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When it comes to treating high-pressure, also known as glaucoma, there are lots of things that your doctor can do, medication can be prescribed and various techniques that can be used. But what if you want to use home remedies to treat your glaucoma? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This disease is quite common and affects around 3 million Americans each year. However, many are not even aware that they have it. The problem is: glaucoma can lead to blindness if it is not treated. That\u2019s why many people are using natural remedies in order to prevent glaucoma from happening in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This usually happens with the elderly population, so those that are retiring soon or have retired may want to start using these home remedies to prevent glaucoma happening in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Follow a Healthy Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You definitely want to follow a healthy diet<\/a>. This means a diet that is full of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains, organic and grass-fed animal products, cold-water fish in basically the foods that you need to get the nutrients that your body requires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the things that you want to look out for our dark, leafy greens, orange and yellow and red fruits, citrus which contains bioflavonoids that fight free radicals, consuming fish oil, consuming vegetables to see such as Brewer\u2019s yeast and kelp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These oils contain high amounts of chromium which can have a beneficial effect on glaucoma as well as other types of ocular hypertension. Most of the time, eating a healthy diet just means minimal amounts of red meat and lots of other types of meat and proteins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Avoid Certain Foods Altogether<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are definitely certain foods that you want to avoid altogether if you are trying to lower pressure in your eyes. It should go without saying that you want to avoid foods that you are allergic to or that your body is not tolerated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because this increases inflammation in the body which is one of the reasons that you have this high-pressure in your eye. You also may want to lay off the caffeine<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine has been shown to reduce the healthy blood flow which keeps the nutrients in your body from getting to the places where they need to go. In addition, you want to avoid drinking too much alcohol, you want to avoid processed foods and especially avoid process sugar you may also want to do a liver cleanse once in a while as long as it is a legit one that actually works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Take Magnesium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may also want to consider adding additional herbal supplements to your diet. One of those should definitely be magnesium<\/a>. The main strength of magnesium is that it helps to improve blood flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving blood flow is an important part of home remedies for lowering eye pressure. That\u2019s because when you increase blood flow around the body, then more of the nutrients that the body needs in order to heal are going to make it to their destination. If you restrict blood flow on the other hand, then you\u2019re going to have a problem because the body does not get all of the vitamins and minerals that it needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way that you want to take magnesium is by taking around 250 mg every day. There are various oral supplements out there that you can use, or you can simply find out which foods are rich in magnesium and consume more of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Supplement Your Vitamin C<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adding more vitamin C<\/a> can help out a lot, and unlike some of the other solutions that are listed here, vitamin C is actually backed up by research. Studies have shown that a person that takes 2000 mg of vitamin C each day can bring down their eye pressure by a huge amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also go to your doctor and get vitamin C through an intravenous tube, and this will bring it down for a little while, but you need to take vitamin C every day if you want to lower the pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some pretty high doses of vitamin C, so if your body is not used to it then you may want to work your way up because vitamin C can have a laxative effect otherwise. You can find vitamin C and lots of different fruits including citrus fruits or you can add a multivitamin or a specific supplement of vitamin C to your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Start Using More Bilberry Extract<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bilberry <\/a>extract is another highly recommended supplement. In fact, this supplement actually has been shown specifically to help with vision loss. That\u2019s because the anthocyanins that are found in bilberry are supposed to be the major bioactive that improve vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is lots of other stuff that bilberry contains that are healthy for you including phenolic acids and tannins. Bilberry is often used as a treatment for macular degeneration and glaucoma, but also for cataracts and even the damaged retina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recommended dose of this supplement is around 200 mg. Bilberry extract can be found in your local health food store. While this is not going to be a permanent solution to your vision problems, it can slow or you to halt