Best Foods and Vitamins For Healthy Eyes And Preventing Cataracts Photo credit: bigstock.com Our eyesight is one of our most important senses, yet, most of us take it for granted. It is only after we develop problems with our eyesight that we think of how to best care for it. Although the exact cause of cataracts is still unknown research has suggested that free radicals, sometimes called oxidation, is to blame. Oxidation has been shown to be at the root cause of every degenerative disease known to mankind including heart disease, cancer, and cataracts. Think of your eyes as eggs. If free radicals are the bad guys then think of antioxidants as the good guys in the white hats. Studies show that persons who have low levels of antioxidants in their bodies are at a much greater risk of developing cataracts. Although cataracts used to be considered a disease of the elderly, more and more young people are developing this type of blindness due to very unhealthy diets and lifestyle habits. Continue to Page 2 1. 2. 3. Continue to Page 3 4. 5. 6. References: Aoa.org
Conceptual metaphor A conceptual domain can be any coherent organization of human experience. The regularity with which different languages employ the same metaphors, which often appear to be perceptually based, has led to the hypothesis that the mapping between conceptual domains corresponds to neural mappings in the brain.[1] Conceptual metaphors are seen in language in our everyday lives. Conceptual metaphors are used very often to understand theories and models. Mappings[edit] There are two main roles for the conceptual domains posited in conceptual metaphors: Source domain: the conceptual domain from which we draw metaphorical expressions (e.g., love is a journey).Target domain: the conceptual domain that we try to understand (e.g., love is a journey). A mapping is the systematic set of correspondences that exist between constituent elements of the source and the target domain. Language and culture as mappings[edit] Love is a journeyLife is a journeySocial organizations are plantsLove is war James W.
The 20 Essential TED Talks for New Grads May 25th, 2011 Moving from the relatively sheltered world of the college campus into work and independence can be a very exciting, though sometimes rough, transition. New grads will be facing a host of new challenges testing the lessons they learned in school, both academic and personal. Nigel Marsh: How to make work-life balance work: If you thought it was hard to balance schoolwork with your personal life in college, things won’t get any easier when you’ve landed a fulltime job.
6 Sure-Fire Tips to Prevent Glaucoma Naturally by Dr. Mercola Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, and belongs to a group of eye diseases that damage your optic nerve, leading to vision loss. In its early stages, glaucoma may produce no symptoms at all, and it’s estimated that half of the more than 4 million Americans with glaucoma do not even realize they have it.[1] Because the vision loss caused by glaucoma comes on so gradually, it is sometimes called the “silent thief of sight.” This is why it’s so important to take steps now to help protect your vision, even if your eyesight is normal. What Causes Glaucoma? The underlying causes of glaucoma are not completely understood, but typically the damage it does to your optic nerve is related to increased pressure in your eye. In a healthy eye, the fluid is regularly drained, however in those with glaucoma the drainage system doesn’t work properly, so the fluid gradually builds up in your eye, causing increased pressure. Who is at Risk? The top two steps are:
Twilight language Secret language of tantric traditions Twilight language is a rendering of the Sanskrit term sāṃdhyābhāṣā (written also sāndhyābhāṣā, sāṃdhyabhāṣā, sāndhyabhāṣā; Wylie: dgongs-pa'i skad, THL gongpé ké) or of their modern Indic equivalents (especially in Bengali, Odia, Assamese, Maithili, Hindi, Nepali, Braj Bhasha and Khariboli). As popularized by Roderick Bucknell and Martin Stuart-Fox in The Twilight Language: Explorations in Buddhist Meditation and Symbolism in 1986, the notion of "twilight language" is a supposed polysemic language and communication system associated with tantric traditions in Vajrayana Buddhism and Hinduism. It includes visual communication, verbal communication and nonverbal communication. The phrase "twilight language" has subsequently been adopted by some other Western writers, including Judith Simmer-Brown. Meaning[edit] According to Eliade (1970), in 1916 Haraprasād Shāstri proposed the translation of "twilight language". Usage[edit] In the Pali Canon[edit]
30 Challenges for 30 Days Did you know that it takes 30 days to form a new habit? The first few days are similar as to how you would imagine the birth of a new river. Full of enthusiasm it gushes forth, only to be met by strong obstacles. The path is not clear yet, and your surroundings don’t agree. Old habits urge you to stay the same. So, take a moment to reflect on the question ‘Who do I want to be in 5 years?’ Check out this short TED talk first to get inspired: Now pick one or more challenges and stick with them! However, be cautioned, picking too many challenges at the same time can easily result in a failure of all of them. #1 Write a I-Like-This-About-You note/text/email each day for someone (Easy) This is the perfect way to let someone else know you care. #2 Talk to one stranger each day (Hard) This is a great one to cure approaching anxiety. #3 Take one picture each day (Hard) This one gets harder nearing the end of the challenge because at one point you will run out of the easy shots. We recommend:
Are There Foods That Naturally Treat Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that can lead to blindness. As of 2011, there is no cure for glaucoma, but certain foods may be helpful. The Glaucoma Research Foundation states it is reasonable to assume what you eat and drink may have an effect on the disease. Glaucoma results from increased pressure within the eye, which damages the optic nerve over time, according to the Glaucoma Foundation. Spinach may be helpful for glaucoma because it contains high amounts of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. Some herbs, which can be added to foods or consumed as teas, may be helpful for glaucoma. The Glaucoma Research Foundation advises limiting caffeine if you have glaucoma since too much caffeine may elevate eye pressure temporarily. LIVESTRONG.COM Most Popular
The Secret History of Secret Societies Given the vast number of cults and sub-cults, Parfrey knew his research would be surprising to many. "Despite the success of Joseph Campbell's PBS series a couple decades ago, what good American thinks he's practicing 'rites' or 'rituals?'" Parfrey asks. "These words are thought to refer to what primitives do in foreign lands." Ritual America shows that hundreds of ritualistic oaths and procedures are practiced behind the doors of lodges and clubs, even today. Parfrey defines a "secret society" as a social group that demands an oath of allegiance to join. Researching the book was eye-opening (and, fittingly, the cover illustration is the so-called "eye of providence"). Parfrey says his primary source was Albert C. The question of who gets admitted to these groups recurs as a theme through history.
Cataract Removal without Surgery | Out of the Box Remedies An innovative new method now exists to get rid of cataracts by simply applying a special type of eye drops containing N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine, which Out of the Box Remedies calls Cataract Terminator drops, enabling cataract removal without surgery. What are Cataracts? A cataract is a cloudy area within the lens of the eye, causing blurry or hazy vision. Cataracts are the accumulation of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) within the lens of the eye. Glycation is the bonding of a protein or fat molecule with sugar. Thus, diabetics or anyone ingesting excessive sugar and/or bad oils is more prone to having cataracts. Dangers of Cataract Surgery Until recently, surgery was the only option for removing cataracts. Cataract surgery During most cataract operations, the lens of the eye is replaced by an artificial intraocular lens implant (IOL). Cataract surgery is said to be a highly successful operation, yet one patient in ten still has complications. Advantages of Cataract Terminator Drops
Twilight Language Twilight language is a concept that is often mentioned in this blog so I feel its time for a more in depth examination of the complex phenomenon and how it relates to many of the other topics that are discussed here. There are many different definitions of twilight language. Officially twilight language is a polysemic language and communication system dealing with visual, verbal and nonverbal communications within Tantric Buddhism and Hinduism. In other words, it was a secret symbolic language of which only the initiates of these faiths would be able to understand. In theory this language would have even predated Sanskrit and may not have even been written down initially. Loren Coleman elaborates: "Buddhism's tantras are thousands of years old and yet never publicly revealed, never written down. However, many other groups through out history have had a concept of twilight language. For our purposes, the best definition has been given by Coleman: Book of Genesis (28:11-19) "...
Natural Cures for Cataracts Posted by Dud (From The Woods Of, Wv, Usa) on 12/06/2011 I don't have cataracts, and have never used any products to cure them, or halt them. In my reading on the internet a few weeks ago, I came across this information about some eye-drops that have been tested on cataract patients, and it was said that they were proven to help many patients both 1. Halt the deterioration, 2. Reverse the cataract damage partially, perhaps totally in some cases. I do not know if they will work for you, or not. for CataractsBy Katina Blue, eHow Contributor Carnosine for Cataracts - Carnosine in eye drop form is effective for treating cataracts. Every eye has a lens that is similar to the lens of a camera. History In 1987, Dr. DescriptionCarnosine is a molecule composed of two amino acids, alanine and histidine. FunctionWhen a buildup of protein forms on an eye's lens, abnormal clumps develop, causing a cataract to form. Learn why Dr.
Sirius Rising In the Days of Synchromysticism "John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King were not assassinated; they were ritually sacrificed." So begins the liner notes of Jim Brandon's newly released 2018 revised edition of his audio book from 1974-1975, Sirius Rising, which has a new subtitle, Mr. The time does seem correct for Sirius Rising. Before Brandon became well-known in Fortean circles for his classics, Weird America (1978) and The Rebirth of Pan (1983), he had created and shared with associates a now long-unavailable and difficult-to-obtain tape of his interviews with James Shelby Downard (March 13, 1913 – March 16, 1998). Brandon characterizes Downard as a "quasi-spiritual visionary who pioneered or advanced the mind-bending and spellbinding disciplines of 'mystical toponomy' and 'synchromysticism.'" Jim Brandon, with all due credit to me and others, will soon expand the ranks of those discussing Downard to include a growing generation of synchromystics. Highly recommended.Sirius Rising: Mr.