In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews one of his colleagues, Greg Marsh. Listen to learn Greg's personal story of improving his vision using the Bates Method and how he addresses the underlying emotional root causes of vision problems using the Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT. Greg leads Nathan through a demonstration of the EFT tapping technique and shares a handful of powerful case histories and success stories of using EFT to overcome physical, mental, and emotional issues. For more information about Greg Marsh and his work, please visit his website at http://www.bettereyesightnow.com/

Nathan just got back from his East Coast Book Tour, which you can see a photoessay of at - https://www.integraleyesight.com/eastcoastcomplete2018 - and is getting ready to begin his next 12 Week Group Online Course on July 10th, 2018 which you can get more info about at - https://www.integraleyesight.com/groupcourse

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Nathan Oxenfeld just released the new and improved edition of Give Up Your Glasses For Good: Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century.

You are invited to attend one of his Holistic Vision Improvement Workshops along his one month East Coast book tour in June 2018: 6/3 - Richmond, VA 6/9 - Philadelphia, PA 6/11 - New York City, NY 6/14 - Boston, MA 6/16 - Portland, ME 6/19 - Chester, MA 6/20 - Douglassville, PA

Details, Locations, Times, and Tickets at https://www.integraleyesight.com/tour

Free Yoga Festival in Richmond on June 2 - https://www.peaceloverva.com/

In this episode you will get an exclusive sneak peek inside Nathan's new book as he walks you through chapter by chapter explaining the vision training process along the way.

You can order the paperback or eBook version of Give Up Your Glasses For Good at https://www.integraleyesight.com/shop

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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld reads a section of Aldous Huxley’s book The Art Of Seeing that explains a handful of simple yet powerful suggestions to transform reading from an activity that tires your eyes into an activity that improves your vision.

1. Every 1-2 sentences, close your eyes for 1-2 seconds and remember the last word and punctuation mark.
2. Every 1-2 pages, palm your eyes for 10-30 seconds or more.
3. Sun your eyes, palm your eyes, and sun your eyes again before reading, or during reading.
4. Gaze up at distant eye chart, calendar, or out window every couple of pages.
5. Use memory and imagination to visualize perfect word or letter, or imagine black dots left/right or above/below letter, shifting back and forth mentally and physically.
6. Gaze at tiny text or microprint in a relaxed way before and during reading.
7. Do not hold your breath while you read. Breathe rhythmically.
8. Do not stare or try and see a whole sentence or phrase at once (diffuse). Blink and centralize.
9. Do not frown while you read. Catch your facial muscles straining and consciously relax them.
10. Do not read through half closed eyelids. Keep eyes open normal. Use a slot reader.

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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Daniel Georgiev, the creator of Iris, which is a blue light blocking computer software.

Daniel lives in Bulgaria and his Iris software has been gaining more traction recently. Apple and Android have both added blue-blocking features to all their smartphones and tablets... but what about your laptop or desktop computer? That's where Iris comes in.

You can download Iris on all your laptops and computers to begin protecting your eyes from the potentially hazardous effects of excessive exposure to blue light being emitted from your screens.

Blocking blue light by using softwares, blue blocking glasses, improving our vision habits, or limiting screen time, can help decrease Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms, prevent blurry vision and dry eyes, and even prevent future development of eye complications like cataracts and macular degeneration.

Nathan and Daniel discuss the negative effects of the blue light coming from your screen and how to block it, the flicker rate of your screen and how to fix it, the benefits of full spectrum sunlight to counteract screen time, whether blue blocking glasses work or not, proper vision habits while working on the computer, proper lighting and different types of artificial light bulbs, and many other interesting topics. 

To download the free Iris Mini or to buy a lifetime license for Iris Pro, visit http://www.iristech.co/