the development of the illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Add Ginko Biloba<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginko Biloba<\/a> is another supplement on this list that has been tested by research. In fact, this research was commissioned and endorsed by the Glaucoma Research Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study showed that herbal therapies like ginkgo Biloba can improve damaged the visual field in many patients and that includes healing glaucoma. It also helps improve blood circulation, which can help the nutrients get to the right part of the body, and especially improves circulation to vital areas like the brain and optic nerve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct dosage for ginkgo Biloba is around 200 mg per day. One thing that you have to keep in mind is that while this will reduce the pressure in your eye temporarily, this isn\u2019t a cure and you are going to continue taking it over and over again if you want your eye pressure down. You also want to go with around a 24% flavone glycoside extract to get the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Try Acupuncture Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the treatments available today is acupuncture<\/a>. Acupuncture is a type of therapy where needles are inserted partially into the skin in order to activate pressure points. These are very small and very thin needles, so you do not feel pain from them like you would with ordinary needles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you use certain acupuncture techniques that have been shown to be asked for glaucoma. You can also use acupressure for glaucoma including pressure points like stomach 3, the bladder can in the large intestine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stomach 3 releases pressure on the eyes, bladder 10 gives relief for eyes that are tired or in pain and finally, large intestine acupressure points at L13 and L14 help to improve blood flow to the eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for finding the right person for the job, every city or town has several acupuncture experts that will consult with you, and massage therapist does acupressure sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Use Essential Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Essential oils<\/a> as the last solution we\u2019re going to discuss when it comes to lowering eye pressure in helping to heal \u2013 even if it is only temporary \u2013 your glaucoma. The use of essential oils allows you to create certain aromas there supposed to be healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential oils are extremely powerful and concentrated and they can help to reduce stress is well as physically treat the glaucoma symptoms. Stress is definitely a factor when it comes to the inflammation of the body and in the eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the best essential oils out there when it comes to glaucoma include clove, Cyprus, frankincense, lemon and more. You could find essential oils that your local New Age medicine shop, along with recommendations on how to use them properly, or you can look online for a larger selection. Even if aromatherapy does not have the desired physical effect, reducing stress and inflammation will definitely have an impact on your glaucoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Use A Cool Gel Mask<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are suffering from glaucoma <\/a>find that pressure builds up in the ocular cavity. As a result, they may start to experience swelling and pain around the eyes. Reducing inflammation in the affected area helps to relieve symptoms of discomfort associated with high eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use a cooling gel mask as a cold compress to bring down the swelling and lessen the symptoms of inflammation. A cooling gel mask is available online from your favorite health retailer. The plastic mask folds over your eyes, with cutouts around the eyeballs to allow you to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick the cooling gel mask in the freezer during the day, and then use it at night before you go to bed. Run a hot bath, and relax in the tub. Wear your gel cooling mask, and feel the stress begin to melt away. Repeat this treatment throughout the day as necessary, but remember to put the mask back in the freezer after each therapy session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are dealing with a case of raised eye pressure caused by the onset of glaucoma, try adding more Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet. Omega-3s<\/a> are a rich source of antioxidants and EFAs that have a potent anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Consuming three to nine grams of fish oil every day gives you enough Omega-3 to help in reducing the impact of inflammation caused by high eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish oil is readily available from your online health retailer. The oil comes in two formats; as cold-pressed capsules, or as a bottled oil. We recommend that you use the bottled version. Most manufacturers add flavoring to the oil to cut the fishy taste and make the supplement more palatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EPA and DHA found in fish oil are the Omega-3s responsible for providing the anti-inflammatory effect of the oil. Remember to store your fish oil in the refrigerator. Exposing the oil to heat will turn it rancid, removing the beneficial value of the oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Eat Foods Containing Zeaxanthin and Lutein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a few nutrients that have value in providing relief from the symptoms of high eye pressure. If you\u2019re dealing with the onset of glaucoma symptoms, then try increasing