Guest guest Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Hmm, I've never heard of the Bates method, but I have a story. I needed reading glasses- had pretty bad eyestrain which affected my vision slightly (I was a teller at a bank). I started taking a multi with bilberry and after a year, the opthamologist said my vision was back to normal. Bilberry is the European cousin of blueberry. My glasses prescription was very slight though. I posted a while ago in an arthritis post about connective tissue and its importance in healing arthritis- but connective tissue strength can also enhance the eye. Perhaps some of that information can pertain to you. herbal remedies , " Chris Julson " <cjulson@b...> wrote: > Hi, > > I am interested in natural vision correction, and would like to hear > pros/ cons from anyone on methods that worked for them. > > My web research has come up with several methods all based on > the " Bates method " . > > Any comments would be appreciated. > > Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I have a great story about vision, too! One of my clients had bronchitis, so I suggested he take 100,000 IU of beta carotene per day for a week and then taper it off each week until he was taking 25,000 IU's per day. He had a visit with his eye doctor during this time and his eyes had improved "significantly".k_huether77 <k_huether77 wrote: Hmm, I've never heard of the Bates method, but I have a story. I needed reading glasses- had pretty bad eyestrain which affected my vision slightly (I was a teller at a bank). I started taking a multi with bilberry and after a year, the opthamologist said my vision was back to normal. Bilberry is the European cousin of blueberry. My glasses prescription was very slight though.I posted a while ago in an arthritis post about connective tissue and its importance in healing arthritis- but connective tissue strength can also enhance the eye. Perhaps some of that information can pertain to you.herbal remedies , "Chris Julson" <cjulson@b...> wrote:> Hi,> > I am interested in natural vision correction, and would like to hear > pros/ cons from anyone on methods that worked for them.> > My web research has come up with several methods all based on > the "Bates method". > > Any comments would be appreciated.> > ChrisFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Vote for the stars of 's next ad campaign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 I love these anecdotal stories! herbal remedies , laura moore <laurahoffen> wrote: > I have a great story about vision, too! One of my clients had bronchitis, so I suggested he take 100,000 IU of beta carotene per day for a week and then taper it off each week until he was taking 25,000 IU's per day. He had a visit with his eye doctor during this time and his eyes had improved " significantly " . > > k_huether77 <k_huether77> wrote:Hmm, I've never heard of the Bates method, but I have a story. I > needed reading glasses- had pretty bad eyestrain which affected my > vision slightly (I was a teller at a bank). I started taking a multi > with bilberry and after a year, the opthamologist said my vision was > back to normal. Bilberry is the European cousin of blueberry. My > glasses prescription was very slight though. > > I posted a while ago in an arthritis post about connective tissue and > its importance in healing arthritis- but connective tissue strength > can also enhance the eye. Perhaps some of that information can > pertain to you. > > herbal remedies , " Chris Julson " <cjulson@b...> > wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I am interested in natural vision correction, and would like to > hear > > pros/ cons from anyone on methods that worked for them. > > > > My web research has come up with several methods all based on > > the " Bates method " . > > > > Any comments would be appreciated. > > > > Chris > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington@G... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 This is a topic I am interested in too. I currently use eyeglasses with a strong prescription. I've been exploring this topic, and trying various things, for approximately a year now. I did use the Eyebright formula for 2 months, then again for several months a couple months later. On my last eye exam (January) my eyes had improved slightly. Enough for a prescrpition change, and the first time they had ever improved! I orderred new glasses that correct me to slightly better than 20/40. Since then, I have not been consistently using the Eyebright. I have been reading books on Natural Vision practices, including " Relearning to See " by Quackenbush, based on some of the Bates techniques. During some of the activities recommended, I have had a few glimpses of much improved sight, generally for half a second or so. These are encouraging, and yet I find myself getting discouraged and frustrated. I don't see any improvement since receiving my new glasses -- and I think I would notice, since things are definitely " softer " and at night driving is a real challenge. I wasn't seeing any further improvement with the eyebright. I am very interested in others' stories, and particularly in " how long " this sort of thing takes. I think the discouragement is from seeing no progress in 6 months when I have the impression that every 2-3 months I should see noticable improvement. Maybe my expectations are off and it would be helpful to know! Tyrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I just remembered that the Ayurvedic preparation, Triphala, has also been used for vision correction- though I don't know much about. My experience just comes from using the bilberry. I read in Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal that one year she had a great blueberry crop and the next year, it seemed to help her eyes. Bilberry is just the European blueberry so I am sure that American Blueberries have some of the same constituents. herbal remedies , " Tyrie Woodford " <tyrie_woodford@c...> wrote: > This is a topic I am interested in too. I currently use eyeglasses with a > strong prescription. I've been exploring this topic, and trying various > things, for approximately a year now. > > I did use the Eyebright formula for 2 months, then again for several months > a couple months later. On my last eye exam (January) my eyes had improved > slightly. Enough for a prescrpition change, and the first time they had > ever improved! I orderred new glasses that correct me to slightly better > than 20/40. > > Since then, I have not been consistently using the Eyebright. I have been > reading books on Natural Vision practices, including " Relearning to See " by > Quackenbush, based on some of the Bates techniques. During some of the > activities recommended, I have had a few glimpses of much improved sight, > generally for half a second or so. > > These are encouraging, and yet I find myself getting discouraged and > frustrated. I don't see any improvement since receiving my new glasses -- > and I think I would notice, since things are definitely " softer " and at > night driving is a real challenge. I wasn't seeing any further improvement > with the eyebright. > > I am very interested in others' stories, and particularly in " how long " this > sort of thing takes. I think the discouragement is from seeing no progress > in 6 months when I have the impression that every 2-3 months I should see > noticable improvement. Maybe my expectations are off and it would be > helpful to know! > > Tyrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 American Blueberries have some of the same constituents. Just want to add that the blueberries must be organic. They are one of the "dirty dozen" which should be avoided as they have been proven to have more pesticides than the other commercially grown produce. I forget the whole list, but remember it includes apples, peaches, cherries, celery, green peppers, Chilean grapes, all berries, spinach. The list is mentioned in various books but I'd have to check to jog my memory for all of them. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Thanks, organic is always better isn't it! herbal remedies , MorningGlory113@a... wrote: > > > American Blueberries have some > > of the same constituents. > > Just want to add that the blueberries must be organic. They are one of the > " dirty dozen " which should be avoided as they have been proven to have more > pesticides than the other commercially grown produce. I forget the whole list, > but remember it includes apples, peaches, cherries, celery, green peppers, > Chilean grapes, all berries, spinach. The list is mentioned in various books but > I'd have to check to jog my memory for all of them. > > Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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