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
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
Prolonging Healthy Aging: Longevity Vitamins and Proteins | PMC
Magnesium: Can It Prevent Migraines? | WebMD
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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