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eye floaters

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• Re: eye floaters - TCM Judy 09:27:04 8/04/01 (0)
• check the archives... Roy 23:16:34 8/02/01 (1)
  • Thanks Roy n/t Nathan 23:09:24 8/03/01 (0)

In Reply to: eye floaters posted by Nathan on August 02, 2001 at 22:29:25:

I've got 'em too. Lots. Basically harmless. The cure is "wellness".

• floaters...

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• Thanks Roy n/t Nathan 23:09:24 8/03/01 (0)

In Reply to: check the archives... posted by Roy on August 02, 2001 at 23:16:34:

:)

In Reply to: eye floaters posted by Nathan on August 02, 2001 at 22:29:25:

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine standpoint they're a symptom of Liver Blood Deficiency. See a post I just did on liver spots for more of the symptoms of Liver Blood Deficiency. Some forms of insomnia also have a Root of Liver Blood Deficiency. So do brittle nails (which also can be due to Gall Bladder imbalance).

In TCM, Organs are viewed as collections of functions, and function is more important than form. The TCM concept of the Liver includes the anatonomical liver but also includes more. The "Liver opens into the eyes," and problems with the eyes and/or vision frequently will have a Root of Liver imbalance. I believe "floaters" are rather specific for Liver Blood Deficiency. There are other Liver imbalances besides Liver Blood Deficiency.

There are herbs, foods, and acupoints which can help to correct the underlying Root of Liver Blood Deficiency. I personally have found acupressure to be very beneficial for helping to correct Liver Blood Deficiency.

The TCM concept of Blood includes a bit more than blood, and the concept of Blood Deficiency is not limited to anemia.

Judy