Blepharitis - Eye Infection - Symptoms - Natural Remedies

Blepharitis

May produce the feeling that something is in the eye. The eyes and lids may itch, burn, and become red. The eyelid may swell and some of the lashes may fall out. The eyes may become red, teary, and sensitive to bright light. A crust may form and stick tenaciously to the edges of the lid; when the crust is removed, it may leave a bleeding surface. During sleep, dried secretions make the lids sticky.

Blepharitis tends to recur and stubbornly resist treatment. It's inconvenient and unattractive but usually not destructive. Occasionally, it can result in a loss of the eyelashes, scarring of the lid margins, and even damage to the cornea.

Usually, treatment consists of keeping the eyelids clean, perhaps by washing them with baby shampoo. Occasionally, a doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin or sulfacetamide, or an oral antibiotic, such as tetracycline. When the person's skin is also affected with seborrheic dermatitis, the face and scalp must be treated as well.

Natural Food and Remedies For Healthy Eyes

Meat

calf's liver, organ meats, rabbit, venison

Dairy

eggs

Fish

all oily fish, anchovies, bloater fish, carp, cod, eel, herring, halibut, kipper, mackerel, octopus, pilchards, salmon, sardines, shellfish, swordfish, hilsa fish, sprats, trout, tuna (fresh only), whitebait

Vegetables

okra, chicory, asparagus, broccoli, courgettes, celery, peas, soya beans, brussel sprouts, collard greens, onions, turnip greens, parsnips, corn, carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes, dark green lettuce, radishes, legumes, cress, red bell peppers, leeks, pumpkin, corn, sweet potato, winter squash (particularly appears to benefit smokers according to recent studies)

Whole grains 

all whole grains especially amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, oats, quinoa, rye

Micro diet

sprouted grains, legumes, nuts and seeds

Fruit

apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, bilberries, blackberries, blood oranges, cherries, chokeberries, grapes, lemon, limes, papaya, pink grapefruit, peaches, pineapple, plums, prunes, pumpkin, rhubarb, strawberries, tangerines, water melon

Dried Fruit

apricots, berries, dates, figs, goji berries, raisins,

Seeds

flaxseeds, poppy, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, watermelon

Nuts

hazelnuts, almonds

Herbs

parsley, thyme, bilberry, eyebright, cyani flowers, dandelion greens, burdock root, mustard greens, safflower, peppermint

Spices

black pepper, paprika, nutmeg

Derivatives: aloe vera juice, black strap molasses, flaxseed oil, green tea, pine needle tea, nut oils, tomato puree, olive oil, rapeseed oil, honey,

Externally: cucumber slices on closed eyes to reduce swelling and puffiness

NOTE: Sunken eyes and under eye circles are signs that you need more water so drink plenty of bottled and filtered water to avoid the chorine and fluoride in tap water and pineapple juice.

Avoid

smoking, fried foods, refined vegetable and nut oils, margarines

plums & prunes if suffering with kidney or gall stones, joint problems or osteoporosis

peppermint if pregnant or suffering from gastric reflux or active stomach ulcers

almonds, cabbage, kale, plums, prunes if you are suffering with thyroid problems, kidney & gallstones, joint problems, or osteoporosis 

grapefruit if taking ‘Statins’ to lower cholesterol or medications for blood pressure & some other medications

goji berries if taking medication for diabetes, high blood pressure or anti-coagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin or aspirin.

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