your consumption of foods containing lutein and zeaxanthin<\/a>. These carotenoids provide the body with an antioxidant effect that helps to remove free radicals from the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free radicals are oxidizing particles that cause cell inflammation and cell death. For example, if you sustain a sunburn, then the wrinkles that show up in your skin are due to free radicals oxidizing skin cells, leading to the signs of aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free radicals also increase symptoms of high eye pressure as well. By increasing your intake of zeaxanthin and lutein, you decrease inflammation around the optic nerve, slowing the onset of glaucoma. Increase your intake of dark, leafy green vegetables, as these foods contain the highest concentrations of zeaxanthin and lutein, spinach, kale, and broccoli are all fantastic options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Avoid Foods High in Trans-Fats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Omega-3 EFAs help to lower intraocular pressure, the consumption of trans-saturated fatty acids increases intraocular pressure. Patients who are experiencing the onset of glaucoma should avoid including any foods in their diet that contain these fats. Stop eating junk food from the drive-through and focus on consuming healthy fruits, vegetables<\/a>, and sources ofprotein that increase your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candy is also another culprit that\u2019s bringing trans-saturated fats into your diet. If you eat chocolate bars or other sweets, not only are you getting a significant serving of trans-fats, but there\u2019s plenty of sugar in the snack as well. Sugar is the worst food you can eat. The sweet substance increases blood pressure levels while increasing levels of systemic inflammation in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining trans-fats with sugar in a candy bar is nothing short of the perfect unhealthy food to put in your body. Try and limit your intake of trans-fats wherever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Eat Foods High in Antioxidants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a bunch of \u201csuperfoods\u201d that can help you deal with the effects on high eye pressure. These superfoods are rich sources of antioxidants<\/a>, vitamins, and minerals. As mentioned, we receive exposure to toxins in our environment throughout the day. Harmful UV radiation pierces our skin. We breathe in gas fumes and brake dust walking around the city, along with soot and many other airborne pollutants.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We eat and drink trace amounts of heavy metals and pathogens in the food and beverages we consume. All of these toxins accumulate in the digestive system and bloodstream, where they add to an effect of systemic inflammation in the body. If left unchecked, toxin buildup can cause the onset of adverse health issues, inducing allergic reactions, and autoimmune diseases in people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating dark-colored berries, such as blueberries and blackberries, help to provide the body with nutrients that reinforce the strength of the capillaries that transfer nutrients to the blood vessels of the eyes. As a result, there is less chance of hemorrhaging blood vessels that increase intraocular eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Try CBD Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cannabis <\/a>contains two primary cannabinoids, THC and CBD. THC is one that produces the psychoactive narcotic effect in users that consume the drug. However, CBD is another cannabinoid among the 400-plus others found in cannabis that does not create an intoxicating effect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research into the use of using CBD oil to treat inflammatory disease is receiving more interest from holistic healers and medical professionals every year. The use of some brands of CBD oil proves that the cannabinoid has potent anti-inflammatory properties. There are anecdotal accounts of patients using the oil to treat pain and inflammation associated with a wide variety of adverse health conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the legal sale and use of cannabis gaining traction across America, many states are revising the status of the drug in communities across the country. Many people associate smoking cannabis as the primary way to consume the plant. However, few are aware that there is concentrated CBD oil available for purchase legally in many states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. When Home Remedies Don\u2019t Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High eye pressure is an inflammatory disease that results in the onset of glaucoma in many individuals. If left undiagnosed and unmanaged, it can cause severe damage to your eyesight and results in the eye going blind<\/a>. When diagnosed with glaucoma by a doctor, you need to take their advice and use the medicated eyedrops they prescribe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick to the schedule, and don\u2019t use more of the medication than is necessary; it will not help the situation. Add the remedies in this article to your medication protocol advised by your doctor. These tips will work alongside the medication to assist its efficacy in reducing intraocular eye pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the eye drops and lifestyle changes don\u2019t make any difference, your doctor may advise surgery to fix the problem. In many cases, the operation is useful for removing cataracts, which also increases intraocular eye pressure. Your physician will advise you on your treatment options after diagnosis during your consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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