6 Signs Your Eyes Are Suffering from a Vitamin B Deficiency—and How to Cure It
March 5, 2014 by Candice Harding
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When you’re diagnosed with a vitamin B deficiency, you expect the ever-present fatigue, tingling sensation, and even mouth sores. What you might not expect, however, is the damage it does to your eyes.
Vitamin B produces red blood cells and nerve cells to give you energy, as well as myelin, a protective shield for your nerves. So without this vitamin, your nervous system weakens. The optic nerves in your eyes are no exception. If they are suffering from the deficiency, here’s how you might be able to tell:
1. You have blurred or dim vision. A deficiency in vitamins B2, B6, and B12 can lead to optic neuropathy (i.e., damage to the optic nerve). Since the optic nerve is the heart and soul of your eye, your vision starts to go if it isn’t fully functioning.
2. Your eyes itch, burn, or water. Vitamin B produces riboflavin—a strengthening substance. Since your body isn’t producing as much riboflavin as it should, your eyes don’t receive that extra “oomph” to ward off irritating particles and produce enough tears.
3. You have sensitive eyes. Riboflavin also helps your eyes withstand bright lights and quick changes in the climate. Without it, you likely prefer dimly lit rooms.
4. Your eyes twitch. A vitamin B deficiency causes fatigue and muscle shakiness. So if your eyelids twitch, you’re probably missing B2 and B6 vitamins.
5. You have cross-eyes. Vitamins B1 and B12 cause this. They do more than nourish your eyes; they produce myelin to strengthen the cranial nerves. So without the myelin, your eyes might struggle to move in sync.
6. You have pink eye. Pink eye is essentially inflammation of your eye—an infection that causes burning and itching, among other symptoms. Because you don’t produce as much riboflavin, your eyes won’t just burn and itch; they might also produce more mucous and bacteria.
It’s true that any of these symptoms can happen when you don’t suffer from a vitamin B deficiency. But if you experience any of them, it may be a sign that your deficiency is spreading to your vision (or that you are deficient, if you haven’t already been diagnosed).
What You Can Do
If you do have a vitamin deficiency, you and your eyes don’t have to suffer any longer. You can solve most of your problems by:
· Taking regular vitamin B shots. Depending on the severity of your deficiency, you can get a shot of this weekly, monthly—whatever works for you. You can’t overdose. Any little bit that you take helps.
· Eating more vitamin B-rich foods. This means more eggs, meat, fish, cheese, mushrooms, spinach, seafood—all the good stuff. Think protein, and think of it often.
· Getting your eyes checked. When in doubt, consult an eye doctor, not just a general physician. People with symptoms just like yours opt for an eye exam in Edmonton, Denver, New York, and all over the world to get advice from a specialist. While an optometrist won’t give you vitamin B shots directly, he can provide advice about taking B12 pills and eating eye-healthy foods.
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So if you’ve struggled with eye problems, take heart. The cause of it may well be a vitamin B deficiency, and if it is, you have a say in how you feel. Don’t hesitate to meet with different doctors, and adjust your diet so you give your eyes—and the rest of your body—their best chance.
About The Author
Candice Harding enjoys writing about ways to improve specific areas of health, such as optic health, and is always looking for ideas to publish on her website, myredbicycle.com. She is single, lives in Phoenix, AZ, and loves riding her bike and exploring the outdoors. She recommends the Eyewear Place to anyone looking for a great optometrist in that area.
Are You Talking Yourself Into Lifelong Obesity?
An alarming trend is on the rise in the form of “fat acceptance” movements. This isn’t about being healthy, no matter what your current weight. There is, in all seriousness, a concentrated effort to normalize — and even advocate — for a life of obesity.
There are many reasons why people may feel this is a sensible alternative to diet and weight loss. Unfortunately and perhaps obviously, there are reasons why this trend is doing more harm than good.
A Lack Of Motivation To Be Healthy
The first consequence of fat acceptance, in all sincerity, is a healthy diet. It is certainly possible to eat well and take care of yourself at a higher weight level. Many people even mistakenly assume that someone who is obese cannot be eating healthy foods or watching their calorie intake. This isn’t true at all; what is true is when one makes the conscious effort to ignore nutrition, weight gain is the likely result.
