TCM Treatment Evaluation for Macular Degeneration
Recent research into macular degeneration has shown progressive free radical damage to the blood vessels. Due to this free radical damage, several types of anti-oxidants are nutritionally suggested. The most effective one is the zeaxanthan, rather than lutein in this case. Of course diets full of fruits and vegetables are important since vitamin A (beta-carotine) is highly utilized by the eyes. Also, staying away from fat clogging artery type foods will benefit the eyes as well as the whole body.

So, limit your dietary fat and cholesterol intake as well as exercise regularly, stop smoking, limit your intake of alcohol and watch your weight and blood pressure. Recent peer-reviewed studies strongly suggest that Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Lipoic Acid greatly enhance nutrient cellular delivery, while providing increased ATP energy and a sense of well being in most people. This data was confirmed in an Italian study that found a combination of Acetyl-L-Carnitine, CoQ10 and Fish Oils actually reversed some of the physical manifestations of AMD.

One more therapy that has proven helpful and appears hopeful for many with macular degeneration is microcurrent therapy. It can be a miracle cure for thousands of people who suffer from the disability of macular degeneration. It can change the life and sight of many people. He started with a small study of 10 patients, 68% of them had remarkable vision improvements. There are microcurrent machines available for purchase to use at home for those who have begun to lose their vision. Everyday use of microcurrent therapy on your eyes, has shown vision improvement.