Originally appeared in EARTH STAR MAGAZINE February/March 2005 Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Dazzle and glare are often problems for those of us who spend long hours indoors. We leave the office, it’s dark and on the drive home the headlights feel uncomfortably bright, or in the summertime, we go from the relative shade of… Continue Reading
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Stress and Vision Part II
Vision Tips August/September 2005 By Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. When we are in danger we look around to find out about the possible threat and how we might respond. This is normal and healthy. If this process is interrupted and we are overwhelmed, we freeze. If this happens repeatedly, the unfinished stress becomes stored… Continue Reading
Stress and Vision Part I
Vision Tips June/July 2005 By Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Stress causes an automatic cycle to occur in the body; adrenaline is released into the blood stream and among other responses, the heart rate increases, breathing becomes shallower, blood flows away from the skin and digestive organs to the muscles of action. In the eyes,… Continue Reading
Looser Necks, Clearer Eyes
Originally appeared in Earth Star magazine December 2005/January 2006 Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Most people with vision issues have necks that feel tight or “out”. After a massage, a visit to the chiropractor or yoga class many of us notice we’re seeing better. When the neck is tight less blood and chi can flow… Continue Reading
Feeding Your Eyes II: Getting the Nutrients to Your Eyes
Originally appeared in EARTH STAR MAGAZINE December 2004/January 2005 By Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Last issue we discussed what foods to eat. This issue we’ll explore ways to get the food to the eyes. The eye, like the rest of the body, is nourished by what is in the blood. The blood fills up… Continue Reading
Feeding Your Eyes I: Think Colors When You Eat
Originally appeared in EARTH STAR MAGAZINE April/May 2006 By Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Think colors when you choose foods for your eyes: reds, oranges, dark greens and browns. The brighter, deeper colors are the ones that will nourish them the most. Colorful fruits and vegetables are full of antioxidants, which are essential for the… Continue Reading
Take Your Eyes For A Walk
Originally appeared in Earth Star Magazine February/March 2006 Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Walks are refreshing. We get outdoors, fresh air and exercise. We walk the dog. But are you walking your eyes? Eyes need exercise and fresh air too. The trouble is that many people walk along looking at the ground, or look straight… Continue Reading
Taking Your Eyes To Bed
Originally appeared in Earth Star Magazine August/September 2006 By Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. In my office I often hear, “When I was beginning to notice my vision deteriorate, I was having trouble sleeping.” Or, when a student’s vision has begun to improve, they mention, “I’m noticing that I don’t see as well when I… Continue Reading
Seeing from the Core
Originally appeared in Earth Star magazine October/ November 2006 By Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. When we don’t see well, we try harder; we squint and strain. If you know this experience, you know your eyes feel like they “bug” out, as if you are squeezing you entire head to grab onto what you are… Continue Reading
Looking Around
Originally appeared in Earth Star Magazine December 2006 / January 2007 By Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Good vision is much more than reading the small letters on an eye chart. It allows us to connect with our environment and gain meaning and understanding. It calls for the eyes to have full range of movement;… Continue Reading