In addition, some assume because they accept themselves as they are, they shouldn’t worry about fitness or regular exercise. Fitness is something people of every weight should take seriously. You can be thin and out of shape, so don’t assume a healthy weight equals a healthy lifestyle.
We are all charged with taking care of the body we have in whatever way we can. You can love yourself as you are and still do what you can to eat better quality foods and be sure to get in weekly exercise routines.
Failure to Address Self-Esteem Issues
It’s like trying to convince everyone that a red 2002 Mustang is really an old yellow Volkswagen. You can’t do it, and people will look at you strangely if you try.
The way society is set up, looks matter. The farther you are from what’s socially acceptable regarding image, the more hurtful others’ reactions can be. Nevertheless, you are more complex and beautiful than what is on a scale. And if you are true to yourself — and love of all of yourself, not just your weight — then it shouldn’t matter what other people think.
Yes, Obesity Is Bad. No Movement Will Change That
One of the reasons people are talking themselves into accepting their obesity is because of the misguided attempt to label the word “obese” as public prejudice and to completely side-step the very real health issues associated with being morbidly overweight. The movement to accept being obese may feel good until you realize that instead of accepting your weight, you may be accepting a lower quality of life attributed to complications caused by being overweight. And that’s not something that anyone should have to accept.
As a result, carefully consider the positive effects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise and a nutritious diet will have you looking — and feeling — better.
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5 Weight Loss Foods That Always Work

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A healthy diet isn’t just an incentive for supermodels and athletes, but the cornerstone to a happy lifestyle. It’s important to remember that the nature of relationships between your mind and body is always vice-versa.
Although not all of us have the luxury of time to dedicate ourselves to building six-pack abs, we certainly can do enough to keep those stomach flabs at bay. Here are the top five wonder weight-loss foods that will make your diet plan twice as effective.
Salmon
Contrary to popular belief that salmon is high in fat, it’s actually remarkably low in calories and only high in unsaturated fats that are good for your body. Salmon is one of the best sources of lean protein and is referred to as a nutritional messiah for its myriad of health benefits.
It helps reduce unhealthy elements in your diet such as sugars, hydrogenated oils, starches and saturated fats. Many people avoid healthy foods because they believe most of them taste worse than a mouse repellant. Luckily, salmon happens to be a worldwide delicacy and renders this stereotype moot. Salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which assist in the reduction of cholesterol, and exhibit anti-inflammatory and brain cognition-enhancing properties.
Brown rice
Although brown rice may fit into the resented “all healthy foods look unattractive” stereotype, it happens to be one of the most popular weight loss foods in the world. Its low-energy density value and fiber-packed nature make it a great hunger suppressing, low-calorie meal. Unlike white rice, brown rice only contains resistant starch, which helps boost your body’s metabolism.
Green tea
If you’re looking for a super weight loss food that has a 100 percent success rate, chances are you didn’t have the best luck finding one. But that may be because you should have been looking for a super beverage instead – a super weight loss beverage called green tea. Its rich antioxidant concentration helps naturally elevate your body’s metabolism and eliminate harmful ketones that manifest in the body during your weight loss regimen.
Eggs
It’s no coincidence that eggs are the superstars of breakfast foods across every culture. Whether you like them boiled, poached or scrambled, eggs provide a plethora of nutritional benefits that will have a tremendous impact on your weight loss routine.
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, which are great for keeping your appetite under control for hours after you’ve had them. They’re also good sources of Vitamin D.
Popcorn
Popcorn may be the most surprising choice in this list. Your concerns would be justified if it was the same butter-soaked, over-salted snack you buy at the theater. Air-popped popcorn or popcorn made using oils containing monosaturated fats is high in fiber and low in calories. Popcorn is actually a healthy and delicious snack that can make your diet plan more appealing to your taste buds, as well as give you that full feeling you often lack when dieting.
