Diabetes and loss of eyesight

[Guest guest]

For a couple of days I've been thinking about how I could help an 87 yr old

gentleman who lost almost all his eyesight due to diabetes. I don't know much

about his health history, or possible medication he is using, just that his

eyesight has deteriorated as to be called blind , this sad situation compounded

now by depression. What can I suggest nutrition wise, or with supplements which

are not too complicated for him to follow. He lives 400 km away, in a

residential for elderly citizens with next to no say about the meals.

 

I would be very indebted for any useful suggestions.

Warmly

Hanneke-Australia

 

 

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---Hanneke, According to James A. Duke Ph.D. Bitter Melon is the

cure, followed by Fenugreek seeds and Gymnemre Sylvestre. Auryvedic

preparations are the best. Here is a site that explains bitter melon

also known as Karela or balsam pear.

 

http://home.istar.ca/~hlth2000/bittermelon.html

 

All of the above mentioned herbs will aid the pancreas in making

insulin, and in this way will help to alleviate many of the problems

he is now experiencing. It is better to get a supplement containing

both the extracts and fruit combined (Auryvedic if at all possible)

as I've found that they have by far the most benefit. I have some

friends who have used all three of these herbs with very good

results.

Elderberry is excellent for restoring vision and has been used

frequently for cataracts.

 

JoAnn Guest

mrsjoguest

Friendsforhealthnaturally

http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html

 

In Gettingwell , " Hanneke " <blosshan@o...> wrote:

> For a couple of days I've been thinking about how I could help an

87 yr old gentleman who lost almost all his eyesight due to

diabetes. I don't know much about his health history, or possible

medication he is using, just that his eyesight has deteriorated as to

be called blind , this sad situation compounded now by depression.

What can I suggest nutrition wise, or with supplements which are not

too complicated for him to follow. He lives 400 km away, in a

residential for elderly citizens with next to no say about the

meals.

>

> I would be very indebted for any useful suggestions.

> Warmly

> Hanneke-Australia

>

>

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