What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for glaucoma?
No serious eye condition – including glaucoma – should be treated solely with alternative approaches. An ophthalmologist’s care is vital. But there is some evidence that you can also help ease the condition by making the following adjustments: • Dietary changes: Lower caffeine intake. • Exercise: Brisk walking or another responsible exercise program may help by improving overall circulation. • Mind/Body: Hypnotherapy may also help to slow or reverse the condition. • Supplements: Vitamin C and/or antioxidant supplements in general may be useful. Also: Stop smoking; smoking has been shown to contribute to the condition. Smoking marijuana, however, has been shown to lower intraocular pressure, but it may be that synthetic analogues of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, are a better bet as more can be ingested without lung irritation.
