#75: The 4-Step Dry Eye Relief Plan
Based on the research provided by the Tear Film and Ocular Surface (TFOS) Society, there are 4-simple steps all dry eye patients should take on a daily basis to alleviate their dry eye symptoms.
In 2017, TFOS published a report called the Dry Eye Workshop that utilized the expertise of 150 clinicians and scientists around the world. These doctors compiled all of the available research and wrote a consensus on how to treat dry eyes.
The TFOS DEWS2 report advises using 4 steps to care for your dry eyes daily. No matter if you have just been diagnosed with dry eyes or you have had them for years, there is a 4-step treatment process to get relief fast. I recommended these 4 steps to all of my patients to do at home for the maintenance of healthy eyes and eyelids.
Utilizing these 4 s...
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Superfoods That Boost Your Immune System
As the weather changes and temperatures drop, the sounds of sneezing and
sniffling surround us. Many of us are just expecting to get sick, feeling as if it's
unavoidable. If you eat the right foods and take the proper precautions, you could
strengthen your immune system and avoid getting sick this year. In addition, you
can be creating a solid foundation for optimizing your health in the future. Here
are five powerful immune-boosting superfoods that can help your body fight off
sickness and infections.
1. Garlic
Garlic adds so much flavor to food. Increase the use of this herb-like vegetable
during cold and flu season. Its health benefits come from a sulfur compound
called allicin. Raw is best and allowing the garlic to sit for a few minutes after crushing
or mincing will allow the allicin to f...
3 Ways to Reduce Eye Redness
This past week, I got an up-close and personal reminder of how painful inflammation can be. I was out on my morning run. It is by far my exercise of choice for getting the blood flowing and clearing my mind.
Well, I must not have been thinking about my feet because all of a sudden I was face down on the asphalt. Ugh. I rolled on to my back and saw stars all at the same time. I am a true believer in the discomfort of inflammation.
Do you remember last week when we went over the 4 steps to alleviate your dry eye symptoms? They are hydrate, harmonize, heat, and heal, If you want to go back and review that blog again, just click here.
The fourth step - heal has to do with reducing inflammation. I suggest taking an omega fatty acid supplement called HydroEye by ScienceBased health....