Easy Habits for Preventing Heart Attacks
January 15, 2013 by Adrienne
Filed under HEALTHCARE, HEART AND STROKE

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You’ve probably heard that taking a baby aspirin daily can help prevent heart attacks. The bulk of Bayer’s commercials are centered on the idea, and what better way to up sales than prescribing aspirin daily? However, there are a number of other ways you can help prevent a heart attack. If your parents have had a heart attack, you’re especially at risk and should take precaution.
Not everyone likes the idea of taking medication to become healthier. Kicking the tobacco habit and working out at least 30 minutes a day are natural ways to lower your risk. Maintaining a healthy weight by eating foods low in fat, bad cholesterol and sodium is also wise. However, just like e-therapy, this is easier said than done. Check out these ways to keep heart-healthy easily.
A Strange Approach
A recent study shows getting annual flu shots may prevent heart attacks. The study involved over 3,000 patients over 60 and it seems that these shots can lower your risk by up to 50 percent. Many people are divided over the benefits of flu shots, but this information might sway some doubters. Flu shots are especially helpful for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly.
Less than half of all Americans get the shot, but that may change. Shots are widely available at pharmacies and at a reasonable cost. Older people are more prone to heart attacks, and a weakened immune system with the flu can’t help. It might be time to consider a new, annual autumnal habit.
Health Habits to Start
Vitamin K2 is crucial for a healthy heart, and fermented foods are rich in this vitamin. Yogurt and kimchi are just two examples. Of course, you can also check to make sure your multi-vitamin has appropriate K2 levels. A study has shown that people with proper K2 levels are 52 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack.
Cod liver oil is another essential nutrient for a healthy heart. If you were traumatized by foul-tasting spoonfuls in the past, don’t worry. There are a number of pill forms available, and some even come with a non-fishy taste. This is an important supplement to add to your regular regimen.
The Hardest Easy Tip
Reducing stress and being happy is the best way to prevent a heart attack, as well as other ailments. It might seem that if you could be happy and stress-free, you would. However, many people pile stress on themselves unnecessarily. It’s essential to find an outlet for stress and make time for activities you enjoy.
There’s no guaranteed way to prevent a heart attack. Knowing your family history and taking care of yourself (mentally, physically and emotionally) can, however, provide a great boost to your health. The next time you feel like skipping the gym, lighting up or taking on that extra project you don’t have time for, think again. Is it worth it?
About the author:
Adrienne is a blogger and aspiring writer. When she’s not blogging about tech and social media, you might find her practicing her French, whipping up some recipes she found on Pinterest, or obsessing over vintage postcards and stamps.
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Personal Training Workout Tips with Rob Riches. Part 4: Chest Flyes
January 5, 2012 by HART 1-800-HART
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Taylor Time – 5 tips to get the most out of your workout
January 3, 2012 by HART 1-800-HART
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“Taylor Time” www.Taylorbaldwin.com Fight holiday weight gain with these “Taylor Time” tips – Now that’s something to be thankful for!
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Surprising Foods and Tips to Lose Ab Fat (Women PART 1)
January 1, 2012 by HART 1-800-HART
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Surprising Foods and Tips to Lose Ab Fat (Men PART 1)
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Kya Karu Mai Abb – Kya Karu Mai Abb – Sexual Problems – Oral Sex
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Long considered a taboo subject women s sexuality is now openly discussed and portrayed on television in magazines and on the internet. Most importantly women themselves are becoming increasingly aware of their sexuality and their sexual health. Careworldtv brings another Taboo – Oral sex into the light. Subscribe NOW to get daily updates on many such useful videos and At-Home Tips www.youtube.com
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HOT! Butt Legs and Core Exercise from Home
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Start with 20 reps then build up to 30, then 40, etc. Keep that core tigh and be sure to press off your heels so you can feel your butt working. See more www.BikiniModelFitness.com. Music by Kevin Macleod
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Daily Fitness Minute … Plank Roll For The Core
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Quick and simple daily fitness tips in about a minute. Try a new exercise each day and never get bored! This video will work your abs, arms, shoulders and lower back Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any videos!
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Big Arm Exercises- Biceps and Tips for Big Arm- Biceps workout
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Saundarya – 70 s Inspired Retro Makeup Part 1
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