Of the five senses, sight gives us enormous pleasure while guiding our way in the world. It is easy to take our eyes for granted as problems with our vision take a long time to develop.

Problems such as cataracts, or macular degeneration are symptoms of long term disease processes in the body. If caught early enough it is possible to arrest, even reverse many of these conditions. Eyes act as a mirror of total health and can indicate imbalances in other parts of the body. For example, in Chinese medicine it is believed that difficulties with the eyes reflect problems with the liver and kidneys, so cleansing and support for these organs is recommended. Poor circulation and plugged up Peregrine Higgins capillaries can hasten macular degeneration. Using knowledge thousands of years old, Eastern medicine has been successful preventing and reversing some serious conditions.