1. What food do you eat when your eyes are dry?
(1) Bananas
Bananas can protect your eyes, which is related to its rich 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 cause the eyes to be red and swollen. The potassium in bananas can help the human body discharge these excess salts, so that the body can achieve a balance between potassium and sodium, and relieve the discomfort of the eyes. Therefore, girls should pay attention to eating a banana when they use their eyes excessively, which can increase nutrition through diet, improve their eyesight, and play a certain role in relieving symptoms such as dry eyes and pain.
(2) Pitaya
The peel of Pitaya contains vitamin E and a more special component-anthocyanin. Anthocyanin is contained in grape skins, red beets and other weight-loss fruits and vegetables, but the anthocyanin content in pitaya fruit 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 cells' DNA and avoiding gene mutation. At the same time, the pectin in the cherry tomato can increase the elasticity of the skin, so eating it as a snack can not only beautify the face but also protect the eyes.
(4) The nutritional value of orange
Kumquat peel is surprising. 8% of vitamin C is stored in the peel, which not only detoxifies the liver, but also protects the eyes and immune system. The nutritional value is among the best among citrus fruits. Kumquat peel is thick and smooth, with many oil cells (that is, pressing it 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 Anthocyanosides, 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 and prevent the deterioration of eyesight. Blueberries also have a good anti-free radical effect, so its anti-aging function cannot 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 eyes 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. 1 grams of Semen Cassiae (slightly mashed), 5 grams of Flos Chrysanthemi, 15 grams of Fructus Crataegi, or more, in the same proportion, are brewed in boiling water, covered and stewed for about 3 minutes. It is used for dry eye patients with liver and stomach heat accumulation and unpleasant diet. And relieve the symptoms of dry eyes.
(7) honey
Chinese medicine says that "the liver is the source of eyesight". In autumn and winter, the eyes are easy to dry. Without the nourishment provided by the liver, the eyes are easier to dry. 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 enhance the elasticity of eye muscles and prevent myopia. In addition, it is a good source of vitamin B2 and beta-carotene. When vitamin B2 is sufficient, eyes are not easily bloodshot; β -carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the body to prevent dry eye and other diseases. The study of Ohio State University found that when eating lettuce, spinach and carrots, adding avocados can increase the absorption rate of α-carotene, β-carotene and lutein by 8.3 times, 13.6 times and 4.3 times respectively. These three nutrients are beneficial to eye health. Avocados can also be replaced by nuts.
(9) Pumpkin
Pumpkins, which are abundant in summer and autumn, contain 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. Moderate supplementation is helpful to protect the eyes, repair the photosensitive ability of the eyes, and prevent eye discomfort such as fatigue, dryness and blurred vision. Wash the medlar, remove the hard skin from the pumpkin and dice it. Millet and rhubarb rice are washed clean. Put them together in a casserole, simmer for 4 minutes, or cook them in a pressure cooker. Lutein, zeaxanthin and carotene are very rich in raw materials, and the taste is sweet and soft. Now it's autumn and winter, and drinking such a bowl of golden hot porridge is not only nourishing the stomach and keeping in good health, but also eye-catching.
(1) Purple sweet potato
White-collar office workers suffer from eye discomfort due to long-term use of computers. Anthocyanin in purple sweet potato can just resist the stimulation of free radicals on the eyes, and it is a natural "eye-protecting food". Purple sweet potato is rich in carotene β, vitamin B1, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and other nutrients. In particular, it contains anthocyanins with strong antioxidant effect, which can prevent wrinkles and prevent eye fatigue! The healthiest way to eat purple potatoes is to "steam". At the same time, the skin of purple potato is burnt and dipped in honey, and the purple potato dessert is very delicious.
2. Ways to relieve dry eyes
(1) Massage your eyes properly
Prolonged computer work can also cause dry eyes, so you should rest for ten minutes after working for one hour, overlook or do eye exercises, and do acupoint massage appropriately to relieve eye fatigue and muscle tension, which is helpful to relieve dry eyes.
(2) applying hot towel to eyes
applying hot towel to eyes has the effects of warming meridians, dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals, and can also help lacrimal gland secretion. Therefore, people with dry eyes may wish to apply hot towel to their eyes frequently, which can also relieve eye fatigue, promote eye blood circulation and relieve eye dryness. Apply a hot towel to your eyes once or twice a day for 1 minutes each time. The temperature of water should be comfortable for the eyes, or you can smoke your eyes with tea, and cover the mouth of the cup with your hand when smoking to prevent the hot air from being lost too quickly.
(3) Exercise the eyeball to relieve dryness
Close your eyes and turn your eyes, which can relax the eye muscles and relieve dryness, but pay attention to people with high myopia, and don't turn your eyes too fast to avoid damaging the retina.
(4) Blink more to prevent dryness
The eyes can't be moistened by boiling water, the tears are reduced, or the air is dry, which may lead to dryness, 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 the eyeball, which may become incomplete when it is exposed to the air for a long time. Blinking can make the tear film evenly distributed, secrete tears and moisten the eyes, which can naturally alleviate the phenomenon of dry eyes.
(5) Massage acupoints to relieve dryness
Main acupoints: Cuanzhu, on the face, in the depression of eyebrows, at the notch on the orbit.
matching points: Chengqi point, located on the face, just below the pupil, and between the eyeball and the lower edge of the orbit. Ganshu point, on the back, under the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra, is five inches apart.
Massage steps and techniques: Knead the orbicularis oculi muscle, and gently press it on the affected orbicularis oculi muscle with the pulp of the index finger or middle finger for 5 minutes; Press points Cuzhu, Chengqi and Ganshu, and press each point for 1 to 2 minutes. The manipulation is moderate, and then press other points when the soreness of the points is obvious. After massage, rub the palms of your hands and apply them to your eyes, repeating for 4 to 5 times.
(6) Diet improves dry eyes
Nourishing yin can supplement eyes, so you can eat more fruits with nourishing yin in autumn, such as Sydney, raisins and grapes.
Foods containing vitamin A and vitamin E can also effectively improve dry eyes. Foods containing vitamin A and vitamin E include carrots, celery and kiwifruit.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Radix Paeoniae Alba and Radix Angelicae Sinensis can replenish blood, while Chrysanthemum and Lycium barbarum have the effect of improving eyesight. Animal livers such as chicken liver and pig liver can also be eaten more. Because of the deficiency of liver and kidney yin, it can also cause symptoms such as eye fatigue, blurred vision, even dizziness, five upset and fever. If chicken liver is mixed with tremella and Lycium barbarum to make soup, chicken liver can replenish liver and kidney, and can be used for improving eyesight due to liver deficiency. Tremella can nourish yin, tonify kidney and replenish qi. Lycium barbarum can nourish liver and kidney, benefit eyesight, combine the three flavors, and relieve dry eyes.