Headaches are a complicated issue. The causes can arise from so many different sources that sometimes it is hard to pinpoint how to treat them. If you suffer from headaches, have you had your vision checked?

We often think of external factors when dealing with headaches. The most common cause is stress. Stress is the single most harmful condition to our bodies.

Stress can bring on a cascade of system problems in the body. Ongoing stressful situations can cause eating disorders, hair loss, depression, disease, and a host of other problems. We prematurely age when our bodies …

For eye problems such as sties or inflammation, use a compress soaked in anti-inflammatory hydrosols such as lavender, chamomile or rose water, popular eyewash in the Middle East .

If hydrosols are not available, tea bags of chamomile or regular black tea provide a quick compress. Steep them in warm water for a few minutes then place a tea bag over each eye and cover with a cloth.

Excepted from Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, (Crossing Press)

When you work on a computer day in and day out, it’s not unusual to develop injuries associated with your work. Learning how to avoid computer strain injuries can make working easier for you, but can also help you avoid costly medical procedures. Here are some things you can do to avoid injuring yourself while working on a computer.

* Think ergonomics. Set your computer up to avoid straining your arms, back, and eyes. Adjust the chair so you’re not reaching up to the keyboard but have your elbows about level with it. Using these methods, …

What is Dry Eye Syndrome?

Tears naturally cleanse the eye, washing out dust and minute debris while at the same time keeping the eye moist. Tears also contain enzymes that neutralize any harmful microorganisms that may colonize in the eye causing a variety of eye problems.

Tears are formed in several glands around the eye. The water layer is produced in the lacrimal gland which is located under the upper eyelid, while several smaller glands in the lids produce the oil and mucus layers. Each time you blink, the eyelids spread the tears over …

Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, occurs when the conjunctiva of the eye becomes inflamed.

The conjunctiva is a transparent membrane that protects the interior of the eyelids and the part of the eye that we can see.

Conjunctivitis can look really nasty and be very uncomfortable, but it is not usually a serious condition.

When you first notice, it alarm signals can ring loudly.In almost all cases, pinkeye does not cause any permanent damage to your eyesight.

Make sure that you see a doctor so that you can get it diagnosed and treated as early as you can. Even though it …

Bitot’s Spots are little white spots that appear on the eye. The part of the eye that is affected is the conjunctiva which is the most visible part.

If Bitot’s spots are left untreated they can keep getting worse, and eventually a condition called xerophthalmia is developed. This condition is common in children between the ages of 3 and 5, in several different countries. Starvation and a deficiency of vitamin A are thought to be leading causes of xerophthalmia.

If Bitot’s spots are left untreated for too long then ulcers might develop on the eye. The cornea …

Someone with cataracts sees the world as if they were looking through a pair of foggy glasses in the winter.

Everything looks blurry and doing normal things, like driving, becomes extremely difficult if not impossible. The description is perfectly accurate because cataracts are actually the fogging up of the eyes natural lenses.

The lens of the eye focuses light into the retina and controls the eye’s ability to focus between short and long distances. The iris and pupil are both in front of the lens.

The lens is clear and composed of both protein and water. Aging, disease …

Diabetics need to be especially careful about protecting the health of their eyes to minimize the chances for blindness. Too much glucose in their bloodstream for too long of a time period can increase the risk for eye problems.

In order to minimize your risks for eye problems you should follow your doctor’s advise and follow a healthy eating plan, exercise a minimum of 30 minutes each day and take all medications as prescribed. It is really important to know what your blood glucose readings are everyday. So check your blood glucose as instructed by your …

You might have seen it before, tiny spots that enter your field of vision for no apparent reason. What you were seeing is likely floaters.

Floaters make a shadow that looms over the retina and then the retina sends the information to the brain. The end result is an image being seen.

What you see are tiny specks that move slowly across your field of vision. They are more likely to appear in special conditions such as the right amount of light or background.

For example, when you look at an ordinary background such as a white wall …

The warm compress that most doctors recommend to heal sties can be made more effective if you soak the compress in a solution containing the herb eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis).

Steep 1 teaspoon dried eyebright in 1 cup boiling hot water for 10 minutes and strain WELL. Soak a washcloth in the solution (as warm as you can stand it), gently wring it, and apply it to the stye for 15 minutes two or three times a day.

Because a Stye is an infection, I add one teaspoon of dried or powdered Goldenseal (you can use capsules …