treatment with citicoline eyedrops to IOP-lowering treatment might reduce disease progression in patients with progressing glaucoma despite IOP ≤18 mm Hg. ' <<<

In this last comprehensive review (March 2021) the protective role of Citicoline against the effects of glaucoma related neurodegeneration are elucidated in greater detail :

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8003774/

Here is a relevant quote from the study :

>>> ' In addition to the evidences of an improvement of psychophysical, morphological, and electrophysiological outcomes, coming from small comparative randomized pilot clinical trials or larger not controlled before-after studies (performed in different ophthalmological neurodegenerative diseases, like OAG, AION, and DR), for the first time a reduction of the rate of visual field progression has been recently reported in OAG patients in a large randomized double-masked placebo-controlled clinical trial, thus further supporting the clinical use of citicoline. ' <<<

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Art

Juicing

Posted by Jan (Canada) on 08/11/2020
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I want to share what I've been doing for my pseudoexfoliation glaucoma. I found out ten years ago and have had numerous lasers and drops with no luck in lowering my OP. I tried numerous things over the years with no success.

I started juicing beets, carrots, celery, lemon and apple every morning and drinking it down immediately.

Since I've been juicing, it's been three months now, my OP is down to 16 from 30. I've had my eyes checked twice so far and it's still normal. Thought I would share in case anyone else is as frustrated as I was. Juicing may not be the most convenient thing to do every day but the results are worth it.

IP6

Posted by Hoss (Ennis, Tx) on 01/20/2020
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My wife had visual fields test due to risk of glaucoma. Upper left quadrant was dark. MRI revealed white mass exerting pressure on vision region of brain. I assumed it was calcium. I remembered IP6. She took dosage mentioned above and in 10 days, her vision in that quadrant had returned.

Black Seeds and Oil

Posted by Khadar (Seattle, Wa) on 04/17/2016
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I had a glaucoma pressure over 18-20, which is not bad, but enough pressure to be bother me. What I found is Black seed oil and dried seeds which helped me really well.

5-7 pieces of black seeds, intake morning and night before meal at the beginning, and now black seeds oil 1 teaspoons x 2, morning and evening before meal/without it.

I buy my black seeds oil from Amazon/ebay, cold pressed oil and organic - price $ 25-27/piece, and dried black seeds from local market of Somali/Pakistani/Indian groceries that you find in your area.

Good luck!

Omega 3, Vitamin C, Gingko Biloba

Posted by Helen (Beirut, Lebanon) on 07/26/2010
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Glacoma

Hi, I am 47 years old and I have glacoma since 15 years, 10 years ago I read about a spanish doctor cured the glacoma with

1) omega three
2) vitamin C
3) gingko biloba

My visual field test showed excellant improvment, now the doctors tell me that I dont have glacoma, I am a glacoma suspect now, the pressure in the eye is less, and I am not using my eye drops regularly, still getting better, also using sea salt (coocking&eating) instead of regular salt. My daily dosees are:1000 mg vitamin C , 1 tablet gingko biloba, one soft gel fish oil for the omega three. So I wish this can help. I will try to find the link for the spanish doctor and post it here. God bless you all.


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