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New in health!
What You Must Know About Dry Eye
by Jeffrey Anshel, OD
Scratchiness, burning, blurred vision, difficulty
driving at night, eye fatigue, eye pain—these are
all symptoms of dry eye. Sometimes mistaken for
allergies, dry eye involves diminished tear production
or tears that evaporate too quickly from the surface
of the eye. “The number one demographic for dry
eyes is women over 40,” says Dr. Jeffrey Anshel,
OD, author of the new book What You Must Know About Dry Eye (Square One
Publishers, 2019). “It seems that there are hormone receptors on the tear glands,
and as hormone levels change around the time of menopause, the production of
tears may be altered as well.” Who knew? You’ll learn about this and a lot more
from Anshel, who details the myriad causes of dry eye in his book. They range
from autoimmune diseases and computer use to medications and insomnia. We
especially like the chapter on “Foods and Supplements for Dry Eye”—find out
how açai, salmon, aloe vera gel, fish oil, grapeseed oil, green tea, and other foods
and nutrients can nourish and protect your eyes. This is a must-read if you have
(or think you may have) dry eye! Learn more about Anshel at estreeteyes.com.
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New in food & nutrition!
This Kitchen Is for Dancing
by Karlene Karst
Kitchens bring families together. It’s where we find
sustenance from food—and it’s also were we get
spiritual and emotional nourishment, says Canadian
nutritionist Karlene Karst, author of This Kitchen Is
for Dancing—Real Food, Pure Flavor. “When I say my
kitchen is for dancing, it’s really about the dance of
life that occurs while feeding the people you love,”
says Karst, who credits nutrition for helping her overcome a painful autoimmune
condition in her early 20s. Now a busy mom of three with her own company,
Karst has written a book designed to help other busy parents nourish their kids
with the healthiest foods possible, and rediscover the joys of coming together as
a family in the kitchen. This is a beautifully written book with gorgeous photography.
It’s filled with some of the best nutrition advice out there. And the recipes (more
than 100 total) could not look more delicious or easier to make—Apricot Chia
Jam, Peanut Butter Pasta, Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf, and Snickers Energy Balls,
to name a few. Treat yourself to this book or buy it for a loved one. Learn more
about Karst at karlenekarst.com.