DRY EYE SYNDROME
Dry eye syndrome occurs when there is an imbalance in the tear system. Symptoms can occur as a result of not enough tears or poor quality tears.
Symptoms include:
*stinging , burning or scratchy sensation
*difficult wearing contact lenses
*light sensitivity
*eye redness
* blurred vision, eye fatigue, or watery eyes
*difficult with nighttime driving
The National Dry Eye Disease Guidelines for Canadian Optometrists lists essential fatty acids(omega-3 and omega-6) as a long term management strategy for chronic dry eye.
*the tear filament of the eye is affected in dry eye syndrome which is believed to have an inflammatory component.
*Omega-3 fatty acids can help support proper tear function
NutraSea Dry Eye….one serving a day gives you all the fatty acids you need, to provide dry eye symptom relief. 1200 mg EPA, 300 mg. DHA, 150 mg.GLA
Available at Nancy’s in capsule or liquid form.
NANCY’S NOTE: I have been suffering from this syndrome this winter from wearing a mask and from drops for glaucoma. I felt I could just rip my eyes out of the sockets. MY SOLUTION….change of eyedrops, wearing a shield at the store instead of a mask, using a preservative free hydrant 5-6 times a day, cold compresses morning & evening and rubbing Vitamin E oil around the eyes at night as the skin is very dry.
Udo’s 3.6.9 Oil Blend is the ideal 2:1 ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids, proven by research to lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease, enhance stamina and energy, and improve general health and well being.
Udo’s Oil can be taken straight off the spoon, whipped into tomato juice, used on a salad or over stir fried veggies. You DO NOT cook with Udo’s Oil. Following are some easy ways to use this oil.
-add to dips, spreads, guacamole, salsa, hummus, or any healthy snack.
-Pour over your favourite soup, stew or casserole
-Put in muesli, granola or oatmeal.
-stir into fruit and yogurt for a tasty, quick and nutritious breakfast.
-drizzle over cooked vegetables.
-mix with Balsamic vinegar for a zesty, healthy bread dip.
-mix with your favourite vinegar and seasonings for an instant and healthy salad dressing. I like it with rice vinegar.
DID YOU KNOW? Oils can be frozen without hurting the nutritional value. So, when Udo’s Blend is on sale, buy an extra one and put it in the freezer.
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Udo’s Oil 3.6.9 DNA Blend is a fish free blend of plant-sourced oils designed to supply the ideal 2:1 ratio of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids.
It contains all the good fats you need, without any of the bad fats you should avoid. It’s pressed in a state-of-the-art, low heat, low light and oxygen-free environment to optimize freshness and provide maximum nutritional value.
All of the ingredients in UDO’s OIL pass rigorous quality control testing and are certified organic whenever possible. It’s placed in amber glass bottles and refrigerated for storage to ensure optimal freshness.
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