The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries

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.

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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.

In this episode Nathan recaps his experience at the 5-day conference with the Association of Vision Educators at the Peaceful Meadow Retreat Center in Boulder, Colorado in late September 2016. He gives you a peek inside the conference including some of the workshops, speakers, and topics discussed throughout the eye-opening long weekend. Here is the link to see Dr. Elliott B. Forrest's New Model of Functional Astigmatism and here is the link to see Dr. Ray Gottlieb's amazing Presbyopia Chart both mentioned in this episode. Email nathan (at) integraleyesight.com with questions or suggestions. Thanks!

In this episode Nathan interviews Michele Drivon, a practitioner of the Alexander Technique. Michele explains what the Alexander Technique is, how it helped her life, and a little bit about the history of F.M. Alexander. Michele also studied the Bates Method with Nathan so they converse about some of the similarities and differences between the Alexander and Bates approaches to health and wellness. Michele's practice is called 'Conscious Alignment', and in this talk we dive into a few different interpretations and different definitions of alignment can mean in terms of the body, mind, and spirit. There are a ton of gems in this interview, so make sure you listen all the way through, and while you're at it head over to www.consciousalignment.com to learn more about Michele and the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique can really compliment your Bates Method practice, so maybe even consider taking a few Alexander Technique lessons with a practitioner near you (Michele's got links to teacher directories on her site).

Nathan Oxenfeld answers several frequently asked questions about natural vision improvement on 10 topics:

1. The role of a vision coach (1:00) 2. The emotional root causes of vision problems (10:25) 3. The role of glasses and contacts (20:56) 4. Computer Vision Syndrome (28:28) 5. The risks of LASIK (35:08) 6. Palming supplements (37:27) 7. Clear flashes and night vision (41:26) 8. The role of relaxation and mental approaches (43:46) 9. Improving your child's vision (53:29) 10. The role of diet & nutrition (57:43)

Important references mentioned in this video: http://www.integraleyesight.com http://integraleyesight.com/schedule/ http://integraleyesight.com/testimonials/ http://integraleyesight.com/emotions/ http://integraleyesight.com/batesmethod/diet-and-nutrition/ https://youtu.be/Z--1JL75GFc - Bates Method 101: How To Visualize Give Up Your Glasses For Good by Nathan Oxenfeld Healthy Vision by Neal Adams MD

If you have any questions or comments please leave them below or send them directly through email. Also, if you have noticed any positive change or improvement in your vision please share your experience for others to read as well to help increase their inspiration and motivation. Thank you.

This episode updates you with the recent relocation of Integral Eyesight Improvement from Asheville to Carrboro, NC. There are many opportunities coming up to get involved with vision training both live and online. Stay tuned for updates for exciting happenings this summer!

In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Dr. David Hardy with Apex Brain Centers about neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change, and the implications brain training can have on cognition, memory, balance, vision, and more. Visit www.integraleyesight.com or www.apexbraincenters.com for more information.

Nathan Oxenfeld answers some recent questions about reading eye charts, the risks of laser surgery, skepticism and doubt about natural vision improvement, the possibility of reversing high myopia, the next 12 week online vision course, and some specific Bates Method practices like swinging, sunning, palming, and more. He also shares some positive case histories from people’s comments on YouTube to share the success stories of people improving their vision. Read more about Dr. Bates’ research here: www.central-fixation.com and read the recent study backing up the efficacy of vision training here: http://www.idosi.org/mejsr/mejsr13(3)13/15.pdf

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In this episode Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld, recounts the tale of Margaret Darst Corbett getting arrested and taken to court for teaching the Bates Method in the early 1940s. Local optometrists and ophthalmologists charged Mrs. Corbett with "practicing medicine and optometry and using drugs without a license". However, Corbett never claimed to be an eye doctor, nor ever used any medicine, lenses, or surgeries in her "eye re-education" lessons. Her innocence, backed up by the testimony of hundreds of her loyal followers who benefitted from receiving her services, led not only to the case being dismissed, but also boosted her publicity and gained her many new students, including members of the jury in her trial!

Visit www.integraleyesight.com for more information about the Bates Method and to learn about the online vision improvement classes and lessons Nathan offers. You can also sign up for his monthly email newsletter called, "Eyesight Insights" on his website too, which will keep you up to date on the progress and launch of his Holistic Eyecare Kit. Search for "Bates Method 101" on YouTube to watch all of Nathan's interactive and instructional videos while you wait for the kid to be released.

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