How Your Diet Affects Your Eyes, Brain and Overall Health

How Your Diet Affects Your Eyes, Brain and Overall Health

Author: Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac. September 24, 2021 Duration: 8:37
What difference does your diet make to your body's health? Does it matter whether you eat sugar-coated donuts or whole grain cereal for breakfast? Fresh fruit or potato chips? A fast-food hamburger with fries, or a salad with grilled chicken and low-fat dressing? YES! Your diet and the foods you eat have a direct impact on your eyes, your brain and your overall health. Listen to this podcast to learn specific tips for better nutrition. The episode includes not only what to eat, but also how ...

In a world where eye health is often reduced to a prescription, Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist offers a deeper, more connected perspective. Dr. Marc Grossman brings over four decades of clinical experience as both an optometrist and acupuncturist to each conversation, challenging the notion that declining vision is an inevitable part of aging. This podcast explores how the health of our eyes is intimately tied to our overall well-being, moving beyond standard treatments to discuss the foundational roles of nutrition, specific lifestyle choices, and holistic practices. You'll hear detailed discussions on managing common vision problems and preventing eye diseases, with insights grounded in both scientific research and real patient outcomes. Dr. Grossman’s approach is practical and empowering, dedicated to providing listeners with actionable knowledge that supports lasting eye health. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of how we can proactively care for our vision through natural means, making this podcast a unique resource for anyone interested in the genuine connection between how we live and how we see.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Podcast Episodes
Your Daily Eating Habits Can Protect Your Sight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:04
Your eyes do not live in isolation. They are wired into your brain, your nervous system, your sleep, and your daily habits and that means “better vision” often starts with choices that look nothing like an eye chart. We…
Astaxanthin Helps Fight Oxidative Stress For Better Eye Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:57
Astaxanthin is showing up everywhere, from eye health supplements to skin and brain formulas, but most people still can’t answer the basics: what is it, where does it come from, and what does the research actually sugges…
The MIND Diet For Eye Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:23
Your eyes are not separate from your brain. Indeed, they are part of the same system. That is why we take nutrition seriously when we talk about protecting vision as you age, especially if you are worried about macular d…
Nutrition That Protects Vision And Memory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:15
We connect the dots between brain health and vision, showing how diet, the gut–brain axis, and key nutrients protect memory and eyesight. We share evidence on Mediterranean and MIND diets, spotlight DHA, B vitamins, curc…
Why Testing Your Vitamin D Can Safeguard Your Sight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:43
We explain why vitamin D3 matters for eye health, where research points across dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts, and how to make smart, test-guided choices. We share target int…
Natural Ways To Help Prevent And Manage Cataracts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
We explore why cataracts form, what your lens needs to stay clear, and how diet, supplements, and habits can reduce risk and improve outcomes before and after cataract surgery. We also cover dry eye prevention around cat…
How Hyaluronic Acid Protects Your Vision And Eases Dry Eye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:16
Dry, gritty, or burning eyes don’t have to be your “new normal.” We take a deep, practical look at hyaluronic acid—what it is, why your eyes love it, and how to use it—to bring real-world relief for dryness, irritation,…