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Bilberry
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Bilberry has been used by European herbalists for centuries. Bilberry is most famous for its long use as a medicine for eye and vision problems. Bilberries are high in substances called flavonoids. Flavonoids have antioxidant and disease-fighting properties.
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Bilberry
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In several studies, patients with various eye disorders ranging from myopia to macular degeneration, showed improvement in their vision a short time after taking bilberry. (Macular Degeneration, Myopia, Cataracts)
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Nature's Sweet Benefits
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Chalk up another one for Mother Nature. Most people with diabetes rely on drugs and lifestyle modifications to moderate their body chemistry. But a host of natural herbal supplements may further help them manage blood glucose levels, improve their vision, and alleviate a variety of diabetes-related health problems.
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Plants As Means Of Blood Sugar Control
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Before the advent of insulin, diabetes and hypoglycemia were treated with plant medicines. In the last 20 years scientific investigation has, in fact, confirmed the efficacy of many of these preparations, some of which are remarkably effective. (Diabetic Product, Herb for Diabetes, Gymnema Sylvestre, Bitter Melon, Fenugreek, Bilberry, Pterocarpus)
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Nutritional Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
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Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Fortunately, diabetic retinopathy is a nutritionally responsive disorder. Natural agents can be used to reduce the initial damage to the blood vessels in the retina and enhance integrity. (Diabetes Nutrition and Retinopathy)
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