Alternative physicians understand that ARMD is more often than not, very closely linked to the digestion. Patients with macular degeneration almost universally have low levels of hydrochloric acid and pepsins needed for proper digestion of nutrients. (By the way, if you have chronic heartburn, it usually means that you have too little hydrochloric acid, not too much!) Without hydrochloric acid , protein isn't effectively broken down into amino acids and minerals aren't separated from the foods properly.
IV THERAPY
Since the 1980s, alternative physicians have been treating ARMD with intravenous infusions of zinc and selenium. Other essential vitamins and minerals are often added to the IV solution along with vitamin B12 and B complex vitamins. The results of this therapy are good with about 70% of ARMD patients experiencing a halt to or reversal of their condition.
ORAL THERAPY
If the digestion is ruled out as a contributing factor, then ARMD can be effectively treated withoral supplementation of the same vitamins and minerals used in the IV protocol.
It's also possible to reverse macular degeneration with oral supplementation of zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, along with acidophilus to assist digestion. This works more slowly than IV therapy, but if digestion is at the root of the problem, oral supplementation of this type can be effective over the long term.
POOR DIGESTION, BY THE WAY, IS OFTEN,
THOUGH NOT ALWAYS, INDICATED BY
CRACKING, PEELING, OR CHIPPED FINGERNAILS.
Another remedy for poor digestion is digestive replacement therapy, where a formulation of hydrochloric acid is given orally. This requires careful monitoring by a physician familiar with the treatment. Many alternative physicians are well versed in this and anyone faced with this issue would be well advised to investigate it further.
...AND HERE'S A PROGRAM THAT HAS WORKED FOR MANY...
A highly recommended oral supplementation program that has proven effective over time is 30 mg of zinc picolinate or zinc citrate twice daily, 4 mg of copper taken separately and at different times as the zinc, 1,000 mg of taurine between meals, 800 units vitamin E, 300 mcg selenium, 80 mg bilberry, twice daily. It takes several months for these nutrients to build up in the system before any positive results can be felt.
GETTING STARTED
There are two supplements you should be taking before you even begin to think of assembling a comprehensive array. Start with these and add to them as you go forward:
Total Balance. This compound comes formulated in seven distinct variations. They are pharmaceutical quality and prescription strength and will form the foundation of your therapy program. Pick the formulation that's right for you. The manufacturer's staff is available for questions and is very helpful,
Omega3 Premium Fish Oil. From the same manufacturer. Don't settle for anything less. This is the best there is on the market and you really don't want to fool around with your eyesight! Every alternative physician routinely considers the whole person when planning any therapeutic strategy and this fish oil product stands had and shoulders above any other on the market in its wide ranging benefits.
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