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Health5 years ago

Benefits Of Regular Intake Of Tea

Past studies have demonstrated that tea intake is beneficial to human health, and the positive effects include mood improvement and cardiovascular disease prevention. In fact, results...
Politics5 years ago

Farah Assures Of Better Representation In 2021

The member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Farah Dagogo, says 2021 will witness better representation for his constituents. The lawmaker who...
Health5 years ago

New Year Health Resolutions ( l )

Every new year brings new resolutions. It often signifies a fresh start for many people. For some, it means setting health goals, such as losing weight,...
Rivers5 years ago

Rivers Speaker Harps On Education, Peace

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi- Owaji Ibani has underscored the importance of education, peace and unity to the progress...
Health5 years ago

Tackling Urinary Problems, Naturally

Infections in the urinary tract is a common ailment among male and female. In women it may come in the form of difficulty holding urine and...
Politics5 years ago

Farah Faults House Plans To Sanction Chinda

The member representing Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Dr. Farah Dagogo has faulted plans by the leadership of the House of Representatives to sanction...
Politics5 years ago

Wike Has Not Abandoned Oyigbo People – Akawor

The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Rivers State,Ambassador Desmond Akawor says the inclusion of the Oyigbo- Obete road in the 2021 budget has shown that...
Health5 years ago

The eyes are one delicate part of the body essential for our sight and awareness of our environment. A healthy eye is key to the function of a human being and overall health. Poor eye sight can be depressing and frustrating to any human being, and thus eye care is crucial for better health and happiness. In this edition I have selected some herbs that can help one to care for one’s eyes naturally. Milk Thistle is a popular herb used for eye improvement but it’s rare in this clime, but can be replaced with carrots which has lots of carotenes and carotenoids which help the retina have amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties usually used to detoxify the liver. Fat-soluble vitamins and glutathione present in the liver and are responsible for repairing any eye damage, thus the health of the liver plays an important part in the health of your eyes as well. Green tea really does deliver when it comes to health benefits and disease prevention. The secret superpower of green tea is antioxidants, like vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin which are vital in helping prevent eye disease. Special antioxidants called flavonoids in the tea leaves help protect the eyes against diseases such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and some types of glaucoma. One particular flavonoid known as gallocatechin, collects in the retina and actually protects the retina against dangerous UV rays. Bilberry has a long medicinal history in Europe. It has been used to treat anything from kidney stones to Typhoid fever. During World War 2, British pilots noted that Bilberry jam before a flight dramatically improved night vision. Modern research now supports these claims. Bilberry is known to contain anthocyanosides, which not only have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but are also good for microcirculation, improving night vision and enable the eyes to adapt to lighting changes. Bilberry, known to contain 10X antioxidants of vitamin C and 50X of vitamin E, is also beneficial for eye disorders like macular degeneration, reducing inflammation of retina and retinopathy. Gingko is not a common herb in our clime but it can be replaced with garlic which enhances blood circulation in the body and the eyes as well. It has also been used to treat the central nervous system and much other eye disease for centuries. In a study conducted by Korean researchers in 2012, biloba extracts were shown to have improved the vision of many test subjects suffering from normal tension glaucoma. It has also been proven to be beneficial to those suffering from macular degeneration. Specifically, garlic reduces blood pressure and other high cholesterol challenges that may affect blood circulation to the retina. Eye patients are advised to eat garlic most often in their food, teas and other condiments. Those with ulcer are advised to use garlic cautiously. Bitter Cola is another herb that has been tested and confirmed by natural health researchers, that helps to enhance eye health. Studies have shown that it’s effective for cataracts and glaucoma. The effect is such that it decreases the pressure in the eyes of glaucoma sufferers. One can chew it or extract the liquid as eye drop. Turmeric is known for its medicinal and anti-inflammatory benefits as well as its positive effects on the eyes. Curcumin, an active compound in turmeric, is known to be effective against inflammation of dry eyes. This well-known spice is also said to reduce the oxidation of the eye lens, which is considered to be a major cause of some eye disorders. The caution however is that these herbs should not replace the expertise of an optometrist. Rather they are meant to be the sole backer of your eye health, incorporating them into your regular diet is certainly recommended to keep them healthy. Along with this, don’t forget to consult your optometrist on a regular basis.

The eyes are one delicate part of the body essential for our sight and awareness of our environment. A healthy eye is key to the function...
Arts/Literary5 years ago

Ogolo’s Work On Opobo: ‘A Collector’s Item’

Professor of Political Science at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Alafuro Epelle, says a history book written by Celestine Ogolo is a collector’s item. Epelle...
Arts/Literary5 years ago

Opobo Announces Sequincentenary, To Host Wike, Others

The Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja has officially announced the 150 years celebrations of Opobo Kingdom. In a press chat yesterday with newsmen...

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