Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Leading Holistic Optometrist Dr. Marc R. Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. hosts the Natural Eye Care Podcast: approaches to vision problems, eye health, and overall health backed by research and his 40+ years of experience with patients. Most eye diseases strike seniors. Find out how lifestyle, diet, and nutrition can help maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. An Holistic Eye Doctor is dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision-threatening diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma. Dr. Grossman's podcasts cover a multi-disciplinary approach including nutrition, eye exercises, lifestyle changes, and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Grossman founded the Rye Learning Center in 1980, a multidisciplinary center for learning problems, in 1996 co-founded Integral Health Associates in New Paltz, New York, and in 1999 co-founded Natural Eye Care, Inc. His background includes degrees in Optometry, Biology, Physical Education and Learning Disabilities, coupled with yoga, bioenergetics, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the Alexander technique and Feldenkrais. He is co-author of half a dozen books on vision, including "Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Health Vision and Healing" in 2019. Dr. Grossman takes an integrated approach to vision and its influence on the body, mind, and spirit. His lectures and private consultations are in high demand.
Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Glaucoma | The Silent Thief
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Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac.
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Season 5
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Episode 5
Dr. Mark Grossman discusses glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in adults in the U.S. He provides insights into integrative medicine approaches to managing the condition. And, he shares his motivation for entering the field of eye care, inspired by his grandmother's blindness due to glaucoma.
Key Points:
- Understanding Glaucoma:
- Glaucoma is primarily a disease of the optic nerve, often associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP).
- It affects over 80 million people worldwide and is a significant cause of blindness.
- Integrative Medicine Approach:
- Herbal Remedies:
- Bilberry and French Maritime Pine Bark extracts can help regulate IOP. Clinical studies show significant reductions in IOP when these are used alone or with standard medications.
- Bilberry improves blood flow and offers protection against various eye conditions.
- Pine Bark extract benefits blood vessels and endothelial function.
- Neuroprotection:
- Supplements like N-acetylcysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, Lion's Mane mushroom, and sublingual vitamin B12 support optic nerve health.
- Herbal Remedies:
- Types of Glaucoma:
- Open-Angle Glaucoma: The most common type, caused by blocked drainage channels in the eye, leading to increased IOP.
- New medications focusing on nitric oxide are being used to address endothelial dysfunction.
- Clinical Studies:
- Combining Bilberry and Pine Bark extracts with standard glaucoma medications can significantly lower IOP.
- A study showed a 40% reduction in IOP when combining these extracts with eye drop medication.
Conclusion: Dr. Grossman emphasizes the importance of integrating natural remedies with conventional treatments to manage glaucoma effectively. He encourages listeners to explore more information and products on his website, naturaleyecare.com and invites them to subscribe to the podcast for more insights on eye health.
Contact Information:
- Website: naturaleyecare.com
- Email: info@naturaleyecare.com
- Phone: 845-475-4158
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