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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.

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Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Nutrients That Support Eyes and the Brain

March 20, 2025 • Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac. • Season 5 • Episode 24

In this episode, Dr. Mar Grossman explores the vital connection between eye health and brain function, emphasizing the importance of nutrients that support both.

As our population ages, maintaining optimal eye and brain health becomes crucial. Discover how a balanced diet, regular exercise, and targeted supplements can significantly impact your cognitive and visual well-being. Dr. Grossman highlights the role of nutrients like sage extract, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in boosting mental performance and memory.

Learn about the benefits of other powerful nutrients such as Acetyl L-carnitine, Curcumin, Ginkgo biloba, Omega-3s, and Lion's Mane mushrooms. These nutrients support neurogenesis, protect against oxidative stress, and enhance synaptic communication, crucial for both vision and cognitive function.

Explore the impact of gut health on brain function and how a diet rich in plant foods can counteract the negative effects of high sugar and fat intake. Dr. Grossman shares insights on the importance of carotenoids like astaxanthin and the role of Omega-3 fatty acids in promoting neurogenesis.

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