Integrated Ophthalmology Resources
Nutrition Recommendations
1.) Antioxidant and flavonoid rich foods: Fruits (acai, apricot, bilberry, blueberries, cherries, grapes, kiwi, pomegranate) & Vegetables (carrots, kale, orange peppers, spinach)
2.) Foods containing Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids (acai, flax seed, salmon, sardines)
3.) Cook with olive oil
4.) Limit trans-fatty acids (cakes, cookies, donuts, french fries)
5.) Limit red meats (beef)
6.) Limit refined foods (breads, pastas, sugar)
7.) Limit alcohol, coffee, and tobacco
Supplement Recommendations
2.) Fish oil capsules (1-2 capsules daily)
4.) Zeaxanthin (1-10 mg daily)
5.) Coenzyme Q10 (100-200 mg nightly)
6.) Alpha-lipoic acid (25-50 mg twice daily)
7.) Resveratrol (50-200 mg daily)
Herbal Recommendations
1.) Green tea extract (250-500 mg daily)
2.) Ginkgo biloba (40-80 mg three times daily)
Exercise Recommendations
1.) Moderate exercise for 15 minutes at least three times a week
Sleep Recommendations
1.) At least eight hours of sleep nightly
Food Allergy Testing - Test food allergies which can possibly be responsible for headaches, fatigue, and mood swings.
Heart of Pittsburgh - Collection of Wellness Websites in Pittsburgh Area
Intelihealth - Article on Fruit Consumption Lowering Risks of Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Heart Disease, and Cancer
12 Ways To Reduce Cancer - Article by Devra Davis, Phd, MPH
Diabetes Information - Comprehensive Article about Diabetes
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