Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

A macular pucker, also called an Epiretinal Membrane (ERM), is a wrinkle in the macula. A thin layer of scar tissue on the macula contracts, causing a pucker. Macular puckers must be diagnosed by an eye doctor.How common are macular puckers? Is it a problem? How much can it damage vision, and where? Dr. Marc Grossman discusses these questions, and tips for how to heal.Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist. Check out NaturalEyeCare.com to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a large knowledge base of natural health.

Why are certain amino acids important for the eyes? Dr. Marc Grossman discusses the anti-aging and anti-oxidant effects of three amino acids. Low levels of the amino acid glutathione are associated with glaucoma and macular degeneration. Acetyl L-Carnitine is also needed to maintain vision health as you age. And taurine is crucial for nerve health. These amino acids can be taken in several ways. Listen to this podcast episode to find out which can be found in foods, which may need oral supplementation, and which can be used directly as an eye drop.Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist. Check out https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a large knowledge base of natural health.

Is it true that proper sleep is essential for your eyes' health? Dr. Marc Grossman, a holistic optometrist, discusses how much deep sleep you need to help maintain your visual focus. Do you stare at digital screens before bedtime? This habit can dramatically disturb sleep.Dr. Grossman recommends his custom sleep formula, available in the Natural Eye Care online store. It includes minerals like magnesium, herbs such as camomile, and the animo acid GABA. This formula is designed to reduce stress and help you fall asleep, and it's proven to help insomnia.Check out the Natural Eye Care Website to find supplements for the eyes and a vast trove of knowledge on eye care.

Nitric oxide is produced naturally in the body. Nutrients and oxygen circulate through the body thanks to nitric oxide. Circulation is crucial to good health as we age. However, nitric oxide is a free radical - so too much damages the cells. Is it safe to take nitric oxide supplements? Can it help with glaucoma and other problems? Listen to this podcast to find out!Zach Bush's 4-Minute Workout is designed to increase nitric oxide levels. Please check out the Natural Eye Care store for additional information and products. 

Many seniors will develop cataracts. Is the surgery safe and successful? What if you have to delay surgery? What if you are not a good candidate? Find out what Dr. Marc Grossman recommends. Also, find out what causes cataracts, and tips for avoiding this clouding of the eye's lens.Please check out the Natural Eye Care store for additional cataract information and products. 

When you view your eyes from a holistic perspective, you have the best chance of adequately keeping your eye, brain, and body in good health together. Learn more about how to keep your entire body in check by listening to this new podcast."Remember, we don't treat the eyes; we treat the person behind the eyes." -Dr. Marc GrossmanDr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist. Check out https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find supplements for the eyes and a vast trove of knowledge on eye care.

Can hot and cold compresses be helpful for the eyes? In this episode, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses alternating hot and cold to work the eye's muscles and increase circulation. Hydrotherapy for the Eyes is part of his series on "Biohacks" -- quick ways to make the body healthier.Dr. Marc Grossman's website, www.naturaleyecare.com, offers more information about general health, as well as supplements for the eyes and body.

This week's episode is a continuation of our Biohacking series, this time all about Dave Aspreys' True Dark Glasses. Some of these specifically-made lenses can be helpful in many ways, such as filtering out harmful blue light from your screens before bedtime to generate the highest amount of melatonin for sleep.Learn more about the Twilight Lenses and how they can scientifically benefit you to have a more restful sleep.Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist. Check out https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find supplements for the eyes and a vast trove of knowledge on eye care.

As part of our series, Biohacks for the Eyes, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses the Still Point Inducer for improving circulation in the head and neck. He also covers moist heat masks for the eyes and why they can help nearly every eye condition.The Still Point Inducer consists of two small balls placed under the head while laying down. This device comes from Craniosacral Therapy by Osteopath John Upledger. Available online, the Still Point Inducer helps relax blood flow and spinal fluid restrictions. Listen to the podcast to find out how to use it, and how little time it takes. Discover which types of eye diseases this device could be helpful for.Another biohack is the moist heat mask placed on the eyes. They stimulate acupuncture points near the eyes. The podcast explains how the moist heat mask is also important for eye moisture.Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist. Check out https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find moist heat masks for the eyes and a vast trove of knowledge on eye care.

This podcast is the first in a series on "Biohacks for the Eyes." A biohack is like a shortcut or hack of human biology. In this podcast, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses Microcurrent Stimulation, Ozone Therapy for Macular Degeneration, and Hyperbaric Oxygen.