Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac.
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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Oct 8, 2021 • 9min
The Power of Vision Part 1
The eyes are just tools for the mind. What is vision? The flow of light and images into our brain is dynamic. What is Dr. Marc Grossman's philosophy on the Power of Vision? Listen to this short introduction to his powerful message. This episode is the first of several on Dr. Grossman's unique point-of-view. While Dr. Grossman offers entire weekend workshops on The Power of Vision, you can get a free overview by listening to the episode, listening to additional episodes, and subscribing to this podcast, "Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist." Please visit his website, drgrossman2020.com
Sep 23, 2021 • 9min
How Your Diet Affects Your Eyes, Brain and Overall Health
What difference does your diet make to your body's health? Does it matter whether you eat sugar-coated donuts or whole grain cereal for breakfast? Fresh fruit or potato chips? A fast-food hamburger with fries, or a salad with grilled chicken and low-fat dressing? YES! Your diet and the foods you eat have a direct impact on your eyes, your brain and your overall health.Listen to this podcast to learn specific tips for better nutrition. The episode includes not only what to eat, but also how to eat it. Eating on the run? Mindlessly snacking while watching TV? Your body metabolizes food differently when you are stressed versus settled.High-nutrient foods help your body fight free radical damage, especially as you age. They give the body building blocks to self-repair. Learn more by listening to Dr. Grossman's podcast.
Sep 10, 2021 • 7min
Why Natural, Plant-Based Vitamin C is Superior
In this podcast, Dr. Marc Grossman talks about a plant-based vitamin C offered at Natural Eye Care. This supplement, unlike synthetic vitamin C supplements, is made from plants that naturally produce vitamin C. Dr. Grossman's Plant-Based Vitamin C Formula is easy to absorb and free of synthetic ascorbic acid and corn derivatives.Dr. Grossman's Plant-Based Vitamin C Formula includes Amla extract, Super C-Pro™ Blend, Organic Amla (fruit) Extract, Organic Cilantro (Leaf) (Coriandrum sativum), Rose Hips (fruit) (Rosa spp.), Hesperidin [natural orange (fruit) extract (Citrus spp.) standardized to hesperidin min. 80%], Quercetin Dihydrate plus organic or vegetarian binders.Listen to this episode to understand what you are putting in your body when you take the supplement. And, why a plant-based vitamin C can support your eyes and entire body.
Aug 26, 2021 • 9min
The Eyes and The Soul
The practice of Chinese Medicine believes that the eyes are the windows to the soul. In his 40 years of practice as an holistic optometrist and acupuncturist, Dr. Marc Grossman believes that the eyes are an external representation of your body's inner workings. In this podcast, he discusses how physical, emotional, and spiritual nourishment can affect your eye health.
Aug 12, 2021 • 8min
Options In Vision Care And How To Choose An Eye Doctor
A lot goes into finding a good doctor. In this podcast episode, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses the steps you can take in finding an eye doctor who best suits your needs. This includes understanding the categories of eye care specialists, as well as your personal comfort in the doctor you chose.
Jul 29, 2021 • 5min
Traditional Chinese Medicine Liver Herbs and the Eyes: Cataracts, Floaters, Glaucoma and Revision Formula
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver Meridian is related to the eye. The flow of energy through the Liver Meridian influences cataracts, floaters, and glaucoma according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this podcast episode, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses the ingredients in his Revision Formula. This tincture includes TCM herbs to support the Liver Meridian. Herbs, ingredients and products mentioned in this episode include: coleus, gingko biloba, dandelion root, eyebright, milk thistle, bilberry, bupleurem, gardenia, Dr. Grossman's Revision Formula.
Jul 10, 2021 • 7min
Aiding Dry Eye Syndrome Naturally Using: Avenova Direct Spray Solution
There are two types of common dry eye conditions: Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye, where your eyes do not produce enough tears; and Evaporative Dry Eye (also known as Meibomian Gland Dysfunction) where your tears evaporate too quickly. It's important to learn the difference if you plan to work on curing your dry eyes, and when it comes to Evaporative Dry Eye, Dr. Marc Grossman reccomends using the Avenova Direct Spray Solution to assist you with your condition.Avenova is safe for everyday eyelid and eyelash cleaning for people suffering with Evaporative Dry Eye Disease. The solution has no added buffers, detergents or bleach impurities. Dr. Grossman is a holistic optometrist, in practice for more than 40 years. With his knowledge of such eye diseases, he is able to confirm that Avenova is the best way to aid Evaporative Dry Eye, and is the only lab-tested, truly pure dry eye medication that is patented and FDA cleared.Avenova Direct Spray Solution can be found on the Natural Eye Care Website at: https://store.naturaleyecare.com/avclid.html
Jul 1, 2021 • 10min
How To Help Prevent Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is a common eye disease that causes vision loss. Dr. Marc Grossman applies his over 40 years of experience to help prevent this common eye disease. Surgery and injections are not the only options. Listen to learn what vitamins or lifestyle changes you can make to protect your eye's health today. To learn more about Macular Degeneration or to purchase key vitamins mentioned in this podcast visit Natural Eye Care's website
Jun 18, 2021 • 11min
Eye Vitamins: Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula
Why do your eyes need extra vitamins? Dr. Marc Grossman explains why he created the eye vitamin "Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula." The eye demands many nutrients, but poor nutrient and lifestyle habits catch up with senior citizens. Proper nutrition, exercise and avoiding smoking are important for helping prevent eye disease. However, our nutrient-hungry eyes often need extra nutrients, especially as we age.Dr. Grossman is a holistic optometrist, in practice for more than 40 years. Based on his experience and reading research studies, Dr. Grossman and a biochemist created an all-in-one eye vitamin. Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula includes organic prickly pear, organic turmeric, organic chlorella, organic carrot, organic tomato, organic spinach leaf,organic bilberry, lutein, and zeaxanthin. This episode describes the supplement, many of the ingredients, and the underlying research.Find Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula on the Natural Eye Care website.
Jun 10, 2021 • 7min
Empowering Book: Natural Eye Care -- Your Guide to Healthy Vision and Healing
Dr. Marc Grossman, O.D. L.Ac discusses the book he spent 8 years co-authoring: "Natural Eye Care -- Your Guide to Healthy Vision and Healing". Co-written with Michael Edson, L.Ac., the 800+ page book has more than 2,000 peer-reviewed references. The references cover scientific studies on nutrients, herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and lifestyle choices that help improve or prevent eye conditions. The book is designed to empower patients to develop their own plan for maintaining and improving their own vision health. In conjunction with regular eye exams and advice from their eye doctor, patients can use the Natural Eye Care book as a resource and reference. Additionally, people ages 45+ who have healthy eyes will find specific lifestyle suggestions for halting eye diseases before they start. And, people at any age who have chronic, eye-threatening conditions such as diabetes, will discover ways to help preserve their vision.The book "Natural Eye Care -- Your Guide to Healthy Vision and Healing" is available on https://store.naturaleyecare.com/nec-book.html and on Amazon and Kindle.
