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FOR
YOUR GROWTH
ENZYME
& HERBAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY Enzyme
and Herbal Nutritional Supplement Disclaimer:
The Company, For Your Growth, neither
diagnoses nor treats disease. We make nutritional recommendations to
assist in developing a healthy balance in spirit, mind and body. ORDER: For Your Growth enzyme products can be ordered on line at: www.ForYourGrowth.org
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Glaucoma
DESCRIPTION Glaucoma
is a sight-threatening disorder marked by an increase in intraocular
pressure (IOP), the pressure within the eyeball. This causes damage to
the nerve fibers in the optic nerve.
There are two forms of glaucoma: open angle and closed angle.
Open-angle glaucoma, which accounts for 90 percent of all cases, is a
slow, progressive disease that produces no symptoms in its early stages.
By contrast, closed-angle glaucoma is relatively uncommon and is
characterized by rapid and extreme elevations of IOP, causing rapid loss
of vision. Both types of glaucoma may lead to blindness by damaging the
optic nerve. However, early detection and treatment can usually control
IOP and prevent severe vision loss. Glaucoma is most prevalent among
those over 40 and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the
United States. SIGNS/SYMPTOMS Open-angle
glaucoma is marked by a gradual loss of peripheral vision, indicated by
blind spots. Closed-angle glaucoma is marked by acute attacks involving
severe eye pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and the appearance of
rainbow-colored halos around lights. CAUSE Glaucoma
occurs as a result of an excess buildup of aqueous humor, the clear
fluid inside the eyeball that provides nutrients to and carries waste
products away from the lens and cornea of the eye. Normally, this fluid
escapes from the eye through the trabecular network at the same rate at
which it is produced. In glaucoma, production of aqueous humor exceeds
the rate of its escape. It is theorized that open-angle glaucoma occurs
when, for reasons not completely understood, the trabecular network
becomes partially blocked. IOP builds up as more aqueous humor is
formed, but pressure does not initially rise high enough to cause any
noticeable symptoms. When IOP remains elevated or continues to rise,
however, fibers in the optic nerve are compressed and destroyed, leading
to a gradual loss of vision over a period of years. Closed-angle
glaucoma is caused by a sudden blockage near the iris that prevents
aqueous humor from reaching the trabecular network. This results in the
rapid onset of extremely high IOP that may cause severe, permanent
vision loss within a day or two. A family history of visual-field loss
due to glaucoma increases the risk of optic nerve damage.
Evidence also suggests that cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and
myopia increase the risk of nerve damage from glaucoma. Enzyme therapy balances the body in several ways. Enzymes work to improve digestion and nutrient acquisition. Enzymes support the immune system by building healthy organs and blood by reducing levels of toxicity from bacteria, viruses, parasites, heavy metals, pesticides, and radiation poisoning. **It
is important to address the patient’s diet, exercise, and lifestyle on
an individual basis and in regard to body type (see Digestive Balance
Protocol). Support
products are recommended as needed based on the patient’s condition.
Enzyme therapy can be used safely in conjunction with other
medical therapies. **The FDA has not evaluated these statements. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
TREATMENT RATIONALE There
are several benefits to eye health that can be attributed to enzyme
therapy. First, (1) because the vessels of the eye are the smallest in
diameter of any other area in the body, support to promote free blood
flow is beneficial. Protease, for instance, has been proven to
positively affect circulation. Secondly, (2) antioxidants may minimize
the effects of protein oxidation and free radical damage, which is a
natural part of the aging process. Finally, (3) because of IOP and the
buildup of aqueous humor, it stands to reason that many of the drainage
products may serve to balance this fluid exchange in the eye. PROTOCOL
(for Glaucoma) *The
above suggestions are intended as a basic guideline. It is always
important to address the patient’s diet, exercise, and lifestyle on an
individual basis and according to body type.
Support products may be added as needed based on the patient’s
condition. Enzyme therapy can and often should be used in conjunction
with other therapies.
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