Treatment of astigmatism folk remedies may be only of secondary importance, as the disease is based on the change of the spherical properties of the cornea. Cure is any folk remedies impossible. However, the overall health and condition of the body, its tissues, are of great importance, so folk remedies may well come in handy.

What to eat with astigmatism - the recommendations of traditional medicine

So, for any diseases of the eye is very useful carrot juice. It contains the beta-carotene which is converted in the human body to vitamin A (retinol) and helps to get rid of many disorders. Many beta-carotene found in apricots, bell peppers, pumpkin, fresh tomatoes. Vitamin A is found only in animal products. For example, a lot of it in butter.

Freshly carrot juice mixed with apple juice in half and drink a glass a day in the morning on an empty stomach, half an hour before meals. It is believed that in such cases, the juice is completely absorbed, its biologically active substances enter the bloodstream, are delivered to the tissues and are involved in cell metabolism.

To strengthen the view is also recommended to eat more green vegetables, including green stuff - dill Dill: benefits and harms of fragrant spices , Parsley, celery, spinach, lettuce and so on. Useful cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage (cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi) - all these vegetables have antioxidant properties and the ability to cleanse the body of toxins.

The positive impact on the state of having beets and garlic. Therefore, the visual impairment is recommended to prepare the salad or boiled beets, seasoned sour cream and garlic Garlic health: almost a panacea .

You can prepare freshly-squeezed vegetable juices, alternating their reception in the morning with an apple-carrot juice. For example, you can cook cabbage, cucumber and beet or cucumber juice with the addition of a small amount of parsley juice.

Positive effect on the organs of the berries. Especially useful in such cases blueberries. It is better to eat it fresh, and the winter harvest rubbing with sugar. But the jam, jam, compote of blueberries will also be useful in eye diseases.

Herbal Treatment of astigmatism

Folk medicine recommends for diseases of the infusion of leaves of blueberry Benefits and harms of blueberries: the health of the forest . Brew it at the rate of a tablespoon of crushed dried leaves per cup of boiling water. Insist hour, strain, wring out and drink during the day third cup three times a day before meals. For a taste you can add honey. The course of treatment - at least a month.

No less commonly for the treatment of eye diseases is used Euphrasia. It is administered orally in the form of an aqueous infusion and externally as a lotion. Infusion for oral administration is prepared as follows: two tablespoons of dry powdered herb pour half a liter of boiled water for an hour, strain, wring out and drink during the day.

To the eye lotions infusion is prepared at the rate of four tablespoons of half a liter of boiling water. Washes well relieve eye fatigue.

Well suited for the treatment of myopic astigmatism young nettle (before the appearance of the flowers on it): 5 tablespoons of chopped leaves of young nettles boiled in a glass of water for 3 minutes, cool, strain and drink throughout the day for three doses for half an hour before meals.

To improve the use of wheat grass also. Freshly made grass juice wheatgrass drink for three to four months on half a cup three times a day for half an hour before meals. You can also prepare an infusion of roots and rhizomes of couch grass: two tablespoons of dry powdered wheatgrass roots to fill in for the night half a liter of boiling water in a thermos, the next day, strain and drink prepared infusion during the day half an hour before a meal.

Positive effect on vision as juice, squeezed from the green fennel seeds, which can be mixed with any other vegetable juice in a ratio of 1: 10.

To the eye lotions can prepare an infusion of mint leaves Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness   Peppermint: tablespoon dry chopped herbs pour a glass of boiling water, strain, wring out and used as a lotion to the eyes. Well relieves cramps in the eyes, fatigue and headache.

Plantain leaves can be well washed, mash, and attach to the eyes - relieves fatigue, edema. In addition, the infusion of plantain can be taken orally. It is prepared as follows: three tablespoons of chopped herbs pour two cups of boiled water, and drink during the day for half an hour before a meal, divided into three doses.

Treatment of astigmatism folk remedies is possible, but national agents should only be used as an additional form of treatment.

Galina Romanenko

Flowers and elderberries have long been used in folk medicine. From flowers mainly make salves and ointments, and fruit juice - a great tool for purifying the blood and treating colds. In addition, the elder is often used as a diuretic, laxative and emetic.

Elderberries: recipes and useful properties

At the end of May or the beginning of July, when it becomes quite warm, large bushes covered with a variety of inflorescences, consisting of dozens of small cream-colored flowers. This elder, the Anglo-Saxon name of which comes from the word "fire", and she went to many legends and fairy tales (you can start with the fact that one of the legends Judas hanged himself on the elder, and finish the tale of Harry Potter, where the most powerful magic wand was made from the wood of this shrub).

Elderberries growing throughout Europe, and in North America. The Isle of Man (UK) elderberries have almost every house - has long been considered that it drives away witches and protect the residents of the house on their charms. In Russia, the elder were planted near the house of the spirits bypassed the home side. Thus, for example, and English folklore says that it is in pith like most become witches. According to the same legend, the family, which burned elder, death will come soon, and signs foretell gypsy series of setbacks to the person who uses the torch of elder.

Effects

People have long used berries and elderberry flowers to treat coughs, infections and skin diseases. Today, they are used in the treatment of flu, constipation and bacterial sinusitis Sinusitis - difficult to cope alone ; they also help in tumors and diarrhea Diarrhea (diarrhea) - a familiar nuisance .

Elderberry can cause severe indigestion, so in any case, do not use them raw.

Elder flowers have diuretic effects. In no case do not use them if you are taking diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril), amiloride (Midamor), bumetanide (Bumex).

Before taking elder Elderberries - ancient myths in the mirror medical facts   as a drug, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

Growing

Elderberry can independently grow from seed - just bury ripe berries in a pot and put it on the street. Do not bury berries deeper than 2 cm. When the plant reaches a height of 5-10 cm, transplant it into the penumbra. Elderberry fit almost any soil; if you find a site for it with a chalky soil will be just fine.

Remember to cut the elder stepsons, otherwise the plant will soon literally grab your garden.

Elderberry Recipes

Do not eat any raw fruit or flowers elderberry, because they contain alkaloids, which are destroyed by high temperatures. Flowers and elderberry can be added to biscuits, cakes and muffins. And you can cook fried dough elderberry flowers - a delicious and simple dish early summer.

Ingredients:

• 200 g flour
• 250ml milk
• 1 medium sized egg
• Inflorescence elder - 2-3 per person (leg should be long enough so that it was comfortable to hold in your hands)
• 50g sugar
• Salt and black pepper

Mix in a bowl all ingredients except elderberry flowers.

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Obmoknite inflorescence elder in the batter and fry until it is golden brown.

To make the taste more vivid, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.

And can you make from elder flowers a drink:

• Put in a bowl layer elder flowers and sprinkle it with a layer of sugar.
• Repeat layer by layer, until the cup is full.
• Pour all the boiling water and leave overnight.
• In the morning strain and drink bottle. You can drink at once, but you can freeze.

You can experiment with ingredients - for example, some like to add citric acid. Since sugar - the most expensive component of the drink, you can try different methods until you find her.

This drink is not only delicious, it also helps with colds and flu Influenza - expect the unexpected but always As well as with hay fever. Syrup of elderberry is also very useful for colds.