1. What food do you eat when your eyes are dry?
(1) banana
Bananas can protect eyes, first of all, because bananas are rich in potassium. Secondly, bananas contain a lot of beta-carotene. When the human body ingests too much salt, it will cause a lot of water to remain in the cells, which will lead to red eyes. The potassium in bananas can help the human body to discharge these excess salts, so that the body can achieve the balance of potassium and sodium and relieve the discomfort of the eyes. Therefore, girls should pay attention to eating a banana when using their eyes excessively, which can increase nutrition and improve their eyesight through diet, and has a certain effect on relieving symptoms such as dry eyes and pain.
(2) Pitaya
The peel of pitaya contains vitamin E and a more special component-anthocyanin. Grape skins, red beets and other slimming fruits and vegetables all contain anthocyanins, but the content of anthocyanins in pitaya is the highest. They all have antioxidant, anti-free radical and anti-aging effects, and can also improve the prevention of brain cell degeneration and inhibit dementia.
(3) Cherry tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are vitamin warehouses. The content of vitamin A in cherry tomatoes is the best among fruits and vegetables. Cherry tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C and vitamin P, which can scavenge free radicals and have strong antioxidant capacity, thus protecting cell DNA and avoiding gene mutation. At the same time, pectin in cherry tomatoes can increase skin elasticity, so eating it as a snack can not only beautify the face, but also protect the eyes.
(4) oranges
The nutritional value of kumquat peel is amazing. 80% of vitamin C is stored in the peel, which can not only detoxify the liver, but also protect the eyes and immune system. The nutritional value is among the best among citrus fruits. Kumquat peel is thick and smooth, and there are many oil cells (that is, pressing will produce aromatic gas). In addition to eating fresh with skin, it is often used to make snacks such as candied fruit, drinks and fruit wine.
(5) Blueberries
Blueberries contain a special pigment anthocyanin, which is a natural antioxidant, which helps to relieve eye problems and has a good maintenance effect for people who often feel tired eyes and have poor eyesight at night. Anthocyanins extracted from wild blueberries are often used to protect the eyesight of myopia patients and prevent their eyesight from deteriorating. Blueberry also has a good anti-free radical effect, so its anti-aging function can not be ignored.
(6) Chrysanthemum tea
Chrysanthemum is rich in vitamin A, which is an important substance to protect eye health and a good medicine for treating various eye diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. Chrysanthemum tea can make people clear-headed and bright-eyed, especially for dry eye caused by excessive use of eyes. People who often feel dry eyes, especially those who often use computers, might as well drink more chrysanthemum tea. Semen Cassiae (slightly mashed)10g, Flos Chrysanthemi 5g, Fructus Crataegi15g, or the above three ingredients in the same proportion, put them in boiling water, cover them and stew for about 30 minutes. It is used for dry eye patients with liver and stomach heat accumulation and unpleasant diet. And relieve symptoms of dry eye.
7.honey
Chinese medicine says "the liver opens the eyes", and the liver is the source of eyesight. In autumn and winter, eyes are easy to dry. Without the nutrition provided by the liver, the eyes are more prone to dryness. Eating more honey can protect the liver. Honey contains glucose and fructose, which can enhance the detoxification function of the liver and the regeneration and repair ability of hepatocytes, thus indirectly enhancing the liver function and anti-infection ability. The best time to drink honey is on an empty stomach in the morning and before going to bed at night.
(8) spinach
Spinach is rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium, which can help eye muscles to enhance elasticity and prevent myopia. In addition, it is a good source of vitamin B2 and β-carotene. When vitamin B2 is sufficient, eyes are not easily congested; β -carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the body to prevent diseases such as dry eye. The research of Ohio State University found that the absorption rate of α-carotene, β-carotene and lutein increased by 8.3 times, 13.6 times and 4.3 times respectively when eating cold dishes such as lettuce, spinach and carrots. These three nutrients are good for eye health. Avocados can also be replaced with nuts.
pumpkin
Pumpkin, which is abundant in summer and autumn, contains β-carotene, vitamins A, B, C, protein, dietary fiber and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Among them, β -carotene and vitamin A are related to the formation of eye pigment, and they are also good antioxidants. Proper supplementation helps to protect eyes, repair their light sensitivity, and prevent eye fatigue, dryness, blurred vision and other discomfort. Wash Lycium barbarum, peel pumpkin and cut into pieces. Wash millet and rhubarb rice. Put them together in a casserole and simmer for 40 minutes, or cook them in a pressure cooker. Lutein, zeaxanthin and carotene are very rich in raw materials and have a sweet and soft taste. It's autumn and winter. Drinking such a bowl of golden hot porridge not only nourishes the stomach, but also looks good.
