Bilberry for Cataracts-Attention Hal

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As I recall, I started taking 375 mg daily of Bilberry about two years ago to see what effect it would have on my cataracts. My optometrist had advised me that I would most likely need cataract surgery in about a year. My cataracts had progressed to the point that I had to wear yellow driving glasses at night when driving in order to face oncoming headlights. The bright lights were actually painful.

When I had my eyes checked in October, 2001, the cataracts were reduced and vehicle headlights seldom bothered me and I had quit wearing yellow glasses while driving. In November, 2002, my optometrist said he could barely see any cataracts because they were so small.

Bilberry was used by RAF pilots in World War II to help their night vision while flying raids over Germany. Bilberry is a berry and makes very good jam and other bakery products in addition to being in capsulated form.

Bilberry is a shrubby perennial that grows mostly in the forests of Europe, where it is a medically respected and frequently recommended herbal remedy for a wide variety of eye disorders. The active constituents that comprise this herbal extract are called anthocyanosides, which are flavonoids that harbor powerful antioxidant properties.

Bilberry’s strong antioxidant composition makes it an excellent free radical scavenger, which helps counteract cell damage that leads to premature aging and disease. Its most noted benefit, however, is its ability to treat a myriad of problems related to eye health. For example, it supports and protects collagen structures in the blood vessels of the eyes, promoting healthy capillaries that carry vital nutrients -- such as oxygen-rich blood -- to eye muscles and nerves. Studies have shown it to be useful for protecting against macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, night blindness, and just generally poor or fading vision. Clinical studies have even confirmed that if given orally it improves visual accuracy in healthy people.

Other benefits include treating menstrual cramps and alleviating stomach ulcers. Varicose veins, thrombosis, angina, and poor circulation may also be improved due to bilberry’s strong vascular action (helping blood flow). Lastly, bilberry contains a substance called glucoquinine, which has the ability to lower blood sugar levels and its antioxidant, anthocyanin, can reduce high blood pressure. Noland

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Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 4:02 PM

Subject: Bilberry for Cataracts-From Hal

Hello Noland:Thanks for your repo. I'll be looking forward to receiving the information. So that I don't miss it, I would appreciate your replying directly to my email address, "subject" entitled "Attention Hal Regarding Bilberry." That way I will be sure to see it. I don't want to miss it. Thanks, Hal