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Myopia Control Options and Our Choice – Things I wish I knew …

WEBThey shape the cornea in a way that keeps the axial length of the eye from growing as much. (Myopia worsens when the eye continues to grow.) Effective rates are …

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Free Printable Eye Charts – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBSelect “make a copy” and modify the letters and spacing however you want in your copy. (Be sure to print them on default settings and not “custom scale” or “fit to …

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Reversing Myopia: Getting Started – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBMy takeaway: the basic method of reversing myopia. The basic method of reversing myopia looks like this: Reduce your glasses or contact RX by a small amount …

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How Much Outdoor Light Do You Need to Prevent Myopia

WEBThere was a range of “how much light” recommendations from the studies. On the lower end, I saw that 14 hours outdoors/week could lower the chances of myopia …

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Pinguecula – What’s That Yellow Bump on My Eye

WEBI had noticed a yellow, raised bump on the white of one of my eyes and went to the opthamologist. I discovered that my eyes had pinguecula. Pinguecula is thought to …

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Reversing Myopia: Update #1 – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBIf you’re new to trying to reduce your myopia, check out this post first: Going off of the contact lens prescription, my right eye improved by -1.00 diopter. My left eye …

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Eye Massage and Eye Acupressure Points for Myopia

WEBCircular motion – This is a circular kneading motion on the point with your fingers. Apply gentle pressure at the same time as kneading. Press and release – Press …

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Proper Oral Hygiene for Children – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBExperts recommend taking a break before you brush after eating, a break ranging from 15-40 min, depending on the expert you consult! The reasoning is that …

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Chinese Herbal Medicine for UTIs – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBLong Dan Xie Gan (Gentiana) – this formula is targeted at liver health and seems to be recommended for acute UTIs with pain. Zhi Bai Di Huang (Anemarrhena, …

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Chrysanthemum and Goji Berries Tea Recipe for the Eyes

WEBDirections: Boil water. When water comes to a boil, turn off heat. Throw in flowers and berries. Let it steep for at least 5 minutes. (More time won’t hurt; it’ll just …

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Things I wish I knew before. . . – Lessons from my research on kids

WEBI read a well-written book on the present, crazy state of competitive college admissions, called “Who Gets In and Why,” by Jeffery Selingo.There’s been constant …

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Health Insurance Plan Comparison Spreadsheets

WEBUpdated November 1, 2023. Changing jobs? Open enrollment? Recently, we were choosing between a variety of health insurance plans, including ones with HSA …

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Best Chinese Herbal Medicine Websites for Learners

WEBThe writer discusses the challenge of finding accessible resources for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and shares their top website picks. These include …

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Minimalist, Athletic Shoes for Kids – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBThe toe box is pretty wide, but doesn’t seem quite as wide as I’ve seen on Vivo, Xero, or Altra models. Advertised as being good for cross-training, available in …

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5 Tips for Dealing with Health Insurance – Things I wish I knew …

WEBI’m still on my health insurance rant. How many ways can the health insurance system screw you? If you’re a health insurance user, chances are you’ve …

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5 Reasons Not to Rely on Doctors – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBDoctors estimate that ~20% of medical care is unnecessary. This overtreatment happens for a number of reasons. Doctors fear malpractice lawsuits for …

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Raising Your Child to Be a Champion – Things I wish I knew before.

WEBThe title of my recent read is a bit misleading for its true value – bold letters state “Raising Your Child to be a Champion” and in smaller letters, “in Athletics, Arts, …

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