Important Tips to Improve Your Vision

Through many years of wearing Contact Lenses and Bifocals, I discovered a number of ways to take care of my vision.  Read through for the ultimate answer,  for me,  to not need glasses or contact lenses anymore.

1.  Get regular eye exams.  Regular eye exams are important for detecting any eye problems and correcting your vision with the appropriate prescription glasses or contact lenses.

2.  Eat a healthy diet.  Include fruits and vegetables, especially those that are rich in vitamins A, C and E, to help improve your vision.  To be assured of the full array of vitamins and nutrients that your body needs, add USANA's Nutitrional supplements for all ages.

3.  Practice good eye hygiene.  Wash your hands frequently.  Avoid rubbing your eyes.  Remove makeup before going to bed. 

4.  Exercise regularly.  This can improve blood flow to your eyes, reducing the risk of eye diseases.

5.  Wear protective eyewear to prevent eye injuries.  This is especially important if you are in a job with hazardous materials and wear small objects that can be flying.

6.  Take breaks when using screens.  Staring at a computer or phone screen for long periods can cause eye strain and dry eyes.  Look away from the screen every 20 minutes.  I find it is even better to get up and walk away from the screens.

7.  Get enough sleep, which is important for overall health, including the eyes.  Lack of sleep can cause eye fatigue and dry eyes.  Don't force your eyes to read regular print just as you wake up.  Give them time to adjust.

8.  Wear sunglasses.  Whether you’re hiking, biking, or hitting the pool, your outdoor lifestyle is likely affecting your retinas, but a good pair of sunglasses can only go so far.

9.  Add Visionex every day.   Give the delicate tissues of your eyes the protection they deserve with USANA’s advanced antioxidant eye-health supplement, designed to support long-term vision, with increased levels of Lutein.  This made a difference in my vision.  Remember that it takes time for the cells to regenerate.  Everyone is different, so give this
product time to make a difference to your vision.

Health Benefits

• Protects the delicate tissues of the eye from photo-oxidation with an antioxidant formula
• Supports eye health in conditions associated with sunlight damage, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration
• Protects the retina with lutein, zeaxanthin, and bilberry extract
• Helps with connective tissue formation and in the maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums
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Five Tips for Healthy Hair and Nails

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE HEALTH OF HAIR AND NAILS

This is by no means a comprehensive overview of nails and health. And, there are numerous factors that affect hair and nails, including environment, genetics, medications, trauma, and diet. But, I hope you find this interesting and informative.

The average human with a full head of hair contains between 85,000 to 150,000 hairs.
It's normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day but anyone who notices thinning hair should see a dermatologist.

Hairstyles that pull the hair, like ponytails and braids, can cause hair loss.
Fingernails grow 0.1 millimeters each day and toenails grow 1 millimeter a month. Fingernails grow faster than toenails, and nails grow faster in a warmer climate than in a colder climate.

Omega-3s from salmon, mackerel, anchovies and sardines are beneficial for your overall health, but your body also needs them to grow hair and keep it shiny and full.

Protein, containing all the essential amino acids, provides the building block of your hair and nails. By the way, it is not true that gelatin (either eating it or soaking nails in it) are great for your nails. Gelatin is a protein, but is not of very good quality and is considered incomplete (missing one or more essential amino acids). Any other complete protein source would provide better nutrient support for your nails and hair than gelatin (despite the marketing on gelatin packaging).

Along with very low protein, a severely calorie-restricted diet can also cause temporary hair loss.
Cells that build hair rely on zinc to help them work their hardest.

Foods and activities that increase blood flow, or circulation, help bring oxygen and nutrients to your hair follicles.

Your body turns beta carotene into vitamin A. That helps protect against dry, dull hair. It also encourages the glands in your scalp to make an oily fluid called sebum.

When you don't get enough protein, hair growth "rests" and older hairs fall out, which can result in excessive hair loss.

Getting too little iron can lead to hair loss. You can find this important nutrient in fortified cereal, grains, and pastas, and in soybeans and lentils, and dark green leafy vegetables (note: spinach is not a good source of iron. Only about 1% of the iron in spinach is bioavailable because it is tied up by the high level of oxalates contained in spinach. It also binds most of the calcium).

Vitamin A (or beta-carotene), iron, folate, and vitamin C work together for a healthy scalp and hair. They help keep the scalp and hair moisturized so it doesn't break.

Two other B vitamins, pantothenic acid (B5) and biotin, play important roles in hair health, and deficiencies of either can affect hair health or cause hair loss.

Most vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss. All the vitamins and minerals are important, but that doesn't mean that you necessarily need to buy special supplements for your hair or nails. Of course there are exceptions, but eating a healthy mixed diet, taking a quality multivitamin/mineral supplement, getting adequate hydration, protein and calories will generally provide all the nutrients you need to support healthy nails and hair.

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From Deanna:  Personally, I am thankful for USANA's CellSentials and Health Pak, since both provide a wide variety of essential nutrients for healthy hair and nails.