Description: This
book draws on the wisdom of oriental medicine with its
rich 3,000 year history, western holistic medicine
with its scientific analysis, and the empirical
experiences of peer eye doctors who have dedicated
themselves to exploring the natural healing processes
of the human body and its relationship to healthy
vision.
Natural Eye Care: A Comprehensive
Manual for Practitioners of Oriental Medicine offers a
unique approach to improving vision and preventing
vision problems. This practical manual will help you
make safe, sensible choices and show you how Chinese
and western herbs, nutrition, diet, acupuncture and
vision therapy can be used to prevent and treat such
eye disorders as macular degeneration, glaucoma,
cataracts, dry eyes, floaters, etc.
Some of the resources this manual provides include the
following:
- Specific descriptions of over 20
eye conditions, related TCM patterns for each eye
disease and suggested Chinese herbal formulas and
acupuncture point combinations for treatment
- Specific eye exercises for vision
improvement
- Five Element approach to vision
improvement
- Basic anatomy and physiology of
the eye
- Visual Hygiene and a Vision Diet
- Research Studies
About the authors:
Marc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. is an
optometrist trained in Chinese medicine and
acupuncture. He is the coauthor of the following
books: Magic Eye – How to See 3D, Natural Eye Care: An
Encyclopedia, and Greater Vision: A Comprehensive
Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity.
Dr. Grossman practices in Rye and New Paltz, New York.
Michael Edson, M.S., L.Ac. is
trained in Chinese medicine and acupuncture, as well
as in martial arts and Qigong. He practices in New
Paltz and Middletown, New York.