New Podcast Episode: Natural Support for Dry Eyes

Boston Chinese Acupuncture has released a new podcast episode where Dr. Li Zheng and Dr. Alpert talk about dry eyes, a common issue among both young and elderly people.

In this episode, they talk about why dry eyes might be more prevalent today, including screen time, less blinking, aging, hormones, and tear gland function. The discussion includes natural ways to support eye comfort, including acupuncture, acupressure around the eyes, Chinese herbs, chrysanthemum tea, shi hu, berries high in antioxidants, calendula, saffron, and healthy lifestyle habits.

Acupuncture can improve circulation to the eye area, relax the muscles around the eye area, and help with tear production,” explains Dr. Li Zheng. Dr. Alpert also talks about foods and natural compounds that can support overall eye health, such as maqui berry, bilberry, chokeberry, cranberry, and honeyberries.

This episode is a great talk for anyone interested in natural ways to relieve dry eyes, eye strain from screen time, and long term eye wellness.

Listen to the episode in full on Apple Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1G1Q0k4gAqYNzG7bHnU2tG?si=K2xF25vPRU2iWr0VZ6D2oQ