(10) purple sweet potato
White-collar workers in the office suffer from eye discomfort due to long-term use of computers. Anthocyanin in purple sweet potato can resist the stimulation of free radicals on eyes and is a natural "eye protection food". Purple sweet potato is rich in carotene β, vitamin B 1, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and other nutrients. In particular, anthocyanins with strong antioxidant effect can prevent wrinkles and prevent eye fatigue! The healthiest way to eat purple potato is to steam it. At the same time, the skin of purple potato was burnt and dipped in honey, and the purple potato dessert was very delicious.
2. Ways to relieve dry eye.
(1) Massage your eyes properly.
Using the computer for a long time can also cause dry eyes. Therefore, when working at 1 hour, you should rest for ten minutes, overlook or do eye exercises, and do acupoint massage appropriately to relieve eye fatigue and muscle tension, which is helpful to relieve dry eye.
(2) Apply a hot towel to your eyes
Applying a hot towel to the eyes has the functions of warming channels and dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals, and can also help lacrimal gland secretion. Therefore, patients with dry eye may wish to apply hot towels to their eyes frequently, which can also relieve eye fatigue, promote blood circulation in the eyes and relieve dry eyes. Apply hot towel to eyes once or twice a day, each time 10 minute. The water temperature should be based on the comfort of the eyes. You can also smoke your eyes with tea, and cover the cup mouth with your hand when smoking to prevent the hot air from losing too fast.
(3) Exercise eyeball to relieve dryness
Closing your eyes and rolling your eyes can relax eye muscles and relieve dry eyes. But people with high myopia should be careful not to turn their eyes too fast to avoid damaging the retina.
(4) blink more to prevent dryness.
The eyes can't be moist without boiled water, the secretion of tears is reduced, or the air is dry, which may lead to dry eyes, itching, redness, foreign body sensation, blurred vision and other symptoms. Moisturizing eyes mainly depends on tears, which can moisten, nourish, clean and sterilize, and maintain the normal physiological function of eye surface. There is a tear film on the surface of eyeball, which may become incomplete when exposed to air for a long time. Blinking can make the tear film evenly distributed, secrete tears, moisten the eyes, and naturally relieve the dry eyes.
(5) Massage acupoints to relieve dryness.
Main acupoints: Rouzhu point, when the face and brow are depressed, the supraorbital notch.
Matching points: bearing air cavity, face, directly below pupil, between eyeball and lower edge of orbit. Ganshu point, under the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra, five inches apart.
Massage steps and techniques: knead the orbicularis oculi muscle, and gently press the orbicularis oculi muscle of the affected side with the pulp of the index finger or middle finger for 5 minutes; Press the points of Zhuzhu, Chengqi and Ganshu, and press 1 2 minutes for each point. The manipulation is moderate, and then press other acupoints when the acupoint soreness is obvious. After massage, rub it with the palm of your hand and apply it to your eyes. Repeat for 4 to 5 times.
(6) Diet improves dry eye.
Nourishing yin can make up your eyes, so you can eat more fruits that nourish yin in autumn, such as Sydney, raisins and grapes.
Foods containing vitamin A and vitamin E can also effectively improve dry eye. Foods containing vitamin A and vitamin E include carrots, celery and kiwi fruit.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Radix Paeoniae Alba and Radix Angelicae Sinensis can enrich blood, while Flos Chrysanthemi and Fructus Lycii can improve eyesight. Chicken liver, pig liver and other animal livers can also be eaten more. Because of the yin deficiency of liver and kidney, it can also cause symptoms such as eye fatigue, blurred vision, and even dizziness, five upset and hot. Use chicken liver with tremella and medlar to make soup. Chicken liver can tonify liver and kidney for improving eyesight due to liver deficiency, while tremella can nourish yin and kidney, and tonify qi and blood. Lycium barbarum can nourish liver and kidney, benefit eyesight, combine the three flavors and relieve dry eyes.