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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May 13, 2020 • 9min
10 Tips To Healthier Eyes: Daily Hygiene to Help Your Eyes
If you want to have healthier eyes, you must give your eyes attention every day. Dr. Marc Grossman discusses ten simple eye habits. Our eyes did not evolve for extended close-up work. However, we spend too many hours a day staring at screens. The statistics show that more screen time is associated with myopia, dry eyes, and computer eye strain.The tips for visual hygiene: include rest and relaxation for the eyes, good lighting, better posture, appropriate screen distance, spend time outside, eat an eye-healthy diet, and exercise your eyes daily.
May 6, 2020 • 6min
Top 10 Eye Nutrients: Foods and Nutrients that Fight Eye Disease
Did you know that certain nutrients can help improve eye health? Dr. Grossman shares his top 10 nutrients, including foods rich in each nutrient. Scientific research backs up this top-ten list: Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, taurine, glutathione, bilberry (blueberry), and astaxanthin. Peer-reviewed research studies have shown these nutrients help fight one or more common eye diseases. Cataracts, Macular Degeneration (ARMD), glaucoma, dry eye, computer eye strain, and night blindness are all addressed. Find out which types of foods are high in each nutrient. Does your diet include plenty of leafy green vegetables, brightly colored vegetables, whole grains, eggs, blueberries, and fruit? Adjusting to your daily diet helps support your eyes at any age.
Apr 28, 2020 • 10min
My Personal Story - Why Dr. Grossman Focused on Natural Vision Care
Dr. Marc Grossman is a respected holistic optometrist and licensed acupuncturist. When he was prescribed eyeglasses as a child, he got the standard treatment: increasingly stronger lenses. Can our use of our eyes affect our vision? Is vision really all genetics?Dr. Grossman had a life-changing conversation about optometry. Find out about his journey. What revelations did he have about vision? Who influenced him? How can emotions, activities, yoga, and exercise affect vision?
