A little kid recently asked me how our little eyes can see such big things! I was lost for words—how do they, indeed! Our eyes are such powerful organs and yet we seldom pay them that attention, until they cause us trouble.
The term Optic Neuritis is defined as the inflammation of the nerves in the eyes. The condition is a leading cause of vision loss. It is also associated with acute pain in the eye, whenever there is some eye movement. Other than the main two symptoms mentioned above, there are many more in the list. The condition may also be associated with headache, nausea, fever, reduced peripheral vision and impaired color vision.
Alcohol consumption along with some deficiency of nutrition can cause optic neuritis. Factors like the deficiency of Vitamin B12 can also increase the risk of optic neuritis. Smoking also increases the chances of this condition. It is often caused by the toxins and excessive acids present in the blood and other body fluids. The optic nerve inflammation can also be the result of viral, fungal or bacterial infections like measles, chicken pox, mumps and a host of such diseases. Besides, it may be caused due to trauma from external force and penetrating trauma. Other factors, which lead to this condition, may comprise bones dislocation, heavy pressure on nerve, incorrect eating habits and several genetic conditions.
If your eyes hurt, do not waste time and go see your doctor. Once you get a proper diagnosis, you can use home remedies to treat this painful eye condition. Some of the home remedies for optic neuritis are:
Soybean milk is counted as one of the most effective treatments for curing Optic Neuritis. Mix one cup of soybean milk with 1 tbsp of honey. It should be taken every night for obtaining the best results. The method for preparing soybean milk is quite easy. To make soybean milk, soak the soybeans in water for a period of 12 hours. Grind the soaked milk to make a thin paste. Make sure that the soybeans are thoroughly washed and the skin is peeled off before taking it to the grinder. The next thing is to add 3 times the quantity of water in the paste prepared and mix that thoroughly. Boil the mixture on a low flame with constant stirring. Let the mixture cool down and strain it with a clean cheese cloth. Finally, add some sugar in it. It helps to tone the nervous system as it is rich in vitamin B1, lecithin and glutamic acid.
Barley brew can be used as another remedy for treating neuritis naturally. The preparation process includes boiling of one quarter cup of natural pearled barley in a half cup of water. Keep on boiling till the water gets reduced to about a quarter. Separate the brew by straining it carefully. Half glass of lime juice and half glass of buttermilk should be mixed with the brew for better results.
Apple is also useful for the effective treatment of neuritis. Include liberal amount of apple in your daily diet and results will be apparent.
Foods that are rich in Vitamin B are known to be a highly beneficial home remedies for optic neuritis treatment. In some cases, foods rich in Vitamin B12 are found to relieve weakness and extreme pain within an hour. Foods like mussels, fish, cheese, eggs, yogurt, milk, crab, lobster, buttermilk and lean chicken, if taken in moderate amount, are helpful in treating neuritis. However, heart patients are advised to avoid these foods.
Drinking half a liter of carrot and spinach juice is found to be the most valuable and effective treatment for optic neuritis.
Eating fresh orange flower with honey works as a wonderful tonic, which is effective for treating the damaged eye nerves. Including 10 grams of this mixture on a daily basis has proven to show good and effective overall healing results.
Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B12 are produced with the help of certain bacteria. Yogurt works as a catalyst for the production of such bacteria in the intestine. As already mentioned above, vitamins like Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B12 are effective against neuritis, that is why yogurt should also be used liberally for the treatment of neuritis.
Pineapple is considered to be an effective aid in neuritis treatment as it contains certain essential acids, which are amazing remedies for the same. So, a liberal use of pineapple or its juice is an excellent home remedy for optic neuritis.
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