2 Ancient Remedies to Reduce Eye Floaters
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Eye floaters often manifest as black spots, shadows, drifting spider webs, or darting insects. Learn how TCM manages them.
Ever felt like a swarm of tiny flies were drifting in front of your eyes? If so, you might be experiencing what are commonly known as eye floaters. These pesky nuisances often appear as black spots, drifting spider webs, or even darting insects in your field of vision. While usually harmless, eye floaters can be quite bothersome for some. So, how can you tackle this annoyance? Let’s explore some solutions.
- Benign: This type of eye floater is caused by aging, and most people fall into this category, so there is no need to worry. The condition can be improved or even cured by simply maintaining regular eye care or seeking treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner.
- Malignant: This type of eye floater may be caused by retinal lesions or intraocular inflammation, which could affect vision. It is recommended to seek immediate treatment from an ophthalmologist or a TCM practitioner to prevent vision damage.
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1. Mulberry Black Bean Soup
Ingredients:- 18.7 gram Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
- 18.7 gram mulberry leaves
- 18.7 gram goji berries
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- 11.2 gram chrysanthemum flower
- 37.5 gram black beans
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- 18.7 gram goji berries
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- 3.75 gram goji berries
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Eye Massage Techniques
According to TCM, meridians are the channels through which energy flows in the human body. Along the meridians are specific points known as acupoints, which possess unique functions. By stimulating the corresponding acupoints through techniques like acupuncture and massage, it is possible to treat diseases related to specific organs—including eyes.1. Massage Around the Eyes and Eyeballs
- Lie on the bed, close your eyes, and use your index finger to press and move in circles at the brow above the eye socket (Cuanzhu acupoint) 50 times.
- Next, massage the outer corners of both eyes using your index and middle fingers, rotating inward and outward 50 times each.
- Finally, close your eyes, place your index and middle fingers together on both eyes and massage the eyeballs, rotating inward and outward 50 times each.
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2. Massage 2 Acupoints
You can try massaging the Jingming acupoint, located slightly above the inner corner of the eye, in the depression of the inner side of the eye socket.Massage this acupoint firmly nine times, then massage in the direction of the nose for another nine times. Repeat this process two to three times a day.
You can also massage the Fengchi acupoint at the back of the head. This acupoint is located below the occipital bone at the back of the neck, in the depression on the outer side of the large tendon. When massaging, raise both hands above the head, with the thumbs facing each other, and press and rotate the Fengchi acupoint firmly 50 times.
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Tips for Eye Care Massage
- Wash your hands before massaging.
- Limit the pressure of the massage to your comfort level.
- Rest for a while after massaging, and look into the distance for a few minutes.
- Be consistent by performing the massage twice a day.
- Apply a warm towel to your eyes in the evening.
- Avoid looking at things under extremely bright light and reading books with small fonts.
