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Cataracts

What you need to know:

Happily, this condition is rare in young people, but if your child is unfortunate enough to contract it, there are natural remedies that can help.

The most useful Herbs:

  • The Chinese traditional herb Hachimijaigan
  • Green tea - a powerful anti-oxidant which protects against cataracts and can bring relief if the condition is already established
The herb bilberry - you can get it as pills as well as a wonderful fruit - is thought to have a protective effect and there are other supplements which may reduce the chances of getting cataracts.

The most useful Supplements:

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B Complex
  • Beta-carotene
  • Selenium
  • L-cysteine
  • L-glutamine
  • L-glycine
  • Lutein
  • Quercetin

Other useful advice:

There are also sensible guidelines that cut the risk of cataracts developing:
  • Don’t smoke
  • Don’t go out into the sun without wearing good sunglasses
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