Phytosterols May Prevent the Development of Cancer

Nancy Hirsch VisiVite.Com Certified Nutritionist

New research shows that phytosterols may help to prevent the development of cancer.

Scientists Morph Human Retinal Cells From Skin Cells – Wow!

It was just a few months ago on the VisiVite Blog that we published studies regarding stem cell research for treatment of eye disease which shortly followed the new federal laws that were enacted. But in a scientfic stem-cell breakthrough today out of the University of Wisconsin (Madison), researchers have suggested a new way to [...]

Lasik and Laser Refractive Surgery – What You Need to Know

In Lasik, a flap is created and the laser reshaping is then performed below the flap.

It is not necessarily true that the highest volume Lasik surgeons have the best results. In fact, in many of these practices, there is a lack of contact with the surgeon both before and after the procedure. Measurements are often performed by ancillary staff, and the post-operative care often does not involve a physician. Because laser vision correction is largely an automated procedure, I recommend that you seek the care of a physician who is actively involved in the pre and post-operative care.

One Person’s Inspiring Cure From Macular Degeneration

The letters and testimonials we receive about the benefits of VisiVite are inspiring to all of our staff.

In 2005, a customer wrote us about his miraculous outcome using a VisiVite nutritional supplement for his macular degeneration.

Diabetes Mellitus and The Eye

Diabetic retina as seen using Fluorescein Angiography

Insulin, a hormone manufactured by the islet cells in the Pancreas, is critical to good health. Insulin doesn?t dissolve glucose; rather, it moves glucose (simple sugar) out of the bloodstream and into the cells in muscle and the liver, where it is converted into glycogen, an energy storage molecule. There are two forms of Diabetes, [...]

B Vitamins May Ward off Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly

Some B vitamins have been shown to decrease the risk of age-related vision loss.

U.S. Children Low in Vitamin D

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Many U.S. children have insufficient levels of vitamin D, which raises their risk for some diseases

One in Five Teenagers Reports Sight Problems

Twenty percent of students reported difficulty seeing the blackboard.

A survey of 1,500 school-aged children revealed that 20% of them report difficulty with their eyesight.

Is Organic Food Really No Better Than Conventional?

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The UK’s Food Standards Agency review dismisses health benefits of eating organic food, but admits to a lack of research on which to base their findings.