Dr. Rudrani Banik is a highly skilled double-board certified neuro-ophthalmologist with training in functional medicine. Her personal journey of overcoming migraines led her to harness the power of functional medicine alongside traditional approaches in treating her patients. Her latest book,  Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z, is out now. 







 



What you'll learn from this episode:

  • The power of nutrition for healing and preventing age related eye diseases, migraines, and the specific nutrients, foods, and supplements for managing and preventing these conditions.Why Kale is the #1 food for eye health,  other great sources of macular carotenoids; lutein and zeaxanthin—and why pistachios are the number one nut for eye health! 

  • Risks for developing macular degeneration—over 50 genes have been identified in macular degeneration, but risks are increased by lifestyle and nutrition. Twin studies have shown that smoking more than doubles the risk of developing macular degeneration.  

  • Why you should try red light therapy for your eyes, how to safely do it—and that preliminary studies have shown benefits  in as little as two to three minute sessions three to four times a week.

  • All about how to prevent migraines, the acupressure points that can provide instant relief, the best form of magnesium for migraines,why you might want to consider doing an elimination diet, and common triggers.  

  • And much more!



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Resources from this episode:

Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z by Rudrani Banik, M.D. | Amazon

Rudrani Banik | Linktree 

Rudrani Banik MD | Instagram

9 Health Benefits of Kale | Healthline

Macular Carotenoids: Lutein and Zeaxanthin | PMC

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) | National Eye Institute      

What Effect Does Smoking Have on Your Eyes and Macular Degeneration? | Healthline

Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Side Effects & Uses | Cleveland Clinic

Near Infrared (NIR) Light Therapy of Eye Diseases: A Review | PMC

Presbyopia - Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic

What Is Collagen, and Why Do People Use It? | Medical News Today

Glutathione: Uses, Side Effects, & More | Verywell Health

Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | WebMD

Astaxanthin | Wikipedia

Prolonging Healthy Aging: Longevity Vitamins and Proteins | PMC

Supplementation with Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) for Migraine Prophylaxis in Adults and Children: A Review | PMC

Magnesium: Can It Prevent Migraines? | WebMD

Migraine and Diet | PMC

8 Science-Backed Benefits of Paprika | Healthline

75 Blueberries a Day Could Help Keep the Brain and Heart Healthy | PMC

Blue Light Has a Dark Side | Harvard Health

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