An Insight On Eyesight

 “WE ARE ONLY BLIND, AS WE WANT TO BE”-

The name of this topic is a well-known quote made by American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. Although the quote was made with a different thought in mind, it also applies to us, common people who don’t pay proper heed to instructions or methods when it comes to taking care of our eyes. Don’t worry, as CUREYA is here to debunk some of the myths regarding treating our eyes the right way, as well as providing proper methods for the same.

HOW TO TAKE PROPER CARE OF EYES? :-

Eyes form one of the most, if not the most vital sensory organ when it comes to the human body. It helps us to navigate and often it’s the eyes that show early symptoms of anything wrong happening in our body, both physically and mentally. Taking care of eyes is not simply wearing Sunglasses when going out on an extra sunny day or simply, getting a pair of corrective lenses to improve vision. It’s much more than that.

You can fight back against eye diseases employing the following methods-

• Proper Sleeping- When it comes to taking care of eyes, nothing beats proper sleep, i.e., giving our eyes proper amount of rest. Also, we must keep in mind that resting eyes doesn’t necessarily mean sleeping for 16 hours straight, or going into hibernation mode, as 8 hours sleep is enough for our body. We can rest our eyes by lowering our exposures to high U-V radiations (Computer, Mobile Screens, etc), whenever we can.

• Choosing Proper Eyewear- Wearing protective sunglasses on an extra sunny day or wearing specialized glasses with U-V protective coating while going out in the sun, helps to a certain extent to keep our eyes safe and eyesight sound. It's equally important, as in the cases where we need to wear goggles and special protective coverings on our eyes when dealing with chemicals or working with harmful radiations. So all the budding chemists do take some notes!

• Following A Healthy Diet- Having foods rich in Vitamin A (such as carrots) can help to a much larger extent than we think it does! Sticking to a healthy and nutritious diet sure helps in treating the eyes well.

• Avoid Harmful Habits Like Smoking- Ever wondered that smoking not only affects the lungs but also the eyes? Several research papers have established this fact that smoking increases the risk of getting eye diseases like glaucoma, dry eye syndrome and such incurable diseases. Also, smokers are three- times more likely to be affected by diseases like cataract than non-smokers.

• Eye Check-Ups- In our daily busy schedule we often tend not to follow the above guidelines. So, it is advisable to pay a visit to an ophthalmologist, at least once every six months.

MYTHS REGARDING EYE-CARE: -

Coming to this, one quote seems to come to my mind, “All that glitters is not gold, and all the statements are not facts, as some are MYTHS too!” Here’s some of those myths (Some are hilarious by the way!):

• People who are colour blind, see no colours at all! – Just imagine this, the people who are colour blind are seeing this world in a retro fashion. No, this is simply a myth as colour-blind people often have problems distinguishing the colours between red and green.

• Reading in dim-light may cause loss of eye-sight! – No! Not at all! Its true that reading under improper light conditions may cause eye-strain (only if you are reading for long hours), but that can simply be relieved by taking a break in between. However, it will not cause any sort of blindness.

• Reading small-lettered writings very closely can harm your eyes greatly- It's similar to the earlier case where it can cause a mild eye strain but wont damage your eyesight extensively.

• No need for checking your eyes until you are 40- This is also a myth as one can have eye-sight issues right from birth (generally congenital) or can occur at any age (generally acquired). So, as stated earlier, regular visits to an ophthalmologist is advisable at any age.

• If you are wearing specs which are poorly fit, you will face serious eye-problems- Poorly fit spectacles won’t cause any harm to your eyes, but also won't lead to proper vision too, so get that fixed, without believing in this myth.

So, as long you take proper diet and follow some of the mentioned guidelines and stay away from the myths you are good to go! So cheers to a healthy lifestyle!

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Stop Binge Eating!

One of the essential activities that we do to survive is eat. With the evolution of civilization, technology, and many things around us- we also have binge eating evolved from normal eating. Hop in to know about binge eating, its ill effects, and ways to avoid it.

Binge eating is the intake of a large amount of food in a short span of time. Overeating even if you are not hungry. All around social media, we could see colorful cakes, spicy pasta, cheese pizzas, and a variety of food from around the world. Wanting to have a taste, we end up trying them out and end up getting addicted to them over a period of time. Many people also binge eat to cool down negative emotions, like anger, pain, etc. However it is to note that in the long run, binge eating, may end up as a disorder.

Do you Wolf food down? , long term binge eating is injurious to health and might have these ill effects on your body,

(i) Diabetes

Binge eating disorder (BDE) is more likely to cause type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T2DM can result in adverse effects like high body mass index (BMI) and a few other depressive symptoms. Continued binge eating makes it hard to blood sugar levels and T2DM might become a lifelong disease.

(ii) Obesity

By eating a lot of food in a relatively short span of time you tend to gain more weight. Especially when your intake includes a lot of fat and sugar more physical activity is required to burn it. If you don't work out regularly to burn those calories down, the surplus energy tends to get stored in your body as fat. Being obese increases the chances for

(a) Heart disease

(b) Type 2 diabetes

(c) High blood pressure

(iii) Damage to skin and hair

As a part of binge eating, you are naturally attracted to colorful, non-nutrient, oily, and spicy junk foods more than healthy food. This results in glow-less, dry, damaged, and acne-prone skin and also leaves your hair lifeless and brittle.

(iv)Gastrointestinal damage

With binge eating comes many kinds of gastrointestinal problems like

(a) Bloating

(b) Cramping

(c)Diarrhea

(d) Pain in the abdomen

(e) Nausea

In addition to these, excessive calories, sugar, fat, and carbs lead to constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

(v)Depression

You might feel bad, guilty, stressed after a binge episode thinking about weight again. Sometimes you may be depressed/ashamed about eating a lot of food. The ugly truth is, you can get rid of the physical effects of binge eating soon than the emotional damage. Mental distress may take a very long time to heal.

Alternatives to binge eating

If you want to dump binge eating, never skip a meal as it might increase the cravings and you might end up eating more again. Below are the other list of tips that can help you eliminate the habit of binging

1. Drink more water

Stay hydrated all through the day to cut down on carbohydrates. At the same time, this improves your metabolism too. You could try Ginger water! Ginger water is a super healthy tonic that is extremely good for your digestive system. Drinking ginger water makes you full in between meals thus helping you to combat binge eating.

2. Plan a workout routine

Practice yoga or exercise to distract yourself and also to move one step ahead towards a healthy life.

3. Take Fiber and Protein-rich food

Fiber-rich food like veggies, fruits, and whole grains makes you feel full and you might end up eating less. Similarly, protein-rich intake like nuts, meat, and seeds can also reduce appetite.

4. Declutter home

Clean your kitchen or throw away unnecessary things from your room. Declutter and keep your home look neat, this is a way to divert yourself from binge eating. 

Final thoughts

Binge eating is increasing across the world, without considering its ill effects. Stay healthy both in physical and emotional aspects by reducing binge eating gradually with these tips.

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