To watch Daniel's TED Talk, go to https://youtu.be/HN30fO2I2aU

For more information, visit www.integraleyesight.com

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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld reads you the story of Dr. William Bates' own personal experience recounting how he discovered one of the fundamental truths about natural vision improvement: that memory brings vision. As a conventionally trained ophthalmologist, Dr. Bates was trying all kinds of experiments involving strain, tension, and effort to try and get his farsighted eyes to be able to focus on fine print up close without his reading glasses. He even consulted hypnotherapists, electricity specialists, neuro-psychologists, and more, but to no avail.  After months and months of failed experimentation upon himself, he finally had a breakthrough one night with the help of his trusty assistant. This breakthrough enabled him to be able to read the fine print on a newspaper clearly without his reading glasses, and eventually led him to make even more discoveries about how to reverse all kinds of other vision problems with the help of the memory, imagination, and visualization - not by doing physical eye exercises. Listen to Nathan read this story to you from the February 1922 edition of Dr. Bates' Better Eyesight Magazine, which was a monthly publication that spanned 11 years and was devoted to the exploration of holistic eye care and alternative approaches to preventing and reversing vision problems naturally. After reading the article, Nathan spends some time reflecting on the material and adds some commentary to make it easier to understand and apply to your life and your vision. If you want to go even deeper into the process of improving your vision naturally, just like William Bates and Nathan Oxenfeld did, then consider either enrolling in Nathan's online vision improvement course the Holistic Vision Program or consider working with Nathan privately in the form of one-on-one vision training lessons online. Thanks to www.audionautix.com for the music used in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld gives a preview of some exciting things coming up in 2018 including his next 12 Week Online Group Vision Improvement Course from January 17th-April 11th, the planned release of the new 3rd edition of his book Give Up Your Glasses For Good: Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century, an East Coast US Book Tour in the summer, a West Coast US Book Tour in the fall, and the next Association of Vision Educators Conference in Portland, Oregon in September. He then recounts his recent one month European Vision Tour where he offered 5 free natural vision improvement walks in Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and London, and attended his first International Holistic Vision Conference in Scotland. He introduces you to the magnificent speakers at that conference and briefly reviews the topics of their talks that covered powerfully varied approaches to natural vision improvement, including the Bates Method, Massage, Binocular Vision, Truama Releasing, Somatic Experiencing, Neurolinguistic Programming, Bach Flower Remedies, Sound Therapy, and more. To see some pictures from his European Vision Tour, visit http://www.integraleyesight.com/europe2017 and to read Nathan's article called "Look With Love: The Art of Receptive Eyesight", visit http://www.integraleyesight.com/lookwithlove. Thanks to www.audionautix.com for the music used in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld answers the simple question - What Is The Bates Method? and proceeds to explain exactly how it is possible that you can retrain your eyes, brain, and mind to see clearly again without using glasses or contacts or getting a laser eye surgery. This idea was suggested to Nathan by a woman he met in one of his free natural vision improvement walks he hosted throughout Europe in October. She requested an episode where I explain the Bates concepts in simple and easy to understand terms so she can share it with her friends and family who want to learn more about what it is and how it works. Nathan also briefly explains what he does as a Bates Method teacher and coach and overviews some of the ways he teaches people how to see clearly again naturally. 

If you have a question or suggestion for a podcast episode, feel free to visit www.integraleyesight.com and contact Nathan. 

Visit www.integraleyesight.com/europe2017 for a recap of Nathan's European Vision Tour.

Stay tuned for more events happening in 2018 like a new 12 Week Online Group Course, a new edition of Nathan's book Give Up Your Glasses For Good, an East Coast US Book Tour in the Spring/Summer, and a Pacific Northwest Book Tour in the Fall, as well as more podcasts and videos!

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In this episode of The Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan reads Doug Marsh's enlightening 5-part article titled Alternative Myopia Research and Proven Natural Treatment including:

Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Problems with the Excess Near Work Theory Part 3: Problems with the Hereditary Theory Part 4: A Radical Mind-Body Theory for The Cause of Myopia Part 5: A Successful and Empowering Solution to Control Myopia

This 5-part article was a follow up to Doug's previous 4-part article titled Orthodox Myopia Research: Blind Alleys and No Cure and a precursor to his article Optometrist Cures Her Own Myopia.

Doug Marsh is a retired civil engineer who improved his vision and wrote Restoring Your Eyesight: A Taoist Approach, a book about blending the Bates Method with the ancient principles of Taoism. He also wrote a 2-part article called The Tao of Colors Part 1 & Part 2. 

Visit www.iblindness.org for more articles, ebooks, and discussion forums about natural vision improvement. There you will also find an inspiring collection of case histories and Bates Method Success Stories.

Visit www.integraleyesight.com for more information about Integral Eyesight Improvement and The Naked Eye Podcast. 

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In this episode of the Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan interviews Marybetts Sinclair, who is a massage therapist and natural vision improvement teacher from Corvallis, Oregon. Marybetts has been a massage therapist since 1975 and loves exploring the connection between chronic upper body tension and vision problems. Her interest in this began when she noticed that the relaxation she provided people through her bodywork and massage would almost immediately vanish the moment they stood up and put their glasses back on. To facilitate the most comprehensive solution, she started referring her clients to see other practitioners of the Feldenkrais Method, the Alexander Technique, and the Bates Method. After significantly improving her own vision using the Bates Method, she also became certified to teach it and incorporate it with her preexisting massage practice. Marybetts is also an avid juggler and talks about how juggling can grow your brain and improve your vision. 

Visit http://www.marybettssinclair.com for more information about Marybetts and her books, articles, and classes. 

Hey Kids! Keep Those Peepers Moving! Why Juggling is Good for the Eyes

The Transmission of Refractive Errors Within Eskimo Families by Francis A. Young

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In this episode, Nathan invites you to think about your vision in terms of the past, the present, and the future. Your past vision refers to your vision history. To clarify your past vision you need to explore your own unique underlying root causes to your vision problem, whether it was physical, mental, or emotional in nature. Your present vision refers to your vision right now. To clarify your present vision you need to create and maintain a daily holistic vision routine. You also need to make sure you are staying present during your practices, which is referred to as your Eye-Mind connection. Your future vision refers to your vision of your future and the future of the world. To clarify your future vision you need to set goals and work toward achieving those goals by creating vision boards and visualizing your future self. Reflect on your 2016, look toward your 2017, and enjoy the right here and right now. Email [email protected] to share your vision goals or ask questions. Visit www.integraleyesight.com for more information.