BILBERRY contains anthocyanosides which are potent anti-oxidents which strengthen capillary walls, improve red blood cells and have cholesterol lowering effects. The herb is also a vasodialator that opens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. It is used to treat age related eye problems including night blindness and macular degeneration. Scientific studies have shown improvement in the eyesight, circulation and atherosclerosis. It is also used to treat cataracts and glaucoma. Bilberry has shown promise in treating many other age related problems including angina, stroke and varicose viens. The anthocyanocides in the herb stabalize collagen tissues such as tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It should be included on anyones list of herbs for aging. Bilberry's history includes its use by WWII fighter pilots to improve night vision. Bilberry is now available in our new medicinal strength extract: Alcohol free, Bio-chelated*, Holistically balanced and standardized, full 1:1 herb strength (1ml = 1000mg). This vegetable glycerine based extract is powerful and easily absorbed into the system providing a quick and effective solution. Try some today! Money saving 4 Ounce Bottle! (120ml) 240 medicinal 500mg doses. |
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| More On Bilberry and Vision Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 55. It affects more than 10 million Americans. It is a condition in which the central portion of the retina (the macula) deteriorates. It is equally common in men and women and more common in whites than blacks. The cause is unknown, but the condition tends to run in some families. Macular degeneration affects more Americans than cataracts and glaucoma combined. The macula is the central and most vital area of the retina. It records images and sends them via the optic nerve from the eye to the brain. The macula is responsible for focusing central vision that is needed for seeing fine detail, reading, driving, and recognizing facial features. There is little that can be done within conventional medical treatment protocols to restore lost eyesight with the disease. Leading researchers, however, are documenting the benefits of a more holistic approach in the treatment of AMD. Patients are being encouraged to increase physical fitness, improve nutrition (including a reduction in saturated fats), abstain from smoking, and protect their eyes from excessive light. Dietary supplementation of trace elements, antioxidants, and vitamins is recommended for improving overall metabolic and vascular functioning. Early screening and patient education offer the most hope for reducing the debilitating effects of the disease. Dry Macular Degeneration In the dry type of macular degeneration, the retina deteriorates in association with the formation of small yellow pigment-like deposits, called drusen, that form under the macula. The formation of these deposits leads to a thinning and drying out of the macula. Vision loss is related to the location and amount of retinal thinning caused by the drusen. The dry type of macular degeneration tends to progress more slowly than the wet type, with vision being lost painlessly. The first symptom is usually a distortion in one eye, causing straight lines to look wavy. Blank spots will occur as the macula continues to degenerate. A vision test will sometimes reveal physical deterioration before symptoms occur. The Effects of UV Sunlight and Smoking The daily application of the vitamin A-based Viva Drops can provide antioxidant protection to the lens of the eye. Also, wrap-around UV-blocking sunglasses provide significant protection against UV sun rays. Exposure to sunlight without wearing UV blocking sunglasses is a risk factor in developing macular degeneration. Cigarette smoking among women has been shown to increase the risk of macular degeneration by 2.4-fold, compared with women who never smoked. Those who quit smoking still had a twofold increased risk relative to those who had never smoked. Even among those who had quit smoking for 15 or more years, little reduction in risk was shown, compared with current smokers. Cigarette smoking has been determined to be an independent and avoidable risk factor for age-related macular degeneration among women. Summary Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States, occurring as a result of deterioration of the central portion of the retina known as the macula. Approximately 85 to 90% of the cases are of the dry type. Although the cause of AMD remains unknown, researchers continue to find a positive correlation between the onset of the disease with genetic susceptibility, the effect of normal aging, and low levels of serum and dietary antioxidants. Several antioxidents have been found to help in the prevention of eye disorders including macular degeneration. Bilberry contains a number of these nutrients including anthocyanosides which have been shown to slow the progression of the disease and aid in improving other areas of vision. About Our Extracts and Bio-chelation *Until Bio-Chelation there was simply no good way to make a potent alcohol-free extract. Greenbush alcohol free extracts begin with organic alcohol regardless of whether the final product contains alcohol or not. After finishing the first step in the plant extraction, an additional step is performed to remove the alcohol. This is done by utilizing a proprietary cold extraction process called Bio-Chelation®. Bio-Chelation® describes the cold process vacuum distillation method, which removes all the alcohol initially used to obtain the good herbal extract. It is important to note that a cold extraction process, as opposed to a heat extraction process, helps maintain the full spectrum, or Holistic BalanceTM of the plant's constituents in the final product. The end-result is an alcohol-free extract containing the essential properties of the complete herb in a base of vegetable glycerin and water. (Vegetable glycerin is used because it can help to bind certain plant constituents, is natural to the body, easily absorbed, tastes sweet without affecting blood sugar levels, and acts as a good solvent and carrier for the plant constituents). Recommended Uses: Angina, anxiety, cataracts, diabetic retinopahty, diarrhea, glaucoma, hypoglycemia, hemeralopia, inflammation, insulin regulation, macular degeneration, menstrual cramps, night vision, retinitis pigmentosa, stress, stroke, ulcers, urinary tract problems, varicose veins. From "Prescription for Natural Healing" Balch and Balch, "The Green Pharmacy" Dr. James Duke, "Natural Health Bible" Bratman and Kroll. Recommendations and Research* Bilberry, which is a fruit similar to American blueberries, has a long history of medicinal uses dating back to the middle ages. It continues to be widely used in Europe and is making inroads in the US. It contains fatty acids, flavenoids and tanins that have been shown to strengthen capillaries and connective tissue. It is particularly useful in treating poor eyesight and improving varicose veins. Studies have shown that a single dose can improve night vision for two hours making it particularly useful for drivers who have difficulties seeing well at night. Because it improves circulation it is useful for heart and circulitory related illnesses. Bilberry contains anthocyanosides which are potent anti-oxidents which strengthen capillary walls, improve red blood cells and have cholesterol lowering effects. The herb is also a vasodialator that opens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. It is used to treat age related eye problems including night blindness and macular degeneration. Scientific studies have shown improvement in the eyesight, circulation and atherosclerosis. It is also used to treat cataracts and glaucoma. Bilberry has shown promise in treating many other age related problems including angina, stroke and varicose viens. The anthocyanocides in the herb stabalize collagen tissues such as tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It should be included on anyones list of herbs for aging. Bilberry's history includes its use by WWII fighter pilots to improve night vision. Safety Issues: Bilberry, a commonly eaten food, has been found safe and non-toxic, even in very high doses, in a wide variety of studies. There are no known drug interactions. It may interfere with iron absorption so should not be used if anemic. Levy Y, Glovinsky Y. The effect of anthocyanosides on night vision. Eye 1998;12 ( Pt 6):967-969. Bomser J, Madhavi DL, Singletary K, et al. In vitro anticancer activity of fruit extracts from Vaccinium species. Planta Med 1996;62(3):212-216. Canter PH, Ernst E. Anthocyanosides of Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) for night vision--a systematic review of placebo-controlled trials. Surv.Ophthalmol. 2004;49(1):38-50. Erlund I, Marniemi J, Hakala P, et al. Consumption of black currants, lingonberries and bilberries increases serum quercetin concentrations. Eur.J Clin Nutr. 2003;57(1):37-42. Head KA. Natural therapies for ocular disorders, part two: cataracts and glaucoma. Altern.Med Rev. 2001;6(2):141-166. Hou DX. Potential mechanisms of cancer chemoprevention by anthocyanins. Curr.Mol.Med 2003;3(2):149-159. Katsube N, Iwashita K, Tsushida T, et al. Induction of apoptosis in cancer cells by Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and the anthocyanins. J Agric.Food Chem. 1-1-2003;51(1):68-75. Kramer JH. Anthocyanosides of Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) for night vision--a systematic review of placebo-controlled trials. Surv.Ophthalmol. 2004;49(6